Passes in the form of stickers saying 'Ganeshotsav 2022, Konkan Darshan' will be given to Ganeshotsav devotees going to Konkan on the occasion of Ganeshotsav to get discount on road tax. These passes will be available from your nearest transport department: Traffic Police
Union Minister Tudu visits Palghar as part of BJP's 'Mission 2024'
The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs interacted with party functionaries and asked them to apprise people of development works of the Centre. He was also told about issues people were facing in the predominantly tribal district, a party functionary said.
Four held from UP for cheating people with fake gold in Palghar
Four persons were arrested for allegedly cheating people in Maharashtra's Palghar district by giving them "gold coins" that they claimed were part of dug up treasure, a police official said on Saturday.
41-year-old man stabbed to death; one held
A 41-year-old man from Thane was stabbed to death by an acquaintance over a dispute in suburban Santacruz. The police have arrested Sayyed Akeel (40) for allegedly killing Parvez Bashir Sheikh, a resident of Raboli in neighbouring Thane, late on Friday night, an official from Vakola police station said.
Investigations have revealed that Akeel was acquainted with the victim's wife from his college days and was harassing her over the phone, he said.
The victim confronted the accused about the harassment and the latter asked him to meet him in person to discuss the matter, the official said.
When Sheikh reached the locality for the meeting, Akeel attacked him with a sharp weapon. Some passerby rushed the victim to a hospital, where he died during treatment, he said.
A case under section 302 (murder) and other relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) was registered in this regard, the official said.
Mumbai logs 625 fresh cases, 3 fatalities in past 24 hours.
Thane-Palghar Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) women's unit protest against the release of 11 convicts by the Gujarat govt in Bilkis Bano case at Kalwa.
Mumbaikars all set to celebrate Ganpati festival without pandemic curbs
While almost all restrictions had been lifted in Maharashtra since April 2, the Eknath Shinde government last month announced that Ganpati festivities in the state would be held like pre-COVID times.
Thousands of people are expected to visit pandals (public arenas where celebrations are helmed by organising groups called mandals) for 10 days starting from Ganesh Chaturthi, which falls on August 31.
Govt announces free travel for senior citizens above 75 years of age in all state transport buses
The Maharashtra government, on the occasion of 75 years of Independence, announced free travel for the elderlies above 75 years of age in all types of buses running under the Maharashtra Road Transport Corporation.
In the Cabinet meeting held on August 23, the government approved allowing the following travel concessions in all types of buses of the Maharashtra Road Transport Corporation to the senior citizens of the state of Maharashtra:
Navi Mumbai: Sharan Sankul Charitable Society organizes 'Shravan Sandhya'
Sharan Sankul Charitable Society organizes a family program 'Shravan Sandhya' to unite the Lingayat community living in Navi Mumbai, Thane and Mumbai. Every year, the society holds the programme during Shravan month to inculcate the Lingayat Dharma thought and culture in their families.
Thane: CEO Sandeep Malavi announced 'Most popular smart city CEO' by Smart Cities Council of India
Chinchpokli Cha Chintamani Aagman Sohala 2022 took place today. Look at the pictures below.
Congress a sinking ship, Azad raised valid issues during exit: Maha Dy CM
Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said Ghulam Nabi Azad raised valid points while exiting the Congress which is a "sinking ship".
Azad has resigned from all positions in the Congress, including its primary membership, by describing former Congress president Rahul Gandhi as "immature" and "childish" and accusing the leadership of "foisting a non-serious individual" at the helm of the party.
Speaking to reporters at the Nagpur airport, Fadnavis said the Congress was a sinking ship and people who think the ship cannot be salvaged were taking different decisions.
Due to accident, north bound vehicular movement is slow at Akurli Bridge.
Parel to Bharatmata Jn road is closed for south bound vehicular movement. Kindly use alternate route for commute: Traffic police
Arthur road to Lalbaug road is closed for North bound vehicular movement. Kindly use alternate route for commute: Mumbai traffic police
JNPA conducts beach cleaning activities under 'Swachh Sagar' campaign
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) conducted a beach cleaning drive at Pirwad Beach, Uran, Raigad under the "Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar/Clean Coast, Safe Sea" initiative by the Ministry of Port, Shipping, and Waterways with a view to creating awareness on the importance of clean and safe sea coast for the environment.
The initiative is a citizen-led campaign to improve ocean health through collective action.
The three main objectives of the campaign are to consume responsibly, segregate waste at home and dispose of it responsibly.
The event also coincides with the celebrations of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav in the 75th year of the country’s independence. The coastal clean-up drive will be carried out at 75 beaches across the country with 75 volunteers for every km of the coastline.
Due to ongoing road repair work on Samman Singh Marg between Navjivan Nagar and Sarvodaya Nagar, bus route no. Enforcement of 606 has been suspended at Nardas Nagar since 4.30 am.
Traffic is congested from Oberoi mall bridge to Jogeshwari, Andheri areas. Commuters planning to take this route, please take note.
Shiv Sena rebel faction hurls 'yuvraj' barb at Aaditya Thackeray
In an everlasting saga of war of words, the Shinde faction hurled 'yuvraj' barb at Thackeray scion Aaditya.
Legislators in the camp led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde feel that Aaditya Thackeray has "crossed the line" and spreading lies against them and it was high time they hit back.
On Thursday, the dissident MLAs targeted Aaditya Thackeray, former minister and son of Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, by displaying a banner against him on the steps of the Vidhan Bhavan on the last day of the legislature session.
The banner reads: "Yuvrajanchi disha chukli" (the prince has missed his path).
On the occasion of Ganesh visarjan, entry of heavy vehicles in Greater Mumbai is barred
The Mumbai traffic police has announced that because of Ganesh visarjan on September 1, September 4, September 5 and September 6--entry of heavy vehicles in Greater Mumbai is barred from 11 am to 1 am the next day. While entry of heavy vehicles in city is prohibited from 10 am on September 9 to 6 am the next day.
Swapna Patkar, a witness in the Patra Chawl land case recorded her statement at Vakola police station for her complaint against Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut for threatening and abusing her.
Thane district sees 355 new COVID-19 cases
Thane reported 355 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking the tally to 7,40,493, a health official said on Saturday. These cases were reported on Friday.
Thane district, which is part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, is now left with 2,362 active cases, he said.
With no fresh COVID-19 fatality, the death toll remained unchanged at 11,939. The number of recoveries in the district stood at 7,26,590 as of Friday, the official added.
Tech installed to make water vapour drinkable at 6 railway stations across city
The Central Railway (CR) has decided to install MEGHDOOT -atmospheric water generator - (water from the air) kiosks at 17 locations on its six stations in Mumbai Division under a non-fare revenue scheme including CSMT, Dadar, Kurla, Thane, Ghatkopar, and Vikhroli.
M/s. Maithri Aquatech Pvt Ltd has been awarded a contract for setting up the kiosks in Mumbai Division for five years. The company will pay Rs 25,50,000 per year (Rs 1,50,000 per year for each kiosk).
Under this contract, five kiosks each will be set up at CSMT and Dadar, four at Thane, and one each at Kurla, Ghatkopar and Vikhroli which will start functioning by the end of this year.
An atmospheric water generator (AWG) is a device that extracts water from ambient air. The technology utilises the science of condensation to extract water vapour from the surrounding atmosphere.
Read more about MEGHDOOT in our detailed report here
Mumbaikars can expect next two days to be hotter as IMD has forecasted generally cloudy sky with light rain for city and suburbs.
Tata hospital to set up national digital library
With the aim of collating patients’ records in all the 270 hospitals across India under the National Cancer Grid (NCG), the Tata Memorial Hospital (TMH) has decided to set up a national digital library in its building, which will be the main hub for all data records.
The TMH signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Koita Centre for Digital Oncology (KCDO) on Friday. The Koita foundation will help further digitalise medical records by introducing artificial intelligence, which will provide better treatment accessibility to patients.
This will help to create a data bank of the patients suffering from different types of cancer across India which will help in research and policy-making.
Read more about how this initiative will benefit in our detailed report here
Traffic on Godhbunder Road Thane to Borivali, commuters plan your route accordingly if you're travelling to western suburbs from Thane
CM Shinde, TMC chief Dr Vipin Sharma inaugurate Mobile Health Center for tribal residents
In order to provide better and more advanced health services to the tribal residents near their homes, the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) started the 'Moving Health Center' in collaboration with the TMC Public Health Department and the ICICI Foundation.
The center was inaugurated by the Maharashtra Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde, and TMC chief Dr. Vipin Sharma on Friday, August 26.
Trained staff have been appointed in this mobile health center, which includes doctors, nurses, ward boys, cleaning staff, etc. Primary as well as essential service facilities have been made available to the tribal persons.
Traffic gets to normal pace due to upcoming Ganpati festival
The traffic situation on the Eastern Express Highway (EEH) that connects Mumbai and Thane was reportedly traffic-free on Friday.
According to traffic officials, the traffic was smooth due to the upcoming Ganpati festival. Many heavy vehicles that travel on a day-to-day basis were not seen today (Friday), which could be one of the reasons for smooth vehicular movement.
"But, since it’s Ganpati season and it’s a day before the weekend, people, especially Maharashtrians and Marathi-speaking ones, must have left for their natives for the celebrations," said a local traffic officer, who was on duty at a traffic point near Sion.
Commuters, check the latest update for local train status here
Mumbai Policespots body of missing teen near Naigaon Railway station
The body of a 15-year-old girl found in a bag on the roadside near Naigaon Railway Station in Palghar. Case registered u/s 302, body sent for post-mortem. The minor girl was attacked with a sharp-edged weapon on her stomach. A kidnapping case was filed at Andheri PS after she didn't return long after her school ended. Further investigation is underway: Waliv Police.
BMC to construct 4-lane Goregaon creek bridge
The BMC has decided to construct a four-lane flyover to connect Andheri (east) to Goregaon (west), built across the Goregaon creek. The civic body has floated tenders worth Rs 418, 53,30,000 for its construction.
According to an officer from the bridges department, “This bridge will be 500-metre-long and 33-metre-wide, made of stainless steel. The bridge will use cable-based technology and will be illuminated.”
According to the BMC, there is a 36.6-metre-long road near Goregaon creek. In the development plan of 1991, the creek area was earmarked for the construction of a bridge. The civic body has now decided to take up the construction keeping in mind heavy traffic jams in the area.
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