Metros, Mumbai, 16th Mar 2018, News & Stories from India

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Metros Mumbai 16 Mar 2018

Metros, Mumbai, 16 Mar 2018

The death took place in Mangeshkar Hospital premises, but the family demanded action against the doctor and the tantrik, contending that she was recovering at the hospital. (Representational image)

Pune tantrik sent to police custody for performing black magic in ICU

The tantrik had allegedly performed some procedure to cure a 24-year-old patient suffering from breast cancer, but she died.

16 Mar 2018 1:45 PM

The gang had developed a website and an online lottery application named 'Bhagyashree,' which is similar to Rajshree Lottery. (Photo: ANI)

Mumbai police busts online lottery racket, 4 arrested

Police has seized five computers connected with CPUs, printers and scanners.

16 Mar 2018 1:29 PM

The insufficient number of MRI machines also leads to a waiting list of patients — from 15 days to three months, he said.

‘Will consider getting MRI machines’

Raising the issue during Question Hour, Mr Takle said, “MRI machines are essential in medical facilities.

16 Mar 2018 7:17 AM

Focus is on ramping up the infrastructure and manpower.

BMC’s budget for hospitals shows Rs 861 crore increase

Once these things fall into place, then the move is expected to reduce the waiting period for patients.

16 Mar 2018 7:04 AM

A screen grab of the video of the priest performing tantrik rituals in the ICU.

Pune priest arrested in hospital ICU rituals case

A case was lodged against the duo by the brother of the patient Sandhya Sonawane who died of multiple organ failure on March 12.

16 Mar 2018 6:55 AM

Though Mr Kadam had announced a ban on plastic water and cold drink bottles initially, the government found that it would be difficult to implement and provide an alternate solution. (Photo: AFP)

Bottles to be exempted from plastic ban for time being

Ramdas Kadam had announced the plastic ban a few months earlier and chief minister Devendra Fadnavis had given him his consent.

16 Mar 2018 6:48 AM

The MMRDA has refused to renew the NOC on grounds that the route for Metro 2B has been realigned and will go through the petitioner’s property.

Take decision on application for renewal of noc within a week: Bombay HC

The petitioners said that the alteration would make it impossible for them to proceed with the ongoing redevelopment of this property.

16 Mar 2018 6:40 AM

Gokulnath Shetty was first arrested in the case registered against Modi.

Nirav Modi fraud case: Gokulnath Shetty’s CBI custody extended

Limosin said that the investigating officers wanted to confront Shetty with important leads that are emerging during the investigation.

16 Mar 2018 6:39 AM

However, the college refuted the claims and said that she had been restrained from wearing the full burqa and veil. (Representational Image)

Bombay HC allows student to attend college wearing hijab

The student also sought permission to appear for the repeated batch of the first year exam which was to be held in the summer.

16 Mar 2018 6:33 AM

The police arrested the accused and his accomplice in the act of extortion.

Ex-Hiranandani employee arrested for extortion bid

A trap was laid at a Thane hotel to arrest the accused while accepting the Rs 1 crore installment.

16 Mar 2018 6:33 AM

The accused had created a website for the scam.

Mumbai crime branch busts lottery racket, four men arrested

The racket has several such centres in Mumbai and surrounding areas, the accused have revealed.

16 Mar 2018 6:30 AM

18 lots for providing parking to 52,000 vehicles were ready.

18 public parking lots ready, work on others on: BMC

After hearing the submissions, the court directed the BMC to submit the list of areas.

16 Mar 2018 6:28 AM

Thursday as a cloudy layer and cool breeze engulfed the city. It was only three days ago when the city’s maximum temperature was recorded at 37.8 degrees.

‘Rare’ drizzle brings respite to Mumbaikars

The maximum temperature dropped to 32 degrees on Thursday as a cloudy layer and cool breeze engulfed the city.

16 Mar 2018 6:20 AM

Meanwhile, flyers with heavy luggage may not be allowed to board the metro because officials suspect that this may affect the carrying capacity of metro coaches.

Metro-3 project to connect T1 and T2 terminals through skywalk

The distance between both the terminals is approximately 20 minutes, but the commuters are often found to over charged by cab drivers.

16 Mar 2018 6:06 AM

Apart from Mumbai, other regions such as Aurangabad, Nashik and Pune recorded the most cheating cases this year. (Representational image)

Pupils to be made aware of outcome of cheating in exams

A search committee has been set up by the state board to look into such cases.

16 Mar 2018 5:59 AM

An 800-metre stretch has been completed so far.

Metro 3 few days away from getting 1st 1-km stretch

A total 17 tunnel boring machines will be operating for the tunneling work of the 33.5km long underground corridor.

16 Mar 2018 5:51 AM

Lack of Nesting areas for birds: Nfs founder

The most important habitat for these birds are trees.

16 Mar 2018 5:46 AM

Drive for sparrow protection

NFS to launch nationwide campaign for conservation of the birds.

16 Mar 2018 5:19 AM

As per the data available with the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the total number of broadband subscribers across India increased from 300.84 million at the end of June 2017 to 324.89 million at the end of September 2017.

Higher broadband users, poor infra dents download speed in city: Report

Out of which wired broadband subscribers are 18.04 million, and wireless broadband subscribers are 306.86 million.

16 Mar 2018 5:05 AM

Aurangabad top cop sent on mandatory leave

The Aurangabad police personnel allegedly thrashed residents who were protesting over a dumping site on February 16.

16 Mar 2018 3:27 AM

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