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Mumbai, September 2, 2026: As part of the ‘Pedestrian First’ campaign, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) undertook action against 38 unauthorised stalls at Andheri Railway Station (West), Vile Parle Railway Station (West), Jogeshwari Railway Station (West), Veera Desai...
Mumbai, September 2, 2026: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday directed the Public Health Department to ensure effective utilisation of three technology-driven initiatives—an Integrated Health Dashboard, Integrated Health Facility Centre and a star-rating sy...
The Indian Cricket Team could play a four or six-match ODI series in South Africa in 2027 as part of their preparations for the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2027. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly discussing the possibility of a series with Cricket South A...
When the population of a country increases, there should ordinarily be a corresponding increase in the number of voters. Births continue to outnumber deaths, and India has a large and growing population of young people. These demographic trends should be reflected in its electora...
Navi Mumbai, September 2: The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has launched a citywide special drive to protect existing trees and reduce the risk of trees being uprooted during heavy rain and strong winds. Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde has directed civic depart...
Mumbai: Amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across the state, a special training camp for Electoral Registration Officers (ERO) and Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AERO) in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) area was organised...
Mumbai, September 2: Playing with plenty of grit and determination, Ananya Sheth got the better of Sayesha Sawant 2-1 in a Girls’ U-13 round 64 match of the Mumbai Suburban District Championship & Selection Tournament 2026, organised by Goregaon Sports Club in association with th...
Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe’s tough enforcement of food safety rules has received strong backing from the country’s top food regulator, with Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) CEO Rajit Punhani saying the officer ha...
Pune, September 02: The Maharashtra State Right to Public Services Commission, Pune Division, has directed district administrations and municipal corporations to spread awareness about the Maharashtra Right to Public Services Act, 2015 through Ganesh mandals during this year’s Ga...
Nashik: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) registered a resounding victory in the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik, Student Union and Senate Elections 2026, winning all nine seats in a clean sweep. ABVP candidates secured all six positions in th...
Pune: Ahead of the Ganeshotsav celebrations, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has issued an electrical safety appeal to citizens and Ganesh mandals, warning them against using street-light poles, junction boxes and feeder pillars for temporary power connections. The civic bod...
Mumbai’s Ganeshotsav preparations have received a major environmental push this year, with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) directing that Ganesh idols measuring up to six feet be immersed in artificial ponds. The move follows a directive from the Bombay High Court ai...
Thane, September 2, 2026: A wave of uncertainty has swept across festive committees in Thane as administrative backlogs at the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) delay official permits for temporary pavilions (mandaps). According to official figures released by the civic body on S...
Pune: Pimpri-Chinchwad recorded a sharp rise in H1N1 (swine flu) and dengue cases in August, with 31 H1N1 infections and 37 dengue cases reported during the month, according to health data from the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC). The figures show that 31 of the 37 ...
Thane: As the state prepares to welcome Lord Ganesha on Monday, September 14 , rush hour has officially begun for thousands of Konkan natives living across Thane, Mumbai, and Palghar. With a long weekend lined up starting Friday afternoon—courtesy of the second Saturday and Sunda...
Beed: With the Ganesh festival and other major festivities approaching, BJP group leader in the Beed Municipal Council, Dr Sarika Yogesh Kshirsagar, has urged the civic body to urgently procure and install 2,500 new streetlights across Beed town. Kshirsagar submitted a memorandum...
Zerodha is set to expand beyond its traditional stockbroking business after its application for a merchant banking licence received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Moneycontrol reported, citing sources familiar with the development. However, the f...
MPSC Chairman Vivek Bhimanwar stated the Drug Inspector exam paper leak happened before his tenure. He took charge as MPSC chief on February 18 and assumed office on March 3. The commission has formed a committee to recommend preventive measures for future examinations. The state...
Pune: Pune is witnessing a sharp rise in dengue and chikungunya infections, with August recording the highest number of suspected dengue cases so far this year. According to the latest Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) data, 484 suspected dengue cases were reported in August, comp...
Pune: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said the government would soon decide to transfer the entire Hinjawadi area to the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), a move aimed at improving civic administration and maintenance in the major IT hub. Fadn...
Mumbai: A Mumbai builder has been ordered to pay Rs 6 crore in compensation after allegedly failing to obtain an Occupation Certificate (OC) for a redeveloped residential building for nearly two decades. The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) passed the order...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a selection of traditional Indian products to the leaders of Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. The gifts highlighted India’s rich cultural heritage, craftsmanship and regional t...
Pawar, accompanied by Rishikesh Gangarde, a student whistleblower from Ahilyanagar who had raised the alleged paper-leak issue, met the MPSC secretary and other officials at the commission’s CBD Belapur office...
On October 23, 2025, the state government had appointed a one-member commission of inquiry headed by former Bombay high court judge Justice Sanjay Mehere, after a female doctor from the Sub-district Hospital in Phaltan died by suicide...
The allegations come a day after the state election office released the draft rolls, signalling the completion of phase one of the SIR process
Congress said that in West Bengal, 91% of the voter names struck off in the SIR had to be reinstated after appeals
Mumbai, September 1, 2026: The Bombay High Court has directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to thoroughly examine its land holdings and submit a detailed report on properties that can be used to construct free housing for its sanitary workers. HC Flags 18-Year Poli...
Mumbai: All candidates of the ‘Sahakar Panel’ have been elected unopposed to the Board of Directors of the Mumbai Cooperative Board for the five-year term from 2026 to 2031. The unopposed election reflects unity, mutual trust and a positive approach among stakeholders in the coop...
Mumbai: Allegations of a “cash for transfer” racket in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) have resurfaced, with BJP MLA Mihir Kotecha seeking a detailed inquiry by Chief Secretary Rajesh Agrawal into alleged financial irregularities in the transfer of civic engineers. K...
Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik’s Claim ‘Ridiculous’, Says BJP MLA Narendra Mehta
Sonu Sood boarded a flight from Mumbai to Kathmandu at 11 am, accompanied by his Nepalese chauffeur and lieutenant of two decades, Chaudhary. Speaking to The Free Press Journal, the actor said, “Over the next two days, I am scheduled to visit around 5-6 areas that are among the w...
Kalyan: The ruling alliance in the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) appears to be heading for a fresh political showdown, with the BJP openly demanding that the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) be removed from the civic administration. The BJP has warned its ally, the...
Mumbai: Amid the controversy surrounding the alleged burqa incident at Mumbai’s BMC-run Cooper Hospital, Mayor Ritu Tawde on Tuesday said that action would be taken against those found responsible. She also stressed that judging anyone based on their religion was “very wrong”. Sp...
Pune: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and cities in Germany’s Frankfurt Rhine-Main region on Tuesday discussed a long-term partnership in urban development, transportation, waste management, technology, innovation, startups and MSME development, with a key focus on helping P...
Mumbai: With the city preparing for Janmashtami, deities at the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) temples at Girgaon Chowpatty and Juhu will be dressed in special costumes designed by devotees and designers. Girgaon Deities To Wear Unique Ensemble At Girgao...
Nashik: The ‘Ulgulan’ protest by tribal students has been ongoing for 15 to 17 days. On Tuesday, students organised a march from Idgah Maidan through the Shalimar area towards the Divisional Commissioner’s Office and Tribal Development Bhavan. Reports indicate that the health of ...
Mira-Bhayander: Allegations of major discrepancies in voter lists have triggered a political storm in Mira-Bhayander ahead of the upcoming municipal elections. Maharashtra Transport Minister and Dharashiv District Guardian Minister Pratap Sarnaik raised serious questions about pr...
The Indian Cricket Team's The Men’s Selection Committee has picked the squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. The BCCI announced the squad on Tuesday with few interesting additions for the home series. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star all-rounde...
Thane, September 1, 2026: A comprehensive Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls with an eligibility reference date of October 1, 2026, is currently underway across Thane district’s 18 assembly constituencies. The initiative targets data reconciliation for 7,450,...
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The sealing of shops, cafes, libraries and other commercial establishments operating in residential areas of Bhopal has left students, traders and local residents facing several problems. The Bhopal Municipal Corporation carried out sealing action in area...
Mumbai: Man Infraconstruction Limited has approved a share buyback worth up to Rs 169.29 crore, offering investors an exit price capped at Rs 171 per equity share. The company’s board cleared the proposal at its meeting on September 1. The exercise will be conducted through the o...
New Delhi [India], September 1: Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has offered his resignation from the Pakistan men's national selection committee following the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) decision to make major changes to the Test squad and coaching staff during the ongoi...
Ramesh Mhatre, a corporator of the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation , has challenged the conditions imposed by the high court while granting bail....
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday resumed its action against commercial activities running in residential areas, with several cafes, bakeries, gardens and shops being sealed across the city. The action began around 9 am, with civic teams r...
At least 2.08 crore voters of Maharashtra’s pre-SIR electorate have not been included in the draft electoral roll published today
Citizens now have the chance to submit claims and objections regarding the draft voter list. First-time voters who have just turned eighteen are encouraged to apply for their inclusion. Approximately 1.5 crore voters previously excluded can also reapply. To verify their names, vo...
The hospital, regarded as the BMC’s busiest municipal eye hospital in terms of patients treated, has been serving Mumbai since 1940. Doctors say it caters largely to patients from economically weaker sections and plays an important role in providing specialised eye care at an aff...
MUMBAI: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) plans to deploy a dedicated fleet of 27 vehicles to step up action against illegal hawkers and other obstructions on footpaths across the island city, as part of its ongoing Pedestrian First campaign...
The vessel is designed primarily to support deep-sea diving and underwater operations, including saturation, air and heliox diving
The decision follows protests by candidates who said server failures, non-responsive keyboards, software lag, automatic logouts and differences in test start times affected their performance...
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