People in villages apparently have a special immune system that protects them from COVID-19. Their special shield is neither a mask nor a sanitizer but Waheguru, the Sikh God. Ludhiana: A week after the weekly vegetable mandis (markets) started operating, people hardly showed any concerns for the prevalent pandemic. The number of cases being reported […]
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Junior doctors have taken on much more work than they can handle during the pandemic they say. They blame hospital administrations and senior doctors for their fatigue. Jammu: Amid the pandemic, patient care has taken a significant hit in Jammu’s government hospital. “Senior doctors not regularly attending to their patients has led to junior doctors […]
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Sewage and industrial waste flowing into Vrishabhavathi in the city is haunting the villagers near Bidadi. Clogged plumbing, ruined water heaters add to the woes of health problems such as skin rashes and hair fall. Ramanagara: High saline and mineral content in groundwater is clogging plumbing and harming household appliances such as solar water heaters […]
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Delhi accounts for 22 percent of all crimes against senior citizens among 19 metro cities with a population of more than 2 million. Delhi: The capital saw a surge in crimes against senior citizens in 2019 according to the Crimes in India 2019 report published by the National Crimes Record Bureau (NCRB). The report said […]
Continue ReadingRubble and debris in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai has caused the loss of wetlands and biodiversity. Experts feel the measures taken by the authorities do not propose long term solutions. Navi Mumbai is the third cleanest city in the country. Harsh Kurup | November 18, 2020 | Navi Mumbai: Requisite boards haven’t been set up […]
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Acid is available in various over-the-counter stores across Lucknow for as little as Rs. 200 with no regulations followed. Acid attack survivors aren’t happy. Lucknow: Acid remains easily attainable across the city despite strict regulations imposed by the Supreme Court. “We sell a bottle of acid for Rs. 200,” said Raj, owner of a small […]
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Industrialists claim that the land allotted to them is occupied by residents who are now complaining of pollution. Hyderabad: Residents of Gandhinagar have been complaining of pollution from nearby industries, but industry owners have a counter-argument. “Industrialists developed the area but now the surrounding residents are demanding for the removal of these industries,” says PV […]
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Residents complain of foul odour and headaches due to industrial emissions; officials blame it on the reduction of buffer zones near industrial areas. Dombivli: Dombivli residents are suffering due to the highly polluting industries in the adjoining Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC). Pollution control officials say that effluents and emissions are inevitable in an industrial […]
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Low demand of mehndi services during Karva Chauth adds to the losses of local parlours amidst the pandemic in Sonepat, Haryana. Sonepat: Micro to small-scale beauty parlours in Sonepat have incurred additional losses this festive season. Lack of customers during the days of Dussehra, Karva Chauth, and Diwali has worsened the situation for these local […]
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With the pandemic and the subsequent lockdown, flower decorators have been affected and without compensation, they find it hard to survive. Mysuru: Flower vendors, farmers, and decorators have been hit hard because of the pandemic. With no weddings and other functions, they are finding it hard to survive. “Before the pandemic, every month I used […]
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