Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday took stock of the state administration's preparedness in the wake of the incessant heavy rains in Mumbai and other parts of the state, including Kolhapur where the Panchganga river was flowing close to the danger mark.
The 'bhoomi pujan' of the Ram temple is scheduled to be held on Wednesday at Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh and is expected to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
"I would like to tell Rajput's fans to trust the Mumbai police and give whatever information they have to them. You can criticise if the case is not taken to its logical conclusion," he said.
The Maharashtra CM said there was a need to strike a balance between the issues related to health and economy considering the challenge posed by the pandemic.
In perhaps a telling comment on US President Donald Trump's handling of Covid-19 crisis in the USA, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray sought to carve a different image of himself than the American President.
Ahead of Bakri Eid and Ganesh festivals, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday reiterated that religious, social and politicalgatherings will remain prohibited in the state in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Urging the hotel industry not to retrench workers as the 'Mission Begin Again' is underway, the CM said reopening would be done carefully with the emphasis on health and safety.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray along with son Aaditya Thackeray was seen performing 'mahapooja' of Lord Vitthal and goddess Rukmini at the temple town of Pandharpur in Solapur district on Wednesday, on the occasion of 'Ashadhi Ekadashi'.
Thackeray also said Maharashtra will be inaugurate a centre for plasma therapy on Monday following which Maharashtra is likely to become the biggest state to conduct plasma therapy on a large scale.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said that the state government is planning to provide COVID-19 drugs, Remdesivir and Favipiravir, for free to people.
MCA has written to Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray on the issuance of necessary guideline for the resumption of training.
In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi dated June 25, Thackeray said considering the current COVID-19 situation, the state Disaster Management Authority, in a meeting on June 18, decided not to conduct final year/semester examinations of non-professional as well as professional courses and award degrees to students based on a formula to be decided by universities.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday appealed Ganesh Mandals in Mumbai to opt for shorter idols of the city's favourite deity and keep the pandals smaller.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray agreed upon starting the academic year for students through digital and online platforms on a pilot project basis. He has also agreed upon reopening schools in areas away from areas free from COVID-19
Madhav Patankar, the father-in-law of Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, died at a private hospital in Mumbai on Monday. He was 76. A senior Shiv Sena leader also confirmed the news of the death of 76-year-old Patankar after a prolonged illness.
Maharashtra government on Friday clarified that the lockdown in the state will not be extended. Chief Minister' Uddhav Thackeray also appealed people to avoid crowding in order to halt the spread of coronavirus. At present, the lockdown is imposed in the state till June 30.
While speaking with India TV, Sonu Sood said that both Uddhav and Aaditya Thackeray were supportive to him during the meet at Matoshree, the residence of the Thackerays. He added that he was thankful.
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis wrote a letter to current CM Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday and complained that not enough coronavirus tests were being carried out in Mumbai.
The Maharashtra unit of Aam Aadmi Party has demanded that the state government waive off electricity bills of up to 200 units for people who have suffered economically due to the COVID-19 lockdown.
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