Maharashtra’s Fisheries and Ports Minister Nitesh Rane has stirred controversy with his latest inflammatory remarks interpreting ‘EVM’ as “Every Vote Against Mullah.” Speaking at a Hindu Garjana Sabha in Sangli, Rane said, “Yes, we are EVM MLAs, but EVM means every vote against Mullah.” Addressing opposition claims about EVMs, Rane claimed that opposition parties in … Read more
Bhiwandi police seize over ₹1300 worth of banned nylon manjha from Mois Atul Shah | Representational Image Thane: The Bhiwandi City police booked a 45-year-old man for allegedly possessing nylon manjha for kite flying activities that pose a significant risk to human and animal lives. The police said that the accused has been identified as … Read more
4-feet crocodile spotted in local pond in Pahel village, Mangaon; rescue operation underway | File Photo A 4 feet long crocodile strayed into a local pond has created quite a stir within the Pahel village in Mangaon. The giant reptile was sighted by locals basking along the banks of the pond. Rescue operation is underway … Read more
Sanjay Ghude, the Police Hawaldar at the Police Help Centre in Malshej of the Highway Police | File Photo Thane: In order to raise awareness about traffic rules, Sanjay Ghude, the Police Hawaldar at the Police Help Centre in Malshej of the Highway Police, has adopted a unique approach by singing songs to motorists, laced … Read more
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Friday initiated a public interest litigation suo motu (on its own) for the conservation and preservation of wetlands in Maharashtra. A division bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Amit Borkar said it was initiating the plea based on a December 2024 order of the Supreme Court … Read more
AI-powered drones launched for coastline surveillance in Uttan to combat illegal fishing activities | File Photo Mira Bhayandar: In a significant stem having a dual-objective including- keeping a tab on illegal fishing activities and enhancing marine security, the state fisheries department has launched artificial intelligence (AI) powered drones along the state’s coastline in seven districts … Read more
The Kurla Bus Accident Site (left), Accused in the case Sanjay More (right) | FPJ/ Vijay Gohil Mumbai: A Mumbai court on Friday denied bail to the driver of the BEST bus involved in the December 10 accident in Kurla East, which resulted in the deaths of seven persons and injured more than 40. An … Read more
Central Railway will operate special traffic and power blocks for carrying out work of offloading of portals at Karjat station in connection with Karjat yard modification. * Second block :- Details of the block: Date of block: 10.01.2025 (Friday Day time) Duration of block: 11.20 hrs to 13.05 hrs ( 01 hour 45 minutes Block) … Read more
Mumbai: Western Railway train services disrupted due to OHE fault, causing delays for Rajdhani and August Kranti Express | Representational Image Mumbai: A technical issue with the Overhead Equipment (OHE) wire between Gholvad and Dahanu Road on the up line disrupted train services early this morning. The issue, which held up movement from 06:38 am, … Read more
Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Friday said it was the responsibility of the Congress to keep the INDIA bloc intact as it was the largest party in the opposition alliance. Raut’s statement came in the backdrop of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s remarks expressing dismay over the lack of clarity … Read more