Pune civic body-run hostel turns hotspot for vector-borne diseases
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Pune civic body-run hostel turns hotspot for vector-borne diseases

Hindustan Times  

The compromised hygiene conditions at the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar boys’ hostel on Ghole Road have turned the facility into a hot spot for vector-borne disease. As per the PMC officials, within a week as many as 27 cases of dengue, and 13 cases of chikungunya have been reported at the hostel. As per the PMC officials, within a week as many as 27 cases of dengue, and 13 cases of Chikungunya have been reported at the hostel. Also, three hostel staff including a rector, a peon and a cleaner have tested positive for Dengue, the officials said. Dr Sudhir Patsute, medical superintendent of Naidu Hospital said 31 students from the hostel were admitted to the hospital for treatment.

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166 Cases, 5 Deaths: Waterborne Bacteria Causes Severe Guillain-Barré Outbreak in Pune
1 month, 3 weeks ago

166 Cases, 5 Deaths: Waterborne Bacteria Causes Severe Guillain-Barré Outbreak in Pune

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 05, 2025 19:00 IST - 4 MINS READ After running tests on more than 70 patients, the Maharashtra State health department has finally come to the conclusion that Pune’s outbreak of the Guillain-Barre Syndrome is waterborne. A senior officer in the State health department told Frontline: “the test results have confirmed that contaminated water, mostly from the …

Ernakulam records three dengue deaths in January
2 months ago

Ernakulam records three dengue deaths in January

The Hindu  

Four persons have succumbed to dengue and leptospirosis in Ernakulam since January 1. Ernakulam had an average of nearly 13 dengue cases daily since January 1. The areas that reported the cases include Edakochi, Panangad, Ponnurunni, Choornikkara, Kalamassery, Nedumbassery, Kakkanad, Thammanam, Vennala, Njarakkal, Chowara, Kanjoor, Keezhmad, Thrikkakara, Udayamperoor, Aarakunnam, Binanipuram, Edappally, Vazhakkulam, and Eroor. The number of leptospirosis cases remains …

Pune recorded highest-ever caseload of vector-borne diseases in 2024
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Pune recorded highest-ever caseload of vector-borne diseases in 2024

Hindustan Times  

Pune city recorded its highest-ever caseload of vector-borne diseases in 2024; with 382 cases of dengue, 485 cases of chikungunya, 109 cases of Zika virus, and 21 cases of malaria. This persistence especially underscores the reasonableness of concern regarding the long-term complications possible in chikungunya and how differential diagnosis and care could significantly make a difference in managing after-effects.” Professor …

Dengue Challenge Grows for City: Study
3 months ago

Dengue Challenge Grows for City: Study

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Hyderabad’s battle with dengue fever has intensified, with positivity rates soaring from 2.49 per cent in 2015 to 29.23 per cent by 2018. These findings from a study titled ‘Epidemiological Analysis of Dengue Fever’ in Hyderabad 2015-2018 highlight the growing challenge: fever tests are being conducted, yet the virus is spreading more aggressively. The study attributed the crisis to …

Telangana clarifies Chikungunya situation amid concerns
4 months, 1 week ago

Telangana clarifies Chikungunya situation amid concerns

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: In response to a travel advisory issued by the US Centres for Disease Control over a surge in chikungunya cases among travellers from Telangana, the state health department said that the situation remained under control. The state has also regularly submitted weekly and monthly reports to the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme, emphasising its robust management of vector-borne …

Dengue cases decline in Lucknow
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Dengue cases decline in Lucknow

Hindustan Times  

Dengue cases in the state capital have finally started declining with the number of daily cases showing a steady decrease. According to experts, the upcoming winters is the cause for reduction in number of active dengue cases reported by the chief medical officer’s office in a day. Dr Vineeta Mittal, president of the Indian Medical Association and nodal officer for …

Delhi sees 472 more dengue cases, total count at 4,533
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi sees 472 more dengue cases, total count at 4,533

Hindustan Times  

As many as 472 dengue cases were recorded in the city over the last week, taking the overall count this year between January 1 and November 9 to 4,533, according to the weekly report of Municipal Corporation of Delhi. Delhi had recorded 9,266 dengue cases and 19 deaths overall in 2023, making it the third worst dengue outbreak in the …

MCD report: Dengue cases cross 4,000-mark for 2024
4 months, 3 weeks ago

MCD report: Dengue cases cross 4,000-mark for 2024

Hindustan Times  

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi on Wednesday confirmed that the overall count for the number of dengue infections in the city has crossed the 4,000-mark in 2024, with 467 new cases reported in the weekly cycle ending on November 2. Of the 4,061 dengue cases in this year, 2,431 cases were reported in October alone According to the weekly vector …

Over 12,000 dengue cases reported in Ernakulam since January
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Over 12,000 dengue cases reported in Ernakulam since January

The Hindu  

Ernakulam has reported a total of around 12,000 confirmed and suspected cases of dengue fever since January 2024. The district recorded 325 confirmed cases of leptospirosis from January onwards, with around 250 suspected cases. Around 490 confirmed cases of Hepatitis A were reported over the past 10 months, with nearly 680 suspected cases. Since January, there have been 227 cases …

Dengue Cases Surge in Lucknow, With Daily Cases Exceeding 50
5 months ago

Dengue Cases Surge in Lucknow, With Daily Cases Exceeding 50

Hindustan Times  

Dengue cases in Lucknow continue to rise, with daily cases exceeding 50 for the past fortnight. Despite city doctors' predictions of a decline in cases leading up to Diwali, the number of daily cases remains high, with the city recording over 60 cases in the past 24 hours. While the dengue wards in the government hospitals are still packed, the …

Lucknow reports surge in dengue, malaria cases: 61 and 4 new cases reported
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Lucknow reports surge in dengue, malaria cases: 61 and 4 new cases reported

Hindustan Times  

The capital city reported 61 new active dengue cases and 4 new malaria cases in the past 24 hours, in the capital city in the last 24 hours, according to information shared by the office of chief medical officer on Sunday. Furthermore, during a field visit by the city malaria unit over the weekend, 12 houses were identified on Sunday …

Ludhiana: 35 dengue cases logged in September, district count reaches 81
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Ludhiana: 35 dengue cases logged in September, district count reaches 81

Hindustan Times  

Dengue cases shot up in the district in September with 35 cases recorded only in the last month of the total 81 cases registered so far this year. District epidemiologist Dr Sheetal Narang said that the season with temperature ranging between 25-35 degrees Celsius and high humidity offers an ideal breeding atmosphere for dengue causing mosquitoes. “This year most of …

Ludhiana logs sharp decline in dengue cases; reports 74 so far
6 months ago

Ludhiana logs sharp decline in dengue cases; reports 74 so far

Hindustan Times  

The district has recorded 74 dengue cases this year between January 1 and September 27, according to data provided by the health department. According to a health department official, only one person was admitted for treatment in Ludhiana on Friday, whereas others have recovered so far with no suspected deaths. According to a health department official, only one person was …

Dengue, malaria cases on the rise in Delhi, people resort to private fumigation
6 months ago

Dengue, malaria cases on the rise in Delhi, people resort to private fumigation

The Hindu  

Over 300 cases of dengue were reported in the city over the past seven days, taking the total number of cases in the national capital so far this year to 1,229, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi stated in a report on Tuesday. A total of 651 cases of dengue have been detected in the Capital this month, while 256 cases …

Four more dengue cases found in Prayagraj, count rises to 49
6 months, 1 week ago

Four more dengue cases found in Prayagraj, count rises to 49

Hindustan Times  

Four more dengue cases were reported in Prayagraj district on Friday, taking the caseload to 49 this season. Eight dengue cases are active, while five are undergoing treatment at home three others were admitted in different hospitals. Currently, eight dengue cases are active, while five are undergoing treatment at home three others were admitted in different hospitals. Meanwhile, district malaria …

Telangana: Chikungunya bigger menace than dengue at present, say doctors
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Telangana: Chikungunya bigger menace than dengue at present, say doctors

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Following the dengue panic at the beginning of this year’s monsoon, chikungunya has now turned into a bigger menace in terms of vector-borne diseases in Hyderabad. As per the official data of the state health department, 6,405 dengue,178 chikungunya, 200 malaria and 6,192 fever cases have been recorded in Telangana from January to August 31. Although influenza continues to …

Chikungunya's new variant wreaks havoc in Pune; know causes, symptoms and ways to prevent this viral disease
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Chikungunya's new variant wreaks havoc in Pune; know causes, symptoms and ways to prevent this viral disease

India TV News  

A new variant of the Chikungunya virus has recently emerged in Pune, causing widespread concern due to its rapid spread and the severity of its symptoms. The spread of the new variant in Pune is likely due to the following factors: It increased mosquito population due to monsoon rains and improper waste management. Common symptoms include: High fever Severe joint …

Health dept conducts review meeting after spike in vector-borne disease cases
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Health dept conducts review meeting after spike in vector-borne disease cases

Hindustan Times  

Following a surge in water-borne and vector-borne disease cases, the public health department on Wednesday conducted a review meeting to discuss the prevention and control of vector-borne, water-borne and zoonotic diseases as well as coordination between various departments, officials said. Till August this year, the state reported 2,198 cases of Chikungunya as compared to 497 till August last year. Chaired …

Three dengue deaths reported in Ernakulam over past four weeks
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Three dengue deaths reported in Ernakulam over past four weeks

The Hindu  

Ernakulam has reported three deaths due to dengue fever over the past four weeks. The district reported a total of 1,043 confirmed and suspected cases of dengue fever since August 24. The highest number of dengue cases over the past week was reported on August 30. The regions that reported the highest number of cases on August 30 included Aluva, …

Dengue cases dropped by 94 per cent this year, says NDMC
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Dengue cases dropped by 94 per cent this year, says NDMC

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Over 94% drop in cases of dengue were recorded this year, the New Delhi Municipal Council said on Friday. According to the data released by the civic body, seven cases of dengue were recorded till August 29, in comparison to 131 of the last year. NDMC Member Kuljeet Singh Chahal said that the NDMC is making all efforts …

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

The Hindu  

Karnataka notifies dengue as epidemic disease after unprecedented 25,408 cases reported in 2024 With an unprecedented 25,408 dengue cases reported in the State this year, Karnataka has notified dengue fever, including severe forms of this vector borne disease, as an Epidemic Disease. Government to place report on alleged irregularities in Covid-19 pandemic management before Cabinet Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the …

Karnataka govt notifies dengue as epidemic disease amid surge in cases
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka govt notifies dengue as epidemic disease amid surge in cases

India TV News  

Amid a surge in dengue cases in Karnataka, the state government on Tuesday notified dengue fever, including severe forms of it, as an epidemic disease and made regulations to amend the Karnataka Epidemic Diseases Regulations 2020. 10 beds in a ward must be allotted at every hospital for dengue cases.Free mosquito nets must be provided to slum residents." The state …

Dengue cases gradually increasing in Tamil Nadu, say health officials
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Dengue cases gradually increasing in Tamil Nadu, say health officials

The Hindu  

In eight months, Tamil Nadu has recorded 11,538 cases of dengue and four deaths, crossing the 10,000-mark after a span of six years. In view of the upcoming northeast monsoon and the slow rise in fresh cases, the Health Department and others, including the Municipal Administration and Water Supply and Rural Development, are gearing up to implement preventive and control …

Dengue cases in Telangana surge by over 27% in last 10 days of August
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Dengue cases in Telangana surge by over 27% in last 10 days of August

The Hindu  

Telangana has reported a total of 6,405 dengue cases up to August 31, according to the Director of Public Health and Family Welfare. As of August 21, there were 4,648 dengue cases, indicating that 1,757 new cases were recorded in the last 10 days of August, accounting for 27.4% of the total cases. As part of the ongoing fever survey …

No respite from spike in dengue cases in Ernakulam
6 months, 4 weeks ago

No respite from spike in dengue cases in Ernakulam

The Hindu  

Ernakulam reported around 1,250 confirmed and suspected cases of dengue fever over the past two weeks. There seems to be no respite from the spike in cases as the district accounted for an average 28% of the total confirmed cases reported in the State between August 15 and August 29. From August 1 to 10, the total number of confirmed …

Initiate strict measures to check spread of dengue, MA&UD principal secretary directs officials
7 months ago

Initiate strict measures to check spread of dengue, MA&UD principal secretary directs officials

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: In the wake of the increasing cases of dengue in GHMC limits, MA&UD principal secretary Dana Kishore urged the officials to initiate proper measures to check the spread of the disease. Dana Kishore directed the officials to take strict measures to check the spread of vector-borne diseases like dengue, malaria, chikungunya which spread through mosquito bite. The principal secretary …

Dengue Deaths Raise Alarm in Nizamabad, Kamareddy
7 months ago

Dengue Deaths Raise Alarm in Nizamabad, Kamareddy

Deccan Chronicle  

NIZAMABAD: Multiple deaths due to suspected dengue worried people in Nizamabad and Kamareddy districts. After blood tests, the disease will be ascertained, he said.Meanwhile, district collector Rajiv Gandhi Hanumanthu inspected Government General Hospital in Nizamabad. In view of seasonal diseases, 24-hours medical services will be provided at GGH, he said.All government hospitals, community and primary health centres will set up …

Chikungunya cases outnumber dengue in Hyderabad
7 months ago

Chikungunya cases outnumber dengue in Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: While July recorded a good number of dengue cases, August has seen a different trend in the spread of viral diseases. The reason for this change could be better management of dengue cases this year, doctors said. Dengue fevers have come down a bit, and there is an increase in the number of Chikungunya cases,” said Dr Aarathi Bellary, …

Bitten by the Bug
7 months, 1 week ago

Bitten by the Bug

New Indian Express  

Sanjana Salunkhe and her family moved from Mumbai’s crowded Andheri suburb to an upscale ground-floor apartment in Richmond Town, Bengaluru, shortly after the Covid-19 pandemic. With the mosquito problem persisting in the locality and no fumigation or intervention from local authorities, Salunkhe and her family have decided to move to another area of Bengaluru with fewer dengue cases. On August …

Suspected Chandipura virus case in Indore; samples sent to Pune for tests
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Suspected Chandipura virus case in Indore; samples sent to Pune for tests

The Hindu  

Health Department officials in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, have sent samples taken from a 20-year-old man, who showed symptoms of Chandipura virus infection to Pune for testing. Indore district’s chief medical and health officer, Dr. B. S. Saitya, said that the man, a resident of the State’s Khargone district, was admitted to a private hospital for treatment and showed symptoms of …

PMC-run boys hostel turns dengue hotspot
7 months, 2 weeks ago

PMC-run boys hostel turns dengue hotspot

Hindustan Times  

The Pune Municipal Corporation-run Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Boys Hostel on Ghole Road has reported its ten occupants dengue positive on Friday with eight admitted to Naidu Infectious Diseases Hospital at Baner, said officials. According to officials, one hostel inmate died of suspected jaundice on July 31, and another passed away on August 3 as a suspected dengue fatality. “The health …

Karnataka’s 2024 dengue tally crosses last year’s caseload
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka’s 2024 dengue tally crosses last year’s caseload

The Hindu  

The rise in the number of dengue cases in Karnataka has been significant this year, with the numbers reported till August 3 crossing the entire last year’s figure of 19,300. According to data from the State Health Department, from January till August 3 this year, Karnataka has reported 19,313 dengue cases and ten deaths. With nearly 46% of the State’s …

As dengue cases spike, Centre tells states to be vigilant
7 months, 4 weeks ago

As dengue cases spike, Centre tells states to be vigilant

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: As dengue cases are seeing a huge spike in India, especially in Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, Union Health Ministry on Friday held a high-level inter-ministerial review meeting and asked the states to be vigilant to contain the dengue outbreak. Chairing the high-level review meeting on the dengue situation and preparedness status in nine high-burden states, including Delhi, …

Pune health experts detect Zika virus in mosquito pools, larvae samples
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Pune health experts detect Zika virus in mosquito pools, larvae samples

Hindustan Times  

Amid the Zika virus threat across the city, a team from ICMR-National Institute of Virology found the virus in a mosquito pool and larvae samples collected from Pashan, Erandwane and Mundhwa. Dr Radhakrishnan Pawar, joint director of health services, said, “The virus has been detected in a mosquito pool and larvae samples collected from areas like Pashan, Erandwane and Mundhwa. …

Pune reports 22 dengue, 19 chikungunya cases in July
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Pune reports 22 dengue, 19 chikungunya cases in July

Hindustan Times  

The Pune Municipal Corporation has reported a spike in vector-borne disease cases in the city, said officials. During the ongoing surveillance, the civic body reported 22 dengue and 19 chikungunya cases in July. As per the officials, the recent rains resulting in water accumulation in artificial and natural sources in residential areas have made favourable conditions for mosquito breeding which …

300 nursing students from 17 colleges involved in measures to contain dengue, says Mayor
8 months ago

300 nursing students from 17 colleges involved in measures to contain dengue, says Mayor

The Hindu  

Mayor Sudheer Shetty Kannur said on Thursday that the city corporation and the Department of Health and Family Welfare have involved 300 students from 17 nursing colleges in the city for identifying dengue-causing water sources and destroying them by visiting houses in the jurisdiction of the civic body. Replying to questions by councillors on steps taken to contain the spread …

Bengaluru reports an average of 150 dengue cases per day, says civic body chief: Report
8 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru reports an average of 150 dengue cases per day, says civic body chief: Report

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru, which is seeing a surge in dengue cases, has been reporting an average of around 150 new cases per day, causing concern among authorities and residents alike, The Hindu reported. Tushar Giri Nath, the Chief Commissioner of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, reportedly instructed zonal officials to promptly implement necessary actions in their respective areas to control the viral …

'Exponential' Surge in Dengue Cases in South India; More Patients Coming in With Severe Complications Like Low BP
8 months, 1 week ago

'Exponential' Surge in Dengue Cases in South India; More Patients Coming in With Severe Complications Like Low BP

News 18  

India has started experiencing a significant surge in dengue cases, particularly in the southern states. Similarly, Dr Sheela Chakravarthy, Director of Internal Medicine, Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, said that she sees five to six dengue cases every day, with two to three patients requiring admissions, which means that almost half of the OPD patients require admission. “Between July 1 …

Hyderabad Faces Surge in Seasonal Diseases: Dengue, Viral Fevers on the Rise
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Hyderabad Faces Surge in Seasonal Diseases: Dengue, Viral Fevers on the Rise

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The city is seeing a steady spike in seasonal diseases like viral fevers, dengue and chikungunya with the outpatient count at the government fever hospital, Nallakunta, going up to 800, following a 10 to 20 percent increase in viral fevers. "With the increase in rains, at least two dengue cases are coming every day and we are expecting more …

Karnataka records over 9,000 dengue cases and 7 deaths this year
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka records over 9,000 dengue cases and 7 deaths this year

India Today  

Over 9,000 dengue cases and seven deaths were reported in Karnataka from January to July this year. The state government said that 66,298 people were tested for dengue until July 13, out of which a total of 9,082 people tested positive for the fever. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike areas have recorded 2,830 cases from January to July 13, the …

Jamshedpur: Lens on Bengaluru travellers amid rise in dengue cases
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Jamshedpur: Lens on Bengaluru travellers amid rise in dengue cases

Hindustan Times  

The East Singhbhum district administration has instructed officials to keep a close eye on people coming to Jamshedpur from Bengaluru after the number of confirmed cases of dengue in the district rose to eight, people familiar with the development said on Saturday. Eight confirmed dengue cases were found after testing 21 samples at MGMMCH till July 2 The move comes …

Why dengue cases are on the rise | Explained
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Why dengue cases are on the rise | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: In the past few weeks, cases of dengue have been rising in some parts of the country. According to data published on the website of the National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control, the country has recorded 19,447 cases of dengue and 16 deaths till April 30, 2024. According to the World Health Organization, as of …

Karnataka Government Launches Comprehensive Dengue Control Measures
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka Government Launches Comprehensive Dengue Control Measures

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: In response to the dengue situation in Karnataka, the state government has issued a directive outlining comprehensive measures to prevent and control the spread. It also mandates the creation of similar Control Rooms/War Rooms in all districts and the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike to monitor and collect data on dengue cases in their respective areas. This task force will …

Dengue fever outbreak in the city: 5 safety tips to follow
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Dengue fever outbreak in the city: 5 safety tips to follow

India Today  

As the monsoon brings heavy rainfall to Bangalore, there has been a rise in Dengue cases. Keep the following information in mind: Severe dengue can be life-threatening and requires hospital care if the platelet counts decrease significantly. Dengue fever outbreak in the city: 5 safety tips to follow If you or a family member develop symptoms of dengue, seek medical …

3,000 teams deployed to fight dengue in Bengaluru
8 months, 3 weeks ago

3,000 teams deployed to fight dengue in Bengaluru

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: With Bengaluru seeing two suspected dengue deaths and a rise in cases, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike is on high alert to prevent the spread of the mosquito-borne disease. BBMP Chief Commissioner Tushar Girinath, who addressed the media on Monday, said that the civic body is taking all possible measures to control the spread of dengue. He said that …

Karnataka: Doctors warn not to ignore fever, even if dengue tests negative
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka: Doctors warn not to ignore fever, even if dengue tests negative

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: With rising dengue cases, doctors in the city have warned the public not to neglect fever and other symptoms, even if the dengue test comes negative. In addition to dengue, doctors have also noted a surge in infections like chikungunya, water-borne illnesses like Hepatitis A, and respiratory illnesses like RSV, H1N1, and seasonal influenza, all of which exhibit dengue-like …

Sanitation necessary to prevent Dengue: Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Sanitation necessary to prevent Dengue: Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: With Dengue cases increasing in Karnataka, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj minister Priyank Kharge has warned site owners to keep their vacant residential sites clean. Priyank has instructed officials to take precautionary measures to prevent dengue cases and instructed them to clean tanks, community toilets and open bins in the rural areas. The minister also said that authorities should …

BJP seeks declaration of medical emergency in Karnataka over rising dengue cases
8 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP seeks declaration of medical emergency in Karnataka over rising dengue cases

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Following the death of 11 year old boy Gagan, a resident of Bengaluru city owing to suspected dengue on Friday and the State unit of Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday urged the State Government to declare a ‘medical emergency situation.’ Lok Sabha member C.N. Manjunath, at a press conference in Bengaluru, asked the State Government to constitute a task …

Bengaluru civic body BBMP to fine properties over cleanliness amid surge in dengue: Report
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru civic body BBMP to fine properties over cleanliness amid surge in dengue: Report

Hindustan Times  

Due to a sharp increase in dengue cases, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, the civic and administrative body of Bengaluru city, is considering imposing fines on property owners who neglect cleanliness on their premises. Karnataka's Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao instructed all district deputy commissioners to initiate a comprehensive door-to-door campaign aimed at raising awareness about dengue across the state. …

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