Man killed in Worli spa by 2 unidentified persons

A 50-year-old man was reportedly killed inside a spa in Worli area of Mumbai by two unidentified persons, Mumbai Police said on Wednesday, reported the PTI. The duo attacked the man with a sharp weapon, the police said. The victim was identified as Hari Waghmare. He was attacked on Tuesday late at night after he…

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BEST opens application for obtaining electricity connection for Ganesh plans

Ahead of Ganesh Utsav 2024, BEST has initiated the facility to accept applications for the provision of electricity for Ganesh pandal organizers in every customer service department in Mumbai. Pandal organizers can apply online for the provision of electricity by visiting the Best Undertaking`s website www.bestundertaking.com and register the application. Additionally, a printout of the…

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Tansa Dam overflows after reaching its full capacity

Amid intense spells of Mumbai rains, the Tansa Dam in Thane district of Maharashtra overflows after reaching its full capacity, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said on Wednesday. The civic body said that, three gates of the Tansa Dam were opened to release excess water. “On Wednesday at around 4:16 pm Tansa Dam reached its…

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Mumbai: Man throws acid on estranged wife

A woman along with her son suffered burn injuries when her husband threw acid on her when she refused to return to him.  The 24-year-old woman had sought divorce from her husband as she was fed up with his addiction to alcohol and drugs. The woman and her 12-year-old son are currently undergoing treatment at…

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Mumbai weather update: Moderate to heavy showers expected today

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a warning of heavy rain on Wednesday in the areas of Mumbai and Thane. The IMD, in its latest Mumbai weather update, has predicted moderate to heavy rainfall in Mumbai on Wednesday. The weather department, in its latest Mumbai weather update, has predicted “Moderate rain with possibility of heavy…

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IMD says Mumbai, MMR to see moderate to heavy rainfall today

After a quiet night, the rains roared on Thursday morning with Mumbai and the metropolitan region receiving torrential downpours. The rainfall caused a drop in visibility, waterlogging in several low-lying areas and also disrupted traffic.  As the rain continued its onslaught, a third of seven lakes supplying water to Mumbai overflowed in the wee hours…

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This ground was meant for sports, not functions: Locals on misuse of Gol Maidan

Local activists and residents have accused the Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation of misusing the 1,200 square metre Gol Maidan, a public ground designated for sports and recreational use. The ground has allegedly been repurposed for religious, political and social events, denying children the opportunity to engage in sports activities. The Hirali Foundation, headed by President Advocate…

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