Corona mascot
Mumbai-based NGO, SNEHA (Society for Nutrition Education and Health Action) carried out the 'Corona gaya nahi? Corona gaya nahi.' campaign in Dharavi, which is also aligned to the BMC's Mission Zero campaign. The campaign aims to make people understand that coronavirus still exists and that everyone should continue taking precautions. On Monday, a 'Coronavirus' mascot was paraded around various communities in Dharavi. The mascot warned people to wear masks, maintain social distancing and to wash their hands regularly or risk getting captured by the virus. Photo by Sanjay Hadkar/BCCL
Lok Sabha MP found dead
Mohan Delkar, a seven-term Lok Sabha member from Dadra and Nagar Haveli, was found dead in a Mumbai hotel on Monday. The body of Delkar (58), Independent MP from Dadra and Nagar Haveli Union Territory, was found at a sea-facing hotel in south Mumbai's Marine Drive area. A suicide note in Gujarati was also found along with the body. The cause of death will be known after an autopsy is conducted. An accidental death report is being registered based on preliminary information. Photo by Sanjay Hadkar/BCCL
Migrant Golden ducks
Wetland migrant Golden ducks were spotted on Monday at a holding pond in Belapur, Navi Mumbai. A few days ago, crocodiles were spotted in the pond, post which fishermen were cautioned by the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC). Photo by KK Choudhary/BCCL
Cops issue challans
The Mumbai Police is now authorised to issue challans to people for not wearing masks in public places, in the wake of COVID-19 cases rising in the city. Not wearing masks will invite a fine of Rs 200. Previously, only marshalls contracted by the BMC had the power to issue challans. This will now be shared by the police. Photo by Uma Kadam/BCCL
Wear mask, avoid lockdown
Several violators were issued challans outside Andheri station by Mumbai Police personnel on Monday for not wearing masks. Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has stated that a decision on whether lockdown will be imposed once again will be taken only after observing the behaviour of citizens in public. "Wear mask, avoid lockdown," he said. Photo by Uma Kadam/BCCL
New sculptures outside NMMC
As part of a beautification programme in Navi Mumbai, several sculptures of cycling men were installed outside the NMMC headquarters in Belapur. Photo by KK Choudhary/BCCL
'Yahi Hai Achhe Din?'
In order to protest against the hike in fuel prices, Yuva Sena, the youth wing of Shiv Sena has put up banners stating 'Yahi hai acche din?' at various petrol pumps and by the roadside in Bandra West. The banners show a price comparison of petrol, diesel and gas from the year 2015 to 2021. The big banners put up at various places mention that the price of petrol was Rs 64.60 in 2015 and it has now crossed Rs 96 per litre in Mumbai. It states that while diesel was priced at Rs 52.99 six years ago, one litre of diesel now costs Rs 88 (in Mumbai). Photo: ANI
TMC Commissioner visits Kalwa
TMC Commissioner Dr Vipin Sharma on Monday visited the Kalwa ward office to review the coronavirus situation and management in the region. He ensured that all preventive and precautionary measures are being followed by the officials as well as citizens living in the area. Photo by Anil Shinde/BCCL
Chhagan Bhujbal tests positive
Yet another Maharashtra minister tested positive for COVID-19. Food and civil supplies minister Chhagan Bhujbal said on Monday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and appealed to all those who have come in his contact in the last few days to get themselves tested. (File photo/BCCL)
CSMT gets sanitised
Amid rising coronavirus cases in Mumbai, a worker on Monday was seen spraying disinfectant inside Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) station premises and sanitising the area where hundreds of people commute every day. Photo: ANI
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