The main accused involved in the last month`s attempted robbery at a jewellery shop in Mira Road area of the district has been arrested from Uttar Pradesh, police said on Wednesday. Two men tried to rob the jewellery shop by brandishing a revolver on the afternoon of May 27 but fled with only a mobile phone after the owner put up resistance, said senior inspector Aviraj Kurhade. (PTI)

The main accused involved in the last month`s attempted robbery at a jewellery shop in Mira Road area of the district has been arrested from Uttar Pradesh, police said on Wednesday. Two men tried to rob the jewellery shop by brandishing a revolver on the afternoon of May 27 but fled with only a mobile phone after the owner put up resistance, said senior inspector Aviraj Kurhade. (PTI)

The district administration of Latur in Maharashtra will soon organise a one-day drive, in which differently-abled persons will be given government documents and certificates at their doorsteps, a senior official said on Wednesday. The drive titled `Divyang Welfare Department at the Doorstep of Divyangs` will be organised at the district level soon, collector Prithviraj B P during a meeting. (PTI)

The district administration of Latur in Maharashtra will soon organise a one-day drive, in which differently-abled persons will be given government documents and certificates at their doorsteps, a senior official said on Wednesday. The drive titled `Divyang Welfare Department at the Doorstep of Divyangs` will be organised at the district level soon, collector Prithviraj B P during a meeting. (PTI)

A 25-year-old autorickshaw driver has been arrested by Mumbai Police for allegedly performing unnatural sex with a drunk male passenger in suburban Ghatkopar after an argument over the payment of fare, an official said on Wednesday: PTI

A 25-year-old autorickshaw driver has been arrested by Mumbai Police for allegedly performing unnatural sex with a drunk male passenger in suburban Ghatkopar after an argument over the payment of fare, an official said on Wednesday: PTI

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday transferred 10 senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers, making it the third bureaucratic reshuffle in the last few days: PTI

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday transferred 10 senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers, making it the third bureaucratic reshuffle in the last few days: PTI

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday told a special court here that it received a sanction from the ICICI Bank`s board to prosecute Chanda Kochhar, the former CEO and MD of the bank, in connection with a case of alleged cheating and irregularities in loans sanctioned by the bank to Videocon Group companies: PTI

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday told a special court here that it received a sanction from the ICICI Bank`s board to prosecute Chanda Kochhar, the former CEO and MD of the bank, in connection with a case of alleged cheating and irregularities in loans sanctioned by the bank to Videocon Group companies: PTI

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday directed the Mumbai civic body to inform whether it would set up a special cell to immediately address the issue of open manholes in the city: PTI

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday directed the Mumbai civic body to inform whether it would set up a special cell to immediately address the issue of open manholes in the city: PTI

Former media executive Indrani Mukerjea, the prime accused in the murder of her daughter Sheena Bora, on Wednesday moved a special court here seeking day-to-day trial in the case, contending that the slow pace of proceedings has affected her right to work: PTI

Former media executive Indrani Mukerjea, the prime accused in the murder of her daughter Sheena Bora, on Wednesday moved a special court here seeking day-to-day trial in the case, contending that the slow pace of proceedings has affected her right to work: PTI

Maharashtra on Wednesday reported 23 new cases of Covid-19 and one death, the state health dept. bulletin said

Maharashtra on Wednesday reported 23 new cases of Covid-19 and one death, the state health dept. bulletin said

Boats seen anchored in Mumbai ahead of Cyclone `Biparjoy`. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/photo/in-photos-boats-seen-anchored-in-mumbai-ahead-of-cyclone-biparjoy-95828" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">See pics</a>

Boats seen anchored in Mumbai ahead of Cyclone `Biparjoy`. See pics

Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and light spells of rain with gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Dhule, Nashik and Jalgaon lduring next 3-4 hours. Take precautions while moving out: IMD

Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and light spells of rain with gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Dhule, Nashik and Jalgaon lduring next 3-4 hours. Take precautions while moving out: IMD

Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole on Wednesday accused the ruling BJP of inciting riots in the state by fanning people`s religious sentiments, and sought the resignation of Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis, alleging that he has failed to maintain the law and order situation: PTI

Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole on Wednesday accused the ruling BJP of inciting riots in the state by fanning people`s religious sentiments, and sought the resignation of Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis, alleging that he has failed to maintain the law and order situation: PTI

A one-member committee will conduct an inquiry into the rape and murder of an 18-year-old student inside her room at a government hostel in south Mumbai, the Maharashtra government said on Wednesday: PTI

A one-member committee will conduct an inquiry into the rape and murder of an 18-year-old student inside her room at a government hostel in south Mumbai, the Maharashtra government said on Wednesday: PTI

Those in power should not misuse their position, said Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar in Maharashtra`s Jalna district, the home turf of Union minister Raosaheb Danve, after a local NCP leader said she was being harassed by the BJP (PTI)

Those in power should not misuse their position, said Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar in Maharashtra`s Jalna district, the home turf of Union minister Raosaheb Danve, after a local NCP leader said she was being harassed by the BJP (PTI)

A four-year-old girl died after being run over by a car as it was reversing at Bhiwandi in Thane district, police said on Wednesday. Alina Akram Mansuri, a resident of Nalasopara, was attending a wedding in the town with her parents on Monday evening, said a police official (PTI)

A four-year-old girl died after being run over by a car as it was reversing at Bhiwandi in Thane district, police said on Wednesday. Alina Akram Mansuri, a resident of Nalasopara, was attending a wedding in the town with her parents on Monday evening, said a police official (PTI)

Lift trolly collapses at a building in Ashok Nagar area of Vashi Naka. The trolly carrying crane of about length 150 ft. of under construction high rise building was broken and fell on near by 02 to 03 hutments. 5 to 6 people reported injured: BMC

Lift trolly collapses at a building in Ashok Nagar area of Vashi Naka. The trolly carrying crane of about length 150 ft. of under construction high rise building was broken and fell on near by 02 to 03 hutments. 5 to 6 people reported injured: BMC

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday said Nationalist Congress (NCP) president Sharad Pawar`s predictions on the 2014 and 2019 poll results had proved wrong and the next elections will not be an exception: PTI

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday said Nationalist Congress (NCP) president Sharad Pawar`s predictions on the 2014 and 2019 poll results had proved wrong and the next elections will not be an exception: PTI

BMC launches dedicated WhatsApp number for garbage-related complaints. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/photo/in-photos-bmc-launches-dedicated-whatsapp-number-for-garbage-related-complaints-95824" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">See pics</a>

BMC launches dedicated WhatsApp number for garbage-related complaints. See pics

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said the security guard of a south Mumbai hostel, who is a suspect in the rape and murder of an 18-year-old college student, committed suicide. The security guard was found dead on railway tracks near the hostel on Tuesday morning, police said: PTI

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said the security guard of a south Mumbai hostel, who is a suspect in the rape and murder of an 18-year-old college student, committed suicide. The security guard was found dead on railway tracks near the hostel on Tuesday morning, police said: PTI

CM Eknath Shinde launched `Chief Minister Clean Mumbai WhatsApp Helpline` today in the presence of dignitaries: BMC

CM Eknath Shinde launched `Chief Minister Clean Mumbai WhatsApp Helpline` today in the presence of dignitaries: BMC

Air India`s ferry flight departs from Mumbai Airport for Magadan, Russia.&nbsp;The flight will take passengers to San Francisco, USA. The flight was diverted to Magadan on 6th June after it developed a technical issue with one of its engines: ANI

Air India`s ferry flight departs from Mumbai Airport for Magadan, Russia.&nbsp;The flight will take passengers to San Francisco, USA. The flight was diverted to Magadan on 6th June after it developed a technical issue with one of its engines: ANI

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Wednesday slammed the Maharashtra government over the delay in submitting a report on the cause of 14 deaths after the Maharashtra Bhushan award function at Kharghar near Mumbai in April: PTI

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Wednesday slammed the Maharashtra government over the delay in submitting a report on the cause of 14 deaths after the Maharashtra Bhushan award function at Kharghar near Mumbai in April: PTI

A man allegedly killed his wife`s 38-year-old paramour in Mumbai and then buried the body in a forest in neighbouring Thane district, police said on Wednesday: PTI

A man allegedly killed his wife`s 38-year-old paramour in Mumbai and then buried the body in a forest in neighbouring Thane district, police said on Wednesday: PTI

A senior ticket collector saved the life of a 73-year-old woman, who fell while boarding a moving train at Wadala station in Mumbai and got dragged by the train, a railway official said on Wednesday: PTI

A senior ticket collector saved the life of a 73-year-old woman, who fell while boarding a moving train at Wadala station in Mumbai and got dragged by the train, a railway official said on Wednesday: PTI

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday appealed for calm and said nobody should take law into their hands: PTI

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday appealed for calm and said nobody should take law into their hands: PTI

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said statements of some politicians fearing a riot-like situation in the state and a section of people of a particular community glorifying Aurangzeb and Tipu Sultan cannot be a mere coincidence: PTI

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said statements of some politicians fearing a riot-like situation in the state and a section of people of a particular community glorifying Aurangzeb and Tipu Sultan cannot be a mere coincidence: PTI

There was a complaint in Kolhapur yesterday about an objectionable status. Accordingly, two offences were registered and 5 people were detained. A mob had gathered outside Laxmipuri PS demanding legal action against them. When it was returning, some miscreants pelted stones &amp; an offence registered against that too at Laxmipuri PS, says Kolhapur SP Mahendra Pandit: ANI&nbsp;

There was a complaint in Kolhapur yesterday about an objectionable status. Accordingly, two offences were registered and 5 people were detained. A mob had gathered outside Laxmipuri PS demanding legal action against them. When it was returning, some miscreants pelted stones &amp; an offence registered against that too at Laxmipuri PS, says Kolhapur SP Mahendra Pandit: ANI&nbsp;

The CBI has sought the Bombay High Court to recall its earlier order granting interim protection from arrest to NCB`s former Mumbai zonal director Sameer Wankhede, saying it has a prima facie case against him on charges of extortion and bribery in connection with the arrest of Shah Rukh Khan`s son Aryan following alleged seizure of drugs from a cruise ship: PTI

The CBI has sought the Bombay High Court to recall its earlier order granting interim protection from arrest to NCB`s former Mumbai zonal director Sameer Wankhede, saying it has a prima facie case against him on charges of extortion and bribery in connection with the arrest of Shah Rukh Khan`s son Aryan following alleged seizure of drugs from a cruise ship: PTI

The Centre on Wednesday told the Bombay High Court it was extending till July 10 its earlier statement that it won`t notify its fact-checking unit to identify fake news against the government on social media, even as two new petitions were filed challenging the recently amended IT Rules: PTI

The Centre on Wednesday told the Bombay High Court it was extending till July 10 its earlier statement that it won`t notify its fact-checking unit to identify fake news against the government on social media, even as two new petitions were filed challenging the recently amended IT Rules: PTI

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Wednesday claimed there is currently an "anti-BJP" wave and people of the country want a change considering results of the recent Assembly polls in Karnataka: PTI

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Wednesday claimed there is currently an "anti-BJP" wave and people of the country want a change considering results of the recent Assembly polls in Karnataka: PTI

Mumbai Police issues preventive orders, check what is prohibitory till July 7. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-police-issues-preventive-orders-for-city-check-what-is-prohibitory-till-july-7-23290941" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more...</a>

Mumbai Police issues preventive orders, check what is prohibitory till July 7. Read more...

Kolhapur police use force to disperse crowd agitating over use of Tipu Sultan`s image with offensive audio
Tension prevailed in Kolhapur on Wednesday after police used force to disperse a crowd that objected to the alleged use of Tipu Sultan`s image along with an objectionable audio message as social media &iquest;status&iquest; by some locals, an official said.

Kolhapur police use force to disperse crowd agitating over use of Tipu Sultan`s image with offensive audio
Tension prevailed in Kolhapur on Wednesday after police used force to disperse a crowd that objected to the alleged use of Tipu Sultan`s image along with an objectionable audio message as social media &iquest;status&iquest; by some locals, an official said.

This is a very alarming matter, both Central and state govt are not serious about women`s safety &amp; it&rsquo;s a failure from their side. Security arrangements must be made in the hostels. Govt must install CCTV cameras and alarm bells inside the hostel and helpline numbers also should be set up: Supriya Sule, NCP MP on the alleged murder of an 18-year-old girl at a Women`s Hostel in Marine Drive
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Mumbai | This is a very alarming matter, both Central and state govt are not serious about women`s safety &amp; it&rsquo;s a failure from their side. Security arrangements must be made in the hostels. Govt must install CCTV cameras and alarm bells inside the hostel and helpline numbers&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/CwuTkWkx7K">https://t.co/CwuTkWkx7K</a> <a href="https://t.co/ofmbWbU6aT">pic.twitter.com/ofmbWbU6aT</a>
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This is a very alarming matter, both Central and state govt are not serious about women`s safety &amp; it&rsquo;s a failure from their side. Security arrangements must be made in the hostels. Govt must install CCTV cameras and alarm bells inside the hostel and helpline numbers also should be set up: Supriya Sule, NCP MP on the alleged murder of an 18-year-old girl at a Women`s Hostel in Marine Drive

Mumbai | This is a very alarming matter, both Central and state govt are not serious about women`s safety &amp; it&rsquo;s a failure from their side. Security arrangements must be made in the hostels. Govt must install CCTV cameras and alarm bells inside the hostel and helpline numbers&hellip; https://t.co/CwuTkWkx7K pic.twitter.com/ofmbWbU6aT
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) June 7, 2023




Won`t notify fact-checking unit till July 10, Centre tells HC; two new pleas filed against IT Rules
The Centre on Wednesday told the Bombay High Court it was extending till July 10 its earlier statement that it won`t notify its fact-checking unit to identify fake news against the government on social media, even as two new petitions were filed challenging the recently amended IT Rules.

Won`t notify fact-checking unit till July 10, Centre tells HC; two new pleas filed against IT Rules
The Centre on Wednesday told the Bombay High Court it was extending till July 10 its earlier statement that it won`t notify its fact-checking unit to identify fake news against the government on social media, even as two new petitions were filed challenging the recently amended IT Rules.

Mumbai: Lake levels in seven reservoirs that supply water to city at 11.14 per cent
As Mumbai awaits for rains, the water level in the reservoirs that provide water to the city have been dripping. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data, on Wednesday, the collective water stock in the seven reservoirs that supply drinking water to Mumbai is now at 11.14 per cent. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-lake-levels-in-seven-reservoirs-that-supply-water-to-city-at-11-14-per-cent-23290922" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Mumbai: Lake levels in seven reservoirs that supply water to city at 11.14 per cent
As Mumbai awaits for rains, the water level in the reservoirs that provide water to the city have been dripping. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data, on Wednesday, the collective water stock in the seven reservoirs that supply drinking water to Mumbai is now at 11.14 per cent. Read more.

Thane man tries to kill wife, attempts suicide
A 35-year-old man from Maharashtra`s Thane district allegedly tried to kill his wife following domestic dispute, an official said on Wednesday.

Thane man tries to kill wife, attempts suicide
A 35-year-old man from Maharashtra`s Thane district allegedly tried to kill his wife following domestic dispute, an official said on Wednesday.

Mumbai: Man killed by teenage boy for verbally abusing his mother
A 17-year-old boy allegedly killed a man in Mumbai for making abusive comments against the former`s mother, a police official said.

Mumbai: Man killed by teenage boy for verbally abusing his mother
A 17-year-old boy allegedly killed a man in Mumbai for making abusive comments against the former`s mother, a police official said.

Local train services on Harbour Line delayed after fire near tracks in Navi Mumbai
Local train services on the Central Railway`s Harbour Line were disrupted due to a fire near tracks between Juinagar and Nerul stations in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday morning, officials said.

Local train services on Harbour Line delayed after fire near tracks in Navi Mumbai
Local train services on the Central Railway`s Harbour Line were disrupted due to a fire near tracks between Juinagar and Nerul stations in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday morning, officials said.

The Malad police have arrested the agent and still searching for the bride who allegedly escaped with jewellery and valuables worth about Rs 4 lahk from groom`s house three days after wedding. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-one-arrested-search-continues-for-bride-who-escaped-with-jewellery-and-cash-worth-rs-4-lakh-3-days-after-wedding-23290903" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

The Malad police have arrested the agent and still searching for the bride who allegedly escaped with jewellery and valuables worth about Rs 4 lahk from groom`s house three days after wedding. Read more.

Was the fail-safe signalling mechanism around Bahanaga Bazar station where the deadly accident occurred over-ridden manually and tweaked during work at the level crossing gate near the station to avoid the detention and delay of speeding Coromandel Express? <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/odisha-train-accident-was-signalling-tweaked-at-level-crossing-gate-for-coromandel-express-to-pass-23290885" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Was the fail-safe signalling mechanism around Bahanaga Bazar station where the deadly accident occurred over-ridden manually and tweaked during work at the level crossing gate near the station to avoid the detention and delay of speeding Coromandel Express? Read more.

Working on nail-free trees, plastic collection drives, perlocution pits, rainwater harvesting and building mini forests, a city-based foundation has received international accolades from the UNEP and COP2 for its campaigns on June 5 World Environment Day 2023. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-nail-free-trees-and-no-plastic-campaigns-by-city-ngo-win-pat-23290883" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Working on nail-free trees, plastic collection drives, perlocution pits, rainwater harvesting and building mini forests, a city-based foundation has received international accolades from the UNEP and COP2 for its campaigns on June 5 World Environment Day 2023. Read more.

Mumbai: Student found dead in Marine Drive hostel room
An 18-year-old woman &nbsp;was found dead inside her hostel room in Marine Drive on Tuesday evening. The woman&rsquo;s hostel mates found her door locked from the outside. When the door was opened she was found lying naked on the floor. She was a resident of the fourth floor of the Savaitribai Phule hostel. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-student-found-dead-in-marine-drive-hostel-room-23290854" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Mumbai: Student found dead in Marine Drive hostel room
An 18-year-old woman &nbsp;was found dead inside her hostel room in Marine Drive on Tuesday evening. The woman&rsquo;s hostel mates found her door locked from the outside. When the door was opened she was found lying naked on the floor. She was a resident of the fourth floor of the Savaitribai Phule hostel. Read more.

Housing scam: Kabaddi referee&rsquo;s hubby held
Ajay Bari, the husband of an international kabaddi referee, has been arrested on June 1, by the Vanrai police for allegedly impersonating an MMRDA officer and defrauding people by promising them government-scheme houses at the price of Rs 12 lakh. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/housing-scam-kabaddi-referees-hubby-held-23290851" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.&nbsp;</a>

Housing scam: Kabaddi referee&rsquo;s hubby held
Ajay Bari, the husband of an international kabaddi referee, has been arrested on June 1, by the Vanrai police for allegedly impersonating an MMRDA officer and defrauding people by promising them government-scheme houses at the price of Rs 12 lakh. Read more.&nbsp;

Where are our mark sheets: LLB students ask college
Even after a year has passed, over a hundred LLB students from MCT College of Law (3-year course), affiliated with Mumbai University (MU), are still awaiting their sixth-semester mark sheets. This delay in releasing the mark sheets is causing significant problems for the affected students. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/where-are-our-mark-sheets-llb-students-ask-college-23290856" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Where are our mark sheets: LLB students ask college
Even after a year has passed, over a hundred LLB students from MCT College of Law (3-year course), affiliated with Mumbai University (MU), are still awaiting their sixth-semester mark sheets. This delay in releasing the mark sheets is causing significant problems for the affected students. Read more.

Mumbai: Rs 76 lakh transferred from bank account, 2 booked
The Amboli police have filed an FIR against two officials of the Bharat Co-operative Bank. A current account holder, Ajay Prusty, has accused bank officials of transferring funds to the tune of Rs 76 lakh to several other account holders without his knowledge. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-rs-76-lakh-transferred-from-bank-account-2-booked-23290861" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Mumbai: Rs 76 lakh transferred from bank account, 2 booked
The Amboli police have filed an FIR against two officials of the Bharat Co-operative Bank. A current account holder, Ajay Prusty, has accused bank officials of transferring funds to the tune of Rs 76 lakh to several other account holders without his knowledge. Read more.

Mumbai: Only CM can make 12-year-old swimmer&rsquo;s dream come true
"I want to explore the international arena. And if I get a little support from the chief minister, I can participate in &lsquo;PRIDE Swim Manhattan&rsquo; in the United States,&rdquo; said Shivsmit Khandoba Biradar, a 12-year-old resident of Aurangabad, who is struggling to get a visa. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-only-cm-can-make-12-year-old-swimmers-dream-come-true-23290853" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Mumbai: Only CM can make 12-year-old swimmer&rsquo;s dream come true
"I want to explore the international arena. And if I get a little support from the chief minister, I can participate in &lsquo;PRIDE Swim Manhattan&rsquo; in the United States,&rdquo; said Shivsmit Khandoba Biradar, a 12-year-old resident of Aurangabad, who is struggling to get a visa. Read more.

Thane: Why Badlapur station&rsquo;s revamp is taking time
Here&rsquo;s why the upgrade of Badlapur station is taking time. While the home platform work is almost over, the station is now being developed as a two-deck one. However, work is expected to be complete soon. The railways have been working on the Badlapur station to convert the existing platform into a double discharge one by building a home platform. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/thane-why-badlapur-stations-revamp-is-taking-time-23290859" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Thane: Why Badlapur station&rsquo;s revamp is taking time
Here&rsquo;s why the upgrade of Badlapur station is taking time. While the home platform work is almost over, the station is now being developed as a two-deck one. However, work is expected to be complete soon. The railways have been working on the Badlapur station to convert the existing platform into a double discharge one by building a home platform. Read more.

Mumbai: Excessive mangrove growth impacts coastal mudflats, activists warn
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched his ambitious Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes (MISHTI) on June 5, World Environment Day, environmentalists have cautioned against excessive growth of mangroves that eat into precious mudflats along the city&rsquo;s coast. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-excessive-mangrove-growth-impacts-coastal-mudflats-activists-warn-23290849" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Mumbai: Excessive mangrove growth impacts coastal mudflats, activists warn
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched his ambitious Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes (MISHTI) on June 5, World Environment Day, environmentalists have cautioned against excessive growth of mangroves that eat into precious mudflats along the city&rsquo;s coast. Read more.

Mumbai: 3.78 lakh seats up for grabs for junior college aspirants
The deputy director of school education`s office has released details of First Year Junior College (FYJC) admission process and the number of seats up for grabs for junior college aspirants. As per data released by the department, this year, &nbsp;a total of 1,017 junior colleges in across Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) have an combined intake capacity of 3.78 lakh while 2,01,190 seats are minority quota ones. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-3-78-lakh-seats-up-for-grabs-for-junior-college-aspirants-23290848" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Mumbai: 3.78 lakh seats up for grabs for junior college aspirants
The deputy director of school education`s office has released details of First Year Junior College (FYJC) admission process and the number of seats up for grabs for junior college aspirants. As per data released by the department, this year, &nbsp;a total of 1,017 junior colleges in across Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) have an combined intake capacity of 3.78 lakh while 2,01,190 seats are minority quota ones. Read more.

Mumbai: Cop felicitated for saving suicidal teen
A 16-year-old from Khar West owes her life to a woman constable of Khar police station. When the teenager slit her wrist on Sunday, the constable rushed the girl to hospital. The woman constable is Nikita Mhatre attached to the Nirbhaya squad. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-cop-felicitated-for-saving-suicidal-teen-23290847" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Mumbai: Cop felicitated for saving suicidal teen
A 16-year-old from Khar West owes her life to a woman constable of Khar police station. When the teenager slit her wrist on Sunday, the constable rushed the girl to hospital. The woman constable is Nikita Mhatre attached to the Nirbhaya squad. Read more.

Mumbai: Notorious housebreakers arrested
The Tilak Nagar cops have arrested two history-sheeters for breaking into a home whose occupants had gone on vacation. The duo had escaped on a bike after the robbery. After parking the bike at Kurla, they ran away on foot. The police who were chasing them found the bike and laid a trap for two consecutive days. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-notorious-housebreakers-arrested-23290846" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Mumbai: Notorious housebreakers arrested
The Tilak Nagar cops have arrested two history-sheeters for breaking into a home whose occupants had gone on vacation. The duo had escaped on a bike after the robbery. After parking the bike at Kurla, they ran away on foot. The police who were chasing them found the bike and laid a trap for two consecutive days. Read more.

Mumbai: &lsquo;All &lsquo;chat&rsquo;, &lsquo;bot&rsquo; no work on ground&rsquo;
The chatbot the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) started to register complaints about solid waste, has not worked since it was launched on Monday. Activists claim it was just a publicity stunt. BMC officials, however, said they are updating the system and it will restart in two to three &nbsp;days. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-all-chat-bot-no-work-on-ground-23290845" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Mumbai: &lsquo;All &lsquo;chat&rsquo;, &lsquo;bot&rsquo; no work on ground&rsquo;
The chatbot the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) started to register complaints about solid waste, has not worked since it was launched on Monday. Activists claim it was just a publicity stunt. BMC officials, however, said they are updating the system and it will restart in two to three &nbsp;days. Read more.

Cloud over GMLR contractor: Firm&rsquo;s fate hangs on Bihar report
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials say they are sure about the quality of construction of the three flyovers being built as part of the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road, by the same company that is building the Bihar bridge that collapsed for the second time on Sunday. However, the municipal chief has said a final decision about the contract to SP Singla Constructions will be taken after a report on the Bihar bridge comes. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/cloud-over-gmlr-contractor-firms-fate-hangs-on-bihar-report-23290842" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Cloud over GMLR contractor: Firm&rsquo;s fate hangs on Bihar report
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials say they are sure about the quality of construction of the three flyovers being built as part of the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road, by the same company that is building the Bihar bridge that collapsed for the second time on Sunday. However, the municipal chief has said a final decision about the contract to SP Singla Constructions will be taken after a report on the Bihar bridge comes. Read more.

Mumbai: Serial molester preying around colleges held
A serial molester, who targeted more than 18 victims outside colleges and tuition classes, has been arrested by the Juhu police. The police said Kalpesh Gopinath Devghare, 31, had been arrested in 2020 in a case registered at Vile Parle and was currently out on bail. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-serial-molester-preying-around-colleges-held-23290844" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Mumbai: Serial molester preying around colleges held
A serial molester, who targeted more than 18 victims outside colleges and tuition classes, has been arrested by the Juhu police. The police said Kalpesh Gopinath Devghare, 31, had been arrested in 2020 in a case registered at Vile Parle and was currently out on bail. Read more.

Maharashtra: State govt signs hydropower MoUs for Rs 71,000 crore
The state government on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding with a group of public and private companies for the production of 13,500MW of pumped storage &nbsp;hydropower (PSH). The project will bring an investment of Rs 71,000 crore and create nearly 30,000 jobs in the state, said Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-state-govt-signs-hydropower-mous-for-rs-71-000-crore-23290843" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more.</a>

Maharashtra: State govt signs hydropower MoUs for Rs 71,000 crore
The state government on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding with a group of public and private companies for the production of 13,500MW of pumped storage &nbsp;hydropower (PSH). The project will bring an investment of Rs 71,000 crore and create nearly 30,000 jobs in the state, said Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Read more.

Seven-year-old boy knocked down by water tanker while cycling in Mumbai, dies
A seven-year-old boy, who was cycling on a road in suburban Jogeshwari (West), died after he was knocked down by a water tanker, a police official said on Tuesday.

Seven-year-old boy knocked down by water tanker while cycling in Mumbai, dies
A seven-year-old boy, who was cycling on a road in suburban Jogeshwari (West), died after he was knocked down by a water tanker, a police official said on Tuesday.

Four resorts built on government lands demolished in Palghar district
Four resorts illegally built on government lands on the Vasai-Virar seashore in Palghar district were razed by the revenue department on Tuesday, an official said.

Four resorts built on government lands demolished in Palghar district
Four resorts illegally built on government lands on the Vasai-Virar seashore in Palghar district were razed by the revenue department on Tuesday, an official said.

Maha Education Commissioner writes to ACB, seeks inquiry against 40 officials
The Education Commissioner of Maharashtra has written a letter to the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), urging it to conduct an open inquiry into the conduct of 40 officials. Complaints have been received against these officials, and some of them have been caught in bribery cases, Commissioner Suraj Mandhare stated. The officials under scrutiny hold ranks of education officers and above, he told reporters.

Maha Education Commissioner writes to ACB, seeks inquiry against 40 officials
The Education Commissioner of Maharashtra has written a letter to the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), urging it to conduct an open inquiry into the conduct of 40 officials. Complaints have been received against these officials, and some of them have been caught in bribery cases, Commissioner Suraj Mandhare stated. The officials under scrutiny hold ranks of education officers and above, he told reporters.

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