NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Friday greenlighted the Rs 18,263 crore Versova-Bhayandar Coastal Road Project that will adversely impact close to 46,000 mangrove trees but directed Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to scrupulously comply with Bombay HC directions to file yearly audit reports on status of afforestation, to be carried out prior or simultaneously, for a period…
What prompted you to enter the assembly poll and later withdraw?I am 63 now, and I believe I can remain active in politics for another 15 years. My intention was to enter state politics to work effectively within the assembly. I did not consult senior party leaders before announcing that I was contesting. Dalit…
Pune: Residents of temple town Alandi are paying a hefty cost to survive because irregular and inadequate potable water supply by the civic council has forced them to buy water on a daily basis upping their financial burden.“We spend Rs30 to Rs50 on water every day. It adds up to a huge monthly expense for…
A 71-year-old woman, Radhika Devi, underwent a partial surgery for spinal tumour due to patient misidentification at BHU trauma centre VARANASI: In a case of gross medical negligence, a 71-year-old woman, who had to undergo surgery for spinal tumour was instead partially operated upon by orthopaedic doctors of BHU trauma centre following misidentification of patients….
Single-room residential accommodations with shared toilets for factory workers in Bishanpura village A garment factory in Noida Phase 2 A worker carries a bundle of semi-stiched clothes inside a factory in Noida Single-room residential accommodations with shared toilets for factory workers in Bishanpura village A garment factory in Noida Phase 2 A worker carries a…
Two MBA students died from suspected ecstasy overdose at a Mumbai music show. MUMBAI: Police investigations in the suspected drug overdose case at a music show in Goregaon (East) that left two MBA students dead have shown that the ecstasy pills were sourced from a major drug supplier and three of the accused persons had…
Harvard University is seeking large donations to fund new endowed professorships as part of an effort to expand viewpoint diversity across its faculty, according to The Harvard Crimson.The University has approached donors with proposals for gifts of up to $10 million each to support new faculty positions. The broader campaign is expected to raise several…
Pune: A 58-year-old retail businessman from Mundhwa lost Rs1.22 crore between Oct and Dec last year to cybercrooks in an online share-trading fraud after falling for the high returns bait.Pune cyberpolice registered a case of cheating on Monday after verifying the businessman’s complaint application submitted earlier. According to the FIR, the store owner’s phone number…
Muhammed Nemil (centre) celebrates his goal with teammates Margao: There’s a reason why FC Goa have resisted the temptation to sell or loan Muhammed Nemil, despite limited appearances and lack of goals. The attacking midfielder – playing as forward this season due to absence of foreigners in the position – is capable of something special.He’s…
Today, you might find yourself in the spotlight and receive the appreciation you deserve, even if you feel an inkling of self-doubt lurking in the background. When it comes to your interactions, be open and honest; don’t shy away from asking the hard questions. A bright day, but with a little fog in the mind….
