FPJ Eco Ganesha Initiative: "The competition of tall Ganesh idols is unhealthy and unnecessary, DJs cause noise pollution and state government should form a dedicated committee to laying SOPs for mandals for Ganpati celebrations. I appeal the citizens to get back to our traditional way of Ganesho...
government
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to introduce around 150 electric vehicles for waste collection and road-cleaning operations after Diwali, marking its first major shift towards an electric garbage collection fleet in the state capital. The corpor...
Local
Having grown up in the Wadala slums and spent his youth in Worli’s BDD chawl, Kishor Palve witnessed first-hand the challenges young people from underserved communities face, particularly the lack of guidance and support as they navigate their formative years. “I realised that ma...
government
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Sunday imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 on a Chartered Bus booking office operator for obstructing the ISBT corridor by keeping goods in the passenger movement area. The action was taken during an inspection by BMC commissi...
safety
Mumbai: Mumbai Airport Customs officials on Sunday arrested a 19-year-old Ulhasnagar resident for allegedly possessing drugs sourced from Bangkok. The accused claimed he was befriended by a woman in Bangkok who sought his 'help' in delivering her package to her relative in Mumbai...
Local
Mumbai: Several proposals cleared by the BMC Standing Committee over the past few months have witnessed cumulative cost escalations of Rs 148 crore, with a majority involving flyover reconstruction projects. The steep rise in project costs has triggered sharp criticism from oppos...
Local
The demonstration concluded peacefully after several political leaders addressed the gathering and protesters raised slogans, with organisers deciding to disperse without proceeding with the planned march towards Mantralaya...
safety
Mumbai: A 20-year-old youth died in a road accident on the SCLR Bridge on the night of October 7 after allegedly losing control of his two-wheeler while attempting to overtake a car. The accident occurred when the scooter reportedly scraped against the roadside footpath, throwing...
