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Director Sudhir Mishra on the man who made his Hazaaron Khwaishein possible

HMPV Outbreak LIVE Updates: The Himachal Pradesh government has issued directives to implement the Union Health Ministry's advisory on the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) to ensure preparedness across the state. While addressing concerns, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dhaniram Shandil stated that there is no imminent threat from the virus and assured the public that it is a common respiratory virus primarily affecting young children and the elderly. "We have no cases of the HMPV virus in Himachal Pradesh so far, but we are fully prepared. There is no reason to panic. This is a common virus, and its impact is minimal. People should not be afraid," said Shandil. As per the Union government's guidelines, the state health department has alerted healthcare institutions at every level, from primary health centres to district hospitals. All healthcare personnel, including Chief Medical Officers (CMOs), have been instructed to remain vigilant."We are monitoring everything closely. If people exhibit symptoms or respiratory issues, appropriate measures will be taken," he added.

Amid Mumbai's rising pollution levels, Mumbaikars will be able to enjoy the luxury of a 1.2 acre urban forest that replaces Shantivan Gardens. Ahead of the opening on February 1, Radha Goenka, instrumental in bringing it to life with the BMC, speaks to mid-day about how it came to life

Ex-India skipper Sunil Gavaskar calls for more practice matches on overseas Test tours after poor show in Oz