Fire

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Fire Breaks Out At Business Park In Thane

In Thane, a major fire broke out at Orion Business Park adjacent to Cine Wonder Mall.  The incident occurred at around 8:30 pm, on April 18. The efforts by Balkum Fire Station firemen are still underway to douse out the fire. Moreover, the authority confirmed that no casualties have been reported from the spot. Avinash Sawant, regional disaster management cell (RDMC) chief is supervising the operation.

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 - 09:21 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Fire, Business Park, Thane, fire brigade, Disaster Management

Mumbai Waterlogging

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Several Parts Of Mumbai Waterlogged Following Heavy Downpour: Maharashtra

Following heavy rainfall, several parts of the city of Mumbai have been waterlogged, as of September 13. The situation was at its very worst in Mumbai’s Simon area, with water levels extremely high, disturbing life. Meanwhile, Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an “yellow alert” to Mumbai, and adjourning places like Pune, Thane, Raigad and Phalgar. Since June 1 to August 12, over 120 persons have lost their lives. 

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 - 10:26 AM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: Maharashtra , Mumbai, waterlogging, Floods, Thane

Courtesy: ANI

Ulhasnagar Dacoity

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Dacoits Break Into Priest’s House In Thane With Swords, Loot Valuables Worth Rs 10.4 Lakh

In Thane’s Ulhasnagar, a group of dacoits looted a house, and stole valuables worth Rs 10.4 lakh, informed police on August 31. The victim was a priest Swami Dana Ram Sahib Durbar, a religious denomination. Reportedly, the gang entered the house by breaking open the main door at around 5 am on August 30. According to the complaint, the accused a carried swords, and also attacked the priest’s son.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 - 01:15 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: Dacoity, Theft, Thane, Ulhasnagar, Crime

Courtesy: Free Press Journal

Classroom

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Maharashtra Teacher Charged For Dismissing Class 10 Student

A private school teacher charged for caning a Class 10 pupil and breaking his hand in Maharashtra's Thane. Police launched a case on August 27 under section 325 (voluntarily causing severe harm) of IPC, based on a complaint filed by the wounded student's parents. The 15-year-old youngster had a disagreement with a classmate, who complained to the instructor. The accused then caned the victim, causing his wrist to swell.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 - 08:15 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: teacher, Maharashtra , Thane, Class 10, students

Courtesy: Zee News

Ayodhya Replica In Thane

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120 Feet High Replica Of Ayodhya In Thane Ahead Of Ganesh Chaturthi, Pics Goes Viral

Ahead of the grand celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi in Maharashtra, a grand replica of the Ayodhya temple is being made in the State. Notably, pictures of the grand 120-feet high Ayodhya temple replica being constructed in Thane, Maharashtra is all over social media platforms. Besides Thane, many regions of Maharashtra are gearing up for 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival, with excitement and making idols for Ganesh Chaturthi Utsav, on August 31… read-more

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 - 04:25 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Ayodhya replica, Thane, Ganesh Chaturthi, Ganesh idol, festival

Courtesy: Business Standard

Building Collapse

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Slab Of 5th Floor Of Building Collapses In Maharashtra’s Thane; 1 Labourer Dead, 1 Injured

In Maharashtra’s Thane, the slab of the fifth floor of the Komal Park building collapsed, informed investigating officer Laxmikant Patil, on August 26. The incident left one labourer dead, and another injured. Following the incident, helpers rushed and evacuated everyone from the building. Meanwhile, the building has been sealed by Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation, he stated. Further details on the matter is awaited.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 - 03:06 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: Maharashtra (95, Thane, Building Collapse, Komal Park, Ulhasnagar

Courtesy: ANI

Arrest

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Police Arrests Trio Alleged Of Stealing Bikes, Recovers 39 Bikes: Thane

The Mumbra police arrested three people for allegedly stealing 39 bikes from Mumbra, Kalwa and Shil-Daighar areas, on August 14. The arrested were identified as Mohammad Amir Mohammad Siddiqui (47), Jawad Anwar Khan (23), and one Faizan Rizwan Shaikh ( 22), all Mumbra residents. Notably, in the past few days, Mumbai were witnessing bike theft threats, and to curb the stealing, police formed teams and nabbed the accused.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 - 06:45 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Mumbra Police, Bike Theft, Three Arrested, FIR, Thane

Drugs

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Narcotics Cell Arrests 2 People In Thane, Seizes 266 Kg Ganja

The Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) of the Mumbai crime branch seized 266 kg ganja hidden in two cars, confirmed police on August 10.  As per sources, two people identified as Ashwin Kumar Ashok Sharma (32) and Raju Ramesh Lohar (24), both residents of Thane, were carrying ganja worth Rs 80 lakh. They were arrested from Airoli, hane, following which a case was registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 - 06:00 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Drugs, Ganja, Thane, Maharashtra , NDPS Act

Molestation

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Thane Man Arrested For Molesting Woman, Investigation Underway

In Maharashtra, Thane, a 43-year-old man has been arrested for molesting a woman on the school premises, confirmed local police. As per the complaint of the victim, the accused identified as Fiaz Lalmia Sayyed allegedly touched her inappropriately, when she was waiting to pick up her twin daughters and was waiting at the hallway.  A case under section 354 of the IPC has been registered with the police.

 

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 - 06:26 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Molestation, Thane, arrested, IPC section, Accused

Swine Flu

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Thane Municipal Corporation Announces Free Swine Flu Tests

Concerned with the rising number of swine flu, dengue and malaria cases in Thane, the district municipal corporation announce free testing for vector-borne diseases. On July 27, the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) announced free swine flu testing, as per the recommendations of the doctor. Furthermore, the free-of-cost testing… read-more

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 - 05:50 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: TMC, Thane, swine flu, Free Of Cost Tests, Health Centres