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Mumbai: Mangrove mafia in Andheri?
Residents of Lokhandwala allege silent encroachment by anti-social elements near Mogra nullah; call it ‘environmental terrorism’; Mangroves play a crucial role in the ecosystem. They act as the first line of defence against floods and serve as nurseries for marine life
09 April,2025 08:08 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
Man killed in Mumbai over argument on 'iftari' sweets distribution
A 20-year-old man, Mohammed Kaif Rahim Shaikh, was killed in a violent altercation over the distribution of 'iftari' sweets in Oshiwara, Mumbai. The dispute escalated when the accused, Zafar Firoze Khan, returned with associates and stabbed Shaikh
01 April,2025 11:36 AM IST | Mumbai
Mumbai: Oshiwara Police arrest 25-year-old for online travel booking scam
According to police sources, the accused lured victims by advertising attractive deals for luxury accommodations through social media and fraudulent websites. Once victims made advance payments, he would disappear without providing any bookings
21 March,2025 08:54 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
Mumbai: Fire breaks out at Oshiwara furniture market, no injuries reported
According to the BMC, the fire broke out at 11:52 AM at the Oshiwara Furniture Market, near A1 Darbar Restaurant on Swami Vivekanand Marg in Jogeshwari West
11 February,2025 12:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai school receives hoax bomb threat claiming to be from 'Afzal gang'
The official stated the administration of a school in Kandivali received an email in which the sender, claiming to be from the Afzal gang, stated that there was a bomb on the premises
27 January,2025 03:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
BEST bus catches fire during repairs at Oshiwara depot; no injuries reported
The fire was quickly brought under control by a nearby fire station team. No one was injured, a BEST spokesperson said
17 January,2025 04:50 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Aspirants caught cheating in police exam, 6 held
Two were caught for impersonation after sending dummy candidates; exam was for the post of drivers and constables
12 January,2025 11:12 PM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania
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Student caught cheating in police constable exam, arrested with bluetooth device
Krishna Dalvi, a native of Jalna, was found in possession of a chip and a Bluetooth device, which were confiscated by the police
12 January,2025 11:47 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania
Andheri: BMC confident of completing Gokhale Bridge work by April deadline
Officials looking to complete approach road work by mid-February to finish project on time
07 January,2025 07:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer Surve
Mumbai: Meet the Super 6 who rescued society dog shot with an air gun
Friends not only save building stray shot at by a resident, but also raise funds for its treatment
31 December,2024 09:34 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania