Bhubaneswar BMC orders removal of 800 illegal hoardings
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation issues a 3-day ultimatum to 26 agencies to remove 800 illegal hoardings after empanelment lapses. Failure to comply will lead to BMC action and cost recovery.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation issues a 3-day ultimatum to 26 agencies to remove 800 illegal hoardings after empanelment lapses. Failure to comply will lead to BMC action and cost recovery.
BJP seals a tactical seat-sharing deal with Shiv Sena (Shinde) for Nagpur civic polls, but alliance crumbles in Amravati. Details on the political maneuvering inside.
Shimla's civic body faced a turbulent 2024 marked by development promises, public protests over water and parking, and political challenges. Explore the key events that defined the year.
The Shiv Sena-BJP Mahayuti alliance finalizes its seat-sharing formula for Thane municipal elections, with Sena contesting 87 wards and BJP 40. Candidate names to be announced Tuesday. Read for details on the deal and post-announcement dissent.
Bombay High Court criticizes Thane, Navi Mumbai, Kalyan Dombivli, Bhiwandi-Nizampur corporations for failing to enforce laws against illegal constructions, warning thousands could have been prevented.
Thane election officials identified 16,574 duplicate voters after scrutiny. While they can still vote with an undertaking, the purge aims to clean the electoral roll. Read the full details.
Mahayuti alliance's seat-sharing talks for Thane city are stuck over nearly 10 seats. BJP workers demand more seats, causing unease. Final decision expected Monday. Read the latest updates.
Forest officials intensify monitoring after a fresh leopard sighting in Thane's Srinagar area. Cameras and patrols deployed to prevent the animal from entering populated zones. Residents urged to report sightings.
Thane Municipal Corporation issues strict warning to polling staff against skipping mandatory election training. Nomination process begins with 13 candidates filing papers. Details inside.
Thane Police arrests five individuals, including a couple, for attempting to sell a 7-day-old baby girl for Rs 6 lakh. The shocking child trafficking racket was busted in Maharashtra.
Thane police rescue a 7-day-old baby from traffickers demanding Rs 6 lakh. Five arrested in Badlapur after a decoy operation. Read the shocking details.
Residents of Thane's Pokhran 2 reported a leopard inside a closed factory near Bethany Hospital. Forest officials have deployed camera traps and increased vigilance. Read for safety protocols.
Thane police investigate a scam where fraudsters used job aspirants' PAN & Aadhaar copies for illicit financial transactions. Learn how to protect your documents.
Shiv Sena (UBT) suffers a major setback as four-time corporator and Kalyan district president Dhananjay Bodare, along with four others, joins BJP ahead of municipal polls. Read the full story.
Thane police register a case against four individuals for allegedly creating eight fake GST firms and fraudulently claiming over Rs 22 crore in input tax credit. No arrests made yet. Details inside.
BJP-Shiv Sena alliance sweeps Ambernath, Kulgaon-Badlapur in Thane municipal council elections 2025. Congress suffers major losses. Full results and analysis inside.
Thane Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao threatens criminal action against repeat offenders of unauthorized posters, vows strict Model Code enforcement for 2026 elections. Read about the crackdown.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw assures DCM Eknath Shinde that the stalled Thane-Mulund suburban station project will restart. The cost has doubled to Rs 245 crore. Read for details.
Thane election authorities warn of legal action, disqualification for candidates violating Rs 13 lakh spending limit. Model Code of Conduct in force until Jan 16, 2026. Read details.
A Thane court convicted a 57-year-old taxi driver for luring an 11-year-old girl but acquitted him of rape charges due to insufficient evidence. He was sentenced to time already served.
As Thane prepares for civic elections, residents highlight critical challenges in water supply, health infrastructure, traffic, and waste management. Discover the key voter priorities.
Thane Municipal Corporation announces a scientific initiative including shelters, sterilisation drives, and awareness campaigns to manage the city's stray dogs. Learn about the new measures.
Thane police arrested three men, including a 19-year-old, and seized firearms, cartridges, and a stolen motorcycle in two separate crackdowns. Read the full details of the operations.
A major fire broke out at a wedding venue on Ghodbunder Road in Thane, causing panic. Around 1000 guests were safely evacuated with no injuries reported. Read the full story.
A leopard entered a housing society in Maharashtra's Thane district, sparking a major rescue operation by forest officials. Residents were evacuated as teams worked to tranquilize the big cat.
A major fire erupted at a wedding hall in Thane, Maharashtra. Over 1000 guests evacuated safely. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours. Read the full details of the incident and the response.
A major fire broke out at a banquet hall in Thane during a wedding ceremony, forcing the evacuation of over 100 people. Read about the swift response and investigation details.
The Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) has initiated a process to cut 10% of its contractual staff to reduce costs. Departments must submit detailed reports by December 17.
Thane's Namo Grand Central Park wins the prestigious Green Flag Award 2024, a first for Maharashtra. Discover how this urban oasis achieved global acclaim.
Unidentified assailants opened fire at BJP candidate Pawan Walekar's office in Ambernath, injuring a guard. With polls 3 days away, the incident sparks political blame game. Full details inside.