​Malad land allotment under scrutiny; state directs halt on further action 

​ The Maharashtra government on Wednesday announced an inquiry into alleged irregularities in a land tender for project-affected persons (PAP) in Mumbai`s Malad area. The government has directed that no…

​Maharashtra Speaker seeks report on MRI, CT scan shortage in Sangamner 

​ Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on Wednesday directed the state government to urgently address the shortage of medical diagnostic equipment in Sangamner in Ahilyanagar district and submit a detailed…

​Maharashtra govt orders crackdown on sale of plastic flowers 

​ The Maharashtra government has reiterated its ban on non-biodegradable plastic flowers and announced stricter enforcement measures against those involved in their sale, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis informed the…

​Thane court clears two accused in 2023 shepherd murder due to lack of evidence 

​ A court in Thane district of Maharashtra has acquitted two men charged with the murder of a shepherd nearly three years ago, citing insufficient evidence and the failure of…

​Maharashtra ATS seizes accounts of ‘Gulzar-E-Raza’ in funding probe 

​ The Maharashtra government has informed the State Legislative Council that the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has seized the bank accounts of an organisation identified as “Gulzar-E-Raza” over suspected foreign funding…

​Traffic signal breaks at Cadbury Junction in Thane, no injuries 

​ A traffic signal LED lamp broke and was found hanging at the busy Cadbury Junction in Thane (West) on Tuesday morning, prompting a coordinated response from multiple civic agencies.…

​2016 teachers’ assault case: Court denies relief to Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde 

​ A Mumbai court has rejected the discharge plea filed by city Mayor and BJP corporator Ritu Tawde in connection with a 2016 case involving the alleged assault of two…

​Fire breaks out in flat at Mumbra building in Thane, no injuries reported 

​ A fire broke out late on Tuesday night in a residential building in Mumbra area of Thane district of Maharashtra, officials said, adding that no injuries were reported in…

​Shiv Sena (UBT) criticises Maharashtra govt, says ‘healthcare is on ventilator` 

​ The Shiv Sena (UBT) criticised the BJP-led Mahayuti government in the Saamana editorial, saying that Maharashtra’s public healthcare system is in crisis. According to the party, the system is…

​Mumbai’s eateries fight LPG crisis with creative fuel alternatives 

​ New Heros at Nana Chowk is making do with coal New Heros restaurant at Nana Chowk is seeing fewer customers as  some popular items have gone off the menu…