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Complaint Seeks Probe Into Drone Use Over Navi Mumbai Flamingo Habitat
Navi Mumbai: A citizen has lodged a complaint with the Maharashtra Forest Department’s Mangrove Cell, seeking an investigation into the alleged use of a drone over flamingo habitats in Navi Mumbai and demanding action against those responsible for disturbing migratory birds in the ecologically sensitive wetlands. The complaint, registered under ID 2178 through the Mangrove Suraksha platform, was filed by environmental activist Seema Tank on June 23. It pertains to an Instagram…
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Maharashtra Govt Clears ₹1,722-Crore Bandra Fort Connector, Approves Nagpur Metro Extension
Mumbai: The Maharashtra Cabinet Infrastructure Committee on Thursday approved two major infrastructure projects in Mumbai and Nagpur aimed at improving urban connectivity and public transportation. The decisions were taken at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at the Vidhan Bhavan. Among the key decisions, the committee approved the construction of a connector linking the Swatantryaveer Savarkar Sea Bridge (Mumbai…
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Mumbai: Western Railway To Deploy Marshals At Busy Stations To Improve AC Local Punctuality
Mumbai: Facing increasing delays in its suburban network, Western Railway (WR) has decided to deploy marshals at select high-footfall stations during peak hours to ensure the timely closing of automatic doors in air-conditioned (AC) local trains. Railway officials said overcrowding in AC locals has become one of the biggest reasons for the recent decline in…
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Ram Temple Donation Row: Trust Files FIR After SIT Flags Alleged Theft, Irregularities
Ayodhya: The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on Thursday lodged an FIR in connection with the alleged theft and irregularities involving donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, days after a Special Investigation Team (SIT) submitted its preliminary findings to the Uttar Pradesh government. The complaint, filed by trust member Krishna Mohan on the basis of the SIT’s initial report, names eight accused. Notably, the FIR does not include the name of…
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Maharashtra Govt Waives Stamp Duty On Agricultural Land Transfers For Families Of Martyred Soldiers
Mumbai: In a significant relief for the families of martyred soldiers, the Maharashtra government has decided to completely waive stamp duty on the transfer of agricultural land allotted by the state to the legal heirs of fallen servicemen. The decision was approved at the state cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday. Announcing the decision, Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said the move would…
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‘Ensure Effective Implementation Of Rani Durgavati Tribal Women Empowerment Scheme’: Minister Ashok Uike
Mumbai: Tribal Development Minister Ashok Uike has directed officials to ensure the effective implementation of the Rani Durgavati Tribal Women Empowerment Scheme, stating that the initiative should become a milestone in the economic and social empowerment of tribal women across Maharashtra. Chairing a review meeting of the Tribal Development Department at Mantralaya on Thursday, Uike emphasized the need to create a strong network of women’s self-help groups (SHGs) in tribal regions through the scheme. The meeting was attended by Tribal Development Department Secretary Vijay Waghmare, Joint…
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₹20.47 Crore Scam: ED Attaches 56 Dhar Plots
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): In the Rs 20.47 crore scam involving government funds of Katthiwada village in Alirajpur district, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has provisionally attached 56 residential plots located in Dhar district. The market value of the attached plots is estimated at Rs 6 crore. The attachment has been made under the Prevention of…
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Maharashtra Assembly Deputy Speaker Anna Bansode Orders Halt To MIDC Plotting, Pushes For ‘AjitSrushti’ Tourism Project In Pimpri-Chinchwad
Mumbai: Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker Anna Bansode has directed the concerned authorities to initiate the process for developing an “AjitSrushti” memorial and tourism project in Pimpri-Chinchwad to preserve the legacy and contributions of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. He also instructed officials to immediately halt the plotting activities allegedly being undertaken by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) on the reserved land. The directions were issued during…
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Bhiwandi Food Safety Crackdown: Amazon Facility Manager, Trader Booked For Allegedly Diverting Expired Food Back Into Market
Bhiwandi: In a major food safety crackdown, the Kongaon Police have registered a criminal case against an Amazon Retail India facility manager and a local trader for allegedly diverting expired food products back into the market instead of destroying them, thereby endangering public health and misleading consumers. The action follows a late-night operation conducted by the Food Safety Department at Amazon Retail India Pvt. Ltd.’s warehouse located in Saravali village in Bhiwandi taluka. Investigators alleged that large quantities of expired food items which were required to be safely disposed…
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Lone Interceptor Vehicle Struggles To Curb Speeding
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Despite overspeeding and dangerous driving being among the leading causes of road accidents, the traffic police currently have only one interceptor vehicle to monitor and penalise speeding motorists across the city. Traffic officials admit that routine enforcement drives alone are insufficient to curb overspeeding. Effective enforcement requires continuous monitoring of moving vehicles…