Mumbai: Bombay high court has directed the railways to grant Rs 80,000 compensation to a man who fell off a running train while sitting near the door.The Central Railway said no compensation could be awarded as it was a “self-inflicted injury”, which under the rules excludes compensation.The passenger, Rohidas Kumavat, was travelling by Guwahati Express…
Mumbaikars are embracing weekend “breakfast rides,” blending fitness, community, and a rewarding meal. These curated cycling events offer a refreshing escape from demanding jobs, fostering health and connection. Participants, from beginners to experienced riders, enjoy scenic routes like the Worli promenade, building friendships and rediscovering the joy of cycling in a vibrant, social atmosphere. As…
Kalyan/Thane/Navi Mumbai: Amid panic buying at petrol pumps across MMR, especially in Thane and Navi Mumbai, sources in oil companies said on Thursday there is no fuel supply shortage. Govt sources said a few pumps are facing an issue due to the recent shift to an advance payment system. Kishore Vichare, who runs fuel stations…
Mumbai: The BMC’s A ward has suspended a junior overseer (JO) for alleged negligence in failing to take action or inform senior officials after an unauthorised borewell was dug on a state govt plot, damaging a section of the underground Mumbai Metro Line 3 tunnel near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus earlier this month.A civic official…
Bandana Jain with her father, Ramesh Jain at the Art of India show on the CSMVS grounds Bin there, made thatFor the Art of India launch, on the grounds of CSMVS on March 21, Bandana Jain wore her manifesto around her neck—a statement neckpiece of old watch dials that reflected her eye for beauty in…
Mumbai: The state govt will soon recruit 33 additional security personnel to prevent encroachments and debris dumping in Aarey Colony, said Dairy Development Minister Atul Save in the Legislative Council on Wednesday. At present, there are 35 security personnel who guard Aarey Colony as well as the adjoining forest area.The issue of encroachment at a…
MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government has constituted an expert task force to study the impact of social media use among minors and recommend regulatory and policy measures to address growing concerns about its effect on children’s mental health, behaviour and learning.According to a government resolution issued on March 25, the panel will examine the extent and…
MUMBAI: The state government has reversed its decision to restrict admissions under the Right to Education (RTE) quota in private unaided schools to a 1-km radius, restoring the earlier 3-km eligibility norm. Parents can now apply to any private school within a 3-km radius of their residence.The rollback follows a stay by the Nagpur bench…
The Bombay High Court has ordered railways to pay ₹80,000 in compensation to a man who fell from a moving train while attempting to de-board at an unofficial halt (AI image) MUMBAI: Bombay high court directed the railways to grant compensation of ₹80,000 to a man who, while sitting near a train door, fell in…
MUMBAI: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday put the spotlight on Nashik-based astrologer Ashok Kharat, urging citizens to come forward with any information about him as a serious probe unfolds into allegations of sexual exploitation and fraud. Addressing the state Assembly, Fadnavis said the government would not tolerate any form of deception, directly naming…
