Mumbai: Minister Chhagan Bhujbal told the legislative council Tuesday several containers were stranded at ports, and the govt was working to expedite waiver of demurrage charges and speed up movement of goods, particularly perishables, in consultation with the Centre. He said the ongoing crisis had also pushed up prices of wheat and pulses, though he…
Mumbai: In a first-of-its-kind initiative, BMC on Tuesday launched a citywide cleanliness competition —Mumbai Clean League— aimed at driving civic participation and improving urban hygiene across Mumbai. The initiative was unveiled at the civic headquarters by actor Akshay Kumar, who will also serve as the competition’s brand ambassador.The league will span multiple categories, recognising the…
Mumbai: The transportation impasse that has halted exports to the Middle East is affecting prices of essential food items in Mumbai. Eggs are marginally cheaper in the wholesale market owing to thwarted exports. Meanwhile, edible oil costs are rising as imports have dwindled.Unlike wholesale prices though, the retail rate of eggs has not decreased correspondingly….
Mumbai: Responding to complaints that the multi-speciality Global Hospital (renamed GlenEagles Hospital in 2023 after it was acquired by Singapore-based IHH Healthcare) had not been allocating 15% beds for the poor in lieu of FSI given by the state, minister Madhuri Misal told the state assembly that the govt would take back the additional FSI…
Mumbai: The Maharashtra Self-Financed Schools (Establishment and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026 will now permit national trusts to establish self-financed schools in Maharashtra, whereas earlier only state-registered bodies were allowed. Shutting down schools abruptly, without a minimum 18-month notice, will attract stricter penalties and the fines have been doubled to safeguard students from academic disruption, announced…
Mumbai: The Centre on Tuesday issued circulars to petrol pumps across the state, granting a one-month temporary permission to store superior kerosene in barrels on their premises, subject to strict safety conditions and operational restrictions. The move follows food, civil supplies and consumer protection minister Chhagan Bhujbal’s announcement a day earlier on steps being taken…
Mumbai: A police housing project meant to provide ownership homes to Mumbai police personnel has been in limbo for 16 years, prompting legislative council chairman Ram Shinde to take cognisance of it in the House on Tuesday. He directed the cooperation minister to submit a detailed report in a month and called for a meeting…
Kalyan: A seven-year-old boy who was playing right behind his home was electrocuted after he came in contact with a roadside feeder pillar in Dombivli East last Sunday.Police said Krishna Sanjay Yadav had a school holiday and was playing by himself with a ball in an open space in Jijai Nagar, Gograswadi. While retrieving the…
Mumbai: Tata Power, which distributes electricity to more than 8 lakh consumers in Mumbai, strengthened preparedness across its generation, transmission and distribution network to ensure reliable and uninterrupted power supply during the upcoming summer season.The company used Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) tools to analyse consumption patterns and estimated that peak electricity demand…
Mumbai: The Yellowgate Police have arrested a fishing boat owner from Raigad for allegedly stealing batteries, power cables and other equipment worth Rs 30.4 lakh from offshore platforms of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) in the Arabian Sea.The accused, Chandrakant Dharmaji Patil (53), a resident of Pen in Raigad district and owner of…
