Maharashtra

Maharashtra Covid cases jump by another 8,000, death toll surges 200

Maharashtra's daily Covid-19 tally continued to range over the 8,000-level on Tuesday, while deaths again shot above the 200-mark, health officials said.

Jul 22, 2020

This 74-wheeler truck from Maharashtra reaches Kerala after a year; here's why

The truck covered about 1,700 kilometres from Nashik and reached the country's premier space research institute in Thiruvananthapuram.

Jul 20, 2020

Personnel of Maharashtra State Reserve Police Force conduct a flag march ahead of 2014 Lok Sabha Election in Bangalore on April 1, 2014. (Photo: IANS)

Maharashtra: 72 more SRPF troopers test COVID positive in Gadchiroli

In an alarming development, 72 more troopers of the State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) posted in Gadchiroli tested Covid-19 positive on Saturday, officials said.

Jul 18, 2020

Aditya Thackeray files petition in SC against UGC decision on final year exams

Aditya Thackeray has filed a plea in the Supreme Court against the UGC's decision on the final year exams to be held before September 30th.

Jul 18, 2020

Anil Deshmukh on Sushant's death case: 'I don't think that CBI probe is required'

A day after Sushant Singh Rajput's Rhea Chakraborty demanded a CBI probe into his death, Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh has said that there is no need for it as the Mumbai police is competent enough to handle it.

Jul 17, 2020

Maharashtra's 1st woman Election Commissioner Neela Satyanarayana succumbs to COVID

Multi-faceted personality and retired IAS officer Neela Satyanarayana - who created history as the first woman State Election Commissioner (SEC) - succumbed to Covid-19 at a hospital, official sources said here on Thursday.

Jul 16, 2020

Pune: PMRDA begins demolition of SPPU flyover to facilitate construction of new Metro corridor

The flyover near Savitribai Phule Pune University is being demolished by the PMRDA to facilitate the construction of a new two-tier flyover that will assist in Metro rail projects.

Jul 14, 2020

'Testing is key': WHO chief Tedros acknowledges Dharavi's success over coronavirus

WHO Director-General Tedros A Ghebreyesus, at a press conference, referred to the achievements made in the Dharavi, among other similar examples globally.

Jul 11, 2020

Maharashtra: With 8k volunteers in 749 villages, Osmanabad's Anti-Corona Corps battle Covid

In a bid to fight against the rising coronavirus cases, Maharashtra's Osmanabad Police have launched a group of 8000 volunteers called the Anti-Corona Corps (ACC), which is working along with the police force to battle the pandemic in the worst-hit state in the country.

Jul 8, 2020

Mumbai Police announces 10 DCP transfers; 8 out of 10 transfers cancelled within 3 days

Those who received the cancellation order have been told to join their earlier postings.

Jul 5, 2020

Dharavi showed the way in containing COVID-19; braved 100 days in isolation

Once the worst coronavirus pandemic-hit areas of Mumbai, Dharavi has now emerged as a model for the rest of the city as it has successfully curbed the transmission of the fatal virus.

Jul 4, 2020

NDMA 'red alert' for 'very heavy' rain in Sikkim, West Bengal, Konkan and Goa

NDMA issued warning citing heavy to very heavy rains in some parts of the country.

Jul 2, 2020

Fact Check: No, 169 coronavirus cases weren't detected at Mumbai's Omkar Alta Monte society

A message is being circulated across different social media platforms claiming that as many as 169 fresh COVID-19 cases have been detected in Mumbai's Omkar Alta Monte society.

Jun 30, 2020

Mumbai's Taj Hotel receives threat call from Pakistan, security beefed up

According to officials, the call is said to be made from Pakistan at around 12.30 am. It threatened to blow up Mumbai's Taj Mahal Palace, Hotel Colaba, and Taj Lands End hotel, according to reports.

Jun 30, 2020

Karnataka Govt changes quarantine rules for inter-state travellers| Check full list here

The Karnataka government has issued new changes to quarantine rules for inter-state travellers in the country. The changes include a 7-day institutional quarantine and 7-day home quarantine for all Maharashtra travellers.

Jun 28, 2020

Maharashtra lockdown to continue beyond June 30 but with more relaxations: CM Uddhav Thackeray

Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday, June 28 indicated that the ongoing lockdown restrictions will go beyond June 30, though the Unlockdown process is being gradually implemented to put the economy back on track.

Jun 28, 2020

Bollywood's Anil Kapoor, Disha Patani wish young politician Aaditya Thackeray on his birthday

On the occasion of youth icon Aaditya Thackeray's birthday, Anil Kapoor and Disha Patani are among the Bollywood actors who extended wishes to the Yuva Sena president.

Jun 13, 2020

Massive fire breaks out at Mumbai's iconic Crawford Market, firefighting operation underway

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station is situated within walking distance from the Crawford Market area.

Jun 11, 2020

Maharashtra's Lonar lake turns pink in viral pictures. Here is the full story

The colour of water in Maharashtra's Lonar lake has turned pink with experts crediting it to the salinity and presence of algae in the water body.