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Valmik Karad, the prime suspect in the murder case of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, faces increasing scrutiny as new allegations surface daily. On Thursday, BJP MLA Suresh Dhas claimed that Karad has been under investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) since 2022 for allegedly accumulating assets exceeding Rs 100 crore. Speaking at a protest in Paithan, … Read more

Following the directives of the Supreme Court (SC), the BMC has initiated the process of acquiring a six-acre land parcel located in Lower Parel. In a recent hearing, the apex court confirmed that the land belongs to the BMC and rejected the proposal to transfer it to Century Textiles & Industries Limited. On Thursday, civic … Read more

A 40-year-old man allegedly died by suicide after consuming rat poison in front of the Omkar Developers’ office in Jogeshwari West. The incident occurred on Wednesday at 11 p.m. The police have filed an accidental death report and will register a case if someone is found guilty after the investigation.  According to the police, preliminary investigations … Read more

To address the lack of proper washroom facilities for sportswomen and their working counterparts, the state government has formed a special investigation team (SIT). According to the government resolution (GR) issued by the urban development department (UDD), the SIT will come up with suggestions and frame guidelines to address the key issue. The move aims … Read more

Navi Mumbai Municipal Commissioner Dr. Kailas Shinde Launches ‘Our Navi Mumbai – Our Budget’ initiative, inviting suggestions from the citizens of the city. In a bid to enhance citizen participation in the development of the city, the city municipal commissioner has announced the initiative. The initiative invites valuable suggestions from citizens and various organizations to … Read more

 Western Railway has announced a significant upgrade for Train No. 12909/12910 Bandra Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin Garib Rath Express, replacing its conventional rake with a modern Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) rake. This change aims to provide passengers with a safer and more comfortable travel experience. As per the statement issued by state Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations … Read more

Admissions under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, aimed at providing free education to economically weaker sections of society, are set to commence next week in the state, a senior official from the Maharashtra Education Department informed The Free Press Journal on Thursday. However, the deadline for RTE school registrations has been extended due to pending applications … Read more

The BMC has undertaken a road-widening project for ‘Bhaskar Bhopi Road,’ which connects the T-junction in Marve to Madh Jetty. The objective of the project is to expand the road to a width of 27.45 meters, establishing a crucial link between Malad and Andheri. Additionally, the project will connect the road to the Madh-Versova Bridge. … Read more

Image used for representational purpose only | Image credit: Raymond (Representative) The Raymond Group is set to mark its centenary year with  the Raymond100 Autofest, promising automobile enthusiasts a journey through time and innovation. Organised by Super Car Club Garage (SCCG), the festival will take place from January 10-12, 2025, at JK Gram in Thane.  … Read more

RPF Constable Chetansingh Chaudhary, accused in the Mumbai-Jaipur train firing case, found mentally unwell; court to decide on mental hospital transfer | ANI Mumbai: Dismissed RPF constable Chetan Singh Chaudhary, involved in killing four persons on Jaipur-Mumbai Central Superfast Express, in July 2023, is found to be mentally unstable and the Akola prison authorities, where … Read more