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Suryadatta National Award to Jaya Kishori

Spiritual and motivational speaker Jaya Kishori was honoured with the 'Suryadatta National Award 2024' by the Suryadatta Group of Institutes recently.

JNPA to cut fuel, noise with Gateway e-ferries

The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) has announced the launch of an electrical ferry boat from Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNP) to Mumbai next month.

Diamond trader duped of ₹20 L with fake signs

A diamond trader was cheated of Rs20 lakh using cheques with fake signatures.

IRCTC Glitch Causes Chaos for Travellers

A technical glitch on the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) website disrupted online ticket bookings on Thursday, causing inconvenience to thousands of passengers.

Hanuman Jayanti on Dec 30

The Bhajan Samaj, whose temple complex is situated at 90 ft Road, Ghatkopar (East), will celebrate Hanuman Jayanti on Monday, December 30 from 10am onwards.

Aapli Chikitsa services stuck yet again

The free pathology diagnostic service provided at BMC dispensaries and maternity homes under the ‘Aapli Chikitsa’ scheme has come to a halt due to delays in the tendering process.

Free meals programme at hospital

ISKCON Govardhana Annakshetra has launched a daily free meals programme at Bhaktivedanta Hospital and Research Institute, Mira Road, from December 7 to mark the occasion of Radhanath Swami Maharaj's appearance day.

Hsg scheme registration extended

CIDCO has extended online registration for its 'My Preferred CIDCO Home' housing scheme till January 10, 2025.

PETA's Vegan Campaign for New Year

Ahead of the New Year, PETA India has launched a billboard campaign across major cities, urging people to embrace veganism in 2025.

Special trains for New Year celebrations

Mumbai prepares to ring in the New Year with celebrations across Marine Drive, beaches, and landmarks.

Workshops, performances & competitions on fest's day 2

The second day of Indian Institute of Technology Bombay's (IIT-B) cultural festival Mood Indigo 2024, themed 'Enigma of Ethnicity,' brought together a packed schedule of competitions, workshops, and performances that kept a swelling number of attendees engaged from morning to night.

Agitated Protesters Seek Death Penalty

In a case reminiscent of the 2014 Badlapur sexual assault, residents of Kalyan staged massive protests on Thursday, demanding the death penalty for a couple accused of kidnapping and murdering a 13-year-old girl.

Voice cloning scam: 24-yr-old loses ₹7.17 lakh

The Nagpur police have uncovered a new cyber-crime tactic where scammers impersonate bank officials, record the victim's voice during a call, and use it to create fake obscene audio notes.

₹26cr weed seized at city airport

Mumbai Customs intercepted five passengers arriving from Bangkok at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, seizing 26.481kg of suspected hydroponic weed valued at Rs26.48 crore.

Panvel court clerk held for 'forging orders'

The Panvel City police have arrested a clerk of the Panvel district court, for allegedly forging the order passed for issuing heirship certificates using the signature of the magistrate and court stamps.

St Jerome Church observes annual feast

St Jerome Church, a Roman Catholic church in Kashimira, Mira-Bhayandar, India, built by Franciscan priests in 1595 during the Portuguese era, celebrated the annual feast on December 26.

Focus will be on rollout of NEP, teacher training

EDUCATION | Chandrakant Patil takes over as min of higher education; Maratha students to get more time to submit docus

Crackdown on Churchgate's 'Khau Galli'

After the FPJ reported that illegal food stalls on J Tata Road - now informally known as 'khau galli' - in Churchgate are causing inconvenience to thousands of office-goers, the BMC has sprung into action.

Man booked for smoking on Mumbai flight

Sahar police on Wednesday booked a passenger on an Abu Dhabi-Mumbai flight for smoking in the aeroplane.

ED Attaches Assets Worth ₹4.62 Crore

The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Mumbai, has provisionally attached assets worth Rs4.62 crore as part of its investigation into Fairplay's alleged involvement in illegal broadcasting of cricket and IPL matches and online betting activities.

Eatery owners get bail in ₹23L cheating case

Karthik Shetty and his wife Manjula own Idli Guru, a Bengaluru-based franchise restaurant

Neurosurgeons Ordered to Pay ₹50 Lakh for Medical Negligence

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has dismissed an appeal filed by neurosurgeons of Fortis Healthcare, Jaipur, and held them responsible for medical negligence while treating a patient suffering from 'mobile atlanto-axial dislocation' (AAD).

Stock investor buys Worli flat for ₹106cr

Jagdish Naresh Master, a prominent stock market investor and director of Deep Financial Consultants, has purchased a luxury sea-view apartment in Worli for more than Rs106 crore.

BMC levies ₹50L in fines for poor concreting work

BMC requested the Indian Institute of Technology to carry out evaluations after receiving complaints

New Andheri spot for underground hawkers' market

'PALIKA BAZAAR' PLAN | BMC chief orders officials to submit proposal for revised location

Union protests against privatisation of BEST

The BEST Workers' Union on Thursday organised peaceful demonstrations at various depots across the city to protest against the utility's increasing reliance on wet-lease buses.

Sena MLA alleges plot to kill him

The police have arrested two individuals following allegations by Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) MLA from Ambernath, Dr Balaji Kinikar, that a plot to assassinate him had been brewing for the past 15 days. The Thane Crime Branch has launched an investigation into the matter.

New Govt Unani College to Come Up in Raigad

The Maharashtra government has approved the establishment of a new government Unani college in the Raigad district.

Muslims oppose return of 'Satanic Verses'

The Delhi High Court's order to lift the ban on the import of Salman Rushdie's controversial book 'Satanic Verses' has led to heavy opposition from the Muslim community.

Killers of sarpanch should be hanged, says Munde

Dhananjay Munde meets Fadnavis at Sahyadri Guest House; says the case should be tried in fast-track court