Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has launched a major statewide operation to investigate alleged contacts between individuals in the state and Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti, with the agency questioning 112 people identified so far in connection with the case.According to an official statement by the Maharashtra ATS, teams from all 14 ATS units across the state began the action at around 7 a.m. on Friday. The teams have been visiting the locations of indi…
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Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Severe monsoon weather continues to batter Maharashtra, with relentless downpours over the past 24 hours triggering flash floods, river overflows, and structural collapses. According to the latest situation summary report released by the Maharashtra State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) on Wednesday, the state has recorded 62 human casualties and 200 animal deaths since the start of the monsoon season on June 1.The State Emergency Operation Center (SEOC) reported extre…
Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Incessant rainfall over the past week has severely disrupted normal life across Maharashtra, triggering flood-like situations in several districts. Rivers, streams, and local water bodies are overflowing, cutting off connectivity and submerging low-lying areas. While the India Meteorological Department (IMD) maintains active alerts for multiple regions, weather experts have indicated that the monsoon’s intensity is expected to recede starting Wednesday, leaving light to mod…
Mumbai, July 7 (IANS) Heavy monsoon rains lashed several parts of Maharashtra over the last 24 hours, causing severe waterlogging, rivers to swell, and weather-related casualties, as per a Maharashtra State Disaster Management Authority (MSDMA) situation summary report on Tuesday morning detailing the impact of the intense downpour across the state.Palghar district recorded the highest rainfall in the state over the last 24 hours, receiving a staggering 203.3 mm of rain. Neighbouring Thane and R…
Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) A relentless monsoon onslaught has thrown Maharashtra into absolute chaos. Torrential downpours have triggered flooding, fatal structural collapses, and severe landslides across the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red alerts for several key regions, prompting administrations to shut down schools and issue strict stay-at-home advisories. From local train delays paralysing Mumbai’s working class to massive landslides completely shutting down the …
Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued a critical red alert for Mumbai, Thane, and several neighbouring districts as relentless monsoon downpours lashed the region for a fourth consecutive day, officials said. With more than 100 mm of rain recorded across multiple areas in just 24 hours, weather officials warned that the intensity will spike significantly.Authorities have strongly advised citizens to remain indoors and venture out only for absolute ess…
Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’ Office (CMO) urged citizens to remain vigilant after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast heavy rainfall across Mumbai, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Konkan and parts of central Maharashtra between July 4 and July 6.Sharing the advisory issued by the State Disaster Management Department, the CMO said heavy rainfall has been forecast for Mumbai city and the districts of Raigad, Thane, Palghar, Ratnagiri an…
Mumbai, July 3 (IANS) The Maharashtra State Disaster Management Department on Friday issued a high-alert warning as heavy to extremely heavy rainfall continues to lash the state. A red alert has been issued for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts between July 4 and July 6.Additionally, the ghat (mountain pass) areas of Satara, Pune and Nashik in western Maharashtra are expected to receive moderate to heavy downpours during this period.The administration has warned …
Antarwali Sarati (Maharashtra), May 30 (IANS) Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil on Saturday commenced an indefinite hunger strike to press for the community’s reservation demands. This decision follows a failed attempt by a Maharashtra government delegation, comprising Cabinet Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil and MLC Prasad Lad, to pacify him during a meeting on Friday.The high-stakes discussion on Friday lasted for nearly one-and-a-half hours, during which Minister Vikhe Patil attempt…
Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) Amid ongoing measures aimed at financial prudence due to the West Asia situation, the Maharashtra government on Monday approved development plans worth Rs 993.72 crore for six pilgrimage sites, forts and historical locations across the state.The funds will be utilised for the preservation and conservation of historical and religious sites as well as for pilgrimage infrastructure development projects.The approval for the projects and allocation of funds was cleared by the ap…