Mumbai: In a development that could ease immediate concerns over energy shipments, at least one India-bound crude tanker has safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz, offering tentative relief to the shipping and energy trade amid escalating tensions in West Asia.Sources said two Indian tankers, ‘Pushpak’ and ‘Parimal’, were allowed to pass after diplomatic talks over…
Mumbai: Ten builders who took transit camps on lease from Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (Mhada) from 1996 till 2021, and defaulted on payments totalling Rs 121 crore were booked for cheating.Deputy chief officer of Mhada, Mohan Bobde, has lodged a complaint against these 10 developers at Kherwadi police station and the Economic Offences…
Mumbai: BJP MLA Sudhir Mungantiwar introduced a private member’s bill proposing stricter responsibility for govt employees towards their dependent parents.The proposed bill stated that if a state govt employee failed to properly care for their ageing parents, authorities might direct that 20% of the employee’s salary be transferred to the parents to support their well-being….
Kalyan: Amid the ongoing shortage of cooking gas, a 16-year-old boy appearing for SSC exams and his elder brother had to skip their studies and stand in a long queue outside a gas agency in Kalyan to get LPG cylinders for the family. The brothers, Jaineel and Aditya Jain, waited nearly three hours before managing…
Mumbai: State forest minister Ganesh Naik told the assembly on Thursday that the state is taking strong action, including against private companies responsible for destroying mangroves in the Borivali area. He also said that it would work on restoring mangrove cover.The issue was raised by BJP MLA Sanjay Upadhyay who complained about the rampant destruction…
Mumbai: The situation for restaurant owners is getting tougher by the day with the majority—around 60%—all set to pull down shutters till their daily commercial LPG supply is restored. The others will remain operational but with their menu curtailed and a majority of items unavailable.Sandeep Sharma of Pancham Puriwala at Borabazar opposite the CST terminus…
Mumbai: Domestic LPG dealer outlets are reporting a more than 100% surge in daily bookings as consumers fearing an impending shortage rush to secure supplies.Dealers said while commercial LPG supply has come to a complete halt, domestic LPG supply has not stopped. However, deliveries have slowed and what normally takes two days is now taking…
Navi Mumbai: The state’s urban development minister, Madhuri Misal, said in the legislative assembly on Thursday that the civic body and Cidco have taken action against 11,890 illegal structures in Navi Mumbai.Misal said the corporation issued 870 notices in cases of illegal construction. Of these, action was taken against 340 illegal structures and 3,133 illegal…
Navi Mumbai: The Karnala Bird Sanctuary authorities have constructed five artificial lakes to provide adequate water supply to the birds and animals amidst the heat wave.The small pools constructed at five different locations in the last month are filled using water tankers to meet the summer season scarcity needs. The water supply will be made…
Navi Mumbai: Vashi police detained two teenage boys, both aged 17, for insulting Agri Koli community sculptures on social media platforms after the video went viral. The sculptures were installed by NMMC for beautification at the Vashi mini seashore.The incident came to light on Wednesday. In the clip, one teen, visibly in a drunken state,…
