ACB probing construction project
The anti-corruption bureau has started an inquiry into the approvals granted to a construction project that is being built on a plot that was reserved for the plantation of trees.
Metro project may miss sixth deadline
Mumbai’s first Metro Rail project, which is being built between Versova, Andheri and Ghatkopar is likely to miss its sixth deadline.
RPF theft recovery in last 2 yrs close to 80%
In the last two years, Mumbai’s local trains have witnessed theft worth nearly `31 lakh. However, of the stolen railway property, the Railways has managed to recover goods worth `25 lakh.
RTI activist blames BMC for slow work
The civic body’s efforts to construct bridges over Mithi River after its widening, has been on the slow track, according to an RTI activist.
RTI activist blames BMC for slow work
The civic body’s efforts to construct bridges over Mithi River after its widening, has been on the slow track, according to an RTI activist.
Lobbying helps CR win Rajdhani-like express
The announcement of an air-conditioned express for Central Railway in Union railway minister Pawan Kumar Bansal’s budget speech was an outcome of CR’s consistent lobbying.
CR, WR get 17 new trains
After a long gap, Mumbai was given its fair share in the Union railway budget, which was announced on Tuesday. The state too received goodies for expansion of its services.
Ministers yet to declare assets
Over two years after CM Prithviraj Chavan issued a directive to ministers to disclose their assets to the office of the CM, 18 out of the 40 Maharashtra ministers are still to file their details.
EIU adds `1,575 crore to state coffers
The Economic intelligence unit (EIU) of Maharashtra sales tax department has added `1,575 crore to the coffers of the state exchequer in a year and caught 2,065 hawala operators as well as 42,000 bene
Parel’s animal hospital has VIP patient
The veterinary staff at Parel’s Bombay Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (animal hospital) are giving “VIP” treatment to a vulture that has been admitted to the hospital.