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Rapid increase in voter registration

In the four and a half months following the Lok Sabha elections, the number of voters in Nashik district has increased by 1.67 lakh, bringing the total number of voters in the district to 50.3 lakh.

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September 25, 2024
Dhangar community stages road blockade in Waluj area
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Dhangar community stages road blockade in Waluj area

The Akhil Maharashtra Dhangar Samaj (AMDS) staged a road blockade at Lanzi Chowk in the Waluj area on Monday to press various demands of the Dhangar community.

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September 25, 2024
Gokul Zirwal applied for NCP (SP) candidacy: Jayant Patil
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Gokul Zirwal applied for NCP (SP) candidacy: Jayant Patil

The NCP (SP) state president claimed that the party has not yet decided on the candidates for the upcoming state assembly polls

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September 25, 2024
Gulabrao Patil stresses clean village and mind
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Gulabrao Patil stresses clean village and mind

The dignitaries awarded the winners of the competition held during 2018-19 to 2021-22

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September 25, 2024
Excessive tourist pressure on Kaas leads to inconvenience
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Excessive tourist pressure on Kaas leads to inconvenience

Since the Kaas Flower Festival near Satara is in full swing, a large number of tourists have been flocking to Kaas for the last two to three days, especially due to the continuous holiday period, including Saturday and Sunday.

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September 25, 2024
Poor street lighting triggers online outrage
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Poor street lighting triggers online outrage

Punekars have taken to social media to complain about the poor street lighting in many places.

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September 25, 2024
SGH female doctors to get rest rooms at night
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SGH female doctors to get rest rooms at night

The Sassoon General Hospital (SGH) is all set to provide restrooms for female doctors working night shifts. Additionally, the female doctors have already been provided with female guards to escort them if they have to move from the SGH's old building to the new building.

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September 25, 2024
Contribute to nation-building: Chordiya to SIMMC's students
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Contribute to nation-building: Chordiya to SIMMC's students

Urged the Chordiya urged students to contribute to India's Vision 2047 by sharing knowledge gained at Suryadatta

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September 25, 2024
PMC blamed after PM's venue turns into swamp
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PMC blamed after PM's venue turns into swamp

Poorly managed infrastructure has been exposed following 20 minutes of rain that turned roads into lakes

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September 25, 2024
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Licences of 9 labs suspended in Mira-Bhayandar

Labs were found to defying provisions mandated under the PCPNDT Act, aiming at preventing female infanticide

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September 25, 2024
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4.2ha multimodal corridor land usurped, 5 booked

The Nhava Sheva police have booked five people for defrauding the government by illegally claiming 4.2 hectares of state land in 2020.

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September 25, 2024
CM to light musical fountains in twin-city
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CM to light musical fountains in twin-city

The Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) has completed the project of installing musical fountains at Navghar lake in Bhayandar and Jari-Mari Talao in Kashimira. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will inaugurate both musical fountains on September 30.

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September 25, 2024
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ROSA robot system for knee surgery

Apollo Spectra Hospitals in Tardeo and Chembur launched the advanced ROSA robotic surgery system for knee replacement procedures on Tuesday.

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September 25, 2024
NGT orders probe into illegal bauxite mining, violations
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NGT orders probe into illegal bauxite mining, violations

A committee formed on the orders of the National Green Tribunal, to investigate a complaint against Ashapura Meinchem Ltd has issued a report, highlighting severe environmental violations committed by the mining company in Rowle village, Ratnagiri.

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September 25, 2024
NMIA trial landing on Oct 5
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NMIA trial landing on Oct 5

IAF aircraft to conduct trial; PM Modi is expected to attend; domestic terminal completion by March 2025; parking for 350 aircraft

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September 25, 2024
RTO staff begin strike over delay in promotions
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RTO staff begin strike over delay in promotions

Strike, led by the Motor Vehicle Department Employees' Union, resulted in shutdown of office operations

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September 25, 2024
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Octogenarian loses ₹1.2cr to scammers

An 85-year-old man has fallen prey to digital arrest fraud and lost Rs1.24 crore to scammers in a single day.

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September 25, 2024
MMR master plan spotlight on Backbay, multi-modal corridor
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MMR master plan spotlight on Backbay, multi-modal corridor

Key decisions on connectivity, infra, economic development

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September 25, 2024
Death of mother, newborn: HC summons JJ dean
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Death of mother, newborn: HC summons JJ dean

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday directed the dean of JJ Hospital to remain present in court on Wednesday to explain whether regular inspections were conducted at maternity hospitals to check if they have required permissions and basic facilities.

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September 25, 2024
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HC quashes minority panel's show cause notice against HDFC

Says just because a person belonges to minority community, he cannot knock the doors of the panel and get orders passed

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September 25, 2024
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AI asked to go to civil court in property case

Case centres on a flat in Air India Colony, which has been mired in legal wrangling and delays

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September 25, 2024
Schools, parents welcome policy on Marathi subject
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Schools, parents welcome policy on Marathi subject

The Cabinet on Monday approved a new cultural policy that recommends making Marathi a mandated subject for at least four years in all schools across the state.

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September 25, 2024
Wait for Metro 3 may end in Oct
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Wait for Metro 3 may end in Oct

Fares to range from ₹10-₹50; 6.30am-10.30pm weekday timings; ops to start from 8.30am on Sundays, holidays; special display run held on Tuesday

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September 25, 2024
‘BookMyShow’s ₹500 crore scam, EOW must probe’
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‘BookMyShow’s ₹500 crore scam, EOW must probe’

BJP’s youth wing alleges that the ticketing platform laundered money in sale of Coldplay tickets

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September 25, 2024
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67-yr-old killed after biker riding wrong side hits his two-wheeler

Accused fled after accident; was arrested 4 days later

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September 25, 2024
Bishnoi is ready to cooperate in the Salman Khan case
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Bishnoi is ready to cooperate in the Salman Khan case

Lawrence Bishnoi is ready to cooperate with the crime branch in the case of firing at Salman Khan's residence, said his Advocate Rajani.

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September 25, 2024
Sessions court asks magistrate to reconsider plea against ex-BMC chief
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Sessions court asks magistrate to reconsider plea against ex-BMC chief

The activist's complaint was nixed for want of prosecution sanction

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September 25, 2024
Mega AIMIM rally short terminated at Mulund
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Mega AIMIM rally short terminated at Mulund

AIMIM's Imtiaz Jaleel leads 12,000 protesters to demand action against Nitesh Rane and preacher Ramgiri Maharaj for their alleged hate speeches

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September 25, 2024
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Bombay HC veterans to head Kerala, Madras high courts

On September 21, the Central government notified the appointment of Chief Justices to eight high courts, including names of senior judges from the Bombay High Court.

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September 25, 2024
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MU Senate votes after 2 yrs, turnout at 55%

A total of 28 candidates, including 10 from Yuva Sena and ABVP, were in fray

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September 25, 2024