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Schools, colleges, businesses, and government offices will remain closed on December 25th
In the last decade, the municipal corporation has provided over Rs 11,232 crore in support to BEST, an official statement said
The increase in price is likely to impact families as well as small businesses that rely on bread for their meals
No injury or harm to any onboard passengers or railway staff was reported in the incident but the normal movement of trains is not affected, the officials said
NueGo commenced the Kashmir to Kanyakumari (E-K2K) Electric Bus expedition on 4th October from Jammu and ended in Kanyakumari on 18th October
The IMD stated that there was a possibility of cloud to ground lightning at isolated places and fall of weak trees or weak structures due to gusty winds
In its response to the Congress, the poll authority said it would not be correct to compare 5 PM voter turnout data with final polling data
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis launched the Solar Agricultural Feeder Scheme 2.0, aiming to provide farmers with solar-powered electricity during the day and foster a second green revolution in the state.
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Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray felicitated Arif Bamane for his heroic role in rescuing survivors from the Neelkamal ferry accident, which claimed 15 lives. The event took place in Mumbai, with Shiv Sena leaders present.
Delhi`s AQI is under the `severe` category on Tuesday, with visibility limited by the fog. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the AQI was recorded at 401 at 8 am. On Monday, the AQI also fell into the `severe` category, measuring 403 at 7 am
The Enforcement Directorate has seized a Rs 55 lakh flat in Thane linked to Iqbal Kaskar, brother of fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim, in a money laundering case. The property was allegedly extorted from a real estate developer.
Rahul Gandhi accused the government of ignoring the struggles of common people facing rising prices. Sharing insights from his recent market visit, he highlighted how inflation is affecting daily lives.
Two significant fires broke out in Mumbai, one at Mankhurd scrap godowns and the other in a Bandra West high-rise. While no casualties were reported
On January 9, 2003, four persons broke into a bungalow at Bolinj-Agashi in Palghar`s Virar area. They tied-up the house occupants, held them at knifepoint while covering their faces with blankets and stole gold ornaments of Rs 1.33 lakh and Rs 25,000 cash
Mumbai reports a temperature of 25C and moderate AQI of 145 today, December 24, 2024. The weather remains hazy with a slight temperature variation in the coming days.
Maharashtra is set to experience heavy rain and thunderstorms from 27th to 28th December, with specific areas in Khandesh, Marathwada, and Vidarbha affected. Farmers are urged to monitor weather forecasts and plan accordingly
A 70-year-old man, absconding for 33 years after allegedly murdering his wife in 1991, was arrested by Navi Mumbai police following a manhunt that tracked him across multiple locations.
A person was safely rescued after being trapped in a lift in Thane`s Nilgiri Cosmos Hills building. The rescue operation was carried out efficiently by fire and rescue teams, with no injuries reported
A fire broke out at the Fortune Enclave highrise in Bandra, Mumbai, resulting in an elderly woman being hospitalised and nine people rescued. The blaze was contained after two-and-a-half hours of firefighting efforts
The deceased was identified as Aman (21), a resident of Jahangirpuri, and the injured person as Pawan (45).
Visuals from the area showed police personnel assisting travellers and drivers in navigating their vehicles as snowfall continued.
In the years since Clinton left the White House, he`s faced some health scares.
CM also stated that there is a lot of enthusiasm among the general public about staying in the Tent City during the Maha Kumbh, and assured that the experience would be pleasant
At least 37 stormwater drains have been covered with tar poured in rectangular shapes over them.
Six persons per square metre is the norm. Mumbais locals carry 16 at rush hour. I learnt what this means when I boarded the Virar Fast
Pharmacists, technicians, and social workers face unpaid months and expired contracts, leaving patients without essential services
Soldiers wife says they went ahead with pregnancy only because specific lab test report gave all-clear for severe genetic disorder. According to Hatkar, her son was born on December 12, 2017, and was later diagnosed with two rare conditions: Ichthyosis and Penoscrotal Hypospadias
The fire brigade classified it as a Level 2 fire due to the flammable materials present, which contributed to its rapid spread. The firefighting operation involved four fire engines, ten water jets, other machinery, and an ambulance. Civic ward teams were also present at the scene
Tanya Arlappan says Julia Fernandes, an accused in baby-selling racket, manipulated documents and sold the formers son; Arlappan has been battling for custody for last three years. Circumstances forced me to give up guardianship of my baby, but Julia Fernandes manipulated all the documents and sold my son to someone
Sanjay Raut dismisses political interpretation of Uddhav and Raj Thackerays family meeting. Dismissing speculation of a political reunion between the estranged cousins, Raut pointed out that Uddhav and Raj are members of the Thackeray family
Alerts cops, building residents and watchman after hearing sound of lock being broken; duo apprehended. The incident occurred on December 22 between 3.05 pm and 3.30 pm in Room No. 8 of DLuna Apartments, L J Road, Mahim West
Signalling failure at Diva disrupts trains usual route to Panvel. The semi-high-speed train usually completes its journey in 7 hours and 45 minutes. The train has eight stops in its entire journey. Mumbai-Goa (Madgaon) Vande Bharat Express runs six days a week - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. It halts at Dadar, Thane
Police say this is to avoid crowding during upcoming Xmas celebrations at St Michaels Church. A vendor expressed disappointment over police action, claiming all legal formalities were completed and fees were paid till December 25. How can they order the closure of this famous fair in advance in the name of Christmas? This is not right, he said
Teachers killer tracked down through phone activity and tech breakthrough. The Panvel police registered a case of murder against an unknown person and launched an investigation. During the initial stages of the investigation, we didnt find any concrete clues as there were no CCTV cameras in the area
Motorists say glaring ads on Andheri-Jogeshwari flyover pose distraction, call for stricter rules. Light pollution is the excessive use of artificial light, harming both humans and wildlife, and impacting the climate. LED lights, with their intense blue glow, contribute significantly to this issue
Her passing ends decades of elephant presence at the historic Jijamata Udyan. The story of elephants at Byculla stretches back several decades. Five elephants initially lived at Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan, three female elephants named Radha, Laxmi, and Anarkali, a male elephant that was later transferred to Thiruvananthapuram
Complainant says he was duped through well-planned scheme involving promises of high returns. The accused, identified as Tejas Soni of Hunnar Golds, allegedly violated terms of the agreement. Despite repeated reminders from the complainant, Soni allegedly failed to return the gold and the promised profits.
New circular mandates weekly reports, strict adherence to guidelines. For debris management, the circular highlights the importance of strengthening and promoting the Debris-On-Call Service to ensure efficient and timely debris collection and disposal.
The Dr Bhau Daji Lad City Museum, Mumbais oldest, had been shut for maintenance work. A civic official involved in the project told mid-day that the building was facing leakages at several places, which posed a threat to artefacts. We have carried out civil repairs without damaging the beauty of the 167-year-old building
And even these do not have road-facing cameras, which experts say is important; wet lease buses fare better, with more than half of them having working cameras. Rajesh Pandya, a civic activist, said, We have raised our voices against this issue in the past. Video recordings are useful for those investigating any incident or crime
Air Works India, a leading player with over seven decades of experience in civil and defence aircraft maintenance, will now become an integral part of Adani Defence`s broader aerospace and defence portfolio
Four fire engines, 10 water jets and other firefighting machinery, along with an ambulance, have been deployed at the scene
The accused allegedly entered an office in south Mumbai and stole gold and cash from the drawers
During a meeting with Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic), MMRDA chief secured 17 vital permissions across nine significant projects, including the Sewri-Worli Connector, Metro Lines 2B and 6, and the Missing Link Flyover
The anti-terror agency has identified Jatinder Singh as a member of the banned Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), which was formed by foreign-based Lakhbir Singh
With this new addition, commuters travelling from Eastern Express Highway now have three alternative routes to enter BKC, easing congestion and optimising traffic flow
The high-risk groups are patients who were diagnosed with TB in the last 5 years, household contacts of TB patients in the last 3 years, self-declared diabetes, self-declared smokers, undernourished and more than 60 years old age group
These sophisticated noise barriers are meticulously designed to mitigate sound generated during train operations. Measuring two metres in height and one metre in width, each barrier weighs around 840 kg and is engineered to reflect and distribute aerodynamic noise produced by train movement
The Congress MP shared an examination form of the Kalyan Singh Super Speciality Cancer Institute, Sultanpur, that showed 18 per cent GST was being charged