The Maharashtra government has constituted a special investigation team (SIT) to probe a recent incident in which a group of people from the minority community allegedly attempted to ‘forcibly’ enter the Trimbakeshwar temple in Nashik. A statement issued by the office of Deputy Chief Minister and State Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said that … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announce ex-gratia for kin of deceased Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announce ex-gratia for kin of deceased At least 11 persons, including a child died and more than 25 were injured after a Mumbai-bound private sleeper bus collided with a speeding truck … Read more
Mumbai recorded 201 fresh cases and one COVID-19 fatality while Pune city added 278 infections and one fatality. Maharashtra on Saturday recorded 1,635 fresh COVID-19 cases and 29 fatalities, taking the tally of infections to 78,56,994 and the toll to 1,43,576, the state health department said. On Friday, the state had recorded 2,068 cases and … Read more
Pune: The state public health department officials on Tuesday stressed on ramping up the Covid-19 testing in the areas reporting Delta-Plus cases. State surveillance expert Dr Pradeep Awate said testing would have to be improved in Amravati, Bhandara, Yavatmal and Gadchiroli districts, from where Delta-Plus cases emerged. Of the 27 new Delta-Plus cases, six each … Read more
Nashik: For the first time, the Nashik Civil hospital has started using a monoclonal antibody cocktail — Regn-Cov — to treat mildly symptomatic, but high-risk, Covid patients as the hospital received 100 vials from the state government, said the district civil surgeon Dr Ashok Thorat The drug, costing Rs 1.2 lakh, has been provided by … Read more
Nashik authorities said night curfew would be enforced in the district between 11 pm to 5 am from Monday till further orders in view of the rise in COVID- 19 cases. Outbreak protocols will be implemented strictly and those not wearing masks will be fined Rs 1,000, while marriage functions, which seem to be a … Read more
As pilgrims visit the Holy city of Trimbakeshwar for the much-awaited annual trip, they choose to make this pilgrimage vacation a luxurious one. By Seema Wadhwa, The city of Nasik is commonly known as the wine city for its many vineyards, making it a popular weekend getaway for Mumbaikars and Punekars. While the new world … Read more
PUNE: Onion prices continue to rise even after India banned onion exports on September 14 to rein in prices. Having increased by 20% to 30% during last 10 days since exports were banned, onion prices are expected to continue their upward trajectory till December as excess rainfall damaged and delayed the kharif harvest in the … Read more