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  Relief for Ulhasnagar residents as state starts to regularise homes Major step is expected to resolve one of the city’s longest-standing housing issues Thousands of families living in houses in Ulhasnagar built before 2011 may finally get legal ownership rights after the Maharashtra government initiated a major regularisation process for old residential encroachments . In a significant step aimed at resolving one of the city’s longest-standing housing issues, a special review committee has now been constituted for the 141 Ulhasnagar assembly constituency , with MLA Kumar Ailani appointed as its chairman. The decision is being viewed as a major relief for thousands of lower and middle-income families who have spent decades living in uncertainty despite living in these homes for years. Several residents of old settlements and slum pockets in Ulhasnagar have struggled to obtain legal property status, civic amenities and redevelopment benefits because their homes were categorised...

  Mumbai ACB arrests Mantralaya official for accepting bribe of ₹6.37 lakh   Mumbai: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Mumbai has arrested a Class I officer posted at the Mantralaya for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹6.37 lakh.  According to the ACB, the complainant was authorized by the village sarpanch to oversee the approval of government funds for infrastructure development in his village.  The officer had applied to the state government for approval of funds under minority welfare schemes for the development of village infrastructure and had been visiting the Mantralaya in this regard.  To secure the approval of the government funds, public servant Vilas Lad , working as a section officer at the Mantralaya, allegedly demanded ₹6.37 lakh.  However, the complainant did not want to bribe Lad, so he went to the ACB office on March 9 to file a complaint in this regard.  During the investigation initiated on March 16, it was found th...

  to the  Anti-Corruption Bureau   (DCP l) C.c municipal commissioner Ashwani Bhide Mumbai  Additional municipal commissioner Ashwani Joshi city MCGM The Deputy Commissioner of Police Subject: Complaint regarding alleged corruption and deliberate inaction by BMC  E ward officials in illegal construction matter Respected Sir/Madam, I hereby wish to lodge a formal complaint regarding suspected corruption and deliberate inaction by officials of the  (BMC) in connection with an illegal construction case. The property located at: 24, Bori Chawl, Kamatipura, 12th Lane, Madhu Palace Guest House, 2nd Floor, Mumbai is undergoing/has undergone unauthorized construction without valid permission from BMC. It is on record that the concerned ward office issued a Stop Work Notice in December 2025 . However, despite this, no effective demolition or enforcement action has been taken till date, which raises serious suspicion of collusion, bribery, or misuse of offic...

  Drug-Free Campaign Conducted by Sir JJ Marg Police After Friday Namaz Mumbai: In a strong initiative against drug abuse , the Sir JJ Marg Police Station conducted a “ Drug Free – Nasha Mukht ” awareness campaign following Friday Namaz, urging citizens to actively participate in keeping their communities safe. During the campaign, police officials appealed to the public to remain vigilant and report any instances of drug consumption or trafficking by dialing the emergency helpline 100 . Authorities assured citizens that their identity and phone numbers would remain strictly confidential, encouraging more people to come forward without fear. The Police Emphasized their ongoing efforts to eradicate drug-related activities in the city, targeting harmful substances such as heroin, charas , ganja , cocaine, and mephedrone . Officers highlighted the devastating impact of drugs, stating that addiction not only harms individuals but also destroys families and futures. “Drugs are not j...

  Pune Horror: 4-Year-Old Girl Raped, Crushed To Death, Body Buried In A Heap Of Cowdung  Pune: In a deeply disturbing incident that has shocked the entire state, a four-year-old girl was allegedly raped and brutally murdered in Nasrapur village of Bhor taluka in Pune. The accused, a 65-year-old man, resident of same village, has been taken into custody. According to police and local sources, the child had come to stay at her grandmother’s house for holidays. On the day of the incident, the accused allegedly lured the girl to a cattle shed ( gotha ) near the house. There, he is suspected to have sexually assaulted her and later killed her by crushing her with a stone in an attempt to conceal his identity. In a shocking attempt to hide the crime, the accused reportedly buried the child’s body under a heap of cow dung inside the shed. As per the initial information, the incident came to light when the girl went missing in the afternoon, her family started a frantic search. Du...

The grand inauguration ceremony of the ‘Mahalaxmi Saras 2026’ exhibition, which offers a glimpse of the art, culture, and hard work of rural Maharashtra in the city of Mumbai , was held today in an enthusiastic atmosphere at the MMRDA Ground, BKC, Bandra (East), at the auspicious hands of the Honorable Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis . Shiv Sena’s chief leader and Honorable Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also extended his best wishes for this exhibition. The government is consistently striving to empower women from rural areas, and under his guidance, there is a firm commitment to provide products made by women’s self-help groups not only access to state-level markets but also to national and international markets. On this occasion, the Honorable Chief Minister visited various stalls at the exhibition and closely experienced the display of handicrafts , rural products, and entrepreneurship. While interacting with the women from self-help groups, the confidence, determination, and sen...

  Govandi Citizens Meet Mumbai Police Commissioner Over Rising Crime, Narcotics; Seek Urgent Intervention From Top Security Agencies  Mumbai: Community leaders from Govandi and adjoining areas have escalated concerns over a sharp rise in crime and narcotics activity, formally appealing to top national security authorities for urgent intervention in Mumbai’s M-East Ward . Delegation flags narcotics A delegation from the Govandi Citizens Welfare Forum met Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti on Tuesday, highlighting what they described as a worsening “chain of criminal escalation” across Govandi, Mankhurd, Shivaji Nagar and Deonar. The Group flagged multiple issues, including the spread of narcotics under the NDPS framework , the illegal gutkha trade , alleged lapses in FIR registration, and increasing threats to public safety. In a detailed representation submitted to the Union Home Secretary and the Directors General of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and National In...

  Mahim Social Worker Abdul Wahab Bhoira Raises Serious Concerns Over BMC Birth Certificate Process Mumbai: Mahim-based social Worker Abdul Wahab Bhoira has highlighted Major difficulties faced by Citizens While obtaining birth Certificates from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Calling the Process “Extremely Complicated and frustrating.” According to Bhoira, citizens are unable to apply for birth certificates online and are instead required to visit BMC offices in person. “Even after reaching the office, the concerned officer is often not available at their desk, forcing people to make repeated visits,” he said. He further pointed out that applicants are asked to produce hospital discharge slips as proof. “How can someone produce such documents after 50 or 60 years? Alternative documents like school leaving certificates or passports are not accepted,” Bhoira questioned. Highlighting delays, he said that even after multiple follow-ups, it can take up to three mo...

  BMC Probe Flags 87,000 Birth-Death Record Changes: Medical Health Officers Across Mumbai To Be Transferred, 2 Suspended After uncovering widespread violations in birth-death registrations across Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has Called for a phased transfer of Medical Health Officers (MHOs) across the city’s 24 wards, suspended two such officers, and okayed a five-point reform plan that recommends an investigation by its vigilance department . The irregularities came to light during an ongoing drive to identify illegal Bangladeshi Nationals and Rohingya in Mumbai, which allegedly revealed that fake birth certificates were being issued to illegal migrants. A subsequent civic probe found that MHOs were making corrections to birth-death records through an old SAP-CPWM system instead of the new Civic Registration System (CRS) portal , which had been made mandatory as per guidelines issued by the Registrar General of India (RGI). The probe allegedly found ...

  Attended a wonderful dinner hosted by Sameer Bhai Dabbawala and Abdul Hamid Bhai Nathani , along with close family friends — Abdul Kader Bhai Dabbawala , Amin Bhai Dabbawala , Yusuf Bhai Abrahani , Tabrez Bhai Rubberwala , Parvez Bhai Lakdawala , Mohammed Ali Bhai , and Firoz Vora . Dabbawala’s and Nathani’s are always excellent hosts. समीर भाई डब्बावाला और अब्दुल हामिद भाई नथानी द्वारा आयोजित एक शानदार रात्रिभोज में परिवार के करीबी दोस्तों - अब्दुल कादर भाई डब्बावाला, अमीन भाई डब्बावाला, यूसुफ भाई अब्राहानी, तबरेज़ भाई रबरवाला, परवेज़ भाई लकड़ावाला, मोहम्मद अली भाई और फ़िरोज़ वोरा के साथ शामिल हुए।  डब्बावाला और नाथानी हमेशा उत्कृष्ट मेजबान होते हैं।

  On the occasion of the birth centenary year of the revered “ Hindu Hriday Samrat ” Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray , an Advanced Life Support ambulance service for the common public was inaugurated by party chief Uddhav Thackeray . This service has been initiated through the efforts of Shiv Sena leader, secretary, and Member of Parliament Anil Desai . On this occasion, Shiv Sena leader and MP Sanjay Raut , deputy leader and corporator Milind Vaidya , former MLA Prakash Phaterpekar , division organizer and corporator Shraddha Jadhav , division head Pramod Shinde , along with other office bearers and Shiv Sainiks , were present. वंदनीय हिंदुहृदयसम्राट शिवसेनाप्रमुख बाळासाहेब ठाकरे ह्यांच्या जन्मशताब्दी वर्षानिमित्त शिवसेना नेते सचिव आणि खासदार अनिल देसाई ह्यांच्या सौजन्याने सर्वसामान्य रुग्णांसाठी सुरु करण्यात आलेल्या Advance Life Support अँम्बुलन्स सेवेचे उद्घाटन पक्षप्रमुख मा. श्री. उद्धवसाहेब ठाकरे ह्यांनी केले. ह्यावेळी शिवसेना नेते खासदार संजय राऊत, उपनेते नगरसेवक मिलि...

  Bargi Dam Boat Tragedy : Death Toll Rises To 9; Survivor Alleges Negligence, Last-Minute Panic Over Life Jackets At least Nine People have died after a cruise boat capsized in Madhya Pradesh ’s Bargi Dam in Jabalpur district during a sudden storm on Thursday evening. A total of 22 people have been rescued so far. Officials Said the boat, Carrying 29 passengers and two crew members, was caught in rough weather while returning after an evening outing on the reservoir. Strong winds led to water entering the vessel, which subsequently overturned. Rescue operations continued on Friday with teams from the Army, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) deployed at the site. Hydraulic cranes were also pressed into service to retrieve the overturned boat from the water body. A Paramilitary diving team engaged in the rescue operation told news agency PTI that recovery efforts inside the submerged vessel were severely hampered by broken structur...

  Aaditya Thackeray , Yuva Sena chief and Shiv Sena leader, visited the office of Kishori Pednekar , Leader of the Opposition in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation . MLA Rohit Pawar was also present on the occasion. मुंबई महानगरपालिकेच्या विरोधी पक्षनेत्या किशोरी पेडणेकर ह्यांच्या कार्यालयाला आज युवासेनाप्रमुख शिवसेना नेते आमदार आदित्य ठाकरे ह्यांनी भेट दिली, ह्यावेळी आमदार रोहित पवार उपस्थित होते.

  22 April At the headquarters of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (BMC), I had the honor of inaugurating the centralized digital initiative ‘ MARG System ’ ( Management and Redressal of Grievances ). Complaints received through mcgm.gov.in , the 1916 helpline , the ‘My BMC’ app, WhatsApp chatbot, ‘Pothole Quick Fix’, written correspondence, and social media will now be handled on a single unified platform. In the next phase, RETMS , PMOPG , and the ‘Aaple Sarkar’ portal will also be integrated. This system will enable automated notifications from complaint registration to resolution, enhanced transparency, GIS-based precise location tracking , citizen feedback, and effective monitoring through dashboards for officials. It will improve coordination between departments, making grievance redressal faster and more efficient. On this occasion, Leader of the House Mr. Ganesh Khankar, Leader of Opposition Mrs. Kishori Pednekar , BEST Committee Chairperson Mrs. Trishna Vishwas...

  27 Years After Gangster Sadiq Kalia ’s Encounter By Daya Nayak , His Nephew Arrested For Alleged Revenge Killing In Mumbai Mumbai: In a dramatic twist, Nearly three decades after the encounter killing of Mumbai Gangster Sadiq Kalia, Mumbai police have arrested his nephew for allegedly plotting and executing a revenge murder. Kalia was Gunned down in a Police Encounter in Dadar in 1999 by a team led by noted encounter specialist Daya Nayak. At the time, his nephew Sadiq Javar was just two years old.  Now, Nearly 27 years later, Javar has been arrested for allegedly targeting the man he believed had tipped off police about Kalia’s whereabouts. According to cops, the victim, Iqbal Ibrahim Seliya (78), was attacked at his residence in Nagpada on the evening of April 20.  Police said two men entered the house while Seliya was alone and assaulted him with a chopper, stabbing him more than 20 times before fleeing. His family later discovered his body. According to a report ...