New fares for auto-rickshaws, taxis to come into force from Oct 1; check new rates here
Mumbaikars, please note the new fares for CNG-run auto-rickshaws and taxis, envisaging an increase of Rs 2 in rickshaws and Rs 3 in kali-peeli taxis each in minimum rates, will come into force in Mumbai from October 1.
As per the revised fare, the minimum fare for a distance of 1.5 km for taxis has increased from Rs 25 to Rs 28, while for the auto- rickshaws it has gone up from Rs 21 to Rs 23.
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority (MMRTA) on Tuesday issued a notification of the revised rates as the auto rickshaw and taxi unions had threaten to go on a strike over their demand to increase fare.
Beyond this flag down minimum distance, passengers will have to pay Rs 18.66 per km for taxis and Rs 15.33 per km for auto-rickshaws, the notice reads.
Shinde-Fadnavis govt withdraws amendments of Maha Public Universities Act, 2016 made during MVA rule
The Shinde Fadnavis government has decided to withdraw the amendments to the Maharashtra Public Universities Act, 2016 made during the MVA government.
As per these amendments, the Governor’s powers were curtailed in the appointment of vice-chancellors of the universities as the names were to be suggested by the government-appointed search committee which in turn will forward two names to the Governor. Earlier, the list was submitted directly to Raj Bhavan.
Besides, the MVA government had proposed a new position of the pro-chancellor for universities, which will be headed by the higher and technical education minister.
The pro-chancellor may call for any information relating to the academic and administrative affairs of the university and such requisition shall be complied with by the university. Also, the bill has a provision for the government to nominate members of the university Senate and management council.
Weather update: City, suburbs to see light to moderate rain in next 48 hrs
Mumbaikars, don't forget to keep an umbrella handy! Although the monsoon is retreating, the IMD has forecasted light to moderate rain with cloudy sky for city and suburbs over the next 48 hours. IMD also forecasted a possibility of thunder showers in the duration.
Meanwhile temperature will be around 25 degrees Celcius to 31 degrees Celcius.
Thane logs 33 new COVID-19 cases, active tally at 434
Maharashtra's Thane district has recorded 33 new COVID-19 cases, taking the infection count to 7,44,906, a health official said on Wednesday.
With the addition of the latest cases on Tuesday, the district, which comes under the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, currently has 434 active COVID-19 cases, he said.
No death was reported on Tuesday and the fatality toll in Thane stood at 11,962. The recovery count has reached 7,33,231, he added.
Make Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway safer in 3 weeks, say police to National Highways Authority
The Palghar police on Monday told officials of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to repair ‘black-spots’ on the highway within three weeks.
In a meeting with the NHAI officials, the police asked them to complete the work of putting up signage, rumble strips, cat-eyes, blinkers and get potholes filled at the 15 ‘black spots’ on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway stretch in Palghar.
The police have also asked the authorities concerned to station four ambulances and a crane at different spots on the stretch to provide immediate assistance in case of mishap.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde welcomed the central government's decision to ban the Popular Front of India (PFI), which tried to disrupt the country's integrity, sovereignty and law and order. CM thanked Union Home Minister Amit Shah for this decision: CMO
Maharashtra transport board permits e-rickshaw trials at Matheran
Maharashtra transport authority has permitted e-rickshaw trials on experimental basis at Matheran hill station. Located in Raigad district, currently no motorised vehicles are allowed to ply there.
Regional Transport Office official on September 27 said that the Supreme Court had earlier given directive to conduct trials of e-rickshaws at the hill station.
"The one-time permission was granted by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority (MMRTA) for conducting trials on an experimental basis as a special case. Badge-holder auto drivers will run these seven e-rickshaws," he said.
At present, no motorised vehicles, except ambulances, are allowed to ply at Matheran beyond Dasturi Point, the entry point on the hill station's plateau.
PM Modi to inaugurate Mumbai-Gandhinagar Vande Bharat Express on Sept 30
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be inaugurating the Mumbai-Gandhinagar Vande Bharat Express on September 30 at Gandhinagar station. He will travel in the train till Kalupur Railway station. The event will happen around 10.30 am.
FPJ had earlier reported about PM Modi likely inaugurating the project on September 30 after the route trial was successfully conducted between Ahmedabad and Mumbai on September 9.
PM will also be flagging off the Ahmedabad metro rail project on September 30 and will take a metro ride from Kalupur station to Doordarshan Kendra metro station.
Brakes of Pragati Express bind at Mumbai's Karjat inducing smoke, locomotive detained
2.0 feet water logging at Andheri subway. Traffic diverted to SV Road . (Tiwari chowk to Andheri Railway station) Commuters requested to plan travel likewise: Traffic cops
GRP arrests man for molesting commuter at Thane railway station
A 35-year-old man has been arrested by the Government Railway Police for allegedly molesting a 22-year-old woman at Thane railway station, an official said on Tuesday.
The incident occurred on Monday morning when the victim, who works in a private firm, was climbing up the stairs of the railway station bridge.
Taking advantage of the crowd, the man touched her inappropriately, a GRP official said, adding that the woman showed courage and handed over the man to the GRP personnel present on the spot.
A case was registered for outraging the modesty of a woman and further investigation is underway. (PTI)
Retired government employee loses Rs 26 lakh in insurance fraud
A retired government employee from Thane district allegedly lost over Rs 26 lakhs after being lured to invest in an insurance scheme promising high returns, police said.
The 58-year-old woman, on September 27, filed a complaint with Vithalwadi police against two persons for cheating; the police booked them under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.
'We want to open our doors:' Maharashtra Tourism Minister Mangalprabhat Lodha pitches for private sector participation
Under the many initiatives taken by the Maharashtra Tourism Department, Mangalprabhat Lodha, Tourism Minister on Tuesday said that the department is inviting private sector to come forward to take the state tourism at the forefront.
The minister announced that the government is willing to provide infrastructure to stakeholders and private entrepreneurs who would like to take initiative towards improving tourism in Maharashtra.
"The government's responsibility is to develop infrastructure and provide secure atmosphere to function and we are giving that but we want stakeholders and private sector to come forward and take initiatives," he said, adding that the government intends to make Maharashtra a top tourism destination.
