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Registration of homoeopaths: HC orders Maharashtra resident doctors to call off stir immediately

Bombay High Court ordered resident doctors to immediately end their strike. The court expressed concern over the protest's impact on numerous hospital patients. Resident doctors subsequently assured the court that their strike would be called off. The court warned of wage stoppage if doctors failed to resume their duties. The…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

Chandipura Virus: Symptoms, Causes and Prevention Guide

Chandipura virus (CHPV) is a very rare but extremely lethal virus that primarily attacks children and can cause Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) by brain swelling. Though this virus is rare in occurrence, it is highly lethal in the event of severe infections, hence the importance of early diagnosis. This is…

MyLifeXP · Aug 6

School holiday tomorrow, August 7: Will schools remain closed as IMD issues heavy rainfall alerts for several states?

School holiday tomorrow, August 7: On August 7, India can anticipate heavy to very heavy rainfall across various regions. While a nationwide school holiday isn't on the agenda, district authorities will assess weather conditions to determine whether schools should close. States such as Maharashtra and Kerala are bracing for severe…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

Services hit as Maharashtra resident doctors begin strike over registration of homoeopaths

Resident doctors in Maharashtra have begun an indefinite strike. This action protests the government's decision allowing homoeopaths to prescribe allopathic medicines. Outpatient department services are significantly impacted across state medical colleges. Doctors demand the immediate suspension of this new registration process. Emergency services will be withdrawn if dialogue does not…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

For the first time, Maharashtra lets homeopathy doctors prescribe modern medicines; IMA calls strike, warns of bigger agitation

Maharashtra has made a groundbreaking decision, permitting homeopathy practitioners to prescribe conventional medicines after completing a designated training program. This change has sparked widespread protests by medical associations, voicing their worries about patient safety and medical standards. Conversely, homeopathic doctors view this as a long-sought achievement. The Maharashtra Medical Council…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Maharashtra resident doctors begin indefinite strike over homoeopathy registration issue

Maharashtra Resident doctors' strike: The statewide strike is against the government's decision allowing homoeopaths to prescribe allopathic medicines. Emergency services will continue for twenty-four hours while other services remain suspended. The doctors demand a halt to the registration process until a court verdict.

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Homebuyers lose stilt parking case: Maharashtra court explains why builder's allotment was invalid

Housing society prevented homebuyers from using their stilt parking spaces given by builder as it was given after registration of society; Maharashtra Co-Op appellate court in RWA's favour and says builders allot common stilt parking after society is registered

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Lesser vs Greater Flamingo: Why India's Sewage Ponds Have Become a Pink Sanctuary

Two birds, one glance, and where the differences actually areStand at the edge of Thane Creek on a winter morning and you will see tens of thousands of flamingos turning the water pink. What you almost certainly won't do, without a field guide and some patience, is correctly sort them…

Times Life · Aug 5

Maharashtra resident doctors to go on indefinite strike from August 5

Starting August 5, resident doctors throughout Maharashtra will embark on an indefinite strike, maintaining emergency services around the clock but ceasing regular duties. The strike is aimed at opposing the Maharashtra Medical Council's recent proposal to authorize homoeopathy practitioners to register. Physicians are demanding a definitive legal framework prior to…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

'Gungi gudiya' remark neither abusive nor unparliamentary: Harshwardhan Sapkal on Congress' criticism of Sunetra Pawar

Maharashtra Congress stood by its controversial 'gungi gudiya' comment directed at Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, asserting that public figures should handle political critiques with grace. The remark emerged after a video showed Dhananjay Munde defending Pawar from probing questions, which led to protests by NCP supporters at the Congress…

The Economic Times · Aug 4