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Covid Booster Doses to mark 75 years of Independence
Mumbai Smart News - July 14, 2022 03:16 - 2 minutesTo mark India's 75th year of independence, Indian Government has decided to provide Covid Booster doses from 15 July to 75 days. Free booster doses for 18 above citizens in all government centers across all over India. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!
BMC says potholes declined by 30% in past one year
Mumbai Smart News - July 13, 2022 05:54 - 3 minutesAs per the data shared by civic officials, the number of potholes reported in the past year has declined by 30%. Between April 1 and July 7, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) filled 7,211 potholes, while 10,199 potholes were reported in Mumbai during the same period last year, the data...
Activists Send Postcards To BMC Over Pothole Complaints
Mumbai Smart News - July 12, 2022 03:09 - 3 minutesMumbai Angry with the continuing pothole menace in Mumbai, Citizen-activists, mainly from the western suburbs have started a postcard campaign with the message ‘Get Well Soon’ to grab the attention of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation in the old-school way. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!
CR to install long-span roof at Masjid Bunder and Parel railway stations
Mumbai Smart News - July 08, 2022 05:28 - 3 minutesWith each passing day, travelling in the local trains has become a task for Mumbaiites in the monsoon season. To make it convenient and bring relief for the passengers from getting wet while boarding the locals, the Central Railway has planned to put up a long-span roof at Masjid Bunder and Parel...
BMC Extends Deadline For Marathi Signboards
Mumbai Smart News - July 07, 2022 05:40 - 3 minutesFollowing repeated requests from shopkeepers, the BMC is considering postponing the deadline for changing shop signboards to Marathi. Traders and retailer associations on Tuesday welcomed the new chief minister and requested more time, citing a shortage of signboard artists. “We are getting reque...
A day of Heavy Rain in Mumbai
Mumbai Smart News - July 06, 2022 04:51 - 3 minutesYesterday's Heavy Rainfall in Mumbai had a great impact. Maharashtra's new CM Eknath Shinde reviewed the flood situation and asked the NDRF team to relocate people along river banks and flood lines to safer places. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!
Hotels, restaurants can’t add service tax automatically to bills: CCPA order
Mumbai Smart News - July 05, 2022 04:41 - 3 minutesHotels, restaurants are now not allowed to add the service charge on your bill. CCPA said in its order that consumers can lodge complaint on National consumer Helpline number 1915 against the hotel/restaurants charging service charges. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!
Mumbai Breathes Cleanest Air Since Lockdown Years
Mumbai Smart News - July 04, 2022 04:30 - 2 minutesWith the beginning of the monsoon, Mumbaikars are breathing probably the healthiest air. On Friday, the city's air quality index (AQI) reached probably its best mark since the lockdown. Mumbai's Air Quality Index (AQI) was 10 on Friday (01 July 2022), the best ever recorded by the System of Air Q...
Mumbai Sees A Spike In Dengue Cases
Mumbai Smart News - June 30, 2022 05:03 - 3 minutesAccording to the BMC's weekly health update, dengue cases are increasing in south Mumbai and parts of the eastern suburbs. "All monsoon-related diseases are under control, but dengue cases are increasing in E ward (Reay Road and Madanpura areas) and S ward (Kannamwar Nagar and Tagore Nagar areas)...
No Idols Of Plaster Of Paris For The Ganesh Festival- BMC
Mumbai Smart News - June 29, 2022 04:34 - 3 minutesThis year, there will be no plaster of Paris idols for the Ganesh festival, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation reiterated during a meeting with the Sarvajanik Ganesh Utsav Samanvay Samiti, on Monday. Civic chief Iqbal Singh Chahal said, “This year, we have issued an advisory. From next year...
K/West ward reports highest number of active Covid-19 cases
Mumbai Smart News - June 28, 2022 03:03 - 3 minutesK/West ward reports the highest number of active Covid-19 cases
10% water cut in city thanks to low rains
Mumbai Smart News - June 27, 2022 05:10 - 2 minutesMumbai Inadequate rainfall during June means that Mumbaikars will be facing a 10% cut in regular water supply, starting today (June 27). The overall water stock in the seven lakes that supply water to the city has dipped below 10%. What's the reason behind this? Tune in to know with RJ Rohini!
Active Covid Cases Drop In Both Mumbai And Maharashtra
Mumbai Smart News - June 24, 2022 05:30 - 3 minutesAfter steadily rising since mid-May, the city and state recorded a decline in Covid-19 cases on Wednesday. Active cases in Maharashtra decreased from 24,915 on Tuesday to 24,639 on Wednesday, while in Mumbai, the number decreased from 14,146 to 13,501. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!
Only SSC Students Can Complete FYJC Admission Form?
Mumbai Smart News - June 23, 2022 05:50 - 3 minutesMumbai University has announced that only state board students can complete the online forms for admission to First Year Junior college. Class11 aspirants, affiliated to non-state education boards such as the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the Council for the Indian School Certif...
Mumbai gets its first two-wheeler simulator for license applicants
Mumbai Smart News - June 22, 2022 03:16 - 2 minutesFocused on bringing about positive social impact across sectors, Maharashtra transport commissioner Avinash Dhakne will launch Mumbai's first simulator for two-wheeler riders at Tardeo RTO on Friday. But what all does this programme entail? Tune in with RJ Rohini to know.
25,076 helmetless pillion riders penalised in 10 days
Mumbai Smart News - June 21, 2022 03:02 - 2 minutesSince the Mumbai traffic police started penalizing pillion riders as well for not wearing helmets, 25,076 pillion riders have been caught in the last 10 days across the city. Out of the 25,076, the highest number of pillion riders have been caught in the South region at 10,948. Tune in with RJ Ro...
As IMD issues orange alert, city’s weather radar remains inoperative
Mumbai Smart News - June 20, 2022 02:20 - 3 minutesDespite the IMD's ‘orange’ alert, indicating a strong chance of ‘heavy to very heavy rain’ at isolated places on Monday, the S-band doppler weather radar (DWR) in Colaba has remained inoperative for the last four days. How does it affect the city and what are the predictions for rain? Tune in to ...
Mumbai’s Test Positivity Rate Reaches 15 Percent
Mumbai Smart News - June 17, 2022 04:50 - 3 minutesAmid Mumbai's 15 percent Test Positivity Rate (TPR), the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is on the hunt for those who have yet to receive the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. BMC personnel have begun calling up people to tell them to get the second dose. BMC personnel have begun call...
Down harbour trains will not stop at Mahim for next 15 days
Mumbai Smart News - June 16, 2022 03:59 - 3 minutesFor the next 15 days, no local trains will stop at Mahim harbour station in the down direction towards Bandra/Goregaon. This is because the authorities are working on removing a curve and increasing train speed. Once the curve is realigned, trains can run at 50 kmph on crossovers. Once this work ...
To ensure women passengers’ safety, BEST will add ‘home reach’ option to its app
Mumbai Smart News - June 15, 2022 03:00 - 2 minutesKeeping women passengers’ safety in mind, the BrihanMumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST)’s app-based bus service will have an added feature of ‘Home Reach’ to ensure passengers reach their residences safely. The feature will be available for those traveling by BEST premium/luxury buses. Tu...
Dengue and malaria cases witness a rise
Mumbai Smart News - June 14, 2022 02:45 - 2 minutesMalaria, dengue and gastroenteritis cases are on the rise even before monsoon has hit the city. The first five days of June have seen nearly 60 hospitalisations due to malaria, 80 caused by gastroenteritis, and 10 by dengue. What can be the cause behind this and which areas are majorly affected? ...
Maharashtra Is Seeing A Rise In Sales Of Home Testing Kits And Teleconsultations With Doctors
Mumbai Smart News - June 09, 2022 04:31 - 2 minutesAn increase in Covid-19 cases has prompted a rise in calls and teleconsultations with doctors, as well as an increase in inquiries and sales of home testing kits. The good news is that doctors in the private sector said hospitalization or severe COVID is a rarity. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know m...
Maharastra minister speaks on school opening amid increase in Covid-19 cases
Mumbai Smart News - June 07, 2022 04:27 - 2 minutes“We're taking stock of the Covid situation, cases rising, but we'll open schools on June 15 with Covid appropriate measures. Masks are not mandatory. All-new SOPs to be issued to schools. Gaikwad said that further decisions would be taken based on the Maharashtra Covid-19 situation. Tune in with ...
As Covid-19 Cases Rise In Maharashtra, Mask Mandate Returns
Mumbai Smart News - June 06, 2022 05:05 - 2 minutesMaharashtra's government has made the use of face masks mandatory as the Covid-19 spike continues. According to public order, masks are now required in closed public spaces such as trains, buses, cinemas, auditoriums, offices, hospitals, colleges, and schools. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!
BMC: Fine of Rs.5000 If You Use Banned Plastic
Mumbai Smart News - June 03, 2022 04:40 - 3 minutesThe BMC warned citizens and business owners not to use the banned plastic, and any person found using such items will be prosecuted. A BMC official said that producers, stockists, suppliers, and sellers who violate this notification will be liable to pay Rs 5000 for the first offense and Rs 25,00...
Auto fares may increase by Rs 2, cabs by Rs 3
Mumbai Smart News - June 02, 2022 04:29 - 3 minutesMumbai could see a hike in auto and taxi fares in June, sources in the transport department have indicated. The auto fares could be increased by Rs 2 for a minimum distance of 1.5 km, taxi travel could be increased by Rs 3. For more information, listen in with RJ Rohini.
Another Lockdown In Maharashtra ?
Mumbai Smart News - June 01, 2022 03:13 - 3 minutesIf 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 eve...
Maharashtra govt to provide 10 sanitary napkins for ₹1 per month to 60 lakh rural women
Mumbai Smart News - May 31, 2022 03:31 - 2 minutesThe Maharashtra government has announced a scheme under which women in the below poverty line category and those part of self-help groups will be provided 10 sanitary napkins at ₹1. The order, which was issued by state Rural Development Department minister Hasan Mushrif on Saturday, will be imple...
For Fourth Day In A Row, State Reports Over 500 Cases
Mumbai Smart News - May 30, 2022 02:13 - 2 minutesMumbai For the fourth consecutive day, Maharashtra recorded more than 500 Covid cases at 550 cases with one death on Sunday. In addition, the detection of BA.4 and BA.5 sub-variants of the omicron strain has only sparked fears of the impending fourth wave. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!
Mumbai Metro Line 3 Completion Delayed To 2024
Mumbai Smart News - May 27, 2022 02:17 - 2 minutesThe due completion of Mumbai’s first underground Metro line 3 Colaba-SEEPZ-Bandra corridor has been delayed until 2024. The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) will take another six months to begin Phase-1. But why this project keeps getting delayed, tune in to know with RJ Rohini.
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