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Parliamentary body raps civil aviation ministry on MIAL issue

The COPU expressed "strong disapproval of this inaction by the Ministry" and asked it to do the needful to expedite the legal process.

Two cops among six held for Rs 5 cr jewellery heist in Mumbai

Two policemen were among six persons arrested today in connection with last week's robbery where employees of a courier firm were looted of jewellery worth about Rs 5 crore on their way to the airport.

Using films to promote literacy : Mumbai NGO gets US award

PlanetRead, a Mumbai-based Indian non-profit, has won US Library of Congress's Literacy Award for its innovative programme to promote literacy skills, primarily through subtitles for popular Bollywood film songs-based television programmes.

HC asks cops to produce ex SIMI leader in court on 21 Oct

The Bombay High Court today asked police to produce jailed former SIMI functionary and POTA detenu Saquib Nachan before it on October 21 in connection with his petition seeking discharge in the 2003 bomb blasts case, in which he is prime accused.

Fire on 15th floor of south Mumbai building, no casualties

A fire broke out on the 15th floor of a building in south Mumbai on Wednesday evening, no one was injured.

Gangster Abu Salem shot at twice in jail, Dawood takes credit

The gangster was shot at twice by a member of a rival gang.

NCP targets CM on expensive MHADA flats, delayed Mumbai Metro

Targeting Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, NCP today asked him to direct the state housing body MHADA to lower prices of flats in this year's lottery, and demanded a clear statement on when the under-construction Mono-rail and Metro rail in Mumbai would start operating.

Water pipeline bursts in Mumbai, kills 1

The incident occurred in Govandi suburb, north-east Mumbai, around 3.30 a.m., when a 24-inch water mainline suddenly burst and thousands of litres of water gushed into Sanjivani building.

Holi celebrated with gusto in Mumbai

Mumbai city and suburbs erupted in colours as thousands poured out of houses and building complexes from early Wednesday to play Rang Panchami.

Mumbai braces for massive workers' procession

Over two lakh workers from all over Maharashtra are expected to join a protest march led by the Shiv Sena on Monday ahead of the proposed two-day all India strike called by various trade unions later this week.

Swedish House Mafia to perform in Mumbai

International band Swedish House Mafia is back in India and will perform in Mumbai on Tuesday after its performance was cancelled last November owing to Shiv Sena Chief Bal Thackeray's death.

Over 800 booked in Mumbai for drunken driving on New Year's eve

According to a traffic police official, as many as 840 revellers were fined and detained for driving under the influence of alcohol while ringing in the New Year.

Mumbai Cong MLA wants flyover named after Delhi rape victim

Congress MLA from Vile Parle Krishna Hegde met Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan this evening and suggested to him that the flyover be named after the gang-rape victim.

Maharashtra mourns Ravi Shankar's death

Maharashtra Governor K Sankaranarayanan and Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan Wednesday condoled the death of renowned sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar

Pune: No private vehicles, only public transport tomorrow

In a unique citizen driven initiative to combat the traffic mess, over two million Puneites will Thursday thumb their noses at self-owned private vehicles and opt for public buses.

Fire breaks out in Bandra slum, no casualty reported

A fire broke out in a slum area in suburban Bandra in Mumbai but there were no reports of any casualty.

Too much coffee can make you blind

Researchers found that heavy caffeinated coffee consumption is associated with an increased risk of developing exfoliation glaucoma

Voter ids to be delivered to Thane residents' doorsteps

The Thane district collector appealed to voters to avail the facility and get their ID-cards made once the programme is launched

27 year old woman found dead in NCP MLA's hostel

27-year old woman has been found dead in National Congress Party (NCP) MLA Baban Rao Shinde's hostel room in Amdar Niwas in Mumbai.

Shiv Sena protests Pakistan trade fair

A maiden trade fair exclusively devoted to selling wares from Pakistan that started here today witnessed protests by right-wing Shiv Sena activists.

Mumbai pins hopes on 'artificial' rains

Worried by the deficient rains this year, Mumbai's civic body has decided to resort to 'artificial rains' at a cost of Rs.65 million, an official said here on Thursday.

MNS wing threatens stir against multiplexes

A Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS)-affiliated body on Monday warned multiplexes to screen Marathi films during prime time slots or face the music.

Zeenat Aman asks for ban on horse-drawn carriages

Yesteryear's glamour girl Zeenat Aman has written to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) calling for a total ban on horse-drawn carriages within the city.

Veteran BJP leader Bal Apte passes away

Veteran BJP and RSS leader Bal Apte died at a city hospital on Tuesday after a brief illness.

Pranab Mukherjee in Mumbai tomorrow

UPA nominee Pranab Mukherjee will be in Mumbai tomorrow to drum up support for his Presidential bid.

Soon, 23 hostels in Vidarbha for tribal students

The Maharashtra government will soon build 23 hostels for tribal students in Vidarbha region this year, officials said today.

'Maha should show courage in passing anti-superstition bill'

An organisation which works for the cause of eradicating superstitions from society today asked the Maharashtra government "to show courage" in passing the anti-superstition bill in the monsoon session of legislature, starting next week.

Mumbai airport shut for half an hour, flights diverted due to rains

The city airport remained shut for operations for around half an hour on Monday evening due to heavy rains and poor visibility, resulting in diversion of 8 flights.

Prithviraj Chavan visits families of Mantralaya fire victims

Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan today met the grieving family members of two state government employees, who were killed in the devastating fire at Mantralaya