Mumbai: The Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) and the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) have been appointed as the special planning authority for the 42.51-acre Jamasp Salt Pan land at Mulund East. In a notification issued on Oct 27, the state urban development department stated that the SRA has been appointed as the special planning authority for…
Mumbai: With the 150 new e-buses being launched with fanfare at BEST headquarters on Tuesday, the fleet of the undertaking has risen to 2,759. However, this is still “inadequate” for Mumbai, and the fleet may not exceed 3,000 this year, even after adding 100 more buses as announced by the year’s end.At the same time,…
Mumbai: A 22-year-old Ghatkopar resident died after he lost control of a scooter and crashed into a road divider on Santacruz-Chembur Link Road in Tilak Nagar early on Monday. His friend, who was riding pillion, sustained injuries. He said both of them had consumed alcohol before setting off on the ride. According to the friend,…
Mumbai: CM Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday criticised Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray on his “voter manipulation” presentation made the day earlier. “From what little I know of Aaditya Thackeray, I did not expect him to do ‘pappugiri’.”During his presentation, Thackeray had claimed there were over 19,000 bogus voters in the electoral list in his assembly…
Times News NetworkMumbai: The Maharashtra Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) is observing Vigilance Awareness Week 2025, also called Dakshta Janajagruti Week, from Oct 27 to Nov 2.The initiative, held in accordance with directives from the Central Vigilance Commission and the state’s General Administration Department, aims to promote transparent and corruption-free governance across Maharashtra.The ACB has appealed to…
MUMBAI: A 29-year-old man, who has played minor acting parts in shows, was arrested by Bangur Nagar Police for stealing motorcycles. Police said Sunit Chaudhary, who lives in Madh, has been booked in 14 offences of theft in the past. The latest incident of theft was reported in the basement parking area of a mall…
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation MUMBAI: Months after banning pigeon feeding across in Mumbai , the BMC is considering four spots in the city where the practice may be allowed.These include areas around Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), Aarey Milk Colony, a mangrove patch near Wadala and Gorai. Officials have said that these spots are being considered…
Mumbai: A delegation comprising members of the Jain community met Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagarani with regard to the issue of ‘Kabootarkhaana’ on Tuesday and urged the BMC to search for and provide alternative locations for pigeon feeding areas in Mumbai, where citizens would not be inconvenienced. Gagrani told the delegation that a search for such…
Mumbai: Cyber cons recently targeted a resident of western suburbs who works as a finance manager in a private company, cheating him of Rs 5.02 crore. The accused lured him into fake stock market investment and asked him download two apps to conduct share trading through them. The victim sent money to different bank accounts…
MUMBAI: The musical album ‘DIVINE SURRENDER’ – The Buddhist anthem of peace, awakening and compassion” was officially launched recently in the city.Penned by Rajkumar Badole, former minister and current MLA, the anthem carries a profound message of peace, self-realization, and compassion, values which are central to Buddhist philosophy. The project features internationally acclaimed actor Gagan…
