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BMC data till April 8: Five wards account for 55 per cent COVID-19 positive cases in MumbaiSubscriber Only
April 10, 2020 02:26 IST
In a bid to stop further spread of the infection from these wards, the civic body has shut down all shops, including those selling groceries and vegetables, in some parts. BMC is making arrangements to home deliver essential goods in these wards.
Fri, Apr 10, 2020
Coronavirus: Mumbai curve has not reached its full potential yet, says BMC CommissionerSubscriber Only
April 08, 2020 01:17 IST
"We have managed to find index cases here and in Dharavi. The index and their contacts have been traced. That is why some 300 people from Dharavi and the Worli fishing village have been moved out to Sabagruh and Poddar hospitals," BMC Commissioner Praveen Pardeshi says.
Wed, Apr 08, 2020
Mumbai: 150 booked for attending Tablighi Jamaat event, entering city after March 23 lockdownSubscriber Only
April 07, 2020 04:00 IST
In a March 16 order, the state government had instructed that all passengers arriving from Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, UAE and USA after February 15 would have to undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine.
Tue, Apr 07, 2020
The Recovered: Those who tested positive, yet battled coronavirus, and came out winningSubscriber Only
April 05, 2020 00:02 IST
Hidden behind the grim statistics of death and mounting cases of COVID-19 is another heartwarming number: of those who tested positive, yet battled the virus and more, and came out winning. The Sunday Express tells their stories — from a choreographer in Bengaluru who can’t wait to get back to her dance studio to a student in Surat who used her time in isolation to reflect on life, family and friends
Sun, Apr 05, 2020
Dharavi housing society sealed, BMC probing if virus transmission has Tablighi Jamaat linkSubscriber Only
April 02, 2020 23:40 IST
The civic body said they have traced at least four persons from Dharavi who had attended the Tablighi meet in Delhi. The 56-year-old man who died, civic officials suspect, may have had contact with one of them.
Fri, Apr 03, 2020
BMC traces 150 contacts of patients at Worli Koliwada, 87 shifted to hospitalSubscriber Only
April 02, 2020 04:46 IST
The move came after three persons tested positive for the virus on Wednesday, including a senior citizen couple, taking the number of the infected from Koliwada and its neighbouring slums to 15 since Sunday.
Thu, Apr 02, 2020
Behind barricades, Worli Koliwada residents struggle for essentialsSubscriber Only
April 01, 2020 03:24 IST
With four new cases being reported on Wednesday, 12 people have tested positive for COVID-19 from the area. The BMC has said that 146 containment areas have been sealed after COVID-19 cases were reported in the locality.
Wed, Apr 01, 2020
BMC issues circular: Bodies must be cremated irrespective of religionSubscriber Only
March 31, 2020 09:03 IST
Guidelines issued on handling COVID 19-infected dead bodies allow for the burial or cremation of persons who have died of the disease, while setting out the procedures to be followed to prevent infection from spreading from the body.
Tue, Mar 31, 2020
BMC seals Worli Koliwada as eight test positive; cops to help with essential suppliesSubscriber Only
March 30, 2020 23:13 IST
The entry and exit of residents was barred to prevent further transmission, and police roped in to provide essential supplies. The BMC disinfected and fumigated the area on Monday.
Mon, Mar 30, 2020
1,200 travellers asked to self-quarantine in Mumbai can’t be tracedSubscriber Only
March 29, 2020 03:34 IST
Officials said over 2,200 travellers were advised to self-quarantine either at facilities created by BMC or at their own homes, provided they had enough space to isolate themselves from their family members and neighbours.
Sun, Mar 29, 2020
People harrassed after their names were circulates identifying them as infected patientsSubscriber Only
March 26, 2020 22:10 IST
Man, a businessman based in Dubai his wife, children and other family members live in Dharavi. After his personal details has gone viral he was flooded with calls and messages from relatives, friends asking for his health and unknown people calling him coronavirus infected person.
Thu, Mar 26, 2020
Recovered, Mumbai, Pune coronavirus cases return home to cheers by neighboursSubscriber Only
March 26, 2020 05:14 IST
Maharashtra's first positive cases, they finally got the second result confirming them negative and ending their 14-day isolation, at 5.30 am Wednesday.
Thu, Mar 26, 2020
Maharashtra: 63-yr-old had visited Surat, apartment in quarantineSubscriber Only
March 23, 2020 03:51 IST
A 60-year-old woman, who had travelled to Saudi Arabia, tested positive. And a 35-year-old man from Navi Mumbai tested positive after visiting Istanbul. The man who died had travelled to Surat and returned by train earlier this March. He developed symptoms of fever about 13 days ago
Mon, Mar 23, 2020
Second coronavirus death in Mumbai, 12 fresh cases in MaharashtraSubscriber Only
March 23, 2020 03:44 IST
As Maharashtra’s positive cases jumped to 76, with 12 new cases detected on Sunday, six surfaced in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
Mon, Mar 23, 2020
Maharashtra: Mahul, Chembur buildings could be used to quarantine 20,000 from Middle EastSubscriber Only
March 21, 2020 06:30 IST
Over 20,000 Indians are expected to arrive in Mumbai in the next few days from the Middle East. As per procedure, all of them will be quarantined.
Sat, Mar 21, 2020
Maharashtra: Construction work goes on unabated, no safety gear for labourersSubscriber Only
March 21, 2020 05:00 IST
With 19 cases being reported in Mumbai and neighbouring areas, construction workers said to be the most vulnerable working at various projects have not found any mention in government directives.
Sat, Mar 21, 2020
Dharavi’s small-scale manufacturing units take a hitSubscriber Only
March 20, 2020 03:40 IST
Fifty-year-old Mohammad Zafar, a worker in one of the garment manufacturing units of Dharavi, said he has not seen this kind of slowdown in last 30 years, we don’t have work, after demonetisation, spread of coronavirus has jolted the industries
Fri, Mar 20, 2020
Coronavirus: Over 20,000 Indians from Middle East set to arrive, Mumbai to raise quarantine capacitySubscriber Only
March 19, 2020 02:41 IST
Recently, BMC had received instructions from the Centre to be prepared to quarantine Indian nationals who would be airlifted and brought to the Mumbai international airport from various countries till the end of March.
Thu, Mar 19, 202050 per cent staff rule: BMC to crack down on violatorsSubscriber Only
March 19, 2020 02:16 IST
Meanwhile, To contain the spread of COVID-19, BMC chief Praveen Pardeshi late Wednesday night ordered shops to be shut on alternative days.
Thu, Mar 19, 2020
Coronavirus outbreak: BMC starts shutting down public parksSubscriber Only
March 18, 2020 02:37 IST
The BMC had last week said that as part of its attempts to ensure social distancing, among various other measures, it would also shut down public parks.
Wed, Mar 18, 2020
Coronavirus: 63-year-old Mumbai man received his own ‘death message’, say neighboursSubscriber Only
March 18, 2020 02:24 IST
The residents alleged that after the man tested positive, people who managed to identify him, sent him hate messages and discriminated against his family members.
Wed, Mar 18, 2020
Mumbai coronavirus measures: Housing societies screen, sanitise outsiders at entrance gatesSubscriber Only
March 16, 2020 05:00 IST
Lokhandwala Oshiwara Citizens’ Association (LOCA) has arranged for digital thermometers to check non-residents entering the building.
Mon, Mar 16, 2020
BMC officials took bribe for issuing hawker licences: UnionSubscriber Only
March 09, 2020 03:19 IST
Syed Haider Imam, general secretary of All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) Hawkers’ Union, alleged that civic officials in the licence department, who are also members of the zonal TVC, have accepted bribes to approve names of the hawkers who were earlier declared ineligible.
Mon, Mar 09, 2020
Mumbai: Civic body may allow food trucks to operate during daySubscriber Only
March 04, 2020 02:40 IST
The policy states that food trucks would operate as per Shop and Establishment Act, which allows eateries to remain functional till 1.30 pm.The law was earlier amended to allow eateries to remain open for 24 hours in establishments that operated within gated premises and commercial hubs.
Wed, Mar 04, 2020
Worli Koliwada fishermen urge Aaditya to stop reclamation at Worli seafaceSubscriber Only
February 21, 2020 04:00 IST
The fishermen claimed that for more than a month, they were trying to meet Aaditya but there has been no response from his office. Aaditya, who is the youngest minister in the state cabinet, is also the MLA from Worli.
Fri, Feb 21, 2020Journalism of Courage
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