Garbage hurdles cleared by NMMC after 2 years
The decks were finally cleared for garbage disposal contract on Thursday, which had hit a road block for over two years, since the earlier contract expired in 2012.
View ArticleVashi school starts Gavel Club to hone oratory skills
In an attempt to sharpen public speaking skills and leadership qualities of its students, Agnel Multipurpose School and Junior College in Vashi has started a Gavel Club.
View ArticleThree break-ins in a day, burglars depart with loot worth Rs 8 lakh
On Wednesday, burglars broke into two flats in CBD and Kharghar and decamped with gold ornaments worth Rs 5.8 lakh.
View ArticleIt’s time to ensure your pets don’t suffer from winter blues
While residents are enjoying the nip in the air, same cannot be said for pets, particularly those who are aged, have breathing problems, spine deformities or arthritis.
View ArticleCity to host women’s tennis tournament from December 15-21
The city is all geared up to host Ganesh Naik International Tennis Federation (ITF) Women’s Tennis Tournament, from December 15-21 at Navi Mumbai Sports Association, Vashi.
View ArticleCity cops nab 2 wanted for murder in Pune
After detaining two men, Gajanan Marne (49) and Rupesh Marne (31), on Wednesday evening for illegally possessing two choppers, the Kamothe police team found out that they are murder accused and...
View Article60 schools to be part of Kharghar science event
Over 60 schools and junior colleges across Navi Mumbai and Raigad will present their projects at the district-level science exhibition on environment.
View ArticleRTOs’ appeal to display permits in autos fails
The traffic department will make a fresh appeal to city autos for pasting laminated copies of registration document and other details behind the operator’s seat.
View ArticlePen Tehsildar circle officer held for graft
The Raigad Anti-corruption Bureau team caught a circle officer of Pen tehsildar office while he was allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 3,000 on Thursday.
View ArticleNew booths take toll on emergency vehicles
Mumbai Entry Point Ltd (MEPL), the private contract agency operating the Vashi toll plaza, has put up two booths at the extreme right and left lanes, which are meant for emergency and passenger vehicles
View ArticleRaigad zilla parishad school students dominate sci event
The district level science exhibition at Harmony Public School and Junior College, Kharghar saw maximum participants from Zilla Parishad schools of Raigad
View ArticleStation upkeep talks on, Juinagar chosen for dry run
The talks between City and Industrial Development Corporation (Cidco) and Central Railway (CR) for handing over maintenance works of railway areas of 14 suburban stations have made progress.
View Article‘Build low cost houses to boost infrastructure’
Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday urged builders to come up with affordable housing projects in order to boost the city’s infrastructure
View Article‘Pregnant’ dog thrashed to death
A stray dog, believed to be pregnant, was beaten to death by a resident of Siddhivinayak CHS, sector 9, Ghansoli on Wednesday
View ArticleRaahgiri inspires kids to push pedal
Raahgiri has inspired many young kids to take up cycling as an outdoor activity to maintain fitness. Over the past few weeks, more and more kids have been seen pedalling their way to the 2-km...
View ArticleAuto unions refuse to pay for smart cards
The city traffic department has refused to accept the auto unions’ demand that it should pay for smart cards.
View ArticleSoon, women cabbies in Navi Mumbai, Panvel
Next time you hail a black-and-yellow taxi, it may just be a woman driving the car.
View Article10,000 water meters to be installed in Panvel homes
Panvel Municipal Council (PMC) has cleared a long pending proposal to install electro-magnetic water meters to curb wastage and illegal use.
View ArticlePet owners hesitant about picking up after their animals in Navi Mumbai
The civic body’s directive to pet owners asking them to pick up after their pets has evoked a mixed response. While some have welcomed the decision others are unclear of the method of disposal.
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