BEST plans hi-tech rejig of its power supply system
Power cuts can be so exhausting, especially in Mumbai's humidity, right? The BEST is now planning to revamp its entire system and adopt advanced technologies including SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system, to better serve its power consumers. Under the new system, any failure in electric supply will be communicated automatically to the ‘control room’ through an internal server.
Sources from the BEST said that the consumers no longer need to complain.
Isn't it exciting? Read more about the revamp here:
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All trains on main, harbour and trans-harbour lines are plying smoothly: Central Railway
BMC to improve water quality of small lakes in city with help of bioremediation process
Mumbai civic body has now decided to improve the water quality of small lakes across city through bioremediation. Sion, Charkop and Kurla lakes have been chosen for the pilot project.
Bioremediation refers to process wherein a biological system is employed for removing environmental pollutants from air, water, soil, flue gasses, industrial effluents etc, in natural or artificial settings.
The BMC had earlier taken up beautification work of these lakes. But this time, the authorities intend to focus on preventing sewage flow into the lakes, said the civic officials.
IMD forecasts cloudy skies in city; says possibility of thundershowers today
The IMD says city, suburbs will see cloudy sky and light rain for next 24 hours and hinted at a possibility of a thundershower.
According to the weather agency, on Saturday, the city and suburbs will witness generally cloudy skies and there's a possibility of light rain.
Money laundering case against Mumbai-based car designer Dilip Chabbria
The Enforcement Directorate has conducted raids at several premises linked to the owner of DC Motors, Dilip Chhabria. The agency raided six premises linked to the car designer in Mumbai and Pune on Thursday.
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NCP leader Ajit Pawar in Wardha
Leader of Opposition in Legislative Assembly Ajit Pawar this morning (July 29) inspected the damage caused by heavy rains and floods at Sarul village in Deoli taluka of Wardha district. Information about the damage caused due to heavy rain was taken from the villagers, public representatives and officials.
Maharashtra: Lab result negative for 8 suspected monkeypox patients, results of 2 awaited
Amid the threat of monkeypox, the state health department had sent samples of 10 suspected patients to the National Institute of Virology, Pune, of which reports of eight of them have turned out to be negative, while reports of two samples are yet to be out.
However, the details of these suspected patients have not been disclosed stating it will create problems for the patients and their relatives.
Residents of Maharashtra, be safe!
Maharashtra cops arrest nine for rape of minor in Umred town
Nine people arrested in Umred town on charges of gang rape of an 11-year-old girl. This information was revealed during the investigation of a murder case: Puja Gaikwad, SDPO, Nagpur Rural police
Navi Mumbai: New building of Regional Research Institute for Homeopathy to be inaugurated on July 30
The newly constructed building of the Regional Research Institute (RRI) for Homeopathy and Unani Medicine (Ayush Hospital) will be inaugurated on July 30 by Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Cabinet Minister, Ministry of AYUSH and Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
The institute provides medical care facilities through OPD, special OPDs, undertakes clinical and basic research, drug proving and various public health programs in surrounding areas. The centre is also known for HIV treatment in homoeopathy.
Bank details of developer must for RERA-registered projects
Developers must now provide a declaration of bank details for projects registered with the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA), according to a notification issued by the regulatory body earlier this month.
MahaRERA officials said that the intent is to ensure that there is complete compliance with the provisions of the Act, the rules and regulations made by RERA.
A developer will now have to possess another bank account for the real estate project on the Letterhead of the promoter in the manner of the given format.
Under this provision, a developer undertaking a real estate project with borrowed money must deposit the amount in the account and use it for that particular project only. This is to ensure that the project is completed in a time-bound manner and the money of the homebuyers is protected.
Read our detailed report here
Maha: Woman gets one year rigorous imprisonment for running prostitution racket
A special court in Thane district of Maharashtra sentenced a 40-year-old woman to one year of rigorous imprisonment for allegedly running a sex racket.
Special court judge MM Patil hearing cases related to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, passed the order on Thursday.
The court also imposed a fine of Rs 1,000 on the convict - Naushad Jishan Shaikh.
Mumbai police books 19 in two cases related to Aarey Metro 3 carshed
Mumbai Police registers 2 cases related to the Aarey metro car shed First FIR is of trespassing against 3 people who allegedly tried to enter carshed area forcibly, another against those protesting last night. No arrests yet made, 19 people booked: DCP Zone 12, Somnath Gharge
Nirav Modi case: HC asks brother-in-law of fugitive diamantaire, Maiank Mehta to appear before Aug 1-3
4-dead-bodies-found-inside-house-in-Mumbai Family of four found dead in Mumbai house
CM Shinde to visit Nashik, Aurangabad districts
Massive Fire in Andheri
Vehicular movement has been diverted from Vira Desai road via Dattaji Salvi road to IOC, Chitrakoot to IOC (direct) due to fire.
Fortyard to Chitrakoot north and south bound road is closed.
