Dengue looms large in Delhi, 14 cases reported

Last Updated: Friday, July 26, 2013, 13:38

Threats of mosquito-borne diseases like dengue and malaria loom large in Delhi with incessant rain and stagnant rainwater conducive for mosquito breeding.

Dengue cases in Odisha rise to 22

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 14:27

Nine more dengue cases were confirmed in Odisha on Wednesday, taking the number of those infected with the mosquito-borne disease in the state to 22 this year although no death has been reported so far, an official said.

Two more dengue cases reported in Ganjam district

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 15:02

As two more suspected dengue cases were reported in Ganjam district, the administration has decided to sensitize school children on the causes and prevention of vector borne diseases, officials said today.

Woman diagnosed with dengue in Odisha

Last Updated: Monday, June 24, 2013, 12:37

Dengue scare resurfaced at Berhampur town in Odisha`s Ganjam district when a 25-year-old woman, suspected to be suffering from the vector-borne disease was admitted to MKCG Medical College and Hospital here.

`BJP-ruled municipal bodies responsible for dengue outbreak`

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 12, 2012, 21:51

Delhi government on Wednesday blamed BJP- ruled municipal corporations for the outbreak of dengue in the national capital.

HC seeks Centre`s report on fighting dengue

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 5, 2012, 22:16

The Centre was asked by the Delhi High Court to submit a status report on implementation of the government`s long-term action plan to control the outbreak of dangerous diseases.

Dengue cases on decline in Delhi

Last Updated: Thursday, November 29, 2012, 20:01

With the onset of winter, the number of dengue cases has registered substantial decrease with just 10 people being detected with the mosquito-borne disease in the capital Thursday.

Dengue in Mizoram

Last Updated: Thursday, November 29, 2012, 14:06

At least 15 people in Mizoram have been affected by dengue with the health department gearing up to combat the disease.

`Mosquito god` worshipped to ward off dengue

Last Updated: Monday, November 26, 2012, 18:33

To ward off dengue and malaria fever, people in Jharkhand`s Bokaro district are offering prayers to the `mosquito god` to seek a shield against the life-threatening mosquito-borne diseases.

36 more dengue cases in Delhi

Last Updated: Saturday, November 24, 2012, 21:21

While 35 new cases were reported from East, South and North Delhi Corporation areas, one was from New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC).

39 new dengue cases, number of affected persons reaches 1,697

Last Updated: Sunday, November 18, 2012, 17:28

39 fresh cases of dengue were reported in the capital on Sunday which took the total number of affected persons this season to 1,697.

Dengue threat during Chhath: CM gives directions for ghats

Last Updated: Saturday, November 17, 2012, 20:57

Keeping in view rising cases of dengue, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit issued direction to the municipal corporations to ensure proper cleanliness in all designated Chhath puja ghats in the city.