In exchange for the lions, Byculla zoo will facilitate the procurement of capuchin monkeys through an agency Mumbai: The Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan and Zoo (VJBB Udyan and Zoo), Mumbai, has given its consent for an animal exchange programme with the Sakkarbaug Zoological Park in Junagadh, Gujarat, involving the transfer of four Asiatic lions…
BJP corporators claim the Anandnagar– Owala fire station is operating with limited manpower and a single Quick Response Vehicle Thane: As residential towers in Thane continue to rise skyward, with several under-construction projects soon touching 50 storeys and more, activists and political leaders warn that Thane’s fire safety infrastructure remains dangerously under-equipped, raising serious concerns…
Following the Gaondevi Market fire, BJP corporator Namrata Koli has now demanded a review of fire safety systems and highlighted staff and infrastructure shortages in the Thane Fire Brigade Thane: Following the Gaondevi market fire last week that killed a fire brigade station officer and a security guard and injured three others, the BJP in…
Mumbai: At Garib Nagar near Bandra East station, Western Railway officials said follow-up work began immediately after the demolition concluded. On Monday, concretisation of the cleared area and fencing work were in full swing, with teams working to secure the stretch and prevent re-encroachment.Sources indicated that WR is likely to approach the state govt regarding…
School Bus Owners Association has expressed serious concern over the continuous rise in diesel and fuel prices Mumbai The School Bus Owners Association (SBOA) on Monday expressed serious concern over the continuous rise in diesel and fuel prices at a time when schools across the state are preparing to reopen for the new academic year.“School…
Maharashtra reported the highest number of crimes against children in 2024 Mumbai: Maharashtra reported the highest number of crimes against children in 2024 even as girls continued to account for a disproportionately high share of missing children cases, an analysis of the latest National Crime Records Bureau data by Child Rights and You (CRY), an…
Mumbai: A MoU aimed at strengthening Maharashtra’s climate action plan through sustainable energy and temperature control solutions was signed between the state govt and Aggreko India Manufacturing Pvt Ltd. Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis oversaw the signing of the agreement on Monday.The agreement is for an investment of Rs 400 crore in Pune and is expected…
The corridor will be completed in two years Times News NetworkMumbai: CM Devendra Fadnavis on Monday performed the bhoomipujan for Phase I of a proposed temple corridor at the Siddhivinayak temple, Prabhadevi. The corridor will be constructed within the temple premises.Speaking to the media, Fadnavis said once completed, the corridor would give a new look…
Around 4,500 teachers are expected to be appointed for the campaign Mumbai: Transport minister Pratap Sarnaik has announced a statewide Marathi language education drive for non-Marathi auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers, aimed at ensuring they can speak, understand and use Marathi confidently in everyday passenger interactions. The programme will be implemented through the transport department, with…
The accused was intercepted at the exit gate located at Level P-10 of the airport Mumbai: Customs officials on Sunday arrested a man employed at an eatery at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport after recovering four capsules containing gold dust worth Rs 1.2 crore concealed in a sock in his trouser pocket .Customs officials said…
