Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) In a major move to modernise the state’s post-mortem process, Maharashtra is set to introduce high-tech advancements, including ‘non-invasive post-mortem’ (virtual autopsy) technology, in Mumbai, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis informed the Legislative Council during Question Hour. He said the government has launched comprehensive measures to ensure post-mortem reports are delivered on time, successfully slashing the backlog of pending reports over the last two to three ye…
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Mumbai, June 14 (IANS) The controversy surrounding alleged objectionable remarks made during stand-up comedian Pranit More’s show has further intensified as the Maharashtra Home Department has directed a detailed investigation into the video content available on his social media accounts and other digital platforms.The investigation has been handed over to the Maharashtra Cyber Police. The cyber team will now examine videos from various shows of the comedian, viral video clips, and other online …
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) Shiv Sena and Shiv Sena-UBT on Saturday lashed out at MBBS student Sejal Pawar following a controversy surrounding a viral social media video in which she allegedly made objectionable remarks during a stand-up comedy show.Shiv Sena-UBT leader Kishori Pednekar, however, said that the student’s education should not be disrupted in anyway.Addressing reporters, former Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar referred to Sejal Pawar as a “young and inexperienced girl”.”She is young in age…
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) KEM Hospital and Seth G.S. Medical College on Saturday sent MBBS student Sejal Pawar on a 15-day forced leave on Saturday following a controversy surrounding a viral social media video in which she allegedly made objectionable remarks during a stand-up comedy show. According to hospital authorities, Pawar has been handed over to her family after the administration held discussions with her parents, who visited the institution following the controversy. Sources said her fam…
Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) The KEM Hospital has launched an internal inquiry into the controversial remarks made by its final-year MBBS student, Sejal Pawar, during a comic show, which have created intense furore and triggered public outrage online. The two-member inquiry committee will look into her ‘disrespectful and demeaning’ comments on male cadavers, made during comedian Pranit More’s show and submit a report likely by Friday evening or Saturday.The show, recorded months ago, sparked contr…
Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has proactively put Mumbai’s healthcare system on high alert following the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) declaration of an Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa (specifically the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda) as a public health emergency. While health officials emphasise that there is currently no Ebola outbreak or community transmission in India, the BMC has initiated strict precautionary and surveillance measures t…
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) National Commission for Women Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar visited Tihar Jail here to interact with women inmates and reiterated the need to ensure their dignity, safety, mental health, and rehabilitation opportunities, an official said on Sunday. Commending Tihar authorities for their achievements, she said, “From the perspective of prison reforms, Tihar is functioning as a model jail.”Taking to social media, Rahatkar said on X, “Today, I visited Tihar Jail to revi…
Mumbai, May 9 (IANS) National Commission for Women Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar visited the KEM Hospital in Mumbai and reviewed operations of the government-run One Stop Centre meant for women affected by violence, an official said on Saturday. During the visit, Rahatkar interacted with the staff and offered suggestions to enhance the Centre’s services.In a message on social media, the NCW Chairperson said, “Visited the One Stop Centre operating in the KEM Hospital premises at Parel in …
Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) In the Malad East area of Mumbai, a minor dispute over a bill took a horrifying turn, leaving onlookers shocked. A customer who had visited the ‘Sahara Vada Pav’ shop to eat samosas and cutlets allegedly turned violent and bit off the shopkeeper’s finger, despite having already paid the bill. The Dindoshi Police have registered a case and arrested the accused, while further investigation is underway. According to Mumbai Police, the incident occurred around 8:30 PM at …
Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) A 29-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death by her husband in Mumbai’s Wadala area following a dispute over his alcohol consumption, Mumbai Police said on Saturday. The deceased has been identified as Kavita Mahesh Wad. According to Mumbai Police, the accused husband, Mahesh Narayan Wad, initially fled the scene after the incident but was later arrested.Police officials said the accused allegedly assaulted his wife brutally, using kicks and punches, leaving her cr…