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Maha: Govt launches toll-free helpline for senior citizens

Mumbai, Feb 11 (UNI) The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment of the Union Government has launched a national toll-free helpline, 'Elderline - 14567', to redress various problems and grievances of senior citizens across the country.
An official media statement issued on Tuesday stated that it is run in the state by National Institute of Social Defence (NISD), Department of Social Justice and Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra, Social Welfare Commissionerate, Government of Maharashtra, and Janseva Foundation, Pune.
This helpline provides information related to health awareness, old age homes, daycare centres, nutrition, culture, arts, senior-friendly products and entertainment.
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India’s first NETP jointly with Mayo Clinic, USA, successfully concludes at Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai

27 Mar 2025 | 1:53 PM

Mumbai, Mar 27 (UNI) In a landmark collaboration that is set to redefine the future of nursing in India, Lilavati Hospital, in partnership with the world-renowned Mayo Clinic, USA, has successfully completed the country’s first-ever ‘Nursing Excellence Training Program’ (NETP), official sources said here on Thursday
This initiative was started on March 17 and was completed on March -26, 2025 is nothing short of revolutionary, and sets a new benchmark for nursing education and care standards across the nation.

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Maha: Survey of unauthorised plots to be conducted in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

27 Mar 2025 | 3:04 AM

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Mar 26 (UNI) A survey will be conducted with the help of students of Government Engineering College regarding unauthorised plots and construction in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Metropolitan Region Development Authority area, said divisional commissioner Dileep Gawde on Wednesday.

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Maha: Dattatraya Bharne appointed as guardian minister of Washim district

27 Mar 2025 | 2:56 AM

Mumbai, Mar 26 (UNI) Maharashtra Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Dattatray Bharne was appointed the guardian minister of Washim district on Wednesday.
Bharne thanked Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar for giving him the new responsibility. UNI VKB SSP.

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Maha: Former Mahad Mayor Snehal Jagtap (UBT) joins NCP

27 Mar 2025 | 2:45 AM

Mumbai, Mar 26 (UNI) In a major jolt to Shiv Sena (UBT), its Group leader and former Mahad Mayor Snehal Jagtap publicly joined the NCP (AP) along with numerous office-bearers in presence of party chief and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.

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Maha: Congress demands to immediately dissolve BJP-alliance govt

27 Mar 2025 | 2:31 AM

Mumbai, Mar 26 (UNI) The Congress in Maharashtra on Wednesday made a demand to the Governor that the
BJP-alliance government be dissolved immediately for its alleged failure to maintain law and order in the state.

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