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 Drug Crackdown  :  CM Devendra Fadnavis Invokes MCOCA , Announces Zero-Tolerance Policy In Maharashtra Mumbai:  Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday informed in the State Assembly that the Maharashtra government has adopted a zero -tolerance policy against drug trafficking and has brought narcotics -related offences under the stringent provisions of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), enabling authorities to seize properties of drug kingpins . Drug Crimes Under MCOCA to Target Organised Syndicates Replying to a question on police action against drug trafficking in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad districts, Fadnavis, who also holds the Home portfolio, said the inclusion of drug crimes under MCOCA would allow the state to act decisively against organised syndicates . He made it clear that the government would not spare anyone involved in the drug trade, including police personnel. Any officer found complicit in drug-related...

  Mumbai: With FPJ Headlines on Banner, Mask On Face, MLA Abu Asim Azmi Protests At Vidhan Bhavan Against Rising Pollution In City Mumbai: Samajwadi Party ’s Maharashtra President and MLA Abu Asim Azmi on Tuesday staged a symbolic protest against the city’s worsening air pollution by entering the Vidhan Bhavan on the second day of the Budget Session with a banner highlighting alarming AQI levels across Mumbai. In a Video Shared by IANS, Azmi was seen wearing a protective face mask as he walked into the Assembly premises, holding a placard that questioned how long Mumbaikars would be forced to suffer due to hazardous air quality. The banner also displayed screenshots from AQI monitoring platform AQI.in , showing consistently high pollution readings in several parts of the city. Azmi later took to X (formerly Twitter) to post a photograph of his protest along with a strongly worded message. In his post, he alleged that garbage dumping grounds and bio-waste processing companies ...

  Sanjay Leela Bhansali Hospitalised In Mumbai After Suffering Heart Attack On 63rd Birthday? Here's The TRUTH Acclaimed  Bollywood  Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali was reportedly hospitalised in Mumbai after suffering a heart attack on his 63rd birthday on Tuesday (February 24). According to a Post shared on Instagram by Mamarazzi , the director was rushed to NH Hospital after he complained of discomfort. He is currently under medical supervision, and doctors are closely monitoring his condition. However, the report has turned out to be false. According to his team, the filmmaker is fit and fine, and the social media buzz about the heart attack is false. His PR team also clarified that he only underwent a routine check-up at the hospital. Bhansali, known for his Grand Cinematic vision and visually rich storytelling, has helmed several Celebrated films, including Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam , Devdas , Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela , Bajirao Mastani and Padmaavat . Over th...

  Mahim Social Worker Farooque Dhala Appeals for Price Control and Strict Monitoring of Essential Commodities Mumbai : Mahim-based Social Worker Farooque Dhala has Appealed to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department, Maharashtra to intensify Price Control Measures and Strengthen local Monitoring of Essential Commodities in the City. In his Appeal, Dhala urged the authorities to conduct regular inspections of markets, shops, and hawkers, and take strict action against those overcharging for daily necessities such as vegetables, milk, groceries, and other household items. He also emphasized the need for coordination with ward offices and market inspectors to ensure effective enforcement. Dhala further requested that the department actively monitor cases of black marketing and hoarding , especially in areas like Mahim West , and extend these measures across Mumbai. He stated that controlling the prices of essential go...

 Maharashtra Rastrawadi Congress (NCP) (Ajitdada) Vice President  Haji Mudassar Patel Meets Chief Minister After Central Railway Notice  Requesting Immediate Relief for Slum Dwellers  Mumbai: After the Central Railway Administration issued Notices for the demolition of slums located along the Kurla–Trombay (Burmasel) railway line , thousands of Poor Residents in the Area have been Gripped by Anxiety.  In view of this Situation, Haji Mudassar Patel, Maharashtra Vice President of the Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar faction), Met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and submitted a letter requesting immediate relief for the residents and the formulation of a permanent rehabilitation plan .  The Chief Minister assured him that appropriate steps would be taken. Haji Mudassar Patel also travelled to Delhi to meet senior railway officials.  He Submitted a Memorandum at the office of Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Met Additional Secretary ...

 Argued before Magistrate court no. 64 at Esplanade at serial no. 63  CST against  ALL IAS OFFICERS IN BMC for violating circulars signedby these IAS officers and not meeting citizens , not maintainng  register and other mandatory documents . How can such IAS OFFICERS deny such mandatory right to citizens to meet them and solve their grievance. Informed court that these IAS officers insult and degrade the citizens and never discharge official duties.  Please educate me if my submission is incorrect. No intention to hurt anyone but to create awareness to save Mumbai , Maharashtra and Bharat   Date 16.2.26 Kamlakar Shenoy   Gaurang R Vora Chetan Trivedi Zuhair QZ  Jai Hind President of India Vice President of India CMO Maharashtra BEST Undertaking   Shaina Nc MLA Jarnail Singh Mla Captain Tamil Selvan MLA Chandrabhan Singh MLA Ravi Rana MLA Dadarao Keche - आमदार दादाराव केचे Amin Patel Rahul Narwekar - राहुल नार्वेकर Milind Deora Arvind ...

  Mob Attack Or Self Defence?’, Assault On Sikh Brothers In Lonavala Sparks Questions Over Attempt To Murder Charges, Community Demands Fair Probe Lonavala : The recent assault on two Sikh brothers in Lonavala has triggered demands for a fair and transparent investigation, with community representatives questioning the serious charges filed in the case and urging the Maharashtra government to ensure justice without bias. According to details shared by Gurjyot Singh , a coordinator from the Mahayuti alliance , the incident involved brothers Akashdeep Singh and Navdeep Singh , residents from near Pune , who were allegedly attacked by a group of 10 to 15 local villagers following a minor dispute.  The coordinator described the episode as “deeply disturbing” and said violence over trivial issues has no place in a civilised society. He, however, raised concerns over the police action, stating that serious charges such as attempt to murder were reportedly invoked against the two ...

  BMC  Intensifies  Anti-Hawkers Eviction  Across  Mumbai Following unending Complaints by the citizens  on rising hawkers menace in Mumbai encroaching  footpaths creating  traffic  Mess  and leaving pedestrians struggling to find their way, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has finally significantly intensified its actions against the illegal hawkers and unauthorised stalls.  In the last 20 days, areas like Borivali and Andheri in the western suburbs, Dadar , Kurla and Mulund in the eastern suburbs and Mohammad Ali Road in south Mumbai have witnessing frequent eviction drives. Local leaders join Eviction drives In Borivali, the local  MLA Sanjay Upadhyay   has been accompanying the BMC staff for the eviction drives of unauthorised hawkers. While in Dadar, the worst affected area, local BJP leader Akshata Tendulkar has been directly confronting the hawkers gang.  This week, citizens took social med...

  Mumbai News: Special NIA Court Denies Bail To Salim Fruit In Dawood Gang Link Case Mumbai, Feb 12: The special NIA court has refused to grant bail to Salim Iqbal Qureshi alias Salim Fruit, brother-in-law of Chhota Shakeel , booked for his links with the Dawood gang.  The court rejected his plea after noting that Qureshi failed to put forth any valid reason for filing a bail plea in September 2025. The Special Court stated, “Filing of present bail application in this case, in this court, is sheer wastage of time.” Earlier plea rejected on merits The Court noted that Qureshi’s plea for bail was first rejected on merits in September 2023. He wanted to challenge the said order before the High Court , but got delayed. He later filed an appeal with a plea for condonation of delay.  The Plea was allowed, but later Qureshi decided to withdraw his petition unconditionally from the HC on August 26, 2025. The Court said after withdrawal of the appeal, Qureshi approached the s...

 Uproar in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation on the very first day... Uproar in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation on the very first day In the BMC Mayoral elections , 24 Congress corporators were denied seats in the House. Denying seats to elected Congress corporators in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation is not a simple administrative decision. It is not just an insult to the Congress Party , but also an insult to the democratic voice of millions of Mumbaikars who have elected them to represent them. This attitude of the BJP , after winning a majority for the first time, exposes its intolerance and nervousness. Attempting to suppress dissent immediately after gaining power is against the very spirit of democracy and demonstrates that the BJP is using its majority as a weapon of oppression, not service. On the very first day, the Congress took an aggressive stance in the House, raising its voice for the public. All councilors entered the House wearing anti- pollution masks. Under t...

  Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti ’s ' Jan Samvaad ' Draws Statewide Response As Citizens Seek Swift Justice Mumbai, Feb 09: Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti’s weekly Jan Samvaad initiative is witnessing an increasing response not only from Mumbaikars  but also from citizens across  Maharashtra  who gather every Tuesday at the Mumbai Police Headquarters to directly present their grievances. Strengthening police–public communication Since Assuming office on May 1, 2025, Commissioner Bharti has personally focused on strengthening communication between the public and the police through this weekly forum. The first session was held on August 5, 2025, where several complaints received immediate attention and redressal.  The open-door format allows citizens to walk in freely and speak directly to the city’s top cop, breaking bureaucratic barriers. Wide range of grievances raised At the Janata Samvaad held on February 3, more than 60 citizens attended ...

   BMC Mayor Election : Thackeray’s Sena Attacks MNS ; BJP Wins 10 of 11 Mayor Posts — What Will Their Allies Achieve? Mumbai Mayor Election : After the Municipal Elections , the Names of the Mayors have been Announced.  In response, the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction) has strongly criticized the BJP. In an  Editorial  the party stated that a harmful practice has spread in Maharashtra’s  politics where leaders contest elections on one party’s symbol and then switch sides even before the ink on the results dries.  Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray had once suggested a harsh remedy for such defectors , saying they should be “publicly opposed and rejected.”  While such measures may not fit within the strict limits of democracy and law, the party warned that strong action may now be necessary to protect democratic values . The Thackeray faction expressed displeasure after several elected councillors, despite initially opposing ...

  Fact Check: Was Businessman Sudhir Mehta ‘Airlifted’ From  Expressway Amid  Mumbai–Pune  Traffic Chaos? Pune :  Several media reports claimed that Pune-based industrialist Sudhir Mehta was  airlifted   from the Mumbai –Pune Expressway  after being stranded in a massive traffic jam caused by an overturned gas tanker .  However, a closer examination of the facts reveals that the incident did not occur as widely portrayed. What Really Happened? Sudhir Mehta, Chairman of Pinnacle Industries and EKA Mobility , was indeed stuck in traffic for nearly eight hours on the expressway.  However, he was not rescued from the highway by helicopter , nor was he picked up from the jammed road. To avoid further delay amid the continuing chaos, he decided to take a helicopter to return to Pune.  He did not take off from the expressway, as suggested by dramatic social media posts and headlines. He took a helicopter from Juhu to Pune. Many reports ...