The schedule of Konkan bound trains was impacted following derailment of goods train on the Panvel-Kalamboli section on Saturday.
According to the civic health department, cardiovascular diseases were responsible for every fourth death in Mumbai in 2022. The city had a total of 94,500 deaths that year, with 25% of them attributed to heart disease and hypertension. The data also revealed that roughly three people in Mumbai died every hour due to heart-related complications. The BMC has been conducting screening programs and providing dietary counseling to promote a healthy lifestyle among residents. The total number of deaths in 2022 decreased compared to the pandemic years of 2020 and 2021.
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has announced a budget allocation of Rs 60,000 crore for development initiatives in Marathwada. He expressed the government's commitment to eliminate underdevelopment in the region and highlighted approved projects worth Rs 45,000 crore. Shinde also defended the "government at your doorstep" initiative, stating that 1.7 crore people have already benefited from it. He unveiled a preventive health check-up scheme for the elderly named after Balasaheb Thackeray and criticized the previous MVA government's failed attempts to rename Aurangabad and Osmanabad. Shinde emphasized the resumption of normal activities and reinstatement of festivals.
A goods train derailed in the Panvel-Kalamboli railway section in Maharashtra at 3.05pm.
The block could inconvenience suburban commuters along the Harbour corridor.
Ten people, including a 14-year-old boy and his father, drowned during Ganesh idol immersions across Maharashtra. In one incident, a 30-year-old man is feared drowned after being swept away with the father-son duo in the Ulhas river. The victims had entered the river to immerse the idol but got stuck in the sludge. While some onlookers managed to rescue one of the boys, the father and another man were swept away by the strong current. A search is still ongoing for the missing man.
As per the ED, Patkar managed to gather prior information about the tender process for these centres due to his "proximity with politically exposed person" and of the total proceeds of crime of Rs 32.44 crore, an amount of Rs 2.81 crore was diverted into his personal bank account.
The Konkan Railway (KR) on Friday announced that it will be replacing two of its sleeper coaches with economy three-tier AC coaches in two trains -- Mumbai-Madgaon Mandovi Express and Mumbai-Madgaon Konkan Kanya Express -- on a permanent basis from February next year.
The city bid farewell to Lord Ganesha with loud processions, reaching ear-splitting noise levels of 110 decibels, as reported by anti-noise activists.
A 74-year-old woman named Jayanti Mhatre died due to electric shock after she came in contact with an electrict poll during Ganpati Visarjan procession in Nalla Sopara area in Palghar district.
A 16-year-old died at Juhu Chowpatty in Mumbai while Ganpati immersions were ongoing at the beach on Thursday.
A fire erupted in the early hours of Thursday at a scrap godown located in Kurla area of Mumbai, said Mumbai fire brigade.
The Western Railway surveillance cameras have helped nab 674 criminals and unscrupulous persons at railway station premises this year.
The state government of Maharashtra plans to install invisible steel wires on the windows of Mantralaya, the government building, to prevent protesters from jumping off. The government has also imposed other restrictions, such as capping the number of visitors and implementing online passes with time slots. These measures are being taken to enhance security, as Mantralaya houses the offices of the chief minister and other ministers. The move has faced criticism from opposition leaders who argue that it creates obstacles for common citizens visiting the building.
The incident took place after their two-wheeler rammed into the heavy vehicle in Kalyan taluka in the early hours of Monday, police said on Tuesday.
The NMMC commissioner, Rajesh Narvekar, has issued notices to the civic engineers responsible for the Morbe Dam upkeep, after a few BJP politicians visited the dam site without permission on Sunday to perform jal puja since the dam waters had started overflowing on account of a good monsoon.
A 16-year-old girl was allegedly raped at knifepoint at her house in a slum in the eastern suburb of Mulund, police said on Monday. The police have arrested the 21-year-old accused for the crime that occurred on Sunday, while his accomplice is absconding, an official said.
Let’s take a look at the pictures of politicians and celebrities, who took part in Ganpati festivities…
Dr. Farokh Udwadia, a renowned physician, taught medical students at JJ Hospital in Mumbai about the importance of gathering medical histories as part of the diagnostic process. He emphasized the significance of mastering the art of history taking and relying on clinical skills before resorting to diagnostic tests. Dr. Udwadia, at 93 years old, climbed the stairs instead of taking the elevator to set an example for the students. The dean of JJ Hospital expressed gratitude for Dr. Udwadia's willingness to share his knowledge with the new generation of medical students.
The Central Railway has introduced a new solution for overhead equipment inspections, using contactless laser-based technology to detect faults early and prevent mishaps. The system can be used in just five minutes after a train has passed and provides accurate measurements of overhead wires. It also reduces the need for traffic and power mega blocks, which cause inconvenience for commuters. The lightweight equipment is cost-effective and can be operated by just 1 to 2 personnel. The railway plans to deploy 70 such instruments within the next four months.
A criminal offense has been registered against company officials and the tanker owner after an explosion at a plant in Ulhasnagar, India. The blast resulted in the deaths of four people and injuries to six others. The tanker, which was found to be unfit for use, was being inspected when the explosion occurred. The company has announced compensation for the victims' families and has promised to improve its safety system.
A group of senior clerics has urged Muslims not to use DJ music, dance, and firecrackers during the celebrations of Prophet Muhammad's birthday, calling them "haram" or forbidden. These practices are considered un-Islamic and a sin. The clerics emphasized the need to celebrate with decorum and decency. Former minister Arif Naseem Khan has already appealed to participants of the Eid-e-Milad processions to refrain from using DJ music. The focus should be on charity and good works instead of activities that create nuisance and bring no blessings to the community.
The city crime branch arrested seven people, including three women, for allegedly preparing fake income tax returns, bank statements and other documents to obtain credit cards for customers who needed a loan. The accused charged 10 to 15% commission for helping a client to get a credit card. The accused cheated the complainant of over Rs 4.5 lakh. Cops suspect more such cases will emerge as the probe progresses.
An 18-year-old boy died in Virar, Mumbai after allegedly tripping and falling while trying to escape from police officers on patrol duty. The boy was part of a group playing cards at a Ganesh pandal to stay awake and guard the idol. Relatives and villagers blamed the police for the death, alleging that the officers had threatened the boys and were intoxicated. The incident has sparked demands for action against the police and a medical test for the officers involved.
The Bombay High Court has quashed a case against a motorcyclist who was accused of rash and dangerous driving during a special drive against wrong-side driving. The court ruled in favor of the accused, stating that there was no evidence to suggest rashness or negligence on his part. The court also found that the charges invoked under the Motor Vehicles Act were not warranted. However, the accused will have to pay Rs 15,000 to the Central Police Welfare Fund as a cost.
Central Railway’s Mumbai division has announced a venture aimed at enhancing commuter experience and generating non-fare revenue for the railways. Tenders have been invited for establishing 100-seater cine domes at four stations.
The Bombay High Court has ruled in favor of granting custody of a child to his biological father. The court stated that once the mother had voluntarily surrendered the child to the Child Welfare Committee, she could not object to the father's custody. The father had filed a habeas corpus petition to secure custody of his child, who was born after he and his girlfriend eloped. The court rejected the mother's objections, stating that there was no legal reason to deny custody to the father.
The Shiv Sena (UBT) has announced its intention to move to the Supreme Court to seek the disqualification of three rebel Sena MLCs, including Neelam Gorhe. Anil Parab, Sena (UBT) MLC, stated that Gorhe cannot hear her own disqualification plea as she is facing a removal petition for joining the Shinde group. Parab also mentioned that the MLCs would be disqualified, similar to the disqualification of the 39 MLAs, and that they would challenge the delay in the hearing. The Sena (UBT) had previously sent a removal notice against Gorhe.
The Bombay high court has granted bail to Mahesh Raut, a researcher accused in the Elgar Parishad case. Raut was facing charges of having alleged Maoist links and was under the anti-terror law-UAPA. The court stated that there was no evidence of any covert or overt terrorist act attributed to Raut. The bail is set at a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has requested a two-week stay to appeal the court's decision. Raut's lawyer argued that there was no prima facie case against him. The court also noted that there was no evidence to support the NIA's claim that Raut was a recruiter for a banned outfit.
A visionary project to create a cyclist-friendly Mumbai has fallen short of its goals, with less than 20km of disjointed cycle tracks being built instead of the proposed 70km. The Tansa water pipeline project, which aimed to create 36km of cycle tracks, has been reduced to a solitary stretch. Funding constraints and encroachments along the designated routes have hindered the project's progress. Other planned tracks, such as those around Mahalaxmi and Powai Lake, have been scrapped. Despite the expenditure, cycling in Mumbai remains challenging and dangerous. Critics have also raised concerns about the project benefiting contractors rather than the public.
The Malabar Hill police have arrested two men for allegedly raping a minor specially abled girl inside a moving taxi. The accused includes the taxi driver. A police officer said the incident took place on Monday night.
Thane's Civic Commissioner, Abhijit Bangar, has issued a stern warning to municipal staff and a private electricity provider, cautioning them to be held accountable if they are found to have facilitated water and power connections to ongoing illegal construction projects in Kalwa, Mumbra, or Diva, as reported by officials.
The heart procedure was carried out under guidance of WR's principal chief medical director Dr Hafeezunnisa and JRH medical director Dr Mamta Sharma,wherein required stents were provided on time which made the surgery successful and eventually saving a precious life, a WR statement mentioned.
A crew member lost his life to electrocution on the shooting sets of a daily soap serial located in Goregaon area of Mumbai.
A fire broke out in the basement of Benreez Apartment in Dr RG Thadani Marg on the Worli Seaface in Mumbai at around 10.40 pm on Tuesday.
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