Thane: The 900-bed Civil Hospital in Thane city is likely to be the first govt hospital in the state to have a rooftop helipad to assist airlifting of patients during emergencies, officials said following a review meet of the facility by dy CM Eknath Shinde in Mumbai on Tuesday.Officials informed Shinde that while construction of…
‘There’s nothing quite as frightening as someone who knows they are right’ A room full of clever people falls silent when someone speaks with total confidence. Doubt creates space for discussion, compromise, and checking the facts. Absolute certainty does the exact opposite. It shuts down debate, ignores warning signs, and treats any disagreement as a…
Panaji: Two years ago, Goa introduced several changes to its school schedule as part of the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP). One of the key reforms was advancing the start of the academic year from June to April. Sources now said education officials are reviewing the implementation of the NEP in the state,…
Bicholim: A severely dilapidated house near Shri Shantadurga High School in Bicholim has raised serious safety concerns, with residents urging authorities to act before an accident occurs.The structure, with its collapsing roof and crumbling walls, threatens students, parents, pedestrians, and motorists who use the area daily. The danger is greatest during school dispersal, when parents…
NEW DELHI: “My father was almost lynched,” the daughter of a police personnel injured during the CJP protest said at a press meet on Friday, while recalling the violence that broke out on July 20.She said her father, who had served in the Indian Navy for 15 years, was deployed at the front line near…
An aspiring candidate with an architectural background lost a potential position at a firm after asking for clarity on total working hours. In the now-viral Reddit post, the user shared the conversations with the recruiter. Highlighting the firm’s toxic work culture, the screenshots prompted an internet conversation about committing to a role despite long working…
Maharashtra’s health minister announced Ulhasnagar Central Hospital’s redevelopment. KALYAN: Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar on Tuesday announced that the government-run Central Hospital in Ulhasnagar will be redeveloped into a modern 500-bed multi-speciality hospital on the lines of the Thane District Civil Hospital. The announcement was made during the minister’s visit to the Central Hospital and…
Kolkata A 10-member Central Delimitation Committee (CDC) has been formed by Kolkata Municipal Corporation to create 56 additional civic wards, increasing the total from 144 to 200, officials said.The committee, tasked with ensuring a balanced distribution of voters across the 200 wards, has to submit its recommendations by July 27. The KMC elections are due…
His sister saved money in a piggy bank. Five years later, her brother runs a successful clothes shop. (AI Image) Sometimes, a life-changing opportunity does not arrive with a big investment, a bank loan or a wealthy backer.Sometimes, it comes from a sister quietly putting away whatever little she can save.That is what happened in…
MUMBAI: As cities across the world grapple with climate risks, infrastructure stress and rapid urbanisation, Mumbai is set to host a major international gathering of city leaders from BRICS nations aimed at finding practical solutions to common urban challenges.Mumbai First, in collaboration with the Maharashtra government and the Centre, will organise the BRICS Friendship Cities…
