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The newly introduced intranasal vaccine for Covid-19 - iNCOVACC in Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)-run vaccination centers is getting a lukewarm response from the beneficiaries. According to the data from the BMC, 89 beneficiaries have been vaccinated with the intranasal vaccine in Mumbai until May 18... [Read More]
19 May,2023 11:31 AM IST | Mumbai | Anagha Sawant800 women in Jogeshwari and Aarey Colony areas have been recently trained to read and write basic Marathi... [Read More]
13 May,2023 01:08 PM IST | Mumbai | Anagha SawantEarlier, the residents of Chandivali and Khairani Road areas had complained about air pollution and smoke emanating from ready-mix concrete (RMC) plants and chimneys of factories in their vicinity. The complaint led to the action taken by BMC’s L ward against the foundries and the chimneys causing pollution in the area around two weeks ago... [Read More]
26 April,2023 07:27 PM IST | Mumbai | Anagha SawantAccording to the zoo authority, the ice popsicles given to the animals during the summer season are helping them to get through the heatwave... [Read More]
21 April,2023 11:38 AM IST | Mumbai | Anagha SawantA suburban veterinary hospital in Parel has reported that 30 different animals and birds have been admitted to the hospital this week due to dehydration... [Read More]
06 April,2023 12:08 PM IST | Mumbai | Anagha SawantThe Uran railway line in Navi Mumbai, with its five new stations, received approval from the Commissioner of Railway Safety to run passenger trains in mid-March. Presently it awaits a formal inauguration by politicians, delaying the use of promised new lines and stations. Reports Rajendra Aklekar (Pics/File Photo)... [Read More]
30 May,2023 11:11 AM ISTThe Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to appoint private agencies to survey each ward and identify hazards, which will be fixed by the civic body ahead of the monsoon. Activists have slammed the BMC for spending money on this exercise and depending on private agencies. Reports Sameer Surve (Pic/File Photo)... [Read More]
30 May,2023 09:41 AM ISTWhile dogs are known to be loyal pets, street canines seem to be targeting people more frequently, surpassing pre-COVID levels of incidents. According to BMC Health Department data, the city reported 74,279 dog bite cases in 2019. In the year 2022, the number of dog bite cases rose to 78,756. Reports Suraj Pandey (Representative image/iStock)... [Read More]
29 May,2023 11:10 AM IST | MumbaiThe 32-year-old dream of establishing east-west connectivity in Vidyavihar registered a major milestone on Saturday night, with the BMC installing the nation’s longest girder on the railway track. The bridge is expected to be ready by May 2024. see pics (Photo/Sameer Markande, Pradeep Dhivar)... [Read More]
29 May,2023 09:29 AM ISTOn Sunday morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Parliament building in New Delhi. PM Modi inaugurated the new Parliament building in the presence of a large number of dignitaries and priests. See pics (Photo/PTI)... [Read More]
28 May,2023 10:49 AM ISTA fire that broke out in a high rise near Mumbai`s Breach Candy hospital late Saturday night, has been extinguished, informed officials. A Level-2 fire broke out in two flats on the 12th floor of the residential building. Two people were rescued from the staircase. See pics (Photo/Ashish Raje)... [Read More]
28 May,2023 09:36 AM ISTAs the Shirdi-Bharvir stretch near Nashik of the Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi highway will be opening today for vehicles, the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) authority has installed Impact Attenuator technology also known as a crash cushion in order to prevent road accidents. See pics (Photo/MSRDC)... [Read More]
26 May,2023 01:33 PM ISTAC local train passengers on Central Railway and Western Railway have been growing exponentially but are still low compared to the overall passenger count owing to the lack of more trains and other related factors. Passenger numbers have increased by 228 per cent on CR and 309 per cent on WR compared to May 2022. Reports Rajendra Aklekar (Pic/File Photo)... [Read More]
26 May,2023 11:59 AM ISTEach year, the IIFA Awards night brings together some of the biggest stars from the Indian film industry and IIFA Awards 2023 was no exception. IIFA Awards 2023 was a night of glitz and glam with film stars gracing the event. The event saw the presence of Vicky Kaushal, Sara Ali Khan, Anubhav Bassi, Fardeen Khan, Rajkumar Rao, Babil Khan, Esha Gupta, Sanjay Kapoor, Chunkey Pandey, Rakhi Sawant, A R Rehman and many more.... [Read More]
29 May,2023 02:36 PM ISTAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attended `Hindu Ekta Yatra` in Hyderabad’s Karimnagar of Telangana on May 13. Addressing the rally, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma targeted AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi over the recently released film ‘The Kerala Story’ which raised controversies and political discussions. He said that ‘Love Jihad’ has raised an alarm in Assam that led to the closing of 600 ‘Madarsas’ in 2 years and assured to shut another 300 in one year. Earlier, Owaisi had questioned the filmmakers of ‘The Kerala Story’ if the movie is based on facts or fiction.... [Read More]
15 May,2023 04:04 PM IST | MumbaiRakhi Sawant and Sherlyn Chopra have become friends months after they filed police complaints against each other. On Wednesday, Sherlyn came out in support of Rakhi in her fight against her husband Adil Khan Durrani, who is currently in judicial custody. Rakhi has filed an FIR against Adil, accusing him taking her money without her consent, domestic violence and dowry harassment. Sherlyn, who had earlier said that it was Adil, who became a victim of Rakhi`s antics, called him a ‘thug’ on Wednesday.... [Read More]
16 February,2023 08:47 PM IST | MumbaiActress Rakhi Sawant’s husband Adil Khan Durrani was arrested after Rakhi filed complaint of domestic violence against him. Meanwhile, Rakhi Sawant’s friend Sangeeta Kapure talked about Rakhi’s relationship with Adil Durrani.... [Read More]
10 February,2023 05:52 PM IST | MumbaiActress Rakhi Sawant’s husband Adil Khan Durrani has allegedly been arrested. Rakhi herself has admitted that it was she, who had lodged a complaint against her husband after he reportedly slapped her. It is being said that Adil was at Rakhi’s house when cops from the Oshiwara police station came and took him in for questioning. Rakhi Sawant talked to media post her medical check up and said she is awaiting results. Meanwhile, she also talked about her ex-husband and said he has been supportive. Rakhi also talked about Adil Durrani’s family while interacting with the media... [Read More]
09 February,2023 09:42 PM ISTActress Rakhi Sawant’s husband Adil Khan Durrani has allegedly been arrested. Rakhi herself has admitted that it was she, who had lodged a complaint against her husband after he reportedly slapped her. It is being said that Adil was at Rakhi’s house when cops from the Oshiwara police station came and took him in for questioning. Rakhi Sawant’s lawyer talked to the media about the sections under which Adil is arrested and informed the media that rest of the proceedings will happen in the court.... [Read More]
08 February,2023 05:12 PM ISTActress Rakhi Sawant’s husband Adil Khan Durrani has allegedly been arrested today. Rakhi herself has admitted that it was she, who had lodged a complaint against her husband after he reportedly slapped her. It is being said that Adil was at Rakhi’s house when cops from the Oshiwara police station came and took him for questioning. Rakhi was heard addressing the media and speaking about the case. She said, “This is absolutely not a drama, he has spoiled my life. He has slapped me and has taken away my money."... [Read More]
07 February,2023 08:23 PM IST | MumbaiActress Rakhi Sawant’s husband Adil Khan Durrani has allegedly been arrested today. Rakhi herself has admitted that it was she, who had lodged a complaint against her husband after he reportedly slapped her. It is being said that Adil was at Rakhi’s house when cops from the Oshiwara police station came and took him in for questioning. Rakhi Sawant’s friend and brother showed evidence of violence against her through a series of pictures.... [Read More]
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