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BJMC, head of psychiatry dept, Dr Niteen Abhivant dies during trek

India, June 12 -- Dr Niteen Nagnath Abhivant, head of the psychiatry department at BJ Medical College (BJMC) and Sassoon General Hospital (SGH), tragically passed away during a trekking expedition in ... Read More


Doctors should not refuse treatment under IPF scheme

PUNE, June 12 -- Towards effective implementation of the Indigent Patients Fund (IPF) scheme and putting an end to discrimination against needy patients, the state government has directed the Maharash... Read More


MMC to fast-track disposal of medical negligence cases' backlog

India, June 10 -- With over 650 complaints of medical negligence pending before it, the Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) has decided to expedite efforts to clear the long-standing backlog beginning n... Read More


FDA issues stop business notice to Blinkit's dark store for operating sans FSSAI license

India, June 10 -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a stop business notice to a dark store in Baner-Balewadi associated with quick grocery delivery service Blinkit. The dark store was ... Read More


Covid situation in control, no need to panic: PMC

India, June 10 -- Despite a noticeable uptick in the number of Covid-19 cases recently, Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) officials claim that the situation in the city is under control and there is no... Read More


Pune's Hinjewadi IT Park turns into waterlogged zone after heavy rains

India, June 8 -- A sudden and heavy downpour turned Hinjewadi IT Park into what people are calling a "water park" on Saturday morning. The brief spell of rain submerged several major roads and disrupt... Read More


PCMC hosts workshop on steps to curb vehicular emissions

India, June 8 -- The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) hosted a four-day workshop to bring together global expertise and local stakeholders to chart a course for reducing vehicular emissio... Read More


Pune civic body calls emergency meeting as Covid cases rise

India, June 8 -- Amid the recent rise in Covid-19 cases, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has called for an emergency meeting on Monday to review the situation and strengthen its response strategy... Read More


Centre, state sign MoU to boost animal disease laboratory in Pune

India, June 7 -- In a major step towards strengthening animal disease control infrastructure in western India, the central and state governments on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU)... Read More


Pimpri-Chinchwad to inspire housing societies to go green

India, June 7 -- In a bid to promote sustainable urban living, the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) on Thursday launched the 'Green Society Initiative' aimed at recognising and rewarding ... Read More