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Atikh Rashid
Atikh is Senior Correspondent with The Indian Express' Pune bureau and reports on local issues, politics, governance and cinema. He tweets @ThePikaro
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Dedicated ‘post-Covid care’ to be available at five facilities in Pune for recovered patientsSubscriber Only
September 29, 2020 22:40 IST
The health authorities and the Covid-19 task force formed by the administration has studied post-Covid care protocols and decided to provide institutional facilities to discharged patients as, at present, the focus was on positive patients and critical care.
Tue, Sep 29, 2020
Restaurants in Maharashtra to open for dine-in from October first weekSubscriber Only
September 28, 2020 18:22 IST
The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Sitaram Kunte and Excise Secretary Valsa Nair Singh. Apart from representatives of Pune restaurant owners association, those from Mumbai and Nagpur too participated in the meet.
Mon, Sep 28, 2020
Maharashtra: Some collectors call for ‘janata curfews’, but face oppn from lockdown-weary residentsSubscriber Only
September 25, 2020 20:58 IST
Earlier this week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had expressed his reservations about short and local lockdowns being observed in several states, and asked them to evaluate their usefulness as well as the adverse impact they have on economic activities.
Sat, Sep 26, 2020
Readers didn’t get newspapers during lockdown — now, grocers have no ‘raddi’Subscriber Only
September 24, 2020 21:15 IST
With a halt in printing in the early weeks of the lockdown, newspaper scrap is in short supply across the country. With no import of cheap paper for recycling units, retail users such as grocers and snacks sellers are feeling the pinch due to increased price.
Thu, Sep 24, 2020Dine-in service shut for 6 months, desperate restaurant owners urge Uddhav Thackeray to allow itSubscriber Only
September 24, 2020 06:37 IST
As per a survey report titled 'Indian Restaurant Industry-Mid Covid-19', brought out by food-ordering app Zomato, nearly 40 per cent restaurants may shut down permanently due to the disruption caused by the pandemic.
Thu, Sep 24, 2020
Dine-in service shut for 6 months, desperate restaurant owners urge Maharashtra CM to allow itSubscriber Only
September 23, 2020 22:24 IST
On Wednesday, BJP MLA from Shivajinagar constituency Siddharth Shirole – who is also a restaurateur -- wrote to Thackeray, urging him to lift the “unfair restrictions” on restaurants.
Wed, Sep 23, 2020
Treatment of asymptomatic Covid patients not covered under MJPJAY: Pune Divisional CommissionerSubscriber Only
September 16, 2020 00:10 IST
The patients (asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic) will not enjoy benefits of the 'cashless insurance scheme' even if they are admitted to hospitals which are empanelled under the scheme, said Pune Divisional Commissioner Saurabh Rao on Tuesday.
Wed, Sep 16, 2020
Pune women’s panels’ next task–ensuring girl students go for higher studies, clearing obstacles in their pathSubscriber Only
September 09, 2020 21:01 IST
Nearly 25,000 volunteers linked to 1,455 committees have been asked to reach out to girls who have passed Class X and Class XII in the recently-announced state board results, and find out if they would be continuing their higher education and if not, the reasons behind the decision.
Thu, Sep 10, 2020
Oxygen manufacturers in Pune asked to reserve 80% output for medical use, industrialists protest moveSubscriber Only
September 08, 2020 23:52 IST
Rates of cylinders up by 75% as demand increases by 50%; district administration to strictly monitor supply of essential gas.
Wed, Sep 09, 2020
Pune: No more than 50 guests allowed in marriages, strict social distancing norms to be followedSubscriber Only
September 07, 2020 10:57 IST
The notification also asked the organisers to videograph the event and provide the footage to the local police station within five days. They are also required to submit a list of attendees prior to the function.
Mon, Sep 07, 2020
Maharashtra: Over 93,000 cattle infected with lumpy skin disease in stateSubscriber Only
September 03, 2020 03:12 IST
The virus is not zoonotic and doesn’t infect humans through consumption of milk or meat. Though it affects the cow and buffalo, however, infection in the latter has been found to be minimal.
Thu, Sep 03, 2020
Explained: What is Malegaon’s ‘immunity boosting’ kaadha, and why you should be careful before gulping it downSubscriber Only
August 30, 2020 08:32 IST
Formulae of 'kaadhas' have been shared widely on social media, with claims that they have prophylactic properties against the coronavirus. However, some users are complaining of gastrointestinal troubles.
Mon, Aug 31, 2020
500 daily cases from Pune district’s rural areasSubscriber Only
August 23, 2020 20:54 IST
Officials attribute it to increased testing.
Sun, Aug 23, 2020Posts on ‘corona hoax’, fear of doctors keep Parbhani residents away from treatmentSubscriber Only
August 13, 2020 21:12 IST
As cases cross 1,200, doctors fear infection count could be much higher.
Fri, Aug 14, 2020
Pune: This boy walked 11 km to school every day and scored 82% in Class 10Subscriber Only
July 31, 2020 23:49 IST
Ananta has already set himself the goal of becoming an IAS officer.
Sat, Aug 01, 2020
Pune: Lavasa residents oppose proposal to set up Covid facility, say hill city has ‘vulnerable’ populationsSubscriber Only
July 27, 2020 22:28 IST
Pune MP Girish Bapat had written to District Collector Naval Kishore Ram on July 23, stating that Covid-19 was spreading fast in Mulshi tehsil and there was an urgent need to improve the local health infrastructure by adding temporary facilities with additional beds.
Mon, Jul 27, 2020
Pune bar owners refuse to pay up annual licence fee, seek concessionSubscriber Only
July 22, 2020 01:20 IST
In March, the State Excise Department had allowed licence holders to pay the annual fee in three instalments – 25 per cent by June 30, 25 per cent by September 30 and the remaining 50 per cent by December 31, owing to business disruptions caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
Wed, Jul 22, 2020
No extension of lockdown, certain restrictions will remain in place: Pune CollectorSubscriber Only
July 20, 2020 23:26 IST
The administration believes that continuation of the lockdown in its present form will not be required, although some restrictions will remain in place to avoid crowding, said Pune Collector Naval Kishore Ram.
Mon, Jul 20, 2020
Counsel and send asymptomatic, mildly symptomatic patients home: Pune DC to private hospitalsSubscriber Only
July 17, 2020 21:30 IST
Pune District Collector Naval Kishore Ram said the decision was in keeping with guidelines issued by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for treatment of asymptomatic patients, would improve bed availability at hospitals, and help alleviate fear of the disease among the public.
Fri, Jul 17, 2020
Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad to go under 10-day lockdown from July 14Subscriber Only
July 10, 2020 19:55 IST
As per Pune Divisional Commissioner Deepak Mhaisekar, first five days of the lockdown will be stringent with exemption only for milk, medicine and operation of clinics and hospitals.
Fri, Jul 10, 2020
Amid Mission Begin Again, Marathwada feels the lockdown heat as cases surgeSubscriber Only
July 05, 2020 23:46 IST
Various district administrations have imposed blanket curfews, at a time when cities and towns with much larger case counts are opening up. As reported by The Indian Express earlier, over a million migrants have returned to Marathwada between March and June.
Mon, Jul 06, 2020
Pune: Timing, route of ‘paduka procession’ by buses to remain under wrapsSubscriber Only
June 29, 2020 02:01 IST
Meanwhile, amid the pandemic, Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) will lose revenue of about Rs 1 crore it usually earns by operating special buses to Pandharpur from Pune and nearby areas.
Mon, Jun 29, 2020
Maharashtra: For over 10 lakh workers who returned to Marathwada, scheme for migrants offers little helpSubscriber Only
June 23, 2020 00:25 IST
The scheme for migrant workers' welfare, however, leaves inter-district migrants completely out of its purview, focusing only on 116 districts across six states which see high inter-state migration.
Tue, Jun 23, 2020
For over 10 lakh workers who returned to Marathwada, PM’s scheme for migrants offers little helpSubscriber Only
June 22, 2020 21:34 IST
According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the districts chosen for Garib Kalyan Rozgar Abhiyan (GKRA) are those where more than 25,000 migrant workers have returned in the last few months.
Tue, Jun 23, 2020
Outbreak set to stall tree plantation in MaharashtraSubscriber Only
June 15, 2020 05:15 IST
However, as per department officials in Pune Circle, the office has not received any funds to go ahead with the planned plantation drive although nurseries are filled with saplings.
Mon, Jun 15, 2020Journalism of Courage
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