A major highway project has been delayed, prompting a strong reaction from a top official. The minister feels ashamed of the extensive delays and has decided not to attend the inauguration.
Further action is planned, including a personal assessment of the highway's convenience for travelers. This is set to take place in October.
The official has also made commitments to take strict action against contractors and officials, with plans to suspend and blacklist those responsible within a year.
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Mumbai: Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil on Thursday responded to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’s wife Amruta Fadnavis inviting him to her home for a meal, saying he would visit her on Bhaubeej. Amruta Fadnavis had called Jarange her 'brother' and invited...
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 9 (ANI): Actor Rani Mukerji was honoured with the Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award at the 62nd Maharashtra State Film Awards ceremony in Mumbai on Wednesday. Fadnavis presents award to Rani Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis ...
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Pune: Heavy and oversized vehicles will be prohibited from entering several major roads in central Pune for 15 days during Ganeshotsav celebrations, from September 12 to September 26. The restriction has been imposed as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of citizens and...
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Mumbai: Iran said it attacked 10 ships near the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for US strikes that destroyed five Iranian oil tankers, intensifying a confrontation across Gulf shipping routes. At least one seafarer was killed and another remained missing, Reuters reported. The l...
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Freight operators have rallied for the establishment of a permanent task force dedicated to the Samruddhi Mahamarg. They are calling for a 24x7 helpline and a mobile app for swift assistance. Additionally, they are asking for robust CCTV surveillance and mapping of crime hotspots...
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A coalition of concerned citizens is calling for essential reforms to Mumbai's BEST transport system, emphasizing that privatization and workforce cuts jeopardize its public service commitment. Their proposals include expanding the self-operated fleet and hiring permanent staff, ...
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Pune : A 28-year-old competitive examination aspirant was allegedly abducted and assaulted by four men after one of the suspects allegedly became enraged over his conversations with a female friend in Pune late Wednesday night. Police acted swiftly after receiving a 112 emergency...
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The University of North Texas (UNT) has named its new artificial intelligence and advanced analytics college after Indian-origin couple Anuradha and Vikas Sinha following their $20 million (approximately ₹190 crore) donation to the university. The institution will be known as the...
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Brasili: Brazil announced a 26-man squad, including stars like Vinicius Jr, Raphinha, and Marquinhos, for the friendly matches against India and Australia. Brazil set for Australia friendlies On September 25, Brazil will face Australians at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Town...
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Mumbai: Allana Group has elevated Manish Bandlish as Group Managing Director, tasking the industry veteran with increasing its turnover from about Rs 24,000 crore to Rs 40,000 crore over the next three years. Bandlish, previously Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of A...
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Raigad: Pen, known as the home of Ganesh idols, sold more than 70 lakh idols this year, with around 15–20 lakh being exported to overseas markets, as demand remained strong ahead of Ganeshotsav. Raigad, Maharashtra: More than 70 lakh Ganesh idols were sold in Pen this year, inclu...
