Siddhivinayak Temple donation theft: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis orders probe | Mumbai News

Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis ordered a probe into the alleged theft of Rs 18 crore annually from the donation collections of Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Temple. MUMBAI: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday ordered a probe into the alleged theft of Rs 18 crore annually from the donation collections of Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Temple.He directed officials to examine…

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Review RTE refund process: Bombay high court asks state over prolonged delay in reimbursing private unaided schools | Mumbai News

Mumbai: Bombay High Court has frowned at state govt for “prolonged” delay in reimbursing private unaided schools providing children between 6 and 14 years free education under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act. It has asked it to undertake a comprehensive review of the existing reimbursement mechanism.“The consequences of such…

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Bike taxi plan for delivery platforms faces legal roadblocks, says Maharashtra minister | Mumbai News

Representational pic of a bike taxi Mumbai: Maharashtra transport minister Pratap Sarnaik’s plan to bring food delivery and e-commerce platforms such as Swiggy, Zomato and Zepto under the state’s proposed bike taxi policy is unlikely to be implemented anytime soon due to significant legal and regulatory constraints. “The matter is under discussion as of now….

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BMC plans to allow shared waste processing sites for big waste generators lacking space | Mumbai News

So far, the civic body has identified 3,177 BWGs across Mumbai, of which 2,025 are registered with the BMC Sanjeev DevasiaMumbai:While the BMC has invited expressions of interest (EOI) from third-party agencies to help bulk waste generators (BWGs), including housing societies, hospitals and commercial establishments, to set up and operate decentralised, on-site wet waste processing…

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Rs 2.6cr theft at MLC deputy chairperson Sachin Ahir’s residence: Crime branch recover Rs 96 lakh worth of jewellery, cash & an SUV | Mumbai News

Mumbai: The city crime branch has recovered gold, diamond-studded jewellery, silverware, cash and an SUV collectively valued at around Rs 96 lakh in connection with the theft of valuables worth Rs 2.65 crore from the Worli residence of Maharashtra Legislative Council deputy chairperson Sachin Ahir.Crime Branch Unit 3 last month arrested four persons, including three…

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Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation rolls out mega Ganesh Festival Plan: 5,220 additional buses to Konkan | Mumbai News

Mumbai: As Konkan natives living in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and adjoining areas prepare to head home for the much-awaited Gauri-Ganpati celebrations, the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) on Friday unveiled an extensive transport plan to cater to the festive rush. The state-run transport undertaking will operate 5,220 additional bus services on various Konkan routes…

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