The CM was forced to reprimand the two leaders for their behaviour and asked them to smoke the peace pipe for now.

On October 20, The Indian Express published its series “Death by Breath”, which highlighted how man-made issues such as unmonitored construction works and garbage burning were contributing to the city’s worsening air quality and its impact on health of the citizen

The state government, during its discussion with Patil, had asked for time till January 2.

Shinde said that transforming the region into a world-class tourist place would lead to the development of 105 surrounding villages in the area.

With over 60,000 MSRTC staffers being part of the Sadavarte's union, a huge number of staffers is being expected to join the strike and as a result the state transport service could be affected.

The arrested accused has been identified as Hussain Abdullah Shirgaonkar (48), who is a resident of Mumbra in Thane district.

Over 200 VHP workers to carry akshat in brass kalash to more than 5 lakh villages

The state’s medical education department issued a Government Resolution (GR) on Friday granting final approval to Hingoli medical college along with a budgetary allocation of Rs 485 crore for construction.

The committee, which includes various academic and sports experts, is headed by Dr Manikrao Salunkhe, former Vice Chancellor of Shivaji University, Kolhapur.

The decision comes days after The Indian Express as a part of its series — Death by Breath — exposed the absence of health advisories from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) despite city’s poor and very poor air quality index (AQI).

The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) then took over the investigation of the case on July 22 this year and invoked sections of the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).

Mumbai’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reeled under moderate category at 145 on Sunday, while several areas recorded poor AQI. Chembur had the worse AQI of 302, followed by 274 in Colaba, and 206 in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC). Worli recorded a good AQI of 88.

SBI Chairman Dinesh Khara clarified that SBI doesn't have any unsecured loans below Rs 50,000.

According to police, the accused forged a letter and the identity card of the ED officials after which he sent them to Reshma Bhosale, wife of the NCP leader on October 23, from an unidentified number.

Police checked his mobile phone following which a mail demanding Rs 500 crore that was sent from his personal email was recovered.

Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) Sandeep Sadawarte for NIA referred to the special report to seek further time to complete the investigation, without which it was unable to file the chargesheet.

In 2015, the BMC disconnected the water and electricity connection of one building, after which there was resistance from the residents.

According to police, the victim's family alleged that the accused had blackmailed the girl using the objectionable video and forced her into a sexual relationship.

The project entails Rs 32.42 crore for strengthening Ambazari lake and Rs 234.21 crore for the repair and restructuring of rivers, nullahs, roads and bridges that were damaged during the flash floods.

Phase 2 work includes expansion of platform number 12/13,14 from existing 385 metres to 690 metres, removal of signalling and telecom obstructions etc. (Express File Photo)

While demolition notice is issued for even minor irregularity, only a stop-work notice is issued to largescale illegal constructions, says court

As per the guidelines, municipal commissioner and state appointed administrator, Iqbal Singh Chahal has instructed ward officers to deploy an enforcement squad to ensure the guidelines are implemented and illegal dumping of debris from the construction and demolition sites is prevented.

Nine mobile phones have also been recovered from them.

Based on a complaint filed by Ambani, an FIR was registered against the accused on charges of extortion and criminal intimidation at the Gamdevi police station.