Mumbai News Live Updates: Rajesh Tope says no consensus on opening up local trains, discussion to be held with railway authorities
Mumbai News Live Updates: Rajesh Tope says no consensus on opening up local trains, discussion to be held with railway authorities
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Mumbai News Live Updates: Rajesh Tope says no consensus on opening up local trains, discussion to be held with railway authorities
Mumbai city on Wednesday reported 404 new coronavirus cases, six fresh fatalities and 382 recoveries. The city has logged less than 500 new COVID-19 cases for the 13th day in a row, and now it is left with 5,280 active cases. Maharashtra reported 6,857 new cases and 286 fresh fatalities, while 6,105 were discharged. In another development, the death toll of last week s rain-related incidents in Maharashtra rose to 213 with the worst-hit Raigad district alone accounting for nearly 100 fatalities.Read Less
Maharashtra govt likely to allow fully vaccinated citizens to travel in Mumbai local train
Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Aslam Shaikh on Wednesday hinted that fully vaccinated passengers could be permitted to travel unrestricted in suburban train services within two to three days. Speaking to the media, Shaikh said in the state cabinet meeting, a detailed discussion took place over the opening of Mumbai local train and Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) buses for fully vaccinated individuals. As a Minister, I am also of the view that person whose two doses are completed should be allowed to travel in Mumbai local, we have also informed Chief Minister about this. After studying the report by the task force, a decision on Mumbai local will be taken in next two to three days, said Shaikh, who is Guardian Minister of Mumbai.
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Updated Apr 11, 2021 | 08:29 IST
Home delivery of alcohol has been allowed in Mumbai to avoid crowding at liquor vends amid a massive surge in coronavirus infections in the city. As COVID-19 cases surge, BMC allows home delivery of liquor in Mumbai [Representative image] | Photo Credit: iStock Images
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Liquor shops can provide home delivery service between 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Delivery executives should adhere to COVID protocols.
Mumbai: In the wake of a massive surge in coronavirus infections, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has issued an order, allowing home delivery of alcohol in Mumbai to avoid crowding at liquor vends in the city.