The drive covered Kopri village, Kanhaiya Nagar, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Chowk and Bara Bangla. Apart from garbage collection, roads were washed using treated water from sewage treatment plants
According to the Mumbai civic body, the officials, during the drive, removed illegal hawkers and unauthorised structures from pavements on Mohammed Ali Road and Ibrahim Merchant Road
As per the order, workers, officers and employees who are registered voters in polling areas must be granted a paid holiday on election day. The provision applies to all establishments under the department’s jurisdiction, including factories, shops and commercial establishments
According to the election schedule, the process of filing nominations for the Mumbai mayoral post will begin on February 6. Candidates will be required to submit their nomination papers within the stipulated period as per election rules
Both carriageways of S.V. Road, between Ram Mandir Junction and Relief Road, will be closed to all vehicles during night hours, the traffic police notification said
Days after the BMC election 2026, BJP appointed Ganesh Khankar as its leader in the civic body, while Shiv Sena named two-time corporator Amey Ghole as its group leader following the party registrations at BMC headquarters
Setting aside her official commitments, Sunetra Pawar visited Jadhav’s residence at Taradgaon in Phaltan taluka to personally offer her condolences to the bereaved family
Despite winning 118 seats in the civic body, the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance is likely to head only eight of Mumbai’s 18 ward committees; ward committees, which function as ward-level equivalents of the standing committee, enable closer engagement with local communities
According to Malwani police, a total of seven people were injured in the blast. Of them, two victims — identified as Vijay Chaudhari and Zulekha Khan — died late Sunday night during treatment at the hospital
In the letter, the signatories expressed unanimous support for Sunetra Pawar’s elevation, citing the need for decisive leadership at the national level
The laptops were part of a consignment meant for delivery to Chennai and Bengaluru and had been stored at the company’s warehouse in the Bhiwandi area. According to police, the theft occurred over a prolonged period between September 11 and September 25 last year
After reaching Karad from Baramati (in Pune district) in the morning, Sunetra Pawar paid floral tributes at 'Pritisangam', the memorial of Yashwantrao Balwantrao Chavan, whom NCP founder Sharad Pawar regards as his mentor
The laptops were part of a consignment meant for delivery to Chennai and Bengaluru and had been stored at the company’s warehouse in the Bhiwandi area. According to police, the theft occurred over a prolonged period between September 11 and September 25 last year
02 February,2026 11:58 AM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentAfter reaching Karad from Baramati (in Pune district) in the morning, Sunetra Pawar paid floral tributes at 'Pritisangam', the memorial of Yashwantrao Balwantrao Chavan, whom NCP founder Sharad Pawar regards as his mentor
02 February,2026 11:17 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA tree near Ram Mandir, Gandhinagar, Kopri, Thane (East) caught fire early today. Firefighters and the Disaster Management Cell promptly responded, extinguishing the blaze safely. No injuries were reported, and the situation is now under control
02 February,2026 11:07 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShiv Sena (UBT) criticises Sunetra Pawar’s swearing-in as Maharashtra’s Deputy CM, calling it rushed and questioning her effectiveness. The editorial warns that NCP’s future is uncertain, urging Sunetra to prove she is more than a 'silent doll' in state politics
02 February,2026 11:06 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe steel spans, weighing a combined 325 metric tonnes, were installed with the support of eight heavy-duty cranes and 12 multi-axle vehicles. The complex operation was executed with high precision and careful coordination to minimise disruption in the densely populated area
02 February,2026 10:43 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) on Monday launched a large-scale 'deep clean drive' in the Kopri area under its Naupada-Kopri ward. The special initiative was also joined by the locals who turned out in large numbers to lend a helping hand in the campaign. (PICS/ TMC)
Ajit Pawar was a prominent political figure in Maharashtra and had played a key role in the development of Baramati, which has long been considered the Pawar family's political stronghold
02 February,2026 10:40 AM IST | Baramati | mid-day online correspondent
Day temperatures across the region ranged between 30 degrees Celsius and 33.4 degrees Celsius, staying marginally to appreciably above seasonal averages at most locations
02 February,2026 10:07 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted mostly clear weather through the day, with temperatures likely to range between 23 degrees Celsius and 33 degrees Celsius
02 February,2026 09:36 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Three Congress corporators and two from the BJP have formed an independent bloc named Bharat Vikas Aghadi, positioning themselves as potential kingmakers in the 84-member corporation where no party commands a clear majority
02 February,2026 08:53 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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The owners of a bar at the center of a deadly New Year’s fire at a Swiss ski resort are now under intense scrutiny as investigators launch a criminal probe. The blaze broke out during a packed celebration in Crans-Montana, quickly turning into a deadly flashover that left little time for escape. Police have interviewed the bar’s French owners, examining whether the venue complied with fire safety regulations.
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