Dy collector benched over ‘Kharat links’, revenue department inquiry on

Mumbai: The state revenue department has suspended a deputy collector-rank officer for his alleged involvement with astrologer Ashok Kharat, while ordering a departmental inquiry against him.Kharat is facing multiple criminal cases involving alleged sexual exploitation, cheating and violations under the anti-superstition law.The official, Abhijit Bhande-Patil, was posted as a competent authority with Slum Rehabilitation Authority….

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Second edition of Mumbai Climate Week to be held in February 2027, announces chief minister Devendra Fadnavis

Mumbai: The second edition of Mumbai Climate Week (MCW) will be held in the city from February 22-26, 2027.On Thursday, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis formally released the outcome and impact report of the inaugural edition of MCW, which was held on February 17-19 this year. The reports included the various MoUs signed.During the week, conversations…

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Mumbai court allows ED to record statements of 19 accused in terror case

The investigation stems from an Enforcement Case Information Report Mumbai: A special court granted permission to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to record statements of 19 accused currently lodged in various jails across India to facilitate a deeper probe into a money laundering case linked to a terror conspiracy previously investigated by the National Investigation Agency….

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CMRS begins inspection of Chembur Metro-Monorail interchange; Monorail audit also underway

Independent safety assessor teams are also carrying out inspections and safety audits of the monorail system linked to the interchange facility Mumbai: The Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) on Wednesday commenced inspection of the stretch between Diamond Garden Metro station and Chembur Metro station as part of the process to operationalise the much awaited…

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‘Mangrove Soldiers’ to mark 300 weeks of coastal cleanup in Navi Mumbai on Sunday

Navi Mumbai: Environment Life Foundation’s Mangrove Cleanup Drive is completing 300 consecutive weeks the coming Sunday, marking a milestone in its weekly coastal clean-up effort in Navi Mumbai. The forest department and Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation have joined hands with the drive.The initiative that began on Aug 15, 2020, with three volunteers went on to…

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