CM Devendra Fadnavis holds stakeholder meeting in Mumbai on PM Modi’s call for clay Ganesh idols | Mumbai News

The Akhil Sarvajanik Utsav Samiti has urged the government not to ban plaster of Paris idols outright, rather to insist on the use of eco-friendly paints for the idols Mumbai: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday held a stakeholders’ meeting to consider PM Narendra Modi’s appeal to use clay idols during the Ganesh festival.Hitesh Jadhav,…

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Dombivli doctors’ assault: Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre to remain behind bars for now as Bombay high court posts matter on August 6 for probe to go on | Mumbai News

Mumbai: There was no immediate Bombay high court relief on Friday for Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre (73), accused and arrested for allegedly beating up three doctors, including a woman, at Shastri Nagar Municipal Hospital in Dombivli on July 6.A bench of Acting Chief Justice R V Ghuge and Justice Gautam Ankhad posted the matter…

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Company chairman hired hitmen to kill MD in Vasai to avoid repaying him Rs 32 crore, say police; 7 held for murder attempt | Mumbai News

Vasai: Waliv police have cracked the attempted murder of Vasai-based industrialist Mohansingh Parmar (46), arresting seven persons, including the alleged mastermind, who investigators say plotted the attack to evade repaying him Rs 32 crore and gain complete control of their company, GSM Foils.The prime accused, Sagar Bhanusali (33), is chairman of GSM Foils while Parmar…

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Greater Mumbai property market sees strongest July in 14 years: Report | Mumbai News

Mumbai: Greater Mumbai recorded its strongest July in more than 14 years as homebuyers continued to purchase properties despite elevated prices and a high base from last year.An analysis of data from the state’s department of registrations and stamps by Knight Frank India estimates that 13,617 properties were registered within the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)…

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Bhiwandi building crash: Man offering shelter, 3 from 1 family hired for repairs among victims | Mumbai News

Bhiwandi: A Good Samaritan who offered shelter to relatives, three daily-wagers from one family counting down the minutes to the end of the day’s work, and a wife struggling with survivor’s guilt. The building crash plunged many families into insurmountable grief.Shamim Ansari (32) did not even live in the building and had rushed to offer…

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