BMC still spends Rs 2 crore every month maintaining 24 of these skywalks across city that most citizens refuse to use for obvious reasons... [Read More]
26 December,2024 10:46 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer SurveCurrent fleet numbers fall short of targets under 2019 memorandum... [Read More]
26 December,2024 07:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer SurveCivic body had issued notices to 650 of them to either go electric or use PNG, citing pollution issues... [Read More]
26 December,2024 07:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer SurveThe Dr Bhau Daji Lad City Museum, Mumbai’s oldest, had been shut for maintenance work. A civic official involved in the project told mid-day that the building was facing leakages at several places, which posed a threat to artefacts. “We have carried out civil repairs without damaging the beauty of the 167-year-old building... [Read More]
24 December,2024 04:52 PM IST | Mumbai | Sameer SurveAnd even these do not have road-facing cameras, which experts say is important; wet lease buses fare better, with more than half of them having working cameras. Rajesh Pandya, a civic activist, said, “We have raised our voices against this issue in the past. Video recordings are useful for those investigating any incident or crime... [Read More]
24 December,2024 09:38 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer SurveMumbai woke up to a blanket of thick smog on Firday morning, with visibility plunging to hazardous levels across several parts of the city. Pics/Sameer Abedi... [Read More]
27 December,2024 04:05 PM ISTThe first `sandal` to the 14th century Sufi saint Makhdum Fakih Ali Mahimi began from the Mahim Police station on Monday. Pics/Sameer Abedi... [Read More]
16 December,2024 05:02 PM ISTMaharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated World Hindu Economic Forum at Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai on Friday (PICS/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI)... [Read More]
13 December,2024 06:53 PM ISTMaharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan on Monday addressed a joint session of the state legislature in Mumbai. Pics/Sameer Abedi... [Read More]
09 December,2024 07:06 PM ISTThe survey was done by by AirHelp, an EU claim processing agency. It compared the world`s biggest and most popular airlines and rated them according to their punctuality, quality of service, and how well they handle claims for compensation... [Read More]
05 December,2024 04:06 PM ISTIn anticipation of the annual Mahaparinirvan Diwas, crowds have begun to gather at Shivaji Park. Pics/Sameer Abedi... [Read More]
03 December,2024 04:22 PM ISTThree people were killed as protesters opposing a court-ordered survey of a Mughal-era mosque in Uttar Pradesh`s Sambhal clashed with security personnel on Sunday. Pics/PTI... [Read More]
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21 November,2024 11:39 AM ISTA decades-old temple has been reopened in tense Sambhal, found during anti-encroachment drive. The district administration on Saturday morning carried out an anti-encroachment drive in the Shahi Jama Masjid area. The district administration team visited Sambhal to check on the noise pollution through loudspeakers, the Sambhal District Magistrate (DM) said, adding that they found that there was electricity (power) theft in the area.... [Read More]
14 December,2024 11:06 PM ISTDays after violence in UP’s Sambhal, heavy security has been deployed at Sambhal’s Shahi Jama Masjid head of Friday Namaz. Security forces have geared up to prevent any possible mishap in the region after the violence on 24 November. Drone camera, CCTVs, metal detectors and more advance technology tools have been brought in to keep close eyes on mischievous elements. Total 16 companies of security forces have been deployed including a Rapid Action Force team to keep a check on anti-social elements. Sambhal district court and other sensitive areas are under special surveillance to maintain peace in the area. Moradabad Divisional Commissioner Aunjaneya Kumar Singh said, “All kinds of arrangements have been made. Drone cameras are there...monitoring is being done through CCTV cameras. 16 companies have been deployed which includes one RAF...13 PSCs. We have spoken to Maulvis of Mosques...we have appealed to people to offer Namaz only in their own Mosques...we have appealed to people to come in fewer numbers to Jama Masjid...we are also monitoring social media platforms...sensitive areas are being monitored.”... [Read More]
29 November,2024 01:22 PM ISTOn Constitution Day, Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav criticized the government over the Sambhal stone-pelting incident, where lives were lost. He questioned how the Constitution could be celebrated when people were suffering. He pointed out that false cases were being filed against local politicians and their families. Akhilesh questioned why a survey, which had already been conducted, was repeated and suggested it could have been done after discussions. He asked if any action had been taken against those who provoked people during the survey, especially if BJP workers were involved. Akhilesh also mentioned that opposition leaders and MPs were being prevented from visiting Sambhal to assess the situation.... [Read More]
26 November,2024 04:56 PM ISTThe situation in Sambhal has returned to normal after a clash on November 24, as confirmed by DIG Muniraj Ji. Shops are open, and people are going about their daily activities without any disruptions. The District Magistrate will soon update the media about the reopening of schools. The police have also identified those responsible for the violence. The clash occurred when an ASI team visited the Shahi Masjid, a Mughal-era mosque, after claims by the Hindu side that it was built on a temple site. Police used tear gas and appealed to stone pelters to control the situation. Four people died, and many others were injured. Security remains tight near the mosque to prevent further violence.... [Read More]
26 November,2024 03:46 PM ISTAfter the Sambhal violence that resulted in deaths, Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav commented on November 25, dragging the recently released film The Sabarmati Report into the controversy. He claimed that the government created the violence to distract from their mistakes and election manipulation. Yadav suggested that some people, after watching the movie, were inspired to become influential leaders, which he believes may have triggered the violence. He mentioned that opposition MPs wanted to bring up the issue in Parliament, but they will do so when they get the chance. Additionally, he said a delegation from his party would visit Sambhal to meet the victims and raise the matter further. Watch video for more.... [Read More]
25 November,2024 05:50 PM ISTZia Ur Rehman Barq, a Samajwadi Party MP, expressed concern over Sambhal violence, calling it a pre-planned incident. He said it was unfortunate and highlighted the rising targeting of Muslims across the country, which he believes is worse than anything seen since India’s independence. Barq pointed out that the Places of Worship Act is being violated, with urgent actions taken to address petitions on the same day, including surveys by district officials. He questioned the necessity of conducting a second survey and emphasized that people were being prevented from offering Namaz. His statement stresses that the situation is worsening, and urgent attention is needed to prevent further unrest. Watch video for more. ... [Read More]
25 November,2024 05:06 PM ISTFresh footage of the Sambhal violence, which resulted in four deaths and several injuries, was released by the Uttar Pradesh police. The violence erupted when ASI officials arrived at the Shahi Jama Masjid to investigate claims from the Hindu side about a temple existing at the mosque site. On November 25, the Sambhal SP briefed the media about the incident. He stated that Sub-Inspector Deepak Rathi, who was injured, had filed a complaint against 800 people. Zia Ur Rehman Barq and Sohail Iqbal were named as the main suspects for allegedly instigating the mob. Barq had previously been warned for making provocative speeches. The violence also left 15 police officers injured, and 25 people have been arrested. The police assured that all accused would be arrested and legal action would be taken. ... [Read More]
25 November,2024 03:57 PM ISTAIMIM Chief Owaisi spoke about the recent violence in Sambhal, stating that the mosque there is not just 50-100 years old, but more than 250-300 years old. He criticized the court’s ex parte order, claiming it was wrong because the people from the mosque were not heard. He also said that during the second survey, no information was shared, and a video that surfaced later showed people raising provocative slogans during the survey. He condemned the violence that followed, where three Muslims were shot dead, calling it murder, not just firing. He demanded the suspension of the officers involved and called for a sitting High Court judge to investigate, describing the situation as an injustice and ongoing atrocities.... [Read More]
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