Metros, Mumbai, 25th Mar 2018, News & Stories from India

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Metros Mumbai 25 Mar 2018

Metros, Mumbai, 25 Mar 2018

State's Environment Minister Ramdas Kadam also said the Devendra Fadnavis-led government has decided to levy a refundable charge on plastic items like PET bottles and milk pouches which have been exempted from the ban. (Photo: ANI)

Maharashtra becomes 18th state to ban plastic carry bags

In case of violation, the manufacturers and users will have to pay a fine of Rs 5,000.

25 Mar 2018 1:56 PM

State's Environment Minister Ramdas Kadam on Saturday said the use of plastic is the major cause of diseases; hence the government took this decision.(Photo: Representational)

Maharashtra bans plastic bags, becomes 18th state to do so

The ban proposal was cleared by the Maharashtra cabinet on March 15.

25 Mar 2018 11:49 AM

After protesting to get return of one-third amount of tour cost company had refunded 10,000 and Rs 1900 for visa of Egypt. And further paid 20,000 to tourist as additional amount. (Representational Image)

Refund tourists with interest, firm told

The tourists had booked a tour with Kesari Tours for Egypt, Greece and Turkey.

25 Mar 2018 7:47 AM

The complainant, Tufail Ahmed has purchased an apartment in the developer’s project ‘Minnat Apartment’ located in Kurla.

Developer told to advance possession by three years

The homebuyer had approached the authority to ask the developer for an interest payment for the delay.

25 Mar 2018 7:19 AM

Teacher ‘asks for kiss in return for five marks’

Source added that Khan was called in by the police for questioning, after which he was arrested on Saturday afternoon.

25 Mar 2018 7:11 AM

The SBTC has instructed all blood banks and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to conduct blood donation camps before the summer holidays. (Photo: Representational | File)

Hospitals asked to tackle shortage of blood in summers

Because there is no substitute for human blood, the of blood donors help ensure that we maintain an adequate supply for our patients.

25 Mar 2018 7:02 AM

According to dog census carried out in January 2014, out of 95,172 dogs existing then, 25,933 stray dogs were not sterilised.

BMC plans to sterilise 1Lakh stray dogs in next three years

Taking into account the dog reproduction rate, the number of stray dogs in the city presently could be around one lakh, says the civic data.

25 Mar 2018 6:42 AM

Take ARV injections. (Unlike 21 injections in the stomach earlier, now only four injections are given on forearm.

Dog bites Mumbaikar every 12 hours

According to civic officials, dog bite cases are found more in children and rag pickers).

25 Mar 2018 6:24 AM

The Amboli police, who is investigating the case, have so far arrested four persons in this connection. (Photo: File)

Mumbra cops grill school principal in SSC paper leak case

The principal has told police that she along with Khan had access to the room, in which the papers were stored, officials said.

25 Mar 2018 6:11 AM

Mahavitaran’s financial health set to worsen

Arrears from all consumer will reach Rs 40k crore, of which, the share of agro pumps will be Rs 26,000 crore, including fine and interest.

25 Mar 2018 6:04 AM

Shiv Sena raises stink on rat issue

There could be a long march of rats to Mantralaya. But we don't know whether chief minister Devendra Fadnavis would face it or not.

25 Mar 2018 5:53 AM

The block will be operated on Up and Down harbour lines between Vashi and Belapur stations and Up and Down Transharbour lines between Turbhe and Nerul stations. (Photo: PTI)

Major megablock to be operated today

The slow services at the Central Railway (CR) will be diverted to the fast line for a period of eight hours on Sunday.

25 Mar 2018 5:39 AM

The incident took place between and 9 am.

Seven injured after water tank bursts in labour camp

The police is inspecting the site and probing the incident, following which a case will be registered. Navinchandra Reddy.

25 Mar 2018 5:24 AM

A senior official at the BMC education department said, “Last year, we ended all lottery and admission rounds by April but there were several students who missed out on the opportunity of securing seats under RTE.

One month extension for admissions under RTE

This year, a total 8,341 seats are available in 347 private unaided schools for which 37,000 students have applied.

25 Mar 2018 5:12 AM

Power demand has touched 18,700 MW and is expected to cross 22,000 MW mark during this season.

Coal shortage may lead to load-shedding

But all power stations have only so much coal for the plants to run for six to seven days.

25 Mar 2018 5:05 AM

Manufacturers likely to knock on court’s doors

The Maharashtra government has issued the notification regarding the ban on plastic on Friday and has given the BMC.

25 Mar 2018 4:57 AM

The environment minster said the violation of the order will lead to maximum penalty of Rs 25,000 and imprisonment.

Bottles to get greener

Will feature buyback prices for recycling purposes.

25 Mar 2018 4:43 AM

The raid was conducted over a span of three days. (Photo: Asian Age)

Punjab National Bank case: Rs 36 crore valuables seized

The raids were conducted and items were seized in connection with an ongoing probe into the Rs 12,600 crore Punjab National Bank fraud case.

25 Mar 2018 4:00 AM

The plan does not have any mention about the area where the washermen or dhobis dry the clothes despite the fact that the development proposal by SRA had mentioned reservation and allocation of a separate area for the purpose.

Dhobi Ghat plan worries washermen

The petition was prompted after the Slum Rehabilitation Authority issued the letter of intent to a developer based on plans submitted by him recently.

25 Mar 2018 3:41 AM

In 2014, the NCP contested the Bhandara-Gondia seat but with sitting MP Nana Patole having joined the Congress recently, party insiders claim that it will not contest the seat.

NCP to make way for Congress in Lok Sabha bypolls?

As for Palghar, it goes to the polls as BJP MP Chintaman Vanaga recently passed away in Delhi.

25 Mar 2018 3:38 AM

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