Maharashtra: Bombay High Court pulls up govt for failing to provide house to consumer commission head
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday pulled up the Maharashtra government for not providing official residential accommodations to the president and judicial members of the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission. (PTI)

Maharashtra: Bombay High Court pulls up govt for failing to provide house to consumer commission head
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday pulled up the Maharashtra government for not providing official residential accommodations to the president and judicial members of the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission. (PTI)

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भायखळा पूर्व येथे उड्डाणपुलाच्या कामासाठी संत सावता मार्ग २०.०० वाजल्यापासून अप दिशेत बंद केल्याने बस मार्ग क्रमांक ३,१२६ आणि १६८ हे रामभाऊ भोगले मार्गाने परावर्तित केले आहेत सदर काम चार महिने चालेल. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/bestupdates?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#bestupdates</a>
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भायखळा पूर्व येथे उड्डाणपुलाच्या कामासाठी संत सावता मार्ग २०.०० वाजल्यापासून अप दिशेत बंद केल्याने बस मार्ग क्रमांक ३,१२६ आणि १६८ हे रामभाऊ भोगले मार्गाने परावर्तित केले आहेत सदर काम चार महिने चालेल. #bestupdates
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Mumbai Traffic Police issues a road closure notification in front of Dhirubhai Ambani International School, BKC
As per the notification, road will be closed for vehicular traffic on August 21. Both bound of BKC Road up to 100-meter length in front of Dhirubhai Ambani International School shall be closed for vehicular traffic.
As an alternate road, vehicular traffic shall be diverted on the road behind Dhirubhai Ambani International School leading towards American School.

Mumbai Traffic Police issues a road closure notification in front of Dhirubhai Ambani International School, BKC
As per the notification, road will be closed for vehicular traffic on August 21. Both bound of BKC Road up to 100-meter length in front of Dhirubhai Ambani International School shall be closed for vehicular traffic.
As an alternate road, vehicular traffic shall be diverted on the road behind Dhirubhai Ambani International School leading towards American School.

Mumbai: Gas leakage reported from pipeline in Kandivali, says BMC official
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Gas leakage reported from pipeline in Mumbai suburb of Kandivali: Civic official
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Mumbai: Gas leakage reported from pipeline in Kandivali, says BMC official

Gas leakage reported from pipeline in Mumbai suburb of Kandivali: Civic official
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Maha records huge jump in new coronavirus cases at 1,800; 6 more patients die
Maharashtra on Wednesday recorded 1,800 fresh coronavirus cases, more than half of them from Mumbai and a steep jump from 836 a day ago, while six more patients succumbed to the infection in the state, the health department said. (PTI)
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Maharashtra records 1,800 fresh coronavirus cases, more than half of them from Mumbai and steep jump from 836 a day ago, six more patients succumb to infection in state: Health department
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Maha records huge jump in new coronavirus cases at 1,800; 6 more patients die
Maharashtra on Wednesday recorded 1,800 fresh coronavirus cases, more than half of them from Mumbai and a steep jump from 836 a day ago, while six more patients succumbed to the infection in the state, the health department said. (PTI)

Maharashtra records 1,800 fresh coronavirus cases, more than half of them from Mumbai and steep jump from 836 a day ago, six more patients succumb to infection in state: Health department
&mdash; Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 17, 2022


Mumbai: High Court expresses concern over tribal woman losing infants as proper road to medical facility not available
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday expressed concern over the incident in Maharashtra's Palghar district wherein a tribal woman lost twins after delivery as she could not reach a health centre in time in the absence of a proper road. (PTI)

Mumbai: High Court expresses concern over tribal woman losing infants as proper road to medical facility not available
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday expressed concern over the incident in Maharashtra's Palghar district wherein a tribal woman lost twins after delivery as she could not reach a health centre in time in the absence of a proper road. (PTI)

AC services&nbsp; on Western Railway recorded one lakh daily passengers in a single day

AC services&nbsp; on Western Railway recorded one lakh daily passengers in a single day

Eknath Shinde govt tables bill to restore number of corporators in Mumbai civic body to 227
The Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government on Wednesday tabled a bill to restore the number of corporators in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to 227 from 236, effected by the previous Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government. The Mumbai Municipal Corporation and Maharashtra Municipal Corporations (Amendment) Act 2022 bill was tabled in the Legislative Assembly by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who also holds the Urban Development Department portfolio. (PTI)

Eknath Shinde govt tables bill to restore number of corporators in Mumbai civic body to 227
The Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government on Wednesday tabled a bill to restore the number of corporators in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to 227 from 236, effected by the previous Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government. The Mumbai Municipal Corporation and Maharashtra Municipal Corporations (Amendment) Act 2022 bill was tabled in the Legislative Assembly by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who also holds the Urban Development Department portfolio. (PTI)

Mumbai logs 975 new Covid-19 cases. Highest in the month so far
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CoronavirusUpdates?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#CoronavirusUpdates</a> 17th August, 6:00pm<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NaToCorona?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#NaToCorona</a> <a href="https://t.co/4IDUwkyReI">pic.twitter.com/4IDUwkyReI</a>
&mdash; माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) <a href="https://twitter.com/mybmc/status/1559879888324005889?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">August 17, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Mumbai logs 975 new Covid-19 cases. Highest in the month so far

#CoronavirusUpdates17th August, 6:00pm#NaToCorona pic.twitter.com/4IDUwkyReI
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Aspirants can seek date change if schedule of MPSC and other exams overlaps, says Govt
Students appearing for Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) and B.Ed and Bachelor of Hotel Management exams can change their exam batch if the dates of these exams clash, Maharashtra minister Chandrakant Patil said on Wednesday. (PTI)

Aspirants can seek date change if schedule of MPSC and other exams overlaps, says Govt
Students appearing for Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) and B.Ed and Bachelor of Hotel Management exams can change their exam batch if the dates of these exams clash, Maharashtra minister Chandrakant Patil said on Wednesday. (PTI)

Maharashtra: Only 400 Dahi Handi govinda pathaks have insured themselves
Ahead of the Dahi Handi festival, around 400 Dahi Handi pathak (groups) have taken medical insurance at their own cost before performing the human pyramid on the day of the festival. Mumbai has around 1,500 to 2,000 govinda pathaks of which only three to four pathaks can form a nine-tier human pyramid, 20 to 25 pathaks can form an eight-tier human pyramid. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/dahi-handi-only-400-govinda-pathaks-in-maharashtra-have-insured-themselves-23241412" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read More</a>

Maharashtra: Only 400 Dahi Handi govinda pathaks have insured themselves
Ahead of the Dahi Handi festival, around 400 Dahi Handi pathak (groups) have taken medical insurance at their own cost before performing the human pyramid on the day of the festival. Mumbai has around 1,500 to 2,000 govinda pathaks of which only three to four pathaks can form a nine-tier human pyramid, 20 to 25 pathaks can form an eight-tier human pyramid. Read More

Fadnavis appointed Leader of House in Maharashtra Legislative Council Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has been appointed the Leader of the House in the state Legislative Council, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced on Wednesday. (PTI)

Fadnavis appointed Leader of House in Maharashtra Legislative CouncilMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has been appointed the Leader of the House in the state Legislative Council, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced on Wednesday. (PTI)

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सांताक्रूझ, जुहू तारा रोड येथे वाहनांची वाहतूक मंदावली आहे. vehicular movement is slow At Santacruz, Juhu Tara Road.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MTPTrafficUpdate?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#MTPTrafficUpdate</a>
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सांताक्रूझ, जुहू तारा रोड येथे वाहनांची वाहतूक मंदावली आहे.vehicular movement is slow At Santacruz, Juhu Tara Road.#MTPTrafficUpdate
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Ex-BJP functionary Mohit Kamboj's tweet hints at imminent arrest of 'big' NCP leader
A social media post by former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) youth wing functionary Mohit Kamboj implying that one more "big" Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader would go to jail soon sparked a row on Wednesday. (PTI)

Ex-BJP functionary Mohit Kamboj's tweet hints at imminent arrest of 'big' NCP leader
A social media post by former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) youth wing functionary Mohit Kamboj implying that one more "big" Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader would go to jail soon sparked a row on Wednesday. (PTI)

Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis included in the Committee
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BJP releases a list of members of the party's Central Election Committee (CEC). Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis included in the Committee. <a href="https://t.co/wvUJAvoNzA">pic.twitter.com/wvUJAvoNzA</a>
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Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis included in the Committee

BJP releases a list of members of the party's Central Election Committee (CEC). Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis included in the Committee. pic.twitter.com/wvUJAvoNzA
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Traffic update:
Due to the Motorbike rally organized between 12.30 pm to 4 pm, vehicular movement will be slow between International Airport - WEH -Milan Subway - Vakola Bridge &nbsp;-Kherwadi Bridge - Kalanagar Bridge- Bandra Stn - Hotel Avsari Jn - Shivaji Park - Chaityabhoomi.&nbsp;

Traffic update:
Due to the Motorbike rally organized between 12.30 pm to 4 pm, vehicular movement will be slow between International Airport - WEH -Milan Subway - Vakola Bridge &nbsp;-Kherwadi Bridge - Kalanagar Bridge- Bandra Stn - Hotel Avsari Jn - Shivaji Park - Chaityabhoomi.&nbsp;

Mumbai weather update
Generally cloudy sky with moderate rain in city and suburbs. Heavy rainfall very likely at isolated places
Tide Timings
High Tide :1532hrs : 4.03 mtr Low Tide : 2140hrs : 1.14 mtr High Tide : dt 18 Aug. 2022 : 0416hrs : 3.66 mtr Low Tide dt. 18 Aug. 2022 : 0945hrs : 2.04 mtr

Mumbai weather update
Generally cloudy sky with moderate rain in city and suburbs. Heavy rainfall very likely at isolated places
Tide Timings
High Tide :1532hrs : 4.03 mtrLow Tide : 2140hrs : 1.14 mtrHigh Tide : dt 18 Aug. 2022 : 0416hrs : 3.66 mtrLow Tide dt. 18 Aug. 2022 : 0945hrs : 2.04 mtr

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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Students of Anjuman-I-Islam CST campus sing the national anthem in Mumbai. Maharashtra government had appealed to the people in the state to sing the national anthem at 11 am today as a part of the celebrations of 75 years of Independence. <a href="https://t.co/x2IVsFNFcx">pic.twitter.com/x2IVsFNFcx</a>
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#WATCH | Students of Anjuman-I-Islam CST campus sing the national anthem in Mumbai.Maharashtra government had appealed to the people in the state to sing the national anthem at 11 am today as a part of the celebrations of 75 years of Independence. pic.twitter.com/x2IVsFNFcx
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People in Mumbai take part in mass singing of national anthem. Pic/Pradeep Dhivar
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People in Mumbai take part in mass singing of national anthem. Pic/Pradeep Dhivar



MD worth Rs 2,435 crore seized by Crime Branch in drug probe since March
The ANC has so far arrested seven, including two organic chemistry postgraduates, in connection with the probe.

MD worth Rs 2,435 crore seized by Crime Branch in drug probe since March
The ANC has so far arrested seven, including two organic chemistry postgraduates, in connection with the probe.

Maharashtra: Several areas submerged after a flood-like situation is created as heavy rainfall continues, backwaters of Wainganga River enter city
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Bhandara, Maharashtra | Several areas submerged after a flood-like situation is created as heavy rainfall continues, backwaters of Wainganga River enter city <a href="https://t.co/e7zlVLEVis">pic.twitter.com/e7zlVLEVis</a>
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Maharashtra: Several areas submerged after a flood-like situation is created as heavy rainfall continues, backwaters of Wainganga River enter city

Bhandara, Maharashtra | Several areas submerged after a flood-like situation is created as heavy rainfall continues, backwaters of Wainganga River enter city pic.twitter.com/e7zlVLEVis
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Opposition leaders from Shiv Sena, Congress and NCP protest during Monsoon Session at Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai. Pic/Pradeep Dhivar
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Opposition leaders from Shiv Sena, Congress and NCP protest during Monsoon Session at Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai. Pic/Pradeep Dhivar


Mumbai traffic update
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केम्स कॉर्नर उड्डाण पुलावरती टँकर बंद पडल्याने उत्तरेकडे जाणाऱ्या वाहतुकीची गती मंदावली आहे. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MTPTrafficUpdates?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#MTPTrafficUpdates</a> Northbound traffic has been slowed by a tanker stall at the Kemes Corner flyover. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MTPTrafficUpdates?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#MTPTrafficUpdates</a>
&mdash; Mumbai Traffic Police (@MTPHereToHelp) <a href="https://twitter.com/MTPHereToHelp/status/1559737889092939776?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">August 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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केम्स कॉर्नर उड्डाण पुलावरती टँकर बंद पडल्याने उत्तरेकडे जाणाऱ्या वाहतुकीची गती मंदावली आहे. #MTPTrafficUpdates Northbound traffic has been slowed by a tanker stall at the Kemes Corner flyover. #MTPTrafficUpdates
&mdash; Mumbai Traffic Police (@MTPHereToHelp) August 17, 2022


Mumbai weather update:
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17/08: Mumbai, Thane &amp; Dahanu stations crossed 2000 mm Seasonal Rainfall mark today. SANTACRUZ 24HRS RAIN 57.0MM TOTAL: 2019.1MM THANE 24HRS RAIN 63.2MM TOTAL: 2022.8MM DAHANU 24 HRS RAIN 108.4MM TOTAL: 2085.8MM Mumbai &amp;around recd heavy rains at isol places in last 24 hrs <a href="https://t.co/6bRHV64llJ">pic.twitter.com/6bRHV64llJ</a>
&mdash; K S Hosalikar (@Hosalikar_KS) <a href="https://twitter.com/Hosalikar_KS/status/1559747675146240000?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">August 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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17/08: Mumbai, Thane &amp; Dahanu stations crossed 2000 mm Seasonal Rainfall mark today.SANTACRUZ 24HRS RAIN 57.0MM TOTAL: 2019.1MMTHANE 24HRS RAIN 63.2MMTOTAL: 2022.8MMDAHANU24 HRS RAIN 108.4MMTOTAL: 2085.8MMMumbai &amp;around recd heavy rains at isol places in last 24 hrs pic.twitter.com/6bRHV64llJ
&mdash; K S Hosalikar (@Hosalikar_KS) August 17, 2022


Maharashtra legislature monsoon session from today &nbsp; &nbsp;
The monsoon session of Maharashtra Legislature is starting in Mumbai from August 17, with an aggressive opposition making it clear that it will oppose the "unconstitutional" government led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. 
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Maharashtra legislature monsoon session from today &nbsp; &nbsp;
The monsoon session of Maharashtra Legislature is starting in Mumbai from August 17, with an aggressive opposition making it clear that it will oppose the "unconstitutional" government led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
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Maharashtra: More than 50 injured after 3 bogies of train derails in Gondia &nbsp; &nbsp;
More than 50 persons were injured after 3 bogies of a train derailed in Gondia around 2.30 am at night.

Maharashtra: More than 50 injured after 3 bogies of train derails in Gondia &nbsp; &nbsp;
More than 50 persons were injured after 3 bogies of a train derailed in Gondia around 2.30 am at night.

15-year-old girl electrocuted to death in Virar
A 15-year-old girl was electrocuted to death while walking through a flooded road on Tuesday evening in Virar town of Maharashtra's Palghar district, civic officials said.

15-year-old girl electrocuted to death in Virar
A 15-year-old girl was electrocuted to death while walking through a flooded road on Tuesday evening in Virar town of Maharashtra's Palghar district, civic officials said.

Central Railway monsoon update:
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CR monsoon update at 07.00 hrs on 17.8.2022. <a href="https://t.co/oUacfakIhp">pic.twitter.com/oUacfakIhp</a>
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Central Railway monsoon update:

CR monsoon update at 07.00 hrs on 17.8.2022. pic.twitter.com/oUacfakIhp
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Man held for 'molesting' woman at five-star hotel
&nbsp;A 45-year-old sales executive from Punjab has been arrested for allegedly molesting a woman at a five-star hotel here, police said on Tuesday.

Man held for 'molesting' woman at five-star hotel
&nbsp;A 45-year-old sales executive from Punjab has been arrested for allegedly molesting a woman at a five-star hotel here, police said on Tuesday.

Maha govt asks people to take part in mass singing of anthem at 11 am today
The singing should be completed between 11 am and 11:01 am across the state, the government said.

Maha govt asks people to take part in mass singing of anthem at 11 am today
The singing should be completed between 11 am and 11:01 am across the state, the government said.

Maha govt announces free travel by ST buses for people above 75, insurance for Govinda troops
People above 75 years of age can now travel free by the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) buses, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced here on Tuesday.

Maha govt announces free travel by ST buses for people above 75, insurance for Govinda troops
People above 75 years of age can now travel free by the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) buses, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced here on Tuesday.

In its last days, Thackeray govt issued orders in haste: CM Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday said in the first 40 days of assuming office, his government took 750 decisions and criticized the erstwhile Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) administration for issuing orders in an arbitrary manner during its final days.

In its last days, Thackeray govt issued orders in haste: CM Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday said in the first 40 days of assuming office, his government took 750 decisions and criticized the erstwhile Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) administration for issuing orders in an arbitrary manner during its final days.

Maharashtra logs 1,800 new Covid-19 cases, 6 deaths. The case fatality rate in the state stood at 1.83 per cent, while the recovery rate was 98.02 per cent. We are closing the LIVE BLOG now

Maharashtra logs 1,800 new Covid-19 cases, 6 deaths. The case fatality rate in the state stood at 1.83 per cent, while the recovery rate was 98.02 per cent. We are closing the LIVE BLOG now

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