Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) State-run gas distributor Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) has hiked compressed natural gas (CNG) prices across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), raising retail rates by Rs 2 per kg.Following the latest revision, CNG will now cost Rs 84 per kg across Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai and other parts of the MMR with immediate effect.The fuel was previously priced at Rs 82 per kg. The latest hike comes amid rising input costs and prevailing market conditions.Reports claim that soon a…
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New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Indian low-cost airline Akasa Air on Monday said it will begin daily direct flights connecting Noida International Airport with Bengaluru and Navi Mumbai from June 16, 2026.The airline said bookings are now open on the carrier’s website, Android and iOS app and through multiple leading OTAs.As one of India’s newest greenfield airports, Noida International Airport is poised to play a transformative role in decongesting the Delhi NCR airspace, enhancing regional access…
Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday unveiled an expansive home season schedule, headlined by the India women’s team hosting the Zimbabwe women’s national cricket team in a white-ball series in October 2026.”The schedule features a line-up of multi-format contests with India set to host Australia A (Men and Women), England A Women, Zimbabwe Women, Australia U19 Men, England U19 Women and Sri Lanka Women U19 during the upcoming domestic season,” BCCI …
Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), under ‘Operation White Strike’, uncovered a large transnational cocaine trafficking syndicate and seized 349 kg of high-grade cocaine valued at nearly Rs 1,745 crore in the illicit market from Mumbai and adjoining logistics corridor, an official said on Friday. In a congratulatory message to the NCB on social media platform X, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, “We are resolved to ruthlessly crush the narcotics cartel. The NCB has cracked…
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) The first liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipment, since the West Asia conflict began on February 28, appeared to have traversed the Strait of Hormuz, signalling a potential breakthrough at a key global energy chokepoint, reports said on Tuesday, citing ship-tracking data.The LNG tanker Mubaraz — which loaded cargo from Abu Dhabi National Oil Co’s Das Island facility in early March — was passing the southern tip of India, according to the ship-tracking data.The vessel…
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) The Maharashtra government, in a minor reshuffle, transferred four bureaucrats on Thursday. G. Sreekanth (IAS: RR: 2009), Mission Director, Jal Jeevan Mission, Navi Mumbai, has been posted as Divisional Commissioner, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar Division, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar.Jitendra Papalkar (IAS: SCS: 2010), Divisional Commissioner, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar Division, has been posted as Joint Commissioner, GST, Mumbai.Gangatharan D (IAS: RR: 2013) has bee…
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) India-flagged merchant ship Green Asha, which crossed the Strait of Hormuz on April 5, has safely reached Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday with its cargo of 15,400 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), according to an official statement.The arrival of the tanker has come at a crucial time to augment cooking gas supplies in the country amid the West Asia crisis. The has moored at JNPA’s liquid berth operated by Bharat Petroleum and In…
Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) Tesla on Monday announced the launch of its first in-mall electric vehicle charging station in India at Nexus Seawoods Mall in Navi Mumbai.The new facility, located in the mall’s B1 parking area, features a total of eight chargers, including four V4 Superchargers offering fast DC charging at speeds of up to 250 kW and four Destination Chargers providing AC charging at 11 kW.The setup is designed to cater to varying charging needs of Tesla users, offering both quick top-u…
Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) The police in Mumbai’s Powai area have busted a major gas cylinder theft racket and arrested three accused. The main accused, Raj Chandrakant Kamble (45), along with two accomplices, have been taken into custody.A total of 45 gas cylinders and three stolen motorcycles have been recovered from them, which were stolen from various areas of Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Thane.The Mumbai Police said, in recent days, due to the ongoing conflict in Gulf countries, there has been conc…
Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) The Maharashtra government on Thursday carried out a major administrative reshuffle, transferring 25 IAS officers.G. Sreekanth (IAS: RR: 2009), Municipal Commissioner, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar Municipal Corporation, has been posted as Chief Executive Officer, Jal Jeevan Mission, Navi Mumbai.Deelip Swami (IAS: SCS: 2011), Collector, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, has been posted as Managing Director, Maharashtra State Seeds Corporation, Akola.Varsha Thakur-Ghuge (IAS: SCS: 2…