Metros, Mumbai, 22nd Nov 2017, News & Stories from India

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Metros Mumbai 22 Nov 2017

Metros, Mumbai, 22 Nov 2017

The condition in villages is still worse. Women also face hardships due to lack of toilets in public places, the Sena said. (Photo: PTI File)

'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' funds could’ve been used to build 2,000 toilets in Maharashtra: Sena

Sena said, though govt has advertised much about state and Mumbai becoming open-defecation free, the claim is ‘far from reality’.

22 Nov 2017 2:07 PM

Mumbai-based lawyer Afroz Shah (right) and Erik Solheim, head of United Nations Environment, clean the Versova beach in Mumbai. (Photo: PTI)

Mumbai: Versova beach clean-up shelved after goons abuse campaigner Afroz Shah

Afroz Shah had started the campaign in October 2015 and has reportedly removed more than 5 million kilograms of trash from the beach.

22 Nov 2017 1:39 PM

The 1643-page chargesheet includes confessional statements from all seven of the accused, of which four have been arrested while three are wanted. (Photo: File)

Dawood's brother Iqbal Kaskar, others chargesheeted for extortion

On September 18, Thane anti-extortion cell (AEC) arrested Kaskar on the charges of extortion, from his Mumbai residence.

22 Nov 2017 1:08 PM

'Right to Pee' campaign to highlight the plight of women deprived of toilets in public places.(Photo: PT | File)

'Right to Pee' activists claim not allowed to meet Devendra Fadnavis

Shiv Sena leader Neelam Gorhe promises the women activists to raise 'Right to Pee' issue in the winter session of the state legislature.

22 Nov 2017 12:16 PM

Now after milling, 17 to 18 lakh tur dal is available for sale with the government.

Govt to sell tur dal at Rs 55 per kilo in ration shops

After a huge crop of tur last year, the state government purchased 25.25 lakh quintal tur from farmers.

22 Nov 2017 2:42 AM

File picture of trash being removed from Dahisar river.

Dahisar river to get three sewage treatment plants

BMC officials said that this proposal will not be included in the STPs that have been proposed for seven zones in the city

22 Nov 2017 2:40 AM

Congress-NCP meet to do math before by-election

Earlier NCP leader Ajit Pawar had given a proposal about the by-elections.

22 Nov 2017 2:37 AM

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis (Photo: PTI)

CM Fadnavis meets Amit Shah , gets ‘mandate’ for Cabinet rejig

Fadnavis’ senior Cabinet colleague and revenue minister Chandrakant Patil was also present for the meeting.

22 Nov 2017 2:35 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: File|PTI)

Demonetisation turned citizens beggars: Shiv Sena

The ally also lashed out at the BJP-led government for “lavishing money” on advertisements to claim credit for a host of issues.

22 Nov 2017 2:32 AM

The government received 77.28 lakh applications of farmers from 56.35 lakh families.

Loan waiver to over 25 lakh farmers on November 25?

Fadnavis announced the first list of 8.4 lakh eligible farmers during Diwali, but that was put on hold because of many technical issues.

22 Nov 2017 2:28 AM

Nagpur man insults NCP’s Supriya Sule on Twitter, arrested

According to a police officer from Vartak Nagar police station, Mr Awhad lodged a complaint against the person Walchand Geete.

22 Nov 2017 2:26 AM

Now, Opposition demands Kaustubh Dhavse’s removal

Gautam was sent on leave for 15 days, sparking off the demand for Mr Dhavse’s removal from the CMO.

22 Nov 2017 2:23 AM

The alleged scam in royalty collection took place between 2008 and 2013.

ED records statement of music licensing firm’s COO

The officials had summoned Suresh Srinivasan of PPL to record his statement on Tuesday.

22 Nov 2017 2:19 AM

Multi-axle vehicles and containers are banned from plying during these hours on specific days.

Number of state road mishaps half of 2015 figure

Cops attribute this to actions such as checking the speed limit and implementing golden hours.

22 Nov 2017 2:17 AM

An inquiry is likely to be conducted in the incident by the SCI.

Offshore SCI vessel sinks off Mumbai coastline, all passengers rescued

The vessel was on a charter hiring, working for the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC).

22 Nov 2017 2:15 AM

The batch of 97 female firefighters in action on Tuesday, the last day of their practical training, at the Wadala regional command centre. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

Female firefighters gear up for exams

The women were recruited by the Mumbai Fire Brigade in a historic move recently.

22 Nov 2017 2:12 AM

The tax was suggested by BEST a year ago.

SoBo residents to receive property tax exemption

TDLR was a tax collected by the undertaking for almost three years from island city residents.

22 Nov 2017 2:09 AM

Advocate S. Balakrishnan, who is fighting the case for the victim’s parent, said, “The arrests have taken place after a five-month-long struggle. (Representational Image)

IB school rape case: Teacher arrested

The class teacher was picked up from the school.

22 Nov 2017 2:07 AM

File photo of a morcha held by Marathas over the rape case, among other issues.

Kopardi case: Accused seek lenient sentences

2 maintain innocence, arguments of 3rd yet to be heard.

22 Nov 2017 2:04 AM

MU misses two re-evaluation deadlines, minister says no further delay in exams

Students who have either failed or scored less in their fresh or term examination are the ones who have applied for re-evaluation.

22 Nov 2017 2:01 AM

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