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Pune minibus accident: 'Jumped out, moments later bus burst into flames:' Survivor recounts horror

India, March 20 -- All employees of Vyoma Graphics who were in the ill-fated minibus that caught fire in Hinjewadi on Wednesday morning were on their way to work when the tragedy struck. Four died in ... Read More


Illegal cosmetics imported from Pakistan seized in Pimpri-Chinchwad last year

India, March 18 -- The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last year seized a large stock of illegal (unregulated) cosmetics in Pimpri-Chinchwad that were reportedly imported from Lahore, P... Read More


Chemist association demands action against doctors for alleged illegal sale of medicines

India, March 18 -- vicky.pathare@hindustantimes.com The Chemist Association of Pune District (CAPD) has raised serious concerns over doctors in Pune allegedly selling medicines directly to patients i... Read More


37 confirmed cancer cases diagnosed in a month via diagnostic van

India, March 17 -- The public health department has identified 154 suspected cases and 37 confirmed cancer cases with the help of the cancer diagnostic van. As many as 7,385 suspected patients were sc... Read More


GBS cases persist, 2025 sees unprecedented surge

India, March 17 -- Data collected by Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) health department has revealed that the Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) caseload in the first two months of 2025 is similar to the a... Read More


PMC extends financial aid for Guillain-Barre Syndrome patients

India, March 16 -- In a major relief for patients diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has extended its financial assistance for the affected until March ... Read More


Audit reveals how rRs.r1.24 crore was embezzled at Regional Mental Hospital Pune

India, March 16 -- A financial audit exposed embezzlement of government funds at the Regional Mental Hospital (RMH), Yerawada. An investigation committee of public health department found significant ... Read More


Delay in transfer of med head raises concerns over management of mental hospital

India, March 15 -- More than a month-and-a-half after the Maharashtra public health department recommended the transfer of Dr Sunil Patil, medical superintendent of Regional Mental Hospital (RMH), Yer... Read More


PCMC seeks suggestions for 'Swachh Survekshan'

India, March 15 -- PUNE The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has urged residents to give feedback in large numbers for the 'Swachh Survekshan 2024'. The Swachh Survekshan 2024 is a natio... Read More


GBS outbreak: Divisional commissioner Pune directs disciplinary action for failure to provide clean water

India, March 15 -- Following unsatisfactory measures taken by officials to contain the Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) outbreak and provide clean water to prevent further outbreaks of the rare nerve dis... Read More