Metros, Mumbai, 24th Aug 2017, News & Stories from India

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Metros Mumbai 24 Aug 2017

Metros, Mumbai, 24 Aug 2017

The injured were rushed to the nearby hospital, and the bike rider died during the treatment there. (Photo: Representational/File)

Mumbai: 1 dead after speeding truck hits 5 cars, bike at red light

After the accident the truck driver managed to escape, but the cleaner of the truck was captured and taken into custody by the police.

24 Aug 2017 1:16 PM

Of the 15 plots, 11 plots were needed for a temporary basis and four were needed permanently.

BMC refuses 15 plots to MMRC

However, councillors slammed this move by stating that the ground is the sole open space in the area.

24 Aug 2017 2:33 AM

Wife of ex-hockey player held for murder

Amita allegedly stabbed Apaiyya to death with a knife.

24 Aug 2017 2:29 AM

The members said that BEST’s fail-safe system of issuing old tickets proved to be useless with most passengers taking advantage of the chaos.

Faulty machines led to free rides, claims BEST

Conductors issued old-grid tickets but these fell short.

24 Aug 2017 2:27 AM

Lt. Col. Purohit waves to mediapersons as he leaves Taloja Jail. (Photo: Debasish Dey)

Lt. Col. Purohit walks out of prison after nine years

Purohit was granted interim bail after furnishing a bail bond of Rs 2 lakh on Monday.

24 Aug 2017 2:24 AM

According to a circular issued by the BMC, the engineer from the B&F department was expected to prepare a list of buildings, which have crossed more than 30 years of life. (Photo: AP)

Ghatkopar ‘N’ ward officials to face inquiry

The BP department had not given the completion certificate to the nursing home in 2009.

24 Aug 2017 2:20 AM

The architect and the engineer will grant provisional approval by self-certifying the building proposal.

Maharashtra to assess ‘risk structures’

Government has listed 10 criteria for checking risks to the structures.

24 Aug 2017 2:17 AM

Earlier this year in July, the Siddhi Sai building had collapsed, killing 17 residents.

Sunil Shitap responsible for building fall: BMC report

Unauthorised work was carried out, weakening structure.

24 Aug 2017 2:14 AM

The proposal has come to the civic body’s rescue after it decided to shut its 35 Marathi medium schools in the city owing to lack of students and poor infrastructure.

Tutors from private NGOs to teach BMC school students

BMC has invited several private organisations to provide teachers for its schools.

24 Aug 2017 2:11 AM

Registration and admission of students in BMC schools has increased.

More students, less teachers in civic schools

According to NGO Praja Foundation’s report, enrolment of students in Marathi medium schools has decreased by 38 per cent.

24 Aug 2017 2:08 AM

Urdu medium schools will get two extra days holidays.

No holidays during Ganesh festival for Urdu medium schools

Muslim union in the city asked BMC not to assign holidays for Hindu festivals; instead, assign them for Bakri Eid.

24 Aug 2017 2:05 AM

Several people from Thane protested recently against the failure to nab the culprits in Dabholkar murder case

Bombay HC tells govt to use modern tech to track killers

Court also directed the petitioners to file an affidavit and make the home secretary and director of CBI directly accountable for the probe.

24 Aug 2017 2:03 AM

Dadar west is one of the main centres for devotees to buy lanterns and lighting arrangement, decorative material, sweets and last but not the least, Lord Ganesh idols.

Pavements encroached by hawkers

Residents of areas such as Bhavani Shankar Road, near Kabutarkhana, Dadar west, are facing a nightmare navigating roads.

24 Aug 2017 1:59 AM

This year, the pandal for ‘Andhericha Raja’ will be modelled on the famous Ballareshwar temple, one among the eight temples of Lord Ganesha.

Innovative themed pandals to welcome Elephant God

The popular ‘Andhericha Raja’, which has been around for 52 years, too will be sporting an innovative concept this year.

24 Aug 2017 1:55 AM

Major Ganpati mandals including Lalbaugcha Raja will attract huge crowds.

Police to secure Lalbaugcha Raja

Security alert issued for festival, officials say drones could be used.

24 Aug 2017 1:53 AM

Shiv Sena MP slams Jain monk’s call to vote BJP for ‘veg societies’

In the Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation polls, out of the total 95 seats, the BJP won (61), Shiv Sena (22), Congress (10) and NCP (0).

24 Aug 2017 1:51 AM

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