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MOSQUITO BREEDING NEWS

Ways to stay safe as Zika, dengue cases spike in Indian cities including Pune, Bengaluru

June 28, 2024 2:30 pm

At the first sign of symptoms, consult a doctor. Here's why

What is the 'dengue hemorrhage shock syndrome' that a 28-year-old Kolkata doctor died of?

September 21, 2023 2:28 pm

Dr Sauren Panja, senior consultant and administrative lead-critical care services, internal medicine at Narayana Health RN Tagore Hospital Mukundpur Kolkata said prevention relies on robust mosquito control measures - from insect repellents to the elimination of breeding sites

BMC slaps notices to over 4k establishments for failing to control mosquito breeding

June 25, 2023 4:12 pm

Monsoon is expected to arrive this week. But even before its arrival, the city has reported over 400 dengue cases. Last year, the city reported over 1,200 cases with seven deaths.

Monsoon around the corner, Chennai civic body cracks down on mosquito breeding

October 03, 2022 9:49 am

The Greater Chennai Corporation said that 3,271 workers, including 2,317 contract workers and 954 full-time employees, have been deployed to carry out a drive against mosquitoes.

Impose fines for mosquito breeding on spot, increase fines, Delhi HC suggests to govt

May 27, 2022 6:27 pm

While the erstwhile NDMC had mooted a proposal to raise the fine from Rs 500 to Rs 50,000 and suggested imposition of spot fines, the Delhi government told the court that its proposal to hike it to Rs 5,000 is underway, adding that there is no proposal for on-the-spot fines.

Some people are more susceptible to mosquito bites than others; here's why

July 15, 2021 10:12 am

Some studies have found that those with O blood group get more mosquito bites

Mosquito season: 8 lakh Gurgaon homes surveyed

June 23, 2021 9:22 am

According to officials, a total of 8,96,627 homes in Gurgaon have been surveyed since January, and notices have been issued to 4,859 residents.

Mosquito-borne diseases: Causes, symptoms and prevention tips

September 19, 2020 2:12 pm

Know these causes, symptoms of mosquito-born diseases and avail timely treatment

Among mosquito hotspots, Qutub Minar and AIIMS

May 22, 2018 1:54 am

Legal notices have been sent to 4,055 houses in the North, 8,266 in the South and 2,264 in the East over the past week, as per the figures.

Mosquito Breeding: BMC moves court against 637 premises

October 05, 2017 4:31 am

The BMC has collected Rs 22 lakh in fines from 11,237 households and commercial structures that were found to have not prevented mosquito breeding on the premises.

MOSQUITO BREEDING PHOTOS

Why mosquito populations surge after rain, and how you can get rid of them

May 30, 2025 10:41 am

Learn effective strategies to eliminate breeding sites, protect yourself, and get rid of mosquitoes around your home.

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