MUMBAI: Corporators cutting across party lines have expressed concern over the manner in which the BMC is carrying out its ongoing action against hawkers encroaching on footpaths, alleging that the drive is arbitrary and suffers from poor execution at the ward level. While corporators broadly backed the ‘Pedestrian First’ initiative, they questioned the way enforcement…
Man caught adulterating milk with impure water in Mumbai MUMBAI: Mumbai Police have busted a milk adulteration racket in Kandivali East, with a 48-year-old man allegedly caught red-handed while adulterating branded milk with impure water and preparing it for sale.The Detection Squad of Samta Nagar police raided a residence in Kandivali East and seized 74…
From Marathi rules for drivers to waterfront projects and a murder case MUMBAI: Mumbai’s biggest local talking points today range from Maharashtra’s new language requirement for commercial drivers to a fresh infrastructure push along the city’s waterfront.Autorickshaw, taxi and app-based cab drivers are preparing for Marathi proficiency requirements, with field testing scheduled to begin from…
The BJP has criticized opposition parties for disrupting parliamentary proceedings MUMBAI: The BJP has slammed opposition for disrupting Parliament and demanded opposition leader Rahul Gandhi take financial responsibility for wasted parliamentary time. BJP Rajya Sabha MP Vinod Tawde termed Gandhi a “reel master”, holding him responsible for the disruption.CM Devendra Fadnavis said the opposition does…
Maharashtra’s new Marathi language rule for drivers is facing significant opposition (AI image used for representational purpose only) MUMBAI: As Maharashtra moves to implement mandatory Marathi proficiency for autorickshaw, taxi and app-based cab drivers after Independence Day, the policy has drawn a mixed response. While most drivers support the promotion of Marathi and acknowledge the…
Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) Tree Authority is set to consider a proposal to fell 35 trees and transplant 11 others to facilitate the proposed Ramabai and Kamraj Nagar Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) project in Ghatkopar East.The proposal, listed for consideration at the Tree Authority meeting on Aug 14, pertains to a plot at…
Rahul Gandhi is likely to participate in the 10-day residential training camp for Congress district presidents of Maharashtra to be held in Nashik from August 24 to September 2 Mumbai: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi is likely to participate in Congress party’s 10-day residential training camp for its Maharashtra district presidents…
Mumbai: A former student of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has moved the Bombay high court seeking pre-arrest bail in a case where he allegedly raised inflammatory slogans for the release of jailed UAPA accused activists Umar Khaled and Sharjeel Imam at an unauthorised campus event.On Aug 7, bail. was refused to Kamakhya…
Mumbai: Kurar Police have arrested Akash Salunke who was on the run after the murder of his wife, Suchita, on Sunday. Akash had initially got an injured Suchita admitted to a hospital on Sunday, claiming she was injured. He later fled from the hospital. An autopsy examination subsequently confirmed the homicide.Police said Akash and Suchita…
Despite a tender being officially floated three years ago, work has not progressed. The residents are demanding swift action from the BMC regarding the DP road Mumbai: Frustrated by the long delay in completion of the 90-Feet Road , which connects Chandivli Farm Road to Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road (JVLR), the Chandivali Citizens Welfare Association (CCWA)…
