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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50: Mumbai News | 4th September 2020 | Maharashtra to reserve land in Mumbai as forest
September 04, 2020 00:30 - 2 minutes - 2.54 MBThe Maharashtra government on Wednesday decided to declare 600 acres of land in Aarey Milk Colony near the Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Mumbai as a reserve forest and conserve it. Tune in to this episode as Rohini discuss the Maharashtra CM's latest announcement.
49: Mumbai News | 3rd September 2020 | Jumbo Facilities for COVID patients
September 03, 2020 02:21 - 4 minutes - 4.24 MBCovid-19 patients in Mumbai to be shifted from hospitals to vacant jumbo centres; experts says move will benefit mental health. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the jumbo facilities for Covid patients.
49: Mumbai News | 3rd September 2020 | Jumbo Facilities for COVID patients
September 03, 2020 02:21 - 6 minutesCovid-19 patients in Mumbai to be shifted from hospitals to vacant jumbo centres; experts says move will benefit mental health. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the jumbo facilities for Covid patients.
48: Mumbai News | 2nd September 2020 | The Indian economy, in three time horizons
September 02, 2020 01:00 - 5 minutes - 4.9 MBIndia’s GDP contracted by 23.9% in the April-June quarter this year compared to the same period last year. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin the Indian economy, in three time horizons.
47: Mumbai News | 1st September 2020 | Unlock 4.0 Guidelines
September 01, 2020 01:30 - 5 minutes - 4.81 MBMaharashtra government issued new guidelines for lockdown 4.0 as coronavirus cases continue to rise in the state. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the Unlock 4.0
46: 31st August 2020 | What the Hong Kong reinfection case means
August 31, 2020 01:30 - 4 minutes - 4.53 MBResearchers in Hong Kong said they have the first evidence of a repeat infection of Covid-19. Tune in to this episode as Rohini and Sachin discuss the corona reinfection case.
45: Mumbai News | 28th August | The Dharavi special : the story, the measures and other updates
August 28, 2020 03:30 - 4 minutes - 4.34 MBDharavi is a very densely populated part of Mumbai and as expected became a major hot spot for covid in the initial few months. However, now it has become an example of controlling covid in densely populated regions. Join Rohini and Sachin as they discuss the Dharavi model.
44: Mumbai News | 27th August | Local trains might resume, but are we prepared as a city?
August 27, 2020 03:45 - 4 minutes - 4.27 MBThere is going news about local trains resuming service. Today Rohini and Sachin discuss, is the city ready for this? What are the possibilities, and where does Mumbai stand. Tune in and find out.
43: Mumbai News | 26th August | Understanding the effect of covid through numbers
August 26, 2020 03:30 - 5 minutes - 5.11 MBIt was a very positive day for the city today as it registered only 20 deaths due to covid. The lowest for the day till now. What do numbers tell us about the pandemic and its impact on the city and its people, in today's episode? Join Rohini and Sachin as they discuss this and more.
42: Mumbai News | 25th August | Travel relaxations and E- travel passes
August 25, 2020 03:30 - 5 minutes - 5 MBAs India heads in to unlocking itself, traveling inter-district which needed prior permission, will now be allowed again in Maharashtra. In this episode, Rohini and Sachin discuss the travel relaxations and the requirement of an E passes to travel.
41: Mumbai News | 24th August | The curious case of Mumbra
August 24, 2020 11:55 - 5 minutes - 5.19 MBAs Mumbra region registered zero covid cases today, what is the story behind the area which went from a high number of cases to zero cases? Join Rohini and Sachin to discuss the actions which led to a covid free Mumbra.
41: Mumbai News | 24th August | The curious case of Mumbra
August 24, 2020 11:55 - 6 minutesAs Mumbra region registered zero covid cases today, what is the story behind the area which went from a high number of cases to zero cases? Join Rohini and Sachin to discuss the actions which led to a covid free Mumbra.
40: Mumbai News | 21st August | Inter-district bus services resumes
August 21, 2020 02:04 - 5 minutes - 4.77 MBInter-district bus services of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) resumed after a gap of almost five-month. Tune in to this episode as Rohini and Sachin discuss the inter-district travel in detail.
39: Mumbai News | 20th August | Your car may get seized
August 20, 2020 02:57 - 4 minutes - 4.29 MBCan Mumbai police seize your vehicle even in Unlock 3? Why are they stopping you? What you should do? In this episode of Mumbai Smart News, Sachin & Rohini will discuss Section 144 that is still imposed in Mumbai.
38: Mumbai News | 19th August | Malaysia detects coronavirus strain that’s 10 times more infectious
August 19, 2020 01:30 - 5 minutes - 4.84 MBMalaysia has detected a strain of the new coronavirus that’s been found to be 10 times more infectious. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the mutation called D614G.
37: Mumbai News | 18th August | Ganesh Chaturhti guidelines
August 18, 2020 03:23 - 5 minutes - 4.66 MBBMC issues guidelines for domestic Ganpati festival celebrations restricts gathering for arrival and immersion of lord. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the new immersion system, this Ganesh Chaturthi.
36: Mumbai News | 17th August | Vaccine trails in Mumbai
August 17, 2020 02:45 - 4 minutes - 4.41 MBICMR granted approval to two civic-run hospitals in Mumbai - KEM Hospital and BYL Nair Hospitals for phase 2 and 3 clinical trials of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine. Tune in to this episode as Sachin & Rohini discuss the COVID vaccine in Mumbai.
35: Mumbai News | 14th August | Sanjay Dutt diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer
August 14, 2020 04:14 - 2 minutes - 2.67 MBSanjay Dutt has been detected with stage four lung cancer. In this episode of Mumbai Smart News, Sachin & Rohini will discuss how privacy to a public figure is important and what should media keep in their while reporting such news.
34: Mumbai News | 13th August | Gyms might reopen soon
August 13, 2020 03:19 - 3 minutes - 3.48 MBIn this episode of Mumbai Smart News, Sachin & Rohini will discuss a good news! Gyms might reopen in Maharashtra soon, they have to follow all the norms defined by the government. Tune in to know more!
33: Mumbai News| 12th August | Special Trains for Ganesh Chaturthi put on hold
August 12, 2020 03:30 - 5 minutesIn this episode of Mumbai Smart News, Rohini and Sachin discuss in detail the state government's announcement against running 190 special trains that were announced, for the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.
33: Mumbai News| 12th August | Special Trains for Ganesh Chaturthi put on hold
August 12, 2020 03:30 - 5 minutes - 4.6 MBIn this episode of Mumbai Smart News, Rohini and Sachin discuss in detail the state government's announcement against running 190 special trains that were announced, for the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.
32: Mumbai News| 11th August | New COVID vaccine
August 11, 2020 11:13 - 5 minutes - 5.27 MBIn this episode of Mumbai Smart News, find out about the new COVID vaccine being developed in Russia. As clinical trials begin, is this the new hope in the fight against corona. Tune in to find out.
32: Mumbai News| 11th August | New COVID vaccine
August 11, 2020 11:13 - 6 minutesIn this episode of Mumbai Smart News, find out about the new COVID vaccine being developed in Russia. As clinical trials begin, is this the new hope in the fight against corona. Tune in to find out.
31: Mumbai News | 10th August | Good news for Mumbai
August 10, 2020 02:16 - 4 minutes - 4.43 MBMumbai's projected doubling rate of Covid-19 cases increased to three months on Saturday. Tune into this episode as Rohini and Sachin discuss all about the COVID situation of Mumbai in detail.
30: Mumbai News | 7th August | Water crisis in Mumbai
August 07, 2020 02:27 - 5 minutes - 5.08 MBLakes and dams that provide drinking water to Mumbaikars are left with limited stock for a few days. Tune in to this episode as Rohini and Sachin discuss all the water crisis situation in detail.
29: Mumbai News | 6th August | BMC to test patients for COVID-19 using voice samples
August 06, 2020 02:24 - 4 minutes - 4.58 MBAfter conducting antigen and antibody testing, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to diagnose citizens for Covid-19 on the basis of their sound waves. Tune in to this episode as Rohini and Sachin discuss all about this news in detail.
28: Mumbai News | 5th August | Unlock 3.0 guidelines
August 05, 2020 02:50 - 5 minutes - 4.67 MBIn this episode of Mumbai Smart News, find out what's open and what's not in Mumbai? What are the guidelines for offices? Will you require an E-pass to travel? How many people are allowed in a wedding? How many people can sit in a cab? Tune in to know!
27: Mumbai News | 4th August | COVID vaccine by the end of 2021
August 04, 2020 02:40 - 5 minutes - 5.01 MBHope to announce our own vaccines by the end of 2021, says Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla. In this episode, Rohini & Sachin will discuss the approximate time scientists will need to create COVID vaccine, they also discuss the history of vaccines. Tune in to know more.
26: Mumbai News | 3rd August | Post COVID trauma, and care
August 03, 2020 03:30 - 5 minutesA lot has been talked about the care given to COVID patients, however, what do patients go through once they have recovered? In today's episode, we discuss post COVID care. Tune in for more.
26: Mumbai News | 3rd August | Post COVID trauma, and care
August 03, 2020 03:30 - 5 minutes - 4.7 MBA lot has been talked about the care given to COVID patients, however, what do patients go through once they have recovered? In today's episode, we discuss post COVID care. Tune in for more.
25: Mumbai News | 31st July | Unlock 3 guidelines
July 31, 2020 02:49 - 5 minutes - 4.95 MBWhat is shut? What is going to open? What are Maharashtra government's guidelines for the Unlock 3.0? Tune in to this episode as Sachin & Rohini discuss the Unlock 3 guidelines in this episode.
24: Mumbai News | 30th July | COVID Analysis
July 30, 2020 03:04 - 6 minutes - 5.93 MBIn this episode of Mumbai Smart News, Rohini and Sachin analyse the situation of COVID in Mumbai. They also discuss the trend, positivity rate, active cases & recovery rate in the city. Tune in to know more!
23: Mumbai News | 29th July | Mobile COVID screening stations by BMC
July 29, 2020 02:30 - 5 minutes - 4.92 MBBMC will deploy COVID screening stations that will be mobile. Will be equipped with X-Ray machines to screen vulnerable and high-risk individuals.
22: Mumbai News | 28th July | FYJC (First Year Junior college) admissions 2020
July 28, 2020 03:30 - 6 minutes - 5.78 MBAn insight into the newly reformed FYJC admissions process for the year 2020. New apps and websites for admissions for students and parents.
21: Mumbai News | 27th July | Mumbai Local Trains and Covid in MMR (Mumbai Metropolitan Region)
July 27, 2020 03:30 - 5 minutes - 5.49 MBIn today's "Monday high" Smart News dose Rohini and Sachin discuss the possibility of the Mumbai local trains opening up and the COVID situation in MMR, which is the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Tune in to know more.
20: Mumbai News | 24th July | Ganesh Chaturthi guidelines
July 24, 2020 02:30 - 4 minutes - 4.36 MBOnly 300 Ganesh mandals seek permission this year amid COVID-19 pandemic, down from 1,500. Listen to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss about the Ganesh Chaturthi guidelines issued by the BMC.
19: Mumbai News | 23rd July | N-95 Masks
July 23, 2020 02:30 - 5 minutes - 4.68 MBIn this episode of Mumbai Smart News, Rohini & Sachin will discuss why the government does not want you to wear N95 masks with valved respirators. Tune in to know more!
18: Mumbai News | 22nd July | Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID 19 vaccine update
July 22, 2020 04:30 - 5 minutes - 5.19 MBThe COVID 19 vaccine developed by Oxford and AstraZeneca is showing promising results and Serum Insititute of India is preparing itself to administer these doses. But will it really reach us and when? Listen to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss this news in detail.
17: Mumbai News | 21st July | Physical reopening of school
July 21, 2020 02:31 - 5 minutes - 5.42 MB97% of parents against the physical reopening of school. What are the challenges students and parents both are facing? Listen to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss all about this news in detail.
16: Mumbai News | 20th July | Non-Covid cases
July 20, 2020 02:28 - 6 minutesBMC has allocated its hospitals to treat only non-Covid cases and handle the bulk of monsoon-related ailments. Listen to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss all about this news in detail.
16: Mumbai News | 20th July | Non-Covid cases
July 20, 2020 02:28 - 5 minutes - 4.92 MBBMC has allocated its hospitals to treat only non-Covid cases and handle the bulk of monsoon-related ailments. Listen to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss all about this news in detail.
15: Mumbai News | 17th July | Bakri Eid celebration
July 17, 2020 02:30 - 5 minutes - 4.94 MBThe Maharashtra government will issue a standard operating procedure (SOP) for Bakri Eid sacrifice on Thursday. Listen to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the guidelines for the festival celebration.
14: Mumbai News | 16th July | Kalyan-Dombivli tops in Covid-19 cases in MMR
July 16, 2020 02:40 - 6 minutes - 6.23 MBThe twin cities of Kalyan and Dombivli have seen Covid-19 spread rapidly since June when the lockdown was eased. What could be the major reason? How this problem can be tackled? Listen to this episode as Rohini & Sachin talks all about Kalyan-Dombivli COVID cases.
13: Mumbai News | 15th July | Drug shortage in Maharashtra
July 15, 2020 02:30 - 5 minutes - 5.16 MBThe non-availability of two important life-saving drugs Tocilizumab and Remdesivir is creating panic amongst patients. Listen to this episode as Rohini & Sachin talks about the drug shortage in Maharashtra.
12: Mumbai News | 14th July | Russian COVID-19 vaccine
July 14, 2020 02:30 - 6 minutes - 5.66 MBRussia has become the first country to have completed clinical trials of a Covid-19 vaccine candidate after Sechenov University said that it had concluded its study. Listen to this episode as Rohini & Sachin talks about the Russian Covid-19 vaccine.
11: Mumbai News | 13th July | Media Ethics | High profile cases
July 13, 2020 03:16 - 6 minutes - 5.92 MBAmitabh Bachchan and his few family members have been tested positive for COVID-19. But how should media deal with high profile cases like this? From where medical bulletin should come from? What ethics media should follow? Listen to this episode as Rohini & Sachin answers these questions.
10: Mumbai News | 10th July | Non-essential shops
July 10, 2020 02:30 - 4 minutes - 4.31 MBThe state government on Tuesday allowed non-essential shops and markets to function for two more hours from July 9. Shops can stay open till 7 pm, instead of 5 pm, but on alternate days. Listen to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss all about this news in detail.
9: Mumbai News | 9th July | WHO acknowledged evidence emerging of the airborne spread of Coronavirus
July 09, 2020 02:30 - 6 minutes - 6.15 MBThe World Health Organization acknowledged "evidence emerging" of the airborne spread of the novel coronavirus, after a group of scientists urged the global body. Listen to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss everything about this news.
9: Mumbai News | 9th July | WHO acknowledged "evidence emerging" of the airborne spread of Coronavirus
July 09, 2020 02:30 - 5 minutes - 5.23 MBThe World Health Organization acknowledged "evidence emerging" of the airborne spread of the novel coronavirus, after a group of scientists urged the global body. Listen to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss everything about this news.
8: Mumbai News | 8th July | Could Covid-19 virus be airborne?
July 08, 2020 03:35 - 7 minutes - 7.18 MBThe New York Times reported recently that 239 scientists from 32 countries have written an open letter to the WHO that the virus causing Covid-19 can remain airborne for a period of time and thus transmit itself. Listen to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss everything about this news.