Maharashtra News LIVE Updates: State reports 5,225 new cases, 154 deaths
Maharashtra continues to report a spike in new Covid-19 cases with 5,225 people testing positive on Thursday. The state also reported 154 deaths on Thursday, while 5,557 more patients recovered from the virus. There are 57,579 active cases in the state at present. Maharashtra's Covid-19 recovery rate stands at 96.93 per cent, while the fatality rate is 2.11 per cent.Stay tuned for all the latest updates here...Read Less
Beed collector told to file compliance report in 8 wks
The Aurangabad bench of the Bombay high court, while hearing the PIL in the alleged MGNREGA scam in Beed district, has asked Radhabinod Airbam Sharma, the newly appointed collector, to investigate the matter. The division bench of the HC, comprising Justice Ravindra Ghuge and Justice Sanjay Mehare, also issued directives to Sharma to submit a compliance report within eight weeks. Full story here
Goods transport earns Bhusawal division Rs 34cr
The Bhusawal division of Central railways has earned revenue of Rs 34.6 crore through the transportation of 66 rakes loaded with vehicles from local manufacturer in Nashik to destinations across the country and perishable commodities from various stations in the division in Kisan rail. Full story here
Soon, only RTO-verified docs can certify licence seekers
Starting September 1, only RTO-verified doctors in Maharashtra will be allowed to issue medical certificates to people looking to renew their driving licences and those above 40 applying for a new licence. Officials of the Regional Transport Office (RTO) said the doctors have to visit RTO offices and have their medical qualifications verified, after which they will be given a login ID to upload the medical certificates. Verified doctors will have to upload the applicant’s medical certificate on the Sarathi portal. Full story here
Temple dedicated to Modi shut down after criticism spirals
A temple in Aundh dedicated to Prime Minister Narendra Modi built by a Bharatiya Janata Party worker Mayur Munde was closed four days after its inauguration over widespread criticism. A statue of Modi installed inside the temple built on private land was removed late on Wednesday night and the structure was covered with paper. Full story here
Lodha returns to housing mkt in Pune
Looking to cash in on the housing boom in the premium sector amid historically low interest rates, Mumbai-based realty firm Lodha Group is returning to the Pune market with an initial 400 unit premium project in the south of the city. Full story here
Universal travel pass valid for local trains too: Railways
Apart from the special passes for the fully vaccinated citizens, universal passes issued by the state government are also valid for local train travel, the railways said on Thursday. Full story here
Malayalees plan grand Onam celebrations over the weekend
Restaurateur Sheetha Chacko, who lost her father earlier this year, has decided to dedicate Onam Sadhya in his memory. “We organised a few pop-up food festivals, where he made a variety of Kerala Roasts among other dishes. He really wanted to do something big for Onam, so we are fulfilling his wishes by serving a grand Onam Sadhya at the restaurant,” said the partner at Deccan Darbar in Kondhwa. Full story here