Guntur Uses Drones in Anti-Mosquito Operations
Guntur Municipal Corporation launches a pioneering drone initiative to spray larvicide in hard-to-reach areas, aiming to curb dengue and malaria outbreaks. Learn how technology is boosting urban health.
Guntur Municipal Corporation launches a pioneering drone initiative to spray larvicide in hard-to-reach areas, aiming to curb dengue and malaria outbreaks. Learn how technology is boosting urban health.
NCP's 2026 BMC election manifesto pledges property tax waiver for 700 sq ft homes, planting 10 lakh trees, and a 'Safe Mumbai' campaign for women. Read the full plan to transform the city.
Ludhiana's health department battled dengue, a malaria spike, and infrastructure lapses in 2025. Civil surgeon outlines 2026 focus on new clinics and patient care. Read the full report.
In a historic BMC election move, all 2,516 candidates had to submit a 100-500 word essay on local development plans. The rule, first used in 2018 bypolls, divided political aspirants. Read the full story.
Animal rights activists in Lucknow protested the Supreme Court's interim order on removing dogs from public spaces. They demand strengthening of Animal Birth Control Rules and call the directive unscientific. Read more.
Animal rights activists in Chennai held silent protests demanding a Supreme Court stay on the mass removal of stray dogs before the Jan 7 deadline. They advocate for scientific ABC-ARV programs.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation announces plan to install air purifiers at major city locations. Mayor urges residents to reduce vehicle use for cleaner air.
BJP's candidate list for Mumbai BMC elections shows a historic tilt towards women, with 76 female nominees. The party is fielding women even in open, high-stakes wards. Read more.
Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation (BMC) areas in Kolkata report a significant reduction in dengue cases, with 440 in 2025 being the third-lowest since 2017. Civic officials credit year-round control measures. Read more.
Chennai Corporation deploys drones for larvicide spraying and intensifies fogging to tackle rising mosquito density and prevent dengue. Officials say the peak season is over, but vigilance continues. Read more.
A Vizag study finds over 90% dengue immunity, 60% for chikungunya, yet few active cases. Learn how serosurveys uncover hidden endemic transmission.
Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance kicks off BMC election campaign from Uddhav Thackeray's Worli bastion. CM Devendra Fadnavis launches scathing attack on Uddhav and Raj Thackeray. Key political battle heats up.
Winter drives lizards, rats, cockroaches, ants, and spiders indoors. Learn effective, preventative strategies to remove them and keep your home pest-free all season. Act now!
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray unveils manifesto for BMC polls, pledging one lakh affordable homes, tax relief, and a 24-hour city. Read the key promises.
The Congress-VBA alliance faces a major setback ahead of Mumbai BMC polls, struggling to find suitable candidates for 16 key seats. Read about the internal challenges and political implications.
Discover why mice seek shelter in your home during colder months. Learn about their entry points, nesting habits, and effective, practical strategies to keep them out for good.
Kanpur administration seals a chemical factory and inspects 108 units to ensure Ganga purity for Magh Mela. Tannery closure roster enforced from Dec 31, 2025. Read the full report.
Delhi reports only 4 dengue deaths in 2025, with confirmed cases falling to 1,493. MCD data shows a significant decline from previous years, though address verification remains a challenge. Read the full report.
BJP denies BMC election tickets to nearly 40% of its 2017 corporators. The move to bring in new faces triggers mixed reactions, with some joining rivals. Read the full story.
As Mumbai's BMC wards are reserved for women, political families field wives, raising questions about true empowerment. Read the full analysis of dynastic politics in local elections.
Analysis of BMC poll nominations reveals nepotism surge, with 43 politicians fielding relatives. BJP, Congress, NCP MLAs among those prioritizing family over party workers. Read the full story.
Prakash Ambedkar's VBA could not find candidates for 16 of 21 Mumbai BMC seats allotted to it, handing them back to Congress. The alliance denies any rift, but the move may reshape the electoral battlefield. Read the full analysis.
Discover the top 8 health questions India Googled in 2025, from flu symptoms to diabetes and cancer fears. Learn what drove these searches and the public's health concerns.
Mumbai's K-East ward, contributing Rs 526 crore in property tax, grapples with severe civic issues like water cuts, traffic jams, and subway flooding. As BMC polls near, residents hope for change.
BMC announces online admissions for 22 popular CBSE, ICSE, IB & IGCSE schools from Jan 1, 2026. With 2,262 seats, a transparent lottery system will ensure fairness. Apply now!
Mumbai Congress announces first list of 87 candidates for BMC polls amid ticket denial unrest. The list includes kin of senior leaders. Get the latest political updates.
BJP quietly issued AB forms post-midnight for BMC polls, avoiding a formal list. The strategy, causing internal dissent over ticket distribution to newcomers and denial to seniors, reveals party unease ahead of crucial Mumbai civic elections.
BMC's H-East ward issues stop-work notice to Bombay High Court building site in Bandra for gross air pollution violations. Work suspended until compliance.
Andhra Pradesh government forms a special task force with 24 experts to prevent outbreaks of dengue, malaria, TB and other communicable diseases. Read the full strategic plan.
Ajit Pawar-led NCP reveals its first candidate list for the crucial 2026 BMC elections, naming 37 aspirants. Get the full list and analysis of the party's Mumbai strategy here.