Thane: A comprehensive review meeting of the revenue department of Thane collectorate was held on Friday under additional chief secretary (revenue) Vikas Kharge, an official said. The review covered the state govt’s 150-day programme, progress under e-governance and service delivery initiatives, activities undertaken during the service fortnight, land acquisition for major projects, revenue cases, sand…
New Delhi: Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to launch a large-scale refresher training programme for over 10,000 drivers operating the city’s public transport fleet. The programme will include sessions on safe lane driving, adherence to traffic rules and driving techniques aimed at reducing accidents and improving road discipline. Special emphasis will be placed on…
Pune: A 34-year-old Dighi-based businessman lost Rs 67.7 lakh to online fraudsters who promised him handsome returns on his investment in cryptocurrencies. The fraud occurred between Feb and April this year.The businessman submitted a complaint application last month, and after verification, a formal FIR was registered with the Dighi police on Thursday.According to the police,…
Mumbai: Customs officials at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport apprehended three private company employees working at the airport for posing as customs officers and attempting to extort money from an arriving passenger. The accused were identified as Salman Idris Khan (30), Pramod Chhabban Kamble (28), and Darshit Mohan Raut (32).The incident came to light when…
New Delhi: In a bid to preserve and promote the art, literature and cultural heritage of Kashmir, Delhi govt is considering a proposal to set up a Kashmiri Academy in the national capital. The initiative aims to create a formal platform for the study and promotion of the Valley’s unique traditions, language and literary works….
Mumbai: Four days after 22-year-old Sanskruti Amin lost her life after a concrete brick fell on her head from the 19th floor of a construction site, site engineer Shambhu Kumar Paswan (29) and site manager Gaurav Sondagar (39) were arrested on Saturday. The incident occurred on Oct 7 morning when Sanskruti was walking down the…
Mumbai: A prayer meet was organised at Yogi Sabha Graha in Dadar on Saturday to discuss the demand for the reopening of kabutarkhanas (pigeon feeding enclosures) across the city and to hold a prayer meet for pigeons that reportedly died due to starvation.The meeting saw participation from acharayas of various Hindu sects, who deliberated on…
Pune: Two agencies have been shortlisted by Maha Metro to prepare the detailed project report (DPR) for the proposed 20-km Shivajinagar-Kondhwa Metro corridor, including a spur to the NIBM area.The proposal has been sent to the Centre for approval. The DPR will be funded by the Union govt, MahaMetro officials told TOI.Once an agency is…
Mumbai: Commuters on Metro Lines 2A and 7 will need to adjust their travel plans next week as the Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited (MMMOCL) revises train timings. This change is to facilitate the integration of Metro Line 7 with the upcoming Line 9 Phase-I section between Dahisar East and Kashi Gaon.The temporary schedule…
New Delhi: A 76-year-old retired banker from Vikaspuri Extension was allegedly defrauded of Rs 33.24 lakh by cyber fraudsters who lured him into investing in fake stock market schemes with the promise of high returns.According to the complaint, the victim received a WhatsApp call from a woman. She convinced him to invest in lucrative stock…
