Author: Sharad Natani
In a landmark move towards environmental sustainability, Uttar Pradesh has become the first Indian state to launch a comprehensive Clean Air Management Project (UPCAMP). This bold initiative aims to significantly cut air pollution levels across the state using advanced technology and a revolutionary airshed-based approach. A Fresh Strategy for Cleaner Skies The UPCAMP focuses on reducing deadly PM2.5 levels by targeting key pollution sources such as industries, transport, agriculture, livestock, and waste management. The plan integrates cutting-edge tools like AI-powered decision systems, tunnel kiln technology, and super monitoring sites to track air quality in real time. What sets this plan…
In a bid to revolutionise the way property documents are registered in India, the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) has unveiled the draft Registration Bill 2025, aiming to replace the 117-year-old Registration Act of 1908. The move promises to bring transparency, efficiency, and digital convenience to millions of property owners and buyers across the country. Key Highlights of the New Bill: Fully Digital or Traditional Options: Citizens can now choose between online or offline registration, making the process hassle-free. Aadhaar-based verification is included but not mandatory. More Documents Covered: Agreements of sale, Power of Attorneys (POAs), sale agreements, mortgages, and…
In what doctors are calling a “rare and life-saving feat,” a multidisciplinary team at the government-run St George’s Hospital successfully removed a massive 10.4 kg ovarian tumour from a 40-year-old woman, Meena Raoji Solanki, who weighed just 20 kg excluding the tumour. This extraordinary surgery saved the life of the critically malnourished patient from Crawford Market, whose condition had deteriorated alarmingly over 18 months. Her abdomen had swelled to the size of carrying “six or seven babies,” she said, and the tumour had spread to vital organs including the liver, spleen, and intestines—causing severe breathing difficulties. Ignored Symptoms Turned Fatal…
In a rare and remarkable medical breakthrough, surgeons at Jehangir Hospital successfully removed an 18-kilogram ovarian tumour from a 68-year-old woman, offering her not just relief—but a second chance at life. The patient, a breast cancer survivor from Bihar, had long suffered from chronic bloating and discomfort. What appeared to be a swelling turned out to be a giant ovarian tumour measuring 44 x 37 x 30 cm, containing 16 litres of fluid and posing serious health risks. ‘Patient-First Care’ Leads to Triumph Under the leadership of Dr Nina Mansukhani, Senior Gynaecologist, and Dr C B Koppiker, Director of Onco…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the grand 11th International Yoga Day celebrations on June 21 from the scenic coastline of Visakhapatnam, calling yoga a global “pause button” for peace and balance in today’s turbulent world. Addressing a sea of over 3 lakh yoga enthusiasts stretching from Ramakrishna Beach to Bhogapuram, the Prime Minister emphasized the unifying power of yoga that transcends borders, age, and backgrounds. Indian Navy ships stationed nearby added grandeur to the event. “Today, the whole world is doing yoga together. Yoga is beyond boundaries; it connects humanity in health, harmony, and consciousness,” PM Modi said. He recalled…
In a bold move to tackle Delhi’s severe air pollution, the city will deny fuel to overage vehicles from July 1, 2025. This landmark decision, enforced by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), applies to diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years. To catch these aging polluters, Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras have been installed at petrol pumps across the capital. These cameras automatically scan every vehicle’s number plate and cross-check it with the VAHAN database to identify if the vehicle has crossed its permissible age. If flagged, fuel stations will refuse…