News for 'Maharashtra Health'

MPLADS Fund: 14 Assam MPs Get Highest Share

MPLADS Fund: 14 Assam MPs Get Highest Share

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

'The pace of disbursement and project recommendation picks up as the tenure of the House draws near and usually all amount is released.'

More than 360 booked in Maha over violence during Maratha quota stir

More than 360 booked in Maha over violence during Maratha quota stir

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

The protesters, led by Manoj Jarange, had been staging a hunger strike demanding reservation for the Maratha community at the village since Tuesday.

India adds 12,847 new Covid cases, active tally up by over 4800

India adds 12,847 new Covid cases, active tally up by over 4800

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

The active cases now constitute 0.15 per cent of the total infections.

Maha slashes charges for COVID-19 tests by private labs

Maha slashes charges for COVID-19 tests by private labs

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said the lowering of rates for the tests would provide a relief to the people.

India records 2,119 new coronavirus cases

India records 2,119 new coronavirus cases

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

The death toll has climbed to 5,28,953 with 10 fatalities which includes five deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Uddhav resigned without fight: Sharad Pawar in book

Uddhav resigned without fight: Sharad Pawar in book

Rediff.com2 May 2023

"The Sena leadership fell short in quelling this outburst of discontent," the veteran politician wrote.

Centre advises use of mask in crowded areas amid fresh Covid scare

Centre advises use of mask in crowded areas amid fresh Covid scare

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

He urged people not to panic and clarified that there was no change in the guidelines for international air travel so far.

India logs 20,408 fresh COVID cases, 44 deaths

India logs 20,408 fresh COVID cases, 44 deaths

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

The death toll has climbed to 5,26,312 with 44 new fatalities, the data updated by the government at 8 am said.

Suicides from marginalised communities common now: CJI on IIT student's death

Suicides from marginalised communities common now: CJI on IIT student's death

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

He said he was wondering where our institutions are going wrong, that students are forced to take their life.

Cong Seva Dal leader dies during Jodo Yatra in Maha; Rahul pays tributes

Cong Seva Dal leader dies during Jodo Yatra in Maha; Rahul pays tributes

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is leading the 3,570km-long foot-march, expressed grief over the death of Seva Dal general secretary Krishna Kumar Pandey.

Labs say capping RT-PCR rates is big blow to business

Labs say capping RT-PCR rates is big blow to business

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

'We urge the government to have discussions with private labs on the actual cost of running a test.'

India logs 15,940 new Covid infections, 20 deaths; active cases jump

India logs 15,940 new Covid infections, 20 deaths; active cases jump

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,24,974 with 20 more fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Maha border villagers hold rally in support of K'taka CM

Maha border villagers hold rally in support of K'taka CM

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Residents of Tikondi village in Jat taluka, on the border with Karnataka, said they held the rally on Saturday to express disappointment with Maharashtra authorities for not providing them water and not developing health and education facilities.

India logs 5,700 new Covid cases, active tally rises

India logs 5,700 new Covid cases, active tally rises

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

The active cases comprise 0.11 per cent of the total infections.

India reports 3,805 new COVID-19 cases

India reports 3,805 new COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

India saw a single day rise of 3,805 new coronavirus infections, taking India's tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,45,91,112, while the active cases declined to 38,293, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Saturday.

13 dead as bus from Pune to Mumbai falls into gorge

13 dead as bus from Pune to Mumbai falls into gorge

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

The deceased included at least five minors, including a six-year-old boy and a girl aged 15, while of the total number of injured, at least six are minors.

Girl infected with Zika virus in district adjoining Mumbai

Girl infected with Zika virus in district adjoining Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

A seven-year-old girl has been found infected with Zika virus in Palghar district of Maharashtra, the state health department said on Wednesday.

India's active Covid cases rise further with 18,815 new infections

India's active Covid cases rise further with 18,815 new infections

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

The death toll has climbed to 5,25,343 with 38 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

Elgar accused Vernon Gonsalves, Arun Ferreira walk out of jail

Elgar accused Vernon Gonsalves, Arun Ferreira walk out of jail

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The apex court on July 28 granted bail to the two accused, noting that the actual involvement of Gonsalves and Ferreira in any terrorist act has not surfaced from any third-party communications.

Mahatma Gandhi's grandson Arun Gandhi passes away

Mahatma Gandhi's grandson Arun Gandhi passes away

Rediff.com2 May 2023

He spent his last days at the campus of Avani, an organisation he was associated with for three decades. Avani works towards the empowerment of the marginalized children, child labourers, migrant brickyard and sugar cane workers and the women in the labour force.

'Sharad Pawar's decision wasn't unexpected'

'Sharad Pawar's decision wasn't unexpected'

Rediff.com2 May 2023

"Sharad Pawar's presence has extraordinary importance when a new battle for freedom is going on in the country to save the Constitution and democracy, and in such a situation, Pawar should not step aside," he said.

Train killing: RPF cop's mental condition yet to be examined

Train killing: RPF cop's mental condition yet to be examined

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Seeking his custody, the police told the court that the mental health condition of the accused constable was yet to be conducted and that he was not cooperating with them.

India logs more than 7,000 new Covid cases, 25 deaths

India logs more than 7,000 new Covid cases, 25 deaths

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

The overall COVID death toll rose to 5,27,965 with 33 fatalities in the last 24 hours, which includes eight deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Mock drill across India on Dec 27 to check Covid preparedness

Mock drill across India on Dec 27 to check Covid preparedness

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

During a virtual meeting with health ministers and senior officials of states in view of the recent surge in coronavirus cases in some parts of the world, he said, "The Centre and states need to work in tandem and in a collaborative spirit as was done during the previous surges for Covid prevention and management."

Court rejects cash bail plea, release of 2 Elgar accused likely to be delayed

Court rejects cash bail plea, release of 2 Elgar accused likely to be delayed

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The release of activists Vernon Gonsalves and Arun Ferreira, accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, could get delayed as a special NIA court in Mumbai on Monday rejected their pleas for temporary cash bail.

India reports 2,430 new COVID-19 cases

India reports 2,430 new COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

The death toll due to the disease has climbed to 5,28,874 with 17 fatalities, which includes 9 deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am showed.

Amid Savarkar row, Sena's Raut gets a call from Rahul Gandhi

Amid Savarkar row, Sena's Raut gets a call from Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Raut said Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra, a mass contact initiative underway from September 7, is getting a massive response because he is 'focussing on love and compassion'.

Maharashtra govt mulls homicide charges for foeticide

Maharashtra govt mulls homicide charges for foeticide

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Taking serious note of female foeticide cases in the state, the Maharashtra government on Tuesday said it would seek the Centre's opinion for slapping charge of homicide on those involved in such offences.

Centre asks 7 states to focus on reducing Covid deaths

Centre asks 7 states to focus on reducing Covid deaths

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Vardhan, who interacted with chief ministers, state health ministers, principal secretaries and additional chief secretaries of Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya and Goa through video conferencing and urged them to focus on effective clinical management of COVID-19 cases to reduce deaths in the first 24, 48 or 72 hours.

Wearing seat belt could have saved Munde: Health Minister Harsh Vardhan

Wearing seat belt could have saved Munde: Health Minister Harsh Vardhan

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

Wearing a seat belt could have saved Rural Development Minister Gopinath Munde, who died in a road accident, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Wednesday and announced a major campaign to spread awareness on observing safety measures while driving.

India's daily Covid cases drop below 900-mark, active tally declines to 12,553

India's daily Covid cases drop below 900-mark, active tally declines to 12,553

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

The death toll has climbed to 5,30,528 with eight fatalities which includes three reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Maharashtra: The most favoured investment destination

Maharashtra: The most favoured investment destination

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

If money allocations, investment commitments are a sign of better things to come, the state can be optimistic.

India records more than 6,000 new Covid cases

India records more than 6,000 new Covid cases

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Till date 5,27,932 people have perished to the infection, including 21 fatalities recorded in the last 24 hours, which took into account two deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

In Mumbai, Mamata ties rakhi to Amitabh, Uddhav

In Mumbai, Mamata ties rakhi to Amitabh, Uddhav

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Soon after her arrival at the Mumbai airport for attending the two-day meeting of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) on August 31 and September 1, Banerjee drove to Bachchan's residence 'Jalsa' in suburban Juhu.

Active Covid cases rise with 243 new infections

Active Covid cases rise with 243 new infections

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 0.11 per cent while the weekly positivity was pegged at 0.16 per cent, the ministry said.

India reports 1,132 new Covid cases, 14 die; active tally below 15K-mark

India reports 1,132 new Covid cases, 14 die; active tally below 15K-mark

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

The death toll has climbed to 5,30,500 with 14 fatalities which includes five deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

India reports 1,216 new Covid cases, 18 deaths; active infections dip

India reports 1,216 new Covid cases, 18 deaths; active infections dip

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,30,479 with 18 fatalities which includes 15 deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

India logs 4,129 new Covid cases, active infections decline

India logs 4,129 new Covid cases, active infections decline

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

With 4,129 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,45,72,243, while the active cases declined to 43,415, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Monday.

ED raids Raut aide in Mumbai Covid centre scam

ED raids Raut aide in Mumbai Covid centre scam

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Patkar and his three partners allegedly bagged Mumbai civic body contracts fraudulently for managing COVID-19 field hospitals during the pandemic, the official said.