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BMC said firecrackers play havoc with the environment and pose a danger to health.(Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

Don't burst crackers between 10 pm and 6 am, says BMC

The advisory said crackers are made of pollution-based substances that destroy the ecosystem.

18 Oct 2017 2:15 AM IST

Around 500 patients are being treated daily for flu at the OPD of JJ Hospital.

Spotty weather takes toll

Alternating rain, sunshine sees city residents fall prey to flu.

17 Oct 2017 1:50 AM IST

Pramila Nerurkar was bitten near her left eye by a rat.

Rats strike again at Shatabdi Hospital

Both senior citizens have been suffering from diabetes for the past several years.

10 Oct 2017 2:47 AM IST

Probe in the baby trafficking racket widened as a middle-aged couple was arrested in South 24 Parganas.

Traffickers exploit kid adoption rules to entice couples

Legal adoption can only be done through Specialised Adoption agencies (SAAs) that are recognised by state governments.

10 Oct 2017 2:28 AM IST

Traders say they dont sell crackers that are on city polices banned list.

Wary traders play safe after new firecracker rules

The apex court has put a ban on selling fireworks but not on bursting.

10 Oct 2017 2:24 AM IST

People were spotted buying artificial decorations, especially lights and electric lanterns along with handicrafts ahead of Diwali celebrations in the city. This Matunga shop has a special collection of Thailand-made lights and decorations that seem to be quite popular this Diwali season. (Photo: Shripad Naik)

Markets lose festive buzz as public curtails spending

Hemant Tambe (55), a lantern seller from Dadar west, said, The market has gone down ekdum madni' as compared to last...

9 Oct 2017 2:57 AM IST

The markets usually buzzing with people on a shopping spree for Diwali festivities saw less footfall this year owing to the rise in prices of essentials. Debasish Dey

GST shuts lights off traders' Diwali

Shopkeepers, wholesalers say profit margin has come down compared to previous years.

9 Oct 2017 2:41 AM IST

A file picture of Eman Ahmed.

State drafts policy for foreign patients

The incident spurred the state to draft new rules, and guidelines for foreign patients as well as protocols for...

7 Oct 2017 2:42 AM IST

Actress Juhi Chawla has claimed radiation levels are high in India.

Concerns raised over tower radiation

In India, the radiation levels are hundreds of times more, alleged Ms Chawla and Mr Munshi.

4 Oct 2017 3:00 AM IST

Authorities at the KEM hospital had come in for severe criticism for marking numbers on the bodies of the Elphinstone station stampede victims and putting up their pictures on public display. (Photo: File)

KEM becomes first civic hosp to produce manure

The method of decomposition of waste using microorganisms under anaerobic conditions to form humus is called composting.

3 Oct 2017 1:38 AM IST

22 people were killed in the stampede on the Parel-Elphinstone Road foot-over-bridge.

Mishap victims recount tales of pain, fear

Aakash Parab (18) is unaware of his younger brother's demise as his parents feel that keeping the matter under wraps...

2 Oct 2017 2:02 AM IST

Eman Ahmed during her treatment at Saifee Hospital.

Surgeon remembers Eman's smile'

Eman's ex-doctors expressed sadness over her demise.

26 Sept 2017 7:01 AM IST