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Omicron: Decision needed at national level on booster dose, says Maha Dy CM
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday said there is need to take a decision at the national level on whether a booster dose of the vaccine is required to curb the pandemic
 "Omicron: Decision needed at national level on booster dose, says Maha Dy CM")
Wankhede pays tribute at Ambedkar memorial; Malik says impact of his fight
The NCB Mumbai zonal director Sameer Wankhede, who was accused of forging his caste certificate by minister Nawab Malik, visited the memorial of Dr B R Ambedkar on the latter's death anniversary.
 "Wankhede pays tribute at Ambedkar memorial; Malik says impact of his fight")
MSRTC employees' strike enters 40th day; bus services resume at 78 depots
Employees of the MSRTC continued their strike for the 40th day on Monday, even as the bus operations resumed in 78 out of total 250 depots across the state, officials said
 "MSRTC employees' strike enters 40th day; bus services resume at 78 depots")
Maharashtra's Omicron tally reaches 8 as seven more test positive
Seven persons from Pune district have tested positive for Omicron variant of coronavirus, a health official said on Sunday.
 "Maharashtra's Omicron tally reaches 8 as seven more test positive")
Maha: Two test Covid positive at Nashik literary meet, contact tracing on
Two women publishers from Pune attending the 94th Marathi literary meet here in Maharashtra have tested positive for coronavirus, civic officials said on Sunday.
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Param Bir Singh not whistleblower, flagged corruption: Maharashtra to SC
Former Mumbai Police commissioner Param Bir Singh cannot be considered as a 'whistleblower' under the law as he chose to speak out only after his transfer, government has told Supreme Court
 "Param Bir Singh not whistleblower, flagged corruption: Maharashtra to SC")
President Kovind to pay four-day visit to Maharashtra from Monday
President Ram Nath Kovind will visit Maharashtra from December 6 to 9, according to a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday.
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Mumbai cops file charge sheet against Param Bir, 3 others in extortion case
This is a first charge sheet against Singh, who is facing multiple cases of extortion
 "Mumbai cops file charge sheet against Param Bir, 3 others in extortion case")
MSRTC strike: Maharashtra mulls taking action under essential services act
Maharashtra minister said the state is seriously considering taking action in view of the strike called by the employees of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation.
Former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir accepts suspension order
Former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh has accepted his suspension order and the Maharashtra home department has received its acknowledgement, an official said here on Friday.
EV maker Etrio expands footprint to Maha; sets up dealership in Mumbai
At its Mumbai dealership, Etrio will showcase and sell its wide range of electric vehicle models
 "EV maker Etrio expands footprint to Maha; sets up dealership in Mumbai")
Maha govt waives exam fee of board students who lost parents due to Covid
The fee to be waived is for the board exams to be conducted in 2022
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Vigilance, genome sequencing, vaccine key things against Omicron: Expert
A member of the Maharashtra government's COVID-19 task force on Thursday said that vigilance, genome sequencing, improving border surveillance and vaccination are some of the things that are necessary
Maharashtra govt suspends Param Bir, initiates disciplinary proceedings
The suspension order was approved the day Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray was discharged from a private hospital here after undergoing a spine surgery on November 12
Maharashtra amends health rules, drops RT-PCR test for vaccinated arrivals
Institutional quarantine only for passengers from three African countries
 "Maharashtra amends health rules, drops RT-PCR test for vaccinated arrivals")
Post-surgery, Maharashtra CM discharged from hospital after 22 days
The CM's condition is described as fit and fine, but he has been advised to continue work from home for a few days
 "Post-surgery, Maharashtra CM discharged from hospital after 22 days")
Maharashtra to issue revised travel guidelines in couple of days: Minister
Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said revised guidelines for domestic air travel will be issued by the state government in the next couple of days
 "Maharashtra to issue revised travel guidelines in couple of days: Minister")
Maharashtra CM Thackeray discharged from hospital after spine surgery
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, who underwent a cervical spine surgery at a hospital here last month, was discharged from the medical facility on Thursday.
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Chandiwal Commission issues production warrants for Sachin Waze, Deshmukh
The Chandiwal Commission issued production warrants for dismissed cop Sachin Waze and former State Home Minister Anil Deshmukh for December 8 and 9, respectively
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Centre pushes Maharashtra to change quarantine, Covid-19 test rules
The civic body of Mumbai issued quarantine and test rules on Tuesday night and decided to implement them from Thursday night
 "Centre pushes Maharashtra to change quarantine, Covid-19 test rules")
