Maharashtra News: As it happened

03 Feb, 23 : 09:23 AM

Gautam Adani's Mumbai projects under scanner

Billionaire Gautam Adani is battling the worst crisis of his corporate life after US short-seller Hindemburg's bold claims eroded his wealth. The Adani Group has shed $108 billion in market value since Hindenburg Research accused it of stock manipulation and accounting fraud in a 24 January report. Adani’s rebuttal had failed to reassure investors. Once ranked No. 2 among the world’s wealthiest, he has tumbled to No. 21 on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Questions are being raised about the future of multi-billion projects helmed by Gautam Adani's companies. In the financial capital Mumbai, Gautam Adani is sitting on three key projects, including the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) on 300 hectares of prime land; the Navi Mumbai International Airport, and the plans to expand the electricity distribution business to Navi Mumbai, which the billionaire took over from Anil Ambani in 2018. 
 

03 Feb, 23 : 09:29 AM

Hiranandani Thane half marathon names actor Milind Soman as brand ambassador

03 Feb, 23 : 09:30 AM

Counting of votes in Amaravati graduates constituency underway

The results for Amaravati graduates’ constituency in the Mahrashtra Legislative Council (MLC) polls is yet to be announced as the counting of votes continue. Maha Vikas Aghadi’s Dheeraj Lingade continues to lead, followed by BJP candidate and former minister Ranajit Patil.

03 Feb, 23 : 09:33 AM

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde asks BMC to install air purifiers as air quality worsens

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde has asked Mumbai’s Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to install air purifiers in most homes, as city’s air quality is seeing a significant dip. On Thursday, the overall AQI in Mumbai was 237.

03 Feb, 23 : 10:06 AM

Mumbai: Western Railways to operate two weekly 'special trains'

The western railways on Thursday announced that it will operate to special trains, weekly, between Mumbai Central/Udhna – Bhagat Ki Kothi, Udhna/Mumbai Central – Hisar stations.
 

03 Feb, 23 : 10:08 AM

Mumbai: Western Railway to undertake major block at Jogeshwari on intervening night of Feb 3, 4

The Western Railway on Friday morning announced that they will be taking a major block to carry out technical works on the intervening night of February 3 and February 4. In their press statement the railways said that the block is being undertaken on UP and DOWN slow and Harbour lines at Jogeshwari station. Conversion of route relay interlocking panel to electronic interlocking panel will be carried out between 00.40 am to 4.40 am, they said.

03 Feb, 23 : 10:33 AM

Iqbal Chahal to present BMC budget on February 4

On Saturday Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal will, for the first time in 38 years, present the budget in the absence of corporators. 

03 Feb, 23 : 11:02 AM

 BMC likely  to open 2 Gokhale bridge lanes by May 31

BMC has decided to open two lanes of Gopal Krishna Gokhale bridge by May 31. However, the civic body can carry out its work on the new bridge only after the railway authorities complete the demolition by February.

03 Feb, 23 : 11:08 AM

Sanjay Raut files defamation case against Narayan Rane

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray faction) MP Sanjay Raut's lawyer said that Raut had sent a defamation notice Union Minister Narayan Rane for making 'defamatory', 'malicious' and 'false' remarks about him at Konkan Festival in January. Earlier, Narayan Rane's son Nilesh Rane said that he will beat up Sanjay Raut whenever they meet. Narayan Rane said that he had made Raut an MP at the behest of Balasaheb Thackeray and further said that doing so had been a sin. 

03 Feb, 23 : 11:31 AM

Maharashtra reports 14 new coronavirus cases, zero deaths

Maharashtra on Thursday logged 14 new Covid-19 cases, taking the overall tally to 81,37,172, while no fresh death linked to the infection was registered in the state, said the health department. The death toll remained unchanged at 1,48,421.

03 Feb, 23 : 11:32 AM

Man killed on Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway after tyre burst

A 38-year-old man from Gujarat was killed after his car collided with a truck on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway in Maharashtra's Palghar district on Thursday morning, said an official. Arunkumar Parekh was heading towards Mumbai when he lost control of the vehicle due to a tyre burst near Virar around 9.30 am, said the official from the Mandvi police station.The car, which was on the Khanivade bridge at the time, jumped over the divider and hit a truck coming in the opposite direction, killing Parekh on the spot, he said. (PTI)

03 Feb, 23 : 11:38 AM

Mumbai court issues notice to Nawazuddin Siddiqui over wife Aaliya’s complaint

Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has been served a notice by a Mumbai court after his wife Aaliya Siddiqui filed a complaint over a fresh dispute.

03 Feb, 23 : 12:00 PM

NIA receives mail from Talibani member threatening terror attack in Mumbai

National Investigation Agency (NIA) has received a mail from an unidentified individual claiming to be a Talibani member threatening to carry out a terror attack in Mumbai, police sources said.

03 Feb, 23 : 12:13 PM

Independent candidate Satyajeet Tambe wins from Nashik division graduates constituency

The BJP managed to win the Konkan division teachers constituency, while Independent candidate Satyajit Tambe, whose rebellion rocked the state Congress ahead of polls, won the Nashik graduates constituency comfortably.

03 Feb, 23 : 12:21 PM

Former Maha minister Anil Deshmukh seeks court permission to visit Nagpur and Delhi

Former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh, out on bail in alleged corruption cases, approached a special court here seeking permission to visit his hometown Nagpur and Delhi.

03 Feb, 23 : 12:40 PM

Eknath Shinde directs BMC commissioner to prioritise pollution control and better health system among others in BMC budget

Maharashtra state chief minister Eknath Shinde directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal (Administrator) to prioritise pollution control, strengthening of the health system, administration transparency, and city’s beautification while making the municipal corporation’s budget.
 

03 Feb, 23 : 12:48 PM

Parts of Colaba, Mulund receive contaminated water

For quite some time, residents in Colaba and Mulund have been receiving polluted water. The situation has been ongoing in Colaba for a week, while people in Mulund have been receiving polluted water for over a month.According to media reports, over 15,000 households in Mulund West have been receiving muddy water for the past two weeks. Similarly, 30 to 35 buildings in Colaba have been affected.Residents from both areas have been using bottled water as an alternative.

03 Feb, 23 : 12:53 PM

Mumbai University postpones all exams as non-teaching  staff body boycotts work

The Mumbai University has cancelled all its examinations, which were scheduled to be held on February 3, are being stalled idefinitely as the non-teaching staff has called a state-wide strike.

03 Feb, 23 : 12:54 PM

Mumbai: Andheri-Ghatkopar line increases its services after rising footfall

As ridership has gradually increased, Mumbai Metro One, which runs between Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar, has enhanced its services beginning February 1.

03 Feb, 23 : 01:12 PM

Newly elected BJP MLA Dnyaneshwar Mhatre from Konkan teachers’ constituency meets CM Eknath Shinde

The Newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Dnyaneshwar Mhatre from Konkan teachers’ constituency  met chief minister Eknath Shinde. Dnyaneshwar Mhatre won the Konkan teachers' constituency seat in the state Legislative Council polls. He defeated the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) candidate Balaram Patil.
 

03 Feb, 23 : 01:29 PM

MLC Election Result: Clash between BJP and Congress workers in Amravati

The counting of votes for the Amravati division Graduate Constituency Election is still underway. Meanwhile, BJP and Congress party workers clashed outside the counting centre. Slogans were raised in support of the old pension.

03 Feb, 23 : 01:40 PM

Thane civic body collects Rs 591 crore in property tax till January end

Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) in Maharashtra has collected property tax worth Rs 591 crore till the end of January 2023 in the ongoing financial year.
 

03 Feb, 23 : 02:11 PM

Lonavala: Rs 1,500 Crore sanctioned for beautification Indrayani River

For the beautification of river Indrayani River, a DPR of Rs 1,500 crore was prepared. This work will be carried out from Lonavala to Tuljapur. The Forest Department land at Lions Point is also going to be bought by the government, and various tourism projects are going to be implemented at that place to attract tourists. 

03 Feb, 23 : 02:24 PM

Anil Parab says BMC commissioner must present interim budget for only four months till BMC elections are held

Shiv Sena leader and former Maharashtra minister Anil Parab said that there were no elected corporators in Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), municipal commissioner and administrator Iqbal Singh must present the interim budget for only four months till BMC elections are held.

03 Feb, 23 : 02:25 PM

After Amul, Gowardhan Milk Price increased by 2 Rs per litre

Following in the footsteps of Amul, Gowardhan Milk has increased the price of milk by Rs 2 per litre, effective February 2. The Gowardhan Gold variant will now be Rs 56 per litre from its earlier Rs 54. For the second time in a month, the brand has raised the price of milk.

03 Feb, 23 : 02:58 PM

Karnataka CM Bommai pledges Rs 100 crore for border development authority over row with Maharashtra

Announcing that Rs 100 crore will be released to the Karnataka Border Areas Development Authority before March 31, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai  said there was an urgent need to take up development in the areas of education, industry, infrastructure, and for promoting Kannada.

03 Feb, 23 : 03:11 PM

MLC Election Result: MVA candidate Dhiraj Lingade wins from Amravati division graduates constituency

The BJP has suffered a significant setback in Amravati. Finally, after 32 hours of counting votes, Maha Vikas Aghadi candidate Dhiraj Lingade has won. BJP candidate Ranjit Patil has lost. This is considered a big blow to the BJP in the Amravati region. Lingade got 46344 votes, while BJP candidate Ranjit Patil got 42962 votes. Lingade won by 3382 votes.

03 Feb, 23 : 03:24 PM

Ahead of state budget Devendra Fadnavis urges people to share suggestions

Ahead of the state budget in Maharashtra, deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis urged the citizens to share suggestions for the budget.

03 Feb, 23 : 03:41 PM

Maharashtra: Two detained for raising slogans in front of CM Eknath Shinde regarding demand of Vidarbha state

Two people have been detained for raising slogans in front of CM Eknath Shinde regarding the demand of Vidarbha state, during the Literary Conference program in Wardha. Police took both of them into custody.
 

03 Feb, 23 : 04:10 PM

SC asks Maha govt to ensure no hate speeches at Hindu body's proposed event in Mumbai on Feb 5

The Supreme Court asked the Maharashtra government to ensure that no hate speeches are delivered if authorities allow the Hindu Jan Akrosh Morcha to hold an event in Mumbai on February 5.

03 Feb, 23 : 04:16 PM

MSRTC bus conductor suspended for allegedly leaving his bus midway to drink alcohol

Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus conductor was suspended for allegedly leaving his bus mid-route in Latur to drink alcohol, an official said.

03 Feb, 23 : 04:33 PM

MLC: Who are the big winners and losers, check complete list

Results for all five teachers' constituencies have been declared. The Maha Vikas Aghadi triumphed in Nagpur, Aurangabad, and Amravati. While In Nashik, an independent candidate has won. In Konkan, however, the BJP has pulled off a victory.

03 Feb, 23 : 04:41 PM

Bombay HC refuses to stop tender for sanitary napkins for govt school
 

Bombay High Court rejected a petition that objected to certain conditions in Maharashtra government’s tender to procure sanitary napkins for girls in state-run schools, noting that the safety and hygiene of the students are important and that the clauses are necessary to maintain quality.

03 Feb, 23 : 05:17 PM

Special court grants bail to former Maha minister Anil Deshmukh's aide in corruption case

A special court granted bail to Kundan Shinde, an aide of former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh, in a corruption case being probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

03 Feb, 23 : 05:43 PM

Mumbai: Over nine lakh fake coins seized from Malad area

In a joint operation with Delhi Police, over nine lakh counterfeit Indian coins were seized from a car in Malad area and one accused was arrrested, a senior offcier said.

03 Feb, 23 : 05:58 PM

Nana Patole claims many BJP leaders helped MVA in Nagpur and Amravati to secure victory in Maha MLC polls

Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole claimed many Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) leaders helped the MVA in Vidarbha to secure victory in the Legislative Council polls and that the saffron party’s house will crumble.
 

03 Feb, 23 : 06:08 PM

Shinde faction MLA Sanjay Gaikwad blames BJP for defeat in Amravati

Elections were held for five seats in the Legislative Council. In this result, Maha Vikas Aghadi gave a big push to the BJP. The BJP had to face defeat in two other places except for the Konkan teachers' constituency.

03 Feb, 23 : 06:23 PM

Mumbai: State's first transgender ward opens at Mumbai's hospital

The Maharashtra government has started the state's first dedicated transgender ward at the state-run Gokuldas Tejpal Hospital, which is located near Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT).

03 Feb, 23 : 06:42 PM

Mumbai: Man shares video of 2 passengers who misbehaved in local train

A man who was travelling in a Mumbai local train shared a video of two people on a Mumbai local train who ‘misbehaved’ with him when he objected to the way they were sitting.
 

03 Feb, 23 : 06:56 PM

Congress state president Nana Patole reacts to Ajit Pawar's statement

The results of the state's legislative council elections have been declared. The Nashik seat was in the headlines during this election because Satyajit Tambe of Congress stunned the party by registering an independent nomination. 

03 Feb, 23 : 07:16 PM

Union Budget allots Rs 1,121 crore for rail projects in Mumbai

The Union Budget has allocated Rs 1,121.21 crore for various Metropolitan Transport Projects (MTPs) in Mumbai with a substantial 91 per cent increase in funds for the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP).

03 Feb, 23 : 07:30 PM

Aurangabad: Dummy candidate appears for CAPF exam, held

A dummy candidate has been arrested here for appearing for the online recruitment examination of the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) and Assam Rifles in Aurangabad, police said on Friday.

03 Feb, 23 : 07:45 PM

Telagana CM K Chandrashekar Rao says Bharat Rashtra Samithi will fight Maha polls showcasing our state’s progress

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi will contest all elections in Maharashtra henceforth by showcasing the progress Telangana has made in nine years under Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, a minister of the southern state said.

03 Feb, 23 : 08:09 PM

Pune: MPSC aspirants protest to implement new exam pattern from 2023

A few days ago, Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) aspirants in Pune city staged a protest. They made the demand that the new pattern of MPSC should be implemented in 2025. 

03 Feb, 23 : 08:29 PM

Aaditya Thackeray hits out at Eknath Shinde for directing BMC to install air purifier towers says, Absolute waste of public money

Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray hit out at Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde for directing the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to install air purifier towers across the city along the lines of those in Delhi, Gurugram and Lucknow in the wake of the poor Mumbai air quality.
 

03 Feb, 23 : 08:35 PM

NCP leader Ajit Pawar suggests Congress allow Satyajeet Tambe to return

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar said the Congress should take back into its fold rebel leader Satyajit Tambe even as state Congress chief Nana Patole said the party high command will take a call on the issue.