The Bombay High Court ordered the BMC to pause changes to Neville D’souza Football Ground’s reservation MUMBAI: Bombay high court on Thursday directed BMC to refrain from taking further steps on the proposal to change the reservation of Neville D’souza Football Ground “till the further hearing.” On Tuesday evening, BMC’s general body passed a resolution…
Environmental activists express concern over 102 trees being cut for a sports complex upgrade KALYAN: The redevelopment of the Savlaram Maharaj Mhatre Sports Complex in Dombivli into a world-class sports facility has triggered concerns among environmental activists over the felling of 102 trees at the project site.The sports complex, located in the Dombivli MIDC area,…
Bar Council of India chairman Manan Kumar Mishra is central to a recent controversy. MUMBAI: Observing that “a large section of the students were condemned unheard”, the Bombay Bar Association (BBA) passed a resolution on Tuesday condemning a recent action by Manan Kumar Mishra, chairperson, Bar Council of India (BCI), as an “abuse of power”.The…
Mumbai: With the Supreme Court directing authorities to keep stray dogs away from schools, colleges, hospitals, bus depots and railway stations, the BMC is drawing up an action plan to tackle the issue and is scouting for land outside Mumbai to set up shelters.The civic administration is also considering engaging agencies to house and care…
Mumbai: In the wake of recent BEST bus accidents in Mankhurd and Mulund, the BEST Undertaking has launched a special safety initiative, including a large-scale refresher training programme for approximately 5,200 contract bus drivers operating under the Wet Lease model.In a bid to improve passenger feedback and accountability, BEST will prominently display its toll-free helpline…
District administration approved funding for a road connecting Kolamguda to Ghodankappi (AI image used for representational purpose only) CHANDRAPUR: Days after a TOI report on the road-building efforts of residents of a Chandrapur hamlet, Ghodankappi, where a woman died in want of medical care, district administration has cleared Rs 57.46 lakh to provide connectivity.The proposed…
Police alleged that the accused planned the killing and offered Rs 3 lakh to a former maid and her family members to carry out the crime Mumbai: A day after registering a case of murder against a Ghatkopar woman for allegedly assaulting her daughter-in-law, Sapna Ganji (35), and causing fatal head injuries and trying to…
The Bombay Bar Association condemned the Bar Council of India chairman’s action. MUMBAI: The Bombay Bar Association (BBA) has condemned the recent action of Bar Council of India (BCI) chairman Manan Kumar Mishra against NALSAR University students, describing his August 13 communication as an “abuse of power” and saying a large section of students were…
Maharashtra FDA suspended five licenses and seized banned products worth twenty-five lakh rupees. MUMBAI: The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licences of five hotels and restaurants and seized banned products and other food items worth around Rs 25 lakh during a statewide inspection drive, officials said on Wednesday.The action was taken…
The inflated bills issue has triggered growing concern among consumers, particularly as the smart meter rollout expands across the city Mumbai: Amid mounting complaints of unusually high electricity bills across South Mumbai and other parts of the island city this month, the BEST on Wednesday announced that it will set up smart meter help desks…
