The water cuts are due to repair work on the 'Pneumatic Gate System' installed at the Bhatsa river barrage at Pise, which supplies water to both Thane and Mumbai. The work is being carried out by the BMC, officials said on Friday
The Shiv Sena also announced a series of public welfare programmes across Maharashtra to mark the birth centenary of party founder Balasaheb Thackeray
The BMC announces 10 per cent water cut in several parts of Mumbai, eastern suburbs, Thane, and Bhiwandi from January 27 to February 7 due to annual maintenance of the pneumatic gate system
A division bench of the Bombay High Court, headed by Justice A.S. Gadkari, took note of the fact that many accused persons in the case have secured bail owing to prolonged incarceration and the unlikelihood of the trial commencing in the near future
The state government on Friday told the court that Vikas Gogawale had turned himself in before the Mahad police in connection with the clash that broke out during the municipal council elections in Raigad district
The scheme was launched under the guidance of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, with Transport Minister and MSRTC Chairman Pratap Sarnaik highlighting its people-centric approach
The MNS leader emphasised that while many historical figures are celebrated on their centenaries, very few continue to shape the destiny of a region long after they are gone
Maharashtra is commemorating Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray’s birth centenary. Saamana highlighted the joint tribute by Uddhav and Raj Thackeray as the “best birthday gift”, calling his legacy timeless and rooted in Marathi identity, dignity and unity
Fadnavis said the initiative—being developed in partnership with the Tata Group—has progressed from conceptual discussions held last year to advanced planning stages
Devendra Fadnavis said investments have been secured from 18 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Japan, Switzerland, Sweden, the Netherlands, Norway, Italy, Germany, France, Austria, the UAE, Spain, Canada and Belgium
Temperatures remained in line with seasonal averages, with the maximum hovering around 30 degrees Celsius and the minimum settling near 18 degrees Celsius
Activist and villagers say massive clearing has taken place to make way for bungalows; Nature and wildlife lovers from Kolzar have also alleged that the forests on the other side of the hills have been flattened and cleared for construction
Temperatures remained in line with seasonal averages, with the maximum hovering around 30 degrees Celsius and the minimum settling near 18 degrees Celsius
23 January,2026 10:01 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActivist and villagers say massive clearing has taken place to make way for bungalows; Nature and wildlife lovers from Kolzar have also alleged that the forests on the other side of the hills have been flattened and cleared for construction
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23 January,2026 08:06 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev ShivadekarThe court was hearing a pre-arrest bail application of Vikas Gogawale, son of Shiv Sena minister Bharat Gogawale. Vikas has been named as an accused in a case related to a violent clash between rival groups during the Mahad Municipal Council elections
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Balasaheb Thackeray, the founder of the Shiv Sena was also known as Tiger and Hindu Hriday Samraat (Emperor of Hindu Hearts) among his supporters. Balasaheb was born on January 23,1926 in Pune, Maharashtra. On his birth anniversary here are some lesser known facts about the late Shiv Sena chief. File Photos/mid-day photo team/X
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The owners of a bar at the center of a deadly New Year’s fire at a Swiss ski resort are now under intense scrutiny as investigators launch a criminal probe. The blaze broke out during a packed celebration in Crans-Montana, quickly turning into a deadly flashover that left little time for escape. Police have interviewed the bar’s French owners, examining whether the venue complied with fire safety regulations.
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