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PMC launches intensive deep cleaning drive across Pune

India, June 30 -- In a major push to improve sanitation and public hygiene, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is launching a citywide deep cleaning drive starting Tuesday, July 1. The special campa... Read More


Residents of Pune's Dhanori-Lohegaon area hold protest over poor civic amenities

India, June 30 -- Despite being among the fastest-growing residential areas within the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) limits, Dhanori and Lohegaon continue to suffer from a severe lack of basic civi... Read More


PCMC to begin seizing assets of property tax defaulters from July 1

India, June 30 -- The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) from July 1 will begin seizing assets of property tax defaulters, in a citywide recovery drive, said officials. The civic body has ... Read More


Health dept treats 3.61 lakh devotees during palkhi procession

India, June 30 -- Over 3.61 lakh warkaris (devotees) have received medical attention during the Sant Tukaram Maharaj and Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj palkhis. The public health department this year is off... Read More


Tele-MANAS to start video consultation for mental health support

India, June 30 -- The new Tele-Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS) video consultation feature will allow people to talk directly with mental health professionals through... Read More


Sassoon Hospital urges NIV to return land amid healthcare expansion plans

India, June 30 -- The BJ Medical College (BJMC) and Sassoon General Hospital (SGH) have formally urged authorities not to renew the lease on a prime land parcel currently occupied by the National Inst... Read More


Patient claims private hospital overcharges for dengue tests

India, June 29 -- The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has launched a probe against the Pentagon hospital, Wakad, for allegedly charging more than the specified limit of Rs.600 fixed for ... Read More


MP Barne demands action against hospitals denying treatment under PMJAY scheme

India, June 29 -- Shrirang Barne, Member of Parliament (MP) from Maval, has alleged that several private hospitals in Pune district are reportedly refusing to provide treatment to patients, especially... Read More


First successful robotic surgery performed at SGH

India, June 29 -- Doctors at the government-run BJ Medical College (BJMC) and Sassoon General Hospital (SGH) performed their first robotic gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy) on June 25. The... Read More


rRs.r301 crore sanctioned for contractual staff under National Health Mission

India, June 27 -- In a major relief for hundreds of contractual employees working under the National Health Mission (NHM), the central government has approved Rs.301 crore to clear their pending salar... Read More