Mumbai: With thousands of passengers heading home for Diwali and Chhath Puja, Central and Western Railway have set up holding areas at major Mumbai terminals to prevent overcrowding on platforms. The facilities are intended to accommodate passengers who arrive hours before their trains, allowing...
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Mumbai: Gorai residents have questioned the proposed felling of trees at the site of the Manori desalination plant, alleging major discrepancies in the project's land records, tree inventory and environmental safeguards. At a public hearing held at Byculla on November 3, activist...
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Mumbai, 5th November 2026: Asked to bat first, General Education Academy was bundled out in 47.3 overs as the first wicket of opener Viren Atole got out on the first ball of the match. Later Shardul Fagare played steady innings of 75 balls and scored 41 runs while Aayush Kolhe di...
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In a major overhaul, Mumbai airport has outlined plans to relocate 14 international flight routes out of Terminal 2 by summer 2027. Airlines are urged to either move their operations to different terminals or cease flying completely. This change is prompted by capacity reductions...
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Thane: The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has initiated strict legal action against local developers for wrapping roadside and median trees with decorative electric lighting, citing violations of state environmental preservation laws. Following an on-site enforcement drive, th...
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Pune: Zuniga, dismissed as an outsider, sprang a surprise by winning the General Rajendrasinhji Million, the feature event on the penultimate day of the Pune racing season, at the Pune Racecourse here on Thursday. In a thrilling finish, Zuniga surged to the front in the final 50 ...
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Mumbai: Patients requiring blood transfusions at Dr RN Cooper Hospital will have to depend on the blood centre at HBT Trauma Hospital in Jogeshwari for two days, as the hospital's blood centre will remain shut on November 5 and 6 following a suspension order issued by the Food an...
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Mumbai: Despite the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) crackdown on illegal constructions, Right to Information (RTI) data exposes a glaring gap between claims and ground reality. Of 2,14,917 complaints registered on its portal between March 2016 and October 2026, 1,16,228 ...
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Mumbai: The Enforcement Directorate (ED),has arrested Avinash Arjun Rathod, promoter of APS Wealth Ventures LLP, in connection with an alleged Rs 157-crore investment fraud in which 587 investors were allegedly duped after being promised assured monthly returns of up to 10 percen...
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The development comes as Mumbai airport plans to suspend flights to 14 international destinations, which will be served from Navi Mumbai.
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Mumbai: Noise levels from Diwali firecrackers being sold this year are the lowest recorded in the 20 years since testing began, according to a joint assessment by anti-noise campaigner Awaaz Foundation and the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB). The tests found that noise...
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Diwali in Maharashtra is incomplete without a delicious spread of Diwali Faral . From crunchy chakalis and spicy chiwda to melt-in-the-mouth ladoos and sweet karanjis, these homemade treats bring together the best of Maharashtrian festive flavours. Prepared in advance of the fest...
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Navi Mumbai: A 45-year-old man allegedly strangled his ailing younger brother to death with a nylon rope at their residence in Khanda Colony, Panvel, before attempting to pass off the murder as a natural death. The crime came to light after alert neighbours noticed strangulation ...
