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Vicky Pathare

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PMC patient grievance helpline raises concerns over awareness

PMC patient grievance helpline, launched to address complaints against private hospitals and nursing homes, has received only 13 complaints so far in 2026. (Getty Images/iStockphoto (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Jun 10, 2026 03:04 IST

Bishop’s School inaugurates new academic building, honours Cyrus Poonawalla

Cyrus Poonawalla (R), who graced the occasion as chief guest, has contributed <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>22 crore towards the construction of the building. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT)

Updated on Jun 10, 2026 24:38 IST

Maharashtra transfers 4,193 health employees through counselling-based process

Maharashtra transfers 4,193 health employees through counselling-based process

Updated on Jun 8, 2026 06:52 IST

Gynaecologist held, woman doctor absconding in Daund illegal abortion case

Gynaecologist held, woman doctor absconding in Daund illegal abortion case

Updated on Jun 8, 2026 02:08 IST

Hospitals face diesel shortage as stations stop dispensing fuel in cans

Hospital administrators said they have been unable to procure diesel in cans for the past three days after fuel pump operators reportedly stopped issuing fuel following directions from district authorities. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 6, 2026 21:36 IST

PMC continues demolition drive for Katraj-Kondhwa road widening

PMC continues demolition drive for Katraj-Kondhwa road widening

Updated on Jun 6, 2026 01:20 IST

Four PMC assistant health officers given additional charge

Four PMC assistant health officers given additional charge

Updated on Jun 5, 2026 02:00 IST

FDA seizes substandard, adulterated food products worth over ₹31 lakh

The FDA clamped down on prohibited food products, particularly flavoured and scented supari that is banned in Maharashtra. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 4, 2026 02:14 IST

Sassoon Hospital forms expert panel to probe alleged medical negligence in minor girl’s death

. The family had alleged medical negligence during treatment and demanded action against those responsible. (HT FILE)

Updated on Jun 4, 2026 02:02 IST

PCMC issues demolition notice to key accused in hooch tragedy

PCMC issues demolition notice to key accused in hooch tragedy

Updated on Jun 4, 2026 24:30 IST

FDA seizes jaggery, sugar worth ₹17.79 lakh in Pune district raids

During inspections, officials found jaggery being produced in unhygienic conditions without adequate sanitation measures. Some units were operating without mandatory food safety licences, they said. (HT)

Updated on Jun 2, 2026 01:56 IST

Pune hooch tragedy: Survivors may face lifelong health complications, warn doctors

Pune hooch tragedy: Survivors may face lifelong health complications, warn doctors

Updated on Jun 2, 2026 24:26 IST

Maharashtra makes reporting of child deaths in pvt hospitals within 24 hrs mandatory

The state has reduced its neonatal mortality rate to 11 deaths per 1,000 live births and the under-five mortality rate to 16 deaths per 1,000 live births, surpassing the national targets set for 2030. However, authorities said incomplete reporting from private healthcare institutions has resulted in gaps in mortality data. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on Jun 2, 2026 24:16 IST

Maharashtra to get Health Emergency Operations Centre by July to boost outbreak response

The facility, being developed by the state public health department, is expected to become operational by July. (HT)

Updated on May 31, 2026 21:56 IST

Mayor Ravi Landge presses NHAI on pending highway issues, opposes demolition of Bhosari flyover

Landge opposed the demolition of the existing Bhosari flyover and any additional land acquisition in the Bhosari gaothan area. (HT)

Updated on May 31, 2026 21:50 IST

Death toll in Pune hooch tragedy rises to 17; one more dies during treatment

Death toll in Pune hooch tragedy rises to 17; one more dies during treatment

Updated on May 31, 2026 21:32 IST

Families face uncertain future after loss of sole breadwinners in toxic liquor tragedy

While police investigate the illicit liquor network, affected families say their immediate concern is survival. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT)

Updated on May 31, 2026 24:20 IST

FDA seizes 5,929 kg toxic methanol stock from Bhiwandi-based company linked to Pune hooch tragedy

Acting on this information, drug inspector Yogendra Pol raided the company’s warehouse in Bhiwandi. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on May 30, 2026 23:38 IST

State steps up monsoon disease preparedness

With the monsoon approaching, Maharashtra public health department has directed officials to strengthen surveillance, ensure adequate medicine stocks and keep teams ready to tackle outbreaks. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on May 30, 2026 22:58 IST

FDA seizes ₹73 lakh worth of misleading medicines in statewide crackdown

Following directions from FDA commissioner Tukaram Munde, FDA officials launched the drive simultaneously in Pune, Mumbai, Konkan, Nashik, Amravati, Nagpur and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar divisions. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on May 30, 2026 01:08 IST

Maharashtra: Suspected spurious liquor kills 13 in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad

Officials cautioned against concluding anything until medical reports are available.

Updated on May 29, 2026 06:51 IST

HPV vaccine drive falters as misinformation keeps parents away

HPV vaccine drive falters as misinformation keeps parents away

Updated on May 28, 2026 24:12 IST

Yellowish tap water in east Pune likely to persist for 3-4 days; PMC says water is safe to drink

Following a spate of complaints about yellow-coloured water supply, PMC inspected the treatment facility and the distribution network. (HT)

Updated on May 27, 2026 22:26 IST

PCMC gives shopkeepers 15-day deadline to clear encroachments

The commissioner also instructed officials to ensure that cleared areas are not encroached upon again through continuous monitoring and enforcement. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on May 26, 2026 24:42 IST

PMC identifies only 93 stray dog feeding spots in five years as citizen complaints mount

The 34 newly merged villages in the municipal limit have around 1.50 lakh stray dog population. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on May 25, 2026 22:26 IST

Maharashtra to soon start teaching institutes at four regional mental hospitals

The Regional Mental Hospital, Yerawada, is spread over 138 acres and is among the largest government-run psychiatric facilities in Maharashtra. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on May 25, 2026 01:54 IST

Ebola screening begins at Pune airport amid global outbreak concerns

Dr Suhas Dhandore, airport health officer, Airport Health Organisation, Pune, said that although the city does not have direct flights from the affected African countries, the risk persists because passengers may arrive through connecting international transit routes. (HT FILE)

Updated on May 23, 2026 22:34 IST

Complaints seeking action against aggressive stray dogs spike after SC order

Most of these complaints are citing repeated dog bite incidents, aggressive canine behaviour and growing concerns over public safety in residential areas (Representative photo)

Updated on May 23, 2026 22:08 IST

PMC forms panel to probe six-year-old’s death at DMH

PMC has constituted inquiry committee to investigate the death of a six-year-old girl during an eye procedure at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, amid allegations of medical negligence by family. (HT FILE)

Updated on May 23, 2026 02:04 IST

Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital says child had complex eye disorder, defends treatment

According to the police, the child was admitted for an eye procedure linked to a previous cataract surgery. She died at around 2 pm on May 18. (HT FILE)

Updated on May 23, 2026 01:02 IST

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