Mumbai: Observing that the petition comprised vague and generic pleadings, the Bombay High Court on Tuesday dismissed an election petition filed against the victory of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator Captain R Tamil Selvan. He won from the Sion-Koliwada constituency in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections. Selvan petitioned the HC for the dismissal of the…
New Delhi: Wednesday’s attack on CM Rekha Gupta is likely to bring significant changes in her security set-up. The cover is being reviewed following the breach and it will be made more stringent after a threat assessment. Gupta, who has Z+ category security, may be accorded Z+ ASL, which comprises an advanced security liaison team,…
Pune: The 37th edition of Pune Festival will be held during Ganeshotsav, from Aug 27 to Sept 6, across the city. Organised by the Pune Festival Committee in partnership with citizens of Pune, Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC), and the Ministry of Tourism, Govt of India, the festival will unfold against the devotional backdrop of…
Mumbai: While requesting the special court to remand the arrested ex-VVCMC (Vasi-Virar civic body) chief and IAS officer Anil Pawar in judicial custody along with three other accused, the ED said that during his tenure, he granted building commencement certificates for 5.51 crore sq ft of built-up area in urban and green zone areas after…
New Delhi: New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Wednesday carried out an eviction drive to remove encroachments by tehbazari vendors in the mini market of Janpath, adjacent to Connaught Place, officials said.The market, popular among youngsters for its affordable clothes and artificial jewellery, has faced regular civic action over alleged encroachments.“Many vendors leave their goods…
Pune: Torrential downpour lashed the ghats of Pune district in the past 24 hours, with Tamhini recording an unprecedented 575mm rainfall and Lonavala 418mm, IMD data showed.Mulshi, too, recorded very heavy showers of 162mm, prompting the administration to shut schools in the ghat regions of Velha, Bhor, Maval, Mulshi, Khed, Ambegaon and Junnar talukas on…
Thane: Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT), awarded Rs 28.9 lakh compensation to the parents of a 29-year-old pharmacist who died in a road accident in Aug 2020.The petition was filed by the victim’s parents—a 59-year-old father and a 48-year-old mother, who initially sought Rs 80 lakh compensation but were restricted to Rs 1 lakh under…
New Delhi: Delhi Jal Board submitted a report to the NGT identifying 43 sewers that directly discharge sewage into the Barapullah/Defence Colony stormwater drain. It also shared a plan to stop the flow of untreated water into the stormwater drain, which is supposed to carry rainwater to the Yamuna. DJB said it has fixed timelines…
Pune: State cultural minister Ashish Shelar on Wednesday announced a relaxation in the use of loudspeakers which may be played till midnight for seven days in Pune during the upcoming Ganesh festival.Shelar visited the city on Wednesday to meet district administration officials and discuss preparations for Ganeshotsav — which was accorded state festival status in…
Mumbai: A deputy registrar of co-operative societies has told the Chaitanya Cooperative Housing Society in Pratiksha Nagar, Sion East, Mumbai, that it cannot accept excess amounts under any head from members, who rent out their flats, beyond non-occupancy charges. This directive follows a complaint from a flat owner alleging that the society was illegally charging…
