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Coronavirus: Maharashtra government orders closure of theatres, gyms

8:17 pm March 13, 2020

Mumbai: In a drastic step to curb the spread of coronavirus, the Maharashtra government ordered closure of cinema halls, gyms and swimming pools in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Pimpri Chinchwad and Nagpur cities from Friday midnight. Making the announcement in the state Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said the government was invoking the Epidemic […]

Man kills alcoholic elder brother in Nagpur

7:26 pm March 9, 2020

Nagpur: A man allegedly stabbed to death his elder brother in Nagpur’s Wathoda area, police said on Monday. Deceased Vicky Jaiswal (26) was an alcoholic who had recently come to stay with the rest of the family following differences with his wife, an official said. “Vicky’s alcoholism was creating trouble in the family, and after […]

No coronavirus in Maha, don’t panic, but caution needed: CM

8:39 pm March 5, 2020

Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday said no case of coronavirus infection has been found in the state and there was no cause for panic, but caution was necessary for the next eight to ten days. Addressing a press conference here, he also said people should refrain from visiting crowded places. “Extra precaution […]

COVID surge, vaccine shortages spread beyond India’s borders

Online sell of arms? Maharashtra govt warns of strict action

7:57 pm February 29, 2020

Nagpur: Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh on Saturday warned of strict action, after a complaint on the alleged online sell of arms was filed with the Aurangabad Police. He also said the loan waiver announced by the state government will provide huge relief to farmers in the next couple of months. Speaking to reporters in […]

MP: Minor immolates self citing rape; three held

7:56 pm February 26, 2020

Betul (MP): A 14-year-old girl died of severe burn injuries on Wednesday after she immolated herself, alleging rape and harassment by three persons in Madhya Pradesh’s Betul district, police said. The police have arrested all three accused, an official said. The Class 8 student poured kerosene and immolated herself at her home in Devgaon village […]