Mumbai logs 44 new COVID-19 cases, zero fatality; active tally at 396
Maharashtra on Tuesday recorded 188 fresh coronavirus cases and two deaths linked to the infection, while 293 more patients recovered in the state, the health department said.
With these additions, the state's overall COVID-19 tally rose to 81,33,682, while the toll increased to 1,48,396, said the department in a bulletin.
On Monday, the state had recorded 91 coronavirus cases, but zero fatality.
Of the fresh cases recorded in the last 24 hours, Mumbai accounted for 44, said the bulletin.
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For watching cockfights, enthusiasts were called through social media, 34 held in police raid in Raigad
Case against NCP leader Awhad for disrupting screening of Marathi movie 'Har Har Mahadev' and roughing up spectators
Congress leader KK Pandey died of a cardiac arrest during Bharat Jodo Yatra; Rahul Gandhi paid last respects to the deceased and offered condolences to the grieving family.
Total 65 % work of Mumbai Coastal Road Project (South) has been completed. The Coastal Road will reduce the travel time by 70% and fuel consumption by 34%. Total length of coastal road is 10.58 km. It includes 2 km long tunnel on both sides (twin tunnel).
Brahman Mahasangh President Anand Dave on #HarHarMahadev controversy. He says I had alerted the film's director and actor Subodh Bhave that some scenes could stoke controversy.
Delegation of NCP leaders met Maharashtra Guv BS Koshyari demanding dismissal of Agriculture Minister Abdul Sattar from the cabinet for derogatory remarks against party MP Supriya Sule
State human rights commission takes cognisance against KEM hospital & BMC on nurse quarters condition
The Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (MSHRC) has taken suo moto cognisance against the BMC and the dean of King Edward Memorial (KEM) hospital for failing to maintain the nurse quarters of the hospital.
This comes after a huge slab fell on the head of a 40-year-old cook who sustained serious injuries on November 3.
“The hostel building was constructed in 1926 and is 96 years old. There are about 300 nursing students currently occupying it. In spite of several complaints / requests, the corporation failed and neglected to carry out the repairs. Not only that, the corporation failed to carry out its structural audit since 2018,” said an official.
BJP MLA Ram Kadam slams NCP for forcefully stopping the screening of Marathi film Har Har Mahadev
Commuters who used now closed Gokhale bridge are saying that the traffic situation has become very difficult.
A cylinder blasted in Vile Parle chawl injuring five. They are undergoing treatment in a nearby hospital.
City's AQI slips to 'poor' category, stands at 162
Mumbai's Air Quality index (AQI) dipped to 162 'poor' on Tuesday, from Monday's reading of 118 'moderate' according to SAFAR. The report also stated that PM 2.5 and PM 10 concentrations in Mumbai are 84 and 155 respectively.
The city has been witnessing colder days and clear skies and it will remain the same for next two days. According to the India Meteorological Department, the city will be seeing clear sky for the next 48 hours meanwhile the temperature is likely to hover between 35°C to 21°C indicating the days will be sweltering but things may calm down in the evening.
NCP leader Jitendra Awhad & his supporters block the screening of a Marathi film in Thane. "The movie has claimed to show historic events that never happened in reality. Why should such a movie be shown," he said.
Today, on the auspicious occasion of 'Gurupurab', Rahul Gandhi offered Ardas to the memorable Baba Zorawar Singh Baba Fateh Singh Ji's Gurudwara at Degloor, Nanded.
A case of cheating has been registered u/s 420 & 34 of IPC against ShivSena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leader & former state minister Anil Parab, in connection with the Dapoli resort fraud case. Further investigation underway: Dapoli Police (ANI)
Gokhale bridge closure blessing in disguise as Versova-Andheri metro ridership rises significantly
The closure of Gokhale bridge– which provided easy connectivity between the east and west sides of Andheri– has led to a surge in people opting for Metro 1 by almost 20% to cross over the suburban railway tracks.
Figures shared by the Mumbai Metro One Private Limited (MMOPL), the special purpose vehicle operating and maintaining the 11.4-km long Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar blue line, showed that till 5 pm, the overall ridership increased by around 11,000 passengers, compared to last Monday.
“Ridership of stations to the west of Andheri, namely Versova, D N Nagar and Azad Nagar improved by 17%. Ridership of Azad Nagar Metro alone improved by 26%,” said an MMOPL spokesperson.
