Mumbai Smart News: Recent Episodes
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If there is one city in India which never sleeps, it is Mumbai. In order to not only keep our Mumbaikars update but to also give an in-depth understanding of what the latest news from this city means for its dwellers, Sachin Kalbag, Executive Editor, Hindustan Times (@SachinKalbag) and Rohini Ramnathan, RJ, Radio Nasha (@rotalks) discuss the latest headlines every morning.
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The NCRB report shows cyber offences rose by 18% in Mumbai in 2021 but the actual numbers may be much more as many cases have gone unreported or many written complaints were not converted into FIRs. Tune in to know more about the NCRB report with RJ Rohini!
This year, the ten-day festival of Ganeshotsav will begin on Wednesday, August 31. Keeping in mind the festival and the Ganpati visarjan that will be followed, the Mumbai police issued a traffic advisory. What's the good news and what you should keep in mind before travelling? Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!
In this episode of Mumbai Smart news, RJ Rohini talks about the Mumbai traffic police being geared up with elaborate arrangements for the 10-day Ganeshotsav beginning August 31. According to traffic police officers, five traffic police control rooms will be set up at essential immersion places.
In this episode of Mumbai Smart news, RJ Rohini talks about Mumbai's local train ticket check as Mumbai Locals have intensified their ticketless traveling check, mainly on AC travels. Tune in to get more Mumbai updates.
Over three lakh Mumbaiites have been bitten by stray dogs since 2018, the state government admitted before the state legislative council on Wednesday. Tune in to know more with RJ Rohini.
BMC will implement paid on-street parking in four administrative wards in the city, which will allow citizens to park their vehicles in designated areas under CCTV surveillance. Tune in to this episode as RJ Rohini explains how you will get a designated parking spot.
According to Doctors, an average of 150 cases of spine and neck pain issues are attended on an OPD basis of which five to 10 per cent of the cases are of bikers who ride daily to go to the offices as there are more pothole issues during the rainy season. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more.
At least 222 Dahi Handi participants suffered injuries across Mumbai while forming pyramids where the festival was celebrated on a grand scale on Friday. How did the government react to the situation? Tune in to know with RJ Rohini.
Mumbai witnessed heavy showers on Tuesday as the rain intensity increased in the city after a gap of a few days, temperature in Mumbai is expected to hover around 27 degrees as the city may witness moderate to heavy rainfall on Wednesday. Tune in to know with RJ Rohini!
Residents and elected public representatives stated that waterlogging was intense at areas in Marine Drive where Mumbai Coastal Road Project (MCRP) construction work is ongoing. Tune in to know with RJ Rohini!
Auto and taxi unions in Mumbai have demanded an increase in the minimum fare due to the recent hike in CNG prices. What are the demands of the auto drivers and are they planning to go on a strike soon? Tune in to know with RJ Rohini!
Mumbai Police will soon launch an initiative to reunite missing or abducted children with their families. The ‘Operation Reunited’ will be started on August 15, the country’s 75th Independence Day, and go on till September 15. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know how we can contribute to this initiative.
Come October and the BMC will commence the much-awaited rejuvenation of the Mithi river to mitigate flooding and improve the quality of water, officials said. But how will BMC manage the residents living around? Tune in to know with RJ Rohini!
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) weather station at Santacruz, which is the base weather station for Mumbai, received 31.3mm of rain till 5:30 pm on Sunday. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more.
Crimes recorded on the railways in the Mumbai region in the first half of the year were 62% lower in number than in the same period in pre-pandemic 2019. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more.
Cracking down on illegal hawkers, BMC H (west) ward in Bandra has said that it will cancel licenses of shop owners on Hill Road who encourage hawkers by renting their shops. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more.
Mumbai reported 105 H1N1 cases last month against 21 in July 2021, data from the public health department of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) shows. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!
A monsoon trough in the vicinity of coastal Maharashtra is also expected to shift southward of its normal position around August 5, which will lead to another active rain spell in and around Mumbai, according to IMD. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!
Following the increase in LPG, fuel, and electricity tariffs all in one month, retail prices of vegetables have shot to Rs 100-120 per kilo—even Rs 160 in certain cases, Families that consume only vegetarian meals during the ongoing holy month of Shravan are greatly affected. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!
Jumbo Covid Centers or field hospitals in Mumbai will be closed in phases as the number of coronavirus infections has decreased, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said on Wednesday. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!
Cases of influenza H1N1 in the city have surged past those of the past two years, prompting the BMC on Tuesday to advise people from high-risk groups to seek medical advice and even hospitalization. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!
Mumbai traffic police has informed Mumbaikars that Aarey road will remain temporarily shut for 24 hours from tonight. The decision to suspend vehicular movement on Aarey road has been taken due to the various works being carried out by the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation & Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai. Tune in RJ Rohini to know more!
Mumbai will be pothole-free in two years after concrete concretization works are completed, the civic body stated after a meeting chaired by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!
It has come to light that there has been a surge in dengue, leptospirosis, H1N1, and gastroenteritis cases across the city in the last seven days. Tune in to RJ Rohini to know more.
Residents of two buildings on Marine Drive, the iconic 3-km promenade in south Mumbai, complained of “unusual vibrations” during high tide over the past weekend.
According to Skymet Weather, there are no new monsoonal systems predicted for Mumbai in the next few days. Until July 24, the city is expected to witness light rain with cloudy skies, as per the Indian Meteorological Department. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!
The Covid-19 surge in Mumbai appears to be declining. According to the state weekly report, fewer cases were reported last week. As compared to the previous week, Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad reported 46 percent, 49 percent, and 37 percent fewer new cases respectively. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!
The price of vegetables is likely to increase in the coming days if the rain fails to subside. The Agricultural Produce Market Committee traders claimed that due to the heavy rains, the supply of vegetables has gone down and so has the number of people visiting the market. As on Friday, there was only an increase in the prices of leafy vegetables. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!
The Maharashtra legislative assembly has approved a law which makes it mandatory for all shops and establishments to have Marathi written in the Devanagari script on their signboards. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!
To 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!
As 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 states. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!
Mumbai 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!
With 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 railway stations. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!
Following 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 requests from retailer associations to give an extension for the signboard, so we are thinking over that,” said Ashish Sharma, additional municipal commissioner. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!
Yesterday'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 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!
With 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 Quality-Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), and the country's air quality monitoring service by the ministry of earth sciences. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!
According 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)," said BMC executive health officer Dr. Mangala Gomare. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!
This 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, there will be punishment, too.” As per the guidelines, those found selling PoP idols will face fine and judicial action.
Mumbai 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!
After 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!
Mumbai 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 Certificate Examinations (CISCE), will have to wait to do the same till their respective results are declared. However, this has raised concerns about delays in conducting admission for FYJC seats of non-state board students. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!
Focused 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.
Since 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 Rohini to know more!
Despite 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 know more with RJ Rohini.
Amid 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 calling people to remind them to receive the second dose. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!
For 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 is complete, work will begin on the up CSMT-bound platform. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!
Keeping 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. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!
Malaria, 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? Tune in to know with RJ Rohini.
An 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 more!
“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 RJ Rohini to know more!
Maharashtra'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!
The 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 25,000 and three-month imprisonment for each subsequent offense. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!
Mumbai 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.
The 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 implemented from August 15 this year and will benefit 60 lakh women in rural areas of Maharashtra. The decision was taken to mark World Menstrual Hygiene Day on Saturday. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!
Mumbai 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!
The 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.
The Mumbai Traffic Police will start penalizing two-wheeler riders if the pillion rider is without a helmet from June 9, a senior police officer said on Wednesday. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!
The BMC has started repair work on nearly 60% of the roads that have been planned this year. Work has already begun on 295 roads, while repairs on the remaining 210 roads will take time. This is because the ‘no objection certificate from traffic police will be issued in a staggered manner to avoid traffic piles up, officials said. To improve the quality of roads, the civic body is focusing more on the construction of cement concrete roads.
The Maharashtra government's move comes a day after the Centre reduced the excise duties on petrol and diesel by ₹8 and ₹6 per litre respectively. What did the Finance minister say after the announcement? Tune in to know with Sachin Kalbag and RJ Rohini.
To make local train journeys safer in the city and to keep an eye on untoward incidents such as stone-pelting, the Central Railway and Western Railway are set to install upgraded Closed Circuit Televisions inside and outside the motorman cabin of the local trains. The cameras will record the footage of the local trains during their operation to monitor incidents like rail fracture, derailment, stone-pelting, etc. which can be later used by the Railway Protection Force for investigation. Tune in with RJ Rohini and Sachin Kalbag- executive editor of the Hindustan Times to know more!
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Mumbai reported a drop in daily infections on Monday and recorded 129 fresh cases, mostly due to the drop in the number of tests over the weekend. But are hospitalisations still under control and why authorities are warning about rising Covid cases? Tune in to know with RJ Rohini!
Mumbai The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is set to refurbish newly-engineered bus shelters at 200 different locations across the city. These bus shelters are being set up in a bid to declutter the existing footpaths and to improve walkability on roads. Senior officials said that these shelters will use lesser space than the conventional metallic bus stops of the BEST and will be visually attractive as well. Some of the areas, where these new bus shelters will come up are — Powai, Juhu, Andheri, Goregaon, Chembur, Ghatkopar, etc. Tune in with RJ Rohini and HT's Sachin Kalbag to know more about this news!
Mumbai Five districts in Maharashtra- Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, and Jalgaon- have given booster doses to over 100% of its eligible senior citizens as of Saturday. Data from the state’s public health department shows that of the 21,36,638 people in the 60 plus category who became eligible for the third dose up to May 12, 15,26,933 or 71.46% have taken the jabs so far. However, a huge disparity remains in the coverage in districts like Gadchiroli, Washim, Buldhana, and others where the uptake of boosters is very low.
In order to control localized floods, the BMC has started work on four mini pumping stations at Mahalaxmi, P D'Mello Road, Wadala and Chunabhatti. As of now, there are six big pumping stations at Lovegrove, Cleveland Bunder, Haji Ali, Irla, Britannia, and Gazdarband to pump out excess water from big nullahs into the sea in case of heavy rain and high tide. Tune in with HT's Sachin Kalbag to know more!
Mumbai has 3.9 lakh eligible 12-15 population, of which 1,00,534 (25.7%) have taken their first dose and 24,380 (6.25%) have taken both doses of the vaccine to date. Nearly two months after the Covid-19 vaccination drive was expanded to include the 12-15 age group, only one-third of the eligible population in Mumbai have taken their first dose. Tune in with Hindustan Times executive editor- Sachin Kalbag to know more!
Cyclone Asani, which intensified into a severe cyclonic storm on Sunday, is expected to weaken by Wednesday, the weather office has said in its latest bulletin. Strong winds with the speed of 100-110 kmph - expected to surge to 120 km per hour - have been predicted as Odisha, Bengal and Andhra Pradesh have braced up for heavy rain too. Localized flooding has been predicted with rain expected in the range of 100-200 mm. Ten flights including those from Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Jaipur, and Mumbai were canceled at the Chennai Airport. Tune in with Sachin Kalbag- executive editor of the Hindustan Times and RJ Rohini to know its impact on Mumbai's weather.
While we are getting back on the roads to our normal busy lives without masks and full confidence, it’s important that we are mindful of the right information about the current Covid scenario. Tune in with Rohini and Sachin to know what the current Covid count in Mumbai looks like.
Almost after two and half months when the repeated dust storms from northwest had severely polluted the quality of air Mumbaikars breathe, the weekend saw the city's average air quality once again getting to poor. Host RJ Rohini and Sachin Kalbag talk about this fresh yet not so fresh piece of news in this episode.
It's been more than a month since the Maharashtra Government lifted the mask mandate in the state. What is the current covid cases scenario ? What is the current record of covid & its new variant ? And what is the booster dose vaccination rate in Mumbai ? Tune in with Sachin Kalbag and RJ Rohini to know more.
As the city continues to witness hot and humid weather, paediatricians said they are noticing an unusual rise in the number of viral infection cases among children, especially diarrhoea, which is one of the causes of dehydration. Tune in with HT's Sachin Kalbag and RJ Rohini to know more.
Attention air passengers! Runways of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai to be closed for pre-monsoon maintenance work. How will it affect you and when is the maintenance scheduled to take place? Tune in to know with RJ Rohini & Sachin Kalbag.
The Mumbai civic body has issued a circular, asking its officers to address the country’s richest municipal corporation as BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and not Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM), to avoid confusion. Tune in with Sachin Kalbag and RJ Rohini to know more!
The Covid situation in Maharashtra was reviewed in the Cabinet meeting on Thursday, where reintroducing the mandate on face masks was discussed.
What came out as the final decision & which states have made masks mandatory. Tune in to know with RJ Rohini & Sachin Kalbag.
Electricity supply in parts of Mumbai and adjoining areas - including Thane, Mulund, Ambarnath, Badlapur and Dombivali – was affected Tuesday morning due to tripping in the 400KV sub-station at Padgha. There was a small explosion at the station at 10.15 am but the power supply is being restored slowly
India’s drug regulator on Tuesday approved the emergency use of two Covid-19 vaccines, Biological E’s Corbevax and Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin, for children under the age of 12 years – a milestone move that paves the way for that cohort in the country to receive a vaccine shot against the disease for the first time. Tune in with the executive editor of Hindustan Times Sachin Kalbag and RJ Rohini to know more about this news.
In District Palghar, Maharashtra, around 100% booster doses have been given where as in Mumbai around 97% booster doses have been shot but the over all Maharashtra vaccination response is not upto to the expectations. According to the latest data only 23% children of the age group of 12-15 have been vaccinated with the booster dose. Tune in with Sachin Kalbag and RJ Rohini to know more!
Maharashtra on Saturday reported 194 fresh Covid-19 cases, the highest rise in one day after March 25, and one fatality, taking the tally to 78,76,697 and the death toll to 1,47,832, said the state health department. Tune in with Sachin Kalbag and RJ Rohini to know more!
Even as the city woke up to an overcast sky with the first pre-monsoon drizzle being reported in isolated places, Thursday turned out to be the hottest April day in eight years. India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) Santacruz monitoring station – representative for Mumbai – put the maximum daytime temperature at 38.9 degrees Celsius. The city had on April 22, 2014, recorded a daytime temperature of 39 degrees Celsius. The hottest April day recorded in Mumbai was on April 14, 1952, when the mercury soared to 42.2 degrees Celsius. Tune in with HT's Sachin Kalbag and RJ Rohini to know more!
As the city return to normalcy, the crowds inside local trains are rising day by day. Mumbai's public transport is carrying approx. 1 Crore people on a daily average. Tune in as RJ Rohini & Sachin Kalbag talk about how public transport can be affected again by rising covid cases.
In view of the rising number of covid cases in other states, it's advisable for Mumbaikars to start wearing masks again and get both doses of covid vaccine plus the booster, to limit the spread of covid cases. Tune in with HT's Sachin Kalbag and RJ Rohini to know more.
Less than 12,000 adults in the 18-59 age group have taken the Covid-19 vaccine's booster dose by Saturday night ever since the programme started on April 10. Tune in as RJ Rohini & Sachin Kalbag try to understand the ground situation of why people are not going to the vaccination centre.
The Mumbai Fire Brigade has recently inducted 12 firefighting motorcycles into its fleet. This is the first lot of the 24 firefighting bikes that have been ordered by BMC and they will be used as first responders. Tune in as Rohini & Sachin discuss why this introduction took place!
Maharashtra Housing Minister, Dr. Jitendra Awhad, announced that from today owners who want to rent out or sell their flats will no longer need prior permission or no objection certificate (NOC) from a cooperative housing society. Tune in with HT's Sachin Kalbag and RJ Rohini to know more!
Mumbai has added yet another feather in its cap by winning the global title of 'Tree City Of The World' by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations jointly with Arbor Day Foundation. Mumbai received this recognition for its "commitment to growing and maintaining urban trees and greenery in order to create healthy, resilient, and happy cities" says BMC's garden department. Tune in with Sachin Kalbag - executive editor of the Hindustan Times and RJ Rohini to know more about this news.
In a bid to ensure that two-wheeler riders in the city do not flout the helmet rule while riding, the traffic police department has come up with an agonising solution to teach violators a lesson. What will happen to you if you are caught without a helmet? RJ Rohini & Sachin Kalbag tells you in this episode.
The government has allowed all adults to receive booster doses of the Coronavirus vaccine since April 10. Those who have completed nine months since receiving their second dose of the Coronavirus vaccine can visit private vaccination centers for either a third or precautionary dose. Tune in with Sachin Kalbag- executive editor of the Hindustan Times and RJ Rohini to know more.
The BMC mandates that the names of all the shops and business establishments in Mumbai must be written in Marathi in the Devanagari script. Also stated that the Marathi language letters should be prominently displayed and larger than fonts of other languages that appear on the signboards. Tune in with HT's Sachin Kalbag and RJ Rohini to know more!
Good news for Mumbaikar's. Mumbai finally reaches it's milestone of full immunization. Municipal authorities reported that 100% eligible individuals above the age of 18 have been completely vaccinated against COVID-19. Tune in with Sachin Kalbag - executive editor of Hindustan Times and RJ Rohini to know more!
The clean-up marshals in Mumbai are in for a new role after their agency contract with the BMC has ended. Marshals have been renamed to nuisance detectors, designated to fine citizens for littering, spitting in public, and defecating in open. Tune in with HT's Sachin Kalbag and RJ Rohini to know more!
Mumbai Traffic Police are set to start seizing vehicles from motorists caught for wrong side driving. The warning comes after a sustained rise in the number of wrong-side driving FIRs. Find out more about this news by tuning in with Sachin Kalbag-executive editor of the Hindustan Times and RJ Rohini.
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has organized a special vaccination drive against Covid for disabled persons- for the age group above 12 years. The special drive will be conducted on April 4, Monday, in Vashi, Nerul, and Airoli hospitals of the corporation. Tune in with Sachin Kalbag- the Executive Editor of Hindustan Times and RJ Rohini to know more about this news!
After 2 whole years, the Maharashtra government has dismissed all the covid19 restrictions in the state and wearing a mask in Mumbai is no longer mandatory nor you will be fined for this. Delhi & West Bengal has uplifted the mask restrictions as well. Tune into this episode with Rohini to listen more.
Do not test us," is the message to developers by police commissioner Sanjay Pandey. He said this on his Sunday live stream while alerting about the March 31 deadline to install "sound cutters" at all under-construction sites in the city. Tune in with RJ Rohini & Sachin Kalbag to know more!
The target of fully vaccinating the adult population in Mumbai will be achieved by the end of this week. A total of 34,000 vaccine doses are required to reach the 100 percent mark. Tune in with Sachin Kalbag- executive editor of Hindustan Times and RJ Rohini to know more about this news!
Mumbai Police Commissioner Sanjay Pandey twitted to share a report of the work undertaken by the authorities in the last week. Amongst the 8 pointers mentioned was an interesting concept, "Car-Free Zones". What is this new concept & how all steps have been taken by authorities? Tune in to know more!
12- 18% increase in property taxes is expected by the BMC. A total of 4,762 crores in property tax amount was recovered by BMC since April 1 last year, against the target of 5,400 crores. According to MMC Act property tax in Mumbai is revised every five years; however, the revision was delayed in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Tune in with Sachin Kalbag - the executive editor of Hindustan Times and RJ Rohini to know more!
Clean-up marshals who have previously been assigned a dedicated task of punishing the public for not wearing face masks during the pandemic will now begin their routine work of fining citizens who litter, spit, defecate in the open. Citizens who don't wear masks in public will be penalized by a new agency appointed by BMC. Tune in with Sachin Kalbag and RJ Rohini to know more!
UGC rolls out a new entrance test, CUCET. It will be applicable for UG, PG & doctorate students from this academic year who want to take admission in central universities. However, Mumbai university stays unaffected as it is a state university. Tune in to know more about examination pattern with HT's Sachin Kalbag and RJ Rohini!
BMC has decided to install 28 floodgates on the Mithi River to eliminate flooding during the monsoon season every year. According to senior officials, installing the floodgates will primarily serve to prevent overflowing water from entering residential areas and railway tracks. Tune in with Sachin Kalbag and RJ Rohini to know more about this news.
In order to reduce traffic congestion in the city, the Mumbai traffic police have announced that odd-even parking restrictions will be enforced throughout the eastern and central suburbs. 10 chowkies in the central and eastern regions have been selected and notifications have been sent to regulate odd-parking on 50 interior roads. Tune in with HT's Sachin Kalbag to know more about this news.
Three days after rolling out the Corbevax vaccines, as part of the Covid-19 vaccination drive for teenagers between the ages 12 and 15 in the country, the BMC has increased its vaccination centres from the existing 12 to 100-150. HT's Sachin Kalbag share more about vaccination centres in Mumbai. Listen now!
After receiving several complaints from citizens about illegal hawkers, BMC and Mumbai Police will collectively initiate action against illegal hawkers who sells their wares within a 100-meter area of railway stations. Tune in with Rohini to know all.
Seven beaches in Mumbai city are set to become more visitor-friendly with the civic body planning to install prefabricated toilets there. Tune in with Rohini and Sachin to know the full details of this fresh initiative by BMC.
Mumbaikers can now get their passport verified sitting at home. Mumbai's top cop Sanjay Pandey has said no citizen here will be called to the police station for the passport verification process, as done earlier. Tune in with Sachin Kalbag and RJ Rohini to know more about it!
Proud moment for the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation, as Navi Mumbai becomes 1st city in Maharashtra to achieve its target of vaccinating 100% adult population with both doses of covid-19 vaccine, on Saturday. Tune in with RJ Rohini and Sachin Kalbag to know more about it!
Mumbai To bring down noise pollution in the city, especially during the night, builders and construction workers will not be allowed to carry out construction work between 10pm to 6am. But how did this decision come into place? RJ Rohini & Sachin Kalbag tells you in this episode.
Sigh of relief for Mumbaikar's as there will be a slight decrease in temperature due to unseasonal rains, as predicted by India Meteorological Department.
Tune in with Sachin Kalbag and RJ Rohini to know more!
Mumbai's new CP Sanjay Pandey said that if a motorist is found driving on the wrong side, the violator will not only be booked and arrested but they will also be produced before the court and their vehicle will be impounded. RJ Rohini and Sachin Kalbag discuss the strict actions of the Mumbai Traffic Police in this episode.
The experts have said that the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in India may start around April-May 22 and peak from mid to late June. What can be the reason of another Covid-19 wave? RJ Rohini & Sachin Kalbag discuss in today's episode.
Good News for Mumbaikars!! Vehicles parked in no-parking areas across Mumbai will not be towed by the traffic police for a week, starting 6th March. Tune in with Rohini and Sachin to know the context or the logic behind this decision.
Maharashtra government eased coronavirus-related restrictions in 14 districts including Mumbai as infections remain muted. After 2 years, Mumbai is finally a restriction free zone. Tune in with Rohini and Sachin to know everything about this happy update.
The new report released by the IPCC features multiple warning signs for Mumbai, which is one of the world’s most vulnerable cities with respect to climate change. Tune in with Rohini and Sachin to know what are the plans and what can we do to combat this loss.
The third wave of Covid-19 continued to decline since January third week and has been reporting fewer than 1,000 cases for the past three days. Tune in with RJ Rohini & Sachin Kalbag to know the Covid-19 status of Mumbai.
Mumbai's air quality index (AQI) on Saturday settled at a ‘very poor’ reading of 302, after rising to 255 (poor) the day prior. This was due to yet another dust event -- the third this month. Why are these dust events occurring so often? Tune in to know with Sachin Kalbag and RJ Rohini.
Seeing the drop in Covid-19 positive cases, BMC decides to reopen schools in Maharashtra at full capacity from 2nd of March, 2022. Tune in with RJ Rohini and Sachin Kalbag executive editor Hindustan Times to know more.
Mumbai achieved the milestone of administering over 2 crore COVID-19 vaccines and became the first district in Maharashtra to attain the said landmark. Tune in with Rohini and Sachin to know all about the related speculations and more.
Mumbai reported under 100 covid-19 cases on Monday for the first time since April 17, 2020. The state’s covid positivity rate has now reached 1.41%. But what the experts are saying about the new BA.2 variant? Tune in with Sachin Kalbag to know more!
In this episode, Hindustan Times' Sachin Kalbag talks about the status of Booster doses for the Covid-19 vaccine in Mumbai. How many eligible people have taken the dose and why is the government aggressively asking to take the show? Tune in to know more!
Mumbai’s daily positivity rate reported on Sunday was 0.57%. The Mumbai civic body is expected to announce further relaxations in Covid-19 restrictions. Tune in with @sachinkalbag to know more.
Traffic violations in the city increased by about 25% last year with the police registering 63,81,548 cases compared to 50,95,478 cases in 2020. This significant rise in violations in 2021 is despite a partial lockdown in view of the Covid-19 pandemic. Mumbai needs to work massively on self-regulated traffic in the coming year. Tune in with Rohini and Sachin to know more about it.
It has been a good day for Mumbai. There are zero deaths, zero sealed buildings, and zero containment zones in the city. Does this mean the future is bright for Mumbaikars? Tune in with Rohini and Sachin to know more.
India has decided to relax entry restrictions for international passengers from Feb. 14. Authorities have resumed issuing visas to international tourists on chartered flights. Tune in with Rohini and Sachin to know what is in the store for all the holidayers and air travellers.
Over the last couple of weeks, Mumbai witnessed its highest ever air pollution levels since city-wide intensive air monitoring was initiated in 2015. What are the major reasons for it and how the authorities are planning to save the city? Tune in with RJ Rohini & Sachin Kalbag to know more!
Mumbai is hoping for less covid cases, At present 400 to 500 daily cases are coming in Mumbai, positively rate is also going down in Mumbai and Are we going to mask free life is there any chance that we can go freely outside from our home Tune in with RJ Rohini & Sachin Kalbag to know more!
Mumbai has emerged as India’s most and the world’s fifth-most congested city in 2021, according to the latest TomTom Traffic Index based on a study of 404 cities across 58 countries. Which other cities are a part of the list? Tune in with RJ Rohini & Sachin Kalbag to know more!
Jumbo centers, which were built to tackle the COVID pandemic are about to shut now. The only concern here is, if an unfortunate 4th wave comes up in the future, how prepared are we? Tune in with Rohini and Sachin as they discuss how we will be if there's a covid wave again.
There is good news for Mumbaikars. Mumbai's Mayor Kishori Pednekar said that all restrictions in the city will be lifted and Mumbai will be unlocked by the end of February. Tune in with Rohini and Sachin to know about the ifs and buts of this announcement.
The Drugs Controller General of India has granted emergency use permission to single-dose Sputnik Light COVID vaccine in the country, What are the various regulatory provisions to be followed to take this dose? Tune in to know with RJ Rohini & Sachin Kalbag.
As the schools and colleges in Mumbai have reopened, the biggest question for the students of state board that has kept everyone on their toes, is will offline exams be happening for grades 10 and 12 after 2 years in 2022? Find out now with RJ Rohini and Sachin Kalbag.
Post the union budget presentation, oil marketing companies have announced a drop in in commercial LPG prices, serving as a help to hotel businesses. The price of a 19-kg cylinder has been reduced by Rs 91.50 from Rs 1,948.50 to Rs 1,857. Tune in now with Rohini and Sachin Kalbag to know how it effects you.
There will be no more restrictions on night movement in Mumbai and beaches, parks, and gardens in the city can now remain open as per their usual timings, BMC said in a circular. What will operate in how much capacity, tune in to know with RJ Rohini & Sachin Kalbag.
Recent reports with misleading headlines and viral messages claim the discovery of a new strain of the coronavirus named 'NeoCoV'. In this episode, Rohini & Sachin Kalbag debunks claims of the discovery of a new strain of coronavirus that "kills 1 in 3". people
46% of the initially planned precautionary doses against Covid-19 Virus have already been administered. 3.5 lakh booster doses given to senior citizen and 2.8 lakh to frontline workers. To know when you can get your booster dose, tune in now with Rohini and Sachin.
Maharashtra on Thursday witnessed yet another decline in its daily Covid-19 case count as 25,425 people tested positive for the disease. What are the Covid-19 numbers of Mumbai city? Tune in to know with RJ Rohini & Sachin Kalbag.
The state government has declared that colleges across Maharashtra can open campuses to students for in-person teaching from February 1. The decision is applicable to all colleges and universities, and deemed. What are the SOPs to attend a college class now, tune in to know with Rohini & Sachin Kalbag,
Finally a good news! Most parts of India including aamchi Mumbai are seeing a decline in new Covid-19 cases. The prediction is that the third wave is likely to end between 1 and 15 February. What could be the reasons for this sudden dip in cases? Are we looking for disruption-free Covid life? Tune in with Rohini and Sachin to know some data-acclaimed facts.
Mumbai City schools reopened on Monday to a mixed response nearly three weeks after they were shut on account of the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. But are parents willing to send their children to educational institutions? Tune in with Rohini & Sachin Kalbag to know more!
Mumbai recorded a drop in cases for the fourth consecutive day, with 3568 infections over the weekend. The city’s test positivity rate (TPR) on Saturday was 7.15%. Tune in with Rohini & Sachin to get the Covid-19 update of Mumbai & Maharashtra.
Maharashtra government announces that schools will reopen offline from January 24th if the BMC agrees. Tune in with Sachin to know more.
BMC has mandated for every self-test kit buyer to share their Covid-19 test report - negative or positive, with the authorities and also upload the same on the ICMR website. Tune in with Rohini & Sachin to know all the rules to be followed while self-testing Covid-19.
Several hill stations like Matheran, Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar have imposed restrictions. Local businesses and hoteliers have raised concerns over the dip in footfall of tourists. What else is closed in Mumbai city, tune in to know with RJ Rohini before planning for the long weekend!
Under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code, Mumbai Police has imposed a prohibition on visiting public places during the night. But why is this becoming a reason for the tussle between Mumbai Police & citizens, tune in to know with RJ Rohini!
Mumbai on Tuesday reported 11,647 fresh Covid-19 cases, a drop of 2,001 from the previous day. But what can be the reasons that the Covid-19 infection curve appears to be flattening in Mumbai, tune in to know with RJ Rohini!
Maharashtra administered 49,307 booster doses to health care workers, frontline workers and senior citizens on Monday, the first day of the much-awaited national vaccination drive for the third dose, dubbed ‘precautionary dose’. Tune in as Rohini discuss with HT's Jyoti Shelar the eligibility criteria for the booster source.
The Maharashtra Government alters a few restrictions applicable from today. In the new set of restrictions, gyms & beauty salons are now allowed to function at 50% capacity. Tune in with Rohini to know the new guidelines of the state.
With the number of Covid cases rising rapidly in Maharashtra, the state government is considering augmented restrictions, instead of a complete lockdown. Tune in to know the decisions that were taken at a Covid review meeting chaired by Deputy CM Ajit Pawar.
Amid an alarming rise in daily Covid-19 infections in Maharashtra, including cases of the Omicron variant, BMC has issued fresh guidelines to enhance surveillance of international travelers arriving at Mumbai and Maharashtra University. Tune in with Rohini to know all about it.
Mayor Kishori Pednekar said if the daily COVID-19 cases here cross the 20,000-mark, a lockdown will be imposed in the city as per the Union government's rules. What were yesterday's covid numbers? What are the chances of undergoing a lockdown? Tune in with Rohini to know all.
WHO's Director-General said 'as enter the third year of the Covid-19 pandemic, I'm confident that this will be the year we end it - but only if we do it together'. Tune in as Rohini & Sachin discuss what the official said on the rising Covid cases in this episode.
Mumbai on Wednesday recorded 2,510 new infections in the last 24 hours. The tally is more than 80 per cent of the daily cases recorded in the Maharashtra capital a day ago at 1,333. Tune in as Rohini & Sachin update you on the Covid numbers of the city.
BMC is set to increase its deployment of marshals across all 24 administrative wards in the city from the current 700 to an unspecified number to control crowds as well as monitor mask violations in public places. Tune in with Rohini & Sachin Kalbag to know how these marshals can impact your New Year party!
In his address to the nation, what were the major things the Prime Minister said and how do these announcements matter to us? Tune in with Rohini & Sachin Kalbag to know more!
If you are travelling to India, especially from "at-risk" nations, Rohini & Sachin will tell you everything you need to know about Covid test, quarantine norms and more.
Ahead of Christmas and New Year celebrations, BMC has tightened rules regarding gatherings, parties, weddings, and other get-togethers in commercial and public places. Tune in as Rohini & Sachin tells you how you should party this year.
The head of the Covid Supermodel panel said the number of cases would depend on the ability of Omicron to escape vaccine-induced immunity and natural immunity by prior exposure to the virus. Tune in as Rohini & Sachin talk about the Covid Supermodel committee report in this episode.
The BMC on Saturday issued a fresh advisory for citizens ahead of the festive week in the wake of a number of cases of the highly contagious Omicron variant being reported from across the city and state. Tune in as Rohini & Sachin talk about the BMC chief's warning in this episode.
With the outbreak of the Omicron variant ahead of Christmas and New Year celebrations, the BMC plans to strictly enforce Covid-19 norms with regards to hotels, restaurants, nightclubs and other festive haunts. Tune in as Rohini & Sachin discuss the Section 144 imposed in Mumbai till New Year’s Eve.
Malaria hits a 3-year high in Mumbai and the head of the insecticide department, Rajan Naringrekar stated that nearly 70% of malaria cases can be attached to the metro work. Tune in as Rohini & Sachin discuss the factors related to increasing dengue in this episode.
The re-opening of schools across Mumbai has made many worried about handling more students on campus at a time when the country is witnessing rising cases of the Omicron variant. Tune in as Rohini & Sachin discuss why schools are being reluctant to begin offline classes.
Although Mumbai has recorded five positive Omicron cases in the past week, the overall positivity rate is below 1%, with the daily caseload for Covid cases steady at less than 300 for the four weeks. Tune in as Rohini & Sachin discuss the Covid19 positivity rate in this episode.
The police on Friday imposed Section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) within Mumbai Commissionerate limits prohibiting rallies and protest marches over the weekend that went by. Tune in as Rohini & Sachin discuss the Section 144 status in Mumbai.
BMC has procured S-gene detecting RT-PCR kits for faster detection of the Omicron cases. The absence of the S-gene can be a marker indicating that the variant can be Omicron. Tune in as Rohini talks about the Omicron testing process in this episode.
As many as 15 million people in Maharashtra are yet to take even a single dose of the vaccine, while the state’s full vaccination or the two-dose coverage has reached 48%. Tune in as Rohini & Sachin discuss the Maharashtra Government plan to tackle the Omicron crisis.
The first Omicron cases reported in Mumbai prompted authorities to trace up to 320 people who came in contact with the two infected. Tune in as Rohini shares the broader view of the current covid scenario in Mumbai.
The Railways removed the permanent speed restriction (PSR) on several suburban lines and removed other bottlenecks to effectively increase the speed of the trains. Tune in as Rohini & Sachin explain how the Mumbai local has become faster.
The number of Omicron cases shot up in Maharashtra with the samples of seven more people in Pimpri-Chinchwad and Pune testing positive for the variant. Tune in as Rohini & Sachin discuss all about the new cases in the country.
The Maharashtra government on Wednesday clarified that its rules related to RT-PCR test and quarantine for flyers are only limited to those arriving from high-risk countries and not for domestic travellers. Tune in as Rohini & Sachin discuss the travel guidelines in this episode.
The new ruling by BMC that demands passengers of public transport not to travel without a vaccination certificate or proof has proved to be a challenge. This is in concern of the new Covid variant Omicron. Tune in with Rohini and Sachin now!
The opening of schools that was scheduled for today has been postponed to 15th December. This is in concern of the new covid variant Omicron. Tune in with Rohini and Sachin now!
The fake WhatsApp forward that has been circulating is creating panic. No major research group has made claims regarding the intensity of the new corona variant named 'omicron'. Tune in with Rohini and Sachin to know all.
The government has been taking precautions regarding the arrival of a new covid variant named Omicron. Here are the steps being taken by the government. Tune in with Rohini and Sachin to know all.
Cuffe Parade's resident took their problem of less illumination over footpaths to their elective representative. Tune in with Rohini and Sachin to know what action awaits.
Further steps are taken for prevention against Covid-19. Discussion about vaccination for children and booster shots are at peak. To know more, tune in as Rohini and Sachin share everything with their listener.
BMC is planning actions for making Mumbai a cleaner city. There are 24 wards in Mumbai and introducing competition among them can make Mumbai better. Tune in as Sachin & Rohini discuss the plans for a cleaner Mumbai.
Railway has introduced 8 AC locals. They are also planning to cut down the fair to increase the popularity of the same. To know more, tune in as Rohini and Sachin share everything with their listeners.
Due to the rising price of petrol, the electric car is a far better alternative. The problem with adoption is the lack of a charging point. BMC has come up with a solution. To know more, tune in as Rohini and Sachin share everything with their listeners.
The UTS system will be linked to Cowin application, to update the status of your vaccination. After 14 days of 2nd dose of the Covid vaccine, passengers are allowed to travel. To know more, tune in as Rohini and Sachin share everything with their listeners.
The efficiency f vaccination needs to be maintained through booster shots. Maharashtra Government has sought time with the state to discuss overall vaccination. To know more, tune in as Rohini and Sachin share everything with their listeners.
The first-ever Indian Railway Pod Hotel has been established outside the DMO railway station. Railway passengers, as well as commoners, could avail of the facility. To know more, tune in as Rohini and Sachin share everything with their listeners.
The side-effects of covid-19 have shifted beyond the respiratory system. The study indicates that there is a deep impact on the ear that may lead to partial hearing or complete loss. To know more, tune in as Rohini and Sachin share everything with their listeners.
Due to declining cases of Covid-19, BMC permitted some private hospitals to switch a few covid-beds to normal beds. To know more, tune in as Rohini and Sachin share everything with their listeners.
Happy day for Mumbai! 99% of the population had received at least a single dose of the Covid-19 vaccine on Wednesday. The total doses being administered is 1.5 crore. To know more, tune in as Rohini and Sachin share everything with their listeners.
Maharashtra administered 10 crore doses of the Covid vaccination on Tuesday. While it may appear big, when compared with the percentage all over India, shows the real picture. Tune in with Rohini and Sachin.
On the occasion of Chat Puja, the government has issued new norms to be followed. After the demand led by people, BMC has decided to contribute to this by their end. To know about this, tune in as Rohini and Sachin share everything with their listeners.
Positively, there has been no rise in cases during the ongoing festive season in Mumbai. Experts suggest that the effect of the Delta variant seems to be declining. To know about this, tune in as @rotalks and @SachinKalbag share everything with their listeners.
AQI has been deteriorating for years after Diwali. But this time it reached the "poor" category. With the rising problem of lungs after corona outbreak, it is dangerous for people out there. To know about this, tune in as Rohini and Sachin share everything with their listeners.
Infotainment screens to be installed in local trains. The main agenda behind this step is raising revenues. Commoners will have to pay no extra amount for the same. To know about this, tune in as Rohini shares everything with their listeners.
A monthly pass was mandatory for those who wanted to travel through Local. But now, single tickets are available for those who want to travel once a week or rarely. To know about this, tune in as Rohini share everything with their listeners.
Advising people not to burn crackers, Government launches a new advisory for Diwali due to health effects of Covid -19. To know about this, tune in as Rohini and Sachin share everything with their listeners.
With the dip in the number of Covid-19 cases, the state has witnessed a decline in weekly positivity rate to 1.45%. This week saw a decrease in the number of cases in 25 districts compared to the last week. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the Ground reality of Mumbai's Covid Situation.
Mumbai locals will be resuming their functioning with 100% capacity from tomorrow. To know about this, tune in as Rohini and Sachin share everything with their listeners.
Government has taken new initiative for college students as well as staff. Vaccination drive have been started. To know about this, tune in as Rohini and Sachin share everything with their listeners.
The rising cases of Dengue and Malaria have caused a new concern. Municipal corporations are ready to take certain measures. To know about this, tune in as Rohini and Sachin share everything with their listeners.
The government allowed students to travel through public transport with some conditions attached to it. To know about this, tune in as Rohini and Sachin share everything with their listeners.
Congratulations! A new record set. Navi Mumbai becomes the first place where all those above 18, received at least a dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. To know about this, tune in as Rohini and Sachin share everything with their listeners.
The decreasing trend on the Covid-19 graph has led to the return of Mumbai to its pre-pandemic self. With new relaxations, the government has announced new guidelines. To know about this, tune in as Rohini and Sachin share everything with their listeners.
Mumbai did not record any deaths due to Covid-19 on 17th October for the first time since the pandemic began in March last year. Tune in as Rohini & Sachin talk about the good news in this episode.
Increasing rate of CNG in past few days resulted in demands for increase in minimum fare by taxi drivers. They are suffering a loss of Rs.60 per day. To know about this, tune in as @rotalks and @SachinKalbag share everything with their listeners.
Amid the sustained decline in the Covid-19 cases in the state, the Maharashtra government announced that colleges in the state will reopen from October 20. Tune in as Rohini & Sachin discuss the SOPs announced.
The Maharashtra government has issued guidelines for the reopening of cinema halls, theatres, and auditoriums from October 22 at 50% seating capacity. Tune in as RJ Rohini and Sachin share the whole story.
Central governments' Covid-19 subject expert committee has approved the Bharat Biotech's Covaxin vaccine for emergency use. To know about this, tune in as Rohini and Sachin share everything with their listeners.
Those without Aadhaar cards were constantly worried about the path towards their vaccination. Now we have two centers in Mumbai that will be dealing with it. To know about this, tune in as Rohini and Sachin shares everything with their listeners.
Maharashtra Band to be held today by farmers. They will be requesting shops and established to close their ownership. To know about this, tune in as Rohini and Sachin share everything with their listeners.
Last Wednesday encountered a strong surge in the cases. However, this is not to conclude the impact of unlock procedure. We must watch the trend for few days. To know about this, tune in as Rohini and Sachin share everything with their listeners.
All the places of worship will open today in Mumbai with yet new set of restrictions. We all must take care. To know about this, tune in as Rohini and Sachin share everything with their listeners.
There are still some restrictions on the celebration of cultural events in India. What are they? To know about this, tune in as @rotalks and @SachinKalbag share everything with their listeners.
ZyCoV-D is the vaccine that is soon going to be introduced for children. There are several discussions about it. Releasing itself in India, the production pace is expected to gradually increase. Tune in with Rohini and Sachin, to know more!!
Ganesh Chaturthi was the first public festival to be celebrated after Covid-19 outbreak. It was probably the time to decide about the emergence of third wave. To know about this, tune in as Rohini and Sachin shares everything with there listeners.
A good news for all those Indians who got the jabs of Covaxin! In this episode, RJ Rohini and Sachin shares which countries are easing the curbs and welcoming Covaxin vaccinated. Tune in, now!
Canada took a major decision. For the last 5 months, direct flights from India to Canada were ban. But on 27th September, Canada allowed direct flights from India. However, there are some rules to be followed. To know about this, tune in as Rohini and Sachin shares everything with there listeners.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission to provide a digital Health ID to people which will contain their health records. In this episode, RJ Rohini and Sachin discuss the whole story. Tune in, now!
The state government has granted permission for the reopening of the school. But, what are the further insights about the same? What are the rules to followed? Are schools ready for it? The further discussions are yet to take place.
Indian Covishield Certification is not recognized internationally. Many people have created fake certificates and tried entering cities like London that led to this action. The rule for being Quarantine is till up.
The key to escape third wave is vaccination. 100% vaccination is the step towards a safe India. The number of people that have been vaccinated are quite impressive but there is yet a lot to achieve. To know about this, tune in as Rohini and Sachin shares everything with there listeners.
In this exclusive episode of Mumbai Smart News, RJ Rohini and Sachin share the information on how one can know that his/her residential or office building is fully vaccinated or not. Tune in to know more.
Though cases in Maharashtra might have gone down in the first half of September as compared to those registered in August, Mumbai has witnessed an opposite trend. The city has witnessed a spike of 50% in the number of cases reported in the first 17 days of September. Tune in as RJ Rohini and Sachin discuss it.
India has inoculated the highest number of beneficiaries with their first dose of Covid-19 vaccine in the world, the Union health ministry said. But the question is, with the given vaccination rate, when will India get fully vaccinated? Tune in to know the answer from RJ Rohini and Sachin Kalbag.
In monsoon, malaria and dengue are the two common disease that happens. The situation of dangue is not that tense yet but maybe soon. The indifferent pattern this year is due to heavy rains that follows. To know about this, tune in as @rotalks and @SachinKalbag shares everything with there listeners.
Anticipating a surge in Covid-19 cases after Ganesh Chaturthi, the BMC has instructed ward officers to ramp up daily testing for Covid. They have asked Mumbaikars to go for testing immediately after ‘Ganesh Visarjan’. Tune in as RJ Rohini and Sachin shares the whole story.
India will soon expect to have its first needle less vaccine. The three dose Zydus Cadila, will be an oral vaccine which is expected to enter in October in Indian Market. Tune in as RJ Rohini and Sachin share the story.
Byculla has Covid growth rate double than average. what are the major reasons behind this. To know about this, tune in as @rotalks and @SachinKalbag shares everything with there listeners.
Mumbai recorded over 500 Covid cases on Wednesday, first time in 7 weeks. The number has been steadily rising, making it a cause for concern for authorities. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin talks about what to expect in the coming weeks.
The BMC has issued strict Covid guidelines ahead of Mumbai's biggest Ganpati festival. In this episode, RJ Rohini along with Sachin shares the guidelines and the rules that have been given by the BMC. Tune in, now!
There has been a rise a rise in the level of pollution in Mumbai. There are some area where it is found at highest. Why is it so and what are the measures to be taken? To know about this, tune in as Rohini and Sachin shares everything with there listeners.
As Ganesh Utsav is arriving, the real test for the Mumbaikars have begun. What is the real situation and what is this test. To know about this, tune in as Rohini and Sachin shares everything with there listeners.
As we enter the month of September, Mumbai witnesses an increase in the number of covid cases. To know the whole story, tune in as RJ Rohini and Sachin shares everything with their listeners.
Mindful of the gravity of the climate change crisis, the Maharashtra government will constitute a State Council for Climate Change. In this episode, RJ Rohini and Sachin shares what Maharashtra government is up to. Tune in, now!!
There have been several fake whatsapp messages spread regarding the buildings getting sealed in Mumbai with some other reports but, what is the exact situation in Mumbai? To know the answer, tune in as RJ Rohini and Sachin share about it.
The Maharashtra government is taking steps towards the safe reopening of schools and with that they have announced a mandatory vaccination for the staff, before the reopening of the institutions. Tune in as RJ Rohini and Sachin share the whole story in this exclusive episode.
In a recent travel update, the Indian government has extended its ban on scheduled international flights till September 30. Earlier it was to be lifted on Aug 31. To know the whole story, tune in as the hosts RJ Rohini and Sachin share it.
The gap between two doses of coronavirus vaccine Covishield may be reduced from 84 days to 28 days. Tune in as RJ Rohini and Sachin share the whole store in this exclusive episode.
Do you know the difference between a pandemic and endemic? Covid-19 in India may be entering some kind of stage of endemicity, the stage when a population learns to live with a virus. To know more, tune in as RJ Rohini and Sachin shares the whole story behind it.
Festive season is around the corner. With the number of cases declining in Maharashtra, can people celebrate festivals coming together on streets? Tune in as RJ Rohini and Sachin discuss it.
Zydus Cadila is finding its Covid-19 vaccine safe for children above the age of 12 in clinical trials. To know all the why’s and how’s on the details of vaccines, tune in as our hosts RJ Rohini and Sachin discuss it.
Although, the Covid wave is not over but the situation in Mumbai is improved and much better than before. To know the deep insights and details, tune in as RJ Rohini and Sachin discuss everything about it.
The malls in Mumbai have been closed only two days after they were reopened on independence day. In this episode, RJ Rohini and Sachin discuss the reason behind it after much research and share the details with their listeners.
The vaccination centres led by BMC and state government are closed due to vaccination shortage although the private ones are still working. Tune in as RJ Rohini and Sachin discuss the whole story.
The Indian government allowed foreign nationals residing in the country to receive the covid -19 vaccine by getting themselves registered. Tune in as Rohini & Sachin Share all the details.
As Mumbai gears up for resuming suburban train services for the fully vaccinated public, the BMC starts with a travel pass for Mumbaikars. To know the details, tune in as RJ Rohini and Sachin share it.
Following a tough year marked by the Covid-19 pandemic, there is finally some good news for the citizens of Mumbai. The entire city has been declared a no containment zone by the BMC. Tune in as RJ Stutee and Sachin discuss it.
It's good news for the Mumbaikars. The Maharashtra government allowed malls to reopen with 50% capacity, people can go and eat at restaurants but these privileges are only for fully vaccinated people. Tune in as RJ Rohini and Sachin discuss it.
The government has permitted the schools in the city as the relaxation eases off in the state. In this episode, RJ Rohini and Sachin shares the whole story with their listeners. Tune in, now!
After the vaccination app, door to door vaccination campaign, BMC has rolled out mobile vaccination units for a few sections of the society which includes HIV patients, sex workers , street vendors at free of cost. Tune in as RJ Rohini and Sachin shares the whole story with their listeners.
The lifeline of Mumbai, local trains are set to resume from 15th August and it is a big relief for the Mumbaikars. However, a gap of 14 days is mandatory after taking the second dose to board the trains. Tune in as RJ Rohini and Sachin share all the details with their listeners.
India expands its vaccine basket as the government approves the single dose vaccine of Johnson and Johnson. In this episode, RJ Stutee and Sachin discuss the vaccine dose and its availability in India. Tune in, now!!
As part of a review of its “red-amber-green traffic light ratings” for international travelers, the UK on Wednesday moved India, from the “red” to the “amber” list. How does this affect travelers? Tune in as Sachin and Rohini discuss
Under new Covid-19 protocols, the BMC today said that the night curfew will continue in Mumbai from 11 pm to 5 am daily and Section 144 is still in place. Tune in as RJ Rohini and Sachin discuss the protocols.
It's good news for Mumbaikars as the Maharashtra government has granted relaxations in Covid-19 curbs in many districts mainly for traders, the Mumbai civic body on Monday also decided to allow all shops to remain open till 10 pm on all days with medical shops open 24X7. Tune in as RJ Rohini and Sachin discuss it and later they also talk about the other restrictions that have been eased by the government.
The parents of children of age group 12-17 are waiting for the Covid vaccinations for their children. It was said that the vaccination trials would be conducted on 50 children across the age group but only 5 children have enrolled for the program. Tune in as RJ Rohini and Sachin discuss the hurdles faced by the kids vaccination trials.
As coronavirus or COVID-19 graph continued its downward trend in Maharashtra, the services of local trains may resume from next Monday. In this episode, RJ Rohini and Sachin share all the information regarding Mumbai local trains and who all can travel in it from upcoming Monday.
The number of cases of Covid-19 has decreased in the last few days in Mumbai. Currently, there are 3 containment zones in total in Mumbai. In this episode, RJ Rohini and Sachin discuss how Aamchi Mumbai fought the second wave, total containment zones in the city and what is the number of active cases in the city. Tune in to know more.
Many Indians are waiting for Pfizer and Moderna but it is said that India may not get both the vaccines before 2022. Why? To know the reason, tune in as RJ Rohini and Sachin discuss it in this episode.
The Supreme Court came to the rescue of parents in Maharashtra by ordering the state to consider a 15% reduction in school fees due to the pandemic, but will it be implemented immediately? Tune in as Rohini and Sachin discuss.
As the coronavirus or COVID-19 graph continued its downward trend in Maharashtra, it is said that the services of local trains might resume for the general public as the demand grows. Tune in as RJ Rohini and Sachin discuss it in this episode.
In a study by International Institute of Population Sciences, the areas with high pollution are more vulnerable to covid-19. The COVID-19 lockdown has led to cleaner air, but will do little to address the issue of air pollution in the long run. Tune in as RJ Rohini and Sachin discuss the news study in this episode.
The Maharashtra government told the Bombay High Court on Tuesday that they would start door-to-door vaccination against COVID-19 for bed-ridden and immobile people in the city from August 1. Tune in as RJ Rohini and Sachin discuss about this pilot project.
The US has improved the travel advisory for India, lowering it from the highest Level 4, which means no travel, to Level 3, which urges citizens to reconsider travel. Tune in as RJ Rohini and Sachin discuss what all has been updated.
Tia Gupta, a 12 year old girl has approached the Delhi High Court through her mother. The petition directs the authorities to put in place a vaccination protocol for children. Tune in as RJ Rohini and Sachin discuss this.
Finally it's time for the people to get their second jab of Covishield. But, did any rules change or are they the same? Do we still have to book slots from the CoWin app? Tune in as RJ Rohini and Sachin talk about the procedures for the second dose vaccination of Covishield.
The Maharashtra government on Wednesday announced that those passengers travelling to Maharashtra via air and have taken both doses of a Covid-19 vaccine will no longer need to show a negative RT-PCR test report at the airport. Tune in as RJ Rohini and Sachin discuss the big news.
The much awaited vaccine, Sputnik V is now available in the country and has scaled up speedily and reached cities and towns all over India. In this episode, RJ Rohini and Sachin discuss the areas of Mumbai where the vaccine is available and share the steps for registration.
Not only experts but even the Indian government has said that a third Covid-19 wave is all but inevitable. Mumbai, which initially struggled with one of the highest covid cases in the country, did better than many cities in the second wave. But, is Mumbai prepared for the third wave? Tune in as RJ Rohini and Sachin discuss what BMC officials have to say on this.
Maharashtra which is one of the worst affected states in the country may finally get some relaxation with the restrictions. In the initial phase, the districts with less positivity rate and high vaccination cover will be a part of this list. Will Mumbai make its place? Tune in as RJ Rohini and Sachin discuss the big news.
Vaccinations for pregnant women will kickstart from the upcoming Monday in public centres. Earlier this year, when the first phase for vaccination drives began, it was said that pregnant women shouldn’t get vaccinated as it might have some side-effects. So, is it safe for pregnant women to take their first jab of Covid vaccine? Tune in as Rohini and Sachin discuss it.
Keeping in mind the travel problems of common Mumbaikars, including office-goers, the government might allow people who are vaccinated to travel from local trains. Is this information true? Tune in as Rohini and Sachin discuss about it.
The government of India decided to share the CoWin app platform with other countries in order to help them organize their vaccination drive in better ways. Around 50 countries are expected to seek information about the platform. Has UNESCO really declared CoWin the best app in the world? Tune in as Rohini and Sachin discuss it.
Amid the fear of third wave, Maharasthra's authorities like BMC are relying more on the RATs (Rapid Antigen Tests). Experts believe that testing needs to be increased to prevent the severity of third wave. What is the ideal number of tests that need to be run in Mumbai on a daily basis? Tune in as Rohini and Sachin discuss about it.
The see-sawing Covid-19 graph in Mumbai and Maharashtra registered a dip in cases, but how many cases are still active in Mumbai? Tune in as Rohini and Sachin discuss the current area-wise status of active Covid cases in Mumbai.
Maharashtra along with the railways is currently working together on a five-tier strategy for a pass that will enable people in Mumbai and its outskirts to access suburban local trains. Tune in as Rohini & Sachin discuss how to apply for QR coded travel pass.
The Sero survey conducted by the BMC showed that the proportion of the pediatric population having antibodies has increased compared to the earlier sero survey. Tune in as Sachin and Rohini discuss the key findings of the survey.
TIFR reported that third wave of Covid-19 is likely to be less severe in Mumbai than the second wave as about 80 per cent of the city’s residents have already been exposed to the virus. Tune in as Rohini and Sachin discuss TIFR's research in detail.
Travellers vaccinated with Covishield may not be eligible for the European Union’s ‘Green Pass’ that will be available for use from July 1. In this episode, Sachin and Rohini discuss Covishield absence from the EU pass list and, they also explain the step-by-step procedure to update your passport details on the CoWIN website.
Amid multiple cases of the new Delta Plus variant of Covid-19 being reported in different parts of the state, the Maharashtra government issued new guidelines on Friday. Tune in as Sachin and Rohini discuss about the sets of rules and restrictions to continue in coming days.
Dr. Joshi said that the Delta plus variant of concern does not have sufficient data to be alarmed except that we must continue our strict COVID appropriate behavior with double mask, avoid crowds and continue vaccination. Does that mean that the lockdown rules are going to be stricter in Maharashtra now? Rohini and Sachin speak.
NITI Aayog's Dr. VK Paul said that the fast COVID-19 vaccination is the 'key to go back to normal. It brings us to the question that the people who are now fully vaccinated, can they go out of their homes and live back their normal lives? Tune in with Rohini and Sachin to find out.
The new Delta plus variant has been formed due to a mutation in the Delta or B.1.617.2 variant, first identified in India and one of the drivers of the deadly second wave. Tune in with Rohini and Sachin to know what is it & why it may trigger a 3rd Covid wave in Maharashtra?
The centralized free vaccination policy began on Monday under which the government will provide free Covid-19 vaccine to all Indian citizens above 18 years of age. Tune in as Rohini and Sachin discuss everything you need to know following this decision .
The Dubai government on Saturday announced updated travel protocols with certain relaxations for inbound passengers from India, South Africa, and Nigeria. Tune in with Rohini and Sachin to dig deeper into the details.
In a big relief for everyone across the nation, online registration for vaccination and prior booking for an appointment is no longer mandatory for vaccination services. But, is this valid for all sorts of vaccines? Is this for all age groups above 18? Is it free ? Join Rohini and Sachin to get answers to all your queries .
AIIMS Delhi has already completed the clinical trial for a single dose of Covaxin for children aged 12-18 age group. Once the recruitment of children from 6-12 years is done, AIIMS Delhi will begin trials of Covaxin for children between 2 and 6 years. Tune in as Rohini and Sachin discuss everything you need to know.
Sputnik V, developed by Russia’s Gamaleya Institute, the vaccine is all set to roll out in Delhi. When its administration will begin in the rest of the cities? Is it a 2 dose vaccine ? How much would it be priced for? Tune in with Rohini and Sachin to find answers to all your queries.
Currently, data from both efficacy and safety follow-up of Covaxin's Phase III trial is being analyzed and going to be made public soon. For those who have taken Covaxin so far, Tune in with Rohini and Sachin for a little perspective on whether you should be worried about the results from the final trial.
The 43rd meeting of the council had decided to consider tax-waivers on individual Covid-19 essentials such as vaccines, testing kits, drugs, and medical oxygen. Tune in as Rohini and Sachin dissect this decision of the GST council .
Recently the gap between the 2 doses of Covishield has been increased to 84 days, but in some special cases people can get their second jab before 84 days. Tune in as Sachin and Rohini discuss about who is eligible to take second jab before 84 days
On June 8, govt fixed the maximum price per dose of Covishield at ₹780, for Covaxin at ₹1,410, and for Sputnik V at ₹1,145, which is as per the prices disclosed by the vaccine manufacturers. Tune in as in this episode Rohini and Sachin discuss all about the regulated price of the vaccines.
In this episode, Rohini & Sachin sit together to discuss the 5 unlock levels in the Mumbai city. They both also discuss the timings, restrictions imposed and SOPs to be followed. Tune in to know more!
Passengers who have received both the shots of Covid-19 vaccines may not need negative RT-PCR test reports for domestic flying. Tune in as Rohini and Sachin discuss the requirements for domestic travel.
As part of Maharashtra's five-level unlocking, set to begin from June 7, several activities will remain time-bound and restricted in Mumbai, as it falls under level 3 category. Tune in as in this episode, Sachin and Rohini discuss all about what's open, what's closed in Mumbai
As monsoon season is around the corner and we all want to travel for leisure, but can we really travel for recreation? Tune in as Rohini and Sachin discuss all about the inter-district travel guidelines for Maharashtra.
As part of the state government’s “Break the Chain” initiative, the BMC allowed the reopening of non-essential shops on a rotational basis from June 1, but it has created a lot of confusion about whose left and whose right and if you are one of them then tune in as Sachin and Rohini discuss all about the sides.
The Union health ministry said on Tuesday that no change has been made to Covishield dose schedule, and the vaccine will continue to be administered in two doses 12 weeks apart. Tune in as in this episode, Rohini and Sachin talk about the schedule of covishield doses
Earlier this month, the Maharashtra government suspended inoculation drive for everyone below the age of 45, citing a shortage of vaccine doses. Tune as in this episode, Rohini and Sachin discuss when will the vaccine drive resume for below the age of 45
Even as Maharashtra’s Covid19 cases over the past few days have fallen, the state government has extended the ongoing lockdown by two more weeks, until 7 am on June 15.
Tune in to know about the relaxations & extension of timings with RJ Rohini & Sachin Kalbag.
It has been a year that we are not able to take international flights for leisure or vacations and we are all wondering when will we be able to take international flights, Tune in as Sachin and Rohini will talk all about digital vaccination certificate, vaccine diplomacy and who will really be qualified to undertake international flights?
On Tuesday, the Maharashtra government decided to ban home isolation for covid patients in 18 districts with a high number of covid cases. Tune in as Sachin and Rohini discuss the reasons for the government's action and the districts that are subjected to this rule.
With Covid-19 cases on the decline, the state is planning gradual unlocking from June 1. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the probability of unlock.
Relatively unaffected during the first wave of Covid-19 last year, a high number of children and adolescents are contracting the novel coronavirus in the second wave and We are all wondering whether there is going to be a vaccine for children under the age of 18 anytime soon. Tune in as Rohini and Sachin discuss the chances of vaccine availability for kids under 18 years
On May 10, BMC issued a circular allowing vaccination sessions for housing societies and private establishments for those above 18 years of age. Tune in as Sachin and Rohini talk about the private vaccination for housing societies.
How many people are fully vaccinated in Mumbai, how many have received their first shot of the vaccine, what's the current status of the vaccination process? Sachin and Rohini answers all this and more in this episode of Mumbai Smart News podcast.
BMC on Tuesday said three jumbo centers will remain shut for admission of Covid-19 patients for nearly two weeks. In this episode, Sachin and Rohini talk about why jumbo centres are closed for the next two weeks.
India on Monday dropped convalescent plasma therapy from the list of treatments prescribed for the management of adult Covid-19 patients. Tune in as Sachin and Rohini discuss why ICMR took this step.
The government recently increased the gap between two doses of Covishield to 12-16 weeks. Is the increase in the gap caused by the vaccine shortage, or is it really needed?
Tune in as Sachin and Rohini discuss why the government took this step.
Recently the government announced that Sputnik-V vaccines will be available in the market soon and we all have several questions in our mind about the same like what will be the price, how effective is it, is it approved by WHO or not, and so on. Tune in to this episode as Sachin and Rohini discuss all about Russia's sputnik V vaccine
The Maharashtra government on Thursday extended the lockdown to contain the spread of Covid-19. The state government imposed further restrictions by mandating a negative RT-PCR report for people entering Maharashtra. Tune as Sachin and Rohini discuss the new rule of negative RT-PCR report must for arrivals.
The Maharashtra government is likely to extend the lockdown till May-end, even as it reported its lowest single-day spike in Covid-19 cases in 41 days. With 37,236 new Covid-19 infections. In this episode, Sachin and Rohini will discuss why the lockdown extension is the need of the hour
The Maharashtra government has diverted the Covid-19 vaccine procured for inoculating those between the age of 18 and 44 to give second dose to 45+ beneficiaries. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss why the government took this step.
When the worst surge in infections amid the second Covid-19 wave triggered an oxygen shortage across the country, Maharastra is one of the worst affected states still managed to overcome the oxygen crisis how?
In this episode, Rohini & Sachin talks about Mumbai's oxygen model. Tune in to know more!
The health ministry on Saturday brought relaxations on hospital admissions and said that a positive Covid-19 report is no more mandatory for admission. Rohini & Sachin talks about the new admission policy. Tune in to know more!
People who will receive any of the two Covid-19 vaccines available in the country can now donate blood after 14 days. The blood donation deferral period for the vaccine was revised by the NTBC. Rohini & Sachin talks about blood donation after vaccination. Tune in to know more!
Having witnessed the brunt of the second wave of Covid-19, Maharashtra CM said that the third wave is imminent and urged the people to be careful. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss how the government is preparing for the third wave.
On Tuesday, Maharastra started a unique concept of Drive-in vaccination for senior citizens and differently-abled people, becoming the first state in India to develop such a concept. Tune in as Sachin and Rohini talk all about the Drive-in vaccination centre.
Are there enough vaccines available or will you able to book a slot to get vaccinated? If you also have all these questions in your mind. Tune in as Sachin and Rohini will talk all about how the 3rd phase of vaccination really going.
The second wave of Covid-19 in Maharashtra has been massive with nearly 39% (38.88%) of the state’s total cases and 20.58% of its fatalities coming in April alone. Tune in as Rohini & Sachin discuss how Covid-19 second wave has affected Maharashtra in April?
The state, on April 21, had restricted movement of people till May 1, but with around 60,000 Covid-19 cases being recorded daily, what can we expect about lockdown this time. Tune in as Rohini & Sachin explains what the new lockdown for Maharasthra means.
Free vaccines for all above 18, the user experience of the Co-Win portal, shortage of the vaccines. Tune in as Rohini & Sachin discuss the ground reality of the 3rd phase of the vaccination.
Maharashtra is one of the worst affected states by the pandemic and to crack down the lockdown, what all new measures are being taken by the Mumbai police? Tune in as Rohini & Sachin talks all about the new rule of fining ten violators a day.
Where the vaccines will be free and where they will be paid, when and how you can register as we step into the 3rd phase of the vaccination? Tune in as Rohini & Sachin talks about the steps one needs to take before getting vaccinated.
Mumbai on Saturday recorded 5,888 new Covid-19 cases, the lowest daily rise in infections since March 30. Tune in as Rohini & Sachin discuss this small good news on a Monday morning.
In this episode, Rohini & Sachin will talk about the inter-district and inter-state travel restrictions imposed by the Maharashtra government. What do you need if it's an emergency journey? Tune in to know more!
Countries around the world have watched warily as the number of cases has grown and imposed fresh restrictions on travellers from India or issued advisories against travelling to India. Tune in as Rohini & Sachin discuss the international travel ban due to Covid-19.
The Maharashtra government on Tuesday announced restrictions on the timing of functioning of shops. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the restrictions imposed in the mini-lockdown in Maharashtra.
In order to ramp up the vaccination drive in the country, the Indian government on Monday announced the Phase 3 strategy of COVID-19 vaccination from May 1. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss all about the new phase of vaccination drive.
Mumbai police commissioner (CP) Hemant Nagrale on Saturday announced self-colour coding of vehicles plying in Mumbai. Tune in as Rohini and Sachin explain all about the new rules and regulations for vehicles in Maharashtra.
Amid a surge in fresh COVID-19 infections, multiple states, including Maharashtra, Gujarat and Delhi, have flagged a shortage of anti-viral drug Remdesivir. Tune in as Rohini and Sachin explains what you can do if you are facing the shortage of Remdesivir?
The first day of more severe lockdown, The suggestions given to the govt by the auto and taxi drivers union. Tune in as Rohini & Sachin talks about how the partial lockdown in Maharashtra will affect the auto and taxi drivers?
Delay in covid testing, shortage of hospital beds, BMC's preparation to tackle the rise in covid cases in Maharashtra. Tune in as Rohini & Sachin talks about the BMC's preparation to tackle the current situation of covid-19.
Postponement of 10th and 12th board exams, chances of total lockdown in Maharashtra in coming days, and its modifications. Tune in as Rohini & Sachin talks about the chances of total lockdown in Maharashtra.
Maharashtra health minister, Rajesh Tope on 8th April said that the state has only two days of stock of Covid-19 vaccines, after which it will officially run out of vaccine doses. Tune in as Rohini & Sachin talk about the vaccine shortage in Maharashtra.
Food deliveries in Mumbai will resume, what modifications are being done in the lockdown rules? Tune in as Rohini & Sachin talk about the modifications that are being done in the lockdown rules in the comings days.
Mumbai housing societies, which have contributed maximum to the rising number of Covid-19 cases in the city since February, will have to pay a penalty of ₹10,000 if they violate Covid-19 norms. Tune in as Rohini & Sachin talk about Covid norms that Mumbai housing societies have to follow.
The state government on Sunday announced a weekend lockdown and night curfew during the weekdays but what about those who will go out to get vaccinated? Rohini & Sachin talks about the vaccination process on weekends. Tune in to know more!
In this episode of Mumbai Smart News, Rohini & Sachin will discuss the lockdown restrictions. They'll also talk about what's shut, what's allowed & what's allowed, but with restrictions. Tune in to know more!
Maharashtra will witness a night curfew from Monday and will be under lockdown on weekends starting Friday evening. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the restrictions imposed by the state.
Fearing a possible shortage of blood in the coming days, SBTC has requested probable beneficiaries to donate blood before getting the jab as they will not be eligible for donation for 28 days after taking the first shot of the vaccine.
BMC has asked the Maharashtra government for permission to take its vaccination drive door-to-door across the city, in a bid to increase the number of beneficiaries vaccinated per day. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin talk about the vaccination drive.
As Covid-19 cases are going up rapidly in Mumbai, the city civic body on Monday decided to discharge asymptomatic patients at the earliest to vacate beds for the patients with more serious symptoms. Tune in as Rohini & Sachin discuss the state of corona patients in the state.
Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday instructed officials to be prepared to impose lockdown-like restrictions if people fail to adhere to Covid-appropriate behaviour. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss why we should be ready for another lockdown.
As Maharashtra leads in terms of both active COVID-19 cases as well as deaths from the viral disease, the state government announces semi-lockdown measures. Tune in to this episode Rohini & Sachin discuss the measures you have to take.
The last semester theory examinations for final year Arts, Commerce, and Science Undergraduate (UG) programs of the University of Mumbai (MU) will be conducted online, from May 6 to 21, 2021. Tune in as Rohini discusses the details about the much-awaited schedule.
Clocking a success rate of only 32 per cent on its first day. the BMC managed to test only 15,128 people out of its total target of 47,800 as a part of its rapid antigen test drive. Tune in to this episode as Rohini takes you through Day-1 of the rapid antigen test drive.
The BMC anticipates the daily caseload could go up to 6,000 in the coming days as it plans to double the number of tests conducted daily. Tune in to this episode as Rohini briefs what the municipal commissioner of the city has to say about rising Covid cases & lockdown.
With the rise in Covid cases in the city and several people lowering their guard, BMC has once again intensified its drive to fine those who are violating norms and not wearing masks. Tune in as Rohini walks you through the current scenario of the daily average collection in fines.
In view of the spike in the number of novel coronavirus cases, BMC has made RT-PCR Covid-19 test report mandatory for people entering the shopping malls. Tune in as Rohini and Sachin discuss how and where you can take this test.
The Maharashtra Health Department on Wednesday reported a staggering 23,179 new Covid-19 cases, which is the highest in 2021. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the situation of the highest number of Covid cases in the state.
With the cases of Covid-19 seeing a surge in the city again, the BMC education department has asked teachers and non-teaching staff of schools and junior colleges of all mediums and managements across the city to work from home starting March 17.
Under the new guidelines issued by the BMC, theatres - single screen and multiplex - and hotels will have to operate at 50% capacity. No social, political and religious gatherings will be allowed till further notice. What else is there in the new guidelines issued by BMC? Let's find out with Rohini & Sachin.
Are you planning to resume partying after getting vaccinated? Hold on, there are messages doing the rounds on social media claiming that you shouldn’t drink alcohol for 45 days after getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Let’s find out with Rohini & Sachin.
Doctors have seen Covid-19 patients with newer and unusual symptoms, some not related to the respiratory system at all. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin talks about the new Covid symptom and something you should be aware of.
The National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for Covid-19 has recommended that the next priority group for vaccination be those aged 50 years and above. Tune in as Rohini & Sachin discuss the next phase of the vaccination drive.
Amid the recent surge in Covid-19 cases, municipal commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal on Tuesday said no new lockdown measures will be announced in Mumbai and also no night curfew, as of now. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin clears the rumours around the lockdown.
After almost a year, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) is set to resume operations for domestic flights from Terminal 1 (T1) from midnight of March 10. Tune in as Rohini & Sachin discuss flight movements on T1 revival.
BMC has planned to set up a ground-plus-two storey Suvidha centre in Dharavi. The centre will have 111 toilets along with other facilities such as laundry, water ATM. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the sanitation plan for Dharavi.
Mumbai city reported a spike in Covid-19 cases, with over 1000 people testing positive for the virus amid rising concerns. Tune in as Rohini and Sachin discuss why these cases might be rising and what we could perhaps do about it.
Wednesday was another hot day for Mumbaikars with the maximum temperature soaring to 37.3 degrees Celsius. The probability of scoring a similar temperature during March 2021 remains high. Tune in as Rohini shares a few do's and don'ts to cope up with this blazing weather.
If you are still not following COVID-19 norms amid concerns over rising covid 19 cases, you have another reason to wear your mask. As mandated, police are now authorized to fining 1000 maskless people daily. Tune in with Rohini to find out everything you need to know about this new guideline issued by the government.
One of the most revered temples of the city, the Shree Siddhivinayak Ganpati Temple has laid down several rules and regulations to be followed on the occasion of Angarki Chaturthi. Tune in as Rohini and Sachin discuss the strict measures and restricted timings to visit as announced by the authority to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
The COVID-19 vaccine will be given free of cost at government hospitals, while people will need to pay for it at private facilities. Tune in as Rohini and Sachin discuss the challenges all the average Mumbaikars have been facing to get a dose of vaccination against Covid 19.
The population that is eligible to participate in the 2nd phase of vaccination can register themselves through the Co-WIN section under the Aarogya Setu app. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss how to self-register for 2nd phase vaccination.
Some states now require RT-PCR tests for visitors, especially those who are arriving by air, in an effort to limit the spread of new coronavirus variants. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the states that require a negative RT-PCR test for entry.
Mumbaiites will have to shell out more for autorickshaw and black-and-yellow taxis to travel in the city from March 1. Tune in as Rohini and Sachin discuss the reason behind the price hike and more in this episode.
The self-registration for the third phase of the vaccine will happen in the CoWin app and people above the age group of 50 and those with comorbidities will be expected to participate in the vaccination drive. Tune in as Rohini & Sachin discuss the self-registration process.
Maharashtra on Saturday reported more than 6,000 new Covid-19 infections for a second day in a row. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss how is the BMC dealing with rising Covid cases in the city.
In the wake of a sudden spike in Coronavirus cases in Mumbai, the BMC is planning to deploy 300 marshals at various railway stations across the city. Tune in as Rohini and Sachin discuss how everything BMC planned is gonna roll out.
The CM Uddhav Thackeray has warned that a lockdown may be enforced if standard procedures of wearing masks in public gatherings are overlooked by the general public. Tune in as Rohini and Sachin discuss the situation Mumbaikars should prepare themselves for.
Initially one of the worst-affected wards in the city during the pandemic, the M-west ward is once again on the BMC radar owing to the sudden rise in COVID-19 cases. Tune in as Rohini and Sachin discuss how can we once again refresh our memory and check the number of covid cases from Chembur.
In a major worry, Maharashtra recorded massive new COVID-19 cases recently. The sudden increase of the COVID cases is sure to ring alarm bells in the state. Tune in as Rohini and Sachin discuss the reason behind this steady spike over the past few days.
February is a chosen month for the festival, as it is the month of Lord Ganesha’s birthday. Maghi Ganpati is usually celebrated with great fanfare, as the whole of Maharashtra comes together to celebrate this auspicious occasion. Tune in as Rohini and Sachin discuss with social distancing in mind, what are the rules and regulations for the holy festival this year.
The Maharashtra government has decided to extend travel restrictions for those coming from Kerala, in the state. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the restrictions for people coming from Kerala.
As the government finalizes the rules for the new labor codes, the Labour Ministry is now considering giving flexibility to companies to have four working days instead of five or six. Tune in as Rohini and Sachin discuss in depth when and how will this be rolled out.
The second dose of covid-19 vaccine that is supposed to be given after a minimum of 28 days is delayed. Mumbai city will not start administering the second dose on February 13. Tune in as Rohini and Sachin discuss in-depth the real reason behind this delay.
City principals have requested the state government to allow schools to conduct Class 10 and 12 board exams at the school level in the backdrop of the Covid-19 outbreak. Tune in as Rohini and Sachin discuss the decision that has been taken by the state govt for conducting the exams.
The much-touted Mumbai nightlife 'scene' is likely to be back in full force. In view of the 'Mission Begin Again' in Maharashtra, the state govt has permitted the restaurants and bars to remain open till 1 AM. Tune in as Rohini and Sachin discuss how the state is planning to enforce these relaxations in the lockdown norms.
The decision of the state department of higher and technical education, to reopen colleges with 50% capacity starting February 15, has invited mixed reactions both, from colleges and students. Tune in as Rohini and Sachin discuss the detailed guidelines on how this task is going to be achieved.
The civic body has set aside an amount of ₹15 crores for supplying essential Covid-19 equipment like hand sanitizers, soap, hand wash to ensure proper sanitization. Tune in as Rohini and Sachin discuss what the budget for the BMC in 2021 looks like.
In the much-awaited Union Budget-2021, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that in a bid to boost agriculture infrastructure, the government would be imposing a cess on certain items, including petrol, diesel, gold, and some imported agricultural products. Tune in as Rohini and Sachin discuss everything you need to know about this new tax.
Uday SamantSamant called a meeting of vice-chancellors of the universities to review the annual audit, filling up vacant posts, and preparations of the universities for starting physical classes. What was the state govt's decision on reopening the colleges? Tune in with Rohini and Sachin to discuss the issue in detail.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) has issued a fresh set of guidelines and standard operating protocols (SOPs) for cinema halls and theatres to prevent the further spread of the ongoing coronavirus.
Tune in with Rohini and Sachin as they discuss the new guidelines and protocols.
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray on Friday allowed the general public to use the suburban train services in Mumbai starting February 1. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss all you need to know about the re-start of Mumbai locals.
Maharashtra inoculated 41,470 healthcare workers (HCWs) — highest in a day so far — on Wednesday. It has also increased the number of centres to 528 from 477 centres. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the vaccination drive in Mumbai.
Central and Western Railways’ local train operation in Mumbai will return to nearly full service with up to 95% of its pre-Covid-19 outbreak schedule resuming from Friday. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the news which affects the whole city.
Owing to the Covid-19 pandemic and the confusion over the inclusion of a 12% SEBC quota, the admissions to professional courses have been delayed by over three months. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the delay in admissions.
Maharashtra is now left with 44,831 active cases. The case recovery rate in the state is 95.18 per cent while the case fatality rate is 2.53 per cent. Tune in this episode as Rohini and Sachin discuss the current Covid situation of Maharashtra.
The Indira Nagar area of Turbhe ward has become the first in Navi Mumbai to become Covid-19 free. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the ground-report of Indira Nagar.
A letter issued by the office of the deputy director on Wednesday had led to a lot of confusion regarding the reopening of schools in the city.
Tune in as Rohini and Sachin clarify the final decision of the local administration
Amidst uncertainty over the resumption of the suspended covid 19 vaccination drive, Mumbaikars have been troubling to find answers to few questions. When will the drive restart in Mumbai? Has the glitch in the online registration system been fixed?
Tune in as Rohini and Sachin discuss and solve all your queries.
Within 24 hours, the doctor suffered an adverse event, following immunization. He complained of fever and dizziness and was rushed to the hospital, where he remains in ICU care. Tune in as Rohini discuss what went wrong with Dr. Jairaj Acharya in the first round of immunization rollout.
As we step into the third week of January, there's growing confusion about whether people who fail to wear masks inside their private vehicles will be penalized. A direction with regards to this effect was issued by the BMC on Sunday. Tune in as Rohini and Sachin discuss the new guidelines for not wearing masks inside private vehicles.
The BMC was supposed to go ahead with vaccination on Sunday but canceled it on Saturday after the state asked them to. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the reason behind the temporary suspension of the vaccination drive in Maharashtra.
The Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has revived another decade-old project of a sea bridge connecting Nariman Point to Colaba in south Mumbai. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the revival of Nariman Point-Colaba sea link plan.
Several principals have urged the Maharashtra state board to cut down the syllabus of Class 10 students by a total of 50%. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the class 10 board examination and it's syllabus.
The first consignment of Covishield vaccines reached different cities from Pune on Tuesday, four days ahead of the launch of a nationwide drive against the coronavirus. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the vaccine transportation to different cities.
Maharashtra confirmed cases of Bird Flu and became the eighth state to report cases of the deadly disease among birds. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the state of bird flu situation in Mumbai.
Priority will be given to the healthcare workers and the frontline workers, estimated to be around three crore in number, the government said. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin talk about the covid vaccination drive in India.
The auto-taxi drivers have decided to take out a massive morcha from Kurla to Hutatma Chowk at 11 am on January 11 which will not only cause traffic snarls but may also lead to a shortage of autos and cabs on the roads.
Join in as Rohini and Sachin discuss the union demands behind the strike and the events that led to it.
Maharashtra is planning to demand free Covid-19 vaccine shots for its poor as it prepares to roll out its immunization drive with another dry run to be undertaken within the next 8-10 days.
Join in as Rohini and Sachin discuss in-depth why these trial runs are important for the final immunization program.
The Railways in its best capacity has assessed the potential burden and proposed the opening of the suburban trains for the common people, but the timings still remain an issue.
Tune in as Rohini and Sachin discuss why such an odd timing for the Mumbai locals has been proposed.
The Serum Institute of India is producing the coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca Plc- Oxford is expecting the government to sign a formal supply and pricing agreement after the approval for emergency usage of the vaccine.
Tune in as Rohini & Sachin discuss the takeaways from the conversation with Adar Poonawalla, CEO, Serum Institute of India
India has marked New Year's Day by giving its first-ever approval to the 2 coronavirus vaccines. Would the covid-19 vaccine in India be provided free of cost? Tune in as Rohini & Sachin discuss Modi's government plan to distribute the vaccine doses in the country and how states are preparing for it.
All schools in Maharashtra’s Mumbai will remain closed till January 15, 2021, as a precautionary measure to control the spread of the coronavirus disease in the city. Tune in as Rohini & Sachin discuss the reopening of schools & BMC's latest notification in this episode.
The Centre has extended the validity of expiring driving licences (DL) and motor vehicle documents till 31 March 2021 in view of the covid-19 crisis. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the extension of driving license validity.
The Mumbai Police have started preparing for the New Year by putting measures in place to maintain social distancing and dispersing crowds at places where the public mostly gathers on New Year’s Eve. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss not yours but Mumbai Police's plans for the New Year Eve.
The BMC can possibly close or scale down the jumbo centres at Octroi Naka in Dahisar and Richardson and Cruddas’ covid-19 facilities in Mulund and Byculla. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the shutting down of Covid centres in the city.
Joint commissioner of police Vishwas Nangre Patil said on Wednesday that people are still allowed to travel on two- and four-wheelers, but not more than four people at a time. Tune in to this episode as Rohini discuss the night-curfew in Mumbai.
Passengers coming from Europe, Middle-East, South Africa, as well as through flights that have halted in Europe, will have to undergo a mandatory 14-day institutional quarantine after landing in Mumbai. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the guidelines for those travelling from Europe.
The number of active Covid-19 cases in the state dropped to its lowest in the last five months, but what is the current status of Mumbai city? Tune in to this episode with Rohini & Sachin to find out.
Maharashtra on Monday imposed an 11 PM to 6 AM night curfew till January 5 in Mumbai and other cities, and announced new quarantine rules for arrivals from Europe and the Middle East, in view of the new strain of coronavirus. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the new quarantine rules and guidelines during the curfew.
With Christmas around the corner, the Archbishop of Bombay, Oswald Cardinal Gracias issued a set of new covid guidelines for churches in the city to celebrate the festival. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss what these guidelines are.
In a major boost to suburban train services, the Central Railway has decided to run 10 air-conditioned locomotives on the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)-Kalyan. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the tentative schedule to start these new services.
The Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) in Borivli was reopened on Tuesday after a gap of nine months with strict guidelines in place and several activities still restricted. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the re-opening and guidelines in place.
The Health Ministry has released the operational guidelines outlining the process, eligibility criteria, storage and distribution plan of the Corona vaccine. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss India's covid vaccine distribution plan.
Sporadic spells of light showers in the city and suburbs between Sunday and Monday not only led to the coldest day this season but also helped disperse pollutants making it the best air quality since October 19. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the weather update of the city.
Officials have clarified that there are no immediate plans to open Mumbai local trains to all. Tune in to this episode as RJ Rohini & Sachin Kalbag will discuss the Mumbai local train updates.
After the health care and front-line workers, who are next to receive a Covid-19 vaccine? Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the pecking order of the vaccine in Maharashtra.
As countries race towards finding a vaccine for the coronavirus disease, here’s a look at where things stand in India in terms of supply deals and clinical trials. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the status of the vaccine against coronavirus in India.
Continuous increase in the price of fuel prices has affected the sale of items in the vegetable and fruit market. What is the reason for this major impact? Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss why the hike in diesel prices has made the food products costlier for customers.
The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport undertaking (BEST) has received 26 new electric buses under Central government-sponsored FAME India scheme. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the electric buses transportation facility in Mumbai.
As the number of Covid-19 cases reduces in the state, the contribution of the MMR appears to have ebbed as well, as there has been a significant dip in fresh cases. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the latest Mumbai situation.
There's so much unclarity in student & parent's mind about the pattern of the upcoming exams and the future of their kids. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the confused situation of schools.
The UK today became the first country to approve the Covid-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer Inc and its German partner BioNTech SE. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the Pfizer's covid vaccine, first in the world.
In this episode of Mumbai Smart News, Rohini & Sachin Kalbagh will discuss the latest Covid updates. Sachin will also share the number of tests happening, the positivity rate & the number of deaths. Tune in for more info!
Live events are back! But what are the Standard Operating Procedures that one has to follow? Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the SOPs to enjoy the new normal.
Despite the fact that religious places have been allowed to reopen after the Covid-19 lockdown, community leaders have called upon people to celebrate Gurupurab at home. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the Gurupurab celebration.
In a new order passed by the Government of India, international flight ban has been extended till 31 December by the DGCA amid the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic. Tune in this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the international flight ban.
Maharashtra has recorded the biggest drop in average daily new cases in 8 weeks among the 8 states currently witnessing a spike in Covid cases. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the update on fresh cases in Mumbai.
The resumption of Mumbai local trains services for the general public may be further delayed by the next three-four weeks. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the update on Mumbai local trains.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar on Sunday hinted at a Covid-induced lockdown in the coming days in the state owing to huge crowds witnessed during the recently concluded festival period. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the lockdown news that's doing the round.
BMC on November 18 announced the clean survey competition, organised under 'Swachh Sarvekshan 2021'. Tune in to this episode as RJ Rohini & Sachin Kalbag discuss the competition and how Mumbai city individuals can participate in this.
Supplementary exams for HSC will be held between November 20 and December 10 while those for SSC will be held between November 20 and December 5. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the Maharashtra HSC, SSC supplementary exams.
BMC on Tuesday confirmed that the Chhath Puja festivities would not be allowed alongside water bodies in Mumbai due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Tune in to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss the guidelines for Chhath Puja celebration.
In this episode of Mumbai Smart News, Sachin Kalbag & RJ Rohini discuss the updates on Covid-19 vaccine. Is there a good news? Who will get the first batch? How much time it will take approximately for vaccination for the whole country? Tune in to know!
Mumbai's AQI a day after Diwali on Sunday was 148 which was much lower than Delhi which recorded an AQI of 435 which was in the 'severe' category. Tune in to this episode as RJ Rohini & Sachin discuss Mumbai's AQI post-diwali.
Maharashtra School Education department recently released a set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) ahead of the reopening of schools in the state from 23 November. Tune in to this episode as RJ Rohini discuss the SOPs for teachers to visit the schools.
Admissions to first-year junior college (FYJC) in the state are likely to resume after Diwali vacations said officials from the state education department. Tune in to this episode as RJ Rohini talks all about the FYJC admissions.
Amid concerns of pollution and rise in COVID-19 cases due to pollution, the BMC had banned firecrackers within Mumbai municipal corporation limits. Tune in to this episode as RJ Rohini talks about the recent firecrackers ban in Mumbai city.
Maharashtra Chief Minister said that the second wave of Covid infections could be far worse then the first wave and the infections could rise three to four-fold then the current infections. Tune in to this episode as RJ Rohini discuss the probable second wave of Covid in the state.
Classes 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.
Going 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.
US 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.
BMC 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.
A 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.
Though 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.
The 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.
Over 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.
The 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.
Central 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.
The 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.
In 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.
Maharashtra 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.
The 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.
The 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.
SGNP 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.
As 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.
In 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.
In 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.
In 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!
Dalkhan 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.
Prime 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.
Panchavati 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.
The 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.
The 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.
After 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.
New 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.
There 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.
Restaurants 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.
The 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.
The 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.
With 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.
Amid 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.
This 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.
Walkers 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.
The 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.
Around 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.
What 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.
In 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.
In 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.
Andheri, 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.
Almost 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.
The 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.
Mumbai 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.
Maharashtra 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.
One 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.
The 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.
Covid-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.
India’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.
Maharashtra 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
Researchers 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.
Dharavi 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.
There 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.
It 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.
As 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.
As 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.
Inter-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.
Can 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.
Malaysia 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.
BMC 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.
ICMR 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.
Sanjay 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.
In 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!
In 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.
In 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.
Mumbai'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.
Lakes 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.
After 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.
In 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!
Hope 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.
A 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.
What 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.
In 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!
BMC will deploy COVID screening stations that will be mobile. Will be equipped with X-Ray machines to screen vulnerable and high-risk individuals.
An insight into the newly reformed FYJC admissions process for the year 2020. New apps and websites for admissions for students and parents.
In 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.
Only 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.
In 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!
The 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.
97% 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.
BMC 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.
The 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.
The 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.
The 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.
Russia 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.
Amitabh 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.
The 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.
The 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.
The 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.
Maharashtra eases lockdown curbs further: Hotels to open with 33% staff from 8 July. Listen to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss everything about the hotel industry being badly affected by the pandemic.
What does the 2 km rule imposed on travelling by the Mumbai Police mean for Mumbaikars? Listen to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss everything about this news.
Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code has been imposed in Mumbai, essential services will be allowed Listen to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss everything about this news.
Mumbai's Lalbaughcha Raja Ganeshotsav Mandal has decided not to hold Ganeshotsav this time in wake of COVID-19 pandemic. What will be set up in its place? Listen to this episode as Rohini & Sachin discuss everything about this news.
In this episode of Mumbai Smart News, Rohini & Sachin discusses Indian ban on 59 Chinese apps. How it has affected the mass? What could be the long term repercussion? How it will affect China? Tune in to know more.
The number of COVID cases are going up really fast and the lockdown has been extended in Maharashtra.
In this episode, Rohini & Sachin will discuss all that's been creating a buzz in Mumbai. Tune in now!
From past few days, Mumbaikars have been going to places that have been open and keeping that in mind fresh set of restrictions has been imposed in Mumbai. In this episode, Rohini & Sachin will discuss all that's been creating a buzz in Mumbai. Tune in now!