A 28-year-old motorcyclist was knocked down and killed by a car on Palm Beach Road in Navi Mumbai, police said on Sunday. The incident took place on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday when the victim who was on his two-wheeler was knocked down by a speeding car, an official from NRI Sagari police station said. The victim Pukharn Gulab Sharif, a resident of Koparkharine, sustained severe injuries and was rushed to a hospital, where he died this morning, he said. Also read: Maha sees 177 new Covid-19 cases, one death; Mumbai reports 48 fresh infections An offence under sections 304(a) (death by negligence), 279 (rash driving) and other relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code and Motor Vehicles Act has been registered against the errant car driver, the official said. 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.
07 May,2023 09:13 PM IST | Thane | PTIMaharashtra on Sunday reported 177 new Covid-19 cases, including 48 in Mumbai city, while one person succumbed to the viral disease, taking the total infection count to 81,67,519 and fatalities to 1,48,537, said a health official. A day earlier, Maharashtra reported 176 cases and two fatalities. There are currently 1,628 active cases in the state, he said. As many as 424 patients were discharged in the past 24 hours following which the total number of recovered patients stood at 80,17,354. The recovery rate of the state is now 98.16 per cent, he said. The case fatality rate is 1.81 per cent. The state health department carried out 7,295 tests in the past 24 hours, taking the total figure to 8,70,47,732, he said. At present, the dominant variant of Covid is omicron XBB.1.16, he said. A total of 1,241 people were found to be infected with this variant, while 12 deaths have so far been reported among the cases caused by this variant, he said. Since the beginning of this year, 107 Covid-19 deaths have been recorded in the state of which 74.77 per cent of the victims were above 60 years of age while 85 per cent of the deceased persons had comorbidities. Of the 1,876 active cases as of Saturday, 1,760 or 93.8 per cent are in home isolation while 116 are in hospitals. As many as 21 patients who are currently in ICU, he said. Also read: Maha Vikas Aghadi will remain intact: Ajit Pawar Mumbai city reported 48 fresh cases, while Mumbai circle which includes the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and adjoining districts have added 79 cases in the past 24 hours. Satara district has reported one death, which is a part of the Pune circle where 50 Covid-19 cases have been reported. The other circles include Nashik 6 cases, Kolhapur 7 cases, Aurangabad 4 cases, Latur 1 case, Akola 8 cases and Nagpur 22 cases, he said. Maharashtra's Covid-19 figures: New cases 177, fresh fatalities 1, total cases 81,67,519, deaths 1,48,537, tests 8,70,47,732 and discharged 80,17,354. 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.
07 May,2023 07:34 PM IST | Mumbai | PTIA 15-year-old differently-abled boy died after a steel chain got entangled around his neck while he was playing in his house in Maharashtra's Nagpur city, police said on Sunday. The incident took place in Adivasi Prakash Nagar under Kalamna police station area on Saturday, an official. The boy Neerajkumar Radheshyam Bantela was alone in the house when an iron chain suspended from the ceiling of the house got entangled around his neck and he accidentally got strangled, he said. Also read: Maharashtra: Three booked for duping man of Rs 25 lakh in investment scheme The victim's sister discovered his body after returning home from school, the official said, adding that a case of accidental death has been registered. 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.
07 May,2023 07:29 PM IST | Nagpur | PTISenior NCP leader Ajit Pawar on Sunday said the tripartite Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance will remain intact and necessary efforts are being taken. Speaking to reporters in Baramati in Pune district, he dismissed speculation about his absence at a press conference held in Mumbai on Friday where Sharad Pawar announced his decision to withdraw his resignation as the NCP chief. "MVA belonged to us earlier. It was, is, and will remain intact in future also. Related work (to strengthen the alliance) is going on," he said when asked if Sharad Pawar's decision to not step down has boosted enthusiasm in MVA. The MVA comprises Shiv Sena (UBT) led by Uddhav Thackeray, NCP, and Congress. Queried on an atmosphere of confusion prevailing against him, especially his future political course, Ajit Pawar blamed the media and his "wellwishers", a cryptic reference to his detractors in politics. "You field such kind of questions to me (that create the confusion). Those who are envious of my (style of) work and the people who love me (pun intended) create such an atmosphere of confusion," he said. Ajit Pawar, who had earlier supported his uncle Sharad Pawar's decision to step down as NCP chief, downplayed his absence at the presser addressed by his uncle on Friday. "Was everyone from the NCP present at that press conference? Since, it was a media interaction, only four to five leaders, including state NCP chief Jayant Patil, Praful Patel, and some leaders from Kerala and North India, were present. Also read: Aaditya Thackeray hits out at BJP for poll campaigning amid violence in Manipur "Since only four to five chairs were set for the presser, Pawar saheb asked us not to come. As it was his decision, others did not come for the presser," he explained. Sharad Pawar on Saturday said an atmosphere of confusion is being created regarding Ajit Pawar. "There was talk that he will join the BJP, but has anything happened?" he had asked. Ajit Pawar is someone who loves to work on the ground, and there was no truth to the speculation about him, the NCP chief further said. On May 2, Ajit Pawar was the only leader in the NCP camp who openly supported senior Pawar's decision to step down at a time the entire party appealed to him to reconsider. As NCP workers refused to vacate the auditorium in Mumbai after Pawar's surprise announcement on Tuesday and emotions ran high, Ajit Pawar tried to control the situation by chiding party workers. He lost his cool on a couple of occasions. Pawar senior on Friday decided to rescind his decision to resign as NCP chief, owing to pressure from party leaders and cadres. 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.
07 May,2023 04:50 PM IST | Mumbai | PTIMaharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday said a special flight will be arranged for students from the state currently stuck in the riot-hit Manipur. Violent clashes broke out recently between tribals and members of the majority Meitei community in Manipur, which has so far displaced more than 13,000 people and killed at least 54. The clashes broke out after a 'Tribal Solidarity March' was organised in 10 hill districts of the state to protest against the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. CM Shinde in an official statement said his government was keeping a watch on the situation in Manipur. "There are 22 students (in Manipur) from Maharashtra. I have spoken to two of them - Vikash Sharma and Tushar Awhad - and assured them of arranging a special flight to return home. I told them not to be afraid of anything, the state is making all the necessary arrangements to bring them back safely,¿ he said. The students were studying in some of the technology institutes based in Manipur, the release said. "I have also spoken to Maharashtra Chief Secretary Manoj Sounik and other state officials to make the necessary arrangements. We are currently watching the situation closely,” the CM said. Life started limping back to normalcy under the watchful eyes of army drones and helicopters deployed for aerial reconnaissance as curfew was relaxed on Sunday in parts of Manipur which witnessed bloody ethnic rioting over the last few days. Also read: Fadnavis speaks to Manipur CM, urges to provide Maharashtra students security amid tensions People were seen coming out in large numbers to buy food, medicines and other essential commodities during the curfew relaxation period from 7 am to 10 am in riot-affected Churachandpur town. Army and Assam Rifles columns conducted a flag march through the town as soon as the curfew relaxation ended at 10 am. In all, 120-125 Army columns have been deployed in the entire riot-hit state. Sources said some 10,000 soldiers, para-military and central police forces have been deployed in Manipur. 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.
07 May,2023 03:10 PM IST | Mumbai | PTIMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday reached out to the Manipur government over the safety of students stuck in the violence-hit northeastern state and urged to provide them security till the situation eases. The Deputy Chief Minister also spoke to the students of the state stuck in Manipur and assured them of all kinds of assistance. Fadnavis' move came amid the ongoing tensions in the northeastern state due to violence erupting in the immediate aftermath of inter-community clashes in a few districts during protests against the inclusion of the majority Meitei community in the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category. According to an official statement by the Deputy Chief Minister's Office, various students from Maharashtra went to study at NIT Manipur and were stuck due to the tense situation in the state. "The Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister called the students stuck in Manipur, spoke to them and assured them of all possible help. He also appealed to the students not to worry," the statement said. The Chief Secretary of Maharashtra contacted the Director General of Police, in Manipur and requested assistance with immediate effect. "Devendra Fadnavis also contacted the Manipur government and requested them to keep these students safe until the situation becomes normal," the statement said. "Immediate arrangements are being made by the Maharashtra government to bring these students safely to Maharashtra," it added. The Maharashtra administration is constantly monitoring the situation, the DCMO said. Meanwhile, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh met with the representatives of the 'Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI)' in the wake of the violence in the State. Political parties including Congress, NPF, NPP, CPI (M), Aam Aadmi Party and Shiv Sena attended the meeting chaired by Biren Singh. Taking to Twitter, CM N Biren Singh wrote, "In light of the prevailing situation in Manipur, held a meeting with the representatives of 'Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI)' to highlight the crucial role of civil society organisations in bringing peace in the state at this hour." Also Read: Maharashtra govt to send special plane to rescue Marathi students stranded in Manipur Manipur Government had requisitioned Army and Assam Rifles on May 3 and 4. State's Director General of Police P Doungel has said that the situation in the State has improved after the intervention of security forces. Forces including RAF, BSF and CRPF have been deployed in Manipur. Indian Army and Assam Rifles which were called in to curb violence in Manipur have successfully rescued nearly 23,000 civilians so far and moved them to the operating bases, a statement from the Indian Army said on Sunday. The State government has also appointed Additional Director-General of Police (Intelligence), Ashutosh Sinha as the overall operational commander to control the situation in Manipur. The Army in a statement earlier on Friday said that situation in Manipur had been brought under control through coordinated actions by all stakeholders. "The situation has been brought under control through coordinated actions by all stakeholders. IAF undertook continuous sorties from two airfields in Assam employing C17 Globemaster and AN 32 aircraft," Indian Army had stated. 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.
07 May,2023 02:24 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIA minor was detained by the police in Maharashtra's Thane district for allegedly posting derogatory remarks about warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on social media, an official said on Sunday. Based on a complaint, a case under sections 153-A (promoting enmity between different groups on ground of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc.) and 295-A (deliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feelings) of the IPC was registered, the official from Shanti Nagar police station in Bhiwandi said. Also Read: Fraudsters create fake FB account in senior cop's name to seek monetary help The complainant, who is an autorickshaw driver, alleged that he came across a post by the minor accused on Instagram on Friday, which contained derogatory remarks and images of Shivaji Maharaj, he said. The complainant claimed that the remarks had hurt the sentiments of citizens who revered the warrior king, he said. The minor accused was detained by the police on Saturday, he said, adding that further probe is underway. 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.
07 May,2023 01:25 PM IST | Thane | PTI22 Marathi students who were stranded in Manipur due to the ongoing riots can now breathe a sigh of relief as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde, has announced that a special plane will be sent to rescue them. The Chief Minister also interacted with the students over the phone to assure them of all possible help. Many students from Maharashtra are currently studying in prestigious institutes such as the National Institute of Technology (NIT) and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Manipur. Tushar Awad and Vikas Sharma, two of the stranded students, were contacted by the Chief Minister himself, who promised to do everything in his power to ensure their safety and well-being. The Chief Minister has also instructed the Chief Secretary of the state to contact his counterparts in Manipur, requesting them to take care of the safety of the stranded students. After discussing the situation with the students, the Chief Minister directed the state administration to make arrangements for a special plane to bring them back to Maharashtra. Also read: Manipur violence: Life limps back to normalcy, curfew relaxed The Maharashtra government is keeping a close eye on the situation in Manipur and is taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of the stranded students, said a release. The special plane is expected to arrive soon in Manipur to rescue the students and bring them back to Maharashtra, it further said. "The Chief Minister's prompt action in this matter has been appreciated by the parents and families of the stranded students. The Maharashtra government has once again demonstrated its commitment to the welfare of its citizens, even in the face of challenging situations," said the release.
07 May,2023 12:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIsolated pockets of Mumbai are to experience light rainfall on Sunday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that isolated places in Mumbai will receive light rainfall today in the city. The warning was issued by IMD on Sunday morning around 10.15 am. Also Read: Mumbai: Desalination project still stuck in limbo "Light spells of rain very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Mumbai during next 3-4 hours," stated the warning from IMD.
07 May,2023 10:16 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA woman teacher has been suspended after she allegedly punished some students for not paying their school fees in Maharashtra's Thane city, officials said. The Class 6 teacher at a private school here on April 19 asked the students to write in their notebooks 30 times that, 'Tomorrow I will not forget to get my fees.' A clip of the note that the teacher asked the students to write went viral on social media platforms following which parents launched a protest. The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) took serious note of it and civic commissioner Abhijit Bhangar ordered the education officer to visit the school and conduct a probe into the matter. The education officer conducted an inquiry following which the school management suspended the teacher, the TMC said in a release on Saturday. The education department has directed the school to take appropriate action against the teacher, it said. Also read: Maharashtra: State govt is all set to catch ‘em young The school has been warned to prevent such things from happening in future. The school was conducting an inquiry into the matter and the education department was following it up, the release said. Bangar said it was wrong to put pressure on students in such a way. Under the Right to Education Act, it is prohibited to create situations where school students face emotional or physical harassment, the civic release said. Such a situation has a serious impact on children's minds and schools need to be aware of this, it added. 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
07 May,2023 09:33 AM IST | Thane | PTIPolice have seized drugs worth Rs 8.40 lakh in Maharashtra's Thane city and arrested a man and a woman in this connection, an official said on Sunday. Acting on a tip-off, officials of the Mira Bhayander-Vasai Virar police on Saturday raided a room at a chawl (row tenement) in Retibunder area on Ghodbunder Road. The police seized 105 grams of mephedrone (MD) powder, a synthetic stimulant, from the two persons and arrested them, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Zone 1, Jayant Bajbale told PTI. Also Read: Mumbai Crime: 53-year-old held for theft at Nalasopara station The accused have been identified as Marjahan @ Gudiya Tajuddiran Shaikh and Ali Asgar Hussain Badela, he said. They have been booked under provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, the official said. The police were trying to find out from where the duo got the contraband and to whom they planned to sell it. 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.
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