Maharashtra reports 61,695 fresh COVID-19 cases, 349 deaths
Maharashtra continued to report grim COVID-19 figures on Thursday with 61,695 new COVID-19 cases and 349 deaths in the last 24 hours.
As per the state health department, the total number of positive cases in the state now stands at 36,39,855, including 29,59,056 recoveries and 59,153 deaths.
There are currently 6,20,060 active cases in the states, the highest in any state.
(With inputs from agencies)
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On 16 April 1853, the FIRST passenger train was run over a stretch of 33 kilometres from Mumbai to Thane. The train with 14 railway carriages, carrying around 400 guests, left Bori Bunder at around 3:30 pm.
