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Sakinaka police bust MD factory in Vasai, seize contraband worth ₹8 cr

The suspected manufacturer is on the run and the police are questioning several others to figure out who else is involved in the manufacturing

Sakinaka police bust MD factory in Vasai, seize contraband worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>8 cr

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Published on Apr 29, 2025 08:06 AM IST

ByManish Kumar Pathak

22.86kg drugs seized from 2 Vasai flats, one Nigerian arrested

The accused used to reside in one of the 41 buildings demolished in Vasai East, and had moved to the raided flat 2 months ago, said police

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Published on Apr 08, 2025 07:14 AM IST

ByMegha Sood

Razing of 34 illegal buildings in Achole begins, residents on the streets

Fifteen families in Nalasopara East were evicted as their homes, built on illegally developed land, were demolished, leaving them homeless amid ongoing corruption.

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Updated on Jan 24, 2025 07:40 AM IST

ByMegha Sood

14-yr-old girl killed in hit-and-run

MUMBAI: A 14-year-old girl, Shaista Imran Shah, died after being hit by a speeding bike in Vasai. The rider fled; police are pursuing him for culpable homicide.

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Updated on Dec 19, 2024 07:12 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

As work on NH 48 drags on, factory owners in Vasai-Virar count losses

Since December 2023, when work on white topping National Highway 48 began, factory owners have been spending at least 7-8 hours every day commuting

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Updated on Jul 01, 2024 09:06 AM IST

ByMegha Sood

Vasai murder: Accused’s parents reported him missing in Ghaziabad 12 years ago

The Waliv police traced Rohit Pal’s parents to Ghaziabad and asked them to reach Mumbai to record their statements. Pal had earlier lied that he was an orphan

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Updated on Jun 27, 2024 09:02 AM IST

ByMegha Sood

25 days and counting: Missing excavator driver’s family camps at accident site

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde visited the site and announced that a rescue operation would be launched jointly by the Army, Navy, Coast Guard and NDRF

The family of 38-year-old excavator driver Rakesh Yadav waits in hope near Versova bridge, for the rescue work to begin as promised by the CM. Yadav and the excavator had been buried 60 feet below ground level when the land gave in as he was working on the digging of the Surya Pipeline near Vasai on May 29.- Pic , Azim Tamboli

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Updated on Jun 24, 2024 08:39 AM IST

ByMegha Sood

Police seize 16 bullets from 2 Bhiwandi criminals, Duo arrested

Naigaon police seize 16 live cartridges from two suspects near Vasai; third suspect with gun escapes. Accused linked to criminal activities in Bhiwandi.

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Updated on Jun 04, 2024 08:34 AM IST

ByMegha Sood

Excavator driver killed in Vasai landslide, workers trapped

The excavator had begun digging when the ground suddenly gave way, causing the driver and the excavator to become trapped in the debris

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Published on May 30, 2024 11:32 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Serial house breaker wanted in 65 robbery cases arrested in Vasai

Man arrested in Vasai for 65 robberies after CCTV footage scan. Stolen jewellery worth ₹12 lakh recovered. Accused confesses to 65 cases.

Police recovered the stolen booty of jewellery worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>12 lakh, a mobile phone, a motorbike and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5,000 in cash, from the accused Atiq Sakharkar, 35, a police officer said. (HT Photo)

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Updated on May 11, 2024 07:20 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

No more water woes in Vasai, Virar, thanks to Surya scheme

Phase one of the project has benefitted 14-L residents; phase two will ease the worries of Mira Rd, Bhayander citizens

HT was allowed an exclusive tour of the treatment plant a couple of days ago to see first-hand how the project was fast-tracked to tackle the crisis in regions governed by Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation (VVMC). (Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Mar 21, 2024 08:02 AM IST

ByJeet Mashru

55 passengers stranded after new RoRo in Vasai-Bhyander gets stuck for 3 hours

The passengers claimed that a fishing boat was then called in to pull the ferry off the passageway, and it took three hours to complete the task

A fishing boat pulled the ferry out of the concrete passageway.

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Updated on Feb 25, 2024 07:02 AM IST

ByMegha Sood

Bhayander-Vasai RoRo launched; distance cut short to 20 minutes

From Wednesday, the service will make 16 trips between Bhayander and Vasai, a distance of 1.89 nautical miles, with the first service departing from Vasai at 6.45 am and the last leaving Bhayander at 7.30 pm every day

The vessel can take passenger loads up to 250 tonnes and can accommodate 100 passengers and 33 four-wheelers at a time.

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Updated on Feb 21, 2024 07:26 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

RoRo services from Bhayandar-Vasai to start from February 20

The first ferry service will start from Vasai at 6.45 am and the last at 6.45pm. There will be eight services in a day. Services will be closed from 12.45 to 2.15pm for lunch

The vessel, which can carry 33 cars and 100 passengers, has been given to Suvaranadurg Shipping and Marine Services Private Limited to operate by the MMB for three months. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Feb 19, 2024 05:54 AM IST

ByYogesh Naik

3 bodies found in closed Vasai flat

The three deceased were identified as Mohammed Azam, 35, and two of his flatmates, who lived in a second-floor apartment of Asha Sadan building in Vasai (west) on rent, said police. Azam is a fruit vendor, while the other two are casual workers

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Updated on Feb 05, 2024 09:26 AM IST

ByMegha Sood

Two out of three men arrested for social media post ‘insulting’ Lord Ram

Two men have been arrested in Vasai for posting a video on social media insulting Hindu deities Lord Ram and Sita, with a search underway for a third person involved. The arrests were made to prevent communal tension similar to the recent incident in Mira Road. The accused have been charged under various sections of the Indian Penal Code.

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Updated on Jan 30, 2024 08:44 AM IST

ByMegha Sood

‘Mishap exposes admin lacunae during minor repairs’

Three railway employees were killed in a tragic accident between Vasai and Naigaon stations in Mumbai. Railway unions are highlighting safety concerns during repairs of minor rail failures, such as the point failure that occurred. They are calling for speed restrictions and caution orders to be implemented until staff return to the station after completing repairs. The Western Railway has expressed condolences and is providing financial support to the families of the deceased employees.

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Updated on Jan 24, 2024 08:30 AM IST

ByShashank Rao

Jaipan factory in Vasai gutted in fire

The Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation (VVMC) was intimated about the fire by the security guard of the factory at around 6.30am, after which three water tankers and fire engines were rushed to the spot

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Updated on Jan 10, 2024 07:36 AM IST

ByMegha Sood

Five arrested for trying to break open ATMs in Vasai

The incident took place around 1am when four men entered an ATM centre near Babhola Naka in Vasai West and tried to break open the machine. The entire incident was caught on CCTV installed in the ATM kiosk, as the robbers attempted to rob the machine for more than an hour

Supreme Court rejects West Bengal government’s plea challenging NIA probe into violence during Ram Navami procession in March and April in the state. (ANI)

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Updated on Jul 25, 2023 12:32 AM IST

ByMegha Sood

Cops raid factories making fake cosmetic products, seize equipment worth ₹1.41 crore

A team headed by PI Nitin Patil seized empty boxes, stickers, packaging material, emboss machines, compact powder making machine and other equipment from the factories, which were then sealed. The crime branch learnt that the factories supplied fake cosmetic products to Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Gujarat and other states.

Cops raid factories making fake cosmetic products, seize equipment worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.41 crore

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Updated on Jun 10, 2023 12:42 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Construction worker arrested for killing contractor for ₹2K deficit in pay

A construction worker in Mumbai was arrested for killing his colleague over a wage dispute. The victim was his colleague's boss's younger brother.

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Updated on Jun 05, 2023 12:43 AM IST

ByMegha Sood

Ali Baba: Dastaan-e-Kabul makers deny reports of fire on set

Alind Srivastava and Nissar Parvez, producers of TV show Ali Baba: Dastaan-e-Kabul, have denied the reports of fire on their set. Read the report.

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Updated on May 15, 2023 11:55 AM IST

ByVinay MR Mishra

CR to undertake microtunneling work to prevent flooding of tracks

CR has currently taken up work of creating micro tunnelling on Diva-Kalwa, Vikhroli-Kanjurmarg and Sion-Kurla stretches. This is part of their pre-monsoon works which began around March and is likely to finish before June or July this monsoon

Thane, India - July 19, 2021: Thane railway station completed inundated due to incessant rains since morning, in Thane, Mumbai, India, on Monday, July 19, 2021. (Praful Gangurde / HT Photo ) (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Apr 23, 2023 01:07 AM IST

ByShashank Rao

10-second CCTV footage helps cops nab chain snatcher

A man has been arrested for committing six chain-snatchings in Mumbai local trains over the past week. The accused was identified with the help of CCTV footage.

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Updated on Apr 19, 2023 12:23 AM IST

ByMegha Sood

Death toll now 14, viral video of alleged stampede surfaces

Meanwhile, videos claiming to be of the Kharghar event have emerged on social media. A huge crowd of people can be seen running and trampling what appear to be one or two dead bodies. In the background are ambulances, and men wearing identity cards identical to those worn by volunteers on the day of the event

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Updated on Apr 19, 2023 12:19 AM IST

ByRaina Assainar

8 passenger jetties to connect Bhayandar and Dombivali

Maharashtra Maritime Board has floated tenders for the construction of eight passenger jetties across Mumbai. The project will cost $13m and will be shared by the Centre and the state governments. The project is part of the Centre?s Sagarmala initiative, under the Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. The ferry services on this route may commence at the end of 2025, according to a senior MMB official.

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Updated on Apr 14, 2023 12:50 AM IST

ByPrayag Arora-Desai

City registers highest ever 24-hour rain for April

Unseasonal rains hit Mumbai on Thursday, bringing down the minimum temperature below normal for the first time in 10 days. The city's base weather station received 15mm of rain, the most Mumbai has seen in 24 hours for April since 1944. There is a chance of more light to moderate showers in the coming days.

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Updated on Apr 14, 2023 12:42 AM IST

ByPrayag Arora-Desai

Mumbai registers highest ever 24-hour rainfall for April as temperature drops

Showers were reported mainly from the northern and western suburbs, including Borivali, Bhayandar, Malad, Goregaon, Andheri, Naigaon, Vasai, Juhu and Mira Road

The sudden downpour brought down the morning’s minimum temperature to 22.2°C. (PTI photo)

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Updated on Apr 13, 2023 01:49 PM IST

ByPrayag Arora-Desai

Yatri app: WR to get real-time train tracking

Sumit Thakur, chief PRO, WR, said, “The mobile application comes with a plethora of features to help commuters plan their journey at their fingertips. We have installed GPS tracking devices in all the local trains which will enable the app to provide its real-time location”.

“The commuters will not only be able to get the train’s live location on the map but also see it moving in action. In just three simple steps, commuters can view the live location,” said a WR official. “All that commuters need to do is find the nearest station on the map, type the source station and track the local train of their choice, so they can gauge how close or far they are from the train to plan their journey. This app will be Divyangjan-friendly and commuters can operate the phone via voice commands and find their train’s live location by asking it through Google Assistant.” (HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 05, 2023 12:29 AM IST

ByShashank Rao

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The suspected manufacturer is on the run and the police are questioning several others to figure out who else is involved in the manufacturing

The accused used to reside in one of the 41 buildings demolished in Vasai East, and had moved to the raided flat 2 months ago, said police

Fifteen families in Nalasopara East were evicted as their homes, built on illegally developed land, were demolished, leaving them homeless amid ongoing corruption.

MUMBAI: A 14-year-old girl, Shaista Imran Shah, died after being hit by a speeding bike in Vasai. The rider fled; police are pursuing him for culpable homicide.

Since December 2023, when work on white topping National Highway 48 began, factory owners have been spending at least 7-8 hours every day commuting

The Waliv police traced Rohit Pal’s parents to Ghaziabad and asked them to reach Mumbai to record their statements. Pal had earlier lied that he was an orphan

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde visited the site and announced that a rescue operation would be launched jointly by the Army, Navy, Coast Guard and NDRF

Naigaon police seize 16 live cartridges from two suspects near Vasai; third suspect with gun escapes. Accused linked to criminal activities in Bhiwandi.

The excavator had begun digging when the ground suddenly gave way, causing the driver and the excavator to become trapped in the debris

Man arrested in Vasai for 65 robberies after CCTV footage scan. Stolen jewellery worth ₹12 lakh recovered. Accused confesses to 65 cases.

Phase one of the project has benefitted 14-L residents; phase two will ease the worries of Mira Rd, Bhayander citizens

The passengers claimed that a fishing boat was then called in to pull the ferry off the passageway, and it took three hours to complete the task

From Wednesday, the service will make 16 trips between Bhayander and Vasai, a distance of 1.89 nautical miles, with the first service departing from Vasai at 6.45 am and the last leaving Bhayander at 7.30 pm every day

The first ferry service will start from Vasai at 6.45 am and the last at 6.45pm. There will be eight services in a day. Services will be closed from 12.45 to 2.15pm for lunch

The three deceased were identified as Mohammed Azam, 35, and two of his flatmates, who lived in a second-floor apartment of Asha Sadan building in Vasai (west) on rent, said police. Azam is a fruit vendor, while the other two are casual workers

The Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation (VVMC) was intimated about the fire by the security guard of the factory at around 6.30am, after which three water tankers and fire engines were rushed to the spot

The incident took place around 1am when four men entered an ATM centre near Babhola Naka in Vasai West and tried to break open the machine. The entire incident was caught on CCTV installed in the ATM kiosk, as the robbers attempted to rob the machine for more than an hour

A construction worker in Mumbai was arrested for killing his colleague over a wage dispute. The victim was his colleague's boss's younger brother.

Alind Srivastava and Nissar Parvez, producers of TV show Ali Baba: Dastaan-e-Kabul, have denied the reports of fire on their set. Read the report.

CR has currently taken up work of creating micro tunnelling on Diva-Kalwa, Vikhroli-Kanjurmarg and Sion-Kurla stretches. This is part of their pre-monsoon works which began around March and is likely to finish before June or July this monsoon

A man has been arrested for committing six chain-snatchings in Mumbai local trains over the past week. The accused was identified with the help of CCTV footage.

Showers were reported mainly from the northern and western suburbs, including Borivali, Bhayandar, Malad, Goregaon, Andheri, Naigaon, Vasai, Juhu and Mira Road

Sumit Thakur, chief PRO, WR, said, “The mobile application comes with a plethora of features to help commuters plan their journey at their fingertips. We have installed GPS tracking devices in all the local trains which will enable the app to provide its real-time location”.

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