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
Fire in Seawood caused by incense stick; prompt action by fire brigade prevented harm | File Photo Navi Mumbai: A house was gutted in fire at sector 48 in Seawood on Thursday due to an agarbatti (incense stick). Ramdas Kumthekar, a state reserve police force (SRPF) personnel who stayed at room number 14 of Gyaneshwar … Read more
Mumbai’s BMC takes action against pollution in Govandi-Shivaji Nagar, issuing notices to construction sites and factories | Representational Image Mumbai: While the air quality index in Colaba-Navy Nagar has improved, the situation in Govandi-Shivaji Nagar remains concerning, with pollution levels still high. The BMC’s M East ward has issued notices to 63 construction sites, Ready … Read more
Bandra railway police arrest 49-year-old hawker for stabbing commuter in local train altercation | Representational Image Mumbai: The Bandra railway police arrested a hawker for allegedly attempting murder. The accused, Pradeep Kshatriya, 49, was travelling from Virar to Churchgate in the ladies’ compartment of a local train when the complainant, another hawker, boarded the same … Read more
Torres Jewellery Scam: Investigation agencies face scrutiny over delayed action in ₹1,000 crore Ponzi fraud | FPJ/ Vijay Gohil Mumbai: The revelation of the ₹1,000 crore Torres Ponzi scheme has sparked outrage among investors, many of whom blame the inaction of police and tax authorities for the massive fraud. According to reports, Shivaji Park police … Read more
BMC demolishes structures in Chandivali to clear path for ‘Missing Link’ road project, improving Ghatkopar connectivity | File Photo Mumbai: The BMC has initiated the “Missing Link” road connection project between the 60-ft Vijay Fire Marg and Jangleshwar Mandir Marg (Khairani Road) in Chandivali. During the course of this project, five constructions near Anandibai Surve … Read more
The fallen branch was removed, and the civic body will investigate before taking further action. | FPJ A senior citizen tragically lost her life, and another woman was injured after a branch of a tree fell on them in a private garden at Ghatkopar East on Thursday evening. Following the incident, the fallen branch was … Read more