Uddhav Thackeray said : "From tomorrow 8 pm, Section 144 will be imposed across Maharashtra.. From 7 a.m.-8 p.m. only essential services shall remain open. This is imperative to break the chain of the virus. Saving lives is our topmost priority,"

ibtimes-in Wednesday, April 21, 2021 10:27:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray added : "I do not know how to console the families who lost their members in this accident. Though it is an accident, there will be a thorough probe into it,"

outlookindia Wednesday, April 21, 2021 10:16:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : "The corona-crisis has plunged the country into a vicious cycle. Overall, there is a heterogeneous battle going on against Corona, where there is no oxygen, where there are no medicines, where there are no beds. Due to this, patients are dying,"

business-standard Wednesday, April 21, 2021 9:00:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : "The corona-crisis has plunged the country into a vicious cycle. Overall, there is a heterogeneous battle going on against corona, where there is no oxygen, where there are no medicines, where there are no beds. Due to this, patients are dying," "The news of the accident of oxygen leakage in Nashik Municipal Hospital is shocking, it is moving. An oxygen tank leak killed 22 patients. I have no words to express this grief. Suddenly, an accident like this happens while the Maharashtra government is betting on the patient to recover,"

dnaindia Wednesday, April 21, 2021 7:15:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray added : "I do not know how to console the families who lost their members in this accident. Though it is an accident, there will be a thorough probe into it,"

business-standard Wednesday, April 21, 2021 5:58:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray added : "I do not know how to console the families who lost their members in this accident. Though it is an accident, there will be a thorough probe into it,"

outlookindia Wednesday, April 21, 2021 3:20:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “You (Shelke) got a lot of blessings from a mother for saving the life of her child by risking your own life which is beyond imagination and really appreciable,”

timesofindia Wednesday, April 21, 2021 3:15:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “Nashik incident is shocking. No words to express my grief. Rs 5 lakh compensation announced for the families of the deceased. A high-level probe has been ordered,”

news18 Wednesday, April 21, 2021 2:50:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said ( about Narendra Modi ) : "A few days ago, I had requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take a decision on the need to vaccinate everyone above the age of 25 in the country Today, the PM has taken the move to vaccinate all above 18,"

timesofindia Tuesday, April 20, 2021 9:23:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray saying ( about Chief Minister ) : “Considering the number of Covid patients, more oxygen is required and we have informed the Prime Minister as well. Yesterday evening also, I contacted him but was not able to speak as he was busy with the West Bengal elections. But we are getting all cooperation from the Centre”

expressindia Sunday, April 18, 2021 1:09:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “We are in dire need of oxygen as cases have surged. Currently, oxygen produced in the state is diverted for medical use. We will further need more oxygen, looking at the rising cases. I wasn’t able to speak to the Prime Minister on this issue yesterday evening as he was busy with the elections in West Bengal. But we are getting all the assistance from the Centre,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, April 17, 2021 11:35:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “If the third wave comes, the industries have to ensure that it does not harm the business and the economy. It should adopt the appropriate working method and set up Covid-related facilities,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, April 17, 2021 10:03:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “We are in dire need of oxygen as the cases have surged. Currently, oxygen produced in the state is diverted for medical use. We will further need more oxygen looking at the rising cases. I wasn’t able to speak to the Prime Minister on this issue yesterday, as he is busy with the elections in West Bengal. But we are hopeful that we will receive all assistance from them,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, April 17, 2021 10:03:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : "We can't predict how many more Covid-19 waves will come but we must remain prepared to face them,"

business-standard Saturday, April 17, 2021 6:57:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said ( about Narendra Modi ) : "We are in dire need of oxygen as the cases have surged. I wasn't able to speak to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on this issue yesterday as he is busy with the elections in West Bengal. But we are hopeful that we will receive all assistance from them,"

timesofindia Saturday, April 17, 2021 6:00:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : "We don't know how many waves this infection has but we must prepare for the third wave by setting up of all Covid appropriate facilities,"

timesofindia Saturday, April 17, 2021 6:00:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “But some of these areas are located at a distance and face disruption risks… I request you to press in NDMA for this movement and all options, including air-lifting these quantities, be considered,”

expressindia Friday, April 16, 2021 3:51:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : "We are imposing strict restrictions. Section 144 to be imposed in the entire state. I will not term this as lockdown. People have to decide whether they want to help corona or the government that is working to curb it,"

ibtimes-in Thursday, April 15, 2021 11:32:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray wrote : “The first installment of the central share of the SDRF may be released to the state to tide over the financial situation during the current financial year,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, April 15, 2021 3:26:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “We are imposing strict restrictions… Section 144 to be imposed in the entire state from tomorrow. I will not term this as lockdown,” “People have to decide whether they want to help corona or the government that is working to curb it…”

HindustanTimes Thursday, April 15, 2021 12:46:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “Livelihoods are important, but life is more important,”

TorontoStar Thursday, April 15, 2021 4:58:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “The war against Covid-19 has begun once again, but this time the situation is worse than last year. And so we are imposing lockdown-like restrictions in the state. I urge the public to treat it like a ‘Janta curfew’ and follow it strictly,”

timesofindia Thursday, April 15, 2021 4:51:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “I am also urging retired doctors, nurses and groups engaged in social work to join our fight against Covid once again. We are in the process of augmenting health infrastructure but are in need of trained hands to help us,”

timesofindia Thursday, April 15, 2021 4:51:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “There should no confusion while implementing the restrictions. Officials should ensure the Rs5,476 crore package announced in cash and kind reaches daily wage earners and workers, rickshaw pullers, BPL families. There should be no complaints about mismanagement,”

timesofindia Thursday, April 15, 2021 2:29:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “Livelihoods are important, but life is more important,”

TorontoStar Thursday, April 15, 2021 2:02:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “Efforts are underway on a war footing to make oxygen available for patients. Doctors should get themselves updated about the treatment of COVID-19 patients, he said. He asked jumbo COVID-19 care centres and hospitals to undertake safety measures, including fire audits of their buildings. All jumbo centres as well as hospitals should complete their fire audits and building strength assessment to avoid damage from pre-monsoon gusty winds,”

financialexpress Wednesday, April 14, 2021 8:36:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : "Livelihoods are important, but life is more important,"

medicalxpress Wednesday, April 14, 2021 7:28:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “Livelihoods are important, but life is more important,”

TorontoStar Wednesday, April 14, 2021 5:47:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : "Local train and bus services for essential services only, petrol pumps, financial institutions associated with SEBI and construction work to continue, hotel/ restaurants to remain closed only take-away, home deliveries allowed"

dnaindia Wednesday, April 14, 2021 3:17:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “Livelihoods are important, but life is more important,”

alarabiya-en Wednesday, April 14, 2021 2:44:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “Livelihoods are important, but life is more important,”

TorontoStar Wednesday, April 14, 2021 2:22:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “Nobody would be allowed to use the public transport without a valid reason, excluding the people notified under essential services in an order issued by the disaster management unit of the relief and rehabilitation department,”

asianage Wednesday, April 14, 2021 2:12:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “At present, 1,200 MT oxygen is being produced in our state. Of these, 950 MT to 1,000 MT oxygen is used daily. The demand for Remdesivir injections is also increasing”

asianage Wednesday, April 14, 2021 2:12:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “Livelihoods are important, but life is more important,”

680news Wednesday, April 14, 2021 12:54:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray reported : “Unfortunately I have to announce restrictions. Now is the time for action. The war against coronavirus has begun once again,”

khaleejtimes Wednesday, April 14, 2021 11:57:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : "Livelihoods are important, but life is more important. We need to increase existing restrictions,"

news-yahoo-in Wednesday, April 14, 2021 7:41:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “We are imposing strict restrictions which will come into effect from 8 pm tomorrow. Section 144 to be imposed in the entire state from tomorrow. I will not term this as lockdown,”

news18 Wednesday, April 14, 2021 6:22:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : "Livelihoods are important, but life is more important. We need to increase existing restrictions,"

business-standard Wednesday, April 14, 2021 5:05:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “The war against coronavirus has begun once again,”

india Wednesday, April 14, 2021 5:04:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “The state government will provide three kg wheat and two kg rice free for the next one month to every poor and needy person,”

india Wednesday, April 14, 2021 5:04:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “The war against Covid-19 has begun once again, but this time the situation is worse than last year. And so we are imposing lockdown-like restrictions in the state. I urge the public to treat it like a ‘Janta curfew’ and follow it strictly,”

timesofindia Wednesday, April 14, 2021 4:45:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “I am also urging retired doctors, nurses and groups engaged in social work to join our fight against Covid once again. We are in the process of augmenting health infrastructure but are in need of trained hands to help us,”

timesofindia Wednesday, April 14, 2021 4:45:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : "We are imposing strict restrictions which will come into effect from 8 pm tomorrow. Section 144 to be imposed in the entire state from tomorrow. I will not term this as lockdown,"

business-standard Wednesday, April 14, 2021 2:02:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “The war against Covid-19 has begun once again, but this time the situation is worse than last year. And so we are imposing lockdown-like restrictions in the state. I urge the public to treat it like a ‘ Janta curfew’ and follow it strictly,”

timesofindia Wednesday, April 14, 2021 12:46:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “From tomorrow [Wednesday] 8pm Section 144 will be imposed to break the chain of transmission for the next 15 days. We will have to completely stop unnecessarily stepping out of the home, till now I used to say, avoid stepping out. I expect you to observe ‘Janta curfew’ and not step out of the home, unless absolutely necessary,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, April 13, 2021 10:45:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : "Livelihoods are important, but life is more important. We need to increase existing restrictions,"

4-traders Tuesday, April 13, 2021 10:15:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : "In the last few days, I have interacted with people from all walks of lives, to get consensus. But now discussions will not help. We are facing a shortage of oxygen, beds and an increase in cases has now burdened the health infrastructure,"

HindustanTimes Tuesday, April 13, 2021 9:10:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “I am not happy while announcing these restrictions. I have been warning for the last one month and now is the time to take actions to break the chain. The only aim is to save lives. We can revive economy if we survive,”

thehindu Tuesday, April 13, 2021 8:31:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “Shiv Bhojan thalis will be given free for the next one month. The state gives around 200,000 thalis daily,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, April 13, 2021 8:18:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “Three kg wheat and 2 kg rice will be provided for one month to 7 crore people,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, April 13, 2021 8:18:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “Twelve crore registered building and other construction workers will be given 1500 each,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, April 13, 2021 8:18:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “We are facing a shortage of oxygen, beds. Demand for Remdesivir has soared,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, April 13, 2021 8:18:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray added : “People have to decide whether they want to help corona or the government that is working to curb it,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, April 13, 2021 8:18:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “We are continuously upgrading our healthcare infrastructure but they are under pressure. There is a shortage of medical oxygen, beds and the demand for Remdesivir has also increased,”

outlookindia Tuesday, April 13, 2021 7:35:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “The state government will provide three kg wheat and two kg rice free for the next one month to every poor and needy person while the coronavirus-induced restrictions are in place,”

Hindu Tuesday, April 13, 2021 7:27:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “We are imposing strict restrictions… Section 144 to be imposed in the entire state from tomorrow. I will not term this as lockdown,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, April 13, 2021 6:48:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said ( about Uddhav Thackeray ) : “I am writing to PM to allow air force to supply oxygen," Thackeray said. Also read | 11 die amid oxygen shortage reports, kin storm Palghar hospitals Thackeray said the state has resumed the fight against the coronavirus pandemic amid the surging infections and pointed out the fresh cases in the state were the highest so far. "There was some control over Covid-19 in November and December last year. We had managed to keep cases in check till January and February. We have resumed our fight against the virus as numbers have surged. Today's numbers are the highest till date at 60,212,” “The Covid situation in the state has become dreadful… The increase in cases has now burdened the health infrastructure,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, April 13, 2021 6:48:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “In the last few days, I have interacted with people from all walks of lives to get a consensus. But now discussions will not help,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, April 13, 2021 6:48:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “It will be ensured that the poor and the working class people won’t suffer while imposing strict restrictions,”

india Tuesday, April 13, 2021 9:24:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “It will be ensured that the poor and the working class people won’t suffer while imposing strict restrictions,”

india Monday, April 12, 2021 5:39:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray warned : “there is no alternative to a complete lockdown”

india Sunday, April 11, 2021 1:21:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “It will be ensured that the poor and the working class people won’t suffer while imposing strict restrictions,”

dnaindia Sunday, April 11, 2021 11:39:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “Last year during lockdown people were at home so it was not difficult to trace the infection. Since everything is open now, it is practically very difficult to trace people. The Centre must understand this. I have been speaking to many people from different sectors, even private hospitals for the last few days. All are ready to support the government,”

asianage Sunday, April 11, 2021 11:18:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray warned : “there is no alternative to a complete lockdown”

india Sunday, April 11, 2021 10:06:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “It will be ensured that the poor and the working class people won’t suffer while imposing strict restrictions,”

india Sunday, April 11, 2021 10:06:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “Some strict restrictions will have to be imposed for some time to stop the Covid cycle. The number of patients is increasing so fast that if we do not take a decision about lockdown today, a lockdown like situation will automatically arise tomorrow,”

expressindia Sunday, April 11, 2021 2:10:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “I urge all party leaders to extend support to whatever decision is taken by the government keeping the health of the people in mind,”

expressindia Sunday, April 11, 2021 2:10:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “The number of patients is increasing so fast that if we do not decide on a lockdown today, a lockdown-like situation will automatically arise tomorrow,”

timesofindia Saturday, April 10, 2021 11:05:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “We are all concerned about the poor and the working class. We will think about their problems too, but at the moment we need to stop the rapid spread. If we have to win this fight, we all have to go through some hardships,”

timesofindia Saturday, April 10, 2021 11:05:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “This is a health emergency and so priority should be given to the lives of the people. The situation is grim and we have to impose strict restrictions to slow down the spread,”

timesofindia Saturday, April 10, 2021 11:05:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : "Last year during the lockdown, people were at home so it wasn't difficult to trace infections. Since everything is open now it is practically very difficult to trace people. The Centre must understand this,"

HindustanTimes Saturday, April 10, 2021 8:58:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray informed : “It was clarified in the meeting that the postponement of the examination will not be to the detriment of the students and also the age will not be a problem as the age of the students will be taken into consideration while filling up the examination forms”

news18 Saturday, April 10, 2021 12:02:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “Despite this, some political parties are now contemplating on launching an agitation against the state government,”

expressindia Friday, April 9, 2021 5:49:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “The central government has said 17.4 lakh doses will be given after April 15. The delay will hamper the vaccination drive. Therefore, vaccine stocks should be delivered as per our demand,”

timesofindia Friday, April 9, 2021 5:37:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “It is expected that the demand for medical oxygen will go up to 1,700-2,500 MT by the end of this month,”

timesofindia Friday, April 9, 2021 5:37:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “Suddenly, an outbreak of the virus started in some parts of Vidarbha, infecting the several families in it. While the state was returning to normal, the infection was exacerbated by mutations in the virus,”

expressindia Thursday, April 8, 2021 11:26:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “So far, the state has received 1.06 core doses of which 92-95 lakh doses have been given till today. At present, Maharashtra has very few stocks and some centres are closed,”

expressindia Thursday, April 8, 2021 11:26:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said ( about Gram Panchayat ) : “From the last one and half years, we have been fighting this virus under your leadership. We had even succeeded in curbing this virus as new cases fell to 2,500-3,000 level. However the consequent Gram Panchayat elections and rush in weddings contributed to increase in number of cases. We saw whole families getting infected in parts of Vidarbha. Despite all precautions, Maharashtra had to bear the brunt,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, April 8, 2021 10:10:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : "I request you to lower it to 25, as the states facing the surge are having to place curbs to safeguard lives of the population. However, if a larger number of our young and working population is vaccinated, the intensity of the cases would be much lower than the treatment that they need today,"

HindustanTimes Thursday, April 8, 2021 8:33:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : "From tomorrow 8 pm, Section 144 will be imposed across Maharashtra.. From 7 a.m.-8 p.m. only essential services shall remain open. This is imperative to break the chain of the virus. Saving lives is our topmost priority,"

ibtimes-in Wednesday, April 21, 2021 10:27:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray added : "I do not know how to console the families who lost their members in this accident. Though it is an accident, there will be a thorough probe into it,"

outlookindia Wednesday, April 21, 2021 10:16:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : "The corona-crisis has plunged the country into a vicious cycle. Overall, there is a heterogeneous battle going on against Corona, where there is no oxygen, where there are no medicines, where there are no beds. Due to this, patients are dying,"

business-standard Wednesday, April 21, 2021 9:00:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : "The corona-crisis has plunged the country into a vicious cycle. Overall, there is a heterogeneous battle going on against corona, where there is no oxygen, where there are no medicines, where there are no beds. Due to this, patients are dying," "The news of the accident of oxygen leakage in Nashik Municipal Hospital is shocking, it is moving. An oxygen tank leak killed 22 patients. I have no words to express this grief. Suddenly, an accident like this happens while the Maharashtra government is betting on the patient to recover,"

dnaindia Wednesday, April 21, 2021 7:15:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray added : "I do not know how to console the families who lost their members in this accident. Though it is an accident, there will be a thorough probe into it,"

business-standard Wednesday, April 21, 2021 5:58:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray added : "I do not know how to console the families who lost their members in this accident. Though it is an accident, there will be a thorough probe into it,"

outlookindia Wednesday, April 21, 2021 3:20:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “You (Shelke) got a lot of blessings from a mother for saving the life of her child by risking your own life which is beyond imagination and really appreciable,”

timesofindia Wednesday, April 21, 2021 3:15:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “Nashik incident is shocking. No words to express my grief. Rs 5 lakh compensation announced for the families of the deceased. A high-level probe has been ordered,”

news18 Wednesday, April 21, 2021 2:50:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said ( about Narendra Modi ) : "A few days ago, I had requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take a decision on the need to vaccinate everyone above the age of 25 in the country Today, the PM has taken the move to vaccinate all above 18,"

timesofindia Tuesday, April 20, 2021 9:23:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray saying ( about Chief Minister ) : “Considering the number of Covid patients, more oxygen is required and we have informed the Prime Minister as well. Yesterday evening also, I contacted him but was not able to speak as he was busy with the West Bengal elections. But we are getting all cooperation from the Centre”

expressindia Sunday, April 18, 2021 1:09:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “We are in dire need of oxygen as cases have surged. Currently, oxygen produced in the state is diverted for medical use. We will further need more oxygen, looking at the rising cases. I wasn’t able to speak to the Prime Minister on this issue yesterday evening as he was busy with the elections in West Bengal. But we are getting all the assistance from the Centre,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, April 17, 2021 11:35:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “If the third wave comes, the industries have to ensure that it does not harm the business and the economy. It should adopt the appropriate working method and set up Covid-related facilities,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, April 17, 2021 10:03:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “We are in dire need of oxygen as the cases have surged. Currently, oxygen produced in the state is diverted for medical use. We will further need more oxygen looking at the rising cases. I wasn’t able to speak to the Prime Minister on this issue yesterday, as he is busy with the elections in West Bengal. But we are hopeful that we will receive all assistance from them,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, April 17, 2021 10:03:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : "We can't predict how many more Covid-19 waves will come but we must remain prepared to face them,"

business-standard Saturday, April 17, 2021 6:57:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said ( about Narendra Modi ) : "We are in dire need of oxygen as the cases have surged. I wasn't able to speak to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on this issue yesterday as he is busy with the elections in West Bengal. But we are hopeful that we will receive all assistance from them,"

timesofindia Saturday, April 17, 2021 6:00:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : "We don't know how many waves this infection has but we must prepare for the third wave by setting up of all Covid appropriate facilities,"

timesofindia Saturday, April 17, 2021 6:00:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “But some of these areas are located at a distance and face disruption risks… I request you to press in NDMA for this movement and all options, including air-lifting these quantities, be considered,”

expressindia Friday, April 16, 2021 3:51:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : "We are imposing strict restrictions. Section 144 to be imposed in the entire state. I will not term this as lockdown. People have to decide whether they want to help corona or the government that is working to curb it,"

ibtimes-in Thursday, April 15, 2021 11:32:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray wrote : “The first installment of the central share of the SDRF may be released to the state to tide over the financial situation during the current financial year,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, April 15, 2021 3:26:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “We are imposing strict restrictions… Section 144 to be imposed in the entire state from tomorrow. I will not term this as lockdown,” “People have to decide whether they want to help corona or the government that is working to curb it…”

HindustanTimes Thursday, April 15, 2021 12:46:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “Livelihoods are important, but life is more important,”

TorontoStar Thursday, April 15, 2021 4:58:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “The war against Covid-19 has begun once again, but this time the situation is worse than last year. And so we are imposing lockdown-like restrictions in the state. I urge the public to treat it like a ‘Janta curfew’ and follow it strictly,”

timesofindia Thursday, April 15, 2021 4:51:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “I am also urging retired doctors, nurses and groups engaged in social work to join our fight against Covid once again. We are in the process of augmenting health infrastructure but are in need of trained hands to help us,”

timesofindia Thursday, April 15, 2021 4:51:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “There should no confusion while implementing the restrictions. Officials should ensure the Rs5,476 crore package announced in cash and kind reaches daily wage earners and workers, rickshaw pullers, BPL families. There should be no complaints about mismanagement,”

timesofindia Thursday, April 15, 2021 2:29:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “Livelihoods are important, but life is more important,”

TorontoStar Thursday, April 15, 2021 2:02:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “Efforts are underway on a war footing to make oxygen available for patients. Doctors should get themselves updated about the treatment of COVID-19 patients, he said. He asked jumbo COVID-19 care centres and hospitals to undertake safety measures, including fire audits of their buildings. All jumbo centres as well as hospitals should complete their fire audits and building strength assessment to avoid damage from pre-monsoon gusty winds,”

financialexpress Wednesday, April 14, 2021 8:36:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : "Livelihoods are important, but life is more important,"

medicalxpress Wednesday, April 14, 2021 7:28:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “Livelihoods are important, but life is more important,”

TorontoStar Wednesday, April 14, 2021 5:47:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : "Local train and bus services for essential services only, petrol pumps, financial institutions associated with SEBI and construction work to continue, hotel/ restaurants to remain closed only take-away, home deliveries allowed"

dnaindia Wednesday, April 14, 2021 3:17:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “Livelihoods are important, but life is more important,”

alarabiya-en Wednesday, April 14, 2021 2:44:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “Livelihoods are important, but life is more important,”

TorontoStar Wednesday, April 14, 2021 2:22:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “Nobody would be allowed to use the public transport without a valid reason, excluding the people notified under essential services in an order issued by the disaster management unit of the relief and rehabilitation department,”

asianage Wednesday, April 14, 2021 2:12:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “At present, 1,200 MT oxygen is being produced in our state. Of these, 950 MT to 1,000 MT oxygen is used daily. The demand for Remdesivir injections is also increasing”

asianage Wednesday, April 14, 2021 2:12:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “Livelihoods are important, but life is more important,”

680news Wednesday, April 14, 2021 12:54:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray reported : “Unfortunately I have to announce restrictions. Now is the time for action. The war against coronavirus has begun once again,”

khaleejtimes Wednesday, April 14, 2021 11:57:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : "Livelihoods are important, but life is more important. We need to increase existing restrictions,"

news-yahoo-in Wednesday, April 14, 2021 7:41:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “We are imposing strict restrictions which will come into effect from 8 pm tomorrow. Section 144 to be imposed in the entire state from tomorrow. I will not term this as lockdown,”

news18 Wednesday, April 14, 2021 6:22:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : "Livelihoods are important, but life is more important. We need to increase existing restrictions,"

business-standard Wednesday, April 14, 2021 5:05:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “The war against coronavirus has begun once again,”

india Wednesday, April 14, 2021 5:04:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “The state government will provide three kg wheat and two kg rice free for the next one month to every poor and needy person,”

india Wednesday, April 14, 2021 5:04:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “The war against Covid-19 has begun once again, but this time the situation is worse than last year. And so we are imposing lockdown-like restrictions in the state. I urge the public to treat it like a ‘Janta curfew’ and follow it strictly,”

timesofindia Wednesday, April 14, 2021 4:45:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “I am also urging retired doctors, nurses and groups engaged in social work to join our fight against Covid once again. We are in the process of augmenting health infrastructure but are in need of trained hands to help us,”

timesofindia Wednesday, April 14, 2021 4:45:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : "We are imposing strict restrictions which will come into effect from 8 pm tomorrow. Section 144 to be imposed in the entire state from tomorrow. I will not term this as lockdown,"

business-standard Wednesday, April 14, 2021 2:02:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “The war against Covid-19 has begun once again, but this time the situation is worse than last year. And so we are imposing lockdown-like restrictions in the state. I urge the public to treat it like a ‘ Janta curfew’ and follow it strictly,”

timesofindia Wednesday, April 14, 2021 12:46:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “From tomorrow [Wednesday] 8pm Section 144 will be imposed to break the chain of transmission for the next 15 days. We will have to completely stop unnecessarily stepping out of the home, till now I used to say, avoid stepping out. I expect you to observe ‘Janta curfew’ and not step out of the home, unless absolutely necessary,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, April 13, 2021 10:45:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : "Livelihoods are important, but life is more important. We need to increase existing restrictions,"

4-traders Tuesday, April 13, 2021 10:15:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : "In the last few days, I have interacted with people from all walks of lives, to get consensus. But now discussions will not help. We are facing a shortage of oxygen, beds and an increase in cases has now burdened the health infrastructure,"

HindustanTimes Tuesday, April 13, 2021 9:10:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “I am not happy while announcing these restrictions. I have been warning for the last one month and now is the time to take actions to break the chain. The only aim is to save lives. We can revive economy if we survive,”

thehindu Tuesday, April 13, 2021 8:31:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “Shiv Bhojan thalis will be given free for the next one month. The state gives around 200,000 thalis daily,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, April 13, 2021 8:18:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “Three kg wheat and 2 kg rice will be provided for one month to 7 crore people,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, April 13, 2021 8:18:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “Twelve crore registered building and other construction workers will be given 1500 each,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, April 13, 2021 8:18:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “We are facing a shortage of oxygen, beds. Demand for Remdesivir has soared,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, April 13, 2021 8:18:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray added : “People have to decide whether they want to help corona or the government that is working to curb it,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, April 13, 2021 8:18:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “We are continuously upgrading our healthcare infrastructure but they are under pressure. There is a shortage of medical oxygen, beds and the demand for Remdesivir has also increased,”

outlookindia Tuesday, April 13, 2021 7:35:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “The state government will provide three kg wheat and two kg rice free for the next one month to every poor and needy person while the coronavirus-induced restrictions are in place,”

Hindu Tuesday, April 13, 2021 7:27:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “We are imposing strict restrictions… Section 144 to be imposed in the entire state from tomorrow. I will not term this as lockdown,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, April 13, 2021 6:48:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said ( about Uddhav Thackeray ) : “I am writing to PM to allow air force to supply oxygen," Thackeray said. Also read | 11 die amid oxygen shortage reports, kin storm Palghar hospitals Thackeray said the state has resumed the fight against the coronavirus pandemic amid the surging infections and pointed out the fresh cases in the state were the highest so far. "There was some control over Covid-19 in November and December last year. We had managed to keep cases in check till January and February. We have resumed our fight against the virus as numbers have surged. Today's numbers are the highest till date at 60,212,” “The Covid situation in the state has become dreadful… The increase in cases has now burdened the health infrastructure,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, April 13, 2021 6:48:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “In the last few days, I have interacted with people from all walks of lives to get a consensus. But now discussions will not help,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, April 13, 2021 6:48:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “It will be ensured that the poor and the working class people won’t suffer while imposing strict restrictions,”

india Tuesday, April 13, 2021 9:24:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “It will be ensured that the poor and the working class people won’t suffer while imposing strict restrictions,”

india Monday, April 12, 2021 5:39:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray warned : “there is no alternative to a complete lockdown”

india Sunday, April 11, 2021 1:21:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “It will be ensured that the poor and the working class people won’t suffer while imposing strict restrictions,”

dnaindia Sunday, April 11, 2021 11:39:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “Last year during lockdown people were at home so it was not difficult to trace the infection. Since everything is open now, it is practically very difficult to trace people. The Centre must understand this. I have been speaking to many people from different sectors, even private hospitals for the last few days. All are ready to support the government,”

asianage Sunday, April 11, 2021 11:18:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray warned : “there is no alternative to a complete lockdown”

india Sunday, April 11, 2021 10:06:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “It will be ensured that the poor and the working class people won’t suffer while imposing strict restrictions,”

india Sunday, April 11, 2021 10:06:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “Some strict restrictions will have to be imposed for some time to stop the Covid cycle. The number of patients is increasing so fast that if we do not take a decision about lockdown today, a lockdown like situation will automatically arise tomorrow,”

expressindia Sunday, April 11, 2021 2:10:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “I urge all party leaders to extend support to whatever decision is taken by the government keeping the health of the people in mind,”

expressindia Sunday, April 11, 2021 2:10:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “The number of patients is increasing so fast that if we do not decide on a lockdown today, a lockdown-like situation will automatically arise tomorrow,”

timesofindia Saturday, April 10, 2021 11:05:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “We are all concerned about the poor and the working class. We will think about their problems too, but at the moment we need to stop the rapid spread. If we have to win this fight, we all have to go through some hardships,”

timesofindia Saturday, April 10, 2021 11:05:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “This is a health emergency and so priority should be given to the lives of the people. The situation is grim and we have to impose strict restrictions to slow down the spread,”

timesofindia Saturday, April 10, 2021 11:05:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : "Last year during the lockdown, people were at home so it wasn't difficult to trace infections. Since everything is open now it is practically very difficult to trace people. The Centre must understand this,"

HindustanTimes Saturday, April 10, 2021 8:58:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray informed : “It was clarified in the meeting that the postponement of the examination will not be to the detriment of the students and also the age will not be a problem as the age of the students will be taken into consideration while filling up the examination forms”

news18 Saturday, April 10, 2021 12:02:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “Despite this, some political parties are now contemplating on launching an agitation against the state government,”

expressindia Friday, April 9, 2021 5:49:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “The central government has said 17.4 lakh doses will be given after April 15. The delay will hamper the vaccination drive. Therefore, vaccine stocks should be delivered as per our demand,”

timesofindia Friday, April 9, 2021 5:37:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “It is expected that the demand for medical oxygen will go up to 1,700-2,500 MT by the end of this month,”

timesofindia Friday, April 9, 2021 5:37:00 AM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “Suddenly, an outbreak of the virus started in some parts of Vidarbha, infecting the several families in it. While the state was returning to normal, the infection was exacerbated by mutations in the virus,”

expressindia Thursday, April 8, 2021 11:26:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : “So far, the state has received 1.06 core doses of which 92-95 lakh doses have been given till today. At present, Maharashtra has very few stocks and some centres are closed,”

expressindia Thursday, April 8, 2021 11:26:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said ( about Gram Panchayat ) : “From the last one and half years, we have been fighting this virus under your leadership. We had even succeeded in curbing this virus as new cases fell to 2,500-3,000 level. However the consequent Gram Panchayat elections and rush in weddings contributed to increase in number of cases. We saw whole families getting infected in parts of Vidarbha. Despite all precautions, Maharashtra had to bear the brunt,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, April 8, 2021 10:10:00 PM EAT

Uddhav Thackeray said : "I request you to lower it to 25, as the states facing the surge are having to place curbs to safeguard lives of the population. However, if a larger number of our young and working population is vaccinated, the intensity of the cases would be much lower than the treatment that they need today,"

HindustanTimes Thursday, April 8, 2021 8:33:00 PM EAT