Metros, Mumbai, 25th Dec 2017, News & Stories from India

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Metros Mumbai 25 Dec 2017

Metros, Mumbai, 25 Dec 2017

On the night of December 13, the man, who worked as a security guard at a company in the vicinity, entered the thatched hut, an official at Padgha police station said. (Representational image)

Man ‘molests’ tribal minor girl in Thane

The accused allegedly touched the girl inappropriately when she was sleeping in her hut with family, following which she raised alarm.

25 Dec 2017 2:40 PM

A fine of Rs 9,000 was also imposed on the man who had also kidnapped the girl in 2015. (Representational image)

Thane: 24-yr-old sexually assaults minor cousin, gets 7 yrs rigorous imprisonment

Judge Jadhav observed that the girl's cross-examination revealed she and the man were in love since about one year prior to the incident.

25 Dec 2017 2:36 PM

Out of 12 services of the AC local train, eight will run as fast local trains between Churchgate and Virar, stopping only at major stations like Mumbai Central, Dadar, Bandra, Andheri, Borivali, Bhayander & Vasai Road in both directions. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Mumbai gets its first AC local train today, intial run between Borivali-Churchgate

The monthly pass will cost between Rs 570 and Rs 820 till Bandra, Rs 1,240 till Andheri, Rs 1,640 till Borivali, and Rs 2,040 till Virar.

25 Dec 2017 12:39 PM

After stepping out of the car, the woman mustered courage and raised an alarm, alerting the manager who rushed out of the lodge. (Representational image)

Cabbie activated child lock before raping 30-yr-old

The accused have been identified as Suresh Pandurang Gosavi (32) and his friend Umesh Jaswant Zaala (31).

25 Dec 2017 5:37 AM

According to the police, Bidre’s disappearance may be linked to a dispute between Kurundkar and her. (Photo: File)

Mumbai: Cop suspended over alledged abduction

Kurundkar, who is attached to the Thane police, has been suspended from duty considering his ‘involvement’ in the alleged crime.

25 Dec 2017 5:30 AM

There was major traffic on Mumbai-Pune highway.

Weekenders sigh as traffic clogs Mumbai-Pune highway

Matters had gone from bad to worse on the Expressway, officials said, after a container-truck toppled at Khandala ghat around 8 am on Saturday.

25 Dec 2017 5:24 AM

The BEST bus was damaged upon collision.

BEST bus rams into dumper van in Marol

A few onlookers have claimed that the bus driver was speeding and had lost control of the bus, allegedly ramming in the van.

25 Dec 2017 5:13 AM

Continue college in less polluted Kolhapur: Bombay HC

The HC said that both Pune and Mumbai were more polluted than Kolhapur, and hence rejected the petition.

25 Dec 2017 5:07 AM

It also ordered the prisoner to be shifted to Arthur Road prison from where he could be moved to J. J. Hospital so that he may be provided the required treatment immediately. (Representational image)

Nashik jail inmate to be treated in Mumbai

However, the court held that as there was no provision for parole due to illness, the petition could not be allowed.

25 Dec 2017 5:02 AM

Sumit Mullick wants a post-retirement assignment as he will retire by the end of April 2018.

DK Jain may replace Sumit Mullick as Maharashtra Chief Secretary

However, due to the urgency because of the HC order, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis wants to replace the CS.

25 Dec 2017 4:57 AM

Devendra Fadnavis had declared that an Upa Lokayukta would be appointed right after the elections, especially to deal with corruption cases from Mumbai.

Maharashtra CM yet to appoint another Upa Lokayukta as promised

The CM stressed on the issue of transparency during the civic polls and the BJP attacked the Sena for corruption in the BMC.

25 Dec 2017 4:47 AM

Venkaiah Naidu attended the inaugural ceremony of the centenary celebrations of the Yoga Institute in Mumbai.

Yoga the only way to healthy life, says Venkaiah Naidu

The Vice-President was in Mumbai for the inaugural ceremony of the centennial celebration of Yoga Institute in Mumbai.

25 Dec 2017 4:43 AM

Maharashtra Congress plans mass outreach programme

The assembly elections in Maharashtra are scheduled to take place in the latter part of 2019.

25 Dec 2017 4:38 AM

Chhagan Bhujbal supporters will protest across India on January 2

The Samta Parishad was holding meetings and garnering support throughout Maharashtra.

25 Dec 2017 4:35 AM

The trial run of the AC train took place on the Western Railway line on Sunday.

Pay double for AC local travel

Monthly pass from Virar to Churchgate to cost commuters Rs 2,205.

25 Dec 2017 4:30 AM

Representational image of a slender-billed vulture

Parsis now take to cremation, solar desiccation of their dead

Community members said that ravens and kites have now replaced the vultures around the Tower of Silence.

25 Dec 2017 2:01 AM

Population of long-billed vultures declining in country

The ‘sanitary workers’ became extinct in Mumbai in the year 2006, says a Bombay Natural History Society expert.

25 Dec 2017 1:56 AM

Engineer seeks ‘abducted’ wife’s return

The petitioner, Iqbal Chaudhary, married his Facebook friend Reshma, who was from Mangalore and belonged to another religion, in July 2017.

25 Dec 2017 1:02 AM

According to ECI’s joint chief electoral officer Anil Valvi, this rule is applicable to all the educational and vocational institutions across the state.

School kids to be taught about voting

After training and workshops these students will be allowed to enrol in the voter list for the upcoming elections,” he added.

25 Dec 2017 12:47 AM

Experts have asserted that the Aarey bridge collapse, metro VII work and the regular exhibitions in Nesco Complex have led to a bottleneck situation in the JVLR. (Representational image)

Aarey bridge repair adds to traffic woes

The state government has set January as the deadline for the restoration work.

25 Dec 2017 12:39 AM

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