331 assistant RTO inspectors promoted to rank of inspectors: Historic huge number of promotions for transport dept | Mumbai News

MUMBAI: In one of the biggest promotions announced lately and historic for the transport department, as many as 331 officials of the rank of assistant inspectors have been promoted to the rank of inspectors of Motor Vehicle in various RTOs across the state.The promoted officials were given their new designations at a rank insignia ceremony…

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SC upholds Bombay HC ruling; underscores preferential right of landowner to redevelop slum | Mumbai News

MUMBAI: In yet another order that shot down acquisition by the Maharashtra government and Slum Rehabilitation Authority of an upscale private property in Mumbai, the Supreme Court on Friday upheld a Bombay high court judgment that said law provides preferential right to the landlord to redevelop the slum area. The SC slammed as “suspicious” the…

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CM Devendra Fadnavis appoints MLA Ameet Satam as BJP Mumbai unit president: Party prepares for BMC elections; eyes sweeping victory | Mumbai News

MUMBAI: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announced the appointment of Andheri West MLA Ameet Satam as BJP Mumbai unit president. The BJP currently has 15 MLAs in the city, which is the highest number for any political party in Mumbai. With the BMC elections slated for later this year, the party is preparing to sweep the…

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Mumbai Rainfall: Extensive waterlogging triggers traffic chaos, flight delays, IndiGo issues advisory; IMD warns of more showers in next 2 days | Mumbai News

NEW DELHI: Mumbai has been experiencing heavy rainfall since the Monday morning, leading to severe waterlogging in several parts of the city including Sion’s Gandhi Market area and the Eastern Express Highway. Traffic near Vile Parle Airport has also been disrupted. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts continued light to moderate showers in Mumbai and…

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Man held over social media post on MNS president Raj Thackeray; 3 nabbed for wrecking his shop, tight security deployed | Mumbai News

MUMBAI: MIDC police on Saturday arrested Sujit Dubey (28) for allegedly making objectionable statements on social media against Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray. Additionally, three individuals were apprehended for allegedly vandalising Dubey’s shop. Strict security measures were maintained outside the court in Bandra on Sunday to prevent any untoward incidents as the four arrested…

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