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Congress leader Sunil Kedar issues warning to BJP: `Will fight till the end`

Sunil Kedar, a disqualified Congress MLA convicted to five years in jail for a district co-operative bank scam, has delivered a direct warning to the current Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) administration ahead of the Lok Sabha elections 2024. Kedar was recently sentenced to jail in connection with the district bank scandal and is currently on bail, reported ANI. The agency report added that Rashmi Barve, Kedar`s supporter, has been appointed the Congress candidate for the Ramtek Lok Sabha constituency, one…

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Maharashtra Child Rights body issues transport safety guidelines for all schools

In the wake of rising cases of students getting molested and harassed during their commute to and from school, the Maharashtra State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MSCPCR), on Friday, issued transport safety guidelines for all the schools to adhere to.  MSCPCR Chairperson Adv. Susieben Shah said that the guidelines are for the safety of children in school buses and school excursions and also include responsibilities of the school management towards child safety.  According to the guidelines, the…

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Mumbai: New BMC chief gets cracking on key issues before monsoon

After resuming office, newly appointed Brihanmumbai Municipal Commissioner (BMC), Bhushan Gagrani has taken a review of all monsoon-related work, including storm water drains, roads-potholes on Thursday. The meeting took place at the BMC headquarters, where all four additional commissioners, along with concerned officers from MMRDA, railways, and HoDs of the Storm Water Drains Department, and Roads Department were present. BMC Commissioner, Bhushan Gagrani takes review of all monsoon-related work Gagrani said, “The work of removing silt from the drains…

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Was compelled to launch Bharat Jodo yatras to highlight issues: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said he was compelled to launch his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra to highlight rising unemployment, inflation and hatred in society. Addressing the opposition INDIA bloc rally at Mumbai`s Shivaji Park after the conclusion of his nationwide yatra, Gandhi said PM Narendra Modi won`t be able to win the Lok Sabha elections without `EVMs, ED, CBI and Income Tax`, news wire PTI reported.  The former Congress president alleged that PM Modi had a `monopoly…

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Mumbai: Issues around Gokhale Bridge persist

Following the huge public outcry, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has requested the Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute to propose a solution to connect the Gokhale bridge and the Barfiwala flyover without demolishing the latter.  The misalignment between the bridge and the flyover attracted country-wide criticism towards the BMC. In a letter to VJTI Director Dr Sachin Kore, on Thursday, the BMC said that considering the public inconvenience at CD Barfiwala road junction, “the Municipal Commissioner has strongly instructed to convey…

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Ramadan 2024: Mumbai Police issues traffic restrictions in parts of city

Ahead of the Ramadan 2024, Mumbai Police on Saturday issued traffic restrictions in parts of south Mumbai. In an official traffic notification, Mumbai Police said that the holy month of Ramadan will begin from March 12 and will be going on till April 11 (Depending on moon sighting in India). It said that in the jurisdiction of Pydhonie Traffic Division of Mumbai vehicle users are requested to observe following traffic diversions in order to have smooth flow of traffic….

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Gokhale Bridge-Barfiwala flyover misalignment: BMC issues detailed clarification

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Tuesday issued a detailed clarification over reports circulating in media regarding the misalignment between the under construction Gopal Krishna Gokhale Bridge in Andheri and the Barfiwala Flyover. In response to reports circulating in various media outlets, the BMC said that the reconstruction work for the Gokhale Bridge, within the municipal portion, commenced on March 15, 2021, after the issuance of a work order on April 20, 2020. During the demolition phase of the old…

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Bombay HC issues notice to Maharashtra speaker on Ajit Pawar faction plea

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday issued a notice to Maharashtra assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar and 10 MLAs belonging to Sharad Pawar`s NCP faction on petitions challenging the speaker`s decision to not disqualify them, reported news agency PTI. Anil Patil, chief whip of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) led by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, had filed two petitions challenging the speaker`s decision to not disqualify 10 MLAs from the Sharad Pawar camp, reported PTI. A division bench of…

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DGCA issues notice to Air India over the incident of 80-year-old passenger

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday issued a show cause notice to Air India regarding the incident of an 80-year-old passenger who collapsed and later died after walking from a plane to the terminal at the Mumbai airport as he did not get a wheelchair, reported news wire PTI. Aviation regulator DGCA sought a report from Air India on the incident. On Friday, DGCA said it has issued a show cause notice to Air India for…

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Lollapalooza India 2024: Mumbai Police issues traffic advisory for motorists

Mumbai Police on Friday issued traffic advisory for motorists ahead of the Lollapalooza India 2024. The police also shared a list of route diversions on January 27-28. In a traffic advisory, Mumbai Police said, “A large number of visitors and vehicles are expected to visit Mahalaxmi Race Course on 27/01/2024 and 28/01/2024 (both days) between 12.00 hrs to 22.00 hrs.” The police said, in order to prevent obstruction, and inconvenience to the public the traffic arrangements and route diversions…

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