Mumbai: Bombay High Court on Friday said it was quite clear that sufficient time was granted to all members of Goregaon Siddharth Nagar Sahakari Griha Nirman Sanstha Limited society to take possession, so, if the members do not come forward by April 30, 2026, the HC said it would permit MHADA to utilise such tenements…
Thane: The father of AIMIM corporator Sahar Sheikh — against whom the Thane tehsildar has recommended filing of a criminal case over an alleged fake caste certificate — refuted all allegations on Friday, dismissing the controversy as a politically motivated stunt.Yunus Sheikh, who appeared at Mumbra Police Station after reportedly being unreachable for two days,…
Mumbai: Over a year after the Supreme Court cleared the decks for the BMC to reclaim a prime six-acre parcel in Lower Parel, the civic body is now in the final stages of appointing a developer for the high-value plot.After an initially tepid response, four major players— Shapoorji Pallonji, K Raheja Corp, Peddar Realty (JSW…
Mumbai: Six months after being initiated and subsequently stayed, BMC has cancelled the transfers of over 120 civic engineers following allegations of corruption.Last month, mayor Ritu Tawde had asked the civic body to “take note of the issue and take appropriate action” regarding the transfers. She was referring to a letter from Ramakant Bane of…
Thane: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Thane police has initiated a detailed investigation into a multi-crore investment scam involving a private firm, with its directors and managers accused of duping investors of over Rs 4.3 crore. The offence pertains to an alleged fraudulent operation run from an office on Gokhale Road, where unsuspecting…
Mumbai: Police on Friday arrested a 21-year-old collegian based out of Kalyan in connection with the suspected drug overdose case where two MBA students lost their lives and a third is critical. Shubh Agarwal is the eighth person to be arrested in this case and was remanded to police custody till Monday by a magistrate…
Mumbai: In a major pre-admission season crackdown, the BMC’s education department on Friday published a notice naming 164 schools allegedly operating within the corporation’s limits without the mandatory recognition from either the state govt or the civic body, and directed their managements to initiate closure in coordination with parents. Issued under Clause 18 of the…
Navi Mumbai: An Indian Institute of Technology (IIT-Bombay) expert survey report submitted to the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has flagged a serious reduction in the storage capacity of the city’s 14 holding ponds, raising concerns about flooding during the monsoon, especially when heavy rainfall coincides with high tide. The retention ponds function as a protective…
People across age groups are turning to handmade flower workshops, embracing creativity and sustainability As Mumbai embraces mindful living and sustainable choices, handmade flower workshops are gaining popularity. They go beyond crafting pretty bouquets; they offer a chance to slow down, express creativity and find joy in small moments. In a city that rarely pauses,…
MUMBAI: A team from the Nashik Crime Branch reached Mumbra on Friday in search of the absconding female employee, an accused in the TCS harassment and alleged religious conversion case registered in Nashik. According to police sources, her husband is currently being questioned by the Nashik police. An officer said that she has been living…
