Former chief scientist of the World Health Organisation Soumya Swaminathan on Friday said that most emerging viral threats are zoonotic infections transmitted from animals to humans. Swaminathan, who is also the former Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research, emphasised the critical role of integrated research, including data from weather, climate, health, and…
Nationalist Congress Party (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Friday sought to downplay his closed-door meeting with estranged nephew and Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar in Pune, and asserted no issue related to their respective parties was discussed, reported the PTI. Speaking to reporters in Kolhapur city of Maharashtra, the former Union Agriculture Minister insisted discussion…
Mamta Kulkarni, who has recently returned to Mumbai, visited the Kumbh Mela and is now set to embark on a spiritual journey. It has been revealed that Mamta Kulkarni will embrace the role of Mahamandleshwar of the Kinnar Akhara. Today, on January 24, Mamta will officially be declared Mahamandleshwar in a grand ceremony. The event…
The Maharashtra State Transport Authority has approved 14.95 per cent hike in MSRTC bus fares from January 25), the officials said on Friday. The decision was taken in a meeting of the Maharashtra State Transport Authority, a release from the Maharashtra Motor Vehicles Department said. The meeting of was held under the chairmanship of the Additional…
Shambhuraj Desai | पालकमंत्रिपदी वर्णी लागताच शंभूराज देसाईंची कंदी पेढ्याने तुला | Satara News Shambhuraj Desai was given a warm welcome in Satara after being appointed as the Guardian Minister. APSA News18 Lokmat is one of the leading YouTube News channels which delivers news from across Maharashtra, India and the world 24×7 in Marathi. Stay…
Following a leakage in the 1,200-mm diameter water line at Malad (West), parts of Malad and Goregaon (West) sections have been closed on Saturday. The work of repairing the leakage will continue from Friday 10.30 pm to Saturday 8 am. The leakage has been reported in the water channel at the Liberty Hydel project in…
As Butterfly High celebrates its sixth anniversary, the restaurant has launched its sixth outlet in Goregaon on January 24. Founded by the brains behind Shiv Sagar, The Bigg Small Café + Bar, and Kyma, the restaurant continues its legacy of blending eclectic art décor with indulgent flavours, offering an unforgettable experience to food lovers and…
Mumbai Police have recorded Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan`s statement in connection with the knife attack on him by an intruder at his residence last week, officials said on Friday, reported the PTI. A team of the Bandra Police which has been investigating the matter recorded the actor`s statement on Thursday, an official said. Saif…
Several special guests from Maharashtra has been invited to attend the 76th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi, the officials said on Friday. An official statement said that in a significant move to enhance public engagement (Jan Bhagidaari) in national celebrations, the Government of India has invited approximately 250 distinguished guests from…
Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) worth Rs 50,000 crore will be signed in the `Advantage Vidarbha` event to be held in Nagpur next month, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Friday, PTI reported. Speaking at a press conference, he announced that multiple steel plants will be established in the Gadchiroli area and that an automobile major…
Mumbai Police has recorded the statement of Saif Ali Khan. Actor Saif Ali Khan’s statement has been recorded at the Bandra Police Station in Mumbai. The injured Saif was admitted to the hospital. He was then discharged from the hospital after 5 days on January 21. After this, the police have recorded the statement of…
BJP MLA Suresh Dhas made a sensational allegation that Valmik Karad’s sons Sushil Karad and Shri Karad made 150 calls to police officers and employees in the Mahadev Munde murder case. Suresh Dhas met the Beed Superintendent of Police to give a statement regarding the murder of Mahadev Munde. Dhas said that during this meeting,…
If you are looking to step out of your home for the Republic Day weekend, then there is a lot to do in Mumbai but more importantly, there is a lot of food on offer in various parts of the city. Among the many is a Republic Day celebration at ITC Maratha as its signature…
The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) has announced traffic block on Mumbai-Pune Expressway for three days for girder installation work. The MSRDC said that it has scheduled the girder installation work for a bridge at (Dongargaon/Kusgaon) on the Mumbai Pune Expressway (Pune bound lane) on January 27, 2025, January 28, 2025, and January 29,…
Manoj Jarange Patil | मनोज जरांगे पाटील उद्यापासून पुन्हा उपोषणाला बसणारManoj Jarange Patil will sit on hunger strike again from tomorrow News18 Lokmat is one of the leading YouTube News channels which delivers news from across Maharashtra, India and the world 24×7 in Marathi. Stay updated on all the current events shaping Maharashtra’s political landscape,…
Manoj Jarange Patil | मनोज जरांगे पाटील उद्यापासून पुन्हा उपोषणाला बसणारManoj Jarange Patil will sit on hunger strike again from tomorrow News18 Lokmat is one of the leading YouTube News channels which delivers news from across Maharashtra, India and the world 24×7 in Marathi. Stay updated on all the current events shaping Maharashtra’s political landscape,…
Manoj Jarange Patil | मनोज जरांगे पाटील उद्यापासून पुन्हा उपोषणाला बसणारManoj Jarange Patil will sit on hunger strike again from tomorrow News18 Lokmat is one of the leading YouTube News channels which delivers news from across Maharashtra, India and the world 24×7 in Marathi. Stay updated on all the current events shaping Maharashtra’s political landscape,…
Manoj Jarange Patil | मनोज जरांगे पाटील उद्यापासून पुन्हा उपोषणाला बसणारManoj Jarange Patil will sit on hunger strike again from tomorrow News18 Lokmat is one of the leading YouTube News channels which delivers news from across Maharashtra, India and the world 24×7 in Marathi. Stay updated on all the current events shaping Maharashtra’s political landscape,…
Vilas Sopan Wadekar has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC), succeeding Subhash Chand Gupta, who retires on January 31. Wadekar, currently serving as Director (Technical) at MRVC, is a 1991-batch officer of the Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE). An alumnus of Amravati University, Wadekar…
In a heartwarming and inspiring development, one donor in Mumbai has helped give a new lease of life and thus transform the lives of 13 recipients. The entire process was done by Jupiter Hospital in Thane, which has successfully facilitated organ and tissue donations from the one donor to 13 others who were in need…
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has expressed his deep condolences and pledged the state’s full support following a tragic explosion at the Ordnance Factory in Jawahar Nagar in Maharashtra`s Bhandara district, on Friday morning. The blast caused the factory roof to collapse, trapping several workers under the rubble. “There are reports that 13 to 14…
The headless B.E.S.T undertaking has faced a barrage of problems since the beginning of the new year, with random flash strikes and freak mishaps affecting commuters. Trade unions and activists have raised alarms and called for government intervention to rectify its operations and appoint a full-time general manager. B.E.S.T has been under severe criticism since…
Ahead of the release of Sky Force on Thursday night, filmmaker Siddharth Anand dropped a post on X which is presumed to be a dig at the Akshay Kumar-starrer. While the filmmaker did not take names, netizens feel it is his response to comparisons between his last release Fighter and this weekend release `Sky Force`….
Rona Wilson, a researcher, and Sudhir Dhawale, an activist, were granted release on bail from a prison in Navi Mumbai on Friday, after spending more than six years behind bars. The duo, both accused in the high-profile Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, walked out of the Taloja Jail at around 1:30 pm, following the completion of…
The state government has assured swift action to implement the `Daksh` project (Development under Applied Knowledge and Skills for Human Development in Maharashtra), which aims to strengthen the state`s Skill Development Department with support from the World Bank. This assurance was made by Skill Development Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha and Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik during…
Central Railway’s Mumbai Division will operate five special traffic and power blocks for the reconstruction of the Carnac Road Over Bridge (ROB). These blocks, scheduled between the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Masjid stations, are planned for the launch of open web girders for the second span of the bridge. The blocks will occur…
A blast took place at an ordnance factory in Maharashtra`s Jawahar Nagar in Bhandara district on Friday morning and rescue efforts are underway, an official said, PTI reported. Rescue and medical teams have been deployed for victims at the scene, a defence spokesperson said. According to Collector Bhandara Sanjay Kolte, the roof collapsed and earthmovers…
The Bandra Magistrate Court on Friday extended the police custody of Mohd Shariful Islam Shehzad, the accused in the stabbing case involving Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, till January 29. According to ANI, the court observed that substantial progress had been made in the investigation and emphasised the necessity of probing further aspects of the…
As India celebrates National Tourism Day on January 25, culinary tourism has emerged as a driving force, transforming how vacations are experienced in India. What was once a secondary element of travel itineraries, food is now at the heart of the modern vacation. For today’s adventurous traveller, culinary experiences are no longer just an add-on;…
The Kandivali police have booked three individuals and arrested two for allegedly withdrawing Rs 1.56 lakh by fraudulently exchanging the ATM card of a 77-year-old senior citizen at a nationalised bank`s ATM centre in Kandivali. According to police sources, the complainant, a resident of Kala Hanuman Mandir Road, behind MG Road, Kandivali West, Mumbai, needed…
Navi Mumbai police have successfully apprehended two individuals in connection with a series of vehicle thefts across the region. The duo, identified as Ashraf Alam Sheikh (21) and Ramzan Abdulmatin Sheikh (22), were taken into custody for their involvement in 17 cases of theft, primarily targeting autorickshaws and two-wheelers. According to Pankaj Dahane, Deputy Commissioner…
The father of Shariful Islam Sajjad, a man reportedly arrested in Mumbai in connection with an attack on actor Saif Ali Khan, has claimed that his son is innocent. Md Ruhul Amin, Shariful’s father, urged the Indian authorities to release his son, stating that the arrest was based on mistaken identity. Shariful Islam Sajjad, a…
A novel diet that mimics traditional eating habits created by using non-industrialised style food can be key to reducing the risk of several chronic diseases, while also helping lose weight. Industrialised diets — high in processed foods and low in fibre — have contributed to a substantial rise in chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, and…
The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Maharashtra`s Thane district has awarded ₹10.8 lakh in compensation to a 29-year-old man who sustained serious injuries in a road accident that occurred in 2018. According to PTI, MACT Chairman S.B. Agrawal directed that the compensation be jointly and severally paid by the owner of the tempo involved…
According to World Health Organization (WHO), cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women globally. Its effects can go beyond the diagnosis, impacting other aspects of health including fertility. Every year, January is observed as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month to facilitate conversations and raise awareness about causes, symptoms, effects and treatment of the…
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has claimed that Maharashtra will soon have a third Deputy Chief Minister, asserting that the individual would emerge from the Shiv Sena (Shinde faction). According to ANI reports, Raut made this statement during an interaction with the media on Friday. “…Maharashtra will get a third deputy CM soon. It…
Suresh Dhas On Walmik Karad: कराडच्या मुलाकडून पोलिसांना १५० फोन, सरेश धस यांचा मोठा गौप्यस्फोट Sudarshan Ghule, Sudhir Sangle and Siddharth Sonwane, accused in the murder of Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, were produced in the cage court. All the three accused have been sent to 14-day police custody. Police remand till 18th.सरपंच संतोष देशमुख यांच्या हत्येप्रकरणी…
In a shocking incident, an auto-rickshaw driver has been arrested by the Mumbai Police for allegedly raping a 20-year-old woman. The incident, which occurred earlier this week, has left the city in shock. As per ANI reports, the accused, identified as an auto-rickshaw driver, allegedly raped the young woman in Vasai, a town located in…
As per the latest forecast by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbai is set to enjoy clear skies on January 24, with a pleasant weather pattern throughout the day. The city is expected to experience a low temperature of 20°C and a high of 34°C, making for a comfortable day. Light winds, blowing at around…
Police have seized hazardous chemicals worth ₹10 crore from 30 godowns in the Purna area of Bhiwandi town, Maharashtra. The chemicals were illegally stored on the premises, violating multiple safety norms, according to an official. As per PTI, the raid was conducted on Wednesday evening, uncovering a large stock of chemicals belonging to various brands….
