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Citizens prepare 'public promise affidavit' for civic poll candidates

MUMBAI, Nov. 18 -- In the run-up to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections in January 2025, citizens from B Ward in Dongri and C Ward in Marine Lines have jointly unveiled a "Public Pr... Read More


After SC order, state issues policy for replacing trees cut for public projects

MUMBAI, Nov. 18 -- The Maharashtra government has introduced a comprehensive policy for the BMC to regulate compensatory tree plantation for public and infrastructure projects that require tree fellin... Read More


Kalwa, Mumbra, Diva residents protest after no garbage collected for a week

THANE, Nov. 18 -- With garbage collection halted for the past week in Kalwa, Mumbra and Diva, local residents are struggling to live amid the unbearable stench. As waste piles up across housing societ... Read More


166 trees to be cut for two new lines on WR

MUMBAI, Nov. 18 -- A total of 166 trees within the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) jurisdiction are in the way of the fifth and sixth railway lines planned between Borivali and Virar. Acco... Read More


70-yr-old in Ulhasnagar duped of Rs.24.6L by fake godman gang; 5 arrested

THANE, Nov. 18 -- A 70-year-old woman was cheated of Rs.24.60 lakh under the pretext of performing rituals and making donations to a "godman". The police have registered a case against eight people an... Read More


Contractor fined Rs.50l after metro supervisor falls to death at site

MUMBAI, Nov. 18 -- A supervisor, who was overseeing the construction of the Sai Baba Nagar metro station for Metro-9, fell to his death on Saturday. The contractor and consultant have been penalised R... Read More


sc on maha polls

New Delhi, Nov. 18 -- The Supreme Court on Monday observed that the total reservation in the upcoming local body elections in Maharashtra cannot exceed 50%, and warned to stay the polls if the quota l... Read More


Mumbai take complete control vs Puducherry

MUMBAI, Nov. 18 -- Siddhesh Lad continued his sterling run this season, smashing 170 to power Mumbai to a massive first innings total of 630/5 against a hapless Puducherry bowling attack on Day 2 of t... Read More


After men, India vs Bangladesh women's series set to be put off

Mumbai, Nov. 18 -- The Bangladesh women's tour of India comprising three ODIs and three T20Is, slated for December and part of ICC Future Tour Programme is set to be postponed. The prevailing diplomat... Read More


Indian male boxers win, enter semis

Greater Noida, Nov. 18 -- Indian boxers put on a dominant show with all five in the men's section entering the semi-finals in the Boxing World Cup Finals at Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex. ... Read More