Mumbai Smart News
558 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -If there is one city in India which never sleeps, it is Mumbai. In order to not only keep our Mumbaikars updated but to also give an in-depth understanding of what the latest news from this city means for its dwellers, Rohini Ramanathan, RJ, Radio Nasha (@rotalks) discuss the latest headlines every morning.
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96: Mumbai News | 9th November | Schools to reopen in Maharashtra
November 09, 2020 02:43 - 3 minutes - 3.53 MBClasses 9 to 12 of schools in Maharashtra will reopen from November 23, school education minister Varsha Gaikwad said on Saturday. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the reopening of schools in Maharashtra.
95: Mumbai News | 6th November | Unlock 6 guidelines
November 06, 2020 02:49 - 4 minutes - 4.46 MBGoing in line with Unlock 6 guidelines of the Union Home Ministry, the Maharashtra government allowed the cinema halls, theatres, multiplexes to open with 50% of seating capacity. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the Unlock 6 guidelines.
94: Mumbai News | 5th November | US Presidential election
November 05, 2020 03:30 - 4 minutes - 3.8 MBUS Presidential election has been the talk of the hour all across the globe. Both Trump and Biden have claimed a grand victory. Situation is continuously heating up. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss US Presidential election.
93: Mumbai News | 4th November | Diwali Bonus for BMC Employees
November 04, 2020 01:56 - 3 minutes - 3.28 MBBMC announced Diwali bonus for all its employees amid the coronavirus pandemic. A bonus amount will range in between Rs 2,350 to Rs 15,500. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the Diwali Bonus for BMC Employees.
92: Mumbai News | 3rd November | Maharashtra gets its first virtual court
November 03, 2020 01:55 - 3 minutes - 3.42 MBA dedicated virtual court for traffic violations in Maharashtra has been inaugurated, an initiative aimed at freeing up judicial officers in every district from the burden of routine cases involving challans. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss Maharashtra's first virtual court.
91: Mumbai News | 2nd November | Covid cases may go up around Diwali?
November 02, 2020 02:13 - 5 minutes - 4.59 MBThough the daily rise in coronavirus cases in Maharashtra are on the decline, the numbers could again surge during Diwali festival. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss how firecrackers can increase the risk of Covid in the city.
90: Mumbai News | 30th October | Local trains to resume soon in Maharashtra?
October 30, 2020 02:00 - 4 minutesThe state relief and rehabilitation department proposed three slots for the general public, two slots for the workforce in essential services, and ladies special trains in the letter sent to the western and Central railways. It also suggested to run women-only trains on hourly basis. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss Mumbai local train update.
90: Mumbai News | 30th October | Local trains to resume soon in Maharashtra?
October 30, 2020 02:00 - 3 minutes - 2.76 MBThe state relief and rehabilitation department proposed three slots for the general public, two slots for the workforce in essential services, and ladies special trains in the letter sent to the western and Central railways. It also suggested to run women-only trains on hourly basis. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss Mumbai local train update.
89: Mumbai News | 29th October | Mumbai hospitals to allow walk-in patients
October 29, 2020 02:48 - 5 minutes - 5.39 MBOver the past week, there has been a drop in the number of hospitalised Covid-19 patients, and private hospitals with waiting lists for their ICU now have vacant beds and are allowing walk-in patient admissions. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the beds availability in Mumbai hospitals.
88: Mumbai News | 28th October | Covid-19 test rates reduced in Mumbai
October 28, 2020 02:25 - 3 minutes - 3.35 MBThe Maharashtra government has reduced the price cap for Covid-19 tests in private laboratories for the fourth time. With this, an RT-PCR test is now between Rs 1,800 and Rs 980, depending on the point of collection. Rohini & Sachin discuss the new Covid test rates in this episode.
87: Mumbai News | 27th October | Airport like lounge at CSMT?
October 27, 2020 02:30 - 3 minutes - 3.47 MBCentral Railway (CR) has started a new state-of-the-art airconditioned waiting lounge at CSMT for a nominal fee of Rs 10. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss all about the new lounge at CSMT.
86: Mumbai News | 26th October | Community service for not wearing a mask
October 26, 2020 02:50 - 4 minutes - 4.31 MBThe BMC plans to make violators do community services in form of sweeping roads for an hour or cleaning graffiti if they argue against or refuse to pay Rs 200 fine for not wearing masks in public places. Tune in this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss this news in today's episode.
85: Mumbai News | 23rd October | COVID-19 Doubling Rate In Mumbai Increases To 102 Days
October 23, 2020 03:19 - 4 minutes - 4.46 MBIn what seems like a good sign, the doubling rate of Covid-19 cases has increased to 102 days while the recovery rate is at a high of 91.67 per cent. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the Covid doubling rate in Mumbai.
84: Mumbai News | 22nd October 2020 | Maharashtra caps triple layered mask’s price to Rs 3, N95 mask to Rs 49
October 22, 2020 02:01 - 5 minutes - 4.8 MBMaharashtra government has fixed the rates for N95 and double-triple layer masks thus becoming the first state to cap the prices of facemasks in the country. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the price caps of facemask in the state.
83: Mumbai News | 21st October 2020 | Covid-19 cases less than 50,000
October 21, 2020 02:00 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBThe number of new coronavirus infections dropped below 50,000 for the first time in nearly three months in India on Tuesday even as the country’s Covid-19 tally inched close to 7.6 million. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the less Covid-19 cases.
82: Mumbai News | 20th October 2020 | Women travel in Mumbai local
October 20, 2020 02:23 - 3 minutes - 3.37 MBThe state government has cleared suburban train travel for women passengers during non-peak hours. Tune in to this episode as Rohini and Sachin discuss the women travel in Mumbai local.
81: Mumbai News | 19th October 2020 | Mumbai’s Sanjay Gandhi National Park opens for morning walkers
October 19, 2020 02:04 - 4 minutes - 4.25 MBSGNP officials have put in place a mechanism wherein morning walkers have been divided into three groups – A, B and C – based on the first letter of their names mentioned on the morning pass. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the guidelines for SGNP.
80: Mumbai News | 16th October 2020 | Fresh ‘unlock’ guidelines before the Metro and Monorail resume services.
October 16, 2020 06:44 - 6 minutes - 5.61 MBAs the Mumbai Metro and Monorail are all set to re-start services after being closed since March, In this episode of Mumbai Smart News, Rohini & Sachin will discuss the safety protocols being put in place before the operations resume.
80: Mumbai News | 16th October 2020 | Fresh ‘unlock’ guidelines before the Metro and Monorail resume services.
October 16, 2020 06:44 - 7 minutesAs the Mumbai Metro and Monorail are all set to re-start services after being closed since March, In this episode of Mumbai Smart News, Rohini & Sachin will discuss the safety protocols being put in place before the operations resume.
79: Mumbai News | 15th October 2020 | Modification in the ticket reservation system
October 15, 2020 03:00 - 6 minutes - 5.86 MBIn this episode of Mumbai Smart News, Rohini & Sachin will discuss the Innovative QR code-based contactless ticket checking system developed by North Central Railway that is being implemented on a Pan India basis.
79: Mumbai News | 15th October 2020 | Modification in the ticket reservation system
October 15, 2020 03:00 - 7 minutesIn this episode of Mumbai Smart News, Rohini & Sachin will discuss the Innovative QR code-based contactless ticket checking system developed by North Central Railway that is being implemented on a Pan India basis.
78: Mumbai News | 14th October 2020 | Aarey Metro car shed Project relocated
October 14, 2020 03:00 - 5 minutes - 5.25 MBIn this episode of Mumbai Smart News, Rohini & Sachin will discuss the recent announcement made by Maharashtra Chief Minister, Uddhav Thackeray on scrapping off the construction of the metro car shed in Mumbai’s Aarey Milk Colony.
77: Mumbai News | 13th October 2020 | Mumbai blackout
October 13, 2020 02:24 - 7 minutes - 6.65 MBIn this episode of Mumbai Smart News, Rohini & Sachin will discuss the blackout which happened in Mumbai yesterday. Sachin will tell us how it affected the city, why did it happen and is there any chance it might happen again? Tune in to know!
76: Mumbai News | 12th October 2020 | 209 villages in Thane rural keep coronavirus at bay
October 12, 2020 02:01 - 5 minutes - 5.05 MBDalkhan village in Shahapur Taluka (more than 60kms from Kalyan city) does not have any Covid positive case since the last 20 days.. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss how 209 villages in Thane rural is keeping coronavirus at bay.
75: Mumbai News | 9th October 2020 | Covid-19 appropriate behaviour
October 09, 2020 02:30 - 4 minutes - 4.31 MBPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a campaign on COVID-19 appropriate behaviour via a series of tweets. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the behaviour defined by the Prime Minister of the country.
74: Mumbai News | 8th October 2020 | Panchavati Express
October 08, 2020 01:45 - 4 minutes - 3.9 MBPanchavati Express, the Nashik-Mumbai lifeline, is back in its new avatar as Covid-Special but at a very high ticket price. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the reason behind the fare increase and what problems people are facing.
73: Mumbai News | 7th October 2020 | Most affected age group by COVID.
October 07, 2020 01:59 - 5 minutes - 5.48 MBThe 31-40 age group accounts for the highest number of Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra, data from the state government’s Medical Education and Drugs Department shows. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the most affected age group by COVID.
72: Mumbai News | 6th October | FYJC admission
October 06, 2020 02:40 - 6 minutes - 6.26 MBThe Maharashtra government is yet to decide on the admissions to first-year junior colleges (FYJC). What are the possibilities? Will there be a drop year? How many students are getting affected? Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the FYJC admission situation.
71: Mumbai News | 5th October | Active Covid-19 cases in Mumbai reduce
October 05, 2020 02:45 - 6 minutes - 5.72 MBAfter a brief spike in the middle of September, the number of active Covid-19 cases in Mumbai has now dropped to an average of 27,000 last week. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the Covid situation in Mumbai.
70: Mumbai News | 2nd October | Maharashtra unlock 5.0
October 02, 2020 02:45 - 6 minutes - 5.8 MBNew guidelines of "unlock" were released on Wednesday by the Maharashtra Government, which will ease more restrictions in a phased manner, for the next phase of the lockdown. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin explain the Unlock 5 guidelines.
69: Mumbai News | 1st October 2020 | Maharashtra bans dandiya, garba, processions in navratri
October 01, 2020 03:00 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBThere will be no garba or dandiya events during Navratri this year, as part of the Maharashtra government’s efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the guidelines for Navratri.
68: Mumbai News | 30th September 2020 | Restaurants opening in Mumbai?
September 30, 2020 02:05 - 5 minutes - 4.73 MBRestaurants in the state are likely to begin their operations from the first week of October as the state government has assured hoteliers during their meeting with the CM of receiving the requisite permissions. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the reopening of the hotel industry.
67: Mumbai News | 29th September 2020 | Staggered office timings
September 29, 2020 02:40 - 6 minutes - 5.94 MBThe Railways, along with municipal corporations in the MMR are working on creating specific office shift timings and tweaking local train timings to avoid overcrowding inside compartments. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the staggered timing suggestion.
66: Mumbai News | 28th September | COVID vaccine testing begins
September 28, 2020 02:45 - 5 minutes - 4.91 MBThe race for finding a vaccine is entering a new stage as human trials begin. Tune in to this episode as Rohini and Sachin talk about the trials that will be conducted in various hospitals in the city, the norms, and the procedures for the testing. Tune in and find out.
65: Mumbai News | 25th September | BMC shutting down Covid Care Centres
September 25, 2020 02:38 - 6 minutes - 5.94 MBWith fewer than 1,000 new cases of Covid-19 being reported on an average in the city, the BMC is shutting down some Covid Care Centres. Tune in to this episode as Rohini and Sachin discuss why Covid Care Centres are getting shut despite the increase of cases in the city.
64: Mumbai News | 24th September 2020 | Mini War room
September 24, 2020 02:45 - 6 minutesAmid several reports of Covid-19 patients being turned away by hospitals, All 24 wards in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) have their own ‘Mini War room’. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin talks about the all that is required in case of a serious Covid case.
64: Mumbai News | 24th September 2020 | Mini War room
September 24, 2020 02:45 - 5 minutes - 4.93 MBAmid several reports of Covid-19 patients being turned away by hospitals, All 24 wards in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) have their own ‘Mini War room’. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin talks about the all that is required in case of a serious Covid case.
63: Mumbai News | 23rd September | Organizing Durga Puja festival
September 23, 2020 02:21 - 4 minutes - 3.79 MBThis year's Durga Puja may be in-line with the pandemic rules; Maharashtra government yet to release guidelines. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin talks about the upcoming festival season in the city.
62: Mumbai News | 22nd September 2020 | Walkers on Marine Drive
September 22, 2020 02:45 - 5 minutes - 5.39 MBWalkers on Marine Drive have been openly disregarding the rule of wearing masks in public place, thus putting more lives at risk on contacting COVID-19 virus. Tune in to this episode as Rohini talks about the walkers on the Marine Drive and the fine imposed on them.
61: Mumbai News | 21st September 2020 | 10% employees of private banks allowed to travel
September 21, 2020 02:45 - 3 minutes - 3.05 MBThe Railways on Saturday said select 10% employees of co-operative and private banks will be allowed to travel on Mumbai's suburban trains. Suburban train travel is currently restricted for the general public in view of the coronavirus pandemic. Tune in to this episode as Rohini talks about the resume of Mumbai local trains.
60: Mumbai News | 18th September 2020 | BKC is the latest COVID hotspot in Mumbai
September 18, 2020 02:45 - 5 minutes - 4.68 MBAround 60 people who work at BKC have tested positive for COVID in just over a month, BMC officials said. Tune in to this episode of Mumbai Smart News as Rohini talks about the new COVID hotspot in the city.
59: 17th September 2020 | IPL in times of COVID-19: Bio-bubble explained
September 17, 2020 04:31 - 5 minutes - 4.85 MBWhat is a bio-bubble and how does it protect players from COVID-19? What are the rules & regulations of living in bio-bubble? Tune in to this episode as Rohini discuss IPL in the times of COVID-19.
58: Mumbai News | 16th September 2020 | FYJC admissions for 2020
September 16, 2020 04:23 - 5 minutes - 4.73 MBIn this episode of Mumbai Smart News, Rohini talks about the FYJC admissions which have been put on hold. She talks about the impact on the students and what lies ahead in the next few months.
57: Mumbai News | 15th September 2020 | My Family, My Responsibility
September 15, 2020 02:45 - 6 minutes - 5.57 MBIn this episode of Mumbai Smart News, Rohini will tell you all you need to know about the ‘My Family, My Responsibility’ campaign. Tune in to know more.
56: Mumbai News | 14th September 2020 | Andheri, Vile Parle have most active Covid-19 cases
September 14, 2020 02:40 - 5 minutes - 4.99 MBAndheri, Vile Parle and Borivli, all in the western suburbs, have the most active Covid-19 cases in the city, according to BMC data. Tune in to this episode as Rohini discuss the BMC data of active Covid-19 cases.
55: Mumbai News | 11th September 2020 | Mumbai University final year exams schedule released
September 11, 2020 04:10 - 5 minutes - 5.09 MBAlmost two weeks after the Supreme Court clarified that final year students can only be promoted based on examination, the University of Mumbai released an official circular detailing the examination dates and format. Tune in to this episode as Rohini discuss all about the exams.
54: Mumbai News | 10th September 2020 | Fine amount reduced for not wearing wask
September 10, 2020 02:50 - 3 minutes - 3.54 MBThe fine amount for not wearing a mask has been reduced in Mumbai even though the cases are going up on a daily basis. Tune in to this episode as Rohini discuss the new fine amount and also tracks how much money has been collected by BMC till now.
53: Mumbai Smart News | 9th September 2020 | Unlocking Chaos
September 09, 2020 02:50 - 4 minutes - 4.54 MBMumbai is unlocking. But with the unlock came chaos. The first Monday of Unlock 4.0 under "Mission Begin Again" saw choked up Mumbai roads, unavailability of proper transport, and very angry commuters. Tune in to this episode as Rohini talks about the Unlock 4 chaos in Mumbai.
52: Mumbai News | 8th September 2020 | Record one day spike of COVID cases
September 08, 2020 02:41 - 5 minutes - 5.18 MBMaharashtra reported its highest single-day rise of 19,218 coronavirus positive cases on Friday. What can be the reason behind this? What is Corona fatigue? What's the on-ground situation? Tune in to this episode as Rohini discuss the spike in COVID cases.
51: Mumbai News | 7th September 2020 | COVID-19 reinfection case in Mumbai.
September 07, 2020 00:30 - 4 minutes - 4.52 MBOne of the doctors working at Sion Hospital in Mumbai has tested positive for coronavirus, once again, after recovering from the infection two months back. Tune in to this episode as Rohini talks about the COVID-19 reinfection case in Mumbai.