Health secy writes to Maha govt
Amid concerns over rising COVID-19 cases, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan has written to the Maharashtra government warning about a second wave in the state and listed out several lapses in the state's management of the coronavirus pandemic. The letter said that the state must be ready for any worst-case scenarios and also advised that the authorities strengthen their surveillance by house to house search for active cases/contacts in containment zones. Photo by Sanjay Hadkar/BCCL
Second wave in Maharashtra
"Maharashtra is at the beginning of the second wave of COVlD-19 pandemic. There is very limited active effort to track, test, isolate cases and quarantine contacts. There is no adherence to COVID-appropriate behaviour among people both in rural and urban areas. The Central team inferred that the administrative mechanism should be reinstated to the level witnessed in August-September 2020 to contain/suppress the COVlD transmission," observed Health secretary Rajesh Bhushan. Photo by Kaushik Naik/BCCL
Victoria carriages in Mumbai
The iconic Victoria carriages, that Bombay was once famous for, are now back on the streets of Mumbai, but this time, sans the horses. Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray inaugurated the electric carriages on Sunday, and this week, Mumbai will see the battery-operated e-buggies giving a taste of the colonial city, albeit in their upgraded avatar! In the first phase, the e-carriages will run at the Gateway of India, Marine Drive and Nariman Point.
Somaiya meets Mansukh Hiren's family
BJP leader Kirit Somaiya on Tuesday visited deceased Mansukh Hiren's residence in Thane and met his family. Hiren was apparently the owner of the explosives-laden SUV that was parked outside the Ambani residence. A few days ago, he was found dead near the Thane creek and a probe has now been launched to investigate his death. Photo by Anil Shinde/BCCL
Thane fire
A fire was reported in a house near Kapurbawadi junction on Ghodbunder road on Tuesday morning. Fire brigade personnel were rushed to the site and the blaze was brought under control in no time. No injuries or casualties have been reported in the incident.
Work From Home, Again!
BMC Education Dept issued an order asking all schools in its jurisdiction to discontinue 50% rotational attendance rule from March 17. Teachers will take their classes in 'Work From Home' pattern with help of e-learning platforms until further orders.
Photo: PTI
Fire breaks out in Kalyan
A major fire broke out at Adharwadi dumping ground in Kalyan. While the cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, this is the third fire since last year. Three fire tenders and multiple water tankers were sent to the spot to douse the blaze. The fire was reported at 9.30 pm.
Photo: Uma Kadam/BCCL
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