Page 53 - Uddhav Thackeray

Error of judgement by the central govt has led to this: Prithviraj Chavan

Prithviraj Chavan, in an interview with Aditi Phadnis, talks about Maharashtra govt's handling of coronavirus outbreak and the challenges ahead for the state

Covid-19 impact: 60% decline in city traffic as restrictions take effect

The average traffic congestion in Mumbai in 2019 ranges from 60-80% in the morning rush hour (between 8 am and 10 am)

Maharashtra coronavirus curfew starts midnight; 'won't tolerate crowds'

Thackeray said that all essential services will function amid coronavirus outbreak in the state and their transportation will also be allowed but with restrictions

Taking all preventive measures amid coronavirus outbreak: Tech Mahindra

The Pune-headquartered firm was responding to a specific query after a video surfaced where a person was seen arguing with Tech Mahindra employees regarding the safety of staff

Coronavirus: Maharashtra working on plan to tackle economic challenges

On Friday, the state government announced that all non-essential services, including private offices and stores in Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur would remain shut till March 31

Mumbai local trains, Delhi Metro shut till Mar 31 as states battle Covid-19

While the number of confirmed cases in Delhi stand at 27, including a death, Maharashtra reported highest cases in the country at 64

Use cess fund to pay lockdown-affected daily wagers: Fadnavis to state

In a statement, he said steps needed to be taken for daily wagers at a time when major cities like Mumbai, Pune, Thane, Nagpur etc are under lockdown

Maharashtra Health Min warns against travel, cites rise in Covid-19 cases

Talking to reporters, Tope said the number of coronavirus positive patients in the state has increased to 63 with 11 new cases

Maharashtra in partial lock down; shops & offices in Mumbai, Pune shut

\All government offices will function with 25 per cent attendance and local trains and buses will continue to operate as usual in Mumbai to allow for smooth functioning of essential services

Trade in Mumbai goes into lockdown as Uddhav govt shuts offices, shops

On Friday, most shops were shut and the narrow streets empty.

Suburban trains, buses to run with 50% seating capacity: Uddhav Thackeray

After chairing a review meeting here in the evening, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said half of the staff in government offices will work in rotation and come to work on alternate days

Coronavirus: Maharashtra warns will be 'harsh' against non-essential travel

Public transport in Mumbai and government offices will continue, said Thackeray, according to news agency PTI

Here's how government plans to combat Covid-19

State governments are also taking proactive measures. Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra have all moved closer to imposing a lockdown

No plans to put Maharastra on complete lockdown over coronavirus: Thackeray

He, however, has ordered the closing of all schools and colleges in the state

Coronavirus cases touch 32 in Maharashtra, govt expands healthcare services

The laboratory capacity to test samples of suspected novel coronavirus will be expanded to 350 per day from the present 100 per day

MNS sets up shadow cabinet, Raj's son gets Uddhav, Aaditya's portfolios

The rivalry between Raj and Uddhav was part of the state's political grapevine when the former was with the Sena, and out in the open when he walked to form the MNS on March 9, 2006

BJP questions Uddhav's silence on Savarkar, Muslim quota

The BJP asked why he and his party were silent on certain issues such as comments of Congress leaders berating Vinayak Damodar Savarkar

Uddhav visits Ayodhya to mark 100 days as CM, Sena says firm on ideology

The Sena said Thackeray's visit to the temple town is out of devotion for Lord Shriram

After Yes Bank crisis, Maharashtra govt shuns private sector banks

Instructions to the effect have been issued by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to the concerned departments

No proposal on Muslim reservation before Maharashtra govt: Uddhav Thackeray

Thackeray's remarks came days after Minority Affairs Minister Nawab Malik informed the Legislative Council that the state government will provide five per cent quota to Muslims in education