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Real estate growth strongest in greater Mumbai region, says Mahantesh Sabarad
The Mumbai real estate sector, particularly in the greater MMR region like Thane, has thrived in the past two years, outpacing traditional growth markets. Companies like Raymond, Oberoi Realty, and Godrej, with investments in this area, are poised for strong performance amidst upcoming metro projects.
Maharashtra rain: Yellow alert issued in Thane, Mumbai; orange alert in Raigad, Ratnagiri
The Regional Meteorological Department of Mumbai has issued alerts for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in several areas of Maharashtra. Thane and Mumbai are under a yellow warning, while Raigad and Ratnagiri are under an orange alert for the next five days. Sindhudurg, Kolhapur, and Satara are also under an orange alert. Other areas like Nasik, Jalgaon, Amravati, and Bhandara have been issued a yellow alert. Due to heavy rains, the Fire Brigade Department in Thane responded to several rescue calls, including incidents of tree falls, wall collapses, and injuries to children at a football ground.
Maharashtra: Fire breaks out in Thane's Arjun Tower; dousing operations underway
A fire broke out in Arjun Tower on Gokhale Marg in Thane, Maharashtra, in the early hours of Saturday. Firefighters are currently at the scene working to extinguish the blaze. Thankfully, there have been no reported injuries thus far. Further details are awaited. This incident follows other recent fires in Mumbai and Dombivali, highlighting the importance of fire safety measures.
Fire breaks out at manufacturing unit in Maharashtra’s Thane; no casualties reported
Thane (Maharashtra): A massive fire broke out at a diaper manufacturing factory in Maharashtra’s Thane in the wee hours of June 11. Fire tenders rushed to the spot soon after receiving information about the incident and the efforts to douse the flames are underway. ...
How grocer fell victim to fake policewala's 'money laundering' threat, losing Rs 18 lakh
The imposter informed the victim of a purported money laundering case filed against him at the Lucknow police station. To evade arrest, he demanded Rs 18,02,999 from the grocer, as stated by an official from the Badlapur police station.
Two UBT Lok Sabha MPs in touch with Eknath Shinde, says Shiv Sena leader
"The two Lok Sabha members were unhappy with the manner in which Uddhav Thackeray sought votes from a particular community, who came in busloads," Mhaske, the newly elected Lok Sabha member from Thane, said. Mhaske said while two Lok Sabha member from Thackeray camp were in touch, four more would join them and support Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi.
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Lenders hope to recover at least 50% of Go First dues by auctioning land parcel
Go First Dues: Lenders will hold an auction of a land parcel measuring 94.7 acres at Thane in Mumbai on July 22. Lenders have stated that the land parcel is being sold to recover Rs 3918.5 crore. The reserve price of Rs 1965 crore equates to 50% recovery for banks.
BJP-led Mahayuti clinches seven out of 12 seats in Mumbai-Konkan belt
The Mumbai-Konkan coastal belt in Maharashtra favored the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, securing seven of 12 parliamentary seats. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde retained his hold in Thane and Kalyan constituencies, while Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena won three of four seats in Mumbai but lost in Raigad and Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg.
Day after 63-hour mega block, local train services hit on Central Railway
Mumbaikars faced delays in local train services on Central Railway due to new signalling system after mega blocks at Thane station.
Mumbai local trains: 63-hour mega block ends as Central Railway completes platform widening work at Thane station
Passengers commuting from Thane station in Mumbai received significant relief as the Central Railway announced the completion of widening work for platforms 5 and 6 on Sunday. The Central Railway provided insights into the special block undertaken for infrastructure enhancement at Thane station. The extension of platforms 5/6 involved widening by 2-3 meters across a length of 587 meters. This initiative was part of a 63-hour mega block at Thane railway station and a 36-hour special block at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus initiated by the Central Railway.
Puravankara acquires 12.75-acre land parcel on Thane’s Ghodbunder Road
Realty developer Puravankara's subsidiary, Purva Oak, acquired 12.75 acres in Thane's Patlipada for a premium residential project with an estimated potential of 18.20 lakh sq ft. The project, adding to Mumbai Metropolitan Region portfolio, has a potential gross development value of Rs 4,000 crores. Puravankara aims for strategic expansion and increased revenue contribution in the western region.
Mumbai CSMT, Thane platforms being extended to accommodate 24-coach trains: Central Railways
The Central Railways is working on Thane’s platform 5/6 and Mumbai CSMT’s platform 10/11 to run 24-coach trains. A 63-hour megablock that started Thursday midnight has affected suburban services. The block has lead to the cancellation of 930 suburban locals and 86 long-distance trains causing inconvenience to passengers. Extra UTS counters have been opened at Dadar for affected trains.
Central Railway's 63-hr block: Mumbai's suburban services grind to a halt as 930 local trains cancelled
Central Railway's suburban services faced disruptions due to a 63-hour block for widening platforms at Thane station, causing inconvenience to commuters. The Maharashtra government permitted public service vehicles in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region to operate during the block, easing travel woes. Railway authorities urged commuters to avoid non-essential train travel and announced the cancellation of several trains. Work progress at Thane station was ahead of schedule, with services expected to normalize soon.
Mumbai's Central Railway starts 63-hour mega block, commuters face delay, overcrowding on local trains
Mumbai Central Railway's suburban services faced delays and overcrowding due to a 63-hour block for platform widening at Thane, causing inconvenience to office-goers. Delays up to 30 minutes and packed trains were reported. CR cancelled six long-distance trains and 161 local services. CR has urged commuters to avoid unnecessary travel and instructed workplaces to accommodate work-from-home options.
Moving car catches fire in Thane, 11 escape unharmed
A multi-purpose utility vehicle (MUV) carrying eleven individuals, including five children, caught fire in Thane, Maharashtra. The driver noticed the fire while and managed to bring the vehicle to a stop. All occupants escaped unharmed before the vehicle was engulfed in flames near Viviana Mall on the Eastern Expressway. Firefighters extinguished the fire within half an hour, but the MUV was destroyed.
Mumbai set for another vertical boom, high rise buildings projected to rise over 30% this decade
The number of completed towers of over 40 Floors until 2023 were 154. Now between 2024 and 2030, the number of such towers will be 207. This means would be a 34 per cent jump between the two periods - from 154 towers until 2023 to 207 towers between 2024-2030. Anarock said these 207 towers are under various stages of construction presently with completion timeline anytime between 2024 and 2030.
Monsoon prep: Thane civic body identifies more than 4,000 dangerous, dilapidated buildings
Thane Municipal Corporation identified 4,297 dangerous buildings in Thane city. Some structures need to be vacated and demolished for safety measures.
Dombivli chemical factory blast: Death toll rises to 10 with recovery of one more body
A boiler blast and the resultant fire in Amudan Chemicals, located in Phase 2 of Dombivli MIDC, on Thursday killed nine persons and injured more than 60. The impact of the blast was so severe that it shattered window panes of houses and damaged cars, roads and electric poles in the vicinity, officials had said.
Dombivli factory blast: Owner remanded in police custody till May 29
A court in Maharashtra's Thane district has remanded Malay Mehta, the 38-year-old owner of Amudan Chemicals, in police custody until May 29 following an explosion at his factory in Dombivli that killed nine people and injured over 60. Mehta was produced before the magistrate court in Kalyan, where police sought his custody to investigate further, including determining if others were involved.
Maharashtra: Death toll climbs to 10 in Dombivali boiler blast, rescue operations underway
A boiler blast at a chemical factory in Dombivli has killed 10 people, with two still missing. Rescue operations continue amidst hazardous conditions. Chairman Siddhesh Kadam, under Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's directive, reviewed the site and emphasized relocating hazardous units to prevent future incidents. Opposition leader Ambadas Danve criticized safety lapses and the factory's proximity to residential areas. Thane Police have filed charges against the factory owners, who are currently absconding. Further details are awaited.
Eight dead, 60 injured in fire after blast at chemical factory in Thane, say officials
A boiler explosion in Thane affected multiple companies, leading to fatalities and injuries. Authorities like Kalyan tehsildar Sachin Shejal and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde are involved in the response efforts, including treatment and compensation for victims.
Thane chemical factory owners knew lapses might lead to explosion: FIR
A blast at a chemical company in Dombivli killed nine and injured over 60. The FIR implicated company owners/directors and management staff for negligence in compound mixing and storage, leading to the explosion. According to the FIR, some more people might be buried under the rubble of the factory that collapsed due to a blast in its boiler.
Non-cognisable offence registered against MoS Kapil Patil for yelling at police
Union Minister Kapil Patil has been accused of yelling at a policeman during the Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra's Thane district. A non-cognizable offence being registered against the minister. The official complaint stated that he obstructed the police officer's work and made threats. He has been charged Indian Penal Code sections 186, 504, and 506.
Go First's creditors to auction pledged land parcel in Thane
Creditors are set to auction a prime 94-acre land parcel in Thane near Mumbai, previously collateral for loans taken by Go First Airlines. The auction process involves major creditors and potential bidders amidst evolving legal challenges and financial considerations.
Modi wants to reclaim PM post instead of paving way for next generation, says Uddhav Thackeray
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for targeting him and NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar. Thackeray said Modi's desire is to reclaim the PM's post rather than pave the way for the next generation. Thackeray emphasized loyalty versus betrayal battle in the Lok Sabha election, highlighting the significance the coalition model against Modi's rhetoric.
Met Dept issues heatwave alert for Mumbai and Thane; expects thunderstorm
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave alert for Mumbai and Thane due to extreme temperatures exceeding 39 degrees Celsius. A thunderstorm is possible on Wednesday afternoon. The heatwave is expected to persist in Thane until Thursday, while Mumbai remains hot and humid. The country is bracing for the onset of the Southwest Monsoon, which is predicted to advance into the South Andaman Sea, parts of Southeast Bay of Bengal, and Nicobar Islands by May 19, 2024.
Signal failure disrupts Mumbai suburban train services of Central Railway
The signalling system was restored at 10.15 am and services on all the lines were resumed, the CR spokesperson said. The Central Railway's suburban network on the main corridor is spread from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in south Mumbai to Kalyan (in Thane district) and Khopoli (in Raigad).
Maharashtra: NCB busts interstate drug racket, seizes 3,600 Nitrazepam tablets, codeine syrup bottles in Thane, two held
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has busted an interstate drug syndicate, arresting two individuals at Kalyan Railway Station in Thane. The seizure included 3,600 Nitrazepam tablets and 270 bottles of Codeine syrup. The syndicate, operating across Maharashtra and Karnataka, was targeted based on intelligence indicating plans to smuggle drugs into the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The arrested individuals confessed to procuring the drugs for distribution in Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan, and other areas. The NCB is conducting further investigations to apprehend other members of the syndicate and dismantle the network.
Rs 1.88 crore scam: How "trusted" WhatsApp group on stock tips scammed Thane businessman
In a sophisticated scam that played out over WhatsApp, a businessman from Thane, Maharashtra, found himself defrauded of an astonishing Rs 1.88 crore. Operating a coaching class, the victim was ensnared into the fraudulent scheme after being added to a WhatsApp group named 'STOCK Vanguard (F)'. This group, comprising approximately 170 members, regularly disseminated stock tips and trading advice, initially convincing the businessman of its credibility.
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