Articles by Yogesh Naik
Ahead of G20 meetings, Mumbai civic body drops curtains to hide slums, poverty
Most of the G20 delegates are going to visit Kanheri caves inside the Sanjay Gandhi National Park as a part of their Mumbai sightseeing programme and the entire stretch of WEH is renovated.
Updated on Dec 11, 2022 05:50 AM IST
IAS officer was transferred on minister’s complaint within three weeks
The state government transferred Mundhe on November 29, roughly three months after he took up the post. An IAS officer of the 2005 batch who has been appreciated by citizens for his no-nonsense attitude, Mundhe has been transferred 16 times so far
Published on Dec 10, 2022 12:47 AM IST
BMC formulates new policy for reconstruction of old buildings damaged in fire mishaps
Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has formulated a policy that will make it easier for the residents to undertake redevelopment of old cessed buildings damaged in fire mishaps
Updated on Dec 08, 2022 12:32 AM IST
Measles mostly sporadic, outbreak in some places: State health secretary
the state public health department has geared itself for tackling outbreak of measles in some parts of the state. Helming the affairs is principal secretary of health, Sanjay Khandare. He spoke to Hindustan Times on the measures being taken to control the outbreak which has left 18 children dead
Updated on Dec 08, 2022 12:26 AM IST
Poor air quality curtails movement of choppers in city
The movement of helicopters in the city has been restricted in view of the poor air quality index (AQI) for the last few days
Published on Dec 07, 2022 12:37 AM IST
Yogesh Naik, Mumbai
MPCB’s last month’s warning on pollution emergency unheeded
Mumbai: A thick blanket of haze covered the city for the third consecutive day, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) value rising to 309, categorised as ‘very poor’, on Tuesday
Published on Dec 07, 2022 12:30 AM IST
Snehal Fernandes and Yogesh Naik
Thackeray, Ambedkar meet to discuss potential electoral alliance
Thackeray wants to expand the Shiv Sena’s support base and is looking to Ambedkar, whose party has a following among various socially backward communities.
Published on Dec 06, 2022 12:35 AM IST
Matheran begins e-rickshaw trial
Seven e-rickshaws were introduced for the trial on Monday. Sachin Manve, a driver of an e-rickshaw said, “My e-rickshaw was used by students and handicapped on Monday. It is smooth and can climb the terrains with great ease.’’
Published on Dec 06, 2022 12:19 AM IST
Raj Bhavan lawn extension plan riles activists
The tender issued by the Presidency division of the Public Works Department (PWD) mentioned that retaining wall has to be reconstructed and extension of the existing lawn towards seaside has to be done at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai, at a cost of ₹24.58 crore
Published on Dec 05, 2022 12:07 AM IST
Shinde’s ‘mitra’ Ashar named VP of key state planning body, oppn vexed
Ashar is believed to have played a major role in Shinde’s rebellion against then chief minister Uddhav Thackeray in June this year. Ashar’s meteoric rise over the last few years has not escaped notice of critics
Published on Dec 03, 2022 12:37 AM IST
MCZMA clears quadrupling of the Virar-Dahanu line
Mumbai: In a major boost for connectivity of the extended suburbs on the Western Line, the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) has cleared the quadrupling of the Virar-Dahanu line
Published on Dec 02, 2022 08:51 PM IST
Adani to supply power for MMRDA’s two new metro lines
The commissioner of Metro Rail Safety is undertaking trials and the line will be opened in January or February 2023. Currently, the line is partially operational between Aarey and Dahanukarwadi
Published on Dec 02, 2022 08:45 PM IST
Tata-owned Air India’s first batch of cabin crew and pilots ready to take off
Air India has announced that its maiden batch of 215 cabin crew and 48 pilots, since Tata Group took over the airline, have received their wings and are cleared to be deployed
Published on Dec 02, 2022 06:46 PM IST
Yogesh Naik, Mumbai
Roadwork snaps cable at T2 leading to evening hour chaos
MUMBAI: The numerous ongoing infra projects in the city and suburbs have wreaked havoc on the lives of Mumbaikars for over a decade now
Published on Dec 02, 2022 12:36 AM IST
Yogesh Naik and Satish Nandgaonkar
Chaos at Mumbai airport for 1.5 hours as servers crash due to cable damage
Chaos erupted at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Thursday and several flights were affected after the internet server crashed due to a damaged cable, prompting airlines to issue boarding passes manually.
Published on Dec 01, 2022 11:53 PM IST
Yogesh Naik and Satish Nadgaonkar, Mumbai
As another firm submits bid, reconstruction of Manora MLA hostel may begin
The state public works department (PWD) is expected to go ahead with reconstructing the Manora MLA hostel at Nariman Point as one more firm - Larsen and Toubro – has filed a tender for the ₹853-crore project
Published on Dec 01, 2022 12:00 AM IST
Yogesh Naik, Mumbai
Study launched on golden jackals in city’s mangrove patches
Amongst the wild canidae found in India, golden jackals are the most widespread species, occupying varied habitat types ranging from forests and grasslands to agricultural landscapes. The mangrove ecosystem is one unique habitat used by golden jackals
Published on Nov 30, 2022 11:46 PM IST
Yogesh Naik
Housing societies, ALMs told to issue NOCs for installing EV charging points
he state cooperative authorities have issued instructions to housing societies and Advanced Locality Management (ALMs) to provide no objection certificates (NOCs) to electric vehicle (EV) owners for installing charging points on the society premises within seven days from the date of application.
Updated on Nov 30, 2022 12:38 AM IST
Yogesh Naik
BMC’s defunct swimming pool at Ghatkopar to get state-of-the-art makeover
The civic-run swimming pool at Ghatkopar, which has been closed since 2019, will soon be converted into a state-of-the-art sports complex with the city’s first shooting range
Updated on Nov 29, 2022 08:24 PM IST
Yogesh Naik, Mumbai
Uddhav attacks Shinde over farmer suicides
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday alleged that chief minister Eknath Shinde had not paid much attention to the farmers suffering from crop loss caused by excessive rains and instead left for Guwahati to fulfil a vow at Kamakhya temple in order to protect his government
Updated on Nov 27, 2022 12:58 AM IST
Yogesh Naik
Adani applies for electricity distribution licence in Navi Mumbai
The MERC accepted their application on Friday and now suggestions/objections have been called. At present, Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited supplies power to Mumbai suburbs (except Bhandup and Mulund) and Mira Bhayander.
Updated on Nov 27, 2022 12:13 AM IST
Yogesh Naik
Mumbai police to hire fishing trawlers to patrol the coasts
With several patrol boats of the state coastal police unavailable or in bad shape, the state home department has permitted various districts and the commissionerate to hire fishing trawlers for patrolling
Published on Nov 25, 2022 11:58 PM IST
Yogesh Naik
Stealth-guided missile destroyer Mormugao delivered to Indian Navy
The contract for four ships of Project 15B was signed on January 28, 2011. This project is a continuation of the Kolkata class destroyers, which were part of Project 15A and were commissioned in the previous decade
Updated on Nov 25, 2022 05:07 AM IST
Yogesh Naik, Mumbai
Uddhav, Pawar demand recall of Governor Koshyari; Fadnavis decries ‘political colour’
Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Thursday urged the Central government to recall Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari whose remarks on Chhatrapati Shivaji have kicked up a row
Published on Nov 25, 2022 12:37 AM IST
Yogesh Naik and Faisal Malik, Mumbai
Uddhav, Pawar mount attack on governor for his remark on Shivaji
Former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray and NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Thursday slammed governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari for “crossing his limits” through his recent remark on Chhatrapati Shivaji and sought his removal from the post.
Published on Nov 25, 2022 12:26 AM IST
Yogesh Naik and Faisal Malik, Mumbai
Oppn slams Shinde visit to Nashik astrologer
CM’s critics feel he abruptly cancelled all official meetings and dashed to Mirgaon, “unsure of his future”.
Published on Nov 25, 2022 12:12 AM IST
Surendra P Gangan and Yogesh Naik
PMO to review progress of bullet train project
Mumbai While Chief Minister Eknath Shinde had set a deadline of September 30 to acquire land for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed train corridor (also called the bullet train project), the process is yet to be completed though most of the land in Maharashtra has already been acquired
Updated on Nov 24, 2022 12:32 AM IST
Yogesh Naik and K A Y Dodhiya
Aviation geeks fly high as Airbus Beluga, Embraer E 192–E2 land in city
“The Airbus A300-600ST (Super Transporter) aka Airbus Beluga, made its maiden visit to Mumbai Airport today. The aircraft is used to transport outsized cargo. And the lucky few passengers who witnessed this giant aircraft were left awestruck by the gorgeous sight,” said a spokesperson of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Limited
Published on Nov 23, 2022 12:37 AM IST
Yogesh Naik
MLA hostel gets a majestic makeover
Mumbai: The Majestic Hostel, a 113-year-old heritage building in Colaba, also called the MLA hostel, that houses legislators, is all set for a makeover
Published on Nov 23, 2022 12:37 AM IST
Yogesh Naik
Air India puts up its last four jumbo jets for sale
These aircraft, which are Pratt & Whitney 4056-powered and were built between 1993 and 1996, are currently parked at Mumbai airport. Two of them are in a very good condition and were used by VVIPs until recently
Updated on Nov 22, 2022 10:49 PM IST
Yogesh Naik, Mumbai