CHEMBUR
Passport renewal: High Court relief for man after wrong police verification
Bombay High Court intervenes to correct passport renewal rejection based on erroneous police report. Resident of Chembur gets justice after misunderstanding regarding civil case. Regional passport office instructed to reissue passport without further delay.
No jeans or T-shirts: Sena MLA seeks action against Mumbai college for imposing dress code; dubs it 'Talibani fatwa'
Shiv Sena MLA Pratap Sarnaik criticized a Mumbai college for its dress code banning jeans, T-shirts, and revealing outfits, labeling it a "Talibani fatwa." The college, N G Acharya and D K Marathe, issued the notice after previously imposing a dress code that was challenged in court. Sarnaik called for action against the college authorities.
After hijab ban, Mumbai college bars students from wearing T-shirts, torn jeans
The directive came after the Bombay High Court on June 26 refused to interfere in a decision taken by the college to impose a ban on hijab, burka and naqab on its premises, observing that such rules do not violate students' fundamental rights.
HC refuses to interfere in hijab ban decision of Mumbai college
The Bombay High Court upheld a city-based college's ban on hijab, burka, and naqab, dismissing a petition by nine students who argued it violated their fundamental rights. The court refused to interfere with the college's disciplinary dress code, which applies to all students. The college maintained that the ban was not against the Muslim community but was a uniform dress policy. The students, citing their right to practice religion and privacy, had sought intervention from university authorities before approaching the court.
Adani Electricity cuts power supply of 100 homes in Mumbai. Here's why
According to Adani Electricity, these defaulters are among the highest in any colony within their service areas, with outstanding bills accumulating over the years due to interest and penalties. A similar incident occurred in 2019 when power was cut off after residents stopped paying their bills, expecting developers to settle the dues once redevelopment projects were completed.
Adani Electricity cuts power supply of 100 homes in Mumbai. Here's why
According to Adani Electricity, these defaulters are among the highest in any colony within their service areas, with outstanding bills accumulating over the years due to interest and penalties. A similar incident occurred in 2019 when power was cut off after residents stopped paying their bills, expecting developers to settle the dues once redevelopment projects were completed.
Monsoon likely to reach Mumbai by June 9-10
The monsoon arrived in Maharashtra on June 6, starting from the southern Konkan region and is expected to advance to Ratnagiri and Solapur by June 7. Mumbai is likely to experience monsoon by June 9-10. Telangana has already seen early monsoon with good rainfall. Pre-monsoon rains provided relief in Mumbai, causing waterlogging in some areas.
SWAMIH Fund to invest Rs 160 cr to revive stalled slum rehab project in Mumbai’s Chembur
The government-backed SWAMIH I fund will invest Rs 160 crore in Stans Buildtech Homes' Sky Annex project in Mumbai's Chembur suburb. SBICAP Ventures provides the financing, and Colliers India assists in securing funding. The project aims to be completed with the support of SWAMIH I's corpus of over Rs 15,530 crore, with investors including SBI, LIC, and HDFC.
Did you know Avtar Saini, the ex-Intel India head killed while cycling, held 7 patents in chip design?
Avtar Saini, former head of Intel India, tragically passed away while cycling in Navi Mumbai. Saini, known for his contributions to Intel's microprocessors, held 7 patents and played a leadership role in the development of the Pentium processor and Intel's 64-bit architecture - the Itanium Processor.
Tragic Coincidence: Two fitness-loving tech leaders killed on Mumbai roads within a year
Former Intel India head Avtar Saini tragically passed away after being hit by a cab during cycling in Mumbai. Last year, Rajalakshmi Vijay, CEO of Altruist BPO, died last year while jogging when a car hit her.
Driver, whose cab fatally hit ex-Intel India head, says he lost control over vehicle as he dozed off
The cab driver has been booked under various Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections but he has not been arrested so far as the maximum imprisonment for sections applied against him is below seven years.
Avtar Saini, Ex-Intel India head, killed after being knocked down by cab while cycling in Mumbai
Former Intel India head Avtar Saini, known for his role in designing the Pentium processor, was tragically killed in a cycling accident in Navi Mumbai. Saini, 68, was hit by a speeding cab while riding with fellow cyclists. Despite wearing a helmet, he suffered severe injuries and was declared dead upon arrival at the hospital. The cab driver, Hrishikesh Khade, has been booked for rash and negligent driving causing death.
Decades-long Pursuit Ends: Fugitive from Chhota Rajan Gang nabbed for involvement in 1994 robbery case
Sabir Barkatali Lakhani, a fugitive associated with the Chhota Rajan gang, has been arrested in Surat, Gujarat, by the Mumbai police. Lakhani had been evading the law for 28 years after being involved in a 1994 robbery attempt. He was a member of the gang and had attacked an on-duty crime branch official during the incident. Lakhani and his cohorts were sentenced to five years in jail, but he managed to escape capture in 1995.
Mumbai reports second Zika case; 15-year-old girl in hospital and stable: BMC
The girl, who had other comorbidities, complained of fever and headache since August 20 and received treatment from a private hospital, the release said. She was on Tuesday shifted to a government hospital where her condition is stable, the corporation said.
Heavy rains lash Mumbai and suburbs; more heavy showers forecast in next 24 hours
Mumbai and its suburbs experienced heavy rainfall causing an alert to be issued by the weather department. The Central Railway's suburban services were affected due to the rain, coupled with the failure of an express train engine during morning rush hours. The India Meteorological Department's Mumbai center predicted "heavy rain in the city and suburbs with very heavy rainfall at isolated places" in the next 24 hours.
Showman Raj Kapoor's sprawling Chembur bungalow sold at Rs 100 cr
The house has been purchased by Godrej Properties Ltd.
Supreme Universal inks pact to develop 5-acre land parcel in Mumbai’s Chembur
The company has acquired the development rights of the said land parcel through its subsidiary Supreme Sky High LLP and will be investing nearly Rs 1,000 crore to develop the project.
Mumbai Police record actor Ranveer Singh's statement in nude photo-shoot case
The actor appeared before the investigating officer around 7 am on Monday and his statement was recorded, the official said. Ranveer Singh left the police station around 9.30 am, the official said adding that the actor will be called again, if required.
Heavy rains in Mumbai; MeT dept forecasts occasional intense showers in next 24 hours
The civic officials said that there was no report so far of any major water-logging in low-lying areas. Trains and bus services of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) were running normally.
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