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Mumbai: Residents complain about delay in getting birth, death certificatesSubscriber Only
December 05, 2018 00:20 IST
Such complaints also reached municipal commissioner Manohar Hire, who on Monday visited the department that handles birth and death certificates.
Wed, Dec 05, 2018
Mumbai: Pvt chemical firms dumping waste, residents approach police, MPCBSubscriber Only
December 04, 2018 06:21 IST
According to the Ambernath Citizens’ Forum (ACF), private chemical firms in the nearby MIDC areas have been using farmland in Karavale village to dispose their waste
Tue, Dec 04, 2018
Mumbai: Civic body sends shutdown notices to 6 factories, 400 shops for using banned plasticSubscriber Only
December 01, 2018 02:29 IST
The seized plastic will now be used in road maintenance work. We have been planning to use plastic for road works for some time,” said a senior officer from the VVCMC.
Sat, Dec 01, 2018
Mumbai: Auto unions call for strike; protest against bad roads, municipal busesSubscriber Only
November 29, 2018 03:11 IST
“All of us have bought the autos on bank loans. Right now, we are not even making enough money to pay the monthly EMIs. So, we have decided to go on an indefinite strike,” Sunil Chauhan, president of the Bhiwandi auto-rickshaw mahasangh said.
Thu, Nov 29, 2018
Vasai-Virar: NEERI lists steps to prevent floods, exercise to cost Rs 12 croreSubscriber Only
November 26, 2018 07:40 IST
The Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) had roped in the IIT and NEERI to understand what caused the floods and what measures should be introduced to avoid a similar situation.
Mon, Nov 26, 2018
Maharashtra: Property tax waiver for Vasai-Virar residents affected by floodsSubscriber Only
November 24, 2018 02:29 IST
However, the residents have claimed that the list of beneficiaries prepared by the revenue department does not include those who had been running small businesses from their homes.
Sat, Nov 24, 2018
Mumbai: Man beats up friend’s toddler, detainedSubscriber Only
November 19, 2018 06:46 IST
The incident came to light on Saturday after the injuries suffered by the three-year-old child was noticed by a staff at a daycare, where the child was enrolled.
Mon, Nov 19, 2018
Mumbai: Three KDMC staffers injuredSubscriber Only
November 15, 2018 04:35 IST
Khadakpada police has registered an FIR against villager Kapil Bhandari and his 10-12 accomplices. “They have been booked for assault and obstructing public servants. We are investigating and will make arrests soon,” said an officer.
Thu, Nov 15, 2018
Death of 19-year-old during Maratha agitation: 11 held; witness accounts, CCTV footage, WhatsApp videos part of chargesheetSubscriber Only
November 15, 2018 01:34 IST
Police said 11 arrests were made in the case based on videos circulated on WhatsApp and witness statements. The 11 were arrested between July and October for allegedly assaulting the 19-year-old man, resulting in his death, and a minor during the agitation.
Thu, Nov 15, 2018
Mumbai: Artificial Intelligence centre for rural healthcare launchedSubscriber Only
November 14, 2018 02:34 IST
This was after Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis signed a memorandum of understanding with NITI Aayog and Wadhwani AI for the same.
Wed, Nov 14, 2018
Mumbai: Son held for retired government official’s murderSubscriber Only
November 14, 2018 00:16 IST
The accused, Nikhil Dahotre (31), allegedly confessed to the crime after leading the police on a wild goose chase, investigators said. Nikhil allegedly suffers from schizophrenia, his family has claimed, the police said.
Wed, Nov 14, 2018
Mumbai: Man killed over property row, neighbour bookedSubscriber Only
November 13, 2018 03:15 IST
The deceased, identified as Aavesh Said Ahmed Ansari (32), was riding his motorcycle with his wife riding pillion when two men attacked him, police said.
Tue, Nov 13, 2018
Artificial pond for puja devotees in ThaneSubscriber Only
November 13, 2018 03:01 IST
“The rituals demand that the auspicious objects or arghya is flown in the water. This was leading to a lot of pollution in the Upvan lake, where we generally gather to celebrate the festival. There were a lot of security risks as well in the lake,” Vinay said.
Tue, Nov 13, 2018
Mumbai: Man bludgeoned to death at homeSubscriber Only
November 13, 2018 01:46 IST
“There was a lot of blood in the house and signs of struggle. It is possible that the murder was committed with heavy household objects, like the pressure cooker and a hammer, all of which were present at the crime scene,” said senior Inspector Shiwaji Awate.
Tue, Nov 13, 2018
Mumbai: Diwali Pahaat comes alive with music and rangoliSubscriber Only
November 07, 2018 04:19 IST
Traditionally, Maharashtrian families observe Diwali Pahaat by waking up before sunrise and bathing with ubtan at dawn followed by early morning faraal (dishes made especially for Diwali).
Wed, Nov 07, 2018
Thane: Making lanterns, a family businessSubscriber Only
November 03, 2018 02:29 IST
The Phadtare family has been making Kandeel, a traditional cloth lantern, for the past 27 years in Thane. “We are a family of 12, including my two brothers, their wives, and children... and all of us participate in lantern making,” said the eldest son Nana Phadtare.
Sat, Nov 03, 2018
Thane: To earn a living, farmers and labourers from drought-hit areas become diya vendorsSubscriber Only
November 03, 2018 02:28 IST
Most of the roadside vendors in Thane are villagers from in and around Pandharpur. The Kale family from Ujani has been living on the streets near Thane station since Dussehra.
Sat, Nov 03, 2018
Kalyan: Five die after falling into wellSubscriber Only
November 02, 2018 02:22 IST
Police said the incident took place around 2.30 pm.
Fri, Nov 02, 2018
Scaffolding collapse in Thane: Safety gear unheard of at work, victims now lie in hospital with future at riskSubscriber Only
October 31, 2018 02:08 IST
Around 12 men were called to bring down a scaffolding at Runwal Garden city on Monday. The scaffolding had been put up a year ago for painting and had remained there as it is. The workers were on the scaffolding when it collapsed.
Wed, Oct 31, 2018
Ulhasnagar: Over two weeks on mortuary raises a stink as it runs with two defunct ACsSubscriber Only
October 24, 2018 02:35 IST
Satyajit Burman, an activist based in Ulhasnagar, claimed that the condition of the mortuary has been deteriorating since September.
Wed, Oct 24, 2018
G(irls)20 summit: 23-year-old to represent India in Argentina meetSubscriber Only
October 05, 2018 01:58 IST
Girls20 was launched in 2009 at the Clinton Global Initiative and one of its key programmes is the G(irls)20 Summit seeking to bring together international panelists and experts on economic and social issues faced by girls and women
Fri, Oct 05, 2018
Angry parents lock up school after zilla parishad ‘fails to employ more teachers’Subscriber Only
October 02, 2018 04:07 IST
Residents said they took the step after their demands for increasing the number of teachers “fell on deaf ears”. The school currently has two teachers for more than 100 students, claimed a local resident.
Tue, Oct 02, 2018
Mumbai ‘serial molester’ held for sexually assaulting 17 minor girlsSubscriber Only
October 02, 2018 02:24 IST
The man, who was out on bail, was arrested on September 26 for allegedly sexually assaulting at least 17 girls, aged between 12 to 15 years, since he procured his bail in 2015.
Tue, Oct 02, 2018
Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project: Thane civic body issues ‘stop work’ notices to four buildingsSubscriber Only
October 01, 2018 02:00 IST
However, the builders who have received these notices have already started construction. One of these four properties is already occupied by at least 100 flat buyers.
Mon, Oct 01, 2018
Four cops died on duty, police plan initiatives to prevent cardiac arrests among its menSubscriber Only
September 30, 2018 01:53 IST
The Mumbai Police plans to train its men on cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures and make it mandatory for them to undergo an annual health checkup to prevent sudden cardiac arrests.
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