Thane's 2017 Civic Polls: A Maharashtra Flashback
As Maharashtra gears up for civic polls, we revisit the 2017 Thane Municipal Corporation elections. This analysis explores the key outcomes and political dynamics that shaped the contest.
As Maharashtra gears up for civic polls, we revisit the 2017 Thane Municipal Corporation elections. This analysis explores the key outcomes and political dynamics that shaped the contest.
A look back at the 2016 Maharashtra municipal corporation elections, focusing on outcomes in 29 seats across Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Kalyan-Dombivli, and Nashik.
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Vadodara Municipal Corporation holds Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation accountable for damaging a drainage line during cable work, demanding compensation for repairs.
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Thane Municipal Corporation registers criminal case against a private school for refusing to deploy teachers for election duty. Officials warn of strict action for absenteeism.
Thane's political contest is a crucial test for Deputy CM Eknath Shinde's claim to Balasaheb Thackeray's legacy. As the city grapples with rapid growth and civic issues, the outcome will shape Maharashtra's political landscape. Read the full analysis.
A major traffic jam hit Thane after a container leaked crude glycerin. Authorities rushed to the scene for cleanup. Read the full report on the incident and its impact.
Former Thane mayor Minakshi Shinde approaches police after a doctored audio clip goes viral. She denies allegations, calls it a smear campaign by rivals. Police examining complaints.
Thane Municipal Corporation issues final warning to 2,128 employees who missed mandatory election training. Officials threaten criminal cases as crucial polls near. Read details.
Thane Crime Branch nabs Anand Suryavanshi in Nashik for allegedly killing his wife over a property dispute in Ulhasnagar. He was evading arrest for eight months. Read the full story.
A Thane court sentenced a 30-year-old labourer to rigorous imprisonment for stealing cash and jewellery worth Rs 32,000 from a sleeping family. Read the full details of the case and the police investigation.
Congress candidate Harshwardhan Sapkal accuses Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde of profiting from illegal businesses and targets BJP for backing accused. Read the full story.
Thane Crime Branch arrests Telangana man, seizes cannabis worth over ₹2 crore. SUV packed with drugs intercepted near Kalwa. Police probe Andhra-Odisha supply chain.
Bombay High Court directs Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation to inspect and act on an alleged illegal structure linked to a former Shiv Sena corporator. The court order came after a petition by a political rival. Read the full details.
Ahead of key civic elections, the BJP takes strict disciplinary action, expelling 27 functionaries in Jalgaon and suspending 28 in Solapur for anti-party activities. Get the full details here.
In a new political twist, Shiv Sena and NCP join forces with an independent in Ambernath municipal council to keep BJP away from power. Get the latest details.
Ahead of Thane's January 15 civic polls, major parties bank on experience, re-nominating 29 sitting corporators in 11 crucial wards. Discover the strategy behind this safety-first approach.
A Lucknow Municipal Corporation delegation visited Ahmedabad to study its solid waste-to-energy project. The team aims to establish a similar facility in Lucknow by 2026 to boost sustainability.
Raj and Uddhav Thackeray will address a joint rally in Thane on January 12, ahead of crucial Maharashtra civic polls for 29 corporations. Voting on January 15, counting on January 16.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis reveals BJP accepted fewer seats in Thane civic polls to maintain Mahayuti unity and not disturb Eknath Shinde. Read the full political strategy.
A Karnataka businessman was kidnapped and held for days in Thane hotels, robbed of Rs 2 crore at gunpoint. Police have arrested the accused. Read the shocking details.
Thane's civic election on January 15 is a crucial test between Eknath Shinde's organisational might and the Thackeray cousins' emotional appeal. Get the full analysis of this high-stakes battle.
59 out of 2,869 municipal corporation posts in Maharashtra to be elected unopposed on Jan 15. State Election Commission clarifies polls cannot be held with NOTA as sole option, sparking debate.
Vadodara Municipal Corporation's purchase of branded cricket shoes for corporators sparks controversy. Mayor Pinki Soni approved only one pair, but officials tried for two. Read the full story.
Shocking discovery in Dombivli as skeletal remains are found in an abandoned chawl house in Mhatre Nagar. Thane police have launched a detailed investigation into the mysterious find.
MNS and Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders in Thane accuse returning officers of rigging nominations to favor Shiv Sena. They demand action within 24 hours. Read the full details.
The Jupiter Marathon Thane 2026 saw a massive turnout of over 5000 participants, promoting cancer awareness and community health. Read about this inspiring sporting event.
BJP's Chandrashekhar Bawankule defends unopposed municipal elections, calling them a sign of development-oriented consensus. He counters opposition criticism, citing examples from gram panchayats.