Metros, Mumbai, 2nd Nov 2017, News & Stories from India

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Metros Mumbai 02 Nov 2017

Metros, Mumbai, 02 Nov 2017

Sheena Bora's murder came to light in August 2015 after Rai, arrested in another case, spilled the beans and the Mumbai Police arrested Indrani, her former husband Sanjeev Khanna and Rai in the case. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Accused-turned-approver driver denies taking money after Sheena's murder

Shyamvar Rai is currently being cross-examined by prime accused Indrani Mukerjea's lawyer Sudeep Passbola.

02 Nov 2017 12:18 PM

The dumping ground at Ambernath with smoke arising from the open burning of garbage

MPCB complains against AMC over smoke from dump

The dumping ground has been operating illegally and the waste has reached a height of 20 feet now.

02 Nov 2017 4:40 AM

Shiv Sena exposes corrupt BJP in letter and spirit

Sources said that the aggressive stand taken by Mr Thackeray is another in a long line of pressure tactics against the BJP.

02 Nov 2017 4:36 AM

The Gujarat polls will be held on December 9 and 14, while the results will be announced on December 18. (Representational image)

BJP ropes in 100 Gujju leaders for Gujarat polls

In the 84-member BJP party in the BMC, Gujarati community has a strong presence with 24 corporators.

02 Nov 2017 4:32 AM

If the people find that medical officers are not present on duty in a hospital during emergency situations, the relatives of the patient can lodge a complaint using 104.

Now, dial 104 to get medical help

Due to the unavailability of doctors in primary health centres and sub-district hospitals, patients are known to have suffered on various occasions.

02 Nov 2017 4:25 AM

Farmers' organisations and political parties have criticised the decision of the state government to send notices to the farmers and warn them about disconnection if the bills were not paid.

Maharashtra: Power bills deadline extended

Now farmers have to clear their dues by November 15.

02 Nov 2017 4:21 AM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

Mamata in Mumbai to meet ‘friends,’ drum up business support for state

According to the buzz, through these big business summits, Ms Banerjee is trying to project herself as a business friendly politician..

02 Nov 2017 4:16 AM

A CCTV grab of the woman who was arrested.

Mumbai: Robbers deployed woman to get info

The Navi Mumbai crime branch has circulated photographs of the six accused.

02 Nov 2017 4:09 AM

The minor was allegedly raped in an IB school in 2016.

Bombay HC asks cops to reopen school rape case

The court had said that it seems the police is shielding the accused.

02 Nov 2017 4:05 AM

Around 23 commuters lost their lives after a stampeded erupted on a FOB in Elphinstone on September 29.

Building FOB not our duty: Ex-servicemen

One of the jokes making the rounds is, “Will the army help the Mumbai University teachers in the paper checking procedure?”

02 Nov 2017 4:01 AM

Clashes erupted in Dadar over the issue of illegal hawking stalls near railway stations. (Photo: Debasish Dey)

MNS, Congress workers clash in Dadar

The Versova and Shivaji Park police also arrested 44 workers of the Congress and MNS in light of the rally organised in support of hawkers.

02 Nov 2017 3:23 AM

Mumbai Hawkers Union staged a protest at Azad Maidan. (Photo: Shripad Naik)

No hawking near stations, says Bombay HC

The petitioners had sought permission for vending in the absence of any policy framed by the civic authority.

02 Nov 2017 3:17 AM

Medical practitioners get Bombay HC reprieve from shop Act

In light of the stay, medical practitioners will be safe from prosecution for not registering with the authority after the November 5 deadline.

02 Nov 2017 3:12 AM

MU postpones SY B.Com exams to November 18

The decision was taken so that students of the commerce stream would be able to appear for their C.A. examinations as well.

02 Nov 2017 3:07 AM

The petitioners have challenged the provision that mandate that all the ongoing projects should be registered with the authority set up under the new act.

Union govt backs RERA act in Bombay HC

Before passing the act in Parliament, all the suggestions and objections were invited.

02 Nov 2017 3:03 AM

The nightlife plan is Aaditya Thackeray’s brainchild.

BJP shot down Shiv Sena’s plan for Mumbai’s nightlife

The head of Shiv Sena’s youth wing had demanded that eateries be open 24/7 in both residential and non-residential areas.

02 Nov 2017 2:56 AM

Defence says Shyamvar Rai lying to save cop

The exchange of phone calls occurred in April 2012 before Sheena’s murder.

02 Nov 2017 2:50 AM

Nanda was arrested for smuggling antiques.

DRI seeks US aid to crack int’l illegal antique racket

The DRI had on February 7 arrested Nanda, an Indian-American businessman, in connection with smuggling of antiques illegally from India to US.

02 Nov 2017 2:43 AM

Restaurants can’t set up cooking equipment on the terrace, according to the rules.

Mumbai can finally have legal rooftop eateries

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Thursday issued a circular, permitting restaurants to operate on their terraces.

02 Nov 2017 2:35 AM

Hawkers obstruct a crowded road outside the Dadar railway station on the western side.

Bombay HC says no hawking in 150 meters of railway stations

Cites 2009 Supreme Court order and Elphinstone stampede.

02 Nov 2017 2:29 AM

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