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Masks not mandatory but govt wants people to use them: Maharashtra minister

Maharashtra has been witnessing a surge in daily Covid-19 cases in recent weeks. Monday was the fifth consecutive day the state witnessed 1,000 plus infections.

Maharashtra reports 1,036 fresh coronavirus cases, zero fatalities

There are 7,429 active Covid-19 cases in the state now, including 5,238 in Mumbai and 1,172 in neighbouring Thane

Maharashtra logs 1,494 Covid cases, 137 more than day before; one fatality

The state had recorded 1,357 new coronavirus infections and one pandemic-related death the day before

All 4 Maha Vikas Aghadi candidates will win Rajya Sabha polls: Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday expressed confidence that all four candidates of the ruling alliance in Maharashtra will win the Rajya Sabha polls and said they wanted the polls to be deferred so that there is no horse-trading.Raut accused the BJP of using central investigative agencies against political rivals."We wanted to postpone the dates of RS elections so that no horse-trading is being done. BJP's intention is clear, they want to use money & central investigative agencies to destroy the environment. We are in power here, they shouldn't forget this," Raut told reporters.The Shiv Sena leader said Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has four candidates in the Rajya Sabha elections and the ruling alliance will win all four seats."MVA has four candidates in the Rajya Sabha elections and it will win all seats. For those who are in doubt about the 6th seat, our Shiv Sena candidate will go to Rajya Sabha after winning with good votes," he added.The BJP has fielded three candidates ..

All 4 Maha Vikas Aghadi candidates will win Rajya Sabha polls: Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday expressed confidence that all four candidates of the ruling alliance in Maharashtra will win the Rajya Sabha polls and said they wanted the polls to be deferred so that there is no horse-trading.Raut accused the BJP of using central investigative agencies against political rivals."We wanted to postpone the dates of RS elections so that no horse-trading is being done. BJP's intention is clear, they want to use money & central investigative agencies to destroy the environment. We are in power here, they shouldn't forget this," Raut told reporters.The Shiv Sena leader said Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has four candidates in the Rajya Sabha elections and the ruling alliance will win all four seats."MVA has four candidates in the Rajya Sabha elections and it will win all seats. For those who are in doubt about the 6th seat, our Shiv Sena candidate will go to Rajya Sabha after winning with good votes," he added.The BJP has fielded three candidates ..

Uddhav Thackeray expresses concern about targeted killings in Kashmir

"Kashmiri Pandits were shown the dream of 'ghar vapasi' (resettlement in the Valley), but they are being targeted and killed. The exodus of Pandits is shocking," he said.

Wearing mask is not mandatory, but advised: Maharashtra health minister

There has been some increase in positive cases in limited cluster areas like Mumbai, Pune, Thane, and Palghar districts, leading to the hike in India's active cases, says Health Minister Rajesh Tope

Maharashtra Dy CM asks DCP to lose weight, tells partymen to wear masks

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday asked a police official to lose weight

Maharashtra govt asks district, civic officials to ramp up Covid testing

The Maharashtra health department asked district and civic authorities to ramp up coronavirus testing as the numbers of samples being examined had fallen while cases were rising

BJP, Shiv Sena to fight for 6th seat of Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra

The election will be held on June 10

Maharashtra CM warns of curbs as Covid case positivity spikes in Mumbai

Meanwhile, the Mumbai civic body has also asked the jumbo Covid centres to be fully staffed and be on a standby

Follow Covid norms or face restrictions again: Maharashtra CM to people

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday said people should use face masks, vaccinate themselves and follow discipline if they don't wish to experience COVID-19 restrictions again.

Rising Covid-19 cases in Kerala, Maharashtra cause concern in Karnataka

The rising Covid cases in neighbouring states of Kerala and Maharashtra have raised concerns in the Karnataka health department.

Maharashtra records 1,081 new Covid cases, highest in last three months

The active tally of cases in the state now stands at 4,032, including 2,970 cases in Mumbai.

50:50 weightage to CET, Class 12 marks from 2023-24: Maharashtra minister

The performance of students in Class 12 and the CET in Maharashtra will be considered equally while declaring the merit list for undergraduate professional and technical courses, Uday Samant said

Major fire breaks out in Thane factory, exploding cylinders create panic

A major fire broke out in a factory manufacturing scientific equipment in Thane's Wagle Estate area late Saturday night, a civic official said.

Maharashtra logs 529 new Covid-19 cases, zero fatalities in last 24 hours

Maharashtra on Saturday reported 529 new cases of coronavirus infection but no virus-related death, the state health department said.

Cases of B.A. sub-lineage of Omicron found in Maharashtra for first time

Four cases of B.A. 4 variant and three cases of B.A. 5 variant of Omicron detected in Maharashtra, says state health dept

Aryan Khan case: Maha Home Minister demands action against Sameer Wankhede

"There is also information about action against concerned officer. If anyone is falsely implicating an innocent person, then action should be taken against them," said Maha Home Minister Dilip Walse

Rajya Sabha polls: MVA govt, NCP cornered, misled Sambhaji, says Fadnavis

BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis said the MVA government and NCP chief Sharad Pawar misled and cornered Sambhaji Chhatrapati in the run up to the polls for six Rajya Sabha seats from Maharashtra