The state school education department has issued guidelines for maintaining quality checks of exam answer booklets. While the department is still in the process of overhauling the evaluation policy in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, it has set up practices to ensure that continuous comprehensive evaluations (CCEs) for Std I to Std…
I’d lost the precious diamond from my ring in Gujarat—how could I hope to find it in Kolkata? The trust I had lost in humanity after the 2002 violence was restored to me only when I returned to Gujarat.” These were the words of Qutbuddin Ansari, who became the symbol of the 2002 Gujarat riots…
The water levels in lakes supplying drinking water to Mumbai have risen following heavy rainfall in their catchment areas. According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation`s (BMC) Mumbai rains data, the combined stock in the seven reservoirs that provide water to the city now stands at 98.95 per cent. As per the BMC`s Mumbai rains on Friday…
In a major breakthrough for wildlife protection efforts in Maharashtra, an Honorary Wildlife Warden, Rohan Bhate, from Satara played a key role in exposing and busting a poaching racket operating in the Konkan region. Acting on specific intelligence, the warden posed as a prospective buyer and coordinated with the forest department to apprehend a group of…
The city is expected to witness partly cloudy skies on Friday, with the possibility of light to moderate spells of rain across Mumbai and its suburbs, according to the Mumbai weather updates. The IMD`s Santacruz observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 31.7 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 24.2 degrees Celsius on Friday. Meanwhile, the…
Ravan released! The Shri Sanatan Dharma Sabha burned the effigy of Ravan, Meghnath and Kumbhakaran at Cement Garden, Antop Hill, on Thursday evening. PIC/KIRTI SURVE PARADE
After years of waiting, there is finally hope of easing the daily chaos outside Kurla station in the east. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) architect department has completed a detailed plan for the long-pending Station Area Traffic Improvement Scheme (SATIS), moving the project one step closer to reality. mid-day had highlighted the dire need for…
A young trader from Bhopal, who dreamt of expanding his clothing business through e-commerce, has allegedly been cheated of nearly Rs 19 lakh by two men in Mumbai under the pretext of supplying wholesale men’s wear. The complainant, Bhavesh Kishore Kumar Sadwani, 22, runs a clothes shop in Bhopal. In his statement to the police,…
The festive season has once again turned into a nightmare for motorists on the Western Express Highway (WEH) as oversized political hoardings and banners put up for Dussehra have created hazardous conditions, leading to a series of minor mishaps and near-misses. Over the past few days, commuters travelling along the WEH have complained of giant…
A 55-year-old businesswoman from Sion has lodged a complaint with the police, alleging that she was defrauded of Rs 48.5 lakh by a Kandivli-based couple who promised to arrange a multi-crore bank loan, secure commercial property at discounted rates, and even get her children admitted to prestigious schools. The complainant, who runs a tours and…
Thanks for the rides Amateur Riders’ Club members perform the traditional Ashwa Puja, honouring the bond between horses and their riders, at Mahalaxmi Racecourse Rest easy, fighter Dr GG Parikh. FILE PIC In the early hours of October 2, on the birthday of the man he idolised, veteran Gandhian leader and freedom fighter Dr GG…
A 22-year-old dance instructor has been arrested by the Aarey Police for allegedly raping a 32-year-old professional dancer. According to police, the victim, a resident of Andheri, works as a background dancer in films and stage shows. The accused, a Malad resident who is also an event organiser, first met the victim in January this…
Amid rain-soaked fervour at Shivaji Park, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) chief Uddhav Thackeray delivered a Dussehra rally speech, attacking the BJP and its allies while hinting at a possible alliance with his cousin Raj Thackeray’s MNS for the upcoming BMC polls on Thursday. In his 40-minute address, Uddhav promised that once his party returns…
Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde launched a scathing attack on Uddhav Thackeray, the leader of the Shiv Sena (UBT) faction, over the “misrule in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)”, stating that the Mahayuti should and would win the upcoming civic poll, or else the city would go from bad to worse. Addressing the crowd at…
What began as an innocent online friendship turned into a nightmare for a minor girl from South Mumbai, after a man, operating a mobile number registered in the United Kingdom, allegedly blackmailed her into sending obscene photographs and threatened to leak them on social media. The incident came to light after the girl’s family noticed…
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 October 4. Aries March 21 – April 20Some may consider renting a slightly larger office. A good idea helps the business…
Do you know what the stars hold for you in terms of love life, career, business and personal wellness? Well, read on to know your astrological predictions as per your zodiac sign. AriesMarch 21 – April 19Think of plans carefully. Try and have options if your original idea does not work. Any relationship challenges can…
The reduced goods and services (GST) rates which came into effect from September 22, along with the festive fervour of Navratri and Dussehra, have fuelled new vehicle registrations across the regional transport offices (RTOs) in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Figures compiled from various RTOs across MMR have revealed that vehicle registrations have increased by…
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, while addressing party`s annual Dussehra rally, said that he will bring white paper on BJP`s `loot` of BMC after winning civic polls. Hundreds of party workers from across Maharashtra on Thursday reached Shivaji Park in central Mumbai for Shiv Sena (UBT) annual Dussehra rally. The Shiv Sena (UBT) has been…
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde on Thursday made sharp comments against Uddhav Thackeray during party’s annual Dussehra rally. Shinde-led Shiv Sena`s Dussehra rally was held at NESCO grounds in Mumbai`s Goregaon. Eknath Shinde, while addressing the rally, called Uddhav Thackeray a “conspiracy chief”, accusing him of politically finishing off his…
A 55-year-old businesswoman from Sion has lodged a complaint with the Sion police, alleging that she was defrauded of Rs 48.5 lakh by a Kandivli-based couple who promised to arrange a multi-crore bank loan, secure commercial property at discounted rates, and even get her children admitted to prestigious schools. The complainant, who runs a tours…
The Powai Police in Mumbai have detained nine foreign nationals from Uganda and Kenya for allegedly staying illegally in the city after the expiry of their visas, police said. The action followed a directive from the Commissioner of Police, Mumbai, to crack down on foreign nationals suspected of engaging in illegal activities within their jurisdiction,…
A Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) deputy commissioner was held by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in connection with a Rs 25 lakh bribery case and on Thursday remanded into police custody till October 4, reported the PTI. A private individual, arrested along with the deputy civic commissioner was also remanded to police custody, officials said. The…
Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena party workers have reached Dharashiv district to aid flood-hit families, an official statement said. It said that While most people on Thursday celebrate Dussehra with sweets and rituals, Shiv Sainiks chose to mark the festival by helping flood-affected families in Athardi village, Kalamb taluka, Dharashiv district. Following the…
Suhas Desai, the Thane city president of the opposition Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar), on Thursday crossed over to the rival NCP, led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister (CM) Ajit Pawar, news agency PTI reported. Desai, along with more than two dozen followers, formally joined the ruling coalition party at a brief function held at…
A Mumbai-based comedian was on their hitlist, the Delhi Police`s Counter Intelligence Unit (CIU) said after arrest of two shooters following an operation in the national capital. The Counter Intelligence Unit of Delhi Police arrested two armed criminals connected to the fugitive gangster duo, Rohit Godara and Virender Charan, after a brief but intense encounter…
Central Railway celebrated Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti 2025 with a special ‘Swachhotsav’ programme at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT). The event was part of Swachhata Pakhwada 2025 and the ongoing Special Campaign 5.0. According to an official statement, the day focused on honouring Mahatma Gandhi’s values of cleanliness and social harmony and Vijay Kumar, General Manager…
The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Maharashtra`s Thane has awarded a compensation of Rs 53.20 lakh to the family of a 29-year-old man who was killed in a road accident in 2022. According the news agency PTI, the deceased, a senior operations representative at Convergys India Services Pvt Ltd, died on the spot after…
Dr Ananthan Ramakrishna Pillai, who led India’s fight against leprosy, has passed away at the age of 97. He breathed his last on September 29, an official statement said. Dr Pillai was moved by the plight of underprivileged and disabled individuals. He dedicated his life to fighting the social evils born from centuries of injustice…
A gas leak was on Thursday reported near a hospital in Maharashtra`s Thane due to which supply to several residents nearby was affected, civic officials said. According to the Regional Disaster Management Cell (RDMC) of the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC), a gas leak incident was reported near Shriram Hospital in Owale area at Ghodbunder Road…
Maharashtra reported a slight decline in cases registered under `Offences Against the State` in 2023, according to the latest data released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). A total of 169 cases were recorded in 2023, down from 174 in 2022 and 218 in 2021, placing the state at seventh position nationwide under this…
The Maharashtra government has confirmed that all shops and commercial establishments, except those selling or serving liquor, can now operate 24/7 across the state. The decision aims to prevent confusion among local authorities and traders following reports that some were being restricted from staying open late. According to the reports, the state’s industries department issued…
On Thursday, Mumbai is expected to experience a partly cloudy sky with the possibility of light to moderate rain spells across the city and suburbs, according to the latest forecast. The weather may lead to brief showers during the day, though no severe weather warnings have been issued. The maximum and minimum temperatures in the…
The water levels in lakes supplying drinking water to Mumbai have risen following heavy rainfall in their catchment areas. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation`s (BMC) Mumbai rains data, the combined stock in the seven reservoirs that provide water to the city now stands at 98.82 per cent. As per the BMC`s Mumbai rains on…
After losing his wife and six others to a gas leakage fire, Mitul Gandhi has appealed to the government and the BMC to establish a dedicated burns centre in Mumbai. Gandhi, whose wife Shivani, 53, suffered fatal burns. The incident claimed the lives of Shivani Gandhi, 53, Nitu Gupta, 31, Janaki Gupta, 39, Durgavati Gupta,…
Bustle at the Borivli flower market. PICS/NIMESH DAVE Dadar flower market comes alive. PICS/SHADAB KHAN A flower vendor sells his wares in the middle of a divider at SV Road in Borivli. PICS/NIMESH Dave Bulk flower for sale at Dadar market. PICS/Ashish Raje
Basic facilities like toilets, petrol pumps and food malls will soon come up along the Samruddhi Expressway. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) to appoint consultants to set up these basic facilities along the route. “Of the 16 locations, at least four locations on the highway should be…
While Mumbai city and its suburbs remain the only districts yet to complete the installation of war sirens distributed by the Civil Defence Department in May this year, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has asked the state’s Disaster Management Department to provide funds for their installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance. The sirens were distributed nationwide…
Ninety-five years after the Colaba station on the Bombay Baroda and Central India Railway (Western Railway) was consigned to the history books, trains are returning to the tony area in the form of a modern Metro. Ahead of the proposed opening of the final stretch of the Mumbai Metro Aqua Line 3 — from Worli…
Dhirubhai Ambani International School (DAIS) has been ranked 9th among International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) schools worldwide, based on the IBDP Results 2025, in a list released by Education Advisers UK. Education Advisers, UK, are independent education consultants, specialising in providing information about private schools and colleges throughout the world. DAIS is the only Indian…
