Maharashtra

Maharashtra new Covid infections drop below 10K but deaths stay high

Even as new infections fell below 10,000, Maharashtra's Covid-19 fatalities remained high, with the recovery rate climbing from 95.44 percent to 95.55 percent.

Jun 15, 2021

After Covid vaccination, Nashik man claims he developed magnetic powers; Memes surface on Twitter

The doctors from Nashik Municipal Corporation have said that they will take a closer look into the matter, while PIB clarified that vaccines do not make people magnetic

Jun 12, 2021

Film body writes to Maharashtra CM requesting permission to resume work

Bollywood film makers' body requests Maharashtra CM to revoke ban on shooting due to Covid pandemic

The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) wrote a letter to Maharashtra Chief Minster Uddhav Thackeray on Monday evening, requesting the resumption of work in the media and entertainment, currently on hold owing to the second wave of the Covid pandemic.

Jun 1, 2021

Thane tragedy: 7 of two families perish in slab crash of six-story building

Seven people were murdered, including three women from two families, when the upper levels of a six-story building collapsed in Ulhasnagar Thane.

May 29, 2021

Maharashtra Covid deaths zoom above 91,000-mark, fresh cases hover around 24K

Maharashtra's daily Covid-19 deaths continued to increase while the state's fatalities zoomed above the 91,000 mark, health officials said on Wednesday.

May 27, 2021

COVID-19 India report: Karnataka, AP severely hit, Delhi, Maha improving [details]

India is seeing both a decrease and an increase in the number of corona instances, and the state-by-state analysis provides insight into the current situation.

May 18, 2021

Cyclone Tauktae wreaks havoc on Mumbai, forces brief closure of airport

Cyclone Tauktae struck Mumbai with powerful winds of over 60-75 km/h, forcing the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai to close all operations for three hours, causing minor damage to several homes in Mumbai and Thane.

May 17, 2021

74% new Covid cases reported in 10 states; Maharashtra, Karnataka on top

The second wave of corona in India has caused a spike in the number of Covid cases; Maharasthra and Karnataka among others saw the cases raise each day outnumbering the previous record

May 10, 2021

Navi-Mumbai scientist develops stem-cell remedy to kill early stage Covid naturally

Maharashtra's Researcher scientist Dr Pradeep Mahajan has discovered a stem cell that helps curbing Coronavirus along with the protocols that avoids one from hospitalization

May 10, 2021

Maharashtra crosses 80-L milestone of Covid jabs as cases surge again

Amid the raging Covid-19 scourge, Maharashtra has become the first state in India to cross the landmark 80,00,000 vaccination jabs from January 16 till date, according to official data released here on Tuesday.

Apr 6, 2021

Denial of permission for procession leads to violence outside Nanded Gurudwara, policemen injured | details

In view of the spike in COVID-19 cases, religious gatherings have been put on hold in Maharashtra. However, the mob went ahead with the procession in front of Gurudwara in Nanded, leading to violence and leaving four injured.

Mar 30, 2021

Lockdown 2.0 looms in Maharashtra as Covid cases cross 2.7 mn mark

Registering a new high of a staggering 40,000 plus Covid cases on Sunday, Maharashtra stared at another lockdown as its tally crossed 2.70 million (27 lakh), a day after the death toll zoomed above 54,000, health officials said here.

Mar 29, 2021

Coronavirus update: Covid cases soar to new high of 27K in Maharashtra

The number of Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra jumped to a new high of 27,000-plus on Saturday, with deaths shooting up in the 'second wave' of the disease that has gripped the state, health officials said.

Mar 21, 2021

Mumbai vegetable vendor sexually abused 30 stray dogs, held; netizens trend "Sorry Sheru"

A 68-year-old vendor abused several local dogs in Andheri, Mumbai. The case had been under investigation at the DN Nagar Police Station where officers found nearly 30 dogs to have been victims of sexual abuse.

Mar 15, 2021

Pune's rickshaw driver becomes overnight sensation; his Lavani dance video is must-watch [viral video]

A short clip of the lovely dance video was shared on Twitter by the Deputy Director of Maharashtra Information Centre, Dayanand Kamble. It has since gone viral.

Mar 15, 2021

Maharashtra: Fire breaks out at plastic factory in Thane's Asangaon area

A plastic factory in Asangaon area of Thane, Maharashtra caught fire. At least 12 fire engines have been rushed to the spot.

Mar 9, 2021

Jalgaon horror: Cops force girls at hostel to strip and dance; govt orders probe

In a shocking incident, a few police personnel along with some other men allegedly forced a few girls to strip and dance at a government-run hostel in Jalgaon of Maharashtra.

Mar 3, 2021

Dadra and Nagar Haveli MP found dead at hotel in Mumbai | Details inside

Mohan Delkar, a seven-time MP from Dadra and Nagar Haveli, has been found dead at a hotel in Mumbai's Marine Drive.

Feb 22, 2021

Don't mistake sanitiser for water; BMC Commissioner just did [video]

BMC Assistant Commissioner Ramesh Pawar took a sip from a sanitiser bottle thinking its water while presenting the budget of the Education Department for the year 2021-22.

Feb 3, 2021

Bird flu: Goa bans transportation of birds from Maharashtra, Karnataka

The Goa administration on Tuesday banned transportation and entry of birds and eggs from neighbouring Maharashtra and Karnataka in wake of the bird flu scare.

Jan 19, 2021

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