Four years after its NAAC (National Accreditation and Assessment Council) rating expired, Mumbai University got accredited with A++ on Tuesday. With a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.65, MU became the best-rated public university in the state so far. In the new format, Kolhapur’s Shivaji University recently bagged A++ rating with 3.52 CGPA. Savitribai Phule Pune University has an A+ grade, but was assessed in 2017 in the old format.from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/3BIhaIX
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Power consumers, especially those from housing societies in Navi Mumbai and Thane, have demanded that MSEDCL avail of Central subsidy up to 40% on solar rooftop panel installations, which it can pass on to consumers who can then save Rs 800-2,400 in bills every month.
Maharashtra and Mumbai saw a sharp drop in the monthly Covid-19 cases and fatalities in August as compared to July. The state reported 1.58 lakh cases in August, nearly 34% less than the 2.39 lakh cases reported in July. Fatalities in the state reported a further decline of nearly 60% as the old and unreported deaths were not added to the tally in August. 10,846 deaths were reported in July, most of which were old deaths due to data reconciliation, while 4,522 deaths were reported in August.
Despite a slow and late start, the younger, tech-savvy population in the age group 18-44 has seen the swiftest vaccination coverage. In Mumbai, 61% in this category have received at least one dose even though their inoculation started in May and was erratic till late June. In comparison, those 45-59 years old and in the 60-plus bracket, who started getting jabs in March, have not been entirely covered with one dose yet. Around 88% in the 45-59 group and 96.7% senior citizens have got at least one dose so far.
CM Uddhav Thackeray took a swipe at BJP on Tuesday over the Jan Aashirwad rallies newly-appointed Union ministers are holding across the state as part of public outreach.
In what could be the costliest catch on the Mumbai-Palghar coast, a fisherman who set sail after the month-long monsoon fishing ban returned home a crorepati. Chandrakant Tare netted 157 Ghol fish, touted to be the most expensive edible and commercial fish in the region.
In a setback to Bombay Dyeing and Manufacturing Company, which developed two “ultra-luxurious” towers in Wadala, Bombay high court on Monday upheld a tribunal’s order directing it to refund with interest amounts received from buyers who had booked flats in 2012-13. The flats were to be delivered by 2017.
A 24-year-old city resident who has spent over two years in jail for allegedly repeatedly raping his 16-year-old sister has been acquitted after the minor told the special Pocso court that she had lodged the FIR against him in anger and was tutored by her boyfriend. The girl told the court that she was upset that her brother was always reprimanding her for going out with her boyfriend and for trying to convince her that he may cheat her.
Observing that pedestrians are not supposed to cross Eastern Express Highway unless there is a zebra crossing, a magistrate court acquitted a 30-year-old Ghatkopar resident accused of killing a 60-year-woman by ramming his bike into her while she was crossing in 2017.
If immediate steps are not taken to control crowds in Mumbai, the pandemic situation will be the same as last year, the Bombay high court cautioned on Tuesday.
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) plans to give the Covid-19 preparedness simulator it has developed to all states to enable them to efficiently prepare for future Covid waves.
An 8-year-old boy who was injured in an LPG cylinder explosion in Dharavi in Mumbai on Sunday became the incident's first fatality as he died while undergoing treatment at a civic-run hospital on Tuesday evening, an official said.
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) vice president Akhil Chitre on Tuesday broke a Dahi Handi near chief minister Uddhav Thackeray's residence Matoshree in Bandra's Kalanagar area in protest of the ban imposed by the state government.
The overall death toll remains at 2,080 as the city reported no new deaths in the last 24 hours.
Six First Information Reports (FIRs) were registered by Mumbai Police until Tuesday evening in connection with mass celebration of Dahi Handi amid the pandemic and violation of Covid-19 restrictions.
The twin cities of Kalyan and Dombivli did not record a single death due to Covid-19 for the sixth consecutive day on Tuesday.
Two foreign drug peddlers were arrested on Tuesday after the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) carried out raids in Mumbai and Nala Sopara following the arrest of Bollywood actor Armaan Kohli in a drug case.
Two MNS activists have been arrested, while a search has been launched to nab the others, an official said.
NMMC has launched schemes to help women who lost their husbands to Covid. It may be the first civic body to finance self-employment by giving Rs 1 lakh for purchase of equipment.
Former Mumbai police chief Param Bir Singh on Monday deposited Rs 50,000 imposed by the Justice Chandiwal Commission in the CM’s Covid-19 Relief Fund for failing to appear before it on several occasions.
Over two years after the Himalaya Bridge at the northern end of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) came crashing down killing seven persons and injuring over 30 others, the BMC has begun reconstruction work at the site.
One of Juhu's most congested traffic intersections, BP Patel Chowk, which has five roads merging into it, is set for a redesign to make it pedestrian-friendly.
While August recorded only 53% of its required rain for the month in Mumbai, heavy rain activity is likely to pick pace again from Tuesday, said IMD.
The weather department has predicted moderate to intense spells of rains at isolated places in Mumbai and its surrounding areas on Tuesday morning.
Maharashtra reported a dip in Covid-19 detections and nearly a 60-day low count of fatalities on Monday. While, for the seventh consecutive day on Monday, the daily case count in Mumbai was over 300.
The ED on Monday conducted raids at seven locations in connection with a money laundering case pertaining to alleged irregularities in a trust promoted by Shiv Sena MP Bhavana Gawali.
Two new categories for teachers and non-teaching staff have been introduced on the centralized CoWin portal in the hope of accelerating complete immunisation for this crucial segment with many states drawing up plans to reopen schools for physical classes.
Only 7,057 Mumbaikars got Covid-19 despite being fully vaccinated, according to data released by the BMC health department. This figure was computed from the civic ward-level Covid war room reports when the number of vaccinated people in Mumbai stood at 20 lakh as against 24.89 lakh on Monday evening.
With the Centre issuing an advisory for imposition of curbs ahead of the festive season, two districts in the Konkan region have mandated a compulsory RT-PCR negative test report on arrival for travellers, except for those who are fully vaccinated and under 18 years of
A special court on Monday rejected the National Investigation Agency (NIA) plea seeking custody of dismissed cops Sachin Waze (52) and Sunil Mane (49) in the case involving a bomb scare near industrialist Mukesh Ambani’s south Mumbai residence in February
The Bombay high court on Monday issued notices to the Centre, the state government, Indian Council of Medical Research and other departments on a plea filed by a couple wishing to bring to India their embryo which has been cryo-preserved in a lab in Florida since 2016, reports Swati
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday raided the Pune premises of a deputy RTO Bajrang Kharmate, attached to the state transport ministry headed by Shiv Sena’s Anil Parab as part of its probe into the money laundering case against former state home minister Anil Deshmukh.
With the number of sealed buildings in Mumbai increasing over the past few days owing to a rise in Covid cases, BMC chief IS Chahal has instructed that the process be carried out rigorously in all structures with five or more cases.
The twin cities of Kalyan and Dombivli in Maharashtra's Thane district has been witnessing a steady decline in the number of Covid-19 cases.
NCB on Saturday arrested actor Armaan Kohli in connection with the drugs case.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert in Mumbai for the next two days.
In Thane, police ahd detained Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) activists for sitting on a 'dharna' demanding permission for traditional 'Dahi Handi' celebrations.
equent opposition and interference from local residents and elected representatives have delayed execution of the crucial Kalwa-Airoli elevated rail link project, revealed the Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation (MRVC) Ltd authorities in a written reply to local activist Siddhesh Desai.
During and post lockdown 2 this year the amount of illegally traded (without taxes) branded liquor in the state, besides spurious and illicit liquor, has been huge, said the excise police
A 28-year-old man was arrested from Rajasthan after his former girlfriend accused him of rape. The 40-year-old woman lodged a police complaint in Rajasthan which was transferred to Vakola police station as the alleged offence began in Mumbai.
Christians have strongly objected to the demolition of structures within St Anthony’s Church precinct, which has been declared a heritage site by BMC. The ward issued a notice for demolition of structures within the road line that obstruct the widening of the Madh-Marve road.
An alleged cricket bookie Mehul Jain was arrested on Saturday in connection with a two-year-old online cricket betting racket.
The Western Railway announced restoration of two Duronto trains to cater to the rush of passengers. Officials said on Sunday that Train No. 09009 Mumbai Central – New Delhi Special will be restored to run every Monday and Friday from September 3.
Deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday said the Jan Ashirwad Yatra, where newly appointed Union ministers are conducting rallies, may lead to a spread of the coronavirus.
Ensure Mumbaikars follow Covid protocols by taking action against violators considering an imminent threat of the third wave, BMC commissioner I S Chahal instructed all ward-level officials on Sunday.
