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In the year 2017, the number of cases stood at 397 with a detection rate of 33 per cent as the police managed to crack 131 cases.

Bike thieves rule the roost in Bhayandar

From 272 in 2014 to 394 in 2015 and 424 in 2016, the number of vehicle thefts in the entire district had witnessed an upward trend.

09 Jul 2018 1:26 AM

The officials from the civic supply department and a team from the petroleum company collected samples and sent it for lab testing.

Water-laced petrol fuels anger at pump

It was alleged that two-wheelers stopped after moving a short distance from the filling station.

07 Jul 2018 1:01 AM

Fire broke out at an under-construction ticketing office on the east side of Mira Road railway station.

Fire breaks out at Mira Rd ticket counter, Virar station

Meanwhile a short circuit took place at Virar railway station on Tuesday evening.

04 Jul 2018 5:06 AM

Although they tried for 30 minutes to break open the machine, they failed and had to flee empty handed.

Duo try to break open ATM machine

According to the police, two men armed with an iron rod had entered the ATM kiosk at around 4.50 am on Friday.

02 Jul 2018 1:30 AM

Police team nabbed the accused from Bhusawal.

Man makes ransom calls to kin of missing person

A police team nabbed the accused, Hemant Sudhakar Ingle (25), from Bhusawal railway station in Jalgaon district on Thursday.

30 Jun 2018 3:15 AM

MBMC officer booked for seeking bribe

Shinde had been threatening the complainant to comply with his demands or face consequence’s in the form of demolition.

30 Jun 2018 3:00 AM

Some eateries are even contemplating over keeping monetary deposits.

Hit by plastic ban, restaurants opt for steel, clay utensils to deliver eatables

As curry items remain a sour point in takeaway orders, biryani delivered in eco-friendly clay pots are in huge demand.

28 Jun 2018 5:04 AM

Sweepers strip to highlight civic apathy

Demanding much-needed safety gear such as gumboots, raincoats, masks and gloves, the workers did not strike work.

26 Jun 2018 2:19 AM

While the body was sent for post-mortem, a case of suicidal death has been registered at the Navghar police station. (Photo: Pixabay)

15-yr-old commits suicide after failing twice in exams

An investigating team led by police sub-inspector, Dinesh Kadam inspected the spot and recorded the statements of the family members.

23 Jun 2018 3:55 AM

In addition to banning sales, the transportation and storage of liquor had also been prohibited to ensure free, fair and peaceful elections, officials said.(Representational | ANI)

Court alters excise notice on dry day

The excise department orders were in accordance with the Maharashtra Foreign Liquor (sale on cash register of sales) Rules, 1969.

22 Jun 2018 2:04 AM

The college management claims to inform the examination controller (Representational Image)

Students get papers based on old syllabus

The students unsuccessfully raised the issue and had to eventually attempt as per the old syllabus.

20 Jun 2018 5:26 AM

Conforming to standards prescribed by the Automotive Research Association of India, the Motor Vehicle Rules mandate installation of a windscreen wiping system on every motor vehicle having a wind screen. (Representational image)

Sans wipers, MBMT buses offer risky ride

However, the civic administration has claimed that the wipers are in place and only their motors have developed a technical snag.

19 Jun 2018 2:14 AM

The FDA team found that the puri manufacturing units functioned out of dingy, smelly rooms in the slums, where hygiene standards were completely missing and the working condition was worse. (Representational image)

FDA raids panipuri making units in Bhayandar slums

The action followed complaints against the unhygienic conditions at the units.

14 Jun 2018 4:21 AM

Gate where the children were electrocuted.

4 children electrocuted by charged iron gate, 1 dead

While the exact cause is yet to be ascertained, it is suspected that current from exposed wires ran through the gate of the garden.

04 Jun 2018 1:53 AM

Sanjay had first landed into the custody of the Kashimira police after a woman who was duped of Rs 24 lakh registered a complaint against him. (Representational Image)

Hunt on for conman who duped women

The 40-year-old is believed to have duped more than 50 women from different states.

02 Jun 2018 1:19 AM

The duo was remanded to custody after they were produced before the district session court, Thane, on Thursday. (Representational image)

Chat lands bike lifters in cop’s net

Two high-end KTM Duke bikes worth rs 3 lakh were recovered from them.

01 Jun 2018 5:49 AM

The MBMC has recently floated tenders inviting expressions of interest from companies for the garbage lifting work.

Gratuity arrears: CMO red flags MBMC’s garbage lifting tender

The agency has been on-extension mode since the expiry of the tender last year.

31 May 2018 1:24 AM

Cleric’s irate followers inside the hospital premise.

Shia cleric’s death triggers ruckus

The timely intervention of the police averted any major untoward incident.

31 May 2018 1:21 AM

A delegation comprising members of local social organisations and heads of fishing societies, under the aegis of the newly-formed Akrosh Morcha, on Monday met civic chief, Balaji Khatgaonkar, in the presence of ASP, Atul Kulkarni.

Uttan residents call-off bandh planned in June

The decision to temporarily postpone the bandh came after an assurance by Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) officials.

29 May 2018 2:00 AM

State inks pact to takeover MBMC hospital

The move is sure to raise hopes of the 14 lakh plus population towards getting better medical facilities in the twin-city.

26 May 2018 2:18 AM

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