Thane contable booked for abetment to suicide
IMD has also issued a yellow alert for April 4 with the possibility of thunderstorms with lightning, light to moderate rainfall and gusty winds at isolated places in Mumbai, Thane and Palghar.
Tender for Thaneerpandal rail over-bridge in Coimbatore to be floated soon
Min: State holds 243.52 BCM of coal bed methane reserves
MCA Opens Player Registration For T20 Mumbai League Season 3
Triumph Knights Mumbai North East: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has officially opened player registrations on Thursday for the upcoming third season of T20 Mumbai League. With the participation of eight teams, representing different corners of the city, the upcoming third edition will begin on May 27. Registrations are open to all MCA-registered players above the age of 16 years as they can register on MCAs official website before April 10. This is a great opportunity for players to showcase their talent. Many top cricketers have made their mark through this league and we encourage players to make the most of this platform. T20 Mumbai League has been a stepping stone for the citys cricketers, and season 3 promises to be even more competitive. We look forward to seeing the emergence of new talent, said Abhay Hadap, MCA secretary, in a statement. Known for showcasing Mumbais finest cricketing talent, the league has been a launchpad for many rising stars. It offers players a chance to showcase their skills and make a mark on the grand stage. On Wednesday, MCA also issued a tender document inviting bids from interested and eligible parties for the right to operate two teams in the upcoming season. Returning after a hiatus of six years, the third edition of the league will feature eight franchises - North Mumbai Panthers, ARCS Andheri, Triumph Knights Mumbai North East, Namo Bandra Blasters, Eagle Thane Strikers, Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs and two new teams. On Wednesday, MCA also issued a tender document inviting bids from interested and eligible parties for the right to operate two teams in the upcoming season. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
Raj Thackeray's Partymen Ask Bank Manager To Talk In Marathi. Video Is Viral
A group of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena members confronted a bank manager in Thane's Ambernath town for not communicating in Marathi, flaring tensions.
Maharashtra Weather Update: Orange Alert In Dozen Districts; Mumbai, Thane In YellowZoneToday
A cyclonic circulation is expected to bring hailstorm, gusty winds (50-60 kmph), and thunderstorms in the orange alert districts of Maharashtra today.
Ready reckoner hike to prompt developers, societies to rework redevelopment pacts
The increase in ready reckoner rates by the Maharashtra government is influencing realty developers and housing societies in Mumbai and Thane to reassess redevelopment contracts. With redevelopment activities surging, the rise in rates necessitates renegotiations to manage escalating costs and ensure financial viability.
Thane civic body collects Rs 810 crore in property tax
The property tax collection has increased by Rs 108 crore from Rs 702 crore the civic body collected in 2023-24, the official said
Temporary water booths set up at 25 locations in Thane civic body areas
Due to increasing urbanisation, rising city temperatures pose a significant challenge. To address this, a Comprehensive Heat Action Plan for Thane was developed last year. This plan was jointly prepared by the Maharashtra Government, civic body, and the Council on Energy, Environment, and Water
Thane: MNS asks banks to use Marathi for communicating with customers
Thane District`s MNS chief Avinash Jadhav said there will be zero tolerance for disrespect towards Marathi by bank officials and employees
Thane: Three booked for duping job seekers of Rs 56 lakh
Police in Thane have arrested three individuals for defrauding four job seekers of Rs 56 lakh after promising them fake employment in the Indian Railways. The accused provided forged documents to gain the victims` trust
Mumbai Weather: IMD Predicts Light Rain For City; 'Yellow' Alert Issued For Thane And Raigad
In Thane, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, light to moderate rainfall and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) are expected on Apr. 1 and Apr. 2.
Maharashtra govt increases Mumbai's ready reckoner rates by 3.4%, state average 3.9%
The government of Maharashtra has increased ready reckoner (RR) rates for 2025-26, resulting in an average hike of 3.89% across the state. Mumbai will see a 3.39% rise, while Thane and Solapur will experience steeper increases. Developers are concerned about rising costs potentially affecting the affordable housing segment and overall real estate market.
Pollution biggest challenge; transport sector significant contributor: Gadkari
THANE, Mar 31: Pollution is Indias biggest challenge and the transport sector is a major contributor, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said on Monday, stressing the urgent need to transition from fossil fuels to alternative energy sources. He said Indias dependence on fossil fuels is both an economic burden as Rs 22 lakh crore is spent annually on fuel imports and an environmental hazard, making clean energy adoption crucial for the nations progress. Speaking at the launch of an eco-friendly electric [] The post Pollution biggest challenge; transport sector significant contributor: Gadkari appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Thane crime: Shopkeeper abducted, thrashed over loan dispute
On March 28, five persons allegedly abducted the victim from near his house at Ambivali in Kalyan town and forcibly took him on a motorbike to the lender`s office at Bhoiwada in the town
IMD Predicts Light Showers In Mumbai Till April 2, Yellow Alert For Thane And Raigad
For Mumbai, the weather department predicts light to moderate rain on Monday, followed by thunderstorms from Tuesday to Wednesday
35 booked for Palestine unity march in Mumbra
Thane: Police registered a case and launched investigations after a group of people illegally took out a march in Mumbra town of Thane district under the banner of Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) for the unity of Palestine, an official said on Sunday. A Mumbra police station official said 10 of 35 persons who Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
One injured in accident between truck and car in Thane
The accident took place on the road leading from Mulund Check Naka to Three Haat Naka, the officials said
Tribunal grants Rs 29.39 lakh compensation to woman injured in bus accident
The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Thane has awarded Rs 29.39 lakh in compensation to a Mumbai woman injured in a 2018 road accident. The tribunal directed the bus owner and insurer to jointly pay the amount with 8% annual interest
18-year-old ends life after argument with girlfriend in Thane
An 18-year-old from Thanes Mumbra area allegedly died by suicide following a quarrel with his girlfriend over the phone. Police have registered a case of accidental death, and further investigation is underway
Thane police seize 238 bottles of banned codeine cough syrup, arrest one
Thane police have seized 238 bottles of a banned codeine-based cough syrup worth Rs 53,550 from a motorcyclist in Shil Daighar. The accused, a 22-year-old cab driver, has been booked under the NDPS Act and the Drugs and Cosmetics Act
238 bottles of banned codeine cough syrup seized in Thane
THANE: Police have seized 238 bottles of a banned codeine-based cough syrup valued at Rs 53,550 which were being illegally carried by a man on a motorbike in Thane district of Maharashtra, officials said on Sunday. A police team apprehended the 22-year-old man while he was travelling on the motorcycle at Sibli Nagar in Shil Daighar locality on Friday afternoon. During checking, he was found in possession of 238 bottles of the banned codeine-based cough syrup kept in two boxes, an official from Shil-Daighar police station said. The two-wheeler of the man, who is a cab driver, Rs 1,800 in cash and a mobile phone was also seized from him, he said. A case was registered against the accused under provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, the police added.
Highways Department to complete ramps for Thaneerpandal ROB in Coimbatore
Maharashtra: 7-year-old schoolboy kidnapped in Dombivli, rescued in 4 hours
The Dombivli Police in Thane district of Maharashtra on Friday rescued the 7-year-old son of a builder within hours after he was kidnapped, and nabbed four persons, an official said, reported the PTI.
Chain-snatching suspect shot dead by Chennai police
CHENNAI: A day after three men were arrested by the Greater Chennai Police (GCP) for their alleged involvement in six chain snatching incidents on Tuesday, one of the suspects, 26-year-old Jaffar Gulam Hussain Irani from Maharashtra, was killed in an encounter by the city police on Wednesday morning. According to the police, they shot him in self-defence after he allegedly fired two rounds at them from a country-made pistol hidden in the stolen bike used for the crimes. The encounter occurred under the Taramani railway bridge when a police team led by Taramani police inspector (L&O) Buhari and two personnel took him there to recover the vehicle. Greater Chennai Commissioner of Police A Arun, in a press meet on Wednesday, said that Jaffar fired twice at the police but missed. Buhari then fired back, killing Jaffar. Inspector Buhari and team took Jaffar to the crime scene to recover the bike. There, he allegedly retrieved a hidden gun and fired. In self-defence the police shot back, the police commissioner said. Jaffar was taken to a hospital, where he was declared dead. His body was sent for postmortem. On Wednesday, Saidapet Judicial Magistrate Parthiban visited the encounter site for an inquiry. The other accused, Misamum Dhusvasam Mesam Irani (28), along with Jaffar, was nabbed from the Chennai airport. A third accomplice, Salman Irani (22), was arrested by GCP with help from the Railway Protection Force at Ongole railway station in Andhra Pradesh. The police commissioner said that two of the accused flew to Chennai separately early Tuesday and met the third suspect, who had arrived earlier. They were provided with a Karnataka-registered bike (from Bidar), which is being investigated as stolen or purchased. The chain-snatching spree lasted from 6 am to 7.10 am, and began in Saidapet on Tuesday. The police commissioner said vehicle checks and CCTV footage helped track the suspects to the airport. Their photos were circulated to transport hubs. The duo (Jaffar and Misamum) went to the airport, changed clothes but kept the same shoes. We had alerted airport authorities to monitor last-minute ticket buyers. One was nabbed inside a Hyderabad-bound flight, while the other was stopped while purchasing a ticket due to an ID issue, the police commissioner said. Based on their information, the third suspect was later arrested. CCTV footage suggests the suspects were familiar with Chennais layout. A 65-year-old woman injured in one of the incidents is undergoing treatment. The police said the three were allegedly part of the Irani gang based in Maharashtras Mumbai, West Thane, and Bidar in Karnataka. Jaffar had 50 cases against him in Mumbai, according to police records. This is the fourth police encounter in Chennai since the July 2024 murder of Bahujan Samaj Party state president K Armstrong. One of the key accused in that case, Thiruvengadam, was the first to be killed in an encounter.
Activists, students detained for staging protest over the suspension of TISS student
Around 16 human rights group organisations, along with activists, writers, teachers from various colleges of Mumbai and Thane district staged a protest against the suspension of Dalit research scholar Ramadas P.S.
INDI alliance must be called Aurangzeb Fan Club: Thane MP in Lok Sabha
During a discussion on The Tribhuvan Sahkari University Bill 2025 in Lok Sabha, the Shiv Sena lawmaker accused the Congress and its allies of corruption, comparing their governance to the reign of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb
Woman Loses Rs 15 Lakh in Thane Work-from-Home Scam
Thane police register FIR as fraudsters promise high earnings through online tasks, but disappear with the money
Thane woman loses Rs 15 lakh in work-from-home scam; police launch probe
A 37-year-old woman from Thane was allegedly scammed out of Rs 15.14 lakh in a fraudulent work-from-home scheme. The accused lured her with promises of high earnings, assigned online tasks via Telegram, and took money over multiple transactions. Police have registered a case and are probing similar frauds.
Man booked for attempt to murder relatives over property dispute in Thane
A 36-year-old man has been booked for allegedly attempting to murder three of his relatives in Thane`s Bhiwandi area over a property dispute. The victims, including a 19-year-old, his sister, and their mother, sustained serious injuries after being attacked with a grinding stone. Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation
Maharashtra man sentenced to life imprisonment for murder after robbery in 2017
A court in Maharashtras Thane district has sentenced a 31-year-old man to life imprisonment for the murder of a woman following a robbery that took place eight years ago. According to PTI, Additional ...
Thane Rural police launch mobile station
Thane cops book Kunal Kamra for defamatory remarks on Eknath Shinde
Kamra was booked under section 356(2) (defamation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita on a complaint lodged by a Shiv Sena functionary at Dombivli police station on Monday
'Must vacate J-K territory': India slams Pak at UN
India has slammed Pakistan at the United Nations, accusing the country of illegally occupying the territory of Jammu and Kashmir and demanding its immediate vacation. India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, made these remarks during a UN Security Council Open Debate on Advancing Adaptability in UN Peace Operations. He asserted that Jammu and Kashmir was, is, and will always be an integral part of India. Harish's statement came after Pakistan raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir during the UNSC open debate, prompting a strong retort from India. He further stated that Pakistan's repeated references to the issue neither validate their illegal claims nor justify their state-sponsored cross-border terrorism. India, however, said it will refrain from exercising a more elaborate Right of Reply, suggesting a measured approach to the situation. Relations between India and Pakistan have been strained since India abrogated Article 370 of the Constitution in 2019, revoking Jammu and Kashmir's special status.
Accountant booked for allegedly embezzling Rs 17.65 lakh from Thane hospital
A woman accountant has been booked for allegedly misappropriating Rs 17.65 lakh from a hospital in Thane. The fraud came to light during an internal audit, prompting police action.
Mumbai: Two-wheeler collides with BEST bus in Borivali, no injuries reported
According to officials, the accident occurred at 11.15 am near Daulat Nagar when the driver of the bus, operating on route number 702/34 between Magathane depot and Ghodbunder village, was forced to apply brakes suddenly after a motorcycle unexpectedly came in front of it
Thane man cheated of Rs 82 lakh in cryptocurrency fraud
THANE: A 42-year-old man from Maharashtra's Thane city allegedly lost Rs 82 lakh to cyber fraudsters who lured him to invest in cryptocurrency, police said on Tuesday. The police registered a case under relevant provisions of the Information Technology (IT) Act on Monday and have identified the accused through their mobile phone numbers, an official from Kasarwadavli police station said. According to the complainant, the accused contacted him on social media in December last year and convinced him to invest in cryptocurrency, he said. The official said that the accused provided links for online transactions, and the complainant transferred Rs 82 lakh between December 18, 2024, and January 6. The complainant realised that he had been cheated after the accused cut off all communication with him, he said. We are analysing digital footprints and financial trails to locate the accused, the official said.
UNITED NATIONS, Mar 25: Asserting that peacekeeping is not a zero-risk effort, India told the UN Security Council that peacekeepers have to contend with the presence of non-state actors, armed groups and terrorists, and in an era of complex conflicts and threats, perpetrators of crimes against peacekeepers must be brought to justice. These remarks were made by Indias Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, during the UN Security Council Open Debate on Advancing Adaptability in UN Peace operations [] The post Peacekeeping not zero risk effort, those committing crimes against peacekeepers must be prosecuted: India tells UNSC appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
India slams Pakistan at UNSC, says it must vacate illegally occupied territory of J&K
UNITED NATIONS : India slammed Pakistan at the UN, saying the country continues to illegally occupy the territory of Jammu and Kashmir, which it must vacate. These remarks were made on Monday by India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish during remarks at a UN Security Council Open Debate on Advancing Adaptability in UN Peace operations. Jammu and Kashmir was, is and will always be an integral part of India. Pakistan continues to illegally occupy the territory of Jammu and Kashmir, which it must vacate, Harish said. Harish's strong retort came after Pakistan raked the issue of Jammu and Kashmir during the UNSC open debate. Harish said that India is compelled to note that the delegate of Pakistan has yet again resorted to 'unwarranted remarks' on the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Such repeated references neither validate their illegal claims nor justify their state-sponsored cross-border terrorism,Harish said adding that we would advise Pakistan not to try to divert the attention of this forum to drive their parochial and divisive agenda. He asserted that India will refrain from exercising a more elaborate Right of Reply. Relations between India and Pakistan nosedived after India abrogated Article 370 of the Constitution on August 5, 2019, revoking Jammu and Kashmir's special status and bifurcating the state into two Union Territories. India has repeatedly said it desires normal neighbourly relations with Pakistan in an environment free of terror, hostility and violence. India slams Pakistan in UNGA, says it harbours most dubious track record on all aspects
Pak Continues To Illegally Occupy Territory Of J&K, Which It Must Vacate: India At UNSC
United Nations, Mar 25: India slammed Pakistan at the UN, saying the country continues to illegally occupy the territory of Jammu and Kashmir, which it must vacate. These remarks were made on Monday by Indias Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish during remarks at a UN Security Council Open Debate on Advancing Adaptability in UN Peace operations. Jammu and Kashmir was, is and will always be an integral part of India. Pakistan continues to illegally occupy the territory [] The post Pak Continues To Illegally Occupy Territory Of J&K, Which It Must Vacate: India At UNSC appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
India rejects Pakistans remarks on Jammu and Kashmir at UN, calls for peacekeeping reforms
India strongly rejected Pakistans repeated references to Jammu and Kashmir at a United Nations debate on peacekeeping reforms, calling them unwarranted and reaffirming that the region was, is, and will always be an integral part of India. Speaking at the Security Council, Indias Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, condemned Pakistan for attempting []
Indias Permanent Representative to the U.N., Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, condemned Pakistan for attempting to divert attention from the core discussions on peacekeeping
Thane: Mother-son duo held for murdering 5-year-old girl
On Monday Police arrested a 46-year-old woman and her son for allegedly branding a five-year-old girl with an object and attacking her, leading to her death
TMC urges people to use cloth bags instead of plastic, installs vending machines
To promote the use of cloth bags and reduce plastic bag usage, the Thane Municipal Corporation and Rotary Club of Thane have installed two cloth bag vending machines at the Gavdevi Market in Naupada, an official statement said
CSMT Express to short terminate at Thane
TMC appeals for preservation of lakes in district, hosts awareness lecture
The lecture was delivered by Nutan Bandekar, the author of the book Mukkam Post Talav and the Principal of a school under the Thane Municipal Corporation
Two doctors booked by after pregnant woman dies during delivery in Thane
The 26-year-old woman was admitted to the facility run by the Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) on February 11
Crocodile spotted on IIT Bombay campus road
A video of a huge crocodile roaming a lakeside road on the IIT Bombay's Powai campus has sent shock waves. The reptile, prima facie came out from the Powai lake, and was seen resting on a nearby road on Sunday night. An animal rescuer said crocodiles crawling on the lake road is a rare occurrence given that they generally remain in the lake waters and avoid areas inhabited by humans. Founder president of RAWW (Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare) and honorary wildlife warden Pawan Sharma said the crocodile might be a female searching a nesting site to lay eggs. Local people and officials ensured that the crocodile remained safe. It crawled into the lake on its own, he added. The Mumbai Range of Thane Territorial Wing is closely monitoring the situation and appealed to people not to panic but to remain alert and avoid areas prone to the presence of crocodiles.
Man loses Rs 47.47 lakh in cryptocurrency fraud
THANE, Mar 24: A 38-year-old man from Maharashtras Thane district was allegedly duped of Rs 47.47 lakh by fraudsters who lured him to invest in cryptocurrency, police said on Monday. Unidentified persons contacted the complainant, a resident of Dombivli town, through WhatsApp and phone calls between February 22 and March 17, promising him high returns on investing in cryptocurrency, an official said. He said the accused convinced the man to deposit money in different bank accounts through online transactions. The [] The post Man loses Rs 47.47 lakh in cryptocurrency fraud appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
As the country gears up for the Swachh Survekshan ranking and Bengalurus garbage menace becomes a topic of conversation, not just among citizens but in the legislature session too, Almitra Patel, member of the Supreme Court Committee for Solid Waste Management, and national expert, Swachh Bharat Mission, says the solution is simple mixed waste should never go to landfills. In conversation with the editorial staff of the TNIE , she says corruption, lack of will and focus in the wrong direction are the root cause of all the problems. The least citizens can do is segregate and manage their wet waste and demand that Bruhat Benglauru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) strictly follows Solid Waste Management Rules 2016. Excerpts: What exactly is the problem with garbage management? Garbage was never a problem from Vedic times, and till the 1970s, the only waste that came out of homes was kitchen waste (wet waste), highly valued by farmers. Since the 1980s, when plastics came in and people started throwing out non-biodegradables with biodegradables, mixed waste became a problem that cannot be handled. What is the solution? The solutions are very clearly spelt out in the Solid Waste Management Rules 2016. There are eight points listing the Duties of Waste Generators (citizens) in Rule 5, and 37 points listing the Duties and Responsibilities of Local Authorities (like BBMP) in Rule 15. Why is it not being done? The major problem in waste management today, especially in Bengaluru, is the lack of will to do the right thing. There is countrywide corruption which is keeping India dirty. There is more focus on expensive equipment purchase, instead of simple daily supervision for compliance. The governments focus is wrong. What should be done? It is a matter of will. Recently, in Maharashtra, an officer who was posted as Additional Commissioner, Solid Waste, in an 18-lakh population city, ensured in 18 months that zero waste goes to the landfill, and at no extra cost to the municipality. He ruthlessly ensured no collection of mixed waste. This is what Bengaluru and other cities need to do. There is no excuse for mixed waste going to any landfill anywhere in the country. Also, if wet and dry waste are collected on different days, chances of mixing are minimal. What about transporting garbage? The problem is countrywide. We are following colonial practices -- Britishers weighed collected wet waste for better monitoring. But this works the other way in case of mixed waste. Here you are incentivising the maximising of waste. No contractor will voluntarily help reduce waste going to landfills to zero, and get paid nothing. So the whole system of payment by weight is at the root of what bad practices. Is there no solution to this? The same collection and transport contract can be tweaked, and payment done based on households. Suppose there are 1,000 houses giving a tonne of waste a day, instead of paying Rs 6,000 a tonne, you pay Rs 6,000 for 1,000 households. This can be done for new and existing contracts, with annual 5 per cent increase, or as per contract terms. Corruption and the wrong incentivisation of collection and transport is the problem. What about vacant sites turning into dump yards? Vacant sites have to be monitored. Penalise adjoining apartments or all those throwing waste, if it doesnt stop after warnings. Urban local bodies have so many weapons in their hands, if they choose to use them for enforcement. There will always be about 5% of any population who, out of defiance or to seek attention, will do the wrong things. What to do with wet waste? Wet waste is biodegradable. It can be food or garden waste or anything that can be composted. Biomethanation (biogas) is a solution that can be implemented even on a small scale. Home composting or burying wet waste around trees is another. With reference to the recent Mitaganahlli issue, is there business potential in waste management? There is no excuse for 300 trucks of mixed waste going daily to Mitaganahalli for years. We can set a target to reduce mixed waste by 2 per cent every week. If each collection route reduces its mixed waste pickup by just 2 per cent each week, in a years time it will be down to zero. Once waste is segregated, wet waste goes for composting and different solutions come up. For dry waste management, the country has many waste pickers, waste buyers, aggregators and recyclers, in which up to 2 per cent of urban populations are informally involved. If clean, recyclable dry waste increases, jobs will also increase. No contractor would want to burn fuel to transport waste to Mitganahalli, Mandur, Bidadi or Ramanagara, when they can go three streets away to the nearest waste buyer. That saves fuel and money, including for all taxpayers. Pollution and traffic will also reduce if wet and dry waste management is decentralised. But waste in the neighbourhood is a concern People need to understand that food waste exposed to air will not produce smelly leachate or methane. If waste is airless, it is a problem. If you take a rotten tomato and keep it on a window sill for a week, it will turn into powder in the sun. If you put it in a plastic bag, it will end up being stinky. Without air, its decomposition generates leachate and methane gas. How can existing waste be managed in landfills? Today, waste taken to a dump site is mostly levelled and compacted, making it airless. Instead, while unloading waste, wind-rows can be created which are about 2 metres high and 3 metres wide. This improves exposure of waste to air and reduces the volume of waste, as carbon turns to carbon-dioxide and hydrogen to water. Food waste has around 70 per cent moisture which evaporates as wind-rows heat up. Whats wrong with garbage management in Bengaluru? The terrible thing is we are looking at quarry pits to dump garbage. This permanently and irreversibly pollutes groundwater. Just as deep divers face increasing water pressure as they go deeper, the same happens with leachate. The liquid in wet waste in deep quarry pits is forced through cracks deep down with increased pressure. That is why globally, it is forbidden to put any waste in fractured limestone areas. Is BBMP doing enough in terms of waste management? BBMP does not want to prevent what is happening. It is looking for a cure, like setting up costly STPs wherever villagers complain about pollution. That does not solve the problem. If you visit Kannur lake, which was once beautiful, you can see black leachate pouring in, which is preventable. Why is there not much effort to treat leachate? In 2015, there were several quarry pits at Belahalli where garbage was dumped, which led to black water filling adjacent pits. A woman from Mumbai treated these with biocultures and aeration, and within two weeks the dark pools became stink free and light brown. She did it for almost a year but the government agency, which had the contract, refused to pay her without huge bribes. She never got paid and left. Now we are where we are. Officials saw for themselves the success of bio-treatment of leachate contaminated water. But nobody is interested in a low-cost solution. It is much more attractive to put up a Rs 300-crore STP than buy biocultures and treat leachate. At a closed Bagalur site, you can actually see and hear methane bubbling into leachate wells, which are never emptied as intended. Wet waste must be stopped from going to landfills to stop leachate formation. Can you tell us about bio-mining? Bio-mining is a structured waste management process that separates old mixed waste into usable components. Compost mixed with fine soil, known as bio-earth, is used for forestry and non-food crops. Coarser fractions are used for infrastructure like embankments or road sub-grades, while light plastics are blown out and recycled into low-value products. Large, non-recyclable items become Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF), which should be incinerated in cement plants. The process begins with bio-remediation, where waste is excavated, aerated and dried so as to permit screening through different sieves. Bio-mining can reclaim valuable land for permanent waste processing or for parks. Many solutions also exist for treating leachate or sewage-tainted waters with bio-cultures. What are health hazards of unattended garbage heaps? Unattended waste heaps become breeding grounds for flies and mosquitoes, leading to the spread of insect-borne diseases and epidemics. Flies carry harmful bacteria, contaminating food and surfaces, while mosquitoes are responsible for diseases like dengue and malaria. The science is clear poor waste management directly contributes to public health risks. Do you think the government is prioritising garbage issue and its health risks? No, the governments priority is: How can I make money out of this or that activity, this or that purchase or contract? There was a solid waste management committee in Bengaluru that I was a member of. The corporation did not like our advice and despite being appointed by the state, the committee was dismantled via email by the Joint Commissioner, who lacked the authority to do so. What was it the committee recommended? The committee had flagged how frequent transfers in the waste management body left no room for expertise or continuity. While waste management rules specify what to do, they failed to explain how to do it. A proposed solution was a solid waste management body led by a waste management expert with a five-year tenure. Instead, the government made the Joint Commissioner its CEO, enabling unchecked spending and keeping control in the hands of those benefiting from the system. What is the role of citizens in reducing waste? It starts at home. Everyone should begin by keeping food waste and dry waste separate. In apartments and gated communities, residents should collectively compost wet waste in their compound. Every citizen can fulfil duty by segregating waste properly. In every eatery, and at weddings and parties, people should follow waste segregation rules. Since when did you started working on waste management and how have things changed since? I retired from my family business in 1991 and got involved in waste management since then. The situation is only getting worse as urban populations increase, plus per capita waste volume rises. Additionally, the demand for convenient packaging is growing. Indore is considered a successful model for waste management, and officials and politicians also visit the city to study it. If they can, why cant we? Ask them if Indore allowed even a single commissioner to enter its dumping ground. Not a single commissioner has been permitted to enter. However, some who have gone behind the site have shared photographs of lots of dry waste, including RDF, hidden under soil cover. Activists have also visited all the nearby cement plants, asking if they have received any non-recyclable items. None of them have received any, or the expected quantities.
Kunal Kamra's jibe at Shinde triggers Sena fury; hotel where his show was filmed vandalised
MUMBAI: Shiv Sena leaders on Sunday took umbrage at stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra targeting their party head and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Shiv Sena workers vandalised Hotel Unicontinental in Mumbai's Khar area where Kamra's show with 'gaddar' (traitor) jibe at Deputy CM Eknath Shinde was filmed and sought an FIR against him, police said. According to a police official, the party workers reached the auditorium of the hotel after a video of Kamra's jibe against Shinde went viral on social media. The video was also posted on X by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut by saying 'Kunal Ka Kamal' . Kamra taunted Shinde using a modified version of a Hindi song from the film 'Dil To Pagal Hai' , eliciting laughter from the audience. Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/FYaL8tnT1R Kunal Kamra (@kunalkamra88) March 23, 2025 Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske warned Kamra that he will be chased by Sena workers throughout the country. You will be forced to flee India, he said in a video message. Kamra is a contract comedian. But he should not have stepped on the tail of a snake (apparently referring to Shinde). Once the fangs are out, there will be dire consequences, the Thane MP added. Kunal Kamra has accepted money from Uddhav Thackeray and is targeting Eknath Shinde, Mhaske alleged. We will make sure you cannot move freely throughout the country. We are Shiv Sainiks of the late Balasaheb Thackeray. If we start following you, you will have to leave the country, the Thane Lok Sabha MP added. His party is left with nobody so it is hiring such people. Kamra will now realize the consequences of criticising Shinde, Mhaske said attacking Thackeray. Mhaske also slammed Raut for circulating the video on X. In a post on X, Raut said, Kunal Kamra is a well-known writer and stand-up comedian. Kunal composed a parody song on Maharashtra's political scenario, which irked the Shinde gang and then ransacked the studio. Devendraji, you are a weak home minister. Raut tagged the personal X handles of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel said he would show Kamra his level and asked him to apologise. I am going to file an FIR against Kamra at MIDC police station, Patel said. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and MLA Aaditya Thackeray, on Monday night, called the attack on the studio cowardly. In his post on X, Thackeray said, Mindhe's (read Shinde) coward gang breaks the comedy show stage where comedian @kunalkamra88 put out a song on Eknath mindhe, which was 100 percent true. Only an insecure coward would react to a song by someone. By the way, law and order in the state? Another attempt to undermine the CM and Home Minister by Eknath Mindhe, he said. Thackeray always uses the Marathi word Mindhe while referring to Eknath Shinde to taunt him, as it means subservient.
Thane to Toronto! Stray dog Rani gets a new home & life
Thane celebrates music, art and fitness at Happy Streets Carnival
Thane district official drowns at beach in Maharashtra`s Raigad
The deceased was identified as Pallavi Sarode, who served as an assistant revenue officer and personal assistant to collector Ashok Shingare, said the official
ONGC to import ethane to make up for changed Qatar LNG composition
NEW DELHI, Mar 23:Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) plans to import ethane starting in mid-2028 to compensate for the altered composition of liquefied natural gas (LNG) sourced from Qatar, according to a tender floated by the state-owned firm. India imports 7.5 million tonnes per annum of LNG from Qatar. Under the deal, QatarEnergy supplies 5 million tonnes a year of LNG that contains methane (used to produce electricity, make fertiliser, converted into CNG or used as cooking fuel) [] The post ONGC to import ethane to make up for changed Qatar LNG composition appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Thane court convicts 61-year-old man for sexually assaulting two minor girls
A Thane court has sentenced a 61-year-old man to three years` rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting two minor girls. The court rejected his plea for leniency, citing the seriousness of the crime
Mumbai megablock alert: Central railway services hit on Main, Harbour lines today
Central Railway's Mumbai Division has scheduled a megablock on its suburban Main and Harbour lines today to perform engineering and maintenance tasks. On the Main line, services between Thane and Matunga will be rerouted and delayed by 15 minutes. On the Harbour line, services between Kurla and Vashi will be blocked, with special services running during this period.
Hotelier duped of Rs 13 lakh in Thane over fake liquor permit promise
A hotelier in Thane was allegedly cheated of Rs 13 lakh by a man posing as an excise department official who falsely promised to secure a liquor sale license. Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation.
Man booked for allegedly raping woman under false promise of marriage in Thane
A 37-year-old man from Mumbai has been booked for allegedly raping a woman in Thane under the pretext of marriage and extorting Rs 3.42 lakh from her. The police have registered an FIR and initiated an investigation.
Elderly woman commits suicide in Thane
She allegedly doused herself in kerosene at then set herself on fire at her residence, the official from Ambernath West police station said.
Elderly woman dies by suicide in Thane by setting herself ablaze
An 85-year-old woman in Thane allegedly died by suicide by setting herself on fire at her residence. Police have registered a case of accidental death and launched a probe into the circumstances leading to the tragic incident
Thane municipal corporation demolish illegal structures at Yeoor resort
Thane court sentences man to life imprisonment in 2016 murder case
Additional public prosecutor Rekha Hiwrale informed the court that on July 27, 2016, the victim, Jay Prajapati, went missing after informing his father that he was at Bhayandar railway station
Ailing Stray Dog From Thane Streets Finds New Home In Toronto
An ailing stray dog from Maharashtra's Thane city has found a new home in Canada thanks to the efforts of an NGO.
Ailing Stray Dog from Thane Finds New Home in Toronto
Rani, a stray dog from Thane, travels to Canada after being rescued and cared for by volunteers and an NGO
Thane man cheated of Rs 67.65 lakh in online share trading fraud
The police registered a first information report (FIR) under relevant provisions of the Information Technology (IT) Act on Thursday and have identified three persons involved in the fraud only through their mobile phone numbers
Man booked for submitting fabricated docs for pre-arrest bail in Thane court
Based on a complaint by a court official, the police on Thursday registered a case against Krishna Peinurkar under sections 318(4)(cheating by personation), 336(2) (forgery), 227(giving false evidence) and other relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, an official said
Car registered under Thane RTO? Traffic cops to check if youve paid your fines
Motorists will be asked to halt, allowed to proceed only after clearing dues; activist terms move illegal; officials say 32L challans pending
MUMBAI : An 86-year-old woman from south Mumbai lost more than Rs 20 crore of her savings over two months to a 'digital arrest' fraud, police said on Thursday. One of the fraudsters posed as a 'CBI officer' to extort money from the woman, they said, adding three persons have been arrested in connection with the crime which took place between December 26, 2024 and March 3 this year. The accused persons had also forced the victim to stay at home for two months and to check her location daily by calling her every three hours, an official said. The cyber police have managed to freeze Rs 77 lakh belonging to the woman by identifying the bank accounts to which the money was transferred, he added. 'Digital arrest' is a new and growing form of cyber fraud in which fraudsters pose as law enforcement officials or personnel of government agencies, and intimidate victims through audio/video calls. They hold the victims hostage and put pressure on the victims to make payment. 3,962 Skype IDs, 83,668 WhatsApp accounts blocked in digital arrest crackdown: MHA data As per the police complaint filed by the woman earlier this month, she had received a call from a man, who claimed to be a CBI officer, and told her that based on her Aadhaar card, a bank account was opened which was used for money laundering. The man then told her that the case was being investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and she should stay in her room, while threatening her with digital arrest. He also threatened to arrest her children, the official said. A domestic help at the woman's house observed her behaviour as she used come out of her room only for food and shout at someone in her room. The maid then informed the woman's daughter about it, he said. The fraudsters asked the elderly woman to share with them her bank details under the pretext of verifying funds of her account which were connected to criminal activity, the official said. They allegedly extorted Rs 20.26 crore from her over a period of two months, citing various reasons including clearing her name from the case and court fees, he said. The fraudsters promised to refund the amount after completion of the probe, the official said. While investigating the case, the cyber police found the money was transferred to various bank accounts, including one of Shayan Jamil Shaikh (20), resident of Malad area here, he said. The police said Rs 4.99 lakh was transferred to Shaikh's account, which he had withdrawn and handed over to another fraudster. The cyber police recently tracked down Shaikh and after his arrest and interrogation, they also nabbed another accused Razique Azan Butt (20), resident of Mira Road in neighbouring Thane, the official said. The police on Wednesday identified one more accused, Hritik Shekhar Thakur (25), resident of Andheri area, in whose account Rs 9 lakh was transferred, and arrested him late night, he said. Thakur has admitted to the withdrawal of Rs 9 lakh from an SBI account, which was transferred by his aides after duping the woman, the official said. The cyber police suspect Butt was part of an international racket of cyber fraudsters, he said. They have also identified two more accused to whom notices have been issued under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita section 35 (when police may arrest without warrant), the official said. Cybercrime team busts inter-state digital arrest scam, 82-year-old victim loses Rs 1.38 crore
Bombay High Court dismisses PIL against 16 crore Mumbai-Thane tunnel project
The PIL has sought an investigation by CBI and SIT into the alleged fraud brank guarantees furnished by Megha Engineering Infrastructure Ltd. (MEIL) which has been accepted by Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and sought direction to MMRDA to cancel the contract awarded to MEIL.
RBI, Bank of Mauritius sign MoU to promote use of local currencies for bilateral transactions
MUMBAI, Mar 18: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Bank of Mauritius (BoM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for establishing a framework to promote the use of local currencies, viz., the Indian Rupee (INR) and the Mauritian Rupee (MUR) for cross-border transactions. The MoU was signed by the Governor, Reserve Bank of India, Sanjay Malhotra and the Governor, Bank of Mauritius, Dr. Rama Krishna Sithanen G.C.S.K. The MoU documents were exchanged in Port Louis, Mauritius in [] The post RBI, Bank of Mauritius sign MoU to promote use of local currencies for bilateral transactions appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Bombay HC Dismisses PIL Against MMRDA, MEIL in Borivali-Thane Tunnel Project
A bench of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Bharati Dangre dismissed the plea.
Rs 6.5 Lakh Worth of Ganja Seized from Abandoned Tempo in Thane
Police found the large quantity of ganja in a tempo on March 15, intensifying efforts to trace its owner and break the drug network
Those glorifying Aurangzeb are 'traitors': Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde labeled Aurangzebs admirers as 'traitors,' contrasting the Mughal emperors atrocities with Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharajs valor and Hindutva spirit at a statue unveiling in Thane. Shinde urged adopting Shivajis virtues and announced renaming Gharda Chowk to honor Shivaji Maharaj, emphasizing his legacy of bravery and governance.
Those glorifying Aurangzeb are traitors: Eknath Shinde
Thane: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has said the people still praising Aurangzeb are traitors, noting the Mughal emperor had sought to conquer the state and committed various atrocities. On the other hand, Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was the divine force who stood for valour, sacrifice and the spirit of Hindutva, Shinde said Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Trump administration acted within confines of law in using Alien Enemies Act: White House
The U.S. is facing legal battles and diplomatic tensions as the Trump administration pushes forward with contentious policies. A court battle looms over the deportation of Venezuelan migrants, while diplomatic strains grow with South Africa and Canada. Meanwhile, economic concerns rise as retail spending slows and methane regulations are repealed. In foreign policy, U.S. funding cuts to WHO spark debate, and France calls for the return of the Statue of Liberty. Heres a breakdown of the latest developments.
Govt duty-bound to protect Aurangzeb's tomb, but won't allow his 'glorification': Fadnavis
THANE: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said the government is obligated to protect Aurangzeb's tomb which is a protected site, but it won't allow attempts to glorify his legacy through mahima mandan. Fadnavis' assurance comes amid calls by Hindutva bodies to demolish the tomb of the Mughal emperor, which they claimed is a symbol of pain and slavery. He said while the government is obligated to protect Aurangzeb's tomb as a declared protected site, its preservation is a matter of historical record rather than reverence. Security beefed up at Aurangzeb's grave amid calls for its removal by Hindu groups It is unfortunate that the government has to take responsibility for the protection of Aurangzeb's grave, despite his history of persecution. However, I assure you, if any attempt is made to glorify his legacy through 'mahima mandan', it will not succeed, the CM said after inaugurating a temple dedicated to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Thane district on his birth anniversary. He said only the temple of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj deserves mahima mandan (glorification) and not the tomb of Aurangzeb. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Monday staged protests at various government offices during the day and submitted memorandums for the removal of Aurangzeb's grave in Khuldabad.
India's UN Representative Parvathaneni Harish Slams Pakistan's Claims On Jammu & Kashmir | News18
| J&K is, was, and will always be an integral part of IndiaIndia's UN Representative Parvathaneni Harish slams Pakistan's claims on J&K. n18oc_breaking-newsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
Four Teenage Boys Swept Away In Thane River After Playing Holi, Bodies Recovered
The children, in the 15-16 age group and Class X students, had ventured into the river after celebrating Holi and got swept away when its water level rose suddenly, he said.
Four teenage boys drown in river after Holi celebrations in Thane
Four teenage boys, students of Class X, drowned in the Ulhas river in Thane's Badlapur area after Holi celebrations on Friday. They were swept away by the sudden rise in the water level. The victims have been identified, and their bodies have been recovered and sent for post-mortem. An investigation is underway.
Four teenage boys drown in Ulhas river in Thane after playing Holi
THANE: Four teenage boys drowned in Ulhas river in Thane district's Badlapur area on Friday afternoon, a police official said. The children, in the 15-16 age group and Class X students, had ventured into the river after celebrating Holi and got swept away when its water level rose suddenly, he said. The official identified them as Aryan Medar (15), Om Singh Tomar (15), Siddharth Singh (16), and Aryan Singh (16), all residents of Poddar Gruh Complex in Chamtoli. The bodies of the four have been recovered and have been sent to Badlapur rural hospital for post mortem. A case has been registered and probe is underway, the official said.
UPI Foils Major Theft Bid As Thane Thieves Manage To Loot Only 27k Despite Breaking Into 14 Shops
The thieves had broken into a doctors clinic, an Ayurvedic store, a paint shop, and a salon.
Life Turned Upside Down 5 Years Ago, Now Thane Man Set To Receive Rs 1.39 Crore Compensation
Mahesh Lalchand Makhija, who lost his hand in a 2019 Thane bus accident, was awarded Rs 1.39 crore. The tribunal held United India Insurance and bus owner Riyaz Kader liable
Mumbai Heatwave Over? IMD Predicts Cooler Days Ahead; Check Weather Forecast for Holi, Weekend
Mumbai, Raigad, Thane, and Ratnagiri districts of Maharashtra were on a yellow alert on Wednesday due to abnormally high temperatures.
Oilfields Amendment Bill gets House approval
NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha on Wednesday cleared the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024, that seeks to amend the existing law governing exploration and production of oil and gas as well as delink petroleum operations from mining operations. The bill was passed by the Rajya Sabha on December 3, 2024. Replying to the discussion on the bill, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that India is the only country in the world where in the reference period of the last three years, the prices of petrol and diesel have actually come down. We have brought down the prices of petrol and diesel because the prime minister reduced the central excise (duty) on two occasions, Puri said. Prices in neighbouring countries are 15-25% higher than in India. Equally, prices in Western Europe and the US are much higher than in India, he said. While moving the bill for consideration and passage in the Lok Sabha, Puri said it does not alter the existing level-playing field for both public and private sectors. The oil bill aims to resolve one of the biggest grievances of global oil companies interested in investing in India by providing stability in operation, both in terms of tenure of the lease and the condition. The bill also does not alter the rights of the states, which will continue to give petroleum leases and receive royalties as before. The bill also does not alter the existing level-playing field and offers no preference to either the private or the public sector, the minister said. Among others, the bill aims to decriminalise some of the provisions of the original Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948, by introducing penalties, adjudication by an adjudicating authority and appeal as against the order of adjudicating authority. Besides, it seeks to introduce petroleum lease and expands the definition of mineral oils to include crude oil, natural gas, petroleum, condensate, coal bed methane, oil shale, shale gas, shale oil, tight gas, tight oil and gas hydrate, with a view to raising domestic output and cutting reliance on imports, he said. Congress leader Manish Tewari, while initiating the discussion, said the draft law lacks vision and roadmap. Referring to oil imports, Tewari claimed that India was not future ready. What is required is a roadmap to make India energy sufficient, which unfortunately is completely missing. What is the government planning to do to encourage independent oil explorers? Is there anything in the bill that incentivises them, he asked.
BJP sweeps civic bodies election in northern Haryana districts, Barara won by independent
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won all the presidential seats and a mayoral seat in Ambala, Kurukshetra, and Yamunanagar districts of Haryana, except for the Barara Municipal Council. The elections were peaceful, with significant vote margins in favor of BJP candidates in Ambala City, Ambala Sadar, Thanesar, Ismailabad, and Yamunanagar-Jagadhri.
Heatwave In Mumbai, Thane: IMD Issues Yellow Alert; Check 5-Day Weather Prediction
As many as six coastal districts of Maharashtra are on a yellow alert for March 12 in view of the unprecedented hot and humid conditions.
India monitoring situation in Afghanistan; held discussions with Taliban regime: New Delhi at UNSC
The Afghan side appreciated and thanked Indian leadership for continuing to engage and support the people of Afghanistan, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish said
