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Fire at office in Thane industrial complex; no casualty

January 12, 2024

A fire broke out in the office of a private company at an industrial complex in Thane city of Maharashtra early Thursday morning, an official said. No person was injured in the blaze, he said, adding that two rooms on the first floor of a two-storey building in the complex...

Truck drivers continue protests

January 12, 2024

Truck drivers in Maharashtra persisted with their protests for the second consecutive day, expressing dissatisfaction with the stringent penal provisions for hit-and-run cases under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS). The agitation led to road blockades on various key routes, including the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway in the Mira Bhayandar area of Thane...

3 booked for forging documents of shop sold to woman in Navi Mumbai

January 12, 2024

A case has been registered against the manager of a bank and two other persons for allegedly cheating a 37-year-old woman by forging documents of a shop sold to her in Navi Mumbai to take a loan, police said on Thursday. In 2012, two of the accused sold the shop...

Man injured in firing after quarrel at bar in Thane; 4 held

January 12, 2024

A man received injuries after a person fired at him from a revolver following an altercation between them at an orchestra bar in Maharashtra’s Thane district, police said. The incident took place in the wee hours of Wednesday at the bar located in Dombivli area, they said, adding that four...

Pench Tiger Reserve introduces hot air balloon rides and paramotoring

January 12, 2024

For those seeking a break from conventional travel experiences, Maharashtra’s Pench Tiger Reserve, specifically the tribal village of Kolitmara in the West Pench Range, is set to elevate tourism with the introduction of hot air balloon rides and paramotoring. Renowned for its rich wildlife offerings, Kolitmara is embracing adventure sports,...

Mumbai Police apprehends double murder accused after 12-day chase across states

January 12, 2024

In a remarkable feat spanning 12 days and covering 1200 km across multiple states, the Mumbai Police successfully apprehended Drayson M. D’Sa, a fugitive accused of murdering his wife and brother. The 40-year-old suspect allegedly bludgeoned Chitra, 35, and his older brother Damian M. D’Sa to death at their residence...

Mumbai experiences improved air quality following unseasonal rain

January 12, 2024

The city witnessed a notable improvement in air quality as unseasonal showers on Tuesday led to a drop in the overall Air Quality Index (AQI), reaching 85 on Wednesday. Several parts of Mumbai, particularly the suburbs, experienced brief spells of rain, contributing to the decline in AQI levels across the...

Man convicted for sexually harassing minor girl in Thane

January 12, 2024

A court in Maharashtra’s Thane district has pronounced a 34-year-old man guilty of sexually harassing a minor girl in 2019. In her order passed on Wednesday, additional sessions judge and special judge (POCSO) VV Virkar convicted the accused under various sections of the Protection of Children for Sexual Offences (POCSO)...

Guidebook to be compiled in Marathi for conservation of heritage buildings in Maharashtra

January 12, 2024

Maharashtra’s Directorate of Archaeology and Museums has decided to come up with a guidebook in Marathi language to help in the conservation of heritage buildings in a scientific manner, officials said. The directorate currently has 385 monuments, including forts, caves and temples, under its jurisdiction, an official said. ‘’As of...

PM Modi to launch projects worth over Rs 30,500 crore in Maharashtra

January 12, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 27th National Youth Festival in Nashik on Friday and will later launch development projects worth over Rs 30,500 crore in Maharashtra. In line with his vision to boost people’s ease of mobility by strengthening urban transport infrastructure and connectivity, Modi will inaugurate the...

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