India Urges UN to Stop Terror Groups from Exploiting Afghan Territory
United Nations, Sep 18: India has urged the international community to ensure that UN-designated terror groups, including Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayyiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, along with their facilitators, are prevented from exploiting Afghan soil for terrorist activities. Indias Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, told the UN Security Council that Delhi is closely monitoring Afghanistans security [] The post India Urges UN to Stop Terror Groups from Exploiting Afghan Territory appeared first on Northlines .
'LeT, Jaish, Their Sponsors Must No Longer Exploit Afghanistan': India's Strong UNSC Message
Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni reaffirmed Indias commitment to promoting peace and development in Afghanistan, urging global action against terrorism.
Leopard attacks dog inside Thane society, sparks resident concern
Leopards are active during the night. Their sightings in the periphery of SGNP are common as they find stray dogs easy prey, said the official.
India reaffirms commitment to promote peace, stability, development in Afghanistan at UNAMA
Addressing the UN Security Council quarterly briefing on Afghanistan, Ambassador Parvathaneni emphasised India's priorities to provide humanitarian assistance and implement capacity-building initiatives for the Afghan people.
India Reaffirms Support for Peace and Development in Afghanistan at UN
Ambassador Parvathaneni highlighted Indias immediate priorities of providing humanitarian assistance and implementing capacity-building initiatives for the Afghan people
Thane crime branch arrests man accused of murder absconding for 14 years
Leopard strays from jungle and injures dog near Thanes residential society in suburban Mumbai
Chlorine Gas Leak At Water Plant In Maharashtra, 5 Employees Hospitalised
Five employees were affected following a leak of chlorine gas at a joint water plant of Bhiwandi, Thane and Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporations in Bhiwandi city, an official said on Wednesday.
Thane ST depot, once vital hub, now reflects civic neglect
Staff report working under constant fear, unsure whether theyll make it home safe each day
Thane police restrict heavy truck movement for eighteen hours daily to ease traffic congestion
7 arrested in Thane double murder case booked under MCOCA
The court has selectively addressed the 44 amendments introduced by theBJPgovernment and left most of the regressive provisions untouched, says the president of the ManithaneyaMakkalKatchi
Good News For Thane Commuters As Heavy Vehicles Restricted On Ghodbunder Road Until Midnight
Residents of Ghodbunder have long complained about the crippling traffic jams caused by heavy trucks sharing the narrow road with local traffic
Rare cannibalism in Indian rat snake documented in Maharashtra`s Thane district
Wildlife enthusiast captures unusual case of cannibalism among rat snakes
10 rescued after gallery collapses in Thane chawl
Heavy rainfall continues to disrupt life in Maharashtra, prompting Orange and Red alerts from the IMD. While Pune schools were closed yesterday, September 15, uncertainty looms for September 16. Mumbai schools are expected to operate normally unless the BMC announces a holiday.
Mumbai rainy day divide: Some enjoy WFH with pakodas, while others can only just envy
Mumbai experienced a chaotic Monday as heavy overnight rain led to waterlogging and traffic disruptions. The IMD issued a red alert for Mumbai, Thane, and Ratnagiri, forecasting thunderstorms and gusty winds. While some enjoyed the cozy weather, many commuters faced delays and flooded streets, prompting discussions about mandatory work-from-home policies during such extreme weather events.
Mumbai drenched on first day of week; IMD issues 'red alert'
MUMBAI: Incessant rains and water-logging slowed down traffic in Mumbai on Monday morning, with the IMD issuing a 'red alert', predicting very heavy showers in the city and neighbouring areas over the next few hours. After heavy rains overnight and in the morning, commuters complained of water accumulation on tracks at Dadar, Kurla and Bandra railway stations, and local trains running late by 10 to 15 minutes. Spokespersons of the Western Railway and the Central Railway, however, said their suburban services were running normally, despite continuous rainfall since last night. The heavy downpour, which began around midnight with lightning and thunder, continued in the morning, leading to inundation of low-lying areas like King's Circle, Lalbaug, Worli, Dadar, Parel, Kurla and other areas. The water-filled potholes further worsened the road traffic conditions. In a nowcast warning issued at 8.30 am, the civic body said the weatherman has predicted intense to very intense spells of rain and thunderstorms accompanied with lightning and gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph in Mumbai and neighbouring Thane and Raigad districts for the next three hours. A red alert has been issued for Mumbai, Thane and Ratnagiri districts, applicable till 11. 30 am on Monday, a senior IMD Mumbai official said, adding they were keeping a close watch on the weather conditions and further updates will be provided. For the next 24 hours, the IMD has predicted cloudy sky with heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places in the city and suburbs with a possibility of thunder and lightning, besides gusty winds at a speed of 30-40 kmph, a civic official said. In the last 24 hours, the Colaba observatory in south Mumbai recorded 134.4 mm rainfall, while the Santacruz observatory in the suburbs registered 73.2 mm downpour. As per the civic body's rainfall data, the island city recorded an average rainfall of 111.19 mm, followed by 76.46 mm in the eastern suburbs and 74.15 mm in the western suburbs in the 24-hour period ending at 8 am on Monday. The IMD has also issued an 'orange alert' for Palghar, Pune, Ahilyanagar and Beed districts, forecasting heavy rains there, while the rest of Maharashtra is expected to receive light showers or remain dry.
Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad faced a red alert as heavy overnight rains caused significant waterlogging, disrupting traffic and delaying local train services. Kings Circle and Matunga market were severely affected, with Colaba recording the highest rainfall at 88.2 mm.
10 years on, court acquits all 17 accused in rioting case in Maharashtras Thane
MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: Opposition parties on Sunday staged protests across several states against the India-Pakistan Asia Cup cricket match in Dubai, accusing the BJP-led Centre of betraying national sentiment so soon after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed. The Shiv Sena (UBT) led demonstrations in Maharashtra, Jammu and Madhya Pradesh, with workers burning effigies, smashing television sets and launching the Majha Kunku Majha Desh campaign, under which sindoor and other symbolic items will be sent to the Prime Ministers Office. Party leaders Sanjay Raut, Aaditya Thackeray and Kishori Pednekar accused the government of sacrificing nationalism for money, while alleging that the decision to allow the match was taken without even informing the prime minister. Had Balasaheb Thackeray been alive, this match would not have happened, Raut declared. In Delhi, AAP workers protested against restaurants screening the match, while Arvind Kejriwal called playing Pakistan treason. His colleagues vowed to name and boycott outlets showing the game. In Hyderabad, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi asked whether money from cricket is more valuable than the lives lost in Pahalgam. Women workers of the AAP also held a demonstration in Delhi, urging people to boycott the game. AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal said, Playing a match with Pakistan is treason against the country and every Indian is very angry about it, while senior leader Manish Sisodia questioned if the flames of Operation Sindoor have cooled so quickly that cricket matches are being played with the same terrorists. Members of Shive Sena (UBT) stage a protest against the India-Pakistan Asia Cup cricket match, in Thane, Maharashtra, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. Delhi unit president Saurabh Bharadwaj accused the BJP of hypocrisy, saying that when in opposition, it demanded boycotts but now in power it had permitted the game. He also convened an online meeting with party MPs, urging them to boycott the match. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav branded BJP the a partner of Pakistan, accusing it of stoking conflict only to later soften its stance when convenient. Shiv Sena (UBT) workers in Thane and Sidhi also hit out at the Centre for double standards, pointing out that the Modi government had declared after Operation Sindoor that blood and water will not flow together, yet allowed a cricket contest just months later. Opposition leaders united in their charge that the government had ignored the pain of bereaved families, with protests spreading across Maharashtra, Delhi, Jammu, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana on the day of the marquee clash.
Maharashtra: Thane Lok Adalat settles 55,981 cases, Rs 205 crore awarded
According to DLSA Secretary R.S. Pajankar, the hearings were conducted on Saturday across 111 benches specially constituted for the Adalat. He said out of 3,47,204 pending cases, 2,28,971 matters were heard in the Lok Adalat and 55,981 were resolved
67 dog bite cases reported in one day from Kalyan and Dombivli towns in Thane
For the past few weeks, the incidents of dog bites were occurring sporadically in the region, averaging a few cases per day
National Lok Adalat in Thane: Kin of man killed in 2024 road accident get 1.05 cr
Thane smart city waterfront project under scrutiny after structural damages and misuse allegations
National Lok Adalat In Thane: Kin Of Man Killed In 2024 Road Accident Get Rs 1.05 Crore
His widow Priyanka Taigade filed a compensation claim with the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal in Thane.
No PUC, No Fuel: Maharashtra's New Plan To Fight Air Pollution Before Winter
The Maharashtra government is set to implement a new policy to combat violations of air pollution control norms by motorists. Petrol pumps will now have to deny fuel to vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate. State Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Wednesday announced the 'No PUC, No Fuel' policy to curb pollution and prevent the circulation of fake PUC certificates. The minister met state transport department officials and directed them to implement the policy effectively. The date of implementation is yet to be announced. At every petrol pump, vehicles refueling will be scanned through CCTV cameras to determine the validity of their PUC certificate. If a vehicles PUC certificate is invalid, fuel will not be provided. To provide a pollution-free environment to future generations, it is essential for the current generation to impose certain environmentally friendly restrictions on itself. For this purpose, the Pollution Under Control certificate issued to every vehicle must be valid, Sarnaik said. The chain of producing illegal certificates must be completely stopped. To achieve this, the 'No PUC, No Fuel' policy will be strictly enforced at every petrol pump in the future, he added. The 'No PUC, No Fuel' policy was initially announced by the Maharashtra government in November 2019, with plans for implementation from January 2020, but faced challenges and delays, as per reports. Pratap Sarnaikmet state transport department officials on Wednesday. (Photo: X profile) EV Drive Just Changing Pollution Goalpost? Nithin Kamath Raises Concerns Invalid PUC According to Sarnaik, arrangements will be made at petrol pumps to issue PUC certificates immediately, ensuring no inconvenience to motorists. The PUC certificate will have a Unique Identity (UID), allowing its validity to be checked periodically. Furthermore, the Transport Department has issued instructions to launch a vigorous campaign to expose gangs that are currently issuing PUC certificates illegally. The 'No PUC, No Fuel' push comes weeks before winter sets in. Big cities like Mumbai, Thane, and Pune regularly get shrouded in thick smog. Air pollution increases in winter due to temperature inversion, which traps cold, dense air and pollutants close to the ground, preventing their dispersal by warm, rising air that is more common in summer. Vehicle pollution is a major environmental and public health issue in India, with the transport sector contributing significantly to urban air pollution, especially through particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOx). Maharashtra has been actively promoting electric vehicles through various incentives and policies as a long-term strategy to reduce vehicular pollution. Delhi Spent Just One-Third Of Funds Received Under NCAP To Fight Air Pollution: Government Data . Read more on National by NDTV Profit.
Pakistan-backed terror module busted; five individuals across India arrested in multiple raids
NEW DELHI: In a joint operation with state police and central agencies, the Delhi Polices Special Cell has busted a Pakistan handlerbacked pan-India terror module and arrested five people from different States via multiple raids. Two of them were planning to purchase land as a base to initiate caliphate related training activities. The accused have been identified as Ashhar Danish (23), a resident of Bokaro in Jharkhand, Aaftab Qureshi (25), Sufiyan Abubakar Khan (20), a resident of Mumbra, Mohammed Huzaif Yaman (20), a resident of Telangana, and Kamran Qureshi alias Samar Khan (26), a resident of Rajgarh in MP. Simultaneous raids were conducted at multiple locations in Delhi, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, and Madhya Pradesh. Incriminating material, arms, ammunition, and chemicals used in making IEDs were also recovered. Through a tip-off, a terror module with operational footprints in Delhi, Ranchi, Thane, Nizamabad and Rajgarh was identified. The members possessed significant knowledge about preparing gunpowder and fabricating IEDs. A few of them expressed willingness to sacrifice their lives in pursuit of establishing a caliphate in India under the concept of Gazwa-e-Hind, a senior police officer said. It was further revealed that Danish, a key figure, was attempting to procure weapons from Delhi/NCR and chemical substances from agro-chemical shops and online platforms. A trap was laid on Tuesday near Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station, where Qureshi and Sufiyan were intercepted while carrying two semi-automatic pistols, along with 15 live cartridges. During the investigation on Wednesday, joint raids were carried out in Ranchi, Thane, Bengaluru, Nizamabad, and Rajgarh with assistance from the sister agency. Later, Danish was arrested in Ranchi. From his rented room, IED-making components and chemical substances were recovered. He admitted that he had procured arms, ammunition and explosives in pursuance of a criminal conspiracy to establish a caliphate through violent means, Additional Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) Pramod Kushwah said. Danish stated that he was receiving instructions from a Pakistan-based handler and was in constant communication with other module members. Later, Yaman was arrested by Nizamabad, who disclosed his involvement in experiments related to manufacturing arms and ammunition under the guidance of Danish. Police also arrested Kamran from Rajgarh, Kushwah stated. Three pistols, 16 live cartridges, copper sheets and steel hollow pipes, Sulphuric acid, Nitric acid, Sodium bicarbonate, Sulphur powder, pH value checker, ball bearings, weighing machine, Rs 10,500 cash, etc. were recovered from their possession. Danish, a post-graduate in English from Ranchi, began listening to lectures of Dr. Israr Ahmad and gradually adopted radical beliefs. He came across individuals like Aaftab Qureshi and Izhar-Ul-Haq on social media, who shared a similar ideology. He created a group and added around 40 people, where discussions centred on establishing a caliphate, Kushwah said. He also created multiple groups with multiple social media IDs showing himself as CEO of a company, a professor or an NGO operator to disguise any surveillance upon him and his activities. He collected for the procurement of chemicals and purchased Sulphur for making gunpowder. In August, he procured copper plates to manufacture cartridges. He also obtained a bullet and a country-made pistol from Bokaro to study as a prototype for manufacturing arms. Aaftab was active on social media platforms and started consuming radical Islamic content around 2020, including speeches of Tariq Masood, Zakir Naik, Israr Ahmed and Tariq Jameel. He became a member of radical groups discussing Jihadi ideologies. He connected with Danish through various social media platforms, police said. According to the police, Yaman is a B. Pharmacy student who came into contact with Danish three to four years ago, through an online platform. Danish discussed perceived atrocities against Muslims in India and proposed forming a Lashkar to retaliate through armed jihad. Danish assigned him the responsibility of learning firearm manufacturing for jihadist purposes. Kamran admitted that he came into contact with Danish through the WhatsApp group, which promoted radical ideology for the Gazwa-e-Hind. He contributed funds to the Danish and was instructed to recruit more members. He and Danish were also planning to purchase land as a base to initiate caliphate related training activities, police added.
IMD issues yellow alert for Sept 13 and Sept 14 in parts of Mumbai, Thane and Palghar
112 Tourists From Thane Trapped In Nepal, Appeal For Swift Evacuation
As many as 112 tourists from Murbad taluka in Thane district are trapped in Kathmandu and Pokhara cities in Nepal, caught in the turmoil caused by anti-government protests.
Chlorine gas leak at water plant in Bhiwandi; five employees affected
THANE: Five employees were affected following a leak of chlorine gas at a joint water plant of Bhiwandi, Thane and Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporations in Bhiwandi city, an official said on Wednesday. While three employees were discharged after treatment, two were still undergoing treatment for respiratory issues but their condition was stable, he said. The leak at the STEM Water Distribution plant located in Temghar area occurred around 12.30 am on Tuesday, said the fire department official. Officials of the Bhiwandi Municipal Corporation, fire brigade, emergency room, security officers and Shantinagar police station reached the spot and the affected employees were rushed to a private hospital, he said. The gas leak also affected some residents and evacuation of the area was immediately ordered. Firefighters quickly stopped the leak and averted a disaster, the official said. Sandeep Patnavar, Executive Engineer of Bhiwandi Municipal Corporation Water Supply Department, said the situation was completely stable, but a special inspection is being carried out in the plant area as a security measure.
'Lack Of Criminal Intent': Thane Court Acquits Man In 2021 Molestation Case Involving Minor
According to the case, the man was accused of hugging and kissing the minor girl on two occasions on January 9, 2021
Thane's 30-Year-Old Housing Complex Bags Green Award, Brings Power Bill Down From Rs 52K To Rs 18K
The complex reported 41% savings in energy, 35% in water, 59% in material efficiency and a reduction in operational CO emissions of 232.78 tCO/year.
Woman killed, daughter-in-law injured as part of building collapses in Thane
In Thane's Mumbra area, tragedy struck as a building portion collapsed, killing a 62-year-old woman and seriously injuring her 26-year-old daughter-in-law. The incident occurred at Lucky Compound, a site with a history of building collapses, prompting authorities to evacuate and seal the affected building. The structure had been previously flagged as requiring significant repairs.
Hydrochloric acid leak reported at chemical plant in Palghars MIDC Tarapur
The incident occurred around 7 pm at the premises of Aarti Drugs Limited, according to Yasin Tadvi, Chief of the Disaster Management Cell, Thane Municipal Corporation
Court acquits man accused of violating COVID-19 lockdown orders in 2020
Thane: A Thane court has acquitted a man charged with obstructing a public servant and violating lockdown orders during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, noting the complainants sole testimony was insufficient to convict him. Additional Sessions Judge V G Mohite cited lack of corroborating evidence by the prosecution to prove the charges. A copy of 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 .
Man from suburban Mumbai sustains injuries after falling between railway tracks near Thane station
9 drown, 12 missing in separate incidents during Ganesh idol immersions in Maharashtra
MUMBAI: Ganpati festivities culminated on Sunday with lakhs of devotees bidding farewell to the adorable elephant-headed god they consecrated and worshipped for ten days, while at least nine persons drowned and 12 were missing in various incidents related to immersion of idols in Maharashtra. These incidents were reported from Thane, Pune, Nanded, Nashik, Jalgaon, Washim, Palghar and Amravati districts, officials said on Sunday. In Pune district, five persons were swept away in different water bodies in three separate incidents, an official said. Two men were swept away in Bhama river at Waki Khurd and one at Shell Pimpalgaon. Another person slipped into a well at Birwadi in the rural part of the district. A 45-year-old man was swept away at Khed, the Pune official said. Bodies of three persons were recovered, he added. Three persons were swept away in a river in Gandegaon in Nanded district, one of whom was rescued some time later, a local official said. Search was on for the other two, Nanded police said. Similar incidents took place in Sinnar and Kalwan areas of Nashik district. Five persons were swept away in Nashik. The bodies of two persons have been recovered, while efforts are on to trace the others, the official said. Three persons were swept away in Jalgaon in separate incidents, the official said. Three persons from Mundewadi in Thane's Shahapur taluka were swept away in the strong currents of the Bhargavi river near a dam. They were returning after immersing a Ganpati idol, Shahapur Tehsildar Parmeshwar Kasule said. He identified the persons as Datta Lote, Pratip Munde and Kuldeep Jakare. The bodies of Lote and Munde have been retrieved. The search for Jakare is underway, the tehsildar said. In Palghar district, three men who were swept away in a creek during Ganpati idol immersion were saved with the help of a Ro-Ro boat after a quick alert from maritime authorities, officials said on Sunday. The incident took place at around 3 pm on Saturday at Narangi jetty in Virar (West), they said. Two persons drowned in Washim district, a local official said, adding the body of one of them has been recovered. One man drowned in Amravati, as per police. His body was retrieved by the disaster management team. In Mumbai city, where immersion processions extend several hours, a man died of electrocution and five other individuals sustained injuries, civic officials said. The incident occurred on Khairani Road in the Sakinaka area on Sunday morning when a Ganesh idol came into contact with a hanging electric wire. Amid continuous rainfall in Maharashtra, state disaster response teams and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel have been deployed, officials said. In neighbouring Madhya Pradesh, two teenage boys drowned after falling into a stream during the immersion of an idol of Lord Ganesh in Raisen district. The boys drowned after falling into a stream in Gatkheda village on Saturday night, police said.
Ganesh immersions: 4 drown, 13 missing in Maharashtra; NDRF teams deployed
Tragedy struck Maharashtra during Ganesh idol immersions as at least four people drowned and 13 others went missing across various districts. Incidents occurred in Pune, Nanded, Nashik, Jalgaon, Thane, and Amravati, exacerbated by swollen rivers and water bodies due to continuous rainfall. Rescue operations are underway with State Disaster Response teams and the NDRF deployed.
Ganesh idol immersions: 4 persons drown, at least 13 missing in Maharashtra
Tragedy struck Maharashtra during Ganesh idol immersions as at least four people drowned and 13 went missing across various districts. Incidents occurred in Pune, Nanded, Nashik, Jalgaon, Thane, and Amravati, with swollen rivers and water bodies due to continuous rainfall complicating rescue efforts. State and National Disaster Response Forces have been deployed to aid in the search and rescue operations.
Japans Mitsui to operate ONGCs ethane carriers; equity structure under discussion
NEW DELHI, Sept 7:Japanese shipping firm Mitsui O.S.K. Lines will operate two very large ethane carriers for Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) to import petrochemical feedstock for a subsidiary of the state-owned company, sources said. ONGC has entered into a partnership to build, own and operate two very large ethane carriers (VLECs). The two firms are currently discussing equity structure of the joint venture, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter said. Mitsui is likely to own [] The post Japans Mitsui to operate ONGCs ethane carriers; equity structure under discussion appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Japan's Mitsui To Operate ONGC's Large Ethane Carriers
Mitsui is likely to own majority stake in the ships that would be built in Korean shipyards.
IMD issues orange alert for Palghar, heavy showers likely in city and Thane
The ghats of Nashik have been placed under an orange alert and the ghats of Pune under a yellow alert, both expecting heavy rainfall during the day
Not in race to claim credit, working with CM as team: Shinde on ads featuring only Fadnavis
THANE: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has asserted there is no race among the ruling Mahayuti allies to claim credit for work, and that he is working with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis as a team. Shinde made the comments in response to a question over full-page advertisements published in prominent newspapers on Saturday, featuring only CM Fadnavis. One advertisement showed Fadnavis offering floral tributes to the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, while another showed him paying obeisance to Lord Ganesh on the occasion of Anant Chaturdashi, the last day of 10-day Ganpati festival. Both the ads have 'Devabhau' written in Marathi at the bottom. However, it could not be known who sponsored the advertisements. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a public function in Thane on Saturday, Shinde was asked whether the advertisements were an attempt by CM Fadnavis to project himself as the architect of the Maratha reservation. In response, Shinde said, We are not in a race to take credit. Whether it is the Maratha community or the Other Backward Classes (OBC) community, the work of delivering justice to them has been done by the Mahayuti government. The validation of this work was already received in the last assembly elections. Now Devendraji and I have started our second innings as a team. Going forward, our agenda remains the same - development of the state and helping the poor and needy, he said. The issue of Maratha reservation resurfaced recently in the state with activist Manoj Jarange's five-day hunger strike in Mumbai to press for the demand. Jarange launched the protest on August 29 and called it off on September 2 after the state government accepted most of his demands. After the stalemate ended, CM Fadnavis said the government found a solution in the interest of the Maratha community. The ruling Mahayuti comprises the BJP, Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).
Heavy rain likely in some areas of Mum, Thane during visarjan today
Two More Arrests in Thane Hoteliers Attempted Murder Case, Accused Developer is now Wanted by police
Body Of Teen Who Fell Into Creek In Maharashtra From Suburban Train Found
The body of a 19-year-old man who fell into Vitawa creek near Kalwa in Thane district from a suburban train was recovered on Friday afternoon, a civic official said.
Kokannagar Govinda Pathak, along with Sanskruti Yuva Pratishthan Trust, secured a Guinness World Record for erecting a 10-tier human pyramid during Janmashtami celebrations in Thane on August 16, 2025. However, rival Jai Jawan Govinda Pathak contested the recognition, asserting they also achieved the same feat multiple times that day. Guinness officials verified Kokannagar's record based on provided evidence.
Navi Mumbai Woman Robs From Sister's House, Arrested
A 29-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly stealing valuables worth Rs 24.42 lakh from her sister's house in Maharashtra's Thane district within eight hours of the crime, police said on Friday.
Navi Mumbai Woman Robs Rs 24 Lakh From Sister's House, Arrested
A 29-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly stealing valuables worth Rs 24.42 lakh from her sister's house in Maharashtra's Thane district within eight hours of the crime, police said on Friday.
UNITED NATIONS: India has voiced regret over the Ukraine conflict's collateral consequences, including prices of fuel, saying countries of the Global South have been left to fend for themselves, as Delhi underscored that diplomatic efforts hold the promise to end the war and bring lasting peace. India continues to remain concerned over the situation in Ukraine. We maintain that the loss of innocent lives is unacceptable, and no solution can be found on the battlefield, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, said Thursday. Addressing the UN General Assembly debate on The situation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine', Harish said India continues to ote with regret that the collateral consequences of the conflict, including prices of fuel, is affecting the world at large and particularly the countries of the Global South, which have been left to fend for themselves. From our perspective, it is critical that their voices are heard, and their legitimate concerns duly addressed. Underscoring that the wholehearted participation and commitment of all stakeholders are critical for lasting peace, India told the UN General Assembly that it welcomes the ecent positive developments in this direction. Harish said Delhi endorsed last month's summit meeting in Alaska between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, and voiced appreciation for the progress made at the summit. We also note the subsequent diplomatic efforts by the US president in engaging with Ukrainian president and European leaders in Washington Harish said. We believe all these diplomatic efforts hold the promise of bringing to an end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and opening up prospects for a lasting peace. Three days after rolling out the red carpet for Putin for the summit meeting in Alaska, Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and seven other European leaders - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte - in the White House. Harish said Prime Minister Narendra Modi remains in touch with Putin, Zelensky and the European leadership on the evolving situation. Underlining that an early end to the Ukraine conflict is in everyone's interest, Harish referred to Modi's message that this is not an era of war and emphasised that Delhi stands ready to support diplomatic efforts for an early end to the conflict. Hours before India's statement at the UNGA, Modi spoke with European Council President Antnio Costa and von der Leyen. Exchanged views on issues of mutual interest and efforts for bringing an early end to the conflict in Ukraine, Modi said in a post on X. Earlier on Thursday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also spoke with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and discussed bilateral cooperation as well the Ukraine conflict. India supports an early end to this conflict and the establishment of an enduring peace, Jaishankar said. Sybiha said he informed Jaishankar about the current battlefield situation and Ukraine's efforts to achieve a just peace. We rely on India's authoritative voice and active role in supporting the full cessation of hostilities and broader international peace efforts, Sybiha said, adding that he and Jaishankar agreed to meet during the upcoming high-level UN General Assembly session. Modi met Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin, China, earlier this week and the two leaders exchanged views on regional and global developments, including the peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine. Last week, Modi and Zelensky spoke over phone and exchanged views on the ongoing conflict, its humanitarian aspect, and efforts to restore peace and stability. Harish stressed that India has consistently advocated that the path of dialogue and diplomacy is the only way forward to end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, no matter how insurmountable such a course may appear. He said India's approach to the Ukraine conflict continues to be people-centric, providing humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and economic support to friends and partners in the Global South, including some of India's neighbours who are facing economic distress.
Mishap on Thane flyover kills biker, injures car driver
In the chaos of the crash, a motorcyclist riding on the flyover was struck by one of the vehicles. The impact flung the rider off the elevated structure, leading to his death on the spot, the officer added
Land row: Thane man crushed under car multiple times
Man Acquitted In Sexual Assault Case, His Relieved Mother Collapses In Court
A special court in Maharashtra's Thane district has acquitted a 28-year-old man in a sexual assault case involving a minor girl after he spent five years in jail.
In Haryana, warnings have been issued for Karnal, Indri, Thanesar, Kaithal, Nilokheri, Radaur, Barara, Jagadhri, Chhachhrauli, Narayangarh, Panchkula, Guhla, Pehowa, Shahabad, Ambala, and Kalka. Chandigarh is also covered under the red alert.
Thane Woman Dies By Suicide During Video Call With Boyfriend: Police
A 23-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide during a video call with her boyfriend in Maharashtra's Thane district, prompting his detention after accusations of harassment and blackmail, a police source said on Sunday.
Publicise panel report on hydrocarbon exploration, Anti-methane Project Federation urges T.N. govt.
Thane Man Thrashes Friend Over Loan Dispute, Threatens To Remove His Kidney
A Panvel man allegedly assaulted his friend over unpaid loan dues, threatened kidney removal, and stole Rs 12300; police registered a case.
3-year-old boy from Gujarat kidnapped, strangled by cousin; Body found in Mumbai train toilet
AHMEDABAD: Gujarat's Surat city has been shaken by the chilling kidnapping and murder of a 3-year-old boy. The prime suspect, his own cousin, dumped the child's body in a train toilet in Mumbai before vanishing with the mother's mobile phone. Now, multiple police teams are chasing him across Maharashtra and Bihar in a high-stakes manhunt. The Amroli Police of Surat City and Surat Crime Branch are now locked in a cross-state chase for the accused, 26-year-old Vikas, who is on the run after allegedly strangling his little cousin. The nightmare began on August 21, when Vikas who had recently arrived from Bihar to stay with his aunt Durgadevi in Amroli area of Surat took her son, Akash alias Aarav, out to play. Both disappeared soon after, along with Durgadevi's mobile phone. Days later, Akash's body was discovered stuffed inside the dustbin of an AC train coach toilet at Lokmanya Tilak station, Mumbai. The boy had been strangled with the very rope tied around his neck. The accused, a native of Siwan in Bihar, escaped immediately after the murder. Police sources revealed he had previously worked in Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait, and has been living a reclusive, erratic life since returning. The investigation gained momentum after police traced the missing mobile phone belonging to the child's mother which Vikas carried with him. However, he has kept officers off-track by frequently switching the device on and off, leaving only fleeting signals in Mumbai, Thane and Bihar. CCTV footage from railway stations on the Kushinagar train's route and Lokmanya Tilak station has become the focus of the probe. At the same time, officers are struggling to extract details from the grieving family, who remain in deep shock. Police insiders describe Vikas as a loner with no friends and no personal mobile phone often wandering without purpose. No prior criminal record has surfaced so far, but his sudden violent act has stunned investigators. Tensions had reportedly been simmering in the family. Vikas's mother Rabri Devi had been living with her sister Durgadevi in Surat, but quarrels broke out over accommodation and work. Whether this dispute triggered the killing remains unanswered. At present, five teams from the Surat Citys Amroli Police, Crime Branch, and Local Crime Branch are deployed in Mumbai, Thane and Bihar to nab the fugitive.
Mumbai: Thane civic body forms special squad to curb unauthorised constructions
The Thane Municipal Corporation has established a special squad to combat unauthorized construction in Diva and Mumbra, responding to numerous complaints. Commissioner Saurabh Rao ordered the team's formation after a review meeting, emphasising the urgency of addressing violations.
Man Kills Woman, 75, Attacks Her 97-Year-Old Mother In Maharashtra: Cops
Police have arrested a man for allegedly killing a 75-year-old woman and stealing her jewellery besides attacking her nonagenarian mother in Thane district of Maharashtra, officials said on Saturday.
Torrential rains in Maharashtra displace over 4,000 people in two days; Raigad worst hit
MUMBAI: Torrential rains over the past two days has displaced around 4,143 people across Maharashtra, with Raigad district reporting the highest number at 1,332, according to the state disaster management authority. On August 19, rain-related incidents, including wall collapses, drowning, falling trees and landslides, killed 10 people and injured two, while 52 animals also died, the report said. The data showed Raigad recorded the largest displacement at 1,332, followed by 610 in Thane, 471 in Sangli, 438 in Palghar, 361 in Satara, 350 in KurlaKranti Nagar, 293 in Nanded and 212 in Pune. Authorities said most displaced people have been temporarily accommodated in relatives houses, schools, colleges and community halls. Food, water, blankets and medicines are being provided. As a precaution, 18 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been deployed for rescue operations. In the last 24 hours, the heaviest rainfall was reported in the Mumbai suburbs, Thane, Raigad, Mumbai city and Ratnagiri. In Mumbai, 32 incidents of electric short circuit were reported, including one that killed 17-year-old Deepak Pillai in Bhandup. The city also reported 93 tree-fall incidents 27 in South Mumbai, 23 in the eastern suburbs and 42 in the western suburbs. Fourteen house collapses were recorded, including four in Mumbai city, seven in the eastern suburbs and three in the western suburbs. Meanwhile, the downpour has also brought relief, with four reservoirs supplying drinking water to Mumbai Modak Sagar, Tansa, Tulsi and Vihar now overflowing. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday chaired a review meeting, directing local administrations to extend all possible help to the displaced and relocate people at risk from flooding rivers. He also asked revenue officials to carry out surveys of damaged crops so that compensation can be provided to farmers in time. 782 passengers rescued from two Mumbai monorail trains stalled amid torrential rain
Sena (UBT)-MNS panel loses BEST credit society poll; BJP mocks Thackeray brand as reduced to zero
MUMBAI: In a jolt to the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the MNS, their panel has lost all 21 seats in the election to the BEST Employees Cooperative Credit Society Ltd, a platform where the two parties came together amid a buzz about a pan-Maharashtra alliance. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis accused the Sena (UBT)-MNS of politicising the credit society polls around the Thackeray brand. The defeat prompted the BJP to mock the Thackeray brand, saying it has turned to zero. Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut downplayed the defeat, saying he had no information about the results. The Thackeray brand can never fail. The credit society election is neither a final exam nor a unit test (for the upcoming local body polls), Raut said. Suhas Samant, president of the BEST Kamgar Sena, aligned with the Sena (UBT), told PTI on Wednesday that the defeat of all its 21 candidates was shocking. The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and the Sena (UBT), headed by cousins Raj and Uddhav Thackeray, respectively, came together on one platform to contest the election, seen as a precursor to a possible alliance between the two parties. Voting was held on Monday for the election to the cooperative credit society linked to the employees of the civic undertaking Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST), which runs the citys ubiquitous red buses. Counting began on Tuesday and continued till late at night. A usually low-key and obscure election, the Sena (UBT) envisaged it to make the election a platform to showcase the unity of the two Thackeray cousins, a Sena (UBT) leader said. Leaders from the Sena (UBT) and MNS had said the latter did not have enough strength in the BEST undertaking, but this poll gave the two parties a platform to test their joint clout ahead of the much wider elections to urban and rural local bodies, including the cash-rich Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The BEST is the transport wing of the BMC, which was controlled by the Bal Thackeray-founded Shiv Sena for over two decades before it went under administrator control a few years ago. The two parties had formed a panel named Utkarsh and fielded 21 candidates for the polls. The Sena (UBT) nominated 18 candidates, the MNS two, while one was from the Association of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes aligned with them. The rival panel of Shashank Rao bagged the maximum 14 seats. There were five panels in the fray, including the Sahakar Samruddhi owing allegiance to BJP MLC Prasad Lad. There was also a union supporting the Shiv Sena, led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Money prevailed in this election, Samant claimed. MNS leader Sandeep Deshpande had alleged on Monday that money was being used to lure voters in the BEST credit society polls. After the result, Deshpande on Wednesday said it should not be seen as a litmus test for the local body polls. The war has not ended yet, he said. Rao, son of the late veteran trade union leader Sharad Rao, called the results a victory for BEST employees, who he said have rejected the Sena (UBT)-led group because of their anti-worker policies. He said CM Fadnavis and Mumbai BJP head Ashish Shelar have always supported the BEST workers. Shelar, who is also a state minister, described the win as a good omen for his party in Mumbai. For the BJP, this is a positive sign from Mumbaikars. Workers and employees have backed us, while those fighting for pat (credibility) and pedhi (money) have been handed a big pumpkin. Once again, it is clear that workers and labourers are with us, Shelar said on social media. This is indeed a huge positive sign, he added. Despite the election being conducted through ballot papers, we have won. So-called political analysts, experts alleging vote theft, and self-styled fearless speakers have been exposed. Mumbaikars are with us, and Mumbai is ours, Shelar asserted. Echoing his views, BJP state chief spokesperson Keshav Upadhye said the outcome underscored the waning influence of the Thackeray cousins. The poll came amid speculation of a possible alliance between the Sena (UBT) and the MNS for the forthcoming local body polls in the state. Lad in a post on X said, The Thackeray brand turned out to be zero in the BEST employees' cooperative credit society election. The boss of the brand could not even win a single seat. We have shown them their position. Shinde, who had led a rebellion to split the original Shiv Sena in 2022, also seized on the opportunity to target the. Some had predicted we would not win even one seat (in assembly polls), yet we won 60 of the 80 we contested. When they win elections, EVMs are good, but when they lose, EVMs are bad. Even the BEST union election held on ballot papers proved their claims hollow, he said at an event in Thane. People have done the work of busting the brand. They have backed us, which is why we won the Vidhan Sabha polls. Mahayuti will win a thumping majority in local body polls, he added. The BEST Employees Cooperative Credit Society Ltd has the civic undertaking's existing and former employees as members, who form the electoral college. The credit society has more than 15,000 members and, for years, was dominated by the BEST Kamgar Sena, which is aligned with the Sena (UBT).
Mumbai Weather Forecast: IMD Issues Yellow Alert For Aug. 21, Moderate Showers Expected From Friday
Several areas in Mumbai will continue to witness heavy rainfall until Thursday, with conditions expected to normalise in the following days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday. Extremely heavy rainfall in the past four days has brought the city to a standstill, severely disrupting daily life. The weather agency issued an orange alert for Wednesday, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places across Mumbai. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Thursday as heavy rain is expected in many areas of the city. From Friday onwards, the rainfall intensity is expected to subside in Mumbai with moderate showers between Aug. 22 and Aug 24, as per the IMD forecast. Between Aug. 16 and 20, Mumbais Santacruz weather station recorded a staggering 875 mm of rainfall, according to IMD data. During this time, Colaba station received 394 mm of rainfall. The agency had issued a red alert for the city on Monday and Tuesday as extremely heavy rainfall continued, leading to severe waterlogging on roads and major disruptions to train and flight services. In the Brihanmumbai (Mumbai city and suburbs) area, extremely heavy rainfall occurred over the past two to three days. In some places, unprecedented rainfall, exceeding 350 millimetres in a short period, poured down, the organisation said on Wednesday. Mumbai: Scared Passengers Were Even Ready To Jump Off Stranded Monorail, Says Rescuer ( ) - . . , (on Mumbai, BMC (@mybmc) August 20, 2025 The impact of the continuous downpour spilled over into Wednesday, with waterlogged streets and partially disrupted train services still affecting daily life. Several leading airlines, including IndiGo and SpiceJet, also urged their passengers to plan ahead, warning that adverse weather conditions could continue to impact services. The seven water-supplying lakes in Mumbai also witnessed a significant surge in total storage levels, with four lakes overflowing, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data on Wednesday morning showed. Tulsi and Vihar lakes became the latest to start overflowing after reaching their peak capacity due to the incessant rainfall in the last few days. Both lakes have received more than 500 mm rainfall each in the last 48 hours. Modak Sagar and Tansa lakes, which had started overflowing in July but later saw a dip in water levels, have once again reached their peak capacity, according to the BMC data. Other lakes are also above 90%, taking the combined capacity of all seven lakes to over 95% of the total capacity of 14.47 lakh million litres. Mumbai Rains: Day-wise Weather Forecast For This Week Aug. 20: Heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places very likely Aug. 21: Heavy rainfall at isolated places very likely Aug. 22: Generally cloudy sky with moderate rain expected Aug. 23: Generally cloudy sky with moderate rain expected Aug. 24: Moderate rainfall expected Aug. 25: Rainfall likely in Mumbai Aug. 26: Rainfall likely in Mumbai Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Churchgate-Dahanu Trains Delayed; IMD Issues Red Alert For Thane, Palghar . Read more on National by NDTV Profit.
Maharashtra government inks MoUs worth Rs 42,000 crore ahead of local polls
MUMBAI: Ahead of the upcoming local body elections, the Maharashtra government has given a major push to urban infrastructure by signing eight memoranda of understanding (MoUs), paving the way for investments worth over Rs 42,000 crore and generating 25,000 jobs. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that Maharashtra is turning into a Data central capital and capital of solar power. He added that the huge investment is coming in both the data and solar power sectors. The eight MoUs have been signed with an expected investment of Rs 42,892 crores, and that will generate 25,000 jobs in the state. There is also aboost for the Hyperloop project. The big transformation is happening in the logistics, transport, and mobility sector across India, and Maharashtra is taking the big leap, CM Devendra Fadnavis said. As per state government data, the state inked the Rs 10,900 crore investment with Jupitar International Ltd, which will invest in Solar power projects. This said investment will generate 8308 jobs in the state. Besides, an MoU with Rochak System Pvt Ltd for setting up the data centre with the investment of Rs 2508 crore and 1000 jobs will be generated. The state government also signed the Rs 2564 crore worth MoU with Rovision Tech Hub with the expectation of 1100 jobs generation. There are many more such firms, with the state government having signed the MoU and which will encourage to conversion of Maharashtra into a data and solar capital in India. Moreover, CM Fadnavis, on Thursday, in a cabinet meeting, approved several infrastructure development projects that included approval of the third and fourth rail lines connecting Mumbai to Lonavala, and new 268 air-conditioned (AC) local trains for Mumbai. The cabinet also approved the Navi Mumbai to Thane, a 25-kilometer elevated road that will connect to major suburbs and the Navi Mumbai airport and improve connectivity. Besides, it has given the green signal to the Mumbai metro line 11 that will connect a 16 Km metro line from the Gateway of India to the Wadala depot. The expected cost of this Metro 11 project is Rs 24,000 crore, and funds for this project will be raised from the Japanese Bank.
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Schools and colleges will remain closed in Thane and Navi Mumbai on Wednesday, August 20. But BMC has not issued any such information yet.
Houses inundated, villages cut off as incessant rains batter Thane, Palghar
Heavy rains caused flooding in Thane and Palghar, Maharashtra. Houses were submerged, and walls collapsed. Villages were cut off. A man was injured in Thane. Ghodbunder Road was closed. People were rescued from a submerged SUV. Authorities are on high alert. Residents in flood-prone areas are asked to relocate. Emergencies should be reported quickly.
20 die in rain-related incidents in Thane in 4 months; over 1,800 mm showers recorded this season
Tragic rain-related incidents in Maharashtra's Thane district have claimed the lives of 20 people in the last four months, with the region receiving 1,842.9 mm of rainfall this monsoon season. The fatalities were caused by tree falls, drowning, lightning strikes, and electrocution.
Mumbai rains 2025: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Thane, Palghar, and nearby districts in Maharashtra due to extremely heavy rainfall. In response, authorities declared a holiday for schools and colleges across five districts, including Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg. The precautionary closure was announced to ensure public safety. Emergency services were put on standby, and transport services saw delays in affected regions. IMD continues to monitor the situation and issue necessary weather updates.
Heavy rains praralyse Mumbai: Offices shut, transport disrupted amid IMD red alert
Torrential rainfall lashed Mumbai on Tuesday, bringing the city to a near standstill as low-lying areas were submerged, local train services delayed, and road traffic severely disrupted. In response to the heavy downpour, authorities shut schools, colleges, and government offices, urging citizens to stay indoors. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced the closure of all government and semi-government offices, except essential services, as a precautionary measure following a red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Private establishments were advised to allow employees to work from home. In the 24 hours ending Tuesday morning, several areas recorded over 200 mm of rainfall, with Vikhroli in the eastern suburbs receiving the highest at 255.5 mm, followed by Byculla (241 mm), Juhu (221.5 mm), and Bandra (211 mm). Mahalaxmi saw the lowest at 72.5 mm. Heavy waterlogging was reported across the city, including in Andheri, Borivali, Chembur, Sion, Dadar, and Matunga, crippling traffic and public transport. Key routes like the Eastern Express Highway, Eastern Freeway, and Mumbai-Gujarat highway witnessed flooding. Bus services of the BEST were rerouted in multiple locations, while suburban train services on both Central and Western Railway lines ran late by up to 10 minutes. A technical snag between Ambivali and Shahad on the Central line added to commuter woes, though railway officials claimed that water levels on the tracks remained below danger levels. The IMD has forecast very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall for Mumbai and surrounding districts through Tuesday, accompanied by gusty winds reaching 4555 kmph. A high tide of 3.75 metres at 9:16 am and another of 3.14 metres at 8:53 pm is expected to worsen the waterlogging. The Directorate of Higher Education also declared a holiday for all senior colleges across Maharashtras Konkan region, including Palghar, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg districts. Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel, warning of potential hazards, especially near the coastline. Step out only if necessary. Were on high alert and ready to assist in any emergency, he posted on X (formerly Twitter). All civic and emergency response agencies remain on high alert as rains continue to batter the city.
Heavy rains disrupt trains, roads, and daily life in Mumbai
Relentless overnight downpours brought Mumbai to a standstill Tuesday morning, submerging roads, crippling local train services, and prompting authorities to shut schools and colleges across the city and neighbouring Konkan districts. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a red alert for Mumbai and adjoining areas, forecasting extremely heavy rainfall. The warning proved accurate, with several areas recording over 150 mm of rain in just 21 hours. Low-lying areas such as Gandhi Market, Dadar, Chembur, Borivali, Andheri, and Sion were heavily waterlogged, causing severe traffic snarls. Train services were also delayed across multiple suburban routes. The city saw particularly intense rainfall between 5 am and 6 am, with localities like Mumbai Central, Grant Road, Dadar, Worli, and Malabar Hill recording between 40 mm and 65 mm in just one hour. The Directorate of Higher Education declared a holiday for all senior colleges in Palghar, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg as a precautionary measure. With no immediate let-up expected, authorities have urged citizens to stay indoors and avoid non-essential travel.
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Due to heavy rainfall in Karnatakas Dharwad district over the past couple of days authorities have announced a holiday for schools on August 19
Maharashtra rain fury: Seven dead, crops damaged; Mumbai, Thane, other districts on red alert
MUMBAI: Heavy rain across Maharashtra has left seven people dead, damaged nearly two lakh hectares of standing crops, and caused widespread disruption to property and daily life. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday reviewed the situation with divisional commissioners via video conference. He directed revenue and administrative officers to conduct damage assessments of affected crops and properties and ensure timely compensation. So far, seven people have died due to heavy rain, and several rivers have also crossed the danger level. The alert message has been sent to the concerned people, Fadnavis said In Sambhaji Nagar district alone, 800 villages were affected. The two lakh hectares of land with standing crops got damaged. The panchanama will be carried out and compensations will also be given, he added. The chief minister also instructed officials to provide shelter, food and other necessities to people stranded by floods and heavy rain. Authorities have declared holidays for schools and colleges on Tuesday as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for August 18-19 in Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and Palghar districts and a yellow and orange alerts for other parts of the state. Mumbai reels under 177 mm rain in 8 hours; flights hit, schools shut as red alert issued The state government has asked local administrations to close schools and colleges in districts under heavy rain warnings. In Marathwada, five people drowned in flooding, while two others died in house and wall collapse incidents. In Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) declared a holiday for all schools. Afternoon classes were also cancelled, its PRO said. Waterlogging caused severe traffic congestion across the city. Airlines issued advisories to passengers after the city remained lashed by heavy showers for a fourth consecutive day. IndiGo and Akasa Air urged travellers to check flight status and plan their journeys in advance due to flooding and traffic disruptions. Both carriers posted updates on their official X handles. Thane, Mumbai and Navi Mumbai face the wrath Incessant heavy rains on Monday triggered a landslide in a hilly area in Kalyan in Thane district, damaging four houses, officials said. The landslide occurred on Monday afternoon at Netivali Hill in the Jai Bhavani Nagar area of Kalyan. Nobody was injured. Roads in several areas across Thane, Palghar, and Navi Mumbai regions were waterlogged, and traffic crawled as copious downpours lashed the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Some residents have been shifted to a municipal school in Netivali for safety, and arrangements for food and accommodation have been made, said Deputy Commissioner Sanjay Jadhav of the Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC). Thane city recorded more than 100 mm of rainfall at 4.30 pm, said Yasin Tadvi, chief of the disaster management cell of the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC). Elsewhere in Thane district, rescue teams used boats to transport schoolchildren in Kalwa, where heavy flooding disrupted movement. Meanwhile, Navi Mumbai recorded 115.17 mm of rainfall from 8.30 am on August 17 to 8.30 am on August 18, with another 83.68 mm between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm. The city had earlier logged 134.68 mm and 105.70 mm of rainfall over the preceding two days. Despite the heavy downpour, officials said proactive measures kept the situation under control. Our teams are removing blockages in drains, deploying additional pumps, and monitoring tide levels. Citizens should remain indoors except for essential work and contact the civic helpline for emergencies, said Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation Commissioner Kailash Shinde. In the wake of heavy rains in Mumbai over the last few days, Vihar lake, one of the key sources of potable water for the metropolis, started overflowing on Monday afternoon, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said. The lake, which has a storage capacity of 2,769.8 crore litres, is the sixth of the seven reservoirs, that supply potable water to Mumbai, to overflow, bringing relief to local residents. The lake, located in the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, overflowed at 2.45 pm , the BMC said. Last year, the lake started overflowing almost a month early, on July 25. A day before, another lake in Mumbai, Tulsi, overflowed following heavy rains in the city and suburbs. Mumbai receives 3,800 MLD (millions of litres per day) water from seven reservoirs -- Bhatsa, Upper Vaitarna, Middle Vaitarna, Tansa, Modak Sagar, Vihar and Tulsi -- located in Mumbai, Thane and Nashik districts. The scenic Powai lake in Mumbai also started overflowing earlier this year, but its water is not used for drinking purpose, BMC officials said.
Schools To Be Shut On August 19 After IMD Issues Red Alert For Mumbai And Thane
The civic body also declared a holiday for schools on Monday after heavy rains lashed the city since Sunday night, resulting in disruption to daily life across Mumbai.
Heavy rains in Mumbai for third day, low-lying areas inundated; IMD issues red alert
MUMBAI : Mumbai continued to receive heavy rains for the third consecutive day on Monday, with the IMD sounding a 'red alert' for the metropolis and neighbouring districts, officials said. The blinding rain in some parts of the city affected visibility and slowed down vehicular movement, as per motorists. Roads in several areas got inundated after the heavy downpour. Some low-lying areas like the Andheri Subway and Lokhandwala Complex witnessed water accumulation at a few locations, affecting traffic movement. Local trains, considered as the lifeline of the metropolis, were running late by 15 to 20 minutes, according to officials and commuters. There was no diversion of any routes of bus services of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking, the officials said. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Mumbai, and neighbouring Thane and Raigad districts, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places and extremely heavy showers at isolated locations on Monday and Tuesday. It also issued a red alert for Ratnagiri district on Monday, and an orange alert for Sindhudurg on Monday and Tuesday. People make their way amid heavy rain, in Mumbai Heavy rains have been lashing Mumbai since Saturday. After the heavy downpour overnight on Monday, the rain intensity further increased from 9 am, a civic official said. The island city, eastern and western suburbs recorded an average rainfall of 37 mm, 39 mm and 29 mm, respectively, in just one hour from 9 am. Chembur in the eastern suburbs recorded the highest rainfall of 65 mm, followed by 50 mm in Shivaji Nagar in the one-hour period, the official said. In the 24 hours ending at 8 am on Monday, the island city recorded an average rainfall of 54.58 mm, the eastern suburbs received 72.61 mm, while the western suburbs recorded 65.86 mm rain, according to officials. Several areas recorded more than 100 mm rainfall during the period, they said.
IMD issues flash floods alert in Mumbai, Goa, Konkan due to heavy rains for next 24 hours. In its latest report, IMD also issues warning for heavy rainfall in Goa, Gujarat and Maharashtra until...
Dahi Handi festival in Maharashtra witnesses historic world record in human pyramid formation
MUMBAI: Maharashtra celebrated the Dahi Handi festival by making a historic world record with the formation of a ten-tier Govindahuman pyramid in Thane. During the Dahi Handi festival, one Govinda died while tying the rope to climb for Govindas at Mankhurd, while 30 Govindas got injured in different parts of the city in Mumbai. The historic world record was achieved by Jogeshwari's Konkan Nagar Govinda Pathak by forming a 10-tier human pyramid at the Sanskruti Dahi Handi festival in Thane, hosted by Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik. It was this year's first 10-storey pyramid. This pathak also incorporated a Char Ekka' formation. It's a formation where four participants are stacked atop a single person. This feat requires remarkable strength, balance, and coordination. The transport minister, Sarnaik, congratulated the team, saying, This is not a record, it's a sign of focus, teamwork, and organisation. The Govindas have indeed shown skill and commitment. The minister also awarded Rs 25 lakh as a cash prize to this mandal that made the world record by forming a tenth-tierhuman pyramid. Earlier, the ninth-tier formation of a human pyramid was done by Jai Jawan Mitra Mandal Govinda for five consecutive years. But Jogeshwari's Konkan Nagar Govinda Pathak, by forming a 10-tier human pyramid, broke all previous records. Dahi Handi has been celebrated with much fanfare in Maharashtra, mostly in metro cities of Mumbai, Pune, and Nasik, by forming a human pyramid. This festival, inspired by the legend of Lord Krishna's love for butter, has grown into a grand spectacle in Maharashtra over the years. Celebrities also attend this event. In Mankhurd, a 32-year-old Govinda named Shivkumar Chaurdhari,losthis balance and died while tying the rope. In the city civic hospital, 30 Govindas who got injured were admitted for medical treatment. Among them, 15 received treatment and were discharged. Earlier in the day, two residents of Vikhroli Parksite died while the other two were injured in a landslide incident. The residents alleged that the BMC had not sent any prior notice this year to evacuate the area, which is prone to such accidents during monsoons. These two people died after soil and stones from a hillock collapsed on their hut at Varsha Nagar in Vikhroli Parksite amid heavy rains in the wee hours of the day.
Govindas build 10-layer pyramid, min says world record
A Govinda squad in Thane, India, formed a 10-layer human pyramid during a Dahi Handi event, with organizers claiming it as a world record. A prize of Rs 25 lakh was announced for the team.
Alien world found under the ocean; Scientists discover the planets deepest hidden ecosystem
In the remote Pacific Ocean trenches, scientists have discovered a unique, methane-fueled ecosystem thriving at record depths. This community, consisting of clams, tube worms, and mollusks, relies on chemosynthesis rather than sunlight for energy. The hadal trenches also act as significant carbon sinks, playing a crucial role in regulating greenhouse gases, but face threats from deep-sea mining and pollution.
Mumbai weather: Heavy rains batter city causing widespread waterlogging amid IMD's Orange alert
Mumbai rain: The city is grappling with severe waterlogging due to incessant rainfall, prompting an orange alert from the IMD for Mumbai and Thane, valid from August 16-17, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall. Raigad is under a red alert, anticipating extremely heavy rain.
Raut Says No Power In Country Can Defeat United Thackerays
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut announced on Friday that Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray are considering contesting the upcoming municipal elections in Mumbai, Thane, Nashik, and other cities together.
MUMBAI: After Raj Thackeray asserted the Thackeray brand in Mumbai, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said that both the Thackeray brothers-- Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray--after joining hands over the language row, are set to join hands politically for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and other municipal corporation elections. Sanjay Raut said that Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS are in talks to tie for the upcoming BMC, Nasik, Thane, and other municipal corporation elections. He said that no one stops both brothers from coming together and fighting for the Marathi manoos. Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS, both not only contest the upcoming local body including the BMC election, together, but we are also confident to win these corporations as well. Some people are trying to disrupt the alliance of the Thackeray brothers, but no wild power can stop them from coming together now, Raut said. Earlier, while addressing his party workers, Raj Thackeray said that in Mumbai, the Thackeray brand is important and has strong relevance, and he asked his party workers to prepare for the local body elections. Sanjay Raut criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that before 2014, India was a better country, but since Modi arrived in Delhi, India has fallen into big potholes. Modi has destroyed the countrys economy and social fabric. Earlier, people were religious and spiritual, but Modi and the BJP have been converting them into fanatics. And fanaticism is dividing the country on religious and caste lines. This is the British people's strategy: divide and rule and destroy. Therefore, the freedom of our country is in trouble, Raut alleged. He also said PM Modi gave the call for Atmanirbhar Bharat, but he forgot that the Congress party had first coined the slogan of Swadeshi. Modi has destroyed our foreign policy. Once the US was close to India is imposing a tariff and threatening more percentage of tariff percentage. The US president is closer to our enemy state of Pakistan. This is harsh irony, Raut said. He also criticised Modi for not speaking against Trump and for not confronting China. In the backdrop of vote theft allegations by the Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Raj Thackeray warned his people to check the voting list, the added and deleted names from the voting list. Plea against MNS, Raj Thackeray: SC asks petitioner to move Bombay HC
Uddhav and Raj Thackeray will contest civic elections together, says Sanjay Raut
Sanjay Raut announced that Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS will contest upcoming civic elections together in Mumbai, Thane, Nashik, and Kalyan-Dombivali, aiming to unite Marathi-speakers. Raut stated discussions are ongoing with MNS for an alliance. BJP leaders dismissed the announcement, questioning whether the Thackeray cousins had even spoken and accusing Sena (UBT) of only remembering Marathi voters near elections.
Protesters hold up roosters, chickens to oppose meat ban in Thane
Thane: Members of many opposition parties, meat sellers associations and community groups on Friday protested outside the headquarters of the Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation in Thane district to oppose the civic bodys meat ban. Holding live roosters and chickens, they raised slogans to slam the local civic bodys order to close meat shops and abattoirs 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 .
In a rare honor, Rani Bhosale, superintendent of Thane Central Jail, and her husband Rajaram Bhosale, an additional superintendent, have received the President's Medal for Meritorious Service. They are among eight Maharashtra prison personnel recognized with police medals. The awards acknowledge their long-standing commitment to prison management. Other recipients include officers from Mumbai, Byculla, and Kolhapur jails.
