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Govt notifies new safety rules for lifts, escalators in residential, commercial buildings

India, Nov. 9 -- The state government has tightened safety regulations for lifts, escalators and moving walkways in residential, commercial and public buildings. Now, safety equipment, regular inspect... Read More


Hostel hell: Medical students run out of space

India, Nov. 9 -- Last month, Gajanan Jamge, a 21-year-old nursing student, died after he contracted malaria at his college hostel. Two other nursing students were also hospitalised for malaria. The Ma... Read More


Science, memory and the cosmos converge in Jitish Kallat's latest exhibition

India, Nov. 9 -- Global artist Jitish Kallat, who runs a full schedule with major showings across the world - his multiple projects recently featured in the Asian Art Museum, San Fransisco; Pushkin Ho... Read More


As mercury touches 37, experts warn of a hot November

India, Nov. 9 -- The Air Quality Index (AQI) across the city spiked to 'very poor' and 'severe' on Sunday evening, after staying in the moderate and poor categories through the day. AQI levels started... Read More


Drought-hit talukas to get dedicated medical aid cells via CM Relief Fund

India, Nov. 9 -- The Maharashtra government has decided to establish Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF) cells at the taluka level in drought-affected areas to ensure that needy patients receive timel... Read More


Raju Shetti to lead cane farmers' morcha in Solapur on Nov 16

India, Nov. 9 -- Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana (SSS) chief and former MP Raju Shetti has announced a sugarcane farmers' morcha at the Solapur district collectorate on November 16, demanding higher ca... Read More


Liftman suffocates in Andheri high-rise fire; diya in home shrine could have sparked blaze

India, Nov. 9 -- A diya lit in a home shrine is suspected to have triggered a fire in a 17th-floor apartment in Runwal Tower in Andheri West on Saturday night, claiming the life of a 56-year-old liftm... Read More


BMC's move to delete Versova fire station reservation back in spotlight after Runwal Tower fire

India, Nov. 9 -- The death of a liftman in the fire at Runwal Tower has once again brought into focus the absence of a dedicated fire station in the Versova-Lokhandwala-Oshiwara belt. With residents a... Read More


If two Senas reunite, it would be a real Diwali: Sena MLC

India, Nov. 9 -- An offhand remark by a Shiv Sena legislator has set tongues wagging about the party and its rival, the Shiv Sena (UBT), particularly his reference to the two sides "coming together". ... Read More


Pimpri-Chinchwad records Maha's second-highest AQI after Nagpur; Bhosari worst-affected with 236 AQI

India, Nov. 9 -- Pimpri-Chinchwad recorded the second-highest air pollution level in Maharashtra on Sunday, with an overall air quality index (AQI) of 197 at 9 pm; trailing only Nagpur, which recorded... Read More