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Mumbai: BMC is upgrading its rainwater logging detection systems by including GPS anti-theft tracking systems, vehicle-hit sensors, and anti-tilt sensors to ensure that they operate accurately. In the last three years, BMC has installed as many as 100 auto-activated rainwater logging level detection systems at various chronic waterlogging spots in the city. But, said civic…
Mumbai: Toll has been waived for electric cars and electric buses on Mumbai-Pune Expressway, Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Expressway, and Atal Setu for the next five years, stated a government resolution (GR) issued on Friday.The GR also assured toll exemptions ‘very soon’ for electric vehicles (EVs) on all state highways under Public Works Department (PWD) jurisdiction.“The decision…
MUMBAI: A woman who had trespassed into actor Salman Khan’s building in Bandra was mistaken security personnel for a resident of the building.A police officer said that the confident walk and appearance of the woman, Isha Chhabria (32), a junior artiste, gave security personnel the impression that she was a resident of the building.The woman…
MUMBAI: A nationwide online survey by the National Medical Council showed irregularities in the payment of stipends to postgraduate (PG) medical students in self-financed and private medical colleges.A total of 2,110 postgraduate students said that they were not receiving any stipend at all from their institutions. Additionally, 4,288 students stated that the stipends being paid…
With monsoon clouds beginning to gather earlier than expected over the city, BMC has taken a hi-tech approach in its drain-cleaning drive by using AI tools and robots to reach hard-to-reach culverts under railway tracks.According to BMC officials, over 85% of the work on major drains and 65% on minor drains was already completed.Deputy CM…
Navi Mumbai: Starting May 23, 2025, Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation commenced home delivery of property tax bills for the financial year 2025-26 and the collection of information about property holders.This initiative utilises women from registered self-help groups in the city and is part of the women empowerment programme of the civic body. The civic administration…
Mumbai: A merchant navy officer has complained to the police that he was duped of over Rs 1.03 crore in cryptocurrency trading. He had received a message on Telegram, assuring high returns and was instructed to open an account on a cryptocurrency trading platform. He bought USDT for cryptocurrency trading and sent the USDT to…
Thane: Only 51% of drain cleaning was completed, declared Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) on Thursday, raising concerns of waterlogging with the monsoon season around the corner. Thane’s drain network spans 278km and is vital for flushing out rainwater from the city and swollen streams from Yeoor, Mumbra, and Kalwa hills. Amid IMD’s prediction of heavy…
Mumbai: The Maharashtra State Junior College Teachers’ Federation has requested the govt to halt the rollout of the online admission process in rural areas, focusing on low network in tribal belts and hilly hamlets.Meanwhile, the state’s directorate of education released a fresh timetable for centralised Class 11 or first-year junior college (FJYC) admissions after the…
Mumbai is witnessing a surge in popularity for pole dancing as a fun and effective fitness alternative. More and more Mumbaikars are embracing this art form to enhance their strength, flexibility, and confidence. Trainers emphasize that pole dancing is accessible to all, regardless of age, gender, or fitness level. Want to mix fitness and fun?…
