Naresh is a Special Correspondent with Hindustan Times, Mumbai, since 2005. He covers the real estate sector, in addition to doing political reportage.
Articles by Naresh Kamath
Second Covid wave in check, but not over: Maharashtra CM appeals for caution
The state on Wednesday witnessed 5,132 fresh cases and 158 deaths. In a release post the meeting of the state Cabinet, the government said the average weekly positivity rate has now dropped to 2.4 %
Updated on Aug 19, 2021 08:22 AM IST
Second Covid-19 wave is under control: Maharashtra government
Chief minister Uddhav Thackeray appealed to citizens to adopt Covid-19-appropriate behaviour to prevent a third wave, especially during the upcoming festive season
Published on Aug 19, 2021 12:52 AM IST
Naresh Kamath, Mumbai
Staff not fully jabbed yet, most malls in Mumbai remain shut
On Tuesday, Inorbit Mall, Growel’s 101 Mall and several other malls in the city remained shut on Tuesday, even as many are still to start operations.
Published on Aug 18, 2021 01:00 AM IST
Mehul R Thakkar and Naresh Kamath
Maharashtra defers reopening of schools; Mumbai Covid-19 cases drop below 200
Mumbai on Monday recorded 195 fresh infections, a significant decrease from the high numbers witnessed since the beginning of the second wave
Updated on Aug 17, 2021 09:40 AM IST
Maharashtra defers decision on restart of schools; Mumbai sees a dip in cases
Mumbai on Monday recorded a significant decrease in the number of new Covid-19 cases after it dropped to less than 200 (195 fresh infections
Published on Aug 17, 2021 12:43 AM IST
Naresh Kamath and Swapnil Rawal, Mumbai
Maharashtra administers close to a million Covid-19 vaccine doses in a day
Maharashtra on Saturday recorded its highest single-day figure for Covid-19 vaccine doses — 961,495, as of 11.30pm.
Published on Aug 15, 2021 12:53 AM IST
Naresh Kamath, Mumbai
Kingfisher House sold for ₹52 crore in ninth bid
Kingfisher House was once the headquarters of the now defunct Kingfisher Airlines owned by Mallya, who has been accused of fraud and money laundering allegedly amounting to around ₹9,000 crore.
Published on Aug 15, 2021 12:50 AM IST
Naresh Kamath, Hindustan Times, Mumbai
Mumbai slums free of Covid-19 containment zones
The last two slums that were under containment at K-East ward, which covers Andheri East, were released on Friday
Published on Aug 15, 2021 12:40 AM IST
Rupsa Chakraborty and Naresh Kamath, Mumbai
Vijay Mallya's Kingfisher House sold for ₹52.25 crore in ninth attempt
This 2401.70 square metres property outside the Mumbai airport has been up for grabs since 2016.
Published on Aug 14, 2021 04:22 PM IST
Naresh Kamath, Mumbai
Maharashtra records 6,686 new Covid cases, 158 deaths
Thane recorded one Delta Plus variant case. The total number of Delta Plus variant patients count has reached 66 with five deaths
Updated on Aug 13, 2021 11:44 PM IST
Naresh Kamath, Mumbai
State gives push to BDD revamp, but Dharavi and Cluster Revamp projects still stuck
The projects include Dharavi revamp and cluster redevelopment projects, both of which were conceived with much fanfare but then fizzled midway, breaking the dreams of lakhs of people who were promised plush houses with improved standard of living.
Published on Aug 13, 2021 11:23 PM IST
Naresh Kamath, Mumbai
Maharashtra logs 6,388 fresh Covid cases, 208 deaths
There were 210,675 tests done on Thursday, while the number of recoveries were 8,390. There are currently 62,351 active cases across the state of which Pune tops with 14,423, followed by Sangli with 7,027, and Satara with 6,573
Published on Aug 13, 2021 08:34 AM IST
Mandatory full vaccination rule for shops, malls not practical, say Mumbai traders
Their contention is, though the move is noble, it is not practical as the state faces an acute shortage of vaccines
Published on Aug 12, 2021 11:28 PM IST
Naresh Kamath, Mumbai
Maharashtra sees 6,388 new cases; experts call for caution while easing curbs
As the state government decided to ease the lockdown, many experts have expressed their apprehension and suggested to be cautious in the backdrop of an impending third wave
Published on Aug 12, 2021 11:00 PM IST
Naresh Kamath, Mumbai
Mumbai: Abbott Healthcare leases 5,000-sqft space in BKC for ₹9.26 lakh/month
Abbott leased this premium residential property – Signature island building constructed by Sunteck Realty – from owner Ramesh Bhatia and Vijaya Bhatia for a period of 36 months
Published on Aug 10, 2021 12:28 AM IST
Naresh Kamath, Mumbai
Maharashtra allows fully vaccinated to use Mumbai locals from August 15
The general commuters were banned from Mumbai local trains in the first week of April after the second wave hit, only two months after the services had resumed on February 1 after nearly a year of the network remaining off limits for them.
Updated on Aug 09, 2021 08:44 AM IST
Shiv Sena accuses BJP of double standards in Delhi Dalit girl rape, murder case
Raut said that BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra’s defence of the party by citing figures of atrocities against women in Congress ruled states such as Punjab, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh was off the mark.
Updated on Aug 08, 2021 01:43 PM IST
Maharashtra housing regulator extends deadline for projects due in April to Oct
In view of the devastating second Covid-19 wave, the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRera) has evoked the ‘force majeure (unforeseen circumstance)’ clause and extended the completion, revised extension and extended completion dates of real estate projects that were due on or after April 15 by six months to October 14
Published on Aug 07, 2021 12:05 AM IST
Maharashtra: BJP’s Chandrakant Patil meets MNS chief Raj Thackeray
The meeting has fuelled speculations over a BJP-MNS tie up in the civic polls slated to be held early next year. The meeting is seen as the first step towards an alliance between the two parties.
Updated on Aug 06, 2021 11:11 PM IST
Naresh Kamath and Surendra P Gangan, Mumbai
Mumbai: Aaditya Thackeray inaugurates Mithi river clean-up pilot project
The pilot project has begun from Vakola nullah in Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) and the entire project will be completed in 18 months
Published on Aug 06, 2021 10:30 PM IST
Naresh Kamath and Eeshanpriya MS, Mumbai
Maharashtra CM appeals for restraint as state records 6,695 new cases
Thackeray said all the decisions will be made with the intention to safeguard people’s lives due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. He stressed that the Covid-19 situation across the state has not fully improved as some districts are still showing large number of cases
Published on Aug 06, 2021 08:12 AM IST
Swapnil Rawal & Naresh Kamath
Covid curbs: Maharashtra mulls options for local trains for all; CM Uddhav Thackeray appeals for restraint
Thackeray said that all decisions will be made with the intention to safeguard people’s lives due to the ongoing Covid-19 pan
Published on Aug 06, 2021 12:13 AM IST
Swapnil Rawal and Naresh Kamath, Mumbai
Mumbai: Mhada announces lottery process for 8,205 low-cost houses
The advertisement for the application process would be released on August 23 and the computerised draw would be held on October 14 this year
Published on Aug 05, 2021 08:51 PM IST
Naresh Kamath, Mumbai
Mumbai: Will be forced to protest if curbs are not relaxed, hoteliers warn Maharashtra govt
They are angry as the state and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) have allowed relaxations in timings for all other establishments, except them
Published on Aug 04, 2021 10:59 PM IST
Naresh Kamath, Mumbai
Mumbai shopkeepers relieved at extension of timings, hotel assn plans protest
Maharashtra on Tuesday recorded 6,005 Covid-19 new cases with 177 deaths, while Mumbai reported 291 new cases with three deaths
Published on Aug 04, 2021 08:40 AM IST
Naresh Kamath and Mehul Thakkar
Day 1 of relaxations: Mumbai’s shop owners get relief
Sunil Parmar, who owns a utensils shop at Parel, was relieved while attending to his customers on Tuesday, as there was no pressure to close his shop late afternoon
Published on Aug 04, 2021 01:36 AM IST
Naresh Kamath and Mehul Thakkar
12 Mumbai residents booked for ₹4.86-L Adani Electricity theft
An Adani Electricity spokesperson said such consumers put “tariff burden” on those who pay the bills. Residents say unable to pay bills due to job losses amid pandemic
Updated on Aug 04, 2021 12:43 AM IST
Mumbai shopkeepers delighted at timing extension, hoteliers cry discrimination
As part of the Maharashtra government’s decision to partially lift lockdown restrictions, the Mumbai civic body, on Monday, allowed shops to open everyday till 10pm. Restaurants in the city have been allowed to remain open till 4pm everyday
Published on Aug 03, 2021 07:13 PM IST
Maharashtra’s Covid-19 cases in July drop by 24%; 33% dip in toll
State’s July tally stands at 239,863, down from June’s 316,293 cases; experts caution against casual approach
Updated on Jul 31, 2021 11:28 PM IST
Mumbai: Surat-based diamond firm buys Worli bungalow for ₹185 crore
It occupies an area admeasuring 19,886 square feet and was purchased by Harikrishna Exports Private Limited from Arkay Holdings Limited
Published on Jul 31, 2021 10:18 PM IST
Naresh Kamath, Mumbai