Navi Mumbai: Two CBSE schools of Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) received permanent recognition from govt, extending their affiliation with CBSE board until 2030. The schools, School No 93, CBSE School Seawood Sector 50, and School No 94, Koparkhairane Sector 11, were inaugurated on Aug 4, 2018, to provide quality English medium education to lower…
Navi Mumbai: The ecologically vital hills in Belapur Sector 8 houses a significant reservoir that is at risk of destruction. This perennial water source, essential for local wildlife and birds, faces threats from unauthorised debris disposal, encroachment, and road construction activities. A citizens group called Alert Citizens Forum-Navi Mumbai has urged CIDCO, NMMC, and the…
Mumbai: After three accused in a fake currency case pleaded guilty, a special NIA court on Thursday convicted and sentenced them to the time they served as undertrials. The three accused—Danish Petiwala, Sarasvati Dattaram alias Muskan, and J Kaleel Rahman—were found guilty on charges related to criminal conspiracy, possession and use of counterfeit currency, and…
Thane: A 36-year-old woman died, while another resident was hospitalised after they complained of breathlessness following a fire that broke out on one of the higher floors of a 28-storey building in Kolshet on Thursday evening, officials said. The deceased was identified as Jaishri Thakre, a resident of the 28th floor, while Rajendra Tiwari, a…
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Amid allegations that thousands of voters have their names listed twice in the electoral roll for Paithan taluka, the election department has initiated a verification process. This action follows a complaint lodged by Bhausaheb Pise, a former vice-president of the Paithan Municipal Council and the current chairman of Sant Eknath Cooperative Sugar Mill.Paithan…
Mumbai: The city has several Bangladeshis who have not been granted citizenship but have voting rights and urgent action should be taken on this matter, said Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora on Thursday.Deora, who was earlier with the Congress, welcomed the ongoing verification of electoral rolls in Bihar by the Election Commission of India.The opposition,…
Mumbai: From Friday, the Mumbai Coastal Road will be open round the clock, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Thursday, alongside his deputies Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, during the virtual inauguration of the road’s promenade, cycle track, and pedestrian subways.The road, so far operational from 7am to midnight, will now be accessible 24 hours.At…
MUMBAI: The classic dabbawallah dressed in white kurta pyjama and Gandhi cap embodies a tradition that is older than Ganeshotsav. The tiffin service began in 1890 while public Ganesh celebrations started in 1893.The fire may be spent but the embers still glow. The dabbawallah community is still proud of the profession which transports home-cooked meals…
Mumbaikars are exploring the city like never before- by booking airplanes and helicopter rides that offer a breath taking view of the city that never sleeps. Two-three people on board makes it ideal for intimate celebrations These rides are a unique way to celebrate special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, and wedding proposals. Many parents have…
MUMBAI: In a major breakthrough, the City Crime Branch busted an international gang of five persons, including a woman, accused of renting and selling bank accounts to cyber fraudsters and operators of online gaming scams.The arrests are seen as a significant blow to cybercrime syndicates operating from Thailand, China, Dubai, Cambodia, and Malaysia. Acting on…
