The MHB Colony police have arrested a 23-year-old man accused of killing a 32-year-old woman in Dahisar. The accused, Rajeev Kumar Ganor Sah, was held within 24 hours after fleeing to Hyderabad. “The victim, who lived with her six-year-old daughter, was found injured at her residence on August 1. She had sustained head injuries after being…
What does one do when a neighbour’s house goes up in flames? Watch the firefight, hoping the flames will be doused and help those who genuinely need refuge. At the same time ensure that the flames do not spread so far that one’s own home is endangered or singed. That loosely describes India’s situation today,…
In the aftermath of the death of a Class IV employee at St George’s Hospital and the suspension of three doctors, resident doctors who were posted there until recently stated that there is a shortage of technical staff in the hospital`s radiology department after 4 pm, resulting in critical patients sometimes being sent to JJ…
A labourer died while cleaning a manhole in Borivali West on Thursday evening. The BMC claimed that the manhole had been opened for cleaning by a private individual. According to information provided by the BMC`s disaster management unit, the incident was reported around 4.30 pm, opposite Gokhale School on Simpoli Road. A BMC official said,…
With the state Assembly election looming in October 2024, city politicians are ramping up their activities. MLAs and corporators are now meeting with senior civic officials and organising a range of programmes at the ward level. This week was full of political visits to civic headquarters. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray and BJP Mumbai…
The failure of MahaRERA in scheduling the second hearing date for as long as two to three years after receiving complaints has left aggrieved flat buyers in the lurch. The delay in hearing according to them appears unfair as subsequent complaints filed in 2023-2024 were given priority hearings and orders passed. Litigants, advocates and professionals…
A special court in Mumbai on Friday remanded an assistant director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in CBI custody till August 14, a day after he was arrested for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 20 lakh from a Mumbai-based jeweller. Special CBI judge S P Naik remanded Sandeep Singh Yadav, an assistant director of…
Customs and DRI officials at Mumbai International Airport intercepted passengers arriving from Indonesia last night and found live birds of paradise hidden in their luggage. The birds, being smuggled illegally, are now receiving care, and efforts are underway to return them to their native habitat. Pawan Sharma, honorary wildlife warden of Thane and president of…
A 15-year-old boy left his home in Ulhasnagar in Thane district after being scolded by his mother and continues to be missing, a police officer said on Friday. He left home at around 7 pm on Thursday after his mother scolded him in connection with a quarrel he had with another student in school, the…
The SIT of Mumbai Crime Branch, investigating the Ghatkopar hoarding case that killed 17 people and injured more than 80, has, for the first time, officially identified Arshad Khan, a businessman, known to former GRP Commissioner Quaiser Khalid, as a wanted accused in the case. A lookout circular has been issued against him after he…
Months after mid-day highlighted how a newly constructed road at Aarey Colony developed a crack, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has finally fined the contractor and quality-monitoring agencies involved. The civic body has ordered that the cracked stretch be repaired. It has also decided to issue a written warning to engineers and appoint IIT Bombay…
The Western Railway on Friday conducted trials of a longer Vande Bharat train that arrived in Mumbai in five hours and 21 minutes from Ahmedabad. The longer, saffron-coloured train has four additional coaches compared to the existing version of the Vande Bharat Express. “Confirmatory oscillograph car run (COCR) trial run of a 20-coach Vande Bharat…
Commuter organisations in the city have called for a “white wear” protest on August 22 against extreme crowding, congestion, and inconvenience to commuters of the Mumbai suburban railway. “The railway administration has been giving priority to running long-distance trains and the plight of Mumbai railway passengers has increased tremendously in the last few months,” Siddhesh…
The state-run St George’s Hospital has been at the centre of a controversy following the death of one of its employees. The deceased’s family has alleged medical negligence against two senior residents and one Chief Medical Officer of St George’s Hospital. On Thursday, a three-member committee was appointed to investigate any possible lapses between 5.54…
High footfall A diverse spread of footwear line a popular stretch along Linking Road in Bandra. The mysteries of Mercury’s moves A photographic compilation of the retrograde movement; (right) Milind Desai If, like this diarist, you are worried about the Mercury retrograde and its effects, then Arvind Paranjpye has a few wise words for…
The North Cyber Cell of the Mumbai police arrested two fraudsters for allegedly cheating a 27-year-old woman out of R15.08 lakh by promising investment. The accused have been identified as Rajesh Bhanbhai Ayar, 29, and Mahesh Babubhai Ahir alias Mahesh Sonara, 24, both from the Kutch district of Gujarat. According to police sources, the victim,…
A 22-year-old man, Swastik Patil, who died by suicide after jumping into a creek in Belapur, was found on Friday after a two-day search. According to the police, Patil jumped into the creek after killing his girlfriend, 19-year-old Bhavika More on Wednesday. His body was discovered in the Belapur bay, and the search involved police,…
The North Cyber Cell of the Mumbai police arrested two fraudsters for allegedly cheating a 27-year-old woman out of R15.08 lakh by promising investment. The accused have been identified as Rajesh Bhanbhai Ayar, 29, and Mahesh Babubhai Ahir alias Mahesh Sonara, 24, both from the Kutch district of Gujarat. According to police sources, the victim,…
In a dramatic rescue, a gym trainer who attempted suicide by jumping off the Airoli bridge was found three days later, clinging to a mangrove branch. Dharav Naker, who went missing on August 5, was located after his father, aided by the police, heard his desperate cries for help. According to Naker’s father the incident…
A new development has emerged regarding the hawkers’ policy. Former Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Nirupam has called for the town vending committee election to include all 99,435 voters. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated the election process for the town vending committee, scheduled for August 29. On Thursday, former MP Sanjay Nirupam and deputy…
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) seems to have forgotten a Bombay High Court ruling which states that an area of 100 metres from railway stations must be considered a no-hawking zone. Hawkers have returned to Borivli station and L T Road, which come under the R Central ward, after a heavy crackdown was carried out…
A year has passed and three reports submitted, but the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is yet to decide on the Malabar Hill reservoir renovation. The civic body received a final report from IIT Roorkee a month ago and has even carried out a hydraulic study. The issue of reconstructing old reservoirs and building an additional one…
Staying on top of things Railway engineers inspect an AC duct atop a bogie stationed at the Lokmanya Tilak Terminus yard in Kurla For Bappa, with love A student works on an idol at the organisation’s Mahalaxmi venue You’d be doing more than one good deed if you opted for the eco-friendly Ganeshas created by…
The Mumbra police have finally filed a case against the owner of the dog involved in the incident that resulted in the death of a five-year-old girl on Tuesday afternoon. The dog’s owner, Zaher Ismail Sayyed, 24, has been arrested under Sections 105 (culpable homicide) and 291 (negligent towards animals) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita….
Do you know what the stars hold for you in terms of love life, career, business and personal wellness today? Well, read on to know your astrological predictions as per your zodiac sign for August 10. Aries March 21 – April 20Someone you worked with earlier calls with a job offer or doing project based…
The city`s only other dedicated cancer hospital, Punyashlok Ahilyabai Holkar Head and Neck Cancer Institute of India (HNCII), at Dockyard Road in Mumbai, is celebrating its first anniversary this month. Over the past year, it has served approximately 35,000 outpatients, with 10,000 receiving free consultations. The hospital has performed 3,000 surgeries and treated 40 to…
The Customs Department at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai has seized over 4.66 kg of gold and electronics valued at Rs 4 crore, the officials said. The seizures were made from July 28 to August 7, 2024 and the gold and electronics were confiscated in 14 separate cases, they said. In one of…
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday launched the `Har Ghar Tiranga` campaign and has called for widespread participation in the campaign. The campaign will run from August 9 to 15. The campaign aims to celebrate the nation`s patriotic spirit by ensuring that every household in the state displays the national flag. According an official…
The Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply And Transport (BEST) undertaking on Thursday announced that it was curtailing operations of BKC 2 bus route following traffic diversions implemented by the Mumbai Traffic Police. Following the announcement of Central Railway and BMC to rebuild the Sion road over bridge and its subsequent closure, vehicular traffic on BKC roads coming…
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday asked the authorities to fix potholes and improve the conditions of the roads in the state including Mumbai. An official statement said that CM Shinde has instructed a rapid and comprehensive response to fix potholes and improve road conditions on major highways including Thane-Nashik and Mumbai-Ahmedabad. The work…
Close to 40 officials from the 43 Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) cities in Maharashtra took part in a workshop focusing on climate action planning, finance and clean air action on Thursday in Mumbai. Led by the Government of Maharashtra’s Department of Environment and Climate Change in collaboration with WRI India, the…
Mumbai Central Division of Western Railway has planned to make Automated External Defibrillator (AED) machines available at 20 of its railway stations. This facility is being made in collaboration with Rotary Club of Bombay Airport under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a portable device that can be used to treat…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced several important policy measures aimed at improving digital lending and payment systems in India. The changes focus on enhancing transparency, updating credit information more frequently, and expanding payment options. In an official press release, the RBI said that to protect consumers from fraudulent digital lending practices, RBI…
In a significant step towards enhancing emergency medical services, Central Railway has been operating the Doctors on Call service, a 24/7 medical assistance program, to cater to the health needs of passengers in case of medical emergencies during their journey. A team of doctors on call attends to passengers in need of medical attention on…
The evidence submitted against alleged Naxal operative Satyanarayana Rani in connection with the 2019 Gadchiroli blast case that killed 15 police personnel and a civilian, justified the framing of the charge against him, the Bombay High Court (HC) said while refusing to discharge the accused. A division bench of Justices Bharati Dangre and Manjusha Deshpande…
Ahead of the Ganeshotsav 2024, the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) on Thursday held a public meeting and urged Thane residents to follow all necessary regulations during the upcoming festival, an official statement said. Sandeep Malvi, Additional Commissioner of Thane Municipal Corporation urged residents to celebrate Ganeshotsav in Thane with enthusiasm and in an ideal manner….
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested an assistant director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 20 lakh from a Mumbai-based jeweller, the officials said on Thursday, reported the PTI. The officials said that the ED had conducted searches at the Mumbai-based jeweller`s premises on August 3 and…
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued a yellow alert for Pune, Satara, and other districts and predicted light rains of Mumbai. A yellow alert was also issued for other districts in the state including Raigad, Ratnagiri, Dhule, Jalgaon, Nashik, Ahmednagar, Aurangabad Beed, Amravati, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, Nagpur and Wardha. The IMD, in its latest…
An official on Thursday said that police have registered a case against six persons and their companies in Maharashtra`s Thane district for allegedly cheating nearly 50 persons of more than Rs 10 crore by promising them higher returns on investments, reported news agency PTI. The accused lured the victims between October 2016 and March 2024…
The number of electors in Maharashtra has increased by more than 7.3 lakh compared to figures before the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, as per the draft list of revised voters` data. There were 9,29,43,890 voters ahead of the Lok Sabha polls held earlier this year. The number of electors in Maharashtra has increased to 9,36,75,934…
