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‘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

A 30-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly killing a married woman for rejecting his sexual advances, police said on Friday. (Representational Image)

30-yr-old Mumbai man kills married woman for refusing sexual favours; arrested

According to the police, while the victim was on her way to farm, the accused accosted her and demanded sexual favours.

19 Jul 2019 12:22 PM

A woman clerk at a revenue office in Thane in Maharashtra has been arrested for allegedly taking bribe to re-start financial grant to a physically challenged minor girl, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) said. (Representational Image)

Clerk caught taking bribe from hearing, speech impaired minor girl, arrested

The financial benefits accorded to the girl were stopped earlier due to some reasons.

07 Jul 2019 12:55 PM

Woman's family thanked the railway authorities, doctors and other staff for rendering timely assistance. (Photo: ANI)

Thane: Woman delivers baby at Dombivli railway station

This is the eighth delivery at the railway station assisted by One Rupee Clinic staff.

03 Jul 2019 2:27 PM

He allegedly banged the head of Shaikh against wall and stabbed him repeatedly with scissors. (Photo: Representational)

Mumbai boy kills brother for not letting him play PUBG

The boy flew into rage when the victim asked him to stop playing the game on his mobile phone.

29 Jun 2019 9:09 PM

When police entered the flat, they found the decomposed bodies of the two lying on beds. (Photo: ANI)

‘Depressed’ techie, mother commit suicide in Mumbai, bodies found in bed

The incident came to light after neighbours complained of foul smell coming from their flat in Mira Road locality, a police official said.

25 Jun 2019 9:43 AM

Yadav's interrogation revealed that around 15 cases were registered against him at various police stations. (Photo: Representational)

Man wanted in 15 house-breaking thefts arrested in Maharashtra

The police recovered 76 gm of stolen gold ornaments worth around Rs 2.28 lakh from the accused.

30 May 2019 10:15 AM

Anand Paranjpe is Congress-NCP alliance candidate from Thane constituency for 2019 general elections. (Photo: ANI)

'Desh ka Chowkidaar Hi Chor Hai' cake': Congress-NCP leader celebrates birthday

Paranjpe won the 2009 general elections from Kalyan Lok Sabha Constituency as Shiv Sena's candidate.

17 May 2019 2:34 PM

Further investigation into the matter is underway. (Photo:Representational)

Thane man arrested for flashing his private part to 23-yr-old girl inside ATM

A man was arrested for allegedly molesting a 23-year old girl inside an ATM centre in the Kopari area of Maharashtra's Thane district.

13 May 2019 10:07 AM

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray. (Photo: PTI)

BJP, MNS workers clash in Thane; two arrested

During the altercation, BJP and MNS workers raised slogans against each other's leaders.

10 May 2019 1:05 PM

Three labourers died of suffocation while cleaning the sewage treatment plant (STP) of a housing complex here shortly after midnight Friday, civic officials said. (Representational Image)

3 workers die of suffocation while cleaning sewage plant in Thane

The Kapurbawdi police have registered a case of accidental death and sent the bodies for a post-mortem, civic officials said.

10 May 2019 10:50 AM

He was allegedly caught on CCTV camera throwing the kittens into fire one by one and the kittens escaping. (Photo: Representative Image)

Thane man arrested for throwing kittens in fire, kittens survive

The society members approached police through an animal rights NGO and a case was registered.

03 May 2019 10:00 AM

Pooja Chauhan who gave birth at Thane Railway station, with baby held by a clinic staff. (Photo: ANI)

Woman delivers baby boy at Thane railway station's one rupee clinic

The woman, Pooja Chauhan, started having labour pain in the early morning hours while onboard the train.

27 Apr 2019 11:31 AM

Sharad Pawar said Modi criticises Jawaharlal Nehru, but it was the former prime minister who brought industries to the country after Independence. (Photo: Image)

Modi slams Oppn, but doesn't give account of his govt: Sharad Pawar

He said Modi has never shown preparedness to find out who all benefited out of the Rafale French fighter jets deal.

10 Apr 2019 2:07 PM

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