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The controversy over the appointment of nominated corporators in Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation (UMC) returned to Bombay high court on Monday, with the court staying the notification to be issued by the civic administration following the appointment of seven nominated corporators. Ulhasnagar: The controversy over the appointment of nominated corporators in Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation (UMC) returned…

Mumbai: Immigration officials intercepted Afghan, Bangladeshi and Nepalese nationals at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Saturday and Sunday for allegedly obtaining Indian passports using forged documents and false information. Sahar police said the passports were issued in Mumbai and Kolkata, allegedly with agents’ help. Police are seeking details of those involved. All three were…

Mumbai: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licence of Country Club in Andheri West as part of an action against eight establishments in the city.​In a press statement, the FDA said, “It was found that the hygiene and health requirements necessary for the safe and clean handling of food items were not…

A complimentary hourly shuttle operated by Cityflo, Aarya and Chalo will connect NMIA directly with Mumbai airport. MUMBAI: Getting to Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) from western suburbs is set to become cheaper and easier with the airport operator announcing a slew of cheaper ground transport solutions on Monday.Among them are MSRTC electric buses starting…

Police said the passports were issued in Mumbai and Kolkata, allegedly with the help of agents. (File Photo) MUMBAI: Immigration officials at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport intercepted three foreign nationals — from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Nepal — on October 3 and 4 for allegedly obtaining Indian passports using forged documents and false information.Sahar police…

Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced plans for significant infrastructure development in Mumbai by 2027 MUMBAI: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed authorities to make 2027 the ‘Metro Year’ and complete at least 70km of metro corridors next year, while setting May 31, 2027 as the deadline for completing the Sewri-Worli elevated connector, which will…

Mumbai: The navy will commission INS Mangrol, the third Mahe-class anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft built by Cochin Shipyard Ltd, at the Naval Dockyard here on October 12. Built with more than 80% indigenous materials, the vessel will conduct underwater surveillance, anti-submarine exercises, mine operations, low-intensity maritime operations and coastal security missions. It will patrol…

A fire incident occurred in an empty electric BEST bus parked at Anik Bus Depot MUMBAI: A fire broke out in an empty electric BEST bus parked at the Anik Bus Depot near the Sion RTO Passing area on Monday evening, officials said.A BEST spokesperson said the fire soon spread, engulfing 8-10 buses at the…

Maharashtra is facing water crisis amid deficient monsoon and potential drought conditions (Representative image) MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government on Monday said it will impose a minimum 10% water cut in all urban and rural local bodies from October 16 amid a deficient monsoon.State water resources minister Girish Mahajan said his department had undertaken detailed dam-wise…

Garba venues in Mumbai are preparing for the Sharadiya Navratra (In frame (L to R): Parthiv Gohil, Falguni Pathak, Geeta Rabari, Kinjal Dave) MUMBAI: Garba venues have lit up with daily rehearsals for the festival of Sharadiya Navratra October 11-20. Borivli is the hub of the dandiya circuit with Goregaon-Malad and Mulund-Ghatkopar in hot pursuit.Singer…