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Maharashtra logs 31 new Omicron variant cases, count reaches 141

Maharashtra reported as many as 31 new cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus on Sunday, taking the tally of such patients in the state to 141, the health department said. Of these, Mumbai saw 27 cases, which raised the city's count of such cases to 73, it said in a statement. All these cases were found through the screening at the Mumbai international airport. Four of the patients hail from Gujarat, three from Karnataka, two each from Kerala and Delhi, one each from Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh and from other parts of Maharashtra - Jalgaon, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Aurangabad -, while two are foreign nationals, the department said. In Thane, two cases were reported on Sunday, and one each in Pune rural and Akola, it said. Of the total 141 Omicron patients detected so far in the state, 73 are in Mumbai, 19 in Pimpri Chinchwad (near Pune city), 16 in rural parts of Pune district, seven in Pune city, five each in Satara and Osmanabad, three in Thane city, two each in Kalyan Dombivli

MSRTC strike: Demand for merger with state govt not acceptable, says Dy CM

The demand by striking MSRTC staffers for merger of the undertaking with the state government was not acceptable, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar told the Assembly on Friday.

Omicron scare: Seven-day home quarantine in Mumbai for Dubai passengers

Dubai is a hub for international travel and passengers take connecting flights from the city.

Amid rising Covid-19 cases, Maharashtra govt announces fresh curbs

9-6 night curbs in Maharashtra amid Omicron spread, cap on wedding guests

Maharashtra Assembly to elect new Speaker on December 28

The decision was taken in a cabinet meeting, said an official from the Chief Minister's Office

Maharashtra govt signs agreements worth Rs 5,051 crore with 12 companies

It said the MoUs will help achieve all-round industrial growth in the state

Central grant of Rs 1,667 cr released to Maha under Jal Jeevan Mission

A central grant of Rs 1,667 crore has been released to Maharashtra under Jal Jeevan Mission, Ministry of Jal Shakti informed on Saturday.

Maha govt waives exam fee of board students who lost parents due to Covid

The fee to be waived is for the board exams to be conducted in 2022

People trying to frame me like they framed Anil Deshmukh: Nawab Malik

Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik on Saturday claimed that some people are trying to frame him in a false case just like they did with former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh.The NCP leader said, "While I was on a trip abroad, some people caught two persons in a car, taking pictures. It was found that one of them has been writing against me on his Koo handle. He is usually seen wherever I go to the authorities or submit documents.""We will give his information to Mumbai Police Commissioner and ask for a probe. I have multiple pieces of evidence against many conspirators. People are framing me like they framed Anil Deshmukh. It is not like we are scared, but what is the intention," he said.This comes a day after Malik shared photos on Twitter of some people who were allegedly "doing a recce of his house"."These people riding in this car have been doing 'recce' at my house and school for the last few days. Let me know if anyone recognizes them. To those in the picture, I want to ..

BJP to form govt in Maharashtra, says Rane as Fadnavis, Pawar visit Delhi

Union minister Narayan Rane on Friday claimed that the BJP will form government in Maharashtra in March

Maha: MVA coalition completes two years, proves durable despite challenges

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government in Maharashtra which completes two years in power on November 27 has survived against all odds amid the coronavirus pandemic

Maha govt announces salary hike for MSRTC employees amid strike deadlock

In a bid to end the near-month-long strike of MSRTC employees, Maharashtra Transport Minister Anil Parab on Wednesday announced a salary hike

Maharashtra: BJP leader Kirit Somaiya to visit violence-hit Amaravati

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kirit Somaiya on Monday said that he will be visiting the violence-hit Maharashtra's Amaravati district on November 17

State scan: Maharashtra govt in the news for all the wrong reasons

It is hardly surprising that India woke up last week to read juicy details of an extortion and money laundering case against former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh

Won't arrest Sameer Wankhede without giving prior notice: Maha govt to HC

Wankhede moved the Bombay High Court on Thursday, seeking interim protection from arrest or any coercive action against him

Maharashtra home minister rules out probe against NCB official Wankhede

Dilip Walse-Patil on Thursday said there was "no question" of the state government ordering any investigation against the NCB officer

Rs 25 Cr be disbursed for kids who lost parents to Covid-19 in Maha: SC

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed for the disbursal of over Rs 25 crore deposited with it five years ago

Activist Anna Hazare warns of agitation for Lokayukta in Maharashtra

Activist Anna Hazare on Thursday said he would launch an agitation if the Maharashtra government did not enact a Lokayukta Act and appoint an independent anti-corruption ombudsman

Fresh curbs, lockdown will depend on oxygen demands: Maharashtra govt

The state government on Wednesday clarified that fresh curbs or lockdown-like measures would be considered only if the demands for liquid medical oxygen crosses 700 tonnes daily

Bailable warrant issued against former Mumbai police commissioner

The commission had issued summons to Singh multiple times to appear before it, but he failed to do so