Maharashtra: All services except essential ones to be shut after 8 pm
New restrictions will come into force in Maharashtra from 8 pm on Wednesday night. The government has implemented section 144 of the CrPC in the entire state, under which the gathering of more than five people will be banned at one place. It has been called a type of curfew in which people will be barred from leaving home unless there is any urgent or essential work.
Apr 14, 2021, 09:30 AM IST
Maharashtra curfew: House-helps allowed to travel, work in Mumbai, says BMC
The Mumbai civic body - Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) – has said that domestic helps can go to work during the 15-day long lockdown-style restrictions imposed across Maharashtra to break the chain of COVID-19 infections.
Apr 14, 2021, 08:59 AM IST
Amid lockdown-like curfew in Maharashtra, exodus of migrant workers begins in state
The country had last year witnessed a major movement of migrant labourers and workers after the imposition of a nationwide lockdown in the last week of March. The nationwide lockdown resulted in an exodus of migrant workers from cities to their native places.
Apr 14, 2021, 07:20 AM IST
15-day lockdown style curfew in Maharashtra from 8 PM today, only essential services allowed
A 15-day long lockdown-style curfew will come into force from 8 PM in Maharashtra from Wednesday in order to curb the spread of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 14, 2021, 06:31 AM IST
Lockdown style curfew in Maharashtra from April 14: What will remain open, closed explained here
As Maharashtra reels under a severe COVID-19 wave, the MVA government on Tuesday announced over a 15-day-long statewide curfew from April 14, entailing stricter curbs on public activities, to stem the infection spread and flagged a "shortage" of medical oxygen and beds.
Apr 13, 2021, 23:24 PM IST
Section 144, lockdown-like restrictions imposed in Maharashtra from 8 pm tomorrow, says CM Uddhav Thackeray
The Maharashtra Chief Minister stated that the situation is much worse than last year and that the state's medical system is under stress. "We are continuously upgrading our healthcare infrastructure but they are under pressure. There is a shortage of medical oxygen, beds and the demand for Remdesivir has also increased," CM Uddhav said.
Apr 13, 2021, 21:02 PM IST
Complete lockdown may take place from Tuesday night in Maharashtra for 15 days?
The state government has started preparations for the lockout, which is likely to be implemented from midnight. To deal with the second wave, CM Uddhav Thackeray and his deputy Ajit Pawar held meetings to discuss the SOP and hand over the financial powers to the local authorities.
Apr 13, 2021, 19:30 PM IST
Source: Complete lockdown may take place across Maharashtra from midnight
The state government has started preparations for the lockout, which is likely to be implemented from midnight. To deal with the second wave, CM Uddhav Thackeray and his deputy Ajit Pawar held meetings to discuss the SOP and hand over the financial powers to the local authorities.
Apr 13, 2021, 18:24 PM IST
Lockdown during weekends in Maharashtra, shrines, shops, restaurants shut
As per the notification, essential services including medical, grocery, fruit, and milk shops will be allowed to remain open during the restriction period of lockdown in Maharashtra. The Uddhav Thackeray-led government in Maharashtra may consider a complete lockdown across the state if the number of coronavirus cases falls during the lockdown.
Apr 09, 2021, 18:04 PM IST
Lockdown in Maharashtra again? CM Uddhav Thackeray asks officials to prepare plan
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray followed the recommendation by state COVID-19 task force and asked officials to prepare a plan to implement a lockdown which will not have a major impact on economy.
Mar 28, 2021, 21:24 PM IST
Lockdown will be imposed if people do not follow COVID-19 rules: Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope
Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope warned that if people do not follow laid out COVID-19 rules then a total lockdown will have to be imposed.
Mar 28, 2021, 17:37 PM IST
Maharashtra issues new COVID-19 guidelines; private offices, theatres to operate at 50% capacity
Due to the alarming rise in coronavirus cases in Maharashtra, the state issued fresh guidelines for private offices, cinema halls and auditoriums to stop spread of the infection.
Mar 19, 2021, 17:11 PM IST
Ahead of COVID-19 lockdown, people flock liquor shop in Nagpur, flout social distancing norms
Due to a surge in COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra, the state government on Thursday (March 11) decided to impose a lockdown in Nagpur district from March 15 to 21.
Mar 13, 2021, 10:59 AM IST
Strict lockdown will be enforced in parts of Maharashtra: CM Uddhav Thackeray amid COVID-19 case surge
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray was speaking after receiving the first dose of the vaccine against COVID-19 at the government-run J J Hospital in Mumbai. He said the government has been requesting people to wear a mask, maintain physical distance and avoid moving out unnecessarily.
Mar 11, 2021, 18:08 PM IST
Lockdown imposed in 11 Thane hotspots from March 13 to 31 as COVID-19 cases surge, Here’s what is open and what will remain closed
A lockdown starting from March 13 was declared on Monday (March 8) in 11 hotspots in Thane city by the civic administration. The lockdown will remain in place till March 31. The order was issued by Vipin Sharma, Thane Municipal Commissioner.
Mar 09, 2021, 11:35 AM IST
Maharashtra imposes partial lockdown in THIS city amid surge in COVID-19 cases
“Night restrictions (9 pm- 6 am) to be imposed in Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) amid rising #COVID19 cases from March 11 to April 4. Full lockdown on weekends. During this period, schools, colleges, wedding halls to remain closed,” said Maharashtra Minister Eknath Shinde in the announcement.
Mar 07, 2021, 21:03 PM IST
COVID-19 cases rise again in India, Maharashtra may face lockdown!
The Coronavirus has reached 1,11,73,761 cases in the country, including 1,76,319 active cases, while the death toll has risen to 1,57,548. According to the Ministry of Health, a total of 1,80,05,503 people have been vaccinated against COVID-19 so far.
Mar 05, 2021, 19:30 PM IST
Don't want to impose it but 'majboori', says Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray on lockdown
Maharashtra Chief Minister on Sunday (February 28) expressed his disinterest in imposing another lockdown in the state. CM Uddhav Thackeray said, "I do not want to impose it but 'majboori' (helplessness) is also something," while addressing the press.
Mar 01, 2021, 18:25 PM IST
Lockdown to be imposed in Maharashtra amid surging COVID-19 cases? Here's what CM Uddhav Thackeray said
An editorial in the Shiv Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana' on Tuesday said after Thackeray's comments, BJP leader Pravin Darekar remarked that the government should not create an atmosphere of terror and not act like a tyrant regime. The Sena hit out at the opposition while citing Delhi-based AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria's comment.
Feb 23, 2021, 18:32 PM IST
Case filed against former BJP MP for flouting COVID-19 norms at wedding in Maharashtra
A case has been registered against former BJP MP Dhananjay Mahadik and two others for violating COVID-19 norms in a marriage function of Mahadik`s son. A case has been registered under section 188, 269, 271 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) along with relevant sections of the Disaster Management Act.
Feb 23, 2021, 08:19 AM IST
