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65-year-old farm worker dies in Palghar leopard attack

Palghar, Nov. 2 -- A 65-year-old migrant farm worker, Tulshi Rama Savar, was killed in a suspected leopard attack near Vangaon in Dahanu taluka, Palghar, on Sunday while returning home from work. This... Read More


State makes school-leaving certs mandatory to curb child marriages

MUMBAI, Nov. 2 -- The Maharashtra government has made school-leaving or transfer certificates mandatory for registering marriages and pregnancies, particularly in rural areas, to curb child marriages ... Read More


Mum-Bengaluru Vande sleeper flagged off

Mumbai, Nov. 2 -- The inaugural run of the Mumbai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper was flagged off on Sunday. In its regular run, the train will leave Mumbai at 8.10 pm and reach Bengaluru at noon the n... Read More


Pool lights in focus in B'luru hotel deaths

India, Nov. 2 -- Investigators are examining an underwater swimming pool lighting failure in connection with the death of two European guests due to electrocution at a Bengaluru hotel, officials famil... Read More


Digi Yatra expands to int'l travel; Mumbai, Delhi, 5 other airports begin trials for e-passport holders

New Delhi, Nov. 2 -- Digi Yatra has begun trials for international passengers at seven airports across the country, allowing eligible Indian nationals holding e-passports to use the facility at design... Read More


Drug supplier escapes hotel raid; Two wives detained with Rs.40 lakh

Mumbai, Nov. 2 -- The Sahar police detained two women identified as the wives of an alleged narcotics supplier wanted by the Panvel City police after recovering Rs.40 lakh, suspected to be proceeds of... Read More


Install smart meters in 24 hrs or lose power: MSEDCL

THANE, Nov. 2 -- The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has issued notices to several residential societies in Dombivli's MIDC area, warning that their electricity sup... Read More


Deonar dumping ground bioremediation raises fears of lethal gas leaks

MUMBAI, Nov. 2 -- A Govandi-based residents' welfare body has demanded an immediate halt to the alleged fresh waste dumping at the Deonar dumping ground as well as a time-bound plan for its scientific... Read More


Mumbai among eight cities to get Railways' doorstep parcel service

MUMBAI, Nov. 2 -- The Indian Railways plans to launch a parcel delivery service in eight cities including Mumbai. The service, which includes pick-up and drop-off as well, can be used via the 'Rail Pa... Read More


Sleeper Vande Bharat flagged off; Mum gets overnight Bengaluru connectivity

Mumbai, Nov. 2 -- Mumbai passengers will soon have a new overnight rail travel option to Bengaluru, with the Mumbai-Bengaluru Sleeper Vande Bharat Express inaugurated on Sunday. The service is expecte... Read More