BMC chief gives nod to double minimum fares of non-AC and AC buses; will come into effect as soon as transport authority gives approval... [Read More]
28 April,2025 07:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer SurveA proposal rejected thrice earlier has been renewed—to let private parties have reserved land to build and operate schools... [Read More]
27 April,2025 07:29 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer Surve , Dipti SinghThe cable has been hanging for the past 3-4 months, and even after complaints, no action has been taken to remove it; locals ask BMC to remove it at the earliest... [Read More]
26 April,2025 11:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer SurveCivic body to inform sculptors of Bombay HC order, will train officials to differentiate between eco-unfriendly and clay idols... [Read More]
25 April,2025 09:09 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer SurveCivic sources say they will remind artisans to avoid creating PoP idols; craftsmen to raise concerns; on February 18, the BMC published guidelines regarding the granting of permissions for erecting pandals... [Read More]
23 April,2025 07:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer SurveThe Yellow Line Mumbai Metro 2B on Wednesday conduct a trial run between Diamond Garden in Chembur and Mandale in Mankhurd. Pics/Sameer Abedi... [Read More]
16 April,2025 05:48 PM ISTMumbaikars endured a scorching sunny afternoon on Wednesday as the city continued to experience high temperatures. Pics/Sameer Abedi... [Read More]
02 April,2025 05:13 PM ISTOn the occasion of second day of Ramzan Eid 2025, lakhs of devotees visited the Haji Ali Dargah in Mumbai to offer their prayers. Pics/KIRTI SURVE PARADE... [Read More]
01 April,2025 08:44 PM ISTThe Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) chief Bhushan Gagrani on Friday chaired a high-level monsoon preparedness meeting and ordered a joint survey of waterlogging-prone spots in city, the officials said. (Story/Sameer Surve)... [Read More]
28 March,2025 11:00 PM ISTMumbai witnessed mainly clear skies with temperatures rising and air quality showing signs of improvement on Thursday. Pics/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI... [Read More]
27 March,2025 09:35 PM ISTA fire broke out on the 10th floor of the Marine Palace building, located near BMC School in Chandanwadi, on Monday afternoon, the officials said. Pics/Sameer Abedi... [Read More]
24 March,2025 08:10 PM ISTLeader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday visited the Dharavi leather hub in Mumbai and interacted with leather industry workers. Pics/Sameer Abedi... [Read More]
06 March,2025 05:01 PM ISTA fire erupted after an underground gas pipeline ruptured on Tuesday afternoon in Bandra West area of suburban Mumbai, the officials said. Story/Sameer Surve... [Read More]
25 February,2025 10:52 PM ISTIn the wake of the recent attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district has been placed on high alert. Authorities have intensified surveillance across border areas to prevent further incidents and ensure public safety. In the Pahalgam incident, militants targeted security personnel, leading to heightened tensions across the region. Authorities are leaving no stone unturned to prevent further threats, especially in sensitive border areas.... [Read More]
26 April,2025 02:13 PM ISTA decades-old temple has been reopened in tense Sambhal, found during anti-encroachment drive. The district administration on Saturday morning carried out an anti-encroachment drive in the Shahi Jama Masjid area. The district administration team visited Sambhal to check on the noise pollution through loudspeakers, the Sambhal District Magistrate (DM) said, adding that they found that there was electricity (power) theft in the area.... [Read More]
14 December,2024 11:06 PM ISTDays after violence in UP’s Sambhal, heavy security has been deployed at Sambhal’s Shahi Jama Masjid head of Friday Namaz. Security forces have geared up to prevent any possible mishap in the region after the violence on 24 November. Drone camera, CCTVs, metal detectors and more advance technology tools have been brought in to keep close eyes on mischievous elements. Total 16 companies of security forces have been deployed including a Rapid Action Force team to keep a check on anti-social elements. Sambhal district court and other sensitive areas are under special surveillance to maintain peace in the area. Moradabad Divisional Commissioner Aunjaneya Kumar Singh said, “All kinds of arrangements have been made. Drone cameras are there...monitoring is being done through CCTV cameras. 16 companies have been deployed which includes one RAF...13 PSCs. We have spoken to Maulvis of Mosques...we have appealed to people to offer Namaz only in their own Mosques...we have appealed to people to come in fewer numbers to Jama Masjid...we are also monitoring social media platforms...sensitive areas are being monitored.”... [Read More]
29 November,2024 01:22 PM ISTOn Constitution Day, Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav criticized the government over the Sambhal stone-pelting incident, where lives were lost. He questioned how the Constitution could be celebrated when people were suffering. He pointed out that false cases were being filed against local politicians and their families. Akhilesh questioned why a survey, which had already been conducted, was repeated and suggested it could have been done after discussions. He asked if any action had been taken against those who provoked people during the survey, especially if BJP workers were involved. Akhilesh also mentioned that opposition leaders and MPs were being prevented from visiting Sambhal to assess the situation.... [Read More]
26 November,2024 04:56 PM ISTThe situation in Sambhal has returned to normal after a clash on November 24, as confirmed by DIG Muniraj Ji. Shops are open, and people are going about their daily activities without any disruptions. The District Magistrate will soon update the media about the reopening of schools. The police have also identified those responsible for the violence. The clash occurred when an ASI team visited the Shahi Masjid, a Mughal-era mosque, after claims by the Hindu side that it was built on a temple site. Police used tear gas and appealed to stone pelters to control the situation. Four people died, and many others were injured. Security remains tight near the mosque to prevent further violence.... [Read More]
26 November,2024 03:46 PM ISTAfter the Sambhal violence that resulted in deaths, Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav commented on November 25, dragging the recently released film The Sabarmati Report into the controversy. He claimed that the government created the violence to distract from their mistakes and election manipulation. Yadav suggested that some people, after watching the movie, were inspired to become influential leaders, which he believes may have triggered the violence. He mentioned that opposition MPs wanted to bring up the issue in Parliament, but they will do so when they get the chance. Additionally, he said a delegation from his party would visit Sambhal to meet the victims and raise the matter further. Watch video for more.... [Read More]
25 November,2024 05:50 PM ISTZia Ur Rehman Barq, a Samajwadi Party MP, expressed concern over Sambhal violence, calling it a pre-planned incident. He said it was unfortunate and highlighted the rising targeting of Muslims across the country, which he believes is worse than anything seen since India’s independence. Barq pointed out that the Places of Worship Act is being violated, with urgent actions taken to address petitions on the same day, including surveys by district officials. He questioned the necessity of conducting a second survey and emphasized that people were being prevented from offering Namaz. His statement stresses that the situation is worsening, and urgent attention is needed to prevent further unrest. Watch video for more. ... [Read More]
25 November,2024 05:06 PM ISTFresh footage of the Sambhal violence, which resulted in four deaths and several injuries, was released by the Uttar Pradesh police. The violence erupted when ASI officials arrived at the Shahi Jama Masjid to investigate claims from the Hindu side about a temple existing at the mosque site. On November 25, the Sambhal SP briefed the media about the incident. He stated that Sub-Inspector Deepak Rathi, who was injured, had filed a complaint against 800 people. Zia Ur Rehman Barq and Sohail Iqbal were named as the main suspects for allegedly instigating the mob. Barq had previously been warned for making provocative speeches. The violence also left 15 police officers injured, and 25 people have been arrested. The police assured that all accused would be arrested and legal action would be taken. ... [Read More]
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