Thane (Thana)

After the killing, the accused, who was also wanted in connection with several robberies in the area, absconded and eluded the police for nearly three decades. (Photo: File | Representational)

27 years on, cops solve murder case only to find accused dead

On July 23, 1992, sub-inspector Mahendra Singh Patilwas stabbed to death.

17 Oct 2019 3:56 PM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said had India possessed Rafale fighter jets earlier the IAF would not have needed to enter Balakot in Pakistan to hit the terror camps. (Photo: File)

We could have struck balakot from India if we had Rafale: Rajnath Singh

Singh reiterated that the fighter planes were meant only for self-defence and not for aggression.

15 Oct 2019 10:06 AM

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Sunday said that giving votes to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) "will mean a nuclear bomb has been automatically dropped on Pakistan". (Photo: File)

Voting for BJP means ‘nuclear bomb dropped on Pak’: Keshav Prasad Maurya

Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Maurya was campaigning for BJP candidate Narendra Mehta in Mira Bhayander constituency in Thane.

14 Oct 2019 9:26 AM

'After the elections on October 21,we will follow up on this issue and ensure that the bank is bailed out at any cost. It will not meet the same fate as the other co-operative banks,' the CM said. (Photo: File)

Fadnavis assures depositors of PMC bank that issue will be discussed with PM

The bank had allegedly lent over 70 pc of its Rs 9,000 crore in loans to near-bankrupt realty player.

12 Oct 2019 12:22 PM

General Secretary Balaram Bhoir, 'We will surely contest all six Assembly seats in Palghar district and at least four seats in Thane,' said. (Photo: File)

Maharashtra elections: Pro-tribal outfit Shramjeevi Sanghatana to contest polls

There was a unanimous demand that this time it should contest polls on its own.

29 Sep 2019 7:47 PM

On September 19, when the girl came out of her school, they took her to an abandoned building nearby and allegedly raped her. (Photo: Representational)

7-yr-old girl gangraped in Maharashtra; 3 arrested

The three men have been booked under relevant sections of the IPC and the POCSO Act.

23 Sep 2019 2:35 PM

According to the complaint filed by Mehta, the MLA from Mira-Bhayander seat here, a video has been circulating since Monday on social media, purportedly showing a Ganesh 'aarti' (prayer) in which some objectionable words along with his clippings have been inserted, the official at Navghar police station said. (Photo: Twitter | @NarendraMehta)

BJP MLA complains against defamatory video posted online during Ganesh aarti

The MLA claimed the mischief amounted to defaming him and hurting the feelings of his supporters.

11 Sep 2019 12:23 PM

A 33-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly killing her husband after a tiff over domestic issues in Palghar district of Maharashtra, police said on Thursday. (Representational Image)

Doubtful of his character, 33-year-old Mumbai woman stabs husband multiple times

The accused, Pranali, has been charged under section 302 (murder) and will be produced before Vasai court on Thursday.

22 Aug 2019 12:28 PM

The deceased, Pravin Chowgule (27), was an alcoholic and used to be frequently depressed, police sub-inspector Mahesh Kawde said. (Photo: File)

MNS activist ends life, party links it to ED notice to Raj Thackeray

However, the police said no suicide was found and a probe was underway to ascertain why he took the extreme step.

21 Aug 2019 12:59 PM

Former senior inspector Shahaji Jadhav, who had served with Thane police, is accused of having excess assets of Rs 41.65 lakh, which is 47 per cent more than his known sources of income. (Photo: Representational)

Maharashtra ACB books cop, 2 civic officials in separate DA cases

All of them have been booked under relevant sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act.

05 Aug 2019 4:18 PM

National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) and local police have also been carrying out rescue and relief operations across the state after water burst into cities due to swelled up rivers and days of incessant rains. (Photo: ANI)

IAF helicopter rescues 58 people from flood-hit Thane

The helicopter was deployed on request from the state government for rescue operations.

04 Aug 2019 9:19 PM

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who is in Gondia district as part of his ongoing 'Maha Janadesh Yatra', thanked the IAF for the quick help. (Photo: ANI)

Indian Air Force rescues 58 people from rain-hit Thane

Two columns of the Army, comprising 120 personnel, were also on way to Thane to help in the rescue efforts. (Photo: Representational image)

04 Aug 2019 4:49 PM

A 35-year-old woman of the same family, who was also injured, is undergoing treatment at the same hospital, an official of the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) said. (Photo: ANI)

Two killed, one injured after house wall collapse in Thane

Mumbai and its adjoining areas are likely to receive heavy rains in the next two days.

30 Jul 2019 10:55 AM

‘On April 4, 2016, Gavhane entered the house of a Class VIII student who was alone. He sexually harassed her and also slapped her. The victim told her mother about the incident when the latter returned home that night,’ Additional Public Prosecutor Ujjwala Moholkar said. (Photo: Pixabay | Representational)

Man gets 3 years in jail for sexually harassing minor

He was punished under Sections 354, 452 of the Indian Penal Code and relevant sections of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.

29 Jul 2019 1:36 PM

RDMC along with a fire brigade, one emergency tender and one rescue vehicle has reached the spot. (Photo: ANI)

2 injured after metal shed of Sai Vandana building collapses in Thane

According to authorities, the incident occurred at around 5:35 am.

27 Jul 2019 3:38 PM

On July 17, the woman had tried to kill herself by slashing her abdomen in front of District Rural Police headquarters, but was saved by the personnel. (Photo: File | Representational)

Thane cop foils woman's bid to end life

The woman had told police that she wanted to take her own life as her in-laws were not allowing her to meet her husband.

23 Jul 2019 5:32 PM

The two accused were on Sunday night booked under various Indian Penal Code Sections, including 353. (Photo: Representational)

Two undertrials attack cop in Maharashtra after being denied home food

When they were refused home food, the two allegedly hit Wagh, hurled abuses at him and claimed they would escape from the police custody.

22 Jul 2019 2:38 PM

A case was registered under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) including 302 (Punishment for murder) and Arms Act. (Photo: Representational)

2 held in Turbhe triple murder case

Police had also found that the attackers had stolen Rs 2 lakh kept in a cupboard from the spot.

20 Jul 2019 5:29 PM

A man allegedly killed his girlfriend before hanging himself to death at a lodge in Kalyan in the district, police said. (Representational Image)

Man strangulates girlfriend, hangs himself at lodge in Thane

According to police, the duo checked into the lodge around 1.30 pm on Friday and the incident came to light around 9.30 pm.

20 Jul 2019 3:48 PM

Mishaps on rail tracks take place primarily due to trespassing, boarding or alighting from running trains and falling off overcrowded trains, among others. (Photo: DEBASISH DEY)

16 killed in separate mishaps on Mumbai local rail, highest in single day ever

The suburban railway network, which ferries 80 lakh commuters every day, reports 8 to 9 passenger deaths daily in various mishaps.

19 Jul 2019 2:17 PM