Mumbai news in photos: Top stories of March 10, 2021

After a dormant year, the services at terminal 1 of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport resumed. On Wednesday, terminal 1 wore a pandemic-ready look with security and airport staff in masks, RT-PCR testing counters, and eight self-use kiosks to print boarding passes and baggage tags. Photo: Uma Kadam/BCCL

Due to a surge in cases, the BMC officials on Wednesday said that containment measures in residential buildings are going to be tightened further. The civic authority appealed to the members of housing societies to inform the civic body in case any member is found flouting the home quarantine protocols. On the other hand, the civic wards have been asked to file police cases against violators.

With 12 fresh cases in Dharavi on Wednesday, the total number of positive cases now stands at 4,189 in the area. Photo: Sanjay Hadkar/BCCL

A day before Maha Shiv Ratri, a 15-feet-high idol of Lord Shiva was snapped getting ready for the auspicious festival at Jangleshwar Mandir in Ghatkopar. Photo: Sanjay Hadkar/BCCL

On Wednesday, a sand sculpture artist made an idol of Lord Shiva and shivlingas at Juhu Chowpatty. Photo: Sanjay Hadkar/BCCL

In a treat to Bandra residents, a mysterious monolith was spotted at Joggers Park on Wednesday morning. In a tweet put out by local corporator Asif Zakaria, he pointed out that the structure had numbers on the side and asked Mumbaikars to figure out the meaning.

Mumbai reported 1,539 new cases, the highest one-day spike since October, on Tuesday which took its case tally to 3,37,123. The city reported five deaths and at least 11,511 people have succumbed to the virus in Mumbai so far. Photo: Sanjay Hadkar/BCCL

Scorpene-class submarine INS Karanj, third of the Kalvari class submarine, was commissioned into the Indian Navy in Mumbai on Wednesday. INS Karanj can launch marine commandos for special operations behind enemy lines. Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh and Admiral (Retired) VS Shekhawat were present at the ceremony. At present, out of 42 ships and submarines on order, 40 are being constructed in Indian shipyards.

A day after the Opposition BJP demanded an arrest of police officer Sachin Vaze, Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh has informed that he will be removed from the crime branch. Sachin Vaze is facing allegations in the Ambani Suv and Mansukh Hiren death case. Deshmukh made the remark while making a statement after BJP leader Pravin Darekar demanded that the government inform the House about its decision on API Sachin Waze. “Sachin Vaze will be removed from the Crime Branch and shifted in some other department,” Deshmukh said.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's R central ward demolished an astroturf set up by encroaching a 15,000 sq metre plot at Saibaba Nagar in Borivali. An FIR has also been filed in the case at Borivali police station after a huge drama broke out and at one point the JCB of the civic body was locked inside the turf while civic authorities remained outside. Demolition action could continue again only after police intervention.

For the past few days, Dharavi has been witnessing a surge in Covid-19 cases. Mumbai's largest small scale industrial area reported 11 new coronavirus cases, taking the total number of positive cases in the area to 4177. Now, the area is a host to 92 active cases while 3769 people have recovered so far. Photo by Sanjay Hadkar/BCCL

Dhol Tasha troupe practice near a wall mural of Lord Shiva ahead of Maha Shivratri in Santacruz. Maha Shivratri is one of the most significant festivals for Hindus. On this day, devotees seek his blessings, observe stringent fast and often stay up all night singing bhajans. However, this year, several Shiva temples across the city will remain shut due to the surge in the number of coronavirus cases. Photo by Sanjay Hadkar/BCCL