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‘Flat buyers are more confident because of RERA’Subscriber Only
April 16, 2018 01:41 IST
The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA), which completes a year at the end of the month, has emerged as a frontrunner in successfully implementing the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act and is serving as a model for other states. MahaRERA Chairperson Gautam Chatterjee tells The Indian Express about the challenges in implementation and the roadmap ahead for the real estate sector
Mon, Apr 16, 2018
Maharashtra: In a month, MahaRERA to use GIS to map real estate projectsSubscriber Only
April 15, 2018 06:54 IST
Once operational, the feature will allow prospective buyers to look at projects available in their area of interest, the details of the projects as well as social amenities in the vicinity.
Sun, Apr 15, 2018
Maharashtra: Coal stocks in eight power plants at super critical levelsSubscriber Only
April 15, 2018 04:21 IST
“As temperatures have soared, demand for power has peaked. The current stocks are just about enough to sustain the demand,” said an official.
Sun, Apr 15, 2018
Mumbai protest against fund cuts: ‘One cannot keep scientific temper in a box, restricted to superstition’Subscriber Only
April 15, 2018 02:21 IST
Returning for the second chapter of the “March for Science” in the city, over 250 people from the scientific community stood in solidarity with the international March for Science, which, this year was held globally on Saturday.
Sun, Apr 15, 2018
Mumbai: 12 private medical colleges refuse to admit PG students over fee normsSubscriber Only
April 13, 2018 02:01 IST
Of the 17 private medical colleges in Maharashtra, 12 have refused to admit students to PG courses, said Pravin Shingare, Director of Medical Education and Research.
Fri, Apr 13, 2018
Maharashtra: Load shedding fears in cities returnSubscriber Only
April 12, 2018 05:25 IST
Faced with an acute power shortage between June and October 2017, the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL) extended the range of load shedding to urban areas.
Thu, Apr 12, 2018
Mumbai: 60 private schools refuse admission under RTE, get noticeSubscriber Only
April 12, 2018 04:57 IST
Private and unaided schools have been protesting against the state government by denying admissions to students allotted seats under the RTE Act
Thu, Apr 12, 2018
Now, Mumbai varsity’s winter semester results delayedSubscriber Only
April 12, 2018 04:10 IST
Students of several streams alleged that the varsity was yet to declare the winter semester results that had been held between November 2017 and January 2018.
Thu, Apr 12, 2018
Power cuts looming, farmers in Maharashtra prepare for the worstSubscriber Only
April 11, 2018 03:44 IST
The rules are such that the farm sector — 30 per cent of the discom’s consumer base is in agriculture — ends up being worst affected. The MERC has specified zones based on the discom’s losses and collection efficiency level.
Wed, Apr 11, 2018
NEET PG admissions: Citing fee issue, private medical colleges denying admission, say parentsSubscriber Only
April 11, 2018 02:42 IST
Last week the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) announced the first list of 400 aspirants who were allotted seats for PG admissions. However, aspirants and their parents said when they approached the private medical colleges, they were denied admission.
Wed, Apr 11, 2018
Coal stock running low, Maharashtra set to face a ‘powerless’ summerSubscriber Only
April 10, 2018 04:37 IST
Having maintained that Maharashtra is a power-surplus state, officials of power distribution companies now concede that a repeat of last year’s loadshedding looms large, as demand grows alongside soaring temperatures.
Tue, Apr 10, 2018
IIT-Bombay study on climate change impact: Wind can be harnessed at three sites to generate powerSubscriber Only
April 10, 2018 01:51 IST
Researchers stated that the annual average wind potential at three sites — Kanyakumari, Rameshwaram and Jakhau — is expected to rise by 25 per cent over the next 27 years.
Tue, Apr 10, 2018MSEDCL passed on Rs 1,300-crore benefit to consumersSubscriber Only
April 09, 2018 03:07 IST
FAC — an amount that discoms apply on bills based on the varying price of fuel or coal — is chargeable per unit of electricity consumed. With the varying prices of fuel, the FAC on electricity bills varies, too.
Mon, Apr 09, 2018
Mumbai: New Development Plan proposes to increase per capita residential space to 18-20 sqmSubscriber Only
April 08, 2018 12:27 IST
Mumbai’s average living space per person is barely 8.3 square metres
Sun, Apr 08, 2018
In a first, TISS introduces gender-neutral hostelSubscriber Only
April 06, 2018 05:08 IST
In September last year, the student union passed a resolution in its general body meeting to demand a gender-neutral hostel space as well as gender-neutral toilets on campus.
Fri, Apr 06, 2018
Temporary relief for centres that faced closure in 2017: Two of three TISS centres get UGC extension till March 2019Subscriber Only
April 05, 2018 05:24 IST
A senior TISS official said currently, the institute is running all three centres. The UGC has not released funds for the centres that it has granted extensions to. “For the two centres that got approval, we are following up for release of funds.
Thu, Apr 05, 2018NIRF rankings: Mumbai University slides to 151-200 bandSubscriber Only
April 04, 2018 05:16 IST
The NIRF does not release in the public domain the ranks of educational institutions that do not figure among the first 100. Institutions ranked after 100 are put in bands —- such as 101-150 and 151-200..
Wed, Apr 04, 2018
Maharashtra sees 26 per cent revenue jump after GST kicks inSubscriber Only
April 02, 2018 06:36 IST
While 94.47 per cent dealers in the state filed their GST 3B returns in July, by February, it has shrunk to 68.58 per cent.
Mon, Apr 02, 2018Mumbai University may exempt law faculty from onscreen markingSubscriber Only
April 01, 2018 04:45 IST
While students said that results were delayed by months, teachers said that the delay affected the academic calendar of the varsity.
Sun, Apr 01, 2018
More delays as footfall grows at Mumbai airportSubscriber Only
April 01, 2018 04:01 IST
Over the last decade, footfall at the airport has swollen by almost 85 per cent and this year the airport is expected to exceed its passenger capacity.
Sun, Apr 01, 2018Mumbai University shows deficit budget of Rs 51.1 croreSubscriber Only
March 31, 2018 03:39 IST
The budget estimates tabled before the freshly-appointed senate shows a deficit of Rs 51.10 crore — a drop from last year’s surplus of Rs 52 crore.
Sat, Mar 31, 2018
Mumbai: Salary account order to teachers revokedSubscriber Only
March 29, 2018 04:08 IST
Gout school teachers are now free to open their accounts in any bank and not just Mumbai District Cooperative Bank
Thu, Mar 29, 2018
TISS sends notice to students, warns them of legal actionSubscriber Only
March 28, 2018 02:59 IST
The memo alleged that students were involved in unlawful activities by entering office premises on March 23, picketing, accessing the institute's documents and tampering with them.
Wed, Mar 28, 2018
Why the SSC exam leak may only be tip of icebergSubscriber Only
March 27, 2018 03:24 IST
Six adults were arrested and eight juveniles detained by the police last week for their role in the leaked History and Political Science and ICT papers found at schools in Andheri and Kalyan.
Tue, Mar 27, 2018Power demand shoots up by 1,000 MW in MaharashtraSubscriber Only
March 27, 2018 01:41 IST
A coal shortage looms large on the discom, which is worried it may have to resort to load shedding in case coal stocks are exhausted.
Tue, Mar 27, 2018Journalism of Courage
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