NEW DELHI: What many dismiss as seasonal discomfort is quietly turning into a serious heart risk. Doctors across city hospitals say that winter, combined with rising air pollution, is triggering dangerous spikes in blood pressure, sending an increasing number of patients to OPDs with readings high enough to qualify as medical emergencies.Dr Rommel Tickoo, the…
Pune: Major parts of Pune and its surrounding areas experienced the coldest morning of the season on Saturday, with minimum temperatures dropping further below normal due to persistent northerly winds and clear night skies, India Meteorological Department (IMD) data showed.Shivajinagar, the city’s official observatory, recorded a minimum temperature of 8.1°C — the lowest this winter…
Ambernath: Held after a gap of 10 years, the election process in Ambernath concluded peacefully on Saturday despite several allegations and counter-allegations among political parties. Polling for the 59-seat Ambernath Municipal Council recorded an overall voter turnout of around 54.5% by 5.30pm, higher in comparison with 48.8% in 2015. On the same day, polling was…
NEW DELHI: IndiGo on Saturday issued a travel advisory for passengers, warning that early-morning fog in Delhi and parts of northern India could disrupt flights on Sunday. The airline said reduced visibility during the early hours may lead to delays or schedule changes. In its statement, IndiGo said its operations teams will closely monitor weather…
Pune: For decades, Alurkar Music House on Karve Road was more than just a record label; it was a pilgrimage site for Pune’s classical music aficionados.Founded by late Suresh Alurkar, the shop was legendary for its rare collection of classical recordings, exclusive archives of the Sawai Gandharva Mahotsav, and unique CDs of writer and humorist…
Mumbai: Students planning to pursue the fourth year of their undergraduate programmes under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, from the coming academic year will have to pay higher fees than what they were charged for the first three years. With no govt aid for the fourth year, colleges are planning to raise fees by…
New Delhi: Delhi High Court has warned that continued delays in implementing key reforms across govt-run hospitals could seriously affect healthcare services in the Capital and jeopardise the lives of citizens. The court flagged Delhi govt’s failure to implement recommendations made by a court-appointed panel of medical experts and summoned the health secretary to explain…
Pune: At 33, internationally renowned musician and UN Goodwill Ambassador Ricky Kej became the youngest Indian to win a Grammy in 2015 for his album, ‘Winds of Samsara’.Now 44, Kej reflected on his unconventional path during the Pune Lit Festival on Saturday, detailing a career defined by a refusal to follow the status quo. “I…
Mumbai: Bombay high court has set up a three-member committee to resolve a dispute regarding land at Danda Koliwada, Khar West, on which a slum rehabilitation scheme is being implemented. A part of the land is used by the Koli community for drying fish and nets.Justices Girish Kulkarni and Aarti Sathe on Wednesday directed the…
New Delhi: Amid rising air pollution and its growing health impact, Delhi govt has stepped up medical preparedness and fast-tracked upgrades to healthcare infrastructure to ensure timely treatment for patients with respiratory and pollution-related illnesses.Govt hospitals have been directed to keep adequate stocks of essential medicines, deploy specialist doctors and create dedicated arrangements for managing…
