Metros, Mumbai, 26th Dec 2016, News & Stories from India

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Metros Mumbai 26 Dec 2016

Metros, Mumbai, 26 Dec 2016

Jumera’s decomposing body was found packed inside a Rexine bag metres away from her house, behind a terrace water tank. (Representational Image)

Mumbai: Two teens held for kidnap and murder of 3-year-old

The minors kidnapped Jumera around 8.30 pm on December 5 and killed her the same day, but made the ransom demand of Rs 1 crore.

26 Dec 2016 4:53 AM

The letter has said that it is a city-wide problem, and hence the police should take steps to curb it by warning mechanics against such modifications. (Representational Image)

Mahim locals want ban on bikes with no silencers

Altering their exhaust pipes and silencers in such a way that it adds to noise pollution.

26 Dec 2016 4:45 AM

The priest had been missing from Monday, the day the murder was committed, according to the police. (Representational image)

Beheaded body case: police on lookout for priest

The police say Gonsalves, though a Christian, had an inclination towards Hindu religious beliefs.

26 Dec 2016 4:33 AM

As the killing sent shockwaves among the IT employees, the police formed multiple teams to nab the assailant.

Man stabs female IT worker to death near her Pune office

A youth who had been with her during training for the job had allegedly been following her.

26 Dec 2016 4:26 AM

EC for MNS to alter symbol before polls

The party had planned to reverse the direction of its election symbol from right to left, instead of the present left to right.

26 Dec 2016 4:06 AM

Maharashtra government mulls new redevelopment plan for Dharavi

The project would be implemented through the public-private partnership model and would get a FSI of four.

26 Dec 2016 4:00 AM

Trial runs between Wadala and Jacob Cirlce got delayed due to the unavailability of the conductor rail. (Representational Image)

Trial run delay causes monorail project to be pushed back again

The commissioning of the project, which was expected in February 2017, has been extended to June 2017 now.

26 Dec 2016 3:54 AM

Illegal SRA flat transfers to be regularised

Ahead of polls, state decides to take no action against those occupying flats unlawfully.

26 Dec 2016 3:48 AM

The tree’s botanical name is Aquilaria Malaccensis, but it is more commonly known as agarwood.

Flier intercepted at airport with 25 kg aromatic wood

AIU officials said that export of agarwood, which is used for scents and medical purposes, is restricted and is allowed only under licence.

26 Dec 2016 3:42 AM

Action taken against inmate not double jeopardy: Bombay HC

The issue of jumping parole by prisoners is being dealt very seriously by jail authorities.

26 Dec 2016 3:33 AM

These six accused, residents of Navi Mumbai and Pune, were released after questioning by the police. (Representational Image)

New notes worth Rs 35 lakh seized from Indica

The police has referred the case to the income tax department for further investigation.

26 Dec 2016 3:25 AM

Bombay High Court stays elections to Waqf board

A member of the Waqf board complained he was removed from the board so that he could not contest the elections.

26 Dec 2016 3:20 AM

The Congress is all set to counter the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) with the hoarding that it is putting up in the city.

Cash crisis: BJP youth wing on defensive

According to Mahajan, the least possible use of hard cash for transactions of smaller amounts is the need of the hour to curb black money.

26 Dec 2016 3:15 AM

File photo of the Koli protest at Cuffe Parade on Friday.

Kolis to hold massive silent protests against government over memorial

According to community members, the protest will be as huge as the ‘maratha andolan’.

26 Dec 2016 2:39 AM

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. (Photo: PTI)

Will protect farm land, says Uddhav Thackeray

Tells farmers he’ll talk to CM to prevent grabbing for super expressway.

26 Dec 2016 1:16 AM

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