Metros, Mumbai, 14th Aug 2019, News & Stories from India

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Metros Mumbai 14 Aug 2019

Metros, Mumbai, 14 Aug 2019

In a bid to enhance the job skills of youth, the state council on Tuesday approved the Centre’s scheme — STRIVE (Skill Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement), which is backed by the World Bank. (Photo: Pixabay)

Maharashtra gives nod to skill development scheme

The number of admissions to these institutions will be increased, the official further added.

14 Aug 2019 2:34 AM

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has allotted poll symbols to registered unrecognised political parties ahead of the Assembly election.

EC allots gas cylinder as election symbol to VBA

The outfit had joined the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance before Loksabha election in April 2019.

14 Aug 2019 2:28 AM

The activists had approached the court against depletion of green cover and asked for shifting of the car shed to Kanjurmarg.

TA withholds permission to axe 2,702 trees at Aarey

The tree authority postponed the proposal and also scheduled its visit to the Aarey site, where the car shed has been planned, on August 20.

14 Aug 2019 2:27 AM

Those who applied for new connections got HVDS connections.

Maharashtra farmers fail to clear HVDS dues

The MSEDCL is spending nearly Rs 2.5 lakh per connection, and almost 13,000 connections have been provided in the state.

14 Aug 2019 2:24 AM

Vishwanath Mahadeshwar will continue to be Mumbai’s mayor for at least more three months after the state Cabinet on Tuesday postponed elections for the positions of mayor and deputy mayor across 13 municipal corporations.

Mumbai mayor gets 3-month extension

The decision has been taken keeping in mind the Assembly election, likely to be held in October this year.

14 Aug 2019 2:22 AM

DS Kulkarni’s brother detained at Sahar airport

The probe later found involvement of at least 15 people including the chief, who were booked.

14 Aug 2019 2:22 AM

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) spokesman Nawab Malik

Maharashtra government withdraws Section 144 from Kolhapur

But the move evoked a sharp response from the people as well as Opposition parties, including the Congress and the NCP.

14 Aug 2019 2:20 AM

Ulhasnagar’s Mehak Apartment collapsed around 10 am.

Ulhasnagar bldg collapses a day after locals evicted

Nearly 100 people living in 31 flats in the building were evicted.

14 Aug 2019 2:20 AM

Actress’ daughter denies stepfather ever molested her

She put up a message on Instagram claiming that she was however subjected to inappropriate remarks.

14 Aug 2019 2:17 AM

NCP demands relief for crop damage

As per its charter of demands, the NCP demanded a complete waiver of farm loans up to June 2019 in areas hit by floods.

14 Aug 2019 2:17 AM

At around 7 am near Jambhulpada, the driver of the bus lost control of the vehicle.

ST bus skids off road in Palghar, driver held

Bus was ferrying 49 school kids and 18 other passengers.

14 Aug 2019 2:16 AM

Shiv Sena leader and minister Ravindra Waikar

Government ignoring us: Konkan residents

Ravindra Waikar asks CM to provide Rs 100 crore aid to flood victims in Ratnagiri district.

14 Aug 2019 2:13 AM

In addition to this, compensation will be denied in cases where deaths were caused by electrocution, tree collapses and drowning due to waterlogging. (Photo: AP)

GR denying payment to rain victims’ kin flayed

The families of only 13 of 26 deceased in Thane district are eligible for compensation.

14 Aug 2019 2:09 AM

Maharashtra seeks Rs 6,813 crore from Centre

The CM said that a committee of experts would also be appointed to study the phenomenon and offer suggestions to the government.

14 Aug 2019 2:05 AM

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