Commuters angered over shut loos in Airoli depot
Commuters are unhappy that the women's toilet at Airoli depot, which was shut for renovation six months ago, has still not been open for public use.The men's washroom, meanwhile, is in a state of...
View ArticleCash, gold stolen from Juhugaon flat
A 24-year-old MBA student, Manish Kakara from Juhugaon, came home on Thursday to realize that his apartment had been burgled.Kakara told the police that cash and gold ornaments worth Rs 6.2 lakh were...
View Article5 years after first restoration pitch, Belapur fort still in ruins
Five years ago, the City and Industrial Development Corporation (Cidco) had decided that the iconic Belapur fort had to be restored.
View ArticleVillagers insist on better land deal at meeting, Cidco still hopeful of solution
The meeting lasted for more than two hours at the Cidco office in Belapur.Mahendra Patil, leading the opposition, refused to budge on his demand for a cash compensation besides the 22.5% developed land.
View Article5 laptops stolen from Turbhe firm
Five laptops worth Rs 45,000 were stolen from a consultant firm's Turbhe office between March 12 and 13.
View ArticleShut Turbhe subway irks citizens
The lone subway at Turbhe railway station has been non-operational for several months.This has led to commuters crossing tracks and risking their lives.
View ArticleCivic body promises systematic approach in implementing RTE
The civic education department has already started the notification process for 25% reservation in schools under the Right to Education (RTE) Act.
View Article'Diwali firecracker stalls near Bonkode mangroves illegal'
The mangrove department has officially termed a few fire cracker stalls, set up during Diwali, adjacent to the mangroves in Bonkode as illegal.The area falls within the ward of Mayor Sagar Naik.
View ArticleNMMC issues notices to 250 'illegal' homeowners
The civic body has given notices to 250 lower income group (LIG) house owners from Koparkhairane on Saturday for failing to obtain occupancy certificate (OC) for the 'additional' constructions.
View ArticlePregnant minor girl alleges rape by neighbour
A 14-year-old girl from Saibaba Nagar slums in Rabale, who is 30 weeks pregnant, has alleged that she was raped by a youth from her neighbourhood, after he befriended her.
View ArticleUncovered pit turns into death trap for motorists
Vashi-bound motorists have to be extra cautious when they negotiate the stretch along Thane-Belapur Road near Rabale police station, where an open pit has literally turned into a pond.
View ArticleCitizens learn about their rights as consumers at Vashi seminar
City residents were taught about their rights as consumers to deal with unethical business practices as a part of International Consumers Day celebration on Saturday.
View ArticleRs 1.8 lakh robbed in Chikhale, three injured
The New Panvel police have launched a manhunt for a 4-member gang of robbers aged 25-30 years for robbing a house in Chikhale village and injuring two women and a man on Friday.
View ArticleWoman's chain snatched in Kharghar
A pillion bike rider snatched away a gold mangalsutra worth Rs 85,000 of a 60-year-old woman pedestrian in sector 19, Kharghar on Friday.
View ArticlePay a visit to a slice of Israel on bustling Panvel street
The modest looking structure resembles anything but a synagogue from the outside and the only giveaway is the Star of David placed above the gate at the entrance and on window grills.
View ArticleTime to get into Holi mode, but keep an eye on safety
Eyes are vulnerable on Holi, especially when somebody is throwing colours or a colour-filled water balloon at you.
View ArticleFour held for robbing man in Mahape
The Turbhe MIDC police team has arrested four members of a 'phaase pardhi' gang (a community which indulges in dacoities), after they allegedly targeted a bar manager in Mahape.
View ArticleCops have to walk in sun to Kalamboli headquarters
Many lower rank cops like constables and police sub-inspectors, who do not own a vehicle, have to walk all the way to reach the city police headquarters at Kalamboli, due to absence of public transport.
View ArticleRane's praise for Sena supremo fuels rumour of rapprochement
Industries minister Narayan Rane's soundbites praising the late Bal Thackeray have sparked off speculation about the senior Congress leader's next move.
View ArticleCops to set up check posts at entry points
At the recently convened coordination committee meeting between the police personnel and the Election Commission (EC) officials, several decisions were taken in a run-up to the April 24 Lok Sabha polls.
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