The first-ever election to choose hawkers' representatives in the Town Vending Committee (TVC) elections was going on smoothly on Thursday across 67 voting booths in Mumbai, officials said. In the TVC polls, around 32,415 licensed hawkers will cast their votes by 5 pm on Thursday, they said, adding that the results will be declared only after the Supreme Court's permission. The TVC polls are important as it is responsible for the allotment of licenses to hawkers, pitches, and overall regulation in the city, the officials said. The structure of the TVC consists of one central town vending committee and seven zonal committees. Each committee comprises 20 members, with 12 being nominated and eight being representatives of hawkers. These hawker representatives will be elected by the hawkers through the election process. Long queues for hawkers' elections at D.N. Nagar School in Andheri West #Andheri #MumbaiNews #Election2024 #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/Wni7UEzSfx — Mid Day (@mid_day) August 29, 2024 There was only one nomination for each of the 17 seats, hence these 17 candidates are elected unopposed, an official said. "The voters were to select around 13 to 15 names from more than 65 candidates, and that is taking time to vote," said an official appointed to oversee the elections. A total of 237 candidates are in the running. Of these, 190 are male and 47 are female. The election result were scheduled to be declared on the same day after the counting of votes but in a petition filed by Maharashtra Ekta Hawkers Union that the election in Supreme Court on Wednesday stated that the scheduled elections shall be held on August 29, however the result of the election shall not be declared after the order of the the apex court. Zone wise voters numbers 7,686 - zone 1 5,303 - zone 2 4,668 - zone 3 7,501 - zone 4 2,160 - zone 5 3,033 - zone 6 2,064 - zone 7 ………………. Total: 32 415
28 October,2024 04:02 PM IST | Mumbai | Prajakta KasaleReferring to the reaction of the people over the Badlapur incident, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-SCP) supremo Sharad Pawar said that there is "uneasiness" among the people for a political change in Maharashtra, reported news agency ANI. The voting for 288 assembly constituencies will be held later this year. Speaking at a press conference at the party's regional office in Mumbai, Sharad Pawar said, "Maharashtra Assembly elections are ahead. Meetings are being held. People of Maharashtra want change," reported ANI. Pawar's comments come in the wake of a protest in Badlapur, Thane district, following an alleged sexual assault on two minor girls, which he cited as a clear indicator of the current political situation. "How strong is the reaction of the people when a serious incident happens? An example of this was seen yesterday in Badlapur. This means that there is a lot of uneasiness among the people," Pawar outlined, reported ANI. "I saw an example yesterday of how people react strongly. People want change, and we want to change the state," he said, reported ANI. The sexual assault incident has created massive outrage among the people in Badlapur. On August 17, police arrested a school attendant for alleged assault. On August 16, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the schedule of elections in Haryana and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir that will be held from September 18 to October 1 while the schedule for Maharashtra Assembly elections is yet to be announced. During the press conference, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar said that the high demand for security forces in Jammu and Kashmir is the primary reason for not holding Maharashtra Assembly elections. Earlier, the Central government accorded 'Z+' category Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) armed security cover to Sharad Pawar. Ministry of Home Affairs has issued the order to the CRPF considering a recent threat analysis report shared with the ministry by the intelligence bureau. The CRPF personnel will soon provide its elite 'Z+' VIP security cover to the 83-year-old politician round the clock at his residence and during his travel across India. Meanwhile, NCP (SP) Chief Sharad Pawar has sided with the candidates agitating in Pune demanding postponement of the MPSC prelims exam, scheduled for August 25, warning that he would join the protest if the government doesn't clarify its stand, reported PTI. Many job-seekers, preparing for the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) preliminary exam, have been protesting since Tuesday night demanding a different date as it clashes with a banking exam on the same day. (With inputs from ANI and PTI)
28 October,2024 04:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said only the Mahayuti alliance will burst crackers after Diwali, signalling the certainty of winning the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections, reported news agency PTI. Addressing a gathering at home turf Thane on Sunday late night, Eknath Shinde also paid rich tributes to his mentor, Anand Dighe, and Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray, emphasising that Sena led by him continues to uphold their teachings and principles. "Do you want all the schemes and programs started by the Mahayuti government to continue?" Shinde asked the audience which responded with affirmation, reported PTI. The ruling 'Mahayuti' or grand alliance comprising the Shiv Sena, BJP, and NCP headed by Deputy CM Ajit Pawar faces stiff opposition from Maha Vikas Aghadi of Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP (SP), and Congress in the Maharashtra assembly elections, due in October-November. Referring to political opponents, Shinde said, "Let them go to gallis (alleys) or Delhi, don't give them any importance. We will continue our work," reported PTI. He also mentioned his decision to field Shiv Sena leader Naresh Mhaske for the Thane Lok Sabha constituency in recent elections, a move that some had opposed. Mhaske won the seat. Taking a jibe at his detractors, Shinde claimed his opponents focus on him incessantly. "Just like the way Santaji and Dhanaji (acknowledged for their pivotal role in combating the Mughal forces during the reign of Rajaram I) were seen everywhere in water by their enemies, they see Eknath Shinde everywhere," he said, adding that he remains unbothered by the criticism as long as the people support him, reported PTI. Shinde outlined the various schemes his government has launched to ensure every family in Maharashtra is happy. "Maharashtra is the first state to offer apprenticeships to educated youth and financial assistance for higher education," the chief minister added, reported PTI. He also shared a poignant moment where he intervened to help a family. "I learned at midnight about a girl who had committed suicide because her parents couldn't afford her education fees. By 2 am, I decided to exempt all fees for girls pursuing higher education," Shinde added, reported PTI. Referring to the "Ladki Bahin" cash transfer scheme for women, Shinde said the monthly allowance of Rs 1,500 will not stop and rather it will be raised if "you increase the strength of this government", reported PTI. "The benefits will be proportionate to the strength you provide; the same thing applies for men also," he added, reported PTI. Shinde inaugurated the second phase of Gaimukh Chowpatty in Thane and announced a memorial for Shivaji Maharaj and Kanhoji Angre. (With inputs from PTI)
28 October,2024 04:01 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentShiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday said talks on the chief ministerial candidate of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections can be held later as its first task is to dislodge the "corrupt" Mahayuti-led dispensation in the state, reported news agency PTI. His remarks come a day after NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar said there was no need for the MVA to announce a chief ministerial face and the decision can be made based on the numbers after the Maharashtra assembly elections results. "Pawar saheb is 100 per cent right. This is a three-party government, but the MVA is getting majority in Maharashtra. Our first task is to dislodge the current government. We can talk about the CM's post any time later," Raut said, reported PTI. His remarks indicate that his party has mellowed down its stance over who will helm the next government in the state. Last month, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray asked allies - Congress and NCP (SP) to decide the chief ministerial face, and vowed his support for the candidate for the top post in the state. On Wednesday, Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray, who was in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in central Maharashtra, maintained there was no tussle among the MVA allies over the CM post, reported PTI. Talking to reporters in Kolhapur earlier, Pawar said the decision on who will be the chief minister can be made after the poll results are out. He said the MVA's chief ministerial candidate will be decided on the basis of which party wins the most number of assembly seats, reported PTI. Maharashtra assembly elections are likely to be held in November. Sanjay Raut appears before Special PMLA court in money-laundering case Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut appeared before the Special PMLA court in connection with the alleged money-laundering case related to Goregaon's Patra Chawl on Thursday, reported ANI. It was a regular hearing, and he appeared before court as per the bail condition given to him. The next date of hearing is 21st October in this case, reported ANI. Earlier, Swapna Patkar, a witness in the money-laundering case, had written a letter to Additional Director (Western Region), Enforcement Directorate (ED) alleging rape and life threats to her "for changing the statements given during the investigation of the case," reported ANI. (With inputs from PTI and ANI)
28 October,2024 04:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSix former MLAs, including two former ministers from Mumbai, are in the Assembly election race. Two of them will contest the poll as members of a new party while two will seek to be elected under a new boss. Naseem Khan of Congress, one of the former ministers, said, “Party workers want me to contest from Chandivli. I have already started preparing. The party will decide soon.” In 2019, the leader lost the election by 400 votes. Atul Shah, ex-legislator BJP, Ashok Patil, former MLA of Bhandup West, Mangesh Sangle, former Vikholi MLA, Tukaram Kate, Shiv Sena leader BJP leader Atul Shah was elected in 1999 from the Khetwadi Assembly constituency, which is no longer in existence. In 2014, he contested the poll from the Mumbadevi constituency but lost. Later, the party asked him to contest the civic election and in 2017, he won by one vote against Shiv Sena's Surendra Bagalkar. “I’m always ready. If the party asks me to contest the election, I will do so,” Shah said. New affiliations Kripashankar Singh, former minister and two-time Congress MLA could contest the Assembly election from Kalina. The leader, who joined BJP in 2021, unsuccessfully fought the recent Lok Sabha election from Uttar Pradesh. “I’m not willing to contest the Assembly election. But if ordered to do so, I will contest,” said Singh. Mangesh Sangle, a former MLA of Vikholi, won the Assembly election in 2009 on an MNS ticket. However, he lost in 2014 to Shiv Sena’s Sunil Raut. Later, he joined the BJP. “I’m ready to contest the election, but the party will take a decision on this,” Sangle said. Kripashankar Singh, BJP leader Ashok Patil, former MLA of Bhandup West, is now with the Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. He is ready to contest the election from the same constituency. He was a three-time corporator and became a legislator in 2014. In the 2019 election, the party gave a ticket to Ramesh Korgaoankar. “Yes, I have started preparations for the election. The party had given me the green signal,” Patil said. Tukaram Kate, another former MLA of the Shiv Sena, won the Assembly election from Anushakti Nagar in 2014. He then lost in 2019 against NCP former minister Nawab Malik. “The party has already asked me to contest the election from Chembur. I'm ready to contest the election,” Kate said.
28 October,2024 04:00 PM IST | Mumbai | Sameer SurveMaharashtra cabinet minister Chhagan Bhujbal on Monday called the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar as the "captain" of the party and emphasised he would contest the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 from Baramati, his home turf in Pune district in Maharashtra, reported the PTI. Chhagan Bhujbal's assertion came a day after Ajit Pawar suggested Baramati should get a new MLA so that the constituency's voters realise his importance. The NCP president is the sitting MLA from Baramati, which is part of the Lok Sabha seat of the same name which is represented by his cousin Supriya Sule of the NCP (SP) faction led by veteran politician Sharad Pawar. Speaking at a gathering in Baramati on Sunday, Ajit Pawar remarked that despite undertaking extensive development works in the constituency, voters did not support him during the recent Lok Sabha elections, where his wife Sunetra was pitted against Sule, who won for the fourth consecutive times, as per the PTI. Sunetra Pawar lost the elections to Sule, daughter of Sharad Pawar, by more than 1.50 lakh votes. Ajit Pawar said once there is a new representative, the people of the Baramati assembly constituency will realise his importance. Asked about the possibility of the NCP president not seeking re-election from Baramati, his party colleague and minister Bhujbal asserted, "Ajit Pawar is our captain. He can not put down weapons like this. He will contest from the Baramati assembly constituency and win with a huge margin." Assembly polls in Maharashtra are likely to be held in November. The NCP is part of the ruling Mahayuti coalition, which also consists of the Shiv Sena and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The Nationalist Congress Party chief has been MLA of Baramati since 1991, with his victory in the 2019 assembly polls, over the BJP's Gopichand Padalkar, coming with a record margin of 1.65 lakh votes. Speaking at an event in his assembly constituency, he said, "We have done all round development in Baramati. Most funds in Maharashtra are sanctioned for Baramati. I am now 65 years old and I am satisfied. Baramatikars once should get someone other than me as an MLA. They can then make comparison between me and the new MLA," according to the PTI. (with PTI inputs)
28 October,2024 04:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWater levels in Mumbai's seven reservoirs, which provide the city with drinking water, have reached 98.02 per cent, as reported by the BMC on Monday. According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data, the collective water stock in Mumbai lakes is currently at 14,18,776 million litres, which is 98.02 per cent of capacity. Mumbai draws water from Tulsi, Tansa, Vihar, Bhatsa, Modak Sagar, Upper Vaitarna, and Middle Vaitarna. As per the data shared by the civic body on the Mumbai lakes, the water level in Tansa is at 98.24 per cent. At Modak-Sagar, 100 per cent of water stock is available. In Middle Vaitarna 97.54 per cent, Upper Vaitarna 98.30 per cent, Bhatsa 97.63 per cent, Vihar 100 per cent and Tulsi 100 per cent of useful water level is available. In the wake of heavy rains, one more lake supplying water to Mumbai, Middle Vaitarna Lake, started overflowing on July 4. Lakes Vihar and Modak Sagar started to flood on July 25 as a result of persistently high rains. Around 4 pm on July 24, Tansa Lake began to overflow, increasing the amount of water stored in all seven reservoirs by 17 days in a single day. Approximately 400 million gallons of water are supplied to Mumbai by Tansa Lake, which is situated in the Shahpur region of Thane. On July 26, 2024, it overflowed. One of the two lakes that directly feed water to the BMC, Tulsi Lake, started to overflow on July 20 at around 8:30 am, mimicking the event that occurred on the same day last year at 1:28 pm, according to the civic body. Mumbai rains: IMD forecasts moderate rainfall for the city The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast moderate spells of rainfall in Mumbai on Monday, as per the latest Mumbai weather update. On Monday, the IMD issued a yellow alert for Thane and Palghar districts. The weather department, in its latest Mumbai weather update, has predicted a "partly cloudy sky with possibility of occasional moderate spells of rain in the city and its suburbs" over the next 24 hours. The maximum temperature in the city is likely to settle at 31 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature will be recorded at 26 degrees Celsius. A high tide of about 3.54 metres is expected to hit Mumbai at 2.55 pm today, stated Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The civic body also said a low tide of about 1.11 metres is expected at 8.54 pm today.
11 September,2024 08:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast moderate spells of rainfall in Mumbai on Monday, as per the latest Mumbai weather update. On Monday, the IMD issued a yellow alert for Thane and Palghar districts. The weather department, in its latest Mumbai weather update, has predicted a "partly cloudy sky with possibility of occasional moderate spells of rain in the city and its suburbs" over the next 24 hours. The maximum temperature in the city is likely to settle at 31 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature will be recorded at 26 degrees Celsius. A high tide of about 3.54 metres is expected to hit Mumbai at 2.55 pm today, stated Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The civic body also said a low tide of about 1.11 metres is expected at 8.54 pm today. Mumbai weather update: Traffic updates Earlier this morning, slow traffic was reported at Mankhurd Railway Bridge due to a bus breakdown. Otherwise, traffic is running smoothly. Updates from both Central Railway and Western Railway indicate that trains on all corridors are operating without issues. Mumbai lakes supplying drinking water reach 98.02 per cent capacity Water levels in Mumbai's seven reservoirs, which provide the city with drinking water, have reached 98.02 per cent, as reported by the BMC on Monday. According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data, the collective water stock in Mumbai lakes is currently at 14,18,776 million litres, which is 98.02 per cent of capacity. Mumbai draws water from Tulsi, Tansa, Vihar, Bhatsa, Modak Sagar, Upper Vaitarna, and Middle Vaitarna. As per the data shared by the civic body on the Mumbai lakes, the water level in Tansa is at 98.24 per cent. At Modak-Sagar, 100 per cent of water stock is available. In Middle Vaitarna 97.54 per cent, Upper Vaitarna 98.30 per cent, Bhatsa 97.63 per cent, Vihar 100 per cent and Tulsi 100 per cent of useful water level is available. In the wake of heavy rains, one more lake supplying water to Mumbai, Middle Vaitarna Lake, started overflowing on July 4. Lakes Vihar and Modak Sagar started to flood on July 25 as a result of persistently high rains. Around 4 pm on July 24, Tansa Lake began to overflow, increasing the amount of water stored in all seven reservoirs by 17 days in a single day. Approximately 400 million gallons of water are supplied to Mumbai by Tansa Lake, which is situated in the Shahpur region of Thane. On July 26, 2024, it overflowed. One of the two lakes that directly feed water to the BMC, Tulsi Lake, started to overflow on July 20 at around 8:30 am, mimicking the event that occurred on the same day last year at 1:28 pm, according to the civic body.
11 September,2024 08:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday participated in the Ganesh idol immersion programme at Masuda Pond in Thane. The CM's son and Kalyan MP Shrikant Shinde also joined and accompanied him. Earlier on Saturday, Shinde offered 'Aarti' along with his family members on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi and wished for the happiness and prosperity of countrymen at his residence in Thane. The Ganesh Chaturthi festivities kicked off on Saturday with great excitement and joy across the country. Devotees, including those in big cities like Mumbai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Surat, and Delhi, are celebrating the auspicious occasion with devotion and happiness. Devotees across Maharashtra have been celebrating by bringing idols home and visiting pandals. Homes and public pandals have been adorned with elaborate decorations, and the air has been filled with prayers, music, and festive chants. The streets have come alive with vibrant processions and traditional rituals as people prepare delicious offerings and visit the beautifully decorated pandals. Among the festivities, a unique celebration in Mumbai caught a lot of attention. An idol of Lord Ganesh has been placed on the replica of the LCA Tejas Mark 1A fighter jet at a residence in Mumbai, showing a creative fusion of tradition and India's modern achievements. This year's festivities have garnered significant attention, with numerous celebrities, including Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan, visiting the pandal to offer their prayers and join the celebrations. Meanwhile, the first look of Mumbai's famous Lalbaugcha Raja was unveiled on Thursday evening, days ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. The history of the Lalbaugcha Raja has been quite famous as it is the popular Ganesh Idol of Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal, located at Putlabai Chawl, a worship place founded in 1934. The Lalbaugcha Raja Ganapati idol has been taken care of by the Kambli family for over eight decades. In Nagpur's Shri Ganesh Mandir Tekdi the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations began with traditional morning prayers and 'aarti'. This temple, reportedly 250 years old, is known for its self-existent deity, whose shrine is said to grow over time. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
11 September,2024 08:09 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIThousands of devotees bid an emotional farewell to Lord Ganesh on Sunday by immersing the idols of the elephant-headed deity across Mumbai. More than 62,000 Ganesh idols have been immersed in the city till 12 am during Ganesh Visarjan 2024, said the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Upto 12 am, a total of 62,569 idols had been immersed across various locations in the city. Among the 62,569 idols those were immersed on Sunday till 12 am include 348 sarvjanik (public) idols, 62,197 Gharguti (household) idols and 24 Hartalika Idols. Out of these, 30,177 idols were immersed into artificial lakes, ensuring an environmentally-friendly option, the officials said. The idols taken out for immersion on Sunday afternoon after one and a half days were from households. Chants of "Ganpati Bappa morya, mangal murti morya, pudchya varshi lavkar ya," urging the Lord to return early next year filled the air as devotees took their idols to beaches and artificial water bodies for immersion during Ganesh Visarjan 2024. The 10-day Ganesh festival began in the city with pomp and gaiety on September 7, with families and 'savajanik mandals' (public groups) installing the idols of their beloved god at homes and community pandals. As many as 12,000 personnel have been deployed to help citizens with the idol immersion off the beaches and in 204 artificial ponds across the city and suburbs. As many as 71 control rooms have been set up, civic officials said earlier. They said that 761 lifeguards and 48 motor boats have been pressed into service at the beaches. BMC has also made facilities to collect the 'nirmalya' (flowers and other offerings) brought with the idols. "Lord Ganesha is the one who brings a lot of prosperity and removes obstacles from our way," Bhushan Gagrani, commissioner of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), told reporters. Like in the past, the government, BMC and police have made necessary arrangements for the smooth immersion of idols this year as well, he said. "For the first 'visarjan' (immersion) of today (one and a half days), followed by the fifth day, Gouri visarjan (seventh day) and last day (Anant Chaturdashi visarjan), we have made traffic diversions. Arrangements have been made with enough deployment of traffic police here," he said. BMC and police have ensured that there are arrangements for separate parking, mobile toilets, flood lights, bodyguards, prayer mandaps (platforms) for devotees and VIP pandals, he said. "We ensure a rich, seamless and incident-free Ganpati experience here for all devotees," he said.
11 September,2024 08:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWater levels in Mumbai's seven reservoirs, which provide the city with drinking water, have reached 98.15 per cent, as reported by the BMC on Tuesday. According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data, the collective water stock in Mumbai lakes is currently at 14,20,579 million litres, which is 98.15 per cent of capacity. Mumbai draws water from Tulsi, Tansa, Vihar, Bhatsa, Modak Sagar, Upper Vaitarna, and Middle Vaitarna. As per the data shared by the civic body on the Mumbai lakes, the water level in Tansa is at 99.18 per cent. At Modak-Sagar, 99.99 per cent of water stock is available. In Middle Vaitarna 97.74 per cent, Upper Vaitarna 98.51 per cent, Bhatsa 97.51 per cent, Vihar 100 per cent and Tulsi 100 per cent of useful water level is available. In the wake of heavy rains, one more lake supplying water to Mumbai, Middle Vaitarna Lake, started overflowing on July 4. Lakes Vihar and Modak Sagar started to flood on July 25 as a result of persistently high rains. Around 4 pm on July 24, Tansa Lake began to overflow, increasing the amount of water stored in all seven reservoirs by 17 days in a single day. Approximately 400 million gallons of water are supplied to Mumbai by Tansa Lake, which is situated in the Shahpur region of Thane. On July 26, 2024, it overflowed. One of the two lakes that directly feed water to the BMC, Tulsi Lake, started to overflow on July 20 at around 8:30 am, mimicking the event that occurred on the same day last year at 1:28 pm, according to the civic body. Mumbai rains: IMD forecasts moderate rainfall for the city The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast moderate spells of rainfall in Mumbai on Tuesday, as per the latest Mumbai weather update. The weather department, in its latest Mumbai weather update, has predicted a "partly cloudy sky with possibility of occasional moderate spells of rain in the city and its suburbs" over the next 24 hours. The maximum temperature in the city is likely to settle at 31 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature will be recorded at 27 degrees Celsius. A high tide of about 3.30 metres is expected to hit Mumbai at 3.23 pm today, stated Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The civic body also said a low tide of about 1.31 metres is expected at 9.34 pm today.
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