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Mumbai, August 22, 2026: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) plans to appoint an independent engineer to monitor the construction quality and execution of the proposed Automated Rapid Transit System (PODTaxi) between Kurla and Bandra, ensuring that the project is independently scrutinised throughout its implementation. The engineer will be appointed through a tender process…

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Mumbai, August 22, 2026: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has completed another key step towards commencing services on the first phase of Metro 4 in Thane, with the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) completing its inspection of the pit line on the 10.5-km Gaimukh-Cadbury Junction stretch. The authority is now awaiting the…

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Mumbai, August 22, 2026: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has dismissed an environmental application filed against Gnyanodaya Multipurpose High School & Jr. College alleging that there was illegal construction, encroachment on a river course and discharge of untreated sewage by the Vasai-based educational institute, following a Joint Committee report, which did not find any substance…

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Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Thirty-eight schoolchildren from a government middle school in Singhana village of Sanwer’s Dharampur area reportedly complained of stomach pain, dizziness and headache after eating their mid-day meal on Saturday. The children were served ‘kadhi’-rice around 1.30 pm, after which several students reported feeling unwell. The school management immediately informed the parents and…

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Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): National Green Tribunal (NGT) has stepped in to protect aquatic life in Upper Lake from the harmful impact of pesticide spraying on water chestnut crops. However, Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) has intensified water hyacinth removal drive, raising concerns that the use of heavy machinery will harm the lake’s aquatic ecosystem. The NGT…

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A sudden ‘catch’ or sharp pain in the lower back is common and often occurs after bending, lifting, twisting, prolonged sitting, or an awkward movement. It may be due to muscle strain or stiffness, but persistent or severe pain should be evaluated. Symptoms Sudden sharp or pulling pain in the lower back Difficulty bending, standing…

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Mumbai, August 22, 2026: The Additional Solicitor General Anil Singh on Friday argued for the fifth time since 2018 on the application filed by Enforcement Directorate to declare businessman Mehul Choksi as a fugitive economic offender (FEO), filed eight years ago. The Enforcement Directorate had in July 2018 moved a plea to declare Choksi and…

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Bhiwandi, August 22, 2026: A police constable attached to the Bhoiwada Police Station was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly accepting a Rs 30,000 bribe from a scrap dealer in exchange for allowing his business to operate without police interference. The arrested policeman has been identified as Rajendra Pawar, 46, a police constable…

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Mumbai, August 22, 2026: Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) Chairman Siddhesh Kadam has directed the BMC to undertake a comprehensive survey of all beaches across Mumbai and immediately deploy the machinery, technology and adequate manpower required for effective and sustained cleaning. A review meeting was held at the BMC headquarters on Friday, attended by Kadam,…

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Thane, August 22, 2026: In a relief to a Palghar-based farmer who was affected by the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project, the Thane Sessions Court has dismissed a plea filed by the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd (DFCCIL), which had challenged an arbitral award directing the Freight Corridor Corporation to acquire the farmer’s…

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