Movie theatres shut
As the state government imposed stricter restrictions due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, Kasturba Talkies was shut on Tuesday. The state government had on Sunday announced a weekend lockdown and night curfew. During the weekdays, a partial lockdown will be in place in the state from Monday to 30 April. Photo: Uma Kadam/BCCL
Police on duty!
Police ask shopkeepers to shut their shops at Malad market on Tuesday. Photo: Uma Kadam/BCCL
Checking at SV Road
Police were seen patrolling SV Road in Goregaon on Tuesday for violations after prohibitory orders were given on Monday (April 5, 2021). More than five people are not allowed to gather or move around together. Photo: Uma Kadam/BCCL
Goregaon mall shut
The Goregaon City Center mall is shut as the state government has imposed stricter restrictions to curb COVID-19 cases. Photo: Uma Kadam/BCCL
RAT at Dadar station
A health worker in personal protective equipment (PPE) collects a swab sample from a man in Mumbai at Dadar railway station on Tuesday for Rapid Antigen Testing (RAT). Photo: Sanjay Hadkar/BCCL
People return to their native places
TOI Photojournalist captures people returning to their native places as the cases are on the rise once again in Mumbai. The people boarded the train from Dadar terminus. Photo: Sanjay Hadkar/BCCL
Roadside shops closed
The shops were shut at Dadar market following the restrictions imposed by the state government amid rising COVID-19 cases. Photo: Sanjay Hadkar/BCCL
COVID-19 norms flouted
Even though the cases are dangerously rising in the city, a huge crowd was seen at the vegetable market in Dadar flouting all COVID-19 norms that are currently in place. Photo: Sanjay Hadkar/BCCL
The silent roads
The roads near Sena Bhavan wore a deserted look on Tuesday morning. Photo: Sanjay Hadkar/BCCL
Enjoying 'Me' time!
While Shivaji Park is often seen buzzing with people, a stray dog could be seen enjoying the silence as the authorities closed the ground due to rising COVID-19 cases in the city. Photo: Sanjay Hadkar/BCCL
Vashi Sector 17 sealed
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) sealed Sector-17 Vashi road next to Palm Beach as a containment zone in Navi Mumbai on Tuesday. Photo: KK Choudhary/BCCL
Shopkeepers protest in Seawoods
Shopkeepers protest against the lockdown at Navi Mumbai's Seawoods on Tuesday. Photo-KK Choudhary/BCCL
Raj Thackeray stands for students
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray on Tuesday addressed a press conference from his residence Krishna Kunj. One of the most important issues discussed during the meeting was regarding the board exams. He noted that class 10 and class 12 students should be promoted without examinations. "We have no clue about the mental trauma these kids are facing in this pandemic. Just like other students, class 10 and 12 students should also be promoted," he added.
NIA recreates crime scene
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday recreated arrested cop Sachin Vaze's moves at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus from the day he allegedly "handed over" Mansukh Hiren to his accomplice, post which the Thane-based businessman was found dead. According to CCTV footage, Vaze was spotted boarding a local train at CSMT on March 4, a day before Hiren's body was found near Thane creek. According to a TOI report, the NIA suspects that Vaze took a train to Thane, asked Hiren to step out of his house and meet him, and then handed him over to the killers. Photo by Raju Shinde/TIL
748 buildings sealed
With strict restrictions put in place to contain the spread of coronavirus in Mumbai, a total of 748 buildings have been sealed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) at present, where people were found to be positive. As per new guidelines, societies with over 5 cases will be declared mini containment zones. No outsiders will be allowed. AP Photo
Cinema halls shut
In adherence to the new guidelines and restrictions, cinema halls and theatres have also been shut once again in the city. The entertainment and theatre industry has been one of the worst-hit industries due to the pandemic. AP Photo
Siddhivinayak's gates closed
One of the most devoted temples of Mumbai, the Siddhivinayak temple has also closed its doors for devotees. All religious places in the city will remain closed until April 30. However, priests will be allowed inside to perform the daily rituals by ensuring proper precautionary measures. Ardent devotees were still seen folding their hands in reverence outside the gates of the temple on Tuesday morning. Photo: AFP
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