2 ZP health staff get 1-yr-jail term
The Alibaug district court has convicted a Raigad Zilla Parishad district health officer and an extension officer in a graft case registered in May 2010 at the Alibaug police station
View ArticleNerul locals prepare a charter of demands to be fulfilled
Candidates vying for the post of corporator in ward no 83 — sector 4 and 2 of Nerul — need to pull up their socks and take the role of being public representative seriously, said residents
View ArticleBeat the heat this summer with seasonal fruits like jamuns, awlas
If you want to keep cool in the sweltering summer heat, then it is the perfect time to indulge in summer fruits. Go for the seasonal fruits such as black jamun, love apples (white jaams), ice apples...
View ArticleContestants declare wide range of assets
Irrespective of qualifications or social standing, most corporators have one thing in common—sound financial judgment and a firm hold over material wealth.
View ArticleSena dissidents refuse to budge
Sena dissidents have decided to stick to their decision to contest as independents in the forthcoming civic polls, even after the top party leaders tried to persuade them to do otherwise
View ArticlePartly completed Airoli senior centre opens in haste
A recreation centre, built by NMMC for senior citizens in Airoli, was inaugurated in March by the local corporator, but it has still not been thrown open for their use
View ArticleA green reprieve in the concrete jungles of Navi Mumbai
Irrespective of the fact that Navi Mumbai is turning into a concrete jungle like its neighbouring counterparts, a number of nature lovers and wild life enthusiasts are going the extra mile to keep...
View ArticleFinally, work on T-B Road flyovers, subway kicks off
Putting all speculations to rest, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) kicked off construction of two flyovers at Ghansoli-Talvali and Savita Chemical junction on Thane-Belapur road
View ArticleNMMC to draft new city development plan post polls
The civic body will appoint an agency to draft a city development plan, as the present area, planned by Cidco, is not enough for the population
View Article52 booked for drunk driving on Friday, Rs1.3L penalty recovered
The city traffic cops booked 52 persons for being under the influence of liquor beyond the permissible limit across the city on Friday
View ArticleAround 1.9K cases settled at National Lok Adalat
As many as 1, 881 cases were settled at the National Lok Adalat, organized by the District Legal Services Authority, Thane under the flagship of National Legal Services Authority. The Lok Adalat was...
View Article42% turnout in Bandra (E) as 4 netas detained for flouting poll code
The by-poll for the Bandra (E) assembly constituency, held on Saturday, saw a 42% turnout, 5% less than during the 2014 assembly polls, with the day marked by drama as four politicians – Congress...
View ArticleBeat the heat with a naturally cool diet: Doctors
Many people think that the best way to beat the scorching heat is to consume aerated beverages or soft drinks, juices, mocktails or packaged juices purchased from shops or roadside vendors
View ArticlePanvel officials approach Cidco to help sterilize stray dogs
Panvel Panchayat Samiti’s animal husbandry department has decided to approach Cidco to sterilize the stray dogs in villages on the outskirts of its jurisdiction.
View ArticleVacation plans may affect voter turnout, say contestants
Candidates are worried that a sizeable number of voters will be out of town for summer vacations.
View ArticleWomen, children are popular ‘volunteers’ for campaigning
Campaigning for civic election candidates is a profitable venture, especially for women and children. Insiders involved with campaigning activities said that candidates are willing to shell out a lot...
View Article3 Nerul youths drown at Uran picnic spot
Three Nerul youths drowned at a waterbody near Ransai Dam in Uran’s Kanthavli village on Monday afternoon.
View ArticleMan who cheated farmer may have conned 6 others
The 42-year-old money lender, Kishore Gaikwad, who was arrested for allegedly cheating a Sangli farmer of Rs 1.7 lakh last week, may have conned six others, said police officers.
View ArticleVashi in darkness for 4-5 hours
Sudden outage on Monday caught Vashi residents unaware. They faced at least five hours of unscheduled power cuts during the day.
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