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Lilavati Hospital launches free cataract operation services

Lilavati Hospital launches free cataract operation services

Mumbai, April 20 (UNI) Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre has launched the “Roshni Cataract Services” an initiative aimed at performing free eye check-up and cataract surgeries for underprivileged individuals.
The scheme was inaugurated by the Founders & Permanent Trustees Kishor Mehta and Smt. Charu Mehta along with Permanent Trustee Rajiv Mehta and board of trustees for Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre, Bandra.
Dr. Niraj Uttamani, COO at Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre, Bandra, said cataracts are a major issue in India, causing 70 per cent of blindness and 90 per cent of distorted vision and this initiative aimed to provide essential eye care services to those in need while raising awareness about eye health.

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Pune Division of central Railway loads 0 2924 MT during April

03 May 2024 | 2:43 PM

Pune May 3 ( UNI)The Pune Division of Central Railway loaded 0.2924 MT during April compared to 0.2339 MT in the corresponding month of last year, which is an improvement of 25 percent against last year.

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Govt orders to take action to prevent 'Deep Fake' during election in Maharashtra

03 May 2024 | 2:37 PM

Mumbai, May 3 (UNI) Strict action will be taken by the government to curb malpractices for creating 'Deep fake' videos, clips, photos or other content during the Lok Sabha elections and circulating it through social media / digital media.
According to the official press statement issued here on Friday, it stated that 'Deep Fake' videos, clips, photos or other types of content are created by exploiting various techniques such as Photoshop, Machine Learning (ML) or Artificial Intelligence (AI). Misuse of this technique during elections is a matter of concern.

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UBT leader's scheduled chopper crashes in Mahad

UBT leader's scheduled chopper crashes in Mahad

03 May 2024 | 1:36 PM

Kolhapur (Maharashtra), May 3 (UNI) Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sushma Andhare on Friday escaped an accident when a helicopter she was scheduled to take crashed in Mahad, Maharashtra, just before she boarded.

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Heavy security checks in Mumbai ahead of LS polls

Heavy security checks in Mumbai ahead of LS polls

03 May 2024 | 12:29 PM

Mumbai, May 3 (UNI) Security has been increased in the Mumbai suburban district in the wake of the Lok Sabha elections, and large-scale spot checks are being carried out by stationary and mobile teams.

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Mumbai must fully participate in May 20 LS polls: Nitin Karir

03 May 2024 | 12:27 PM

Mumbai, May 3 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Secretary Nitin Karir has urged citizens to enthusiastically participate in the Lok Sabha elections on May 20.

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