Even as Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar skipped the visit to RSS founder K B Hedgewar`s memorial in Nagpur on Sunday, his party NCP stressed that it joined the Mahayuti alliance for the state`s development, reported news agency PTI. The National Congress Party`s ideology is based on the “progressive thoughts of (social reformers) Shahu,…
The opposition on Sunday criticised the Mahayuti government in the Assembly over the issue of trainees from the CM Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojana being thrashed by the police, reported news agency IANS. Congress Legislative Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar, who was joined by members Jayant Patil and Nana Patole, grilled Minister of Skill Development Mangal Prabhat…
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, his deputy Eknath Shinde and ruling BJP, Shiv Sena legislators visited RSS founder K B Hedgewar`s memorial in Nagpur on Sunday, while Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and other NCP leaders skipped the event. During the visit, Shiv Sena chief Shinde congratulated the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh for completing 100 years of…
A fire broke out on Sunday morning at a godown storing autorickshaws in Maharashtra`s Thane district, officials said, reported news agency PTI. No casualties were reported, they said. The authorities were alerted at 5.45 am about the blaze at the godown, where autorickshaws were kept, at Kalher in the Bhiwandi area, a fire official said,…
The demolition of an old structure at Atgaon station in Thane district on the Central Railway turned tragic on Saturday after an iron staircase collapsed, killing a labourer and leaving another critically injured, an official said, reported news agency PTI. An official from the Shahapur police station said that the accident occurred while workers were…
Mumbai woke up to clear skies and mild winter conditions on Sunday, December 14, offering residents a relatively pleasant start to the day. However, air quality across the city continued to be a cause for concern, with pollution levels remaining in the unhealthy category. The city recorded a minimum temperature of around 22 degrees Celsius…
After pagadi tenants across the city received a long-awaited assurance from the state government on redevelopment, residents of gaothans, koliwadas and Adivasi padas, who are considered to be the sons of soil or the original inhabitants of Mumbai, have also asked for recognition of their habitation rights. Activist Godfrey Pimenta, representing the communities, has written…
At Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR), Maharashtra, a long wait ended on a sweet note when vultures previously released into the wild returned to guide their friends, captive-bred birds, helping them learn their first lessons in survival including taking their maiden flight in the wild. The Maharashtra Forest Department, in collaboration with the Bombay Natural History…
The long-awaited burn care ward at KEM Hospital was inaugurated on Saturday. The medically advanced ward will bring much-needed relief as the city will no longer have to rely on the National Burns Hospital in Airoli to treat burn victims. The ward has nine regular beds and three ICU beds, along with a separate bathing…
In a major relief for residents of Juhu (DN Nagar) and Dahisar, the Maharashtra government has decided to relocate the high-power radar stations in these areas. For years, these radars have blocked redevelopment and new construction, but the move is expected to remove long-standing hurdles and allow old, dilapidated buildings to be redeveloped. On December…
Of all the pretty horses A couple makes sure to take a selfie to document their horse ride at Dadar Chowpatty. Of Kasavu meeting Louboutin Her installation, Sathya, at the Paris exhibit Mumbai-based conceptual artist Lakshmi Madhavan is taking her textile practice based on the kasavu handloom heritage to new international heights, with her signature…
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed the implementation of a ‘Cluster Model’ for the redevelopment of slums in the Malwani area in Mumbai, an official statement said on Saturday. He stated that surveys of slums in Ambujwadi, Dadasaheb Gaikwad Nagar, and Rajiv Gandhi Nagar should be completed as soon as possible, it said. State…
Central Railway organised the Matheran Station Mahotsav on Saturday as part of the celebrations for completing 118 years of train services. “The event celebrated the 118-year legacy of the Matheran Light Railway,” said an official statement. A grand exhibition was held at Matheran station, featuring both physical and digital displays, providing visitors with insights into…
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis will lay the foundation stone for a new exotic bird park in Mumbai`s Mulund area on Sunday at 5.30 pm, civic officials said. The chief minister will lay the foundation stone virtually, they said. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will develop a modern, international-standard Exotic Bird Park at Nahur in Mulund…
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Saturday conducted a computerised online lottery for 426 housing units under the Development Control and Promotion Regulations (DCPR) 2034. The draw was held at the BMC headquarters, an official statement said. During the lottery process, 373 applicants were declared successful, while 362 applicants were placed on the waiting list,…
The newly renovated Burn Care Centre at Raja Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital in central Mumbai`s Parel area was inaugurated on Saturday, officials said. The upgraded centre now provides advanced treatment facilities for burn patients, including men, women and children, they said. The centre has the capacity to treat 150-170 patients annually and is equipped with…
A labourer was killed and another seriously injured when an old staircase collapsed during demolition work at Atgaon railway station on the Central Railway line in Thane district of Maharashtra, officials said. The incident took place on Friday, they said. The staircase gave way suddenly while workers were dismantling it, leading to the tragic incident….
Weeks after a new air-conditioned train was introduced from the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai for Central Railway, another AC train has now been dispatched for Western Railway. A Western Railway official said, “One new underslung Medha air-conditioned rake has been dispatched from the Integral Coach Factory in Chennai for Western Railway and is…
Two nearly 11-foot-long Indian Rock Pythons were rescued from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay in Powai on Saturday morning. The snakes were spotted outside the H14 boys’ hostel, causing concern among students and staff, officials said. Soon after the sighting, the students and institute staff informed Plants & Animals Welfare Society (PAWS) Mumbai….
Maharashtra government has announced a step towards making Mumbai slum-free, with plans to implement cluster redevelopment projects on land parcels measuring 50 acres or more. The announcement was made by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in the Legislative Council on Friday. Under the new plan, 17 large slum redevelopment projects have been selected in the…
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Saturday announced `Swachhta Manthan`, a large-scale, almost a year-long, cleanliness competition that will held from January to December 2026 across the city. The initiative aims to make Mumbai cleaner and more beautiful by encouraging active participation from citizens, housing societies, institutions and private establishments, an official statement said. The…
A minor garbage fire broke out in an open plot belonging to Mafatlal Company at Atkoneshwar Nagar in Kalwa East, Thane, on Saturday morning. The incident was reported to the Thane Municipal Corporation’s Disaster Management Cell at around 11:38 am Fire brigade personnel and disaster management staff rushed to the spot with a rescue vehicle…
Clear skies expected across city and suburbs on Saturday, with maximum temperatures around 34 degrees Celsius and minimum 17 degrees Celsius, says the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Air quality remains moderate, with the SAMEER app reporting an AQI of 115. Sensitive groups, including those with respiratory or heart conditions, may experience breathing discomfort. Residents are…
Mumbai residents and commuters are advised to plan ahead this weekend as major traffic, water supply, and train service disruptions are expected across the city and neighbouring Thane. Traffic advisory: Lionel Messi GOAT India Tour 2025 – December 14 The Mumbai Police have issued a detailed advisory ahead of Lionel Messi’s GOAT India Tour event…
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Saturday highlighted the growing menace of child abductions and missing children in the state, urging Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to take urgent and concrete action. In a post on X, Thackeray said the number of children being abducted or going missing in Maharashtra has risen by nearly…
In a major capacity-augmentation move, Western Railway has drawn up plans worth Rs 70 crore to expand Dadar station into a bigger midtown terminus, creating space for more express trains and easing pressure on Mumbai Central. The proposal includes new lines, extended platforms, yard rearrangement, and significant overhead equipment (OHE) and signalling upgrades, marking the…
Shiv Sena (UBT) is trying to corner other Shiv Sena factions over creation of Vidarbha state. Recently, a senior BJP leader had reiterated that the party would continue to stand by its promise of securing statehood, a stand that the undivided Shiv Sena had vehemently opposed. Taking a cue from the BJP leader’s statement, Sena…
A male adult leopard that had been roaming inside the highly sensitive Pune Airport premises for nearly eight months was tranquilised and captured on Thursday. The rescue involved a 30-member joint team from the Pune Forest Department, RESQ Charitable Trust, the Indian Air Force, and Pune Airport Authorities. The leopard’s presence was first confirmed on…
A late-night copper wire theft in South Mumbai escalated into a violent confrontation after three men allegedly threatened a watchman with knives when he attempted to stop them, police said on Thursday. The accused were arrested from the Wadi Bunder-Dongri belt, while police suspect the involvement of others and have launched a search for the…
Hours after Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde informed the legislature about a new framework for the redevelopment of buildings operating under the pagadi system, part of a slab collapsed on the second floor of Kotak Bhavan, a dilapidated pagadi building in Masjid Bunder, killing one and severely injuring two, on Thursday night. While the Maharashtra…
A routine night trail near Kumbhargaon-Bhigwan in Pune district turned into an exceptional discovery for three Mumbai birders, who stumbled upon a rarely documented Sykes’s Nightjar — a species known for its elusive behaviour and low detectability in Maharashtra. Wildlife photographer Karan Solanki, along with birders Shantanu Majumdar and Siddharth Jain, was scanning a rocky…
A 2.5-foot marsh crocodile was rescued from a Kurla pond on December 12, nearly 25 days after forest officials first began efforts to track and capture it. The rescue comes just days after mid-day reported increasing concerns over unusual wildlife sightings in the locality. Thane forest officials, along with NGO (Spreading Awareness on Reptiles and…
Residents of Motilal Nagar in Goregaon West are living in fear after a stray dog allegedly bit multiple people over the past few days. Locals say the brown dog attacks without barking or giving any warning, often jumping on people and biting them on the face, chest, back or shoulder. The BMC has begun efforts…
Mumbai’s policing map is set for its biggest overhaul in years, with the state government approving four new police stations, two new zones and more than 1400 posts to fix uneven workloads and cut response times across the city. What has the government approved? >> Four new police stations in Mumbai>> Approval for recurring and…
In a first, Maharashtra Police has started using an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered software — MahaCrimeOS AI — to fast-track India’s fight against complex and evolving cybercrime. Currently live in Nagpur, the programme will soon gMaharashtra Police rolls out AI tool to tackle cybercrimeo state-wide to help resolve cases faster. An announcement in this regard was…
Window Wonderland The iconic Christmas display at the Damian store on Hill Road in Bandra builds up the festive mood Journalists on a new stage A moment from the debut performance of the play, Nishpap. Pic/Rane Ashish There are more ways than one for journalists to bring ideas to the fore, as witnessed with the…
Unhappy with the recent shift in control of the Grant Government Medical College Students’ Association (GMCSA) Gymkhana, a group of 60 to 80 medical students gathered at the gymkhana grounds near Marine Drive on Friday morning. The gymkhana currently includes an open field, old sports facilities, and a cricket pitch shared with the Police Gymkhana….
After years of discussions, stalled proposals and shifting plans, the long-awaited redevelopment of Dadar station has finally begun. Western Railway’s suburban hub will soon get a major upgrade, with elevated decks designed to connect multiple foot overbridges and ease the crush of daily commuters. The Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC), in coordination with Western Railway,…
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