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PCMC implements GRAP

The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has highlighted the rising pollution levels in Pimpri and Chinchwad and has outlined the necessary measures and guidelines to address this issue.

Rare orange bat discovered in Mahabaleshwar

The bat is found in banana trees, caves, dry forests, etc

Child-friendly rooms turned into PS storage

Flouting rules, child-friendly rooms are now being used as storage in multiple police stations in the city

TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS FOR CHRISTMAS

The changes will remain in force from 6pm on Tuesday and Wednesday until the crowd subsides

Pune's homeless shun shelter

Sleeping on footpath preferred by many despite threats, cold

Fake ticket scam busted; former Ranji player arrested

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has arrested a 31-year-old former Ranji player for defrauding railway passengers at Pune Railway Station by sending fake ticket confirmation messages and collecting cash under false pretenses.

Contractor abducted, rescued in 24 hours

He was assaulted and abducted by an acquaintance who owed him a huge amount of money, say police

Express train derails near Guj, none hurt

The Dadar-Porbandar Saurashtra Express (number 19015) derailed on Tuesday at the Kim station located near Surat in Gujarat.

Largest slum in Bandra to turn into posh living space

Nargis Dutt Nagar, Bandra's largest slum settlement, is set to transform into an affluent address.

Mumbai: Jai Hind College's BMM Department Kicks Off Detour Fest With Athletic Meet

On 20 December, Tim and Berry present Detour Athletic Meet, or 'DAM' for short, took place at JK Knowledge Sports Centre in Wadala.

Blaze at high rise in Bandra; firefighting system defunct

At least 13 people were rescued after a blaze erupted at a 15-storey residential Bandra building in the wee hours of Tuesday.

₹75L flat seized in dirty cash case of Dawood's brother

Thane police filed a case in 2017, accusing Kaskar and his aides of extorting property, cash from a builder

Ayurveda hospital to get allopathic ICU to cater to serious cases

Move comes after locals alleged Podar Hospital lacks key services

Raigad Jews restore derelict synagogue shut for 2 decades

The Jews living in the Raigad district have pooled funds to rebuild a synagogue at Ambepur near Alibaug, which was closed two decades ago after the last Jewish family left the village.

No action against lawyer's son two days after crash

24-year-old car driver still recovering; will be issued notice soon, say cops

Under trial assaults guard in Kalyan jail

An undertrial prisoner allegedly assaulted a home guard at Kalyan's Aadharwadi Jail.

Man held after 33 years for wife's murder

While on the run, accused left Mumbai and eventually married deceased wife's sister

Four held for ₹50L 'money doubling' scam

The Samta Nagar police arrested four men for duping a businessman of Rs 50 lakh through a fake money-doubling ritual scam.

Ayyappa Pooja for two days in Matunga

The Sree Ayyappa Bhaktha Samithi, founded by the late V Krishnan Nair, will hold its 75th annual Ayyappa Pooja at Napoo playground, Telang Road, Matunga (CR) between January 12 and 14.

Recipes for kids on their cancer journey

An inspiring book by Harshita Jinaga titled 'Cooking Hope: Easy Indian Recipes for Kids on their Cancer Journey' was launched recently at the Press Club by Dr Ranjeet Bajpai, senior consultant of radiation oncology at HN Reliance Hospital.

Dog injured in hit-and-run in Thane

A stray dog was severely injured after being hit by a car in Thane's Vartaknagar area on Sunday night.

Kaifi Azmi Walk in Madanpura on Jan 12

Urdu Markaz will organise a 'Kaifi Azmi Walk' in Madanpura on January 12.

Bread prices hiked in Badlapur

Residents of Badlapur now pay Rs23 for a loaf of bread as local bakers increased prices from Rs20 due to rising raw material costs.

Assaulted, strangled: 13-yr-old found dead

A 13-year-old girl who went missing from Kalyan was found dead in an isolated area of Bapgaon on Tuesday morning.

59-year-old killed after hit by truck; 4 injured in car crash

In Sakinaka mishap, truck driver fled the scene and remains at large; victim's son later registered a police complaint

Bizman falls for share scam, loses ₹5.7 crore

A 53-year-old businessman from Andheri East has lodged a complaint with the West Region cyber police, alleging a Rs5.7 crore financial fraud through an elaborate share market scam involving WhatsApp and online trading platforms.

Dharavi: 10 years of worry-free living

The Dharavi Redevelopment Project goes beyond housing to ensure a financially sustainable future for its residents.

Dignified life for Palghar adivasi couples

While many unmarried tribal couples in Palghar face discrimination within the community for living together without getting married due to their inability to afford even a simple wedding ceremony, a Mumbai-based non-government organisation is making sure that these young couples get married in all the customary ceremonies and live their lives with dignity.

Hair donations to aid cancer patients

The National Service Scheme (NSS) of Mumbai University has launched an initiative, urging girl students to donate their ponytails to create wigs for cancer patients who lose their hair during medical treatment.

Kent from South Africa hit Vashi

Vashi APMC market has received its first-ever supply of Kent mangoes from Malawi, South Africa.