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The woman, a resident of Old Sangavi in Pimpri Chinchwad, died after a temporary iron structure constructed for a Dahi Handi event collapsed on her while it was being dismantled on Friday night. Workers were dismantling the structure after the event had concluded when a heavy portion fell on her

Ten Govindas were injured during Dahi Handi 2026 celebrations and admitted to two hospitals in Maharashtra's Thane, with injuries including fractures, head injuries and minor injuries, authorities said

In the city hospitals, 29 injured Govindas were reported, of whom four are still under treatment and 25 have been discharged. Two injured Govindas were reported from the eastern suburbs, both of whom have been discharged. One injured Govinda was reported from the western suburbs and has also been discharged

According to the order, the restrictions have been introduced as a preventive measure to curb any potential breach of peace, disturbance to public order, unlawful assembly, riots or affrays within the jurisdiction of the Commissioner of Police, Greater Mumbai

The action followed an investigation into Crime No. 67/2026, registered under relevant Sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985

The action was carried out by the ANC's Kandivali Unit on Friday following a tip-off from secret informants. The accused were arrested during the operation and booked under relevant Sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985

From the narrow alleyways of Lalbaug and Dadar in central Mumbai to mega-venues in Thane, the air was filled with the beats of dhols as troupes of young govindas, both male and female, travelled to venues across the city and suburbs

Upper Vaitarna stood at 602.87 metres, against its full supply level (FSL) of 603.51 metres and lowest drawdown level (LDL) of 595.44 metres. The reservoir held 2,06,767 ML, equivalent to 91.07 per cent of its useful live storage. Its water level rose by 0.06 metres over the past 24 hours

Between 8 am on September 4 and 8 am on September 5, Mumbai recorded average rainfall of 9.21 mm in the city, 4.11 mm in the eastern suburbs and 3.31 mm in the western suburbs

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Police advise advance planning for travel as routes in South Mumbai, Bandra, Dadar, Parel, Ghatkopar, and Thane face restrictions

Corporators across the city say celebrations are much safer nowadays, with errant mandals facing police action

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The restrictions have been introduced to manage traffic and ensure the smooth movement of vehicles and pedestrians as large numbers of devotees are expected to visit the Mount Mary Church during the fair, a traffic police notification said

Speaking at the India-Belgium High-Level Dialogue in Mumbai, Maharashtra CM Fadnavis said the trade agreement was not only about tariffs, regulations and market access, but also about building a wider partnership based on trust

Special arrangements have been made at Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital in Sion, KEM Hospital in Parel and Nair Hospital in Mumbai Central, BMC said

Maharashtra State Commission for Women Member Secretary Nandini Awade held a meeting at the Women and Child Development Commissionerate in Pune to review the case

The measures have been introduced to manage traffic and ensure the safety of people as large crowds and Govinda groups are expected to gather at Jambori Maidan

Additional Municipal Commissioner (Projects) Abhijit Bangar instructed officials to identify the root causes of complaints related to irregular water supply, low pressure, inadequate supply, changes in distribution timings, pipeline leakages, and other technical issues

The blocks are part of a 15-day programme being undertaken until the midnight of September 11-12. For the current phase, the block will be operated from midnight to 5 am on the nights of September 4-5, September 5-6 and September 6-7 on the UP and DOWN North East line

The two-day conference is being organised by the Department of Official Language under the Union Government and is expected to bring together officials and employees from government departments, public sector undertakings and banks from across the country

According to data released by the Mumbai Police, the detection rate for serious crimes remained high during the first eight months of the year. The police recorded 99 per cent detection in murder cases, while the rate for attempted murder and dacoity cases stood at 100 per cent each

Thirteen stalls were located on the footpath along the road from Mumbai Central railway station towards Nair Hospital, while two were on Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Road. BMC also found that 27 stallholders along the Mumbai Central-Nair Hospital route had occupied more space than the area allotted

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According to the officials, a Mahadev Travel bus travelling from Mumbai to Gujarat caught fire after an alleged short circuit. The bus had seven passengers on board, all of whom were evacuated safely and in time

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis also called for a return to traditional forms of celebration during celebrations, saying excessive noise during festivals should be reduced

Jalna Superintendent of Police Teghbir Singh Sandhu has directed police personnel across the district to make Ganesh mandals aware of the need to organise DJ-free immersion processions

Vidyanand Bapat, an activist who has been campaigning against DJs, loudspeakers and noise pollution during festivals, was assaulted on Thursday on Tilak Road in Pune

According to senior police officials, the area will witness 43 Janmashtami celebrations, 56 public Dahi Handi events and 281 private Dahi Handi events. The figures have been compiled across eight police station jurisdictions