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Over 40,000 Sign Petition Against Hotel in Wasabi Fields

A hotel construction plan in the rural wasabi-growing area of Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture, has sparked strong opposition from local residents who fear it will damage the landscape and threaten the regions iconic wasabi fields.

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Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Waikar Directs Upgrades At Mumbai’s HBT Trauma And Cooper Hospitals, Urges Early Opening Of Siddharth And Oshiwara Hospitals

During a review meeting held at Cooper Hospital, Waikar instructed that a cath lab be set up at the Trauma Hospital. Additional Municipal Commissioner Dr. Vipin Sharma, present at the meeting, briefed the MP on patient care and daily hospital operations.

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BMC To Deploy 137 Lifeguards Across Mumbai Beaches; Private Agency Tender Floated For 3-Year Contract

The BMC has floated a tender to appoint a private agency for the manning, operation, and maintenance of lifeguard services under the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) for a period of three years. In light of the consistently high footfall on city beaches and the need to enhance visitor safety, the BMC has also decided to increase the number of lifeguards from 93 to 137.