Mumbai: The BMC is appointing a consultant for preparation of documents for floating a tender, for the development of a helipad at the Worli jetty, under a PPP model. The jetty was built as part of the coastal road. Earlier, IIT-Bombay had submitted a report certifying the structural stability of the jetty for the development…
He has a dream post-retirement position for which politicians didn’t have to be placated or institutions impaired. Its only requirement, that too unofficial, was to be born into a certain kind of privilege: growing up in Malabar Hill during British Bombay, listening to mum tinkle out Chopin and grandad hum Schubert. When he retired in…
Thane: Police commissionerate has achieved a significant 5% increase in its crime detection rate this year, rising from 73% to 78%, despite a marginal uptick in registered cases. However, the Kalyan-Dombivli zone continues to dominate the crime statistics, reflecting persistent law and order challenges in the rapidly expanding region.According to official data from Jan to…
Mumbai anticipates a sunny and warm day today, peaking at 32.7°C with a pleasant breeze, ideal for outdoor plans. While yesterday’s air quality was ‘poor’ (AQI 145), sensitive individuals are advised caution. The week ahead promises mostly clear skies, though a brief spell of rain is forecast for October 22nd. Enjoy the comfortable evenings and…
“Sanskrit shlokas on the tables, bright, many-hued ‘cornered’ saris as wall hangings. A huge brass lamp and paintings on the wall — not for decoration but for sale. Works by famous artists (not yet famous then) like M. F. Husain, Ara, Raza and F.N. Souza, Gade, etc.” This is how noted art critic-journalist A R…
Navi Mumbai: The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has appealed to businessmen selling firecrackers and citizens using them within the municipal area to adhere to Govt of India notification which prohibits the manufacture, sale, or use of firecrackers producing noise exceeding 125 dB. The Supreme Court has banned the use of firecrackers containing elements such as…
Mumbai: The state govt recently formed the Self-Group Redevelopment Authority (SGRA) to expedite self-redevelopment projects and appointed BJP MLC Pravin Darekar as its head. He was given a minister of state (MoS) rank. This is the latest instance where a political appointee who missed a ministerial berth has been appointed to a state-run corporation with…
Pune/Kolhapur: Bombay HC’s Kolhapur bench has ruled that a statement recorded three-and-a-half years after rationalist Govind Pansare’s killing cannot justify cancelling the bail granted to ENT surgeon and prime accused Virendrasinh Tawde in 2018.Justice Shivkumar Dige, in an order dated Oct 14 and uploaded Friday, held there were “no new developments or changed circumstances” warranting…
Mumbai: Bombay high court has said it will hold Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) commissioner responsible along with two officers who have been designated to ensure that a footpath outside a Mulund (E) housing society is free of unauthorised vendors.Justices Ravindra Ghuge and Ashwin Bhobe on Monday were hearing a petition by Maneesha CHSL at Gavanpada…
Mumbai: The Bombay high court has issued a bailable warrant against former state chief secretary Sujata Saunik after she refused to accept a contempt of court notice and did not appear in court.“…we direct issuance of a bailable warrant in the sum of Rs 25,000 to secure the presence of Sujata Saunik in this court…
