Tanushree Venkatraman is a Multimedia Correspondent covering civic issues and governance in Mumbai.
Articles by Tanushree Venkatraman
Ghatkopar Tragedy: Are hoardings in public spaces worth the risk?
With digital platforms offering targeted advertising capabilities, one may wonder if the visual clutter of physical hoardings is essential
Published on May 16, 2024 06:29 PM IST
Rethink road safety, look at the behaviour of people
By adopting a strategy that considers human behaviour, and designing streets with safety in mind, we can mitigate the persistent crisis of road traffic crashes.
Published on Feb 14, 2024 10:00 PM IST
Maharashtra reports over 63,000 Covid cases in biggest single-day surge
Maharashtra has already recorded over 500,000 cases, with 594,179 cases recorded between April 1 and 11. Since April 1, the state has been recording upwards of 40,000 cases and more than 200 deaths (except April 5) every day
Published on Apr 12, 2021 08:26 AM IST
Maha sees 63K cases, its highest 1-day spike
Maharashtra on Sunday recorded its highest one-day spike with 63,294 new Covid-19 cases
Published on Apr 12, 2021 12:56 AM IST
Tanushree Venkatraman, Mumbai
Maha 1st state to administer over 10mn doses
Days since the Centre-state feud over vaccine shortage broke out, more than 1,000 centres across the state have been shut and there has been a drop of 73% in the number of doses administered
Published on Apr 12, 2021 12:55 AM IST
Tanushree Venkatraman, Mumbai
Vaccine shortage: War of words continues between Maharashtra, Centre
A day after state health minister Rajesh Tope said there is a shortage of doses, many centres were shut in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Panvel, Satara, Sangli and various other parts of Maharashtra
Published on Apr 09, 2021 01:08 AM IST
Tanushree Venkatraman, Mumbai
Maharashtra records highest single-day spike with 59,907 new Covid-19 cases
The state’s total tally stood at 3,173,261 and death toll 56,652. The number of active cases also crossed the 500,000-mark with 501,559 active infections
Updated on Apr 08, 2021 08:37 AM IST
Maharashtra reports 59,907 new Covid-19 cases
Maharashtra on Wednesday reported 59,907 new Covid-19 infections, its highest single-day spike, and 322 deaths, taking the tally to 3,173,261 and toll to 56,652
Published on Apr 08, 2021 12:40 AM IST
Tanushree Venkatraman, Mumbai
Covid-19: Maharashtra records over 50k new cases, 297 fresh deaths
Mumbai also registered 10,040 new cases and 32 deaths. The state has 472,283 active infections, as of Tuesday
Published on Apr 07, 2021 09:14 AM IST
Partial lockdown rules upset Maha traders
Calling the state’s order on conducting RT-PCR tests for workers with a 15-day validity impractical, the Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (MACCIA) and the Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture have approached the government to roll back its decision
Published on Apr 07, 2021 01:34 AM IST
Tanushree Venkatraman, Mumbai
55,469 new Covid-19 cases reported in Maharashtra
Amid the partial lockdown imposed in the state, Maharashtra on Tuesday recorded more than 50,000 cases with 55,469 new Covid-19 infections (its second-highest single-day spike after April 4) and close to 300 deaths with 297 deaths, taking the tally to 3,113,354 and toll to 55,469.
Published on Apr 07, 2021 01:05 AM IST
Tanushree Venkatraman, Mumbai
Allow citizens above 25 to get Covid jab, Maharashtra CM requests PM Modi
Maharashtra on Monday recorded more than 40,000 cases with 47,288 new infections and 155 more deaths, taking the state’s tally to 3,057,885 and toll to 56,033
Published on Apr 06, 2021 09:01 AM IST
Allow citizens above 25 to get vax, CM requests PM
Amid the spike in Covid-19 cases, Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Monday requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to allow people above 25 years of age to receive the vaccine
Published on Apr 06, 2021 12:29 AM IST
Tanushree Venkatraman, Mumbai
Maharashtra records close to 50k cases, Mumbai close to 10K
In the past three days (since April 1), the state has recorded more than 100,000 cases with 140,457 new infections.
Updated on Apr 04, 2021 01:18 AM IST
Tanushree Venkatraman, Mumbai
Maharashtra records close to 600k Covid-19 cases in March
Maharashtra recorded 590,448 cases from March 1 to March 29, while it had recorded 593,192 cases in September 2020, data revealed
Published on Mar 30, 2021 08:16 AM IST
Close to 600,000 Covid-19 cases in March for Maharashtra
As the fear of another lockdown looms over Maharashtra, March 2021, with two days still to go, is on its way to be the state’s worst month, in terms of Covid-19 cases. The state’s battle against the pandemic had crossed a year earlier this month.
Published on Mar 30, 2021 12:35 AM IST
Tanushree Venkatraman, Mumbai
Maharashtra records 35,952 Covid cases; is first state to give over 5 mn doses
In the past seven days, the state has recorded 657 Covid-related deaths. Mumbai also recorded an all-time high of 5,505 new cases. It also recorded 13 deaths
Published on Mar 26, 2021 08:48 AM IST
Tanushree Venkatraman and Naresh Kamath
Maharashtra sees 35,952 cases; first state to administer over 5 million doses
Maharashtra on Thursday recorded more than 30,000 Covid-19 cases for a second day in a row, after it recorded 35,952 new infections, its highest one-day spike
Updated on Mar 26, 2021 01:03 AM IST
Tanushree Venkatraman and Naresh Kamath, Mumbai
Amid pandemic, more employees prefer a hybrid model, says survey
With the lockdown being relaxed, many companies have asked employees to resume going to office on alternate days or two to three times a week.
Published on Mar 25, 2021 01:09 AM IST
Tanushree Venkatraman, Mumbai
Maharashtra reports 28,699 fresh Covid cases, 132 deaths
Mumbai also recorded 3,514 cases and eight fatalities, taking the tally to 369,451 and the toll to 11,604. There are 230,641 active cases in the state, while the positivity rate is 13.63%
Published on Mar 24, 2021 08:38 AM IST
Tanushree Venkatraman and Eeshanpriya MS
Covid surge in Mumbai: Don’t step out if not necessary, say experts
Among the measures recommended by experts is curbing non-essential events with crowds, like weddings and parties, and non-essential activities such as morning and evening walks. Introducing staggered timings for offices may also help by reducing peak-hour traffic congestion on roads and public transport.
Updated on Mar 24, 2021 12:42 AM IST
Tanushree Venkatraman and Eeshanpriya MS, Mumbai
Metro lines 2A, 7 have potential to create 1.1 million jobs: Study
The analysis is based on the 2014 economic census of the Central government, which maps establishments across the country
Published on Mar 24, 2021 12:38 AM IST
Tanushree Venkatraman, Mumbai
Maharashtra records 24k cases, experts say surge will continue for 3 more weeks
State health minister Rajesh Tope on Monday said if the spike continues, the government will have to impose a lockdown in certain cities
Published on Mar 23, 2021 12:13 AM IST
Tanushree Venkatraman, Mumbai
Covid-19: Maharashtra records highest single-day spike with over 30k fresh cases
The state’s tally has reached 2,479,682, while the number of fatalities is 53,399. Starting March 17, the state has been reporting more than 20,000 cases every day, taking the count to 132,354 new Covid cases in just five days
Updated on Mar 22, 2021 08:42 AM IST
More than 30K Covid cases in Maharashtra
The state on Sunday recorded its highest one-day spike with 30,535 new Covid-19 infections
Published on Mar 22, 2021 12:56 AM IST
Tanushree Venkatraman, Mumbai
Maharashtra records over 25K cases again
Mumbai: With 25,681 Covid-19 cases, Maharashtra reported over 25,000 infections for a second day on Friday
Published on Mar 20, 2021 12:03 PM IST
Maharashtra records over 25,000 Covid cases again
Mumbai recorded its highest spike with 3,063 new cases. Mumbai has never seen more than 3,000 cases reported in a day since the start of the pandemic in March 2020
Published on Mar 20, 2021 01:12 AM IST
Tanushree Venkatraman, Mumbai
Maharashtra records over 15K cases for second straight day, toll now 52,811
Maharashtra recorded more than 15,000 cases for the second consecutive day, with 15,602 new cases of Covid-19 on Saturday, taking the total to 22,97,793
Published on Mar 13, 2021 11:38 PM IST
Tanushree Venkatraman, Mumbai
Mumbai Versova-Virar sea link: State invites firms to prepare project report
The Maharashtra government has taken another step towards implementing an ambitious Versova-Virar sea link as an extension to the under-construction Bandra-Versova sea link
Updated on Mar 11, 2021 11:38 PM IST
Tanushree Venkatraman, Mumbai
Mumbai: Versova-Virar sea-link pegged at ₹32,875 crore, MSRDC calls for DPR
The Bandra-Versova sea-link will be built with connectors at Charkop, Uttan, Vasai and Virar.
Published on Mar 11, 2021 01:58 PM IST
Tanushree Venkatraman, Mumbai