Maharashtra

IAF honours corona warriors on May 3: Complete details of fly-pasts, other activities

In one of its kind gestures, the Indian Armed Forces will carry out a set of thanks-giving activities including fly-pasts and showering of flowers to salute all the COVID-19 warriors across the country.

May 3, 2020

In MP, 18 labourers found hiding in cement mixer to reach home [Watch]

Day after the announcement of the coronavirus lockdown extension, at least 18 migrant workers were found in a concrete mixer truck in Indore. They were travelling to their home state.

May 2, 2020

Centre identifies 130 districts as coronavirus red zones: Check out the state-wise list of hotspots

All the 733 districts of the country have been categorised under red, orange and green zones by the Union Health Ministry as part of a lockdown exit strategy.

May 1, 2020

Maharashtra legislative council election on May 21; EC allows polls amid Covid-19 scare

The EC received a letter dated April 30 from Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari for conducting elections in the state.

May 1, 2020

Palghar mob lynching: 35 police officials of Kasa Police station transferred in connection with the incident

Twelve days after a mob-lynching incident in which two Sadhus and their driver were killed, the Maharashtra government late on Tuesday, April 28 transferred 35 policemen.

Apr 29, 2020

Mumbai teen comes up with unique wristband, mask to keep coronavirus away; sends suggestion to ICMR, PM Modi

Harsh collected scrap from his house and for creating the band, he assembled a buzzer, button cell, switch, plastic tubing, tilt sensor, aluminum foil, etc.

Apr 25, 2020

Three SRPF jawans test positive for Covid-19 in Pune; Maharashtra remains worst-hit with 6,247 cases

According to the State Reserve Police Force official, a company of around 100 jawans was posted in Mumbai for the last two months. They had returned to the Pune headquarters on Saturday, and during a check-up, some jawans were found to have symptoms.

Apr 24, 2020

Maharashtra minister Jitendra Awhad tests COVID-19 positive; Mumbai records 4,025 cases

In a shocking development, Maharashtra Housing Minister Jitendra Awhad has tested COVID-19 positive, official sources said here early on Friday, April 24. Awhad, along with a dozen of his family members had been in home quarantine.

Apr 24, 2020

Liquor shops in Maharashtra will reopen during lockdown on one condition

The state of Maharashtra, which has the maximum number of COVID-19 cases, will allow the sale of alcohol during the lockdown if social distancing norms are properly followed.

Apr 21, 2020

Sena fears MP fate as Governor 'delays' Uddhav's nomination; Bombay HC rejects BJP plea

The Maharashtra Cabinet had sought Thackeray's nomination after the elections to the Council postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. As mandated by the Constitution, Thackeray is required to become a member of the state legislature to continue as CM by May 27.

Apr 20, 2020

Palghar mob lynching: Over 100 suspects arrested, what we know so far

The Palghar mob incident stirred the entire nation and raised several questions such as how could the people gathered during the lockdown and why couldn't the cops save the deceased and how did the incident wear a communal tint.

Apr 20, 2020

Bandra chaos: Activist arrested for instigating migrants to gather in Mumbai; TV journo booked

An activist and a TV journalist were booked for urging the migrants to gather in Mumbai amid the lockdown, hours after the extension was announced by the PM

Apr 15, 2020

PM Modi's appeal for 9-min blackout 'turns off' Maharashtra energy minister, asks PM to rethink

Maharashtra Energy Minister said that switching off all lights will lead to grid failure and emergency services will get affected

Apr 4, 2020

Tiger travels record distance of 3,000 km in search of love; nicknamed 'Walker'

A tiger named C1 has waked over 3,000 kilometres in search of a suitable mate and territory, leaving the experts tracking its movement amazed.

Apr 2, 2020

Coronavirus crisis: Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Odisha defer salaries of top govt officials

To offer some relief from the economic burden in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, the state governments across India have announced deferment of salaries, remunerations, wages, pensions on a gross basis and honorarium of ministers, cabinet secretaries and senior government officials.

Apr 1, 2020

April Fools' Day: Hrithik Roshan acclaims Mumbai Police's innovative April fool's post

Ahead of the April Fools' Day, most of the world nations, leading companies and brands, and the state governments have warned people against spreading rumours or circulating fake messages to avoid creating panic amid the lockdown.

Apr 1, 2020

Lockdown crisis: Man without food walks 135 kms to reach home in Maharashtra

In a hear breaking instance in Maharashtra, a 26-six-year old man walked all his way to home as the national lockdown forbids him for getting travel assistance.

Mar 26, 2020

Maharashtra under complete lockdown, state border sealed; what you should know

Fresh orders have been issued for a complete lockdown in Maharashtra due to a rise in COVID-19 cases with state border being sealed

Mar 23, 2020

Coronavirus affects 207,518 people worldwide: Findings reveal 8,248 deaths and 82,104 patients recovered

Despite strict controls exerted by countries across the globe on curbing travel plans and limiting people movement across borders, new findings released by Johns Hopkins University reveal a phenomenal increase in the number of coronavirus cases to reach 207,518 patients globally. The virus has killed 8,248 people, but 82,104 patients worldwide have recovered so far, across 157 countries.

Mar 18, 2020

Mumbai local trains, buses won't be shut amid coronavirus lockdown

The Maharashtra Govt today put an end to the speculations on halting the local train service.

Mar 18, 2020