Mumbai: The state govt will formulate a unified policy for installing CCTV cameras in public places by coordinating with all govt agencies through a committee led by a secretary-level officer, announced Minister of State for Home Yogesh Kadam. The policy will specify the types of CCTV systems to be installed, their maintenance and procedures for…
Mumbai: A Thane-based engineer arrested for allegedly sharing sensitive information about warships and submarines with a Pakistani intelligence agent has sought bail, saying a prolonged incarceration would “prejudice his personal and professional life”.Ravindra Verma (27), who worked with a defence technology firm, was arrested by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad on May 28. He is currently…
Mumbai: The state will soon introduce a policy allowing hoardings to be erected on unused govt land, revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said on Wednesday. The owner of the bidding agency should be a resident of Maharashtra and the successful bidder must provide space on the hoarding for govt advertisements free for at least seven days…
Mumbai: The All India Glass Manufacturers’ Federation (AIGMF) Wednesday addressed media reports about a French study that showed the presence of microplastics in beverages packaged in glass bottles.“These reports misinterpret findings from a scientific study conducted by the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES). The ANSES study, in its clear…
Thane: An unidentified man, aged around 35 years, was found dead in a pit at a construction site in Wagle Estate on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.The regional disaster management cell in Thane stated they were alerted about a body found floating in the inundated pit at the construction site of a private company on road…
Nagpur: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday alleged voter manipulation and electoral malpractice in CM Devendra Fadnavis‘s constituency of South-West Nagpur, claiming a surge in voter numbers in the five months between the Lok Sabha and assembly polls in 2024. Fadnavis hit back, accusing Rahul of lying and pointing out a spike in voters was…
Thane: Thane municipal commissioner Saurabh Rao has suspended legal assistant Farukh Shaikh, who was also holding additional charge as Diva assistant municipal commissioner (AMC), following critical observations from the high court in the Shil illegal construction case.Prashant Rode, additional municipal commissioner (zone 2), confirmed the suspension on Tuesday.The court pointed out that one of the…
Mumbai: With work on Carnac bridge near Masjid Bunder station completed by June 10, BMC said they are awaiting clearance from the railways before opening it to motorists.The bridge serves as a vital connector between south Mumbai and the eastern suburbs, linking commuters to the Eastern Freeway and Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, which connects to…
Thane: Around 14 vehicles were badly damaged when the compound wall of a building, Yogeshwar Heights, in the Katemaniwali area of Kalyan collapsed. Residents alleged that heavy material had been placed against the compound wall by the builder of a construction project next door. The ciompound wall had weakened due to the rain. Police filed…
MUMBAI: Kunal Waghmare, 38, an assistant law officer posted at the BMC headquarters, passed away on Tuesday afternoon after complaining of chest pain.Civic officials said Waghmare was rushed to St George Hospital after he reported discomfort. He was declared dead at 3pm. tnn Source link
