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Supervisor molests Class 11 student in exam hall, booked under POCSO
He sat next to her and allegedly touched her chest multiple times and made obscene gestures on the desk
Published on Mar 22, 2025 08:20 AM IST
Auto driver crushed to death as learner crashes Innova into auto
A 43-year-old man’s attempt to learn to drive on a busy road in Navi Mumbai led to the death of a 63-year-old auto driver on Saturday afternoon, after the Innova he was driving crashed into an auto rickshaw, dragging the three-wheeler a few feet away
Updated on Jul 30, 2024 08:06 AM IST
20 years later, Maharashtra Bhavan to come up in Navi Mumbai
CIDCO calls ₹121 cr e-tenders for Maharashtra Bhavan in Vashi after CM's approval. Project to showcase state's culture, provide accommodation, and amenities.
Updated on Jul 12, 2024 06:42 AM IST
Onion prices at Vashi APMC double in two weeks
According to Digambar Raut, a wholesaler at APMC, the spike in onion prices is the increased demand for the produce in the country’s northern parts
Updated on Jun 08, 2024 08:57 AM IST
6-year-old dies after falling into unsecured metro pit in Mankhurd
The accident occurred at the ongoing construction site of the Metro in Mankhurd, just days after a similar incident
Updated on Apr 23, 2024 08:51 AM IST
HC clears the way for replacing Tata Power transmission towers
Bombay high court allows Tata Power to replace 20 corroded transmission towers in Mumbai, benefiting railways, refineries, and residential areas.
Updated on Apr 18, 2024 07:06 AM IST
Three held for killing waiter who tried to fight off robbery attempt
Three arrested for murdering waiter in Vashi after robbery attempt. Accused intoxicated, attacked victim for a polythene bag. Case under investigation.
Updated on Mar 30, 2024 07:42 AM IST
Bank manager’s alertness thwarts ATM scam; Duo arrested
Alertness by a bank manager averted a potential ATM scam, leading to the arrest of a 24-year-old and 22-year-old duo engaged in tampering with Automated Teller Machine (ATM) money withdrawal shutters. The incident occurred on March 3 at the State Bank of India (SBI) ATM in sector 14, Vashi
Updated on Mar 07, 2024 08:08 AM IST
Mumbai-based cameraman booked for outraging modesty
Female reporter in Navi Mumbai files case against cameraman for outraging her modesty at political event in Vashi. Accused yet to appear at police station.
Updated on Feb 20, 2024 06:36 PM IST
NMMC takes action to alleviate city’s parking woes with multi-level facilities
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) is addressing the parking scarcity issue by implementing multi-level parking facilities in various nodes. The first facility in Belapur will accommodate 396 four-wheelers and 121 two-wheelers. Two more facilities are in the pipeline. The NMMC is exploring public-private partnerships for these developments to save public funds and earn revenue. The commissioner assured that parking tariffs would be reasonable for the public. Plans for similar facilities in other parts of the city are being prepared.
Updated on Feb 04, 2024 06:22 AM IST
Maratha activist Jarange-Patil says Maharashtra government accepts demands
Manoj Jarange-Patil started his hunger strike from Friday morning. The activist has stopped taking meals from 11 in the morning and is surviving only on water.
Published on Jan 26, 2024 06:21 PM IST
NMMC to develop 2 more multi-level parking lots near railway stations
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation plans to develop two multi-level parking facilities in addition to the one under construction at Belapur.
Updated on Dec 26, 2023 06:26 AM IST
Nonagenarian wins one-year legal battle to get her sealed Fort premises back
After a one-year court battle, a 90-year-old woman in Mumbai has finally regained possession of her flat, which was sealed by the police without due diligence. The legal battle was fought by her niece, who was granted power of attorney, and the flat was sealed after the licensee was booked in a criminal case. The police finally handed over the flat after a contempt petition was filed. The case highlights the importance of thorough background checks when renting out property and the need for accountability for police actions.
Updated on Dec 18, 2023 07:58 AM IST
Seven booked under anti-Black Magic Act for extorting ₹78L from woman
Seven people were booked for cheating a woman in Navi Mumbai of gold and cash worth ₹78 lakhs under the pretext of performing black magic and rituals. The woman's family found a diary detailing the rituals performed and places visited. The accused promised to keep the woman's husband safe and dig up a hidden treasure.
Updated on Nov 26, 2023 07:34 AM IST
55-year-old school van driver hangs self in Vashi garden
the deceased was depressed about his health condition and was also stressed about loan that he had taken, the police said
Updated on Sep 28, 2023 09:48 AM IST
NMMC to refurbish three old foot over bridges
The city engineering department has worked out a nearly 6 cr proposal to revive three of the fobs in both these nodes
Updated on Aug 25, 2023 07:31 PM IST
APMC onion-potato market to be shut on Aug 24
The wholesale APMC onion-potato market in Vashi, Mumbai, will shut down on August 24 in protest against a 40% export duty on onions. Traders threaten an indefinite strike if the government doesn't relent. Wholesale prices of onions have fallen to ₹18-22 per kg from ₹25-26 per kg last week. The market saw the arrival of 125 vehicles carrying onions, in line with average supply. The retail price in Vashi was ₹30-35 per kg on Monday, down from ₹40 per kg. Farmers argue that the duty will hurt their earnings and survival.
Updated on Aug 21, 2023 11:13 PM IST
Cop booked after police van hits 3 vehicles in Vashi
A constable from the State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) in Navi Mumbai has been booked for rash driving after a police van collided with three vehicles. The incident occurred when the van collided with two BEST buses and a car. The driver of the van sustained minor injuries while the other vehicles were damaged.
Updated on Jul 22, 2023 12:58 AM IST
Truck driver drowns in Vashi’s Jagruteshwar Lake
According to the police, Singh was residing in Turbhe village and since Sunday night, he did not return home. A security guard, who was nearby, noticed the body of Singh floating in the lake, Shashikant Chandekar, senior inspector, Vashi police station, said
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 01:01 AM IST
Body found near Sanpada station identified, murder suspected
Body of a 23-year-old man from Airoli, identified as Jitesh Bapu Bansode, was found with injuries on the head and body between Vashi and Sanpada railway stations. Bansode worked in housekeeping at a private firm in Rabale MIDC. His mother approached Rabale police with a missing complaint and identified his body at Vashi Municipal hospital. A case of murder has been registered with Vashi GRP and investigations are ongoing.
Updated on Apr 25, 2023 09:20 PM IST
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
Updated on Apr 19, 2023 12:19 AM IST
Pune police arrest five in fuel theft case
On Saturday morning, Hadapsar police got a tip-off that a tanker filled with ETF petrol (fuel used for aviation) was passing from Lakshmi Colony, in Hadapsar
Updated on Apr 09, 2023 11:37 PM IST
Mangrove cell clears cattle shed on CRZ-1 in Vashi
The cell served notice to Pralhad Bhagat, a resident of Vashi village, who allegedly built cattle shed and some other structures near a temple at Sector-6 of Vashi node, said Range Forest Officer Sudhir Laxman Manjare of Mangrove Cell, Navi Mumbai
Updated on Apr 09, 2023 12:11 AM IST
G. Mohiuddin Jeddy
Vashi residents oppose proposal to chop 28 trees
avi Mumbai Municipal Corporation’s proposal to cut a total of 28 full grown trees along the interior road in Sector 1 of Vashi has been strongly opposed by the local residents. Backing off, the NMMC hs extended the deadline for suggestions, objections by a week
Updated on Apr 07, 2023 11:46 PM IST
Sameera Kapoor Munshi
Vashi police bust interstate gang, open eight house break-ins
he accused used a novel modus operandi after their arrest each time. They immediately confessed to the crime when produced before the magistrates and would get minimum punishment of two years’ imprisonment. They would serve their sentence and resume their crime career
Updated on Apr 07, 2023 05:20 PM IST
Activists infuriated as NMMC draft development plan ‘lacks’ green focus
The draft development plan by Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has been criticised for the absence of concrete plans for environmental aspects such as rainwater harvesting, green energy, tree cover and wetland protection. The NatConnect Foundation said the plan failed to address the impact of the ongoing redevelopment of housing colonies, which will lead to 20-plus storey buildings and put pressure on water, sewerage, power and traffic. Despite having 232 gardens and 91 playgrounds, the city only has three square metres of open space per person, compared to WHO and AMRUT norms of nine to 10 sq m.
Updated on Apr 01, 2023 10:56 PM IST
G. Mohiuddin Jeddy