Metros, Mumbai, 15th Feb 2018, News & Stories from India

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Metros Mumbai 15 Feb 2018

Metros, Mumbai, 15 Feb 2018

'Dipali Khadke, a woman police constable posted at Chandgad police station, was caught accepting a bribe of Rs 300 from a 28-year-old complainant,' an official said. (Photo: Representational | File)

Maha: Woman cop tries to swallow bribe money after being caught

The incident took place on Wendesday at Chandgad police station in Kolhapur.

15 Feb 2018 3:54 PM

On getting information about the blaze, firemen rushed to the spot. As the shop was locked from inside, they broke open the door to enter the premises engulfed with dense smoke. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Thane: Woman, 5-yr-old daughter charred to death in fire at shop

The fire broke out around 4 am in the stationery shop in which the victims used to live, Airoli fire station in-charge Eknath Pawar said.

15 Feb 2018 3:03 PM

Four fire engines and water tankers were pressed into service. The fire was doused after two hours and fire brigade personnel recovered the body of a man, the official said. (Photo: Representational | AFP)

30-yr-old Mumbai man killed in fire at godown in Andheri; probe on

The godown, located on the sprawling premises of Mittal Industrial Estate on Andheri-Kurla Road, caught fire around 1.15 am.

15 Feb 2018 2:45 PM

It is notable that the Shiv Sena has announced a break-up from its ally in the state, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and will be contesting the 2019 general election alone. (Photo: ANI)

Uddhav Thackeray to meet Fadnavis over objection on oil refinery project

Thackeray will be accompanied by a delegation of locals from Ratnagiri who are opposing the project.

15 Feb 2018 12:18 PM

The High Court was hearing a PIL filed by former police commissioner Julio Ribeiro seeking a judicial inquiry into the Kamala Mills fire incident in which 14 patrons lost their life on December 29, 2017. (Photo: File)

Maha govt also responsible to check on hotel norms: HC on Kamala Mills fire

'There has to be some mechanism to carry out periodic checks on such eateries to check if there are any violations,' the bench said.

15 Feb 2018 8:12 AM

Housing societies call off agitations after CM’s notice

The 3,000 housing societies located on government lease lands have several issues.

15 Feb 2018 6:55 AM

State asks Centre for Rs 200 crore as hailstorm comp

On February 11 and 12, the state had hailstorm in its Marathwada and Vidarbha region affecting 16 districts and 1279 villages.

15 Feb 2018 6:50 AM

This s the only tower in the city to house ‘time balls’

MbPT lacks funds to set Ghadiyal ticking

Conservationists have been asking for the restoration the heritage tower since past few years.

15 Feb 2018 6:37 AM

No land in sight for Marathi Bhasha Bhavan

Heritage committee has refused the proposal of utilising Rangbhavan land which is near CST.

15 Feb 2018 6:31 AM

Call off campaign for my release: Chhagan Bhujbal

Bhujbal was denied bail by a session court in December 2017, and now he has applied for bail in the High Court.

15 Feb 2018 6:26 AM

There are books on Phule, Ambedkar and other eminent figures. So singling out the books on Modiji is unfair,” said Mr Tawde.

Tawde to check ‘obscene’ lingo in children’s books

Opposition claims book talks of sex, sexuality and loss of virginity.

15 Feb 2018 6:19 AM

The most important factor which couples goes through it is stress and it’s a very difficult to cope with these types of stress. (Representational image)

Family court plays cupid, reunites 66 married couples

The problems faced by such couples are mostly related to economic, legal, social and anxiety related to children’s custody.

15 Feb 2018 6:04 AM

25 per cent of the seats are for the financially weak.

No admissions under RTE: Schools

For the upcoming academic 2018-19, there are 7,449 seats for RTE in 347 schools in Mumbai region.

15 Feb 2018 5:52 AM

The minimum temperature in the city on Wednesday was recorded at 16.8 degree Celsius, less by 1.8 degree Celsius than the normal temperature. The city was relatively cooler on Tuesday with the morning temperature being 15.8 degree Celsius.

City sees cool weather due to drop in night temp

The northerly winds have brought relief from the poor air quality, leading to cooler nights.

15 Feb 2018 5:45 AM

State too responsible for eateries’ compliance: Bombay HC

As directed by the HC earlier this week, the BMC on Wednesday submitted its policy for granting licenses to rooftop hotels and restaurants.

15 Feb 2018 5:28 AM

Police show the fake pistol handled by the accused.

Police nabs 2 who who posed as IT sleuths in Thane

Crime branch Unit 2 of Navi Mumbai officers got this case, and they started plotting plans to arrest the accused.

15 Feb 2018 5:17 AM

It’s a Valentine Day baby, born at Dadar station

he EMRs are in collaboration with the ‘One Rupee Clinic’ at Dadar, Kurla, Ghatkopar, Vashi, Wadala Road and Mulund stations.

15 Feb 2018 5:11 AM

Kripashankar Singh discharged in assets case, kin remains accused

No govt sanction to prosecute Cong leader, says court.

15 Feb 2018 4:59 AM

However, advocate Jamshed Mistry appearing for Advocates for Public Justice Foundation.

Govt told to implement new scheme for disabled

The HC said that an advisory committee should be formed within six weeks and new schemes be implemented in three months.

15 Feb 2018 4:46 AM

The high court told the state to direct local bodies to inspect the produce.

State asked to strengthen testing of farm produce

After hearing the submissions, the bench concurred and said that there was a need to strengthen the testing of farm produce and poultry.

15 Feb 2018 4:29 AM

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