'Bodies cannot be left lying for hours': Bombay HC asks Maharashtra govt, BMC for info on condition of crematoriums
• 4 years agoReferring to reports of relatives of COVID-19 victims being forced to queue outside crematoriums, the high court said that a body should not be released from a hospital if there is a waiting period at a crematorium
Mumbai records lowest rise in COVID-19 cases since 30 March; daily cases fall by over 47% in 20 days
Fp Staff • 4 years agoA civic official said that increased testing and isolation of patients along with the exodus of migrant labourers may have led to the decline in COVID-19 cases
Maharashtra will float global tender for vaccines, Remdesivir to meet shortage, says Ajit Pawar
• 4 years agoOn demand for free vaccines, Pawar said that Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray will explain the government's stand on 1 May
Maharashtra imposes 'stricter' curbs on movement; max 25 allowed at marriages, offices to function at 15%
Fp Staff • 4 years agoThe new restrictions under the government's "Break- the-Chain" programme will come into effect from 22 April 8 pm and will remain effective till 7 am on 1 May
Maharashtra govt hints at lockdown, BJP offers support; CM to meet COVID task force today
• 4 years agoDeputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said he would hold a meeting on Monday on working out a financial package for the sections whose livelihood will be impacted by the lockdown
COVID-19 update: Streets, markets deserted as first weekend lockdown comes into force in Maharashtra
• 4 years agoThe first weekend lockdown in Maharashtra, the worst-hit state by the novel coronavirus, began at 8 pm on Friday and it will continue till 7 am on Monday