Metros, Mumbai, 14th Aug 2018, News & Stories from India

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Metros Mumbai 14 Aug 2018

Metros, Mumbai, 14 Aug 2018

The men then allegedly molested the woman, pulled her out of the three-wheeler and slapped her, she said. (Representational image)

Political activist molested in auto-rickshaw in Thane, search on for 3 accused

Her woman colleague and the auto-rickshaw driver were also beaten up by the accused when they tried to save her.

14 Aug 2018 3:52 PM

Based on the victim's complaint, the police arrested Turde, the Raj Thackeray-led party's corporator in the city civic body, and his three aides on Tuesday morning. (Representational image)

MNS corporator, 3 aides held for kidnapping, assaulting man in Mumbai

Sanjay Turde had demanded money from the contractor of a toilet under construction. Refused, Turde and his aides kidnapped and beat the man.

14 Aug 2018 3:49 PM

City-based Right to Information activist Shakeel Ahmad had a filed a plea with the police seeking details of traffic violations by the CM's car between January and August. (Photo: File)

Two cars in Maharashtra CM's convoy violated traffic rules 13 times reveals RTI

Mumbai traffic police, however, clarified that Chief Minister's convoy was exempt from speeding regulations due to security considerations.

14 Aug 2018 12:59 PM

The victim, then aged 16 years, lived with her parents at Lokmanya Nagar in Thane. (Representational image)

Thane: Man sentenced to 7-yr rigorous imprisonment for molesting minor girl

District Judge P P Jadhav pronounced the accused, Sameer Javed Naik, guilty under various sections of IPC and POCSO Act.

14 Aug 2018 12:34 PM

The total budget of the restoration project is Rs 51 crore and the State Bank of India's CSR arm SBI Foundation has committed Rs 10 crore for conservation of the building, located in south Mumbai. (Photo: File)

Mumbai: Central Railways to undertake restoration of CSMT heritage building

The 130-year-old majestic building, a UNESCO recognised world heritage site, will be upgraded and restored under 'Swachh Bharat Mission'.

14 Aug 2018 11:08 AM

Congress workers protesting against the burning of Constitution at Dadar East on Monday. (Photo: Debasish Dey)

Youth, Opposition stage protests

Mumbai Congress leaders staged a protest led by former MP Eknath Gaikwad at Dadar (east) on Monday morning.

14 Aug 2018 5:45 AM

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis (Photo: File)

Devendra Fadnavis’ TV programme is a Rs 2 crore scam, alleges Congress

Sawant alleged that even though shooting of the show has stopped, bills are still being paid to company, Effervescent Films Private Limited.

14 Aug 2018 5:37 AM

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray (Photo: File)

Shiv Sena chief slams PM, CM for false claim of 1 cr jobs

Referring to the claims made by Modi about the employment generation in the last 6 months, the Sena chief asked for specific details of these claims.

14 Aug 2018 5:32 AM

DSK accused of duping investors to Rs 2,091cr

Four Bank of Maharashtra officials were arrested by police for availing loan to DSK.

14 Aug 2018 2:27 AM

The capacity for sewage treatment plant across Mithi River is 2600.9 MLD.

Mithi ranks number 1 in terms of sewage

The 2017 CPCB report was submitted in the Bombay high court on Monday while hearing a petition seeking river rejuvenation policy in Maharashtra.

14 Aug 2018 2:24 AM

Number of polluted river stretches have increased.

Environmentalists demand buffer zone for polluted rivers

The Bombay high court heard the PIL filed by NGO Vanashakti.

14 Aug 2018 2:22 AM

A case under section 65 (E) of the Prohibition Act was also slapped against the accused. (Representational image)

4 held, three women saved in sex racket

The police rescued three women who were allegedly forced into prostitution by a pimp who is on the run.

14 Aug 2018 2:19 AM

BJP corporator Shatrughan Kakade booked for extortion

Shaikh and his partner took custody of the hotel located in Bhoomi Heights tower, sector 4, on May 1

14 Aug 2018 2:17 AM

The ATS seized five firearms from Nalasopara.

Electronics seized from Pune residence of terror operative

The ATS is also focusing on the arms and explosives cache, with the murder of Bangalore-based journalist Gauri Lankesh.

14 Aug 2018 2:14 AM

Centre faces ire over DRT office delay

The court also dismissed the argument made by the Central government counsel Rui Rodrigues.

14 Aug 2018 2:12 AM

On their part, civic officials claimed that the kids were admitted due to monsoon-related ailments.

4 days on, 5 BMC school students still recuperating

The children were admitted when they complained of stomachache and nausea after consuming iron and de-worming pills distributed in a BMC school.

14 Aug 2018 2:09 AM

High court asks MMRCL, how would you implement suggestions by VJTI

They sought a 9-metre realignment of the Metro-3 route to bypass the consecrated premises.

14 Aug 2018 2:00 AM

The court kept the hearing on August 24. (Representational picture)

Locals have ‘no say’ in Metro: MMRDA

The petitioners sought for the line to be constructed underground.

14 Aug 2018 1:57 AM

Till June 2018, the number in Maharashtra alone was 63,271.

State warns pvt doctors to register TB cases online

After declaring TB as a notifiable disease, the Centre has sent instructions to all states in 2012, asking them to keep records.

14 Aug 2018 1:55 AM

City garbage to be collected by side-loading vans

The compactors also have separate compartments for wet, dry and electronic waste.

14 Aug 2018 1:53 AM

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