Mumbai: BMC has ordered an urgent, citywide inspection of all garbage trucks after a routine check in Dharavi revealed several decrepit large and mini compactors.Citing risks to sanitation workers, motorists and pedestrians, the solid waste management (SWM) department said vehicles found to be mechanically unsafe or prone to breakdowns will have to be immediately pulled…
Mumbai: The US-India trade deal is expected to have a positive impact on foreign fund buying in India, potentially reversing their massive outflow from the stock market witnessed in recent months.On one hand, the deal lifts a long-standing overhang from the market that in turn would improve investor sentiment about India globally. In addition, this…
Mumbai: Mahim residents endured a sweltering Wednesday afternoon without electricity after a cable was damaged during road work, triggering a power cut in parts of the neighbourhood even as temperatures touched 35 degrees.The outage affected Mahim (West), including stretches along Lady Jamshedji Road, said residents. Supply was restored around 2.30pm, with the disruption lasting for…
MUMBAI: A 21-year-old student, Himani Tapriya, suffered burns on her arm, neck and stomach after dozens of gas-filled balloons exploded inside a building lift at Amol Tower in Goregaon (West) on Monday night, police said.The Goregaon police registered a case of negligence against the owner of the shop, T K Jaiswal, after his employee was…
Mumbai: The state govt has acquired 20,431 acres for industrial development. Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis at a review meeting of infrastructure projects on Tuesday was informed that 8,969 acres is available with various depts. The CM pointed out there is a huge demand for industrial investment in the state and considering the land acquired by…
Navi Mumbai: The Animal welfare officer Seema Tank from Navi Mumbai has raised concerns over the alleged detention of sterilized stray dogs by the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC), claiming the practice may be inconsistent with Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) guidelines and the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules. On Jan 29, Tank submitted…
Navi Mumbai: A mangrove clean up drive was organised in Navi Mumbai on Sunday in a collaborative effort by Vanashakti Foundation, Mangrove Foundation, Rotary Club, Henkel and the NMMC Solid Waste Management department. Committed participation in the clean-up drive came from 80 students of Karamveer Bhaurao Patil (KBP) College, Vashi, along with volunteers from Navi…
Mumbai: The Samata Nagar police station booked a man, Sanjay M Goud, for injuring and sexually abusing a female dog in a public area at Lokhandwala, Kandivali (East).The FIR was filed by a local animal feeder, with the help of PETA India and Marmik Animal Welfare Foundation, under section 325 of BNS and section 11(1)(a)…
Thane: Police have arrested a 18-year-old girl and detained a 17-year-old girl in connection with the death of an unidentified man following an altercation in Maharashtra’s Thane district, an official said on Tuesday.The incident occurred on Sunday in Bhiwandi town after a quarrel broke out between the man, aged around 40, and the two accused…
MUMBAI: A ground incident involving two Airbus A320 aircraft occurred at the city airport on Tuesday when the wingtips of two jets brushed during taxiing operations, the ministry of civil aviation said on Tuesday. No passengers or crew were injured in the incident. Directorate General of Civil Aviation officials reached the site for inspections.According to…
