Nawab Malik’s son-in-law Sameer Khan, who was arrested by NCB in a drug case, was critically injured when his driver accidentally rammed into him and his wife outside Criticare Hospital in Kurla last evening. Khan has been admitted to hospital and is critical with multiple injuries, said sources. More details awaited
18 September,2024 10:44 AM IST | Mumbai | Faizan KhanA fire broke out at the Dev Corpora building in Thane on Tuesday. Nearly 10 persons were rescued from the building. According to the officials, the fire broke out at midnight at the Khopat building. The blaze was extinguished by the Fire Brigade personnel at around 4:00 AM, and cooling operations are currently underway. The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation. According to the Disaster Management Section, the incident occurred at the Jijau Foundation office, located on the 11th floor of a building near Cadbury Junction in Khopat, around 11:51 PM on Tuesday night. Further details awaited
18 September,2024 09:20 AM IST | Thane | A CorrespondentOver 37,000 Ganesha idols were immersed on Anant Chaturdashi in Mumbai, according to the data by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. The BMC data stated that by 6 am on September 18, as many as 37, 064 idols of Lord Ganesha--including sarvajanik (public) and gharguti (home)--were immersed. The BMC said that of the total, 31,105 were household idols, 197 were Gauri idols, and 5,762 were idols displayed in public. In addition, 11,713 idols were submerged in man-made lakes established across the city. These man-made lakes were created to control the enormous number of immersions and lessen the damage to natural water bodies. Specifically, 709 Sarvjanik idols, 10,957 Gharguti idols, and 47 Gauri idols were submerged in them. Authorities attested to the fact that no unpleasant incidences during the immersion procedure were reported. The participants have had a seamless and incident-free experience because of the successful safety protocols and preparations for the immersion. An important ceremony that culminates the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Mumbai is the immersion of Ganesh idols. The city uses artificial lakes as part of its efforts to manage the large number of idols submerged during the festival and to reduce environmental issues. Religious fervour marks immersion of Ganesh idols in Telangana After ten days of celebrations for Ganesh Chaturthi, over a lakh idols of Lord Ganesh, all different shapes and sizes, were submerged in water bodies in Telangana, reported PTI. As Ganesh pandal organisers took to the streets in cars on Tuesday morning to immerse the idols in religious music and drum beats, the capital city was engulfed in a joyful mood. Within the boundaries of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), 1,02,510 idols were submerged in lakes and various ponds, including those designated for immersion by the government, official sources of PTI told the news agency. Thousands of people flocked to the central Hussain Sagar lake in the city as cars laden with Vinayaka statues waited in queue to be submerged. Tuesday afternoon, after the giant reached the lake in a "Shobha Yatra," the 70-foot-tall Ganesh idol of the well-known pandal in Khairatabad here—a key attraction of the festival in the Telangana capital—was immersed in the Hussain Sagar. With PTI inputs
18 September,2024 08:53 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has declared that water service will be disrupted in specific sections of the K East and K West divisions from 8 pm on Thursday, September 19, 2024, to 2 p.m. on Friday, September 20, 2024. This disruption is caused by the replacement of four valves on the 750 mm diameter Parle-Versova outlet at Veravali Reservoir-2 in the East Zone. "Due to the replacement of valves on the Nigam Channel, the water supply in the K East and K West wards will be closed from Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 8:00 PM to Friday, September 20, 2024, at 2:00 PM," the BMC said in their statement. The BMC has identified specific sites impacted by the temporary water cut. Mahakali Marg, Poonam Nagar, Goni Nagar, Takshashila Marg, MMRDA Colony, Durga Nagar, Paper Box, Malpa Dongri No. 3, Sher-e-Punjab, Bindra Sankul, Hanjar Nagar, Ganesh Nagar, and Shobhana are among the locations in K East that are facing interruption. These areas, which typically receive water from 4.30 am to 7.50 am, will not have water delivery during this time. Additional locations in K East, such as Sunder Nagar, Gautam Nagar, Modern Bakery, and Prajapurpada, will see disruptions from 5.00 am to 8.00 am, while Tripathi Nagar, Munshi Colony, Bastiwala Compound, Achanak Colony, Collector Compound, and Sariput Nagar will be impacted from 8.00 am to 10.00 am. Durganagar and Matoshree Club, which normally receive water from 10:00 am to 12.00 noon, will also experience a halt in supply. Water supply will be cut off in areas west of C.D. Barfiwala Road, Upashraya Galli, Swami Vivekanand Marg, Andheri, Dawood Bagh, Kevani Pada, Dhakusheth Pada, Malkam Bagh, Andheri Market, Bhardawadi, behind Navrang Cinema, Andheri Gaothan, Ambre Garden Pump, Gazdar Pump, part of Gilbert Hill, Teen Nal, Gaodevi Dongri Marg, and part of Osmania Dairy. These places typically receive water from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Residents are advised to use water sparingly during this time and to stock up on supplies ahead of time, the BMC said. After the repairs, the civic body suggested that residents boil and filter water for the next 4 to 5 days to ensure safety.
18 September,2024 07:14 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDo you know what the stars hold for you in terms of love life, career, business and personal wellness today? Well, read on to know your astrological predictions as per your zodiac sign for September 18. Aries March 21 – April 20Re-visiting karmic memories from as far back as is possible helps choose the right karmic path to take you forward. Cosmic tip: Stop yourself from reacting out of habit. First listen to what’s said. Taurus April 21 – May 20Having hesitant reservations about a plan of action talked about by your spouse/ partner doesn’t resonate with you. Say so. Continue with the modified diet.Cosmic tip: Enjoy this abundance gifted by the universe. GeminiMay 21 – June 21Being circumspect about a relationship is best; staying below the radar is always advisable. Do your best at work without considering yourself indispensible. Do get enough sleep.Cosmic tip: Enjoy time spent with friends. Cancer June 22 – July 23Making joint decisions about family property proceeds in an utterly peaceful manner, with all being in agreement.Cosmic tip: Be careful which link you click on as an official sounding e-mail may not be genuine. Leo July 24 - Aug 23What you worry about is not as fearsome as expected. Meditate or pray to God for the right guidance and peace of mind.Cosmic tip: Ask the cook to experiment with a new recipe. Virgo Aug 24 – Sept 23Words come easily to you; what’s not good is they are harsh and hurtful. Calm down. Think rationally. Cosmic tip: Don’t spend time wondering about the worst case scenario. What has to happen- will. Libra Sept 24 – Oct 22A relationship continues to be a thorn you can’t pull out. There’s a need to acknowledge which wrong decisions were made long ago. Cosmic tip: Update thinking. Keep in touch with a changing world. Scorpio Oct 23 – Nov 22Three people are responsible for making a decision, which could go either way. The future is clearer and happier. Health is good.Cosmic tip: Gracefully accept the universe’s decision not to grant a wish. Sagittarius Nov 23 – Dec 22An elder sends an invitation for this evening due to a last minute celebration. Work keeps you busy, but consciously making leisure time is also pencilled in. Cosmic tip: Take regular care of health. Capricorn Dec 23 – Jan 20A time of mistrust ends as there’s realization about the truth of the situation. Luckily you had not blamed someone for it. Family is loving and supportive.Cosmic tip: Keep opinions to yourself today. Aquarius Jan 21 – Feb 19What was happening in the past has stopped; a better course of action is to let things be. Cosmic tip: Don’t confront someone you think is at fault. This may be an erroneous judgment. Pisces Feb 20 – March 20Going out of your way to help someone you’ve just befriended feels odd even to friends who have been there for a long time. Cosmic tip: Don’t turn a relationship into a triangle situation.
18 September,2024 05:01 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirley BoseThe Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday said that the immersion of Lord Ganesha idols during the Anant Chaturdashi was going on smoothly and up till 9 pm, a total of 19,176 Ganpati and Gauri idols had been immersed across various locations in the city during the Ganesh Visarjan 2024. Among the 19,176 idols those were immersed till 9 pm include 17,996 Gharguti (household) idols, 1,053 sarvjanik (public) idols and 127 Gauri idols, the civic officials said. Out of these, 7,570 idols were immersed into artificial lakes, ensuring an environmentally-friendly option, the officials said. "The immersion process so far was being conducted without any untoward incidents, and the authorities have reported a successful and peaceful immersions on Anant Chaturdashi," an official said. The 10-day Ganeshotsav festival began in Maharashtra on September 7, with idols of the deity being installed in homes and at public pandals across the state amid fanfare. Families, including children and elderly members, stepped out of their homes early morning to bring their beloved god home amid chants of "Ganpati Bappa Morya" and the beating of drums. Traditional 'dhol-tasha' (drum) troupes accompanied the processions which began in the morning. Many mandals - groups that celebrate the festival in public places - brought in their Ganesh idols with grand processions in the last few days. Ganesh Visarjan in Thane Meanwhile, in Thane hundreds of devotees were seen participating the Ganesh Visarjan processions. The civic officials said that until 8:30 pm a total number of 1,823 idols had been immersed across Thane district. Out of these, 1797 were Gharguti idols and 26 were sarvjanik idols. The processions for the immersion of Lord Ganesh idols began in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra including Thane district on Tuesday morning amid tight security and fanfare as the 10-day festival drew to a close. In Mumbai's Lalbaug area, famous for celebrating the festival with grandeur, the procession of the idol of Tejukaya mandal started amid the chants of "Ganapati bappa morya, pudhchya varshi lavkar ya" (come soon next year Lord). Crowds gathered on the lanes of Lalbaug, braving the scorching sun to bid farewell to the famous Lalbaugcha Raja idol, which attracts the maximum number of devotees, celebrities and prominent personalities. Processions from various parts of Mumbai, including Fort, Mazgaon, Byculla, Dadar, and Chembur, will make their way towards the Arabian Sea and other water bodies for the final immersion, marking the end of this year's festivities. Devotees thronged the streets, especially on the main road leading to the Girgaon beach, in large numbers, eager to catch a final glimpse of the elaborately adorned idols of the elephant-headed god when they are taken out of pandals for their journey to immersion sites.
17 September,2024 10:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert, signaling increased rainfall activity in the Marathwada and Vidarbha regions starting September 20. Meanwhile, Mumbai, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), and other areas in the Konkan region are likely to experience light to moderate rainfall during this period, according to meteorologists. Speaking to mid-day, Sunil Kamble, Director of the IMD Mumbai, confirmed, "A yellow alert has been issued for districts in Marathwada and Vidarbha starting September 20." Kamble explained the weather phenomenon and said, "A depression is seen to be forming over Madhya Pradesh, which will enhance rainfall intensity in Marathwada and Vidarbha. These areas will experience thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, light to moderate rainfall, and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) in isolated spots. During this period, Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region will see passing showers with light to moderate rainfall intermittently. This is a typical weather pattern for this time of year and not an unusual event." After an extended dry and sunny spell, Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar witnessed light to moderate showers on Saturday, with more rain Sunday morning. The city has experienced bright skies with little rain in recent weeks, even during the Ganesh festival, and this trend may persist, according to meteorologists. The weather bureau data shows that between Sunday and Monday morning, the Santacruz observatory recorded 30 mm of rain, while the Colaba observatory noted 19 mm. The BMC’s automatic weather stations reported the highest rainfall in the western suburbs, with an average of 27 mm, while the island city received an average of 26 mm, and the eastern suburbs recorded 21 mm. The IMD predicts light showers for Mumbai between Tuesday and Friday, with no significant rain systems in play. However, on Wednesday, thundershowers could hit Mumbai and Thane, offering some respite from the dry spell. On average, Mumbai’s Santacruz station records 2,319 mm of rainfall during the four-month monsoon period (June to September), while the Colaba station averages 2,095 mm of rain. As on September 16, the Santacruz weather observatory had logged 165 mm of rainfall for the month, while overall, Mumbai has received 2,597 mm of rain since the onset of the monsoon in June. So far, Maharashtra as a whole has been experiencing a dry spell due to the absence of active weather systems, with no weather warnings issued for the state’s districts this week. However, the depression over Madhya Pradesh is expected to bring much-needed relief to many parts of the state starting September 20.
17 September,2024 09:30 PM IST | Mumbai | Dipti SinghA fire broke out in a Thane Municipal Transport (TMT) bus in Mumbra area of Thane district in Maharashtra, the officials said. They said that the incident took place in the Kismat Colony area of Mumbra at around 6:25 pm. After receiving the information, the officials from the Thane civic body and Regional Disaster Management Cell (RDMC) of the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) rushed to the spot and launched relief operations, an official said. The fire occurred in the engine compartment of a TMT bus when the bus was en route from Chendani Koliwada Depot to Khidkali in Diva area of Thane. The officials said that the Thane Traffic Police, TMT transport staff, and fire brigade personnel reached the spot along with the a fire vehicle. "At the time of the incident approximately 90 to 100 passengers were on board the bus. With the help of the driver, conductor, and fire brigade, all passengers were safely evacuated and no one was injured in the incident," an official said. The fire, which started in the engine compartment, was completely extinguished by around 6:35 pm, he said. Meanwhile, in an another incident, last week, a fire broke out at a housing complex in Thane district of Maharashtra, the civic officials had earlier said. According to the RDMC, the incident took place at around 1:15 pm on September 10 when a blaze broke out at some scrap materials stored near Wing A of the housing complex. "The firefighters and the civic staff promptly responded to the scene with one fire truck and one rescue vehicle. No one was injured in the incident," an official said. The fire was extinguished by the firefighters around 1:30 pm and the situation is now under control, the official said. In an another incident, a 50-year-old man was killed and another person was injured in a massive fire that broke out at a hotel in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai, the civic officials had earlier said. The incident took place on September 5 at 3:15 am, days later the man injured in the incident died during the treatment at a hospital in Mumbai, they said. "A fire had broke out at Kyma Hotel, located in the Corporate Building, 1G Block, BKC in Bandra East. The incident was reported by Kurla Bhabha Hospital," an official said. The official added that the fire was caused by a blast in the outdoor unit of an air conditioner. The incident took place during repair work on the 2nd floor podium of the hotel, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) had said.
17 September,2024 09:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIIT Bombay has once again emerged as the top choice for the crème de la crème of IIT aspirants, with 72 of the top 100 candidates on the JEE-Advanced merit list opting for it. All the top 10 all-India rankers, just like in the past two years, sought and secured admission at IIT Bombay. With the completion of admissions for the 2024-25 academic year, IIT Bombay reaffirms its position as the leading institution for engineering talent in the country. This ongoing trend confirms that IIT Bombay continues to be the preferred destination for India's top engineering aspirants. According to the final data from the 2024 Joint Seat Allocation process for undergraduate (UG) admissions, a significant number of the top 1,000 JEE (Advanced) rankers chose IIT Bombay as their institution of choice for higher education. The data highlights the dominance of IIT Bombay as the most sought-after institution among JEE's top rankers. This trend continues to solidify IIT Bombay’s reputation as a leader in engineering education and innovation. Among the top 10, 25, 50, and 100 rankers, a significant number selected IIT Bombay, affirming its status as a leading institution in the country. Welcoming the incoming students, Prof. Shireesh Kedare, Director of IIT Bombay, expressed his pride, stating: "I am proud that IIT Bombay remains the preferred destination for most of the top rankers in the JEE (Advanced) examination. We welcome the students and congratulate them for having selected the best educational path suited to their aspirations and goals." Maintaining its status as the premier choice for top engineering talent IIT Bombay has consistently remained the top destination for JEE Advanced candidates, underscoring its reputation as India’s leading engineering institute. In 2023, 89 out of the top 100 JEE-Advanced rank holders opted for IIT Bombay, with 67 securing admission. Similarly, in 2022, 93 of the top 100 candidates selected IIT Bombay as their preferred institution, and 69 successfully enrolled. Since 2019, IIT Bombay has been the most popular choice among top JEE Advanced performers, solidifying its position as the premier institution for India’s brightest engineering minds. This sustained preference highlights IIT Bombay’s enduring appeal. In 2019, 64 of the top 100 rankers chose IIT Bombay, followed by 61 out of 100 in 2020. In 2021, more than half of the top 100 candidates opted for IIT Bombay, a trend that has continued year after year, reaffirming its status as the most coveted IIT in the country. Ved Lahoti, from IIT Delhi zone, achieved the top rank in the Common Rank List (CRL) with an All India Rank of 1, scoring 355 out of 360 marks. He has chosen to pursue computer science at IIT Bombay, driven by a keen interest in artificial intelligence research. The highest-ranked female candidate, Dwija Patel from the IIT Bombay zone, secured CRL 7 with 332 marks out of 360. She, too, plans to study computer science at IIT Bombay, further emphasizing the institution’s strong pull for the nation's top talent. The JEE Advanced 2024 results were announced in June, with 48,248 candidates qualifying out of the 1.8 lakh who appeared. Among the successful candidates were 7,964 female students and 594 individuals with disabilities. The category-wise breakdown included 14,083 from the General category, 9,281 from Other Backward Classes (OBC), 5,423 from the Economically Weaker Sections, 13,794 from Scheduled Castes, and 5,073 from Scheduled Tribes. A Continuing Legacy of Excellence IIT Bombay, established in 1958, has built an outstanding legacy in the field of engineering education and research. The institution has consistently been ranked among the top in India and globally. In June 2024, IIT Bombay was ranked 1st in India and 118th globally in the QS World University Rankings for 2025. The steady preference of top JEE rankers to join IIT Bombay highlights the institution’s reputation for delivering high-quality education, access to world-class faculty, and unmatched research opportunities. Over the past six decades, IIT Bombay has produced more than 70,000 graduates who have excelled in engineering and science. Breakdown of JEE Top Rankers Choosing IIT Bombay: Sr. No. Rank Range (AIR) Female Students Male Students Total Students Choosing IIT Bombay 1 Top 10 1 9 10 2 Top 25 1 23 24 3 Top 50 1 46 47 4 Top 75 1 65 66 5 Top 100 1 71 72 6 Top 500 16 163 179 7 Top 1000 29 217 246
17 September,2024 08:25 PM IST | Mumbai | Dipti SinghSeveral Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply And Transport (BEST) buses were on Tuesday diverted due to traffic disruptions in parts of city as processions for Ganpati Visarjan 2024 were underway, the officials said. The traffic in several areas of Mumbai was affected due to Ganpati visarjan processions and festivities, they said. According to the BEST, several buses were diverted and their routes were changed. P.L. Lokhande Road: Due to the Ganpati procession, P.L. Lokhande Road has been closed. Bus routes 379, 380, and 377 have been diverted from 12:15 PM. Buses will now follow a route from K.D. Junction via Jijamata Bhonsle Road towards Chedda Nagar and Amar Mahal. Sahyadri Nagar: Buses 608 and 612 have been disrupted since 1:00 PM due to the visarjan activities in Sahyadri Nagar. Road Closure: Due to a road closure, bus services on routes 601 and 624 have been suspended from 1:20 PM. Kashimira-Bhayander Road: Due to the crowd for Ganesh festival, bus services on routes 706, 707, 709, 718, and C72 have been disrupted from 3:00 PM. Buses are not operating in the up direction beyond Golden Nest. Cell Colony: Following the Ganpati procession from Cell Colony, buses on routes A-357, A-360, and A-355 are now operating via route A-375, servicing Chembur Station to Chembur Naka from 2:30 PM. Lalbaug: The procession of Lalbaugcha Raja has led to changes for buses on route 66. From 3:10 PM, these buses are being redirected from Lalbaug Bridge to the S-Bridge and then to Saat Rasta in the down direction. P.L. Lokhande Road Reclosure: Due to police restrictions, buses on routes 379 and 380 have been redirected via the Eastern Express Highway and Jijamata Bhonsle Road from 3:40 PM. Vashi-Koper-Khairane Road: Due to the Ganpati visarjan, Vashi-Koper-Khairane Road has been closed. From 6:15 PM, buses on routes 501, 521, 504, 505, 502, and 507 have been rerouted via Palm Beach Road. Koknipada: Bus services on route 297 have been disrupted at Mini Nagar due to the visarjan activities in Koknipada. This disruption started at 6:30 PM. Jogeshwari Police Station Area: Traffic police have closed the service road near Jogeshwari Police Station due to the procession. Consequently, buses on route 442 have been diverted via the Aliyawar Jung (Western Express Highway) starting from 6:30 PM. Mulund Station: Bus route C/61 will operate from Mulund Station via NS Road to Kamgar Hospital, continuing via LBS Road towards Chek Naka from 6:30 PM. Thakur Village: With the closure of Thakur Village Road, bus routes 209, 223, 629, and 703 have been redirected. From 7:00 PM, these buses will follow the service route via Samta Nagar and Thakur Cinema in the up direction. Kranti Nagar: Due to the Ganpati visarjan in Kranti Nagar, bus services on route 288 have been disrupted at Sai Garden from 6:45 PM. As the 10-day Ganpati festival is set to end on Tuesday (September 17), the Mumbai traffic police had on Monday issued an advisory for the smooth functioning of traffic across the city, urging commuters to plan their trips accordingly. Ahead of the visarjan on the occasion of the Anant Chaturdashi, the city police traffic department had issued advisory and traffic diversions using digital maps. The traffic police had earlier also issued an advisory for the citizens.
17 September,2024 05:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMaratha quota activist Manoj Jarange has launched his sixth indefinite fast, demanding reservation for the Maratha community under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category. The protest began at midnight in his native village, Antarwali Sarati, located in the Jalna district of Maharashtra. Jarange accused the Maharashtra government of deliberately withholding reservation from the Maratha community. He also stated that the Marathas are giving Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis "one more chance" to resolve the issue, reported PTI. According to the report, the Maratha quota activist cautioned that if the Maratha community's demands are not satisfied, the ruling parties could face repercussions in the 2024 assembly elections. Jarange has advocated for the execution of a draft notification that identifies Kunbis as "sage soyare" (blood relatives) of the Marathas, granting the latter OBC reservation. "The Maratha community is important to me, but the government is not giving reservations deliberately. Moreover, they say that we are speaking a political language...Now, I will no longer make political statements, but we are giving one more chance to Deputy CM Fadnavis (to resolve the issue)," he said. "The leaders who support Fadnavis should talk to him. The community is watching who is going to provide reservation," the activist was quoted as saying in the PTI report. "My community doesn't want to enter politics. But if the demands are not met, don't blame me for the consequences in the upcoming assembly elections. Give reservation, and I will not make political statements. But don't blame me for what will happen in the upcoming elections if we don't get a reservation," he added. According to the report, Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange also sought the dismissal of cases lodged against Maratha community members during previous protests. He stated that if the quota is granted, he will refrain from making political statements, but he cannot be held responsible for any consequences in the assembly elections if the problem is not handled. This is Jarange's sixth indefinite fast since September of last year when police lathi-charged demonstrators at Antarwali Sarati, an act that drew him into the spotlight. "Students who are filling forms (for admission to educational courses) from the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) category are being removed without any reason. This should be stopped. All three options of EWS, OBC and Socially and Economically Backward (SEBC) should be kept open. The Maratha community candidates will choose one of them," he said per the report. The Maharashtra legislature overwhelmingly passed a bill in February this year giving 10 per cent reservation for Marathas in education and government jobs under a separate category, but Jarange has maintained his demand for an OBC quota for the community.
17 September,2024 03:15 PM IST | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
