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Maharashtra malls shut as govt remains firm on staff vaccination

Under the state govt rules, even customers need to be fully vaccinated

Malls to close ops after Maharashtra govt insists on fully-jabbed staff

Shopping malls in Maharashtra state on Tuesday decided to close down operations, after the government modified guidelines mandating them to operate with fully-vaccinated staff. It would take at least a month before a "sizeable number" of staff gets both the doses of vaccine and meets the criteria provided there is no shortage of the jabs, the Shopping Centres Association of India (SCAI) said in a statement. Maharashtra had allowed malls to open up last Wednesday after months of closure to contain the spread of infections. However, the government had asked the malls to operate only with double-vaccinated employees and also admit only fully-vaccinated patrons. "In light of the modified guidelines issued by the Government of Maharashtra on 16 August 2021, restraining mall staff from returning to workplace unless they are vaccinated with two doses with a gap 14 days after the second dose, it is unfortunate that malls across the state have decided to close down, a statement from the SCAI

ED again summons ex-Maharashtra HM Anil Deshmukh for questioning

Enforcement Directorate has once again summoned Deshmukh for questioning in connection with the money laundering probe into the alleged misuse of office and bribery allegation case

SC refuses to grant interim relief to ex-Maharashtra minister Anil Deshmukh

A three-judge bench headed by Justice A M Khanwilkar said Desmukh is at liberty to access remedies available to him under the law

Maharashtra reports 10 more Delta plus variant cases; tally up to 76

Ten more cases of the Delta plus variant of coronavirus, considered highly infectious, have been detected in Maharashtra, taking their overall tally to 76, the state health department said on Monday

Low pressure area in Bay of Bengal may cause rains in Maharashtra: IMD

A low pressure area in the Bay of Bengal is likely to bring heavy rainfall in many parts of Maharashtra over the next three to four days, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday

Indian Oil to install EV charging facility at 100 outlets in Maharashtra

State-owned Indian Oil is planning to set up electric vehicle charging points at 100 of its outlets across Maharashtra, including five in the Marathwada region, a senior official said here on Friday. Its General Manager (Retail Sales) Ajay Kumar Shrivastav attended a function in Aurangabad, in which the only fuel pump with electric charging, petrol and diesel, as well as a Khadi outlet, was dedicated to the nation under 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav'. The Aurangabad rural police-run outlet that became operational last year is the only outlet selected in 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' across Maharashtra, the officials said. Indian Oil Head (Maharashtra Office) Anirban Ghosh inaugurated this pump through an online medium in the presence of DYSP Vishal Nehul, an official said. While talking to reporters after the event, Shrivastav said, "We have added a facility of charging electric vehicles here after the announcement of the 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' initiative on this pump." He added that In

Maha: Over 9,700 houses, 45 buildings damaged in Mahad due to July floods

Torrential rains and subsequent flooding witnessed in July in Mahad tehsil of Maharashtra's Raigad district has left 94 houses completely damaged and 9,649 others partially wrecked

Maharashtra records third death due to Delta Plus Covid variant in Raigad

A 69-year-old man diagnosed with Delta Plus has succumbed

Maharashtra vax rule for staff impractical, say mall and restaurant owners

Initial euphoria turns to dismay as new rules say staff need to have taken two vaccine doses and completed 14 days after the second. Only fully-vaccinated can visit malls 14 days after second jab

Maharashtra govt directs schools to waive off fees by 15 per cent

The Maharashtra government on Thursday directed school managements across all boards and mediums to waive off 15 per cent of the fees for the academic year 2021-22.

Decision on reopening schools will be taken by local officials: Maha govt

It is up to local officials to decide, taking into consideration the Covid-19 situation in an area, whether physical classes should resume at schools, School Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad said

As Covid-19 fears loom, Maharashtra postpones school reopening

Maharashtra govt has postponed the reopening of schools - scheduled to re-start from August 17 - following a meeting of the Covid-19 Task Force held late on Wednesday, officials said here on Thursday.

Covid relaxation: Hotels, malls can stay open in Maharashtra till 10 p.m.

But only fully vaccinated to be allowed in malls; Cinema halls, auditoriums and places of worship remain shut

Maha CM inaugurates oxygen plant, says state on way to self-sufficiency

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday inaugurated in online mode an oxygen plant in Mira Bhayander area of Thane district.

Maharashtra coronavirus update: 5,609 new Covid-19 cases, 137 deaths

Maharashtra on Tuesday reported 5,609 coronavirus positive cases and 137 fatalities, including highest 46 in the Pune region, while 7,568 patients recovered, a state health department official said

Maha govt will act after studying HC decision to cancel CET: Minister

Maharashtra will take appropriate action after studying the Bombay High Court order cancelling the Common Entrance Test (CET) for class 11 admissions, state School Education Minister said

Maharashtra govt planning more relaxations in Covid-19 curbs: Official

Maharashtra Covid task force on Monday discussed the possibility of granting more relaxations in Covid-19 curbs while observing precautions, an official said

All religious institutions can reopen for the public from August 23: BMC

All religious institutions including temples, mosques, churches and others can reopen for the public in the state capital from August 23

Maharashtra: Landslide in Thane damages 6 houses, no casualty reported

At least six houses were damaged after a landslide in Kalwa area in Maharashtra on Sunday, but no one was injured, a civic official said