Palghar

2020 Palghar lynching case: HC rejects bail plea of four accused, directs CBI to expedite probe

December 23, 2025 10:25 pm

The prosecution opposed the bail applications and stated that the CCTV footage showed the four men attacking the victims and the policemen who tried to rescue them.

Police constable in Maharashtra's Palghar held for alleged rape of woman at police quarters

December 09, 2025 2:08 pm

The Maharashtra Police transferred the officer in charge of the respective station in Palghar and entrusted the investigation to a woman deputy superintendent.

Probe begins after former Mumbai Under-16 football player found dead

November 23, 2025 10:12 pm

Palghar police have launched an investigation after former Mumbai Under-16 footballer Sagar Sorti was found dead, days after he went missing. Family members said he had been battling depression for two years.

Heavy rain to continue in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar till Thursday morning

May 27, 2025 4:22 pm

On Monday, incessant rains lashed Mumbai with some pockets receiving over 200 mm of rainfall, causing waterlogging, disruptions, and traffic snarls in several areas.

Man shoots friend mistaking him for wild boar on a hunting trip, the group leaves his body hidden in forest: Police

February 06, 2025 9:33 am

The Palghar police say they have arrested eight of a group of 12 hunters after the victim’s wife lodged a missing-person complaint.

3.7 magnitude tremor hits Palghar in Maharashtra; no casualty

January 06, 2025 10:28 am

People in Bordi, Dapchari and Talasari areas of the taluka felt the tremor early in the morning, an official said.

Ports ministry proposes to acquire over 5,000 acres of salt pan lands in Maharashtra

December 17, 2024 7:27 pm

Gambling addict slits throat of man who gave him job and shelter in Maharashtra's Palghar; arrested

September 05, 2024 2:58 pm

The Mira-Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar police arrested the accused from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.

Two arrested for raping teenage girl in Maharashtra's Palghar district

August 24, 2024 1:28 pm

The Tulinj police on Friday registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Protection of Children from Sexual Offence (POCSO) Act and arrested the two accused, said senior inspector Shailendra Nagarkar.

Civic officials attacked during anti-encroachment drive

August 01, 2024 5:54 pm

A video of the attack went viral on social media after the incident.

17 students critical after consuming mid-day meal in Palghar

February 26, 2016 9:23 am

Palghar (Maharashtra), Feb 26 (ANI): Over 100 students fell ill after consuming mid-day meal at a government-run school in Palghar district of Maharashtra. An official of the district education department Prakash Mokashi said action will be taken against the guilty. Jyoti Jadav, a student of the same school, said her stomach started aching after consuming the meal. 17 of the Kasa village primary school students are still critical.The police have sent food samples for tests to a laboratory in Mumbai.