Mumbai: In the wake of a spate of tree fall incidents during the recent heavy rain spell, BMC has initiated work on a scientific action plan to classify Mumbai’s trees based on their risk level and create a comprehensive database on their health, age and structural condition.At a meeting held at the BMC headquarters, the…
A farmer tilling the soil with a hand tool as others plough their fields using bullocks at Karad, in Satara district, Maharashtra. (PTI Photo) MUMBAI: A rare convergence of an Adhik Jyeshtha month in the Hindu calendar and a powerful Super El Niño has raised concerns over the progress of this year’s monsoon in Maharashtra,…
Navi Mumbai: Two Navi Mumbai residents landed in hospital after tiny fish bones got lodged deep in their throats, forcing doctors to perform surgery to remove them.A 53-year-old woman from Khopoli and a 60-year-old teacher from Panvel initially tried home remedies such as swallowing bananas and sticky rice to dislodge the bones, but neither worked….
Mumbai: In a move set to impact millions of commuters across Maharashtra, the State Transport Authority (STA) on Friday approved a proposal by the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) to increase bus fares by an average 13.5%. The revised fares will come into effect from Saturday, said an official.There is no change in fare…
Mumbai: BMC will organise free breast cancer screening camps across all 227 municipal wards on July 22, targeting women aged 30 years and above as part of a citywide early detection drive.The camps will be held between 10 am and 5 pm and the civic body has deployed over 2,000 medical personnel for the exercise.Each…
Kalyan: The prime accused in a Kalyan rape and blackmail case, who allegedly fled to Oman after sexually exploiting a woman on the false promise of marriage, was arrested by Bazarpeth police at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Thursday after immigration authorities detected a look-out circular (LOC) issued against him.The accused, Arbaaz Khan,…
Both Thackeray cousins have supported Sonam Wangchuk Chaitanya.MarpakwarMumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray will lead a protest at Dadar’s Shivaji Park on Sunday to back climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike. MNS chief Raj Thackeray, who has already extended his support to Wangchuk, may also join the protest with Uddhav. On Monday, Uddhav extended…
Kalyan: A history-sheeter who was out on bail in a murder case was allegedly stabbed to death by a group of assailants in Kalyan (E) in the early hours of Thursday, while his girlfriend, accompanying him, sustained minor injuries after she tried to intervene.The deceased was identified as Arjun Kalpande alias ‘Pendya Bhai’, a resident…
Maharashtra’s hospitality industry seeks extended bar operating hours for the FIFA World Cup Final MUMBAI: Football fans hoping to watch the FIFA World Cup Final at their favourite hotel or restaurant could get a late-night boost if the Maharashtra government accepts a hospitality industry’s request to extend bar operating hours for a single night.The Hotel…
Khazana, a ghazal festival, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. The event continues its mission to support cancer and thalassemia patients. This year’s edition honors Asha Bhosle and showcases new talent. Proceeds will fund medical treatment and care for underprivileged children. The festival unites music lovers and philanthropists for a cause. The city’s most cherished…
