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Thane: Butcher booked for violating 'meat ban' order on Mahavir Jayanti

Thane: Butcher booked for violating 'meat ban' order on Mahavir Jayanti

According to an officer from the Narpoli Police Station, a patrolling team discovered the shop allegedly operating despite the ban. The suspect was found allegedly flouting the prohibitory order, police said

02 April,2026 12:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ritu Tawde clarifies remarks on Jain Maharaj, condemns misinterpretations

Ritu Tawde clarifies remarks on Jain Maharaj, condemns misinterpretations

Tawde expressed frustration at the media coverage, saying, “Before I even reached home, such news had already been circulated. It is filthy and disgusting. Who are you associating with whom? I truly feel bad about this”

01 April,2026 02:22 PM IST | Mumbai
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde leads vibrant ‘Swagat Yatra’ in Thane on Gudi Padwa

Deputy CM Eknath Shinde leads vibrant ‘Swagat Yatra’ in Thane on Gudi Padwa

The procession featured a colourful display of folk arts, innovative tableaux conveying social messages, dhol-tasha beats, aerial silk performances, mallakhamb, gymnastics demonstrations, traditional attire cycle rallies, group walks by various organisations, and a women's bike rally

19 March,2026 07:30 PM IST | Thane
Gudi Padwa 2026: Girgaon comes alive with vibrant processions, dhol-tasha beat

Gudi Padwa 2026: Girgaon comes alive with vibrant processions, dhol-tasha beat

The festivities began early in the morning, with locals stepping out in traditional attire to welcome the new year. Women dressed in elegant nauvari sarees and adorned with traditional jewellery, while men wore kurta-pyjamas paired with saffron turbans, reflecting the cultural essence of Maharashtra

19 March,2026 03:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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