State’s CCTV tender process fails a second time
The much-needed CCTV surveillance project for Mumbai in the wake of 26/11 terror attacks has fallen through again.
BJP alleges voter lists manipulated
BJP’s Mumbai unit chief Ashish Shelar has complained to the state election commissioner against the alleged manipulation of voters list in Mumbai at the behest of the ruling parties.
BMC to take action against colonies over breeding sites
As the incident of deaths due to suspected dengue rise in the city, the civic body has swung into action.
Man held for posing as IPS officer
A 35-year-old college dropout has been arrested for allegedly posing as an IPS officer from the naxal-affected Gondia district and attending at least three functions in Thane rural.
BMC to up performance deposits
Taking note of directives of the Bombay HC, the BMC has decided to increase the performance guarantee deposits paid by road contractors so that they deliver good results.
‘Dereliction of duty by govt authorities’
Pointing out dereliction of duty on the part of state authorities, the Bombay high court on Friday directed that a representative from MMRDA, BMC and the collector shall accompany the petitioner and i
Customs arrests man with 1 kg cocaine in stomach
The customs officials on Friday arrested a Ghana national at Mumbai’s international airport for allegedly trying to smuggle in 1 kg of cocaine — collectively worth `1 crore — into the city.
Kalmadi to play big role in Pune poll contestants
Despite cooling his heels in the jail, Congress leader Suresh Kalmadi’s clout in Pune politics cannot be ruled out due to his strong supporter base, senior Congress party members say.
HC to state: Bomb squads should get awards too
The Bombay high court on Friday asked the state government whether the services provided by the bomb disposal squad could be recognised for gallantry awards or Ashoka Chakra.
Markets end higher for second consecutive week
Markets ended higher for the second consecutive week as the S&P Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) benchmark Sensex surged by 650 points to conclude at a three-week high of 19,270.06 on sustained buying mainly in banking, PSU and refinery sectors.