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Study launched on golden jackals in city’s mangrove patches

Amongst the wild canidae found in India, golden jackals are the most widespread species, occupying varied habitat types ranging from forests and grasslands to agricultural landscapes. The mangrove ecosystem is one unique habitat used by golden jackals

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Published on Nov 30, 2022 11:46 PM IST

ByYogesh Naik

Housing societies, ALMs told to issue NOCs for installing EV charging points

he state cooperative authorities have issued instructions to housing societies and Advanced Locality Management (ALMs) to provide no objection certificates (NOCs) to electric vehicle (EV) owners for installing charging points on the society premises within seven days from the date of application.

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Updated on Nov 30, 2022 12:38 AM IST

ByYogesh Naik

BMC’s defunct swimming pool at Ghatkopar to get state-of-the-art makeover

The civic-run swimming pool at Ghatkopar, which has been closed since 2019, will soon be converted into a state-of-the-art sports complex with the city’s first shooting range

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Updated on Nov 29, 2022 08:24 PM IST

ByYogesh Naik, Mumbai

Uddhav attacks Shinde over farmer suicides

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday alleged that chief minister Eknath Shinde had not paid much attention to the farmers suffering from crop loss caused by excessive rains and instead left for Guwahati to fulfil a vow at Kamakhya temple in order to protect his government

Stepping out of the city after quite some time, Thackeray addressed a rally of farmers in Buldhana. Citing the case of a soyabean grower who was paid a meagre <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>33 by the crop insurance company as compensation, he claimed nearly 1,000 farmers had died by suicide since July 1 (after the Shinde-led government came to power). (HT Photo)

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Updated on Nov 27, 2022 12:58 AM IST

ByYogesh Naik

Adani applies for electricity distribution licence in Navi Mumbai

The MERC accepted their application on Friday and now suggestions/objections have been called. At present, Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited supplies power to Mumbai suburbs (except Bhandup and Mulund) and Mira Bhayander.

The consumers in the island city of Mumbai have the option to choose from Tata Power or BEST and the suburbs can choose from Tata Power or Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited. (FILE PHOTO)

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Updated on Nov 27, 2022 12:13 AM IST

ByYogesh Naik

Mumbai police to hire fishing trawlers to patrol the coasts

With several patrol boats of the state coastal police unavailable or in bad shape, the state home department has permitted various districts and the commissionerate to hire fishing trawlers for patrolling

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Published on Nov 25, 2022 11:58 PM IST

ByYogesh Naik

Stealth-guided missile destroyer Mormugao delivered to Indian Navy

The contract for four ships of Project 15B was signed on January 28, 2011. This project is a continuation of the Kolkata class destroyers, which were part of Project 15A and were commissioned in the previous decade

Mormugao is the second ship of Project 15B.

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Updated on Nov 25, 2022 05:07 AM IST

ByYogesh Naik, Mumbai

Uddhav, Pawar demand recall of Governor Koshyari; Fadnavis decries ‘political colour’

Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Thursday urged the Central government to recall Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari whose remarks on Chhatrapati Shivaji have kicked up a row

Mumbai, India - Nov 24, 2022 : Maharashtra EX CM and Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray taking a Press Conference today at Matoshree, Bandra, in Mumbai, India, on Thursday, Nov 24, 2022. (Photo by Vijay Bate/HT Photo)

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Published on Nov 25, 2022 12:37 AM IST

ByYogesh Naik and Faisal Malik, Mumbai

Uddhav, Pawar mount attack on governor for his remark on Shivaji

Former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray and NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Thursday slammed governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari for “crossing his limits” through his recent remark on Chhatrapati Shivaji and sought his removal from the post.

Former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray. (ANI)

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Published on Nov 25, 2022 12:26 AM IST

ByYogesh Naik and Faisal Malik, Mumbai

Oppn slams Shinde visit to Nashik astrologer

CM’s critics feel he abruptly cancelled all official meetings and dashed to Mirgaon, “unsure of his future”.

Captain Ashok Kharat, a retired merchant navy officer, has worked as captain with an Australian firm and toured 154 countries. He heads Shivnika Trust, which manages the temple. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Nov 25, 2022 12:12 AM IST

BySurendra P Gangan and Yogesh Naik

PMO to review progress of bullet train project

Mumbai While Chief Minister Eknath Shinde had set a deadline of September 30 to acquire land for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed train corridor (also called the bullet train project), the process is yet to be completed though most of the land in Maharashtra has already been acquired

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Updated on Nov 24, 2022 12:32 AM IST

ByYogesh Naik and K A Y Dodhiya

Aviation geeks fly high as Airbus Beluga, Embraer E 192–E2 land in city

“The Airbus A300-600ST (Super Transporter) aka Airbus Beluga, made its maiden visit to Mumbai Airport today. The aircraft is used to transport outsized cargo. And the lucky few passengers who witnessed this giant aircraft were left awestruck by the gorgeous sight,” said a spokesperson of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Limited

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Published on Nov 23, 2022 12:37 AM IST

ByYogesh Naik

MLA hostel gets a majestic makeover

Mumbai: The Majestic Hostel, a 113-year-old heritage building in Colaba, also called the MLA hostel, that houses legislators, is all set for a makeover

Mumbai, India - November 22, 2022: Majestic Aamdar Niwas building, at Colaba, in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo) (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Nov 23, 2022 12:37 AM IST

ByYogesh Naik

Air India puts up its last four jumbo jets for sale

These aircraft, which are Pratt & Whitney 4056-powered and were built between 1993 and 1996, are currently parked at Mumbai airport. Two of them are in a very good condition and were used by VVIPs until recently

One of the four Boeing 747-400 aircraft parked at Mumbai airport. (Yogesh Naik/HT Photo)

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Updated on Nov 22, 2022 10:49 PM IST

ByYogesh Naik, Mumbai

401 reasons why you are always stuck in a traffic jam

Traffic department data reveals how the entire city is dug up for various projects; western suburbs most affected

Mumbai, India - November 21, 2022: Metro work on Gulmohar Road, opposite Cooper Hospital, at Vile Parle (West), in Mumbai, India, on Monday, November 21, 2022. (Photo by Vijay Bate/HT Photo) (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Nov 22, 2022 12:43 AM IST

ByYogesh Naik, Jeet Mashru, Ankita G Menon and Megha Sood

Aaditya Thackeray pens open letter to Worli residents

In the letter issued on Monday, Thackeray says that he had promised to make Worli an “A plus constituency.” The letter stated that Worli is progressing and other political parties are feeling jealous and want to make a foray here

Mumbai, India - September 27, 2020: Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray at the inauguration of two projects of the MTDC on Sunday. Aaditya Thackeray, Tourism Minister was also present on the occasion. (Photo : Twitter)

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Published on Nov 21, 2022 11:56 PM IST

ByYogesh Naik

Alliance talk gains momentum as Thackeray-Ambedkar share dais

Mumbai: Speculations of Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi chief Prakash Ambedkar forming an alliance gave wind to the sails as two leaders shared a stage on Sunday

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Published on Nov 21, 2022 12:33 AM IST

ByYogesh Naik

19th-century Bhoot Bangla, water treatment plant to get a facelift

he Mumbai Heritage Conservation Committee (MHCC) has given a go-ahead to restore a deserted inspection bungalow – also officially known as Bhoot Bangla – constructed in 1860 and the water treatment plant at Tulsi lake constructed in 1879. Both structures are located in the core zone of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park

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Published on Nov 20, 2022 10:13 PM IST

ByYogesh Naik

Report all property sales above ₹50 lakh: Centre to registration authority

The letter, sent by P K Mishra – a director in the ministry of finance – on November 1, states that the IGR which heads the stamps and registration department is designated as a ‘Reporting Entity’ (RE) under the prevention of money laundering act (PMLA).

Pramod Deokar, the deputy inspector general of the IGR department said, “At present, we send a record of all transactions above <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>30 lakh once a year to the Income Tax department. This new letter by the finance ministry has not been sent so far to the Mumbai office.’’ (HT Photo)

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Published on Nov 19, 2022 11:41 PM IST

ByYogesh Naik

Cessed MHADA buildings to be redeveloped; owners to get more FSI incentives

Mumbai: Chief minister Eknath Shinde on Friday asked the urban development department to offer more benefits for the redevelopment of cessed MHADA buildings, old and dilapidated structures, which were redeveloped with repair funds by the Mumbai Repairs and Reconstruction Board in the 1980s and 90s

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Published on Nov 19, 2022 12:44 AM IST

ByYogesh Naik

Property tax to not increase in Mumbai

The previous Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government had decided to waive off property tax for houses up to 500 square feet area. It has also not increased the property tax for bigger residences for the past two years.

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Published on Nov 18, 2022 01:06 AM IST

ByYogesh Naik

In space-deprived city, Shinde has 3 official homes

This has put officials of the state’s public works department (PWD) in a dilemma: where will the department find homes for new ministers when they are sworn-in, in the next expansion of state cabinet?

Mumbai, India - Nov 15, 2022: A view of CM Eknath Shinde's government bungalow Varsha, in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo) (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Nov 17, 2022 01:17 AM IST

ByYogesh Naik and Surendra Gangan

Rane loses plea in SC, will demolish illegal parts of Juhu bungalow

Speaking to the Hindustan Times on Wednesday, the BJP MP said, “We will comply with the SC order and we are making changes in the bungalow accordingly. We have given a letter to the BMC.” Rane’s bungalow, ‘Aadish’, is located on the sea front at Juhu

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Updated on Nov 17, 2022 01:04 AM IST

ByYogesh Naik

Two leopards captured in Aarey

Mumbai: The forest department on Tuesday morning captured two leopards in Aarey Colony

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Published on Nov 16, 2022 01:01 AM IST

ByYogesh Naik

Govt receives three bids for Dharavi redevelopment

The Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) had floated the tender for the redevelopment of the area, known for its large slum clusters, on October 1.

In 2016, when the global tender was floated, no bids were received despite five extensions to the deadline. In 2018, only one bid was received, from the Dubai-based Seclink Consortium, forcing the government to extend the deadline before another bid came in from the Adani group. In January 2019, the Seclink Consortium emerged as the highest bidder, but the bid process was eventually scrapped. A fresh tender was floated by the Shiv Sena (BSS) government with several changes in the financial and technical eligibility. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Nov 16, 2022 12:29 AM IST

BySatish Nandgaonkar & Yogesh Naik

Anil Desai to now head Sthaniya Lokadhikar Samiti Mahasangh

Anil Desai has been elevated to lead the organisation from his current post of general secretary. Desai said, “I will strive hard to build the SLSM and work for the Marathi manoos to get them more jobs and protect their rights

Nagpur, India - July 5, 2018: Shiv Sena candidates Manisha Kayande (C) along with party MP Anil Desai and Maharashtra Industries Minister Subhash Desai after files nomination papers for Member of Legislative Council (MLC) elections outside the Vidhan Bhawan during the second day of Monsoon session of Maharashtra Assembly in Nagpur on Thursday. Photo by Sunny Shende

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Published on Nov 14, 2022 01:18 AM IST

ByYogesh Naik

“Aaditya Thackeray joining Bharat Jodo Yatra was the last straw”

Gajanan Kirtikar, veteran Shiv Sena leader who was with the party since its inception and subsequently in Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT), crossed over to the Eknath Shinde-led Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena (BSS) on Friday

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Published on Nov 13, 2022 12:35 AM IST

ByYogesh Naik

Effluents, sewage pose a serious threat to waterbird species across Maha wetlands

The birds found in these six wetlands are near-threatened Black-tailed godwit, Greater Flamingo, Ferruginous Duck, Common Pochard, Curlew Sandpiper and Little Stint

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Published on Nov 13, 2022 12:28 AM IST

ByYogesh Naik

Gajanan Kirtikar joins Shinde faction

Mumbai: The Shiv Sena (UBT) received yet another jolt on Friday after their MP Gajanan Kirtikar joined the rival Eknath Shinde camp

Kiritikar was a four-term MLA and two-term MP and was also a minister during the first Sena-BJP alliance government from 1995 to 99. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Nov 12, 2022 01:00 AM IST

ByYogesh Naik

Lokayukta Justice Kanade satisfied with action taken in Bhandara fire

Mumbai Maharashtra’s Lokayukta Justice V M Kanade has partially accepted the report of the fact-finding committee in the Bhandara Hospital fire where 10 newborn infants died in the care unit on January 9, 2021

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Published on Nov 11, 2022 12:45 AM IST

ByYogesh Naik

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Amongst the wild canidae found in India, golden jackals are the most widespread species, occupying varied habitat types ranging from forests and grasslands to agricultural landscapes. The mangrove ecosystem is one unique habitat used by golden jackals

he state cooperative authorities have issued instructions to housing societies and Advanced Locality Management (ALMs) to provide no objection certificates (NOCs) to electric vehicle (EV) owners for installing charging points on the society premises within seven days from the date of application.

The civic-run swimming pool at Ghatkopar, which has been closed since 2019, will soon be converted into a state-of-the-art sports complex with the city’s first shooting range

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday alleged that chief minister Eknath Shinde had not paid much attention to the farmers suffering from crop loss caused by excessive rains and instead left for Guwahati to fulfil a vow at Kamakhya temple in order to protect his government

The MERC accepted their application on Friday and now suggestions/objections have been called. At present, Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited supplies power to Mumbai suburbs (except Bhandup and Mulund) and Mira Bhayander.

With several patrol boats of the state coastal police unavailable or in bad shape, the state home department has permitted various districts and the commissionerate to hire fishing trawlers for patrolling

The contract for four ships of Project 15B was signed on January 28, 2011. This project is a continuation of the Kolkata class destroyers, which were part of Project 15A and were commissioned in the previous decade

Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Thursday urged the Central government to recall Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari whose remarks on Chhatrapati Shivaji have kicked up a row

Former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray and NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Thursday slammed governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari for “crossing his limits” through his recent remark on Chhatrapati Shivaji and sought his removal from the post.

CM’s critics feel he abruptly cancelled all official meetings and dashed to Mirgaon, “unsure of his future”.

Mumbai While Chief Minister Eknath Shinde had set a deadline of September 30 to acquire land for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed train corridor (also called the bullet train project), the process is yet to be completed though most of the land in Maharashtra has already been acquired

Mumbai: The Majestic Hostel, a 113-year-old heritage building in Colaba, also called the MLA hostel, that houses legislators, is all set for a makeover

These aircraft, which are Pratt & Whitney 4056-powered and were built between 1993 and 1996, are currently parked at Mumbai airport. Two of them are in a very good condition and were used by VVIPs until recently

Traffic department data reveals how the entire city is dug up for various projects; western suburbs most affected

In the letter issued on Monday, Thackeray says that he had promised to make Worli an “A plus constituency.” The letter stated that Worli is progressing and other political parties are feeling jealous and want to make a foray here

Mumbai: Speculations of Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi chief Prakash Ambedkar forming an alliance gave wind to the sails as two leaders shared a stage on Sunday

The letter, sent by P K Mishra – a director in the ministry of finance – on November 1, states that the IGR which heads the stamps and registration department is designated as a ‘Reporting Entity’ (RE) under the prevention of money laundering act (PMLA).

Mumbai: Chief minister Eknath Shinde on Friday asked the urban development department to offer more benefits for the redevelopment of cessed MHADA buildings, old and dilapidated structures, which were redeveloped with repair funds by the Mumbai Repairs and Reconstruction Board in the 1980s and 90s

The previous Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government had decided to waive off property tax for houses up to 500 square feet area. It has also not increased the property tax for bigger residences for the past two years.

This has put officials of the state’s public works department (PWD) in a dilemma: where will the department find homes for new ministers when they are sworn-in, in the next expansion of state cabinet?

Speaking to the Hindustan Times on Wednesday, the BJP MP said, “We will comply with the SC order and we are making changes in the bungalow accordingly. We have given a letter to the BMC.” Rane’s bungalow, ‘Aadish’, is located on the sea front at Juhu

Mumbai: The forest department on Tuesday morning captured two leopards in Aarey Colony

The Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) had floated the tender for the redevelopment of the area, known for its large slum clusters, on October 1.

Anil Desai has been elevated to lead the organisation from his current post of general secretary. Desai said, “I will strive hard to build the SLSM and work for the Marathi manoos to get them more jobs and protect their rights

Gajanan Kirtikar, veteran Shiv Sena leader who was with the party since its inception and subsequently in Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT), crossed over to the Eknath Shinde-led Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena (BSS) on Friday

The birds found in these six wetlands are near-threatened Black-tailed godwit, Greater Flamingo, Ferruginous Duck, Common Pochard, Curlew Sandpiper and Little Stint

Mumbai: The Shiv Sena (UBT) received yet another jolt on Friday after their MP Gajanan Kirtikar joined the rival Eknath Shinde camp

Mumbai Maharashtra’s Lokayukta Justice V M Kanade has partially accepted the report of the fact-finding committee in the Bhandara Hospital fire where 10 newborn infants died in the care unit on January 9, 2021

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