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80-yr-old kept in freezer for 4 years finally cremated

Mumbai, Oct. 1 -- An 80-year-old man's body, kept inside a freezer at a Malad clinic for nearly four years after his death, was finally cremated on Wednesday after Kurar police discovered it and couns... Read More


Video attendance allowed for seniors, NRIs in new redevelopment policy

MUMBAI, Oct. 1 -- The state cooperation department on Wednesday issued a new policy for the redevelopment of old buildings, which allows attendance via videoconferencing for senior citizens, patients,... Read More


MPSC row: Secretary to be transferred, judicial probe within three months

Mumbai, Oct. 1 -- The Maharashtra government on Wednesday announced that the secretary of the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) would be transferred immediately and a judicial inquiry would... Read More


woman dies, another hurt after tanker hits them in Mahim

MUMBAI, Oct. 1 -- A 25-year-old woman was killed and another injured after a water tanker allegedly hit them while they were crossing the road at Mahim Causeway on Tuesday night, police said. The acci... Read More


After years of pollution, BMC to stop direct sewage inflow into Powai Lake from today

Mumbai, Oct. 1 -- Powai Lake will finally stop receiving direct sewage from today, with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) completing work to intercept and divert all 20 identified sewage st... Read More


HC allows Chembur slum dwellers to challenge SRA on builder's appointment

MUMBAI, Oct. 1 -- The Bombay High court on Tuesday allowed a handful of slum dwellers from Siddharth Nagar in Chembur to challenge the appointment of Ruparel Buildcon to undertake a slum rehabilitatio... Read More


WR uses long-distance track for locals to bypass 'Thambivali' halt

Mumbai, Oct. 1 -- Western Railway has started running local trains on the fifth line meant primarily for long-distance trains between Borivali and Andheri to bypass the recurring halt between Borivali... Read More


Virar-Alibag corridor: 10 booked for fraud PAP claim

MUMBAI, Oct. 1 -- The Naigaon police have registered a case against 10 people for allegedly constructing 2,000 semi-permanent rooms on land along the upcoming Virar-Alibag multimodal corridor and seek... Read More


HC stays bail for former cop Waze

MUMBAI, Oct. 1 -- A day after a special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court granted bail to former Mumbai police officer Sachin Waze in the Antilia explosives scare and the related murder of Tha... Read More


Toll hike at 5 city entry points from today

Mumbai, Oct. 1 -- Starting Thursday, toll rates at Mumbai's five entry points will increase by 20%. The new rates will be applicable on mini buses, light commercial vehicles, trucks, buses and heavy m... Read More