The accused duo arrested by the Mumbai Police's Crime Branch in connection with actor Salman Khan's house firing incident will be brought to the city on Tuesday via flight. Their flight is expected to arrive in the city at 10 am. The duo were arrested within 48 hours of the incident from Gujarat's Bhuj early on Tuesday morning. The accused were taken in police custody within 48 hours/ Sourced Photo The two arrested accused had fled to the neighbouring state after they opened fire at least four rounds outside Salman Khan's residence in Galaxy Apartment in Mumbai's Bandra at around 5 am on April 14. Earlier on Monday, the Navi Mumbai Police had detained two individuals associated with the motorcycle bearing a Raigad registration number used by the shooters. The shooters had fled to Gujarat after the incident/ Sourced Photo "The motorcycle, with a Raigad registration number plate captured in CCTV footage, is under investigation to determine if it was sold, reported missing, or stolen," an official had said.
16 April,2024 08:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanThe 2024 Lok Sabha poll is a fight between ‘vikas purush’ Narendra Modi on one side and the ‘khichdi yuti’ (ragtag alliance) of Rahul Gandhi on the other, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Monday. Addressing rallies for BJP’s Bhandara-Gondia Lok Sabha candidate Sunil Mendhe in Tumsar, Tirora and Paoni, he asked people to ensure Modi becomes prime minister for a third time so that the country’s continues to be on the path of development. “This is not gram panchayat polls. It is for the Lok Sabha. It is to elect a government for the next five years and it will decide the future path of progress of the nation,” Fadnavis said. He said Modi was the engine while all ruling allies were coaches and there was place for all to sit, whereas the opposition INDIA bloc is full of so-called engines without coaches. In his third term, Modi will ensure farmers get round-the-clock electricity for irrigation due to the Centre’s solar power schemes, he said, adding that one crore families are already registered for the ‘Surya Ghar’ scheme. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
16 April,2024 05:28 AM IST | Gondia | AgenciesSugar belt’s Sangli has joined the list of rebellion with a possibility of nomination from Vishal Patil, who didn't get to represent Congress because his party hadn’t been able to claim the constituency before Shiv Sena (UBT) declared its candidate unilaterally. Till 2014, the Congress hadn’t lost this historic seat. Sangli has given the state one of its finest CMs, the late Vasantdada Patil, and many other towering leaders. Vishal is Vasantdada’s ambitious grandson. He enjoys support from the local leaders, who had given an option of a friendly fight with Shiv Sena (UBT), but it hasn’t worked out. Uddhav Thackeray had given a stern warning to the Congress to amend its ways in Sangli or break up. Uddhav had warned Congress to amend its ways in Sangli He reiterated on Monday that the ‘good leaders’ in Congress should convince the juniors in Sangli. Little wonder, then, the Sangli leaders were summoned to meet state in-charge Ramesh Chennithala in Nagpur on Monday. Insider said that the mood in Sangli Congress is upbeat despite being upset over the denial. The local rank and file have vowed to teach ‘detractors’ in the Congress and MVA a lesson by making Sena (UBT)’s candidate, national-level wrestler Chandrahar Patil's run extremely difficult. BJP’s two-time MP Sanjaykaka Patil makes the fight triangular, and he will be the one laughing all the way to the vote bank, thanks to the division of votes on May 7. The ruling camp is not devoid of rebellion. In Madha near Sangli, the BJP has lost a strong leader Dhairyashil Mohite Patil to Sharad Pawar’s NCP. Mohite Patil chose to be NCP (SP)’s candidate instead of rebelling. The BJP has swung into action to control the damage it sees coming its way. Far from Sangli and Madha, BJP’s prospects are under threat in Vidarbha cotton belt’s Amravati, where the ruling alliance partner Prahar Party has fielded a potential disruptor. Prahar’s candidate is an import from Sena (UBT) Dinesh Boob, who was upset because Uddhav Thackeray handed the segment to the Congress. When in alliance with BJP, the undivided Sena had Amravati for the past three decades. This election, the BJP took Amravati and inducted independent MP Navneet Rana ahead of filing of nominations. Rebellion in Amravati has many facets. Boob’s candidature is a fallout of animosity between Prahar chief, former minister Bacchu Kadu and Rana. BJP has fielded Rana despite opposition from its local rank and Shiv Sena (Shinde). Known for his unconventional ways of protesting, Kadu is out to prove his nuisance value yet again. This time, his targets are DCM Devendra Fadnavis and CM Eknath Shinde, who hasn't made him minister despite being a member of Uddhav Thackeray’s MVA team. His strength is his two MLAs in the Amravati Lok Sabha constituency. It is now clear that not just the Kadu-Rana animosity, but the unrest in both Sena factions has contributed a great deal to make the Amravati contest, one among Vidarbha’s 10, very tricky.
16 April,2024 05:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Dharmendra JoreNellai namathu ellai, Kumari namathu thollai,” said the consummate wordsmith, the late TN CM K Karunanidhi. Loosely, it meant Tirunelveli, the second southernmost district in the Indian subcontinent, is the DMK’s limit; Kanyakumari, the southern tip, is a menace for the party. The playful jibe is understandable, as the Nagercoil-Kanyakumari belt has proven a tough nut to crack for the Dravidian parties. This is largely down to the popularity of the two national parties, and for a few brief years, even the Communists, which in turn is down to the nationalist fervour that the people here exhibit. Pon Radhakrishnan canvassing in the coastal fishing villages of Kanyakumari “The place has always been strongly nationalist, from the time the Tamil-speaking people strove to join Tamil Nadu from Kerala when linguistic boundaries were being drawn,” said Pon Radhakrishnan, the BJP’s Lok Sabha candidate here. “The region has voted for MPs like A Nesamony, who spearheaded that agitation and K Kamaraj, one of the Congress’s tallest leaders.” Radhakrishnan could add himself to the list of strong nationalist leaders who have represented the region in Parliament. BJP’s great hope After losing out against the Congress’s businessman-politician Vasanth Kumar in 2019, when the DMK-Congress alliance swept the Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu, Radhakrishnan, 72, is again in the fray. This time, too, he is the BJP’s great hope in TN. While it may yet win a few other seats, this seat was supposed to have been locked and loaded. Which in itself is a great achievement, considering the demographic of the region–50 per cent Hindus, and 46 per cent Christians. And even inside this, there is another sub-community of fisherfolk, who account for a fifth of the total voters, numbering anywhere between 1.5 lakh to 2 lakh. Tricky arithmetic “Ponnar [as Radhakrishnan is usually addressed around here] has won twice, and on both occasions, it has been due to a splintering of the Christian votes,” said N Swaminathan, a popular YouTuber in the region. “In 2014, especially, he benefitted because all major parties fought alone. Among them, the DMK, AMK, and CPM fielded Christian candidates, splitting the community votes, and leaving Radhakrishnan in the clear,” he said. A pocket that has proven to be a tough nut to crack for the BJP. Pics/BJP ADMK the wildcard This time, too, Radhakrishnan was banking on something similar happening. For starters, the fishing community was upset with the Congress for not giving it any representation in its ranks. Second, the ADMK fielded a Christian candidate from the community, Nazareth Basilian. He had generated good early buzz and was expected to secure a majority of the around 2 lakh fishing community votes. Third, the BJP, for its part had been cultivating Christian support, coveting those who had beef with the Church, and assorted neighbourhood troublemakers. And suddenly, in a pocket where it never won anything, it currently looked good for 10,000-odd votes. Butterfly effect All looked good for a BJP win, albeit one that will have to be hard-fought and might have been very narrow. Then, in February, three-time local Congress MLA Vijayadharani resigned and joined the BJP. Her grouse was said to be that the party had ignored her for floor leader in the Assembly, and again as Lok Sabha candidate in 2019 and a third time when it did not make her contest by the by-poll caused by the then MP Vasanth Kumar’s death. The Congress party started making the right noises, and said it would move for her disqualification for jumping ship. To avoid this, Vijayadharani resigned from her post as MLA, necessitating a by-election for her Vilavancode constituency. “In all this, remember, she was not bringing anything special to the table in the BJP,” said an insider. Pon Radhakrishnan, BJP candidate Congress masterstroke In a rare moment when it has outsmarted the BJP in recent years in the political arena, the Congress said it will field a candidate from the fishing community for the by-poll, which will also happen on April 19. In one swoop, the party had managed to please the community, and made them wonder what purpose voting for ADMK will serve now. “It was a very basic error on behalf of the BJP,” said Swaminathan. “They could have told her to wait till the elections were over. But they did not anticipate that the Congress would field a candidate from the fishing community for the by-poll. In opening a door for a disgruntled MLA who had not much to offer, they effectively slammed another door on themselves.” ADMK off chessboard Rumours suggest that the fishing community elders have told Basilian to go easy on the campaigning and not allow the fishing community vote to split, which will help the BJP. Lending credence to these whispers, he has been campaigning in Hindu areas the past few days, areas which are most likely to vote for the BJP. Vijay Vasanth vs Pon Radhakrishnan Uphill task for BJP “Basilian is a good man, so is Ponnar,” said Father Peter Benedict, of the Malankara Syrian Catholic Church. “But we have to vote for a party that will uphold the Constitution. We are not telling them which party to vote for, but I guess people get the message. We have nothing against Ponnar. He has done so much for the constituency. On the other hand, the Congress has wasted so many years of opportunity to do good work. But our community has to do the right thing when it comes to upholding the Constitution and its values.” Back at the BJP office, the mood is still upbeat, considering that Modi is coming again to campaign in Ambasamudram, Tirunelveli, for its southern candidates. But scratch the surface, and a senior party functionary admits. “Till yesterday, we were confident. But tomorrow, who knows? That is the thing with religion. You can never say.”
16 April,2024 05:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Krishna Kumar Padmanabhan
Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) will temporarily close down its runways for pre-monsoon maintenance and repair work on May 9. The annual monsoon contingency plan involves the temporary closure of its primary runway 09/27 and secondary runway 14/32 from 11 am to 5 pm on Thursday, May 9, for the maintenance and repair work. A NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) which is an official communication between airport and airlines has been issued to inform airlines and pilots about the temporary closure. The NOTAM whose copy is with mid-day reads, “RWY 09/27 AND RWY 14/32 NOT AVBL FOR LDG AND TKOF DUE PRE MONSOON PREVENTIVE MAINT OF INT RWY (SIC)” “This proactive measure aims to enhance runway resilience and ensure smooth operations, particularly during the monsoon season. Operations are expected to resume as usual from May 9, 2024, post 1700hrs,” said a press statement from CSMIA. The press statement added that the yearly practice of runway maintenance work is crucial for the airport's operational continuity and passengers' safety. It involves specialists in engineering and airside teams inspecting the runway surface for wear and tear that may have occurred due to day-to-day operations. This helps in strengthening the airside strip and ensures safe landings and take-offs during monsoon. “CSMIA's primary runway 09/27 spans 3448m x 60m, and the secondary runway 14/32 spans 2871m x 45m. The maintenance work will include repairing any damage to the runways that may have occurred due to regular use, addressing concerns such as water logging, and ensuring the durability and longevity of the runway infrastructure,” the press statement stated. “CSMIA has strategically and meticulously planned the runway maintenance work in collaboration with its multiple stakeholders, including airlines and aviation authorities. As a collective goal to ensure zero inconvenience to its passengers, CSMIA has intimated all its relevant stakeholders six months in advance. This has also helped airlines to plan their flight schedules accordingly,” said a spokesperson. 11 am-5 pmDuration during which runways will be closed
16 April,2024 05:07 AM IST | Mumbai | Prasun ChoudhariIn a surprising twist, what began as a straightforward electoral showdown between the NCP and BJP in the Wardha parliamentary constituency has now devolved into a familial feud, pitting father-in-law against daughter-in-law. Pooja Shendre Tadas, 32, the daughter-in-law of BJP candidate Ramdas Tadas, has decided to run independently. Last week, a matter that had been whispered about in Wardha suddenly reverberated throughout the entire state when Pooja, on Thursday, publicly accused the Tadas family of harassment, assault, and torture. She also voiced concerns about threats to her own and her seventeen-month-old son’s safety. This shift from caste politics to personal dynamics injects a high-pitched family drama into the already heated battle for power and prestige. The politics of WardhaSince 1952, the Wardha constituency has seen political shifts, with Congress dominating for 38 years until 1989. Vasant Sathe led the party’s representation until then. In 1991, CPI broke Congress’s streak, followed by BJP’s Vijay Mudhe in 1996. Dutta Meghe reclaimed it for Congress in 1998, succeeded by Prabha Rau in 1999. BJP’s Ramdas Tadas has held the seat since 2014. BJP’s candidate Ramdas Tadas meeting villagers in Wardha. Pics/Satej Shinde Once a Congress bastionFamous for Mahatma Gandhi’s Sevagram Ashram, Wardha is buzzing with talks of Congress’s absence in this election, despite its historical dominance with 12 wins out of 17 elections. This time, two-time Congress MLA Amar Kale’s switch to NCP has stirred the political pot. Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis took a dig at the NCP-Congress alliance, aiming to erase Congress’s presence in Wardha, highlighting their electoral gains in recent assembly polls. The caste politics and seat sharingKale, who belongs to Kunbi community, is a two-time legislator and NCP (SP) leader Anil Deshmukh’s nephew. He joined the party last month. Kale hopes to gain from the sizable Kunbi presence in the constituency. Meanwhile, Tadas belongs to the Teli community, which too has a sizable presence in the region. NCP had, over the years, left the seat for Congress. But this time NCP (SP) got the seat after giving up on its claim over the Bhandara-Gondia and Buldhana seats. Wardha’s vote mathsWardha, a rural parliamentary constituency, is known for its unpredictable politics. Spread across six assembly constituencies, it boasts an 86.76 per cent literacy rate. BJP’s Ramdas Tadas seeks a third consecutive win here, confident in his track record and BJP’s stronghold. Tadas secured significant victories in 2014 and 2019, dominating the polls against Congress candidates. On his prospects in the upcoming polls, Tadas claimed that he is confident of achieving a hat-trick of wins. He said, “We have done good work in the constituency and for its people. Besides five MLAs, in the district, the party is also ruling the zilla parishad, panchayat samiti, in nagar parishad too. We are in a stronger position due to the various schemes launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. I do not see any problems in winning a third straight term.” Pooja Tadas with her son at her residence The Wardha cultureWardha epitomises Marathi culture. It is renowned as Mahatma Gandhi’s ‘karmabhoomi’ of the freedom movement. With landmarks like Sevagram Ashram and a rich textile heritage, it’s a tourist hotspot. Despite its cultural richness, Wardha has seen limited development compared to the neighbouring districts. The family feudPooja Shendre Tadas alleges a harrowing tale of deception and abuse, claiming, “My story is straight out of a crime reality series.” Accusing her husband, Pankaj Tadas, son of BJP candidate Ramdas Tadas, she asserts her candidacy for the Lok Sabha elections against her father-in-law. According to her account, she was coerced into marriage to protect her husband from a rape accusation. She endured abuse and neglect, yet remains determined in her pursuit of justice, seeking support from her father-in-law. Pooja said, “I first met Pankaj in 2014... Later, when I became pregnant the first time, he gave me medications to abort, he then coerced me into signing marriage certificates... He referred to me as his mistress... Assaulted me with an iron rod.” She added, “The marriage ceremony was a sham, performed for the media. Despite my second pregnancy, he denied paternity and demanded a DNA test.” Despite her readiness for a DNA test, Pooja expresses concerns over the potential misuse of influence. “I advocate for a transparent DNA test by an impartial agency,” she stated. Despite her father’s recent death, she remains resolute, aiming not only for her son’s rights but also for women facing similar hardships. The election is a platform, but her ultimate goal is justice, supported by her organisation, the Pooja Foundation. Talking to the media on April 14, Pankaj said that this honey trap was to defame them. “I have enough proof to prove the woman is defaming us by making all this up, and this is a honey trap to defame me and my family. In the court, we have also demanded a DNA test. The matter is now in court and so we cannot comment any more,” Tadas said. Ramdas, who is busy campaigning for the Lok Sabha polls, refuted all allegations, claiming no association with his son or daughter-in-law. He even said that he had disowned his son and daughter-in-law after all this and had no association. He dismissed the accusations as a ploy by opposition parties to tarnish his image, emphasising that the issue of his son’s marriage was old and being exploited for electoral purposes. 12No of LS elections Cong has won in Wardha
16 April,2024 04:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Dipti SinghThe Bombay High Court (HC) strongly criticised the Sakinaka police and directed them to assign a female constable from the Nirbhaya Squad to safeguard schoolgirls who have reportedly faced harassment from a group of minor boys over several months. Justice R P Mohitey Dhere and Justice Manjusha Ajay Deshpande presided over the case, with the bench instructing the Sakinaka police to ensure the presence of a Nirbhaya Squad constable whenever the girls attend school or tuition. On January 19 mid-day had highlighted a group of minor boys indulged in constant harassment of the girls from school in Sakinaka. The girls alleged that the boys often stalked them and even threw eggs at them when confronted. Neither the cops nor the school authorities helped the distressed girls despite repeated complaints. The family then approached the HC seeking its intervention. Despite parental confrontation, the harassers remain unaffected “We had submitted a letter to the Sakinaka police and had stated that the boys continued to harass the girls. We also mentioned this in court and hence the court has ordered the protection for about two weeks to ensure the safety of the girls,” said Advocate Pankaj Mishra, who represented the victims. According to the victim’s parents, the girls have been allegedly followed by the boys on bikes when on their way to school. “As soon as the boy’s 10th standard examination was over, the harassment began again. On April 1, when our daughter was coming home, one boy followed her on a two-wheeler, and then on April 4, the boys followed her at night when we were taking her to the doctor. We wrote a letter to the Sakinaka police and stated that we are not satisfied with the security provided by the police,” said the 14-year-old victim’s mother. Three of the alleged harassers outside the school compound “The High Court had instructed that a police van should be deployed near the school premises but there have been times when the van wasn’t present. We are worried about the safety of the girls,” said the 14-year-old victim’s father. According to the Sakinaka police, the boys are currently being counselled. “The boys are currently being counselled by an NGO. We will ensure that the girls feel safe. A female constable will be deployed tomorrow onwards as instructed by the court,” said a police officer. “We fear that the female cop would come for two days and then disappear and the harassment will continue,” added the victim’s mother. TwoNo of weeks a woman constable will be deployed
16 April,2024 04:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Apoorva AgasheA Security guard has been arrested by the Samta Nagar police for killing his girlfriend in the early hours of Sunday. According to the police, the accused Dambar Bahadur, 33, and Hemkumari, 30—both Nepali nationals—connected on Facebook around six months ago. Bahadur was working as a security guard and Hemkumari was employed as a caretaker for a patient in the same locality. The two were involved in a romantic relationship and often met at Bahadur's security cabin located in Chinmay Cooperative Housing Society at Ashok Nagar, Kandivali East. On the night of April 14, Hemkumari visited Bahadur in his security cabin to celebrate her birthday. The two consumed alcohol after which Hemkumari became emotional, reflecting on her two failed marriages. In her distressed state, she began banging her head against the cabin wall. According to an officer from Samta Nagar police station, Bahadur tried to stop her but Hemkumari pushed him away. Enraged, he then held her and banged her head against the wall, resulting in her death. Realising that Hemkumari could not be revived from her unconscious state, Bahadur sought assistance from society members who subsequently alerted the police. Despite efforts to provide timely medical assistance, Hemkumari was pronounced dead at the hospital. The society members and police had assumed that she was unconscious due to the absence of visible bleeding from her head. Meanwhile, Bahadur who was detained by the police, confessed to the crime during questioning. “He has been formally arrested and charged with murder under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code,” the officer added.
16 April,2024 04:33 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanWhile there has been an unnecessary panic among the people in Vasai West about the leopard that was spotted in the Vasai fort, on Monday the forest department officials carried out a search operation in the area to locate the big cat. An official from the Maharashtra Forest Department said, “The camera trapping exercise in the area has been intensified. On Monday the officials even did a search operation in the area to locate the leopard. Officials have applied for permission to trap the leopard and are awaiting permission from the chief wildlife warden.” Residents are in a state of panic with the big cat yet to be trapped. Pics/Hanif Patel Locals staying in the area have been upset with the authorities as they have not yet trapped the leopard. Commenting on the same forest department official who did not wish to be named said, “Trapping a leopard requires permissions from the chief wildlife warden of the state and unless the same is received, we cannot trap the leopard. The forest department, along with the NGOs have been doing all the possible things. We can understand that people fear the leopard but the animal will not do anything unless it is provoked so we would like to request the residents to inform the forest department in case they spot a leopard and they should avoid doing anything that might disturb the the animal.” added the official. A wildlife lover from the area told mid-day, “Some local news channels which are active on YouTube are unnecessarily creating panic among the people about leopards because of which it is also becoming difficult for the forest department and the NGOs to work in the area.” A few days back the image of the leopard photographed on the camera trap near Vasai fort was matched with the forest department database and it was found that it was one of the leopards from Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary.” Officials from the forest department told mid-day that it was a male leopard. Researchers and forest department officials are also trying to find out the probable route or path the leopard might have taken to reach Vasai Fort.
16 April,2024 04:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet JadhavThe attempts to illegally reclaim the marshland near Versova village by dumping debris are coming at the cost of mangroves. The existence of the mangroves on the huge patch of marshland near Versova village adjacent to Shiv Gully is threatened by the illegal dumping of debris. A nature lover from Seven Bungalows requesting anonymity said, “I have been staying in the Seven Bungalows area and have been a regular visitor to the Versova village. There is a healthy mangrove patch next to Shiv Gully and for the last two to three years, the local land mafia has been systematically destroying it by dumping debris so that new structures can be constructed. The shocking fact is that the authorities are least bothered about mangroves and are hand in glove with the mafia.” Another concerned citizen who did not wish to be named told mid-day that a turf for cricket was also constructed illegally on the CRZ area adjacent to the Shiv Gully and in the last ten days a huge amount of debris was also dumped on the CRZ and mangroves patch in the same area. Environmentalist Stalin D also visited the location recently to see the dumping and encroachments himself. Stalin D has clicked the pictures of the location and has written an email to the Konkan commissioner, Mangroves Cell, Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority, Mumbai suburban Collector, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, BMC and Mumbai police commissioner. The illegal dumping of debris is destroying the mangroves at Versova village in Mumbai “This is to seek your urgent intervention in the rampant widespread dumping of debris and waste on Mangroves in Versova. Rapidly increasing encroachments are moving into mangroves and large-scale violation of CRZ laws and violation of the High Court orders protecting Mangroves is happening at the site. We are attaching geo-tagged photos of the site for easy location,” Stalin stated in his email. The environmentalist has also appealed to the authorities to remove the dumped material, restore the mangroves and prosecute those who are occupying the spaces which have been illegally reclaimed.
16 April,2024 03:22 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet JadhavAfter witnessing relatively mild weather, Mumbai and its neighbouring regions experienced scorching conditions since Monday afternoon, with Santacruz recording a maximum temperature of 39.9 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted that this heatwave will persist on Tuesday as well. Rabale in Thane reported the highest temperature at 41 degrees Celsius. The blistering heat of summer has arrived, causing Mumbaikars to feel as if the sun is drawing nearer. Since Friday, temperatures have been on the rise, reaching a maximum of 35.8 degrees Celsius. Saturday and Sunday also saw elevated temperatures, and by Monday, the mercury nearly reached 39 degrees Celsius in the suburbs. According to IMD Mumbai officials, there has been a delay in the onset of sea breezes, leading to a rise in daytime temperatures. From April 14 to 17, Mumbai and the surrounding metropolitan region, including Navi Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan, Badlapur and Karjat, experienced an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 40 degrees Celsius. However, the Colaba observatory recorded a somewhat normal temperature of 34.7 degrees Celsius compared to Santacruz, owing to its proximity to the sea. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued guidelines, including carrying water bottles, wearing caps, using umbrellas, and wearing sunglasses while outdoors. With such extreme conditions forecasted, citizens are advised to avoid venturing out between 11 am and 4 pm to mitigate the risk of heat-related illnesses. 11 am to 4 pmTime of the day citizens have been advised to stay home
16 April,2024 03:18 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentADVERTISEMENT
