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Good news for Mumbaikars, more RO-PAX ferries and water taxis to be part of Mumbai's transportation soon

Good news for Mumbaikars, more RO-PAX ferries and water taxis to be part of Mumbai's transportation soon

Four new routes for ROPAX-ferry services and 12 new routes of water taxi are likely to be operational by December 2021.

Apr 11, 2021, 09:53 AM IST
From food delivery services to facilities for senior citizens, check BMC's new COVID-19 guidelines

From food delivery services to facilities for senior citizens, check BMC's new COVID-19 guidelines

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) issued new guidelines for Mumbai as the city reels under a fresh wave of COVID-19 cases.

Apr 07, 2021, 20:47 PM IST
Bengaluru bans use of swimming pools, gyms in residential complexes amid COVID-19 spike

Bengaluru bans use of swimming pools, gyms in residential complexes amid COVID-19 spike

Bengaluru police on Wednesday banned the use of swimming pools, gyms, party halls, and other similar activities in residential complexes.

Apr 07, 2021, 16:14 PM IST
Maharashtra traders oppose lockdown restrictions say, 'We will all die of hunger'

Maharashtra traders oppose lockdown restrictions say, 'We will all die of hunger'

In Mumbai traders have come out on the streets against the stringent restrictions imposed in the wake of surge in coronavirus cases.

Apr 06, 2021, 17:34 PM IST
After Shirdi temple, Siddhivinayak in Mumbai is closed till further notice, amid COVID-19 surge

After Shirdi temple, Siddhivinayak in Mumbai is closed till further notice, amid COVID-19 surge

The Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai has been closed for 'darshan' on Monday since at 8 pm till further notice due to a sharp rise in coronavirus cases in the city, the temple authorities decided.

Apr 05, 2021, 21:26 PM IST
Bombay HC directs CBI to begin inquiry into corruption allegations against Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh

Bombay HC directs CBI to begin inquiry into corruption allegations against Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh

The Court while hearing on Dr Jaishri Patil's plea regarding allegations of former Mumbai Police Chief Param Bir Singh, said that Deshmukh is the Home Minister and no impartial probe can be done by

Apr 05, 2021, 11:48 AM IST
Sachin Waze's NIA custody extended till April 3, suspended cop says being made a scapegoat

Sachin Waze's NIA custody extended till April 3, suspended cop says being made a scapegoat

A special NIA court on Thursday extended the custody of suspended Mumbai cop Sachin Vaze till April 3 in connection with the case of recovery of explosives-laden vehicle at Antilia.

Mar 25, 2021, 17:35 PM IST
Will regain glory and pride of Mumbai Police, says new Commissioner Hemant Nagrale

Will regain glory and pride of Mumbai Police, says new Commissioner Hemant Nagrale

Hemant Nagrale replaced Param Bir Singh as the Commissioner of Mumbai Police.

Mar 17, 2021, 21:18 PM IST
Top cop Sachin Waze arrested in Mumbai Scorpio bomb case

Top cop Sachin Waze arrested in Mumbai Scorpio bomb case

Sachin Waze has been arrested for his role and involvement in placing an explosives-laden vehicle near Carmichael Road on February 25.

Mar 14, 2021, 10:49 AM IST
Lockdown imposed in eight of 10 Maharashtra districts amid surge in COVID-19 cases

Lockdown imposed in eight of 10 Maharashtra districts amid surge in COVID-19 cases

As many as eight of the 10 districts in Maharashtra have witnessed a spike in coronavirus cases forcing the state government to enforce strict COVID-19 measures which includes imposing lockdown or

Mar 12, 2021, 17:21 PM IST
 9 dead in massive Kolkata fire, PM Narendra Modi condoles loss of lives, announces compensation

9 dead in massive Kolkata fire, PM Narendra Modi condoles loss of lives, announces compensation

At least 20 fire tenders and two hydraulic ladders were pressed into service to douse the blaze.

Mar 09, 2021, 07:37 AM IST
Pune extends night curfew, schools to remain shut due to spike in COVID-19 cases

Pune extends night curfew, schools to remain shut due to spike in COVID-19 cases

The essential services are exempted from the curfew. Maharashtra reported 8,623 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. In Pune, the total number of coronavirus cases stands at 4,06,453, total

Feb 28, 2021, 14:45 PM IST
Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple issues new rules amid surge in COVID-19 infections

Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple issues new rules amid surge in COVID-19 infections

As per a new guideline, the temple administration said that people will be permitted only after the scanning of the QR code during entry inside the temple. If online booking is not made then an

Feb 25, 2021, 17:37 PM IST
DAV School in Chennai responds to controversy over English question paper mentioning January 26 violence

DAV School in Chennai responds to controversy over English question paper mentioning January 26 violence

The said phrase in the English question paper asked students to write a letter to the Editor, condemning the 'terrible, violent acts of miscreants who fail to realize that country comes before

Feb 23, 2021, 15:08 PM IST
West Bengal BJP leader Pamela Goswami's drugs case taken over by Kolkata Police's detectives

West Bengal BJP leader Pamela Goswami's drugs case taken over by Kolkata Police's detectives

Pamela Goswami, the state secretary of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), was also reportedly taken by the sleuths of the city police to the parlour she allegedly owns in the New Town area. They

Feb 22, 2021, 23:52 PM IST
Attention Mumbaikars! Now Mumbai Police can issue challans for not wearing face mask

Attention Mumbaikars! Now Mumbai Police can issue challans for not wearing face mask

The Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh took to his official Twitter account to announce the news and said, "Dear Mumbaikars, Mumbai Police is now authorised to issue challans to offenders not

Feb 21, 2021, 21:21 PM IST
Pune schools, colleges closed till Feb 28 imposes night curfew amid surge in COVID-19 cases

Pune schools, colleges closed till Feb 28 imposes night curfew amid surge in COVID-19 cases

The district administration of Pune declared the closure of all educational institutions to curb the sudden surge in coronavirus cases in the metropolitan. Among other restrictions imposed, hotels,

Feb 21, 2021, 13:21 PM IST
Maharashtra may impose lockdown in Akola and Amaravati amid surge in COVID-19 cases

Maharashtra may impose lockdown in Akola and Amaravati amid surge in COVID-19 cases

As Maharashtra's Akola and Amaravati witness a surge in rising COVID-19 cases it is likely that a fresh lockdown could be imposed. More than 500 cases of coronavirus has been registered from Akola

Feb 18, 2021, 11:00 AM IST
Toolkit case: Shantanu Muluk gets transit anticipatory bail from Bombay HC

Toolkit case: Shantanu Muluk gets transit anticipatory bail from Bombay HC

Shantanu Muluk who has been allegedly involved in creating a 'toolkit' related to farmers' protests, was granted transit anticipatory bail by the Bombay High Court on Tuesday (February 16, 2021).

Feb 16, 2021, 18:10 PM IST
Toolkit case: Shantanu Muluk moves Bombay HC, seeks transit anticipatory bail

Toolkit case: Shantanu Muluk moves Bombay HC, seeks transit anticipatory bail

According to the latest report, Muluk, a resident of Beed district, submitted his application to the Aurangabad bench of the Bombay High Court. Besides, Muluk, another accused in the case, Nikita

Feb 15, 2021, 22:05 PM IST