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Over 350 workers and 1,400 family members could be affected as entrepreneurs seek government intervention against proposed demolition

A notorious builder, Salman Dolare, wanted for constructing illegal buildings using forged documents, was apprehended hiding in a cupboard in Kalyan after evading authorities for two years. The arrest, a joint police operation, led to a crowd gathering and a case against four for obstruction. Investigations into a wider construction racket are expected to gain momentum.

Tension erupted in Mira Road, Thane, as residents clashed over goats kept in a housing society for Bakrid sacrifices. The incident follows calls from Mumbai's mayor and BJP leaders for a ban on animal sacrifice in residential complexes. Muslim leaders warn such restrictions could heighten communal tensions.

Corporators claim fire infrastructure has failed to keep up with the city’s expansion

Tensions flared in Mira Road after a video of a policeman with a pig went viral amid a dispute over goats kept in a housing society for Bakrid. The municipal corporation removed the goats, and police maintained a heavy presence. Local leaders called for animal sacrifices only at designated sites, with some Hindu groups protesting with pigs.

Tensions erupted in Mira Road over goats kept in a housing society ahead of Bakri Eid. Following viral videos and an injury, authorities removed around 40-50 goats. Local residents and politicians emphasized the need for designated sacrifice sites, with a former MP calling for a ban on society premises. Leaders urged peaceful celebrations.

A dispute over housing goats for Bakrid rituals inside a Mira Road housing society escalated into protests and a bizarre pig-carrying incident. Objections arose over animal sacrifice within residential premises, leading to a standoff. Police intervened, and goats were eventually relocated to a designated municipal site, restoring order.

A devastating fire swept through Thane's Gamdevi market complex early Thursday. The blaze claimed the lives of a fireman and a security guard. Two other fire personnel sustained injuries. The inferno destroyed numerous vegetable and clothing stalls. Firefighting efforts faced challenges due to combustible materials. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

In a significant move, the Maharashtra cabinet has greenlit the transfer of approximately 4.3 acres of industrial land in Dombivli to the Pimpleshwar Devasthan Temple Trust for a nominal fee. This decision, which adheres to encroachment regulations, seeks to support the future development and preservation of the historic 150-year-old temple complex, housing a gaushala and a Vedic school.

Kalyan MP Shrikant Shinde urged Shiv Sena and BJP leaders in Ambernath to end their political feud and unite for city development. The rivalry, sparked by the municipal council elections and subsequent power struggle, had stalled crucial works. Shinde's intervention aims to foster cooperation between the alliance partners, following a court ruling favoring Shiv Sena.

Ulhasnagar commuters will soon benefit from 30 new electric buses, expected by October, enhancing connectivity to Thane, Navi Mumbai, and other neighbouring towns. Discussions also secured Rs 100 crore for concrete roads and addressed critical administrative appointments and water supply improvements for the city. These developments promise significant civic and infrastructure upgrades.

Mumbai now generates more construction debris than household garbage every day. It’s a stark contrast – one the one side, a new shiny city is emerging; but on the other the city is smothering itself with its own muck

A shocking discovery has unfolded in Ulhasnagar, where a comprehensive 5,000-page chargesheet has been leveled against 15 individuals, including five doctors, implicated in a widespread illegal egg donation operation. The lengthy investigation detailed about 250 donations from a group of 30 women, with one participant shockingly repeating the process 37 times.

Kalyan MP Shrikant Shinde has directed the KDMC to transform two major hospitals into 500-bed multi-speciality facilities with medical colleges. The MP also announced the resolution of a long-pending water crisis in 27 villages within six months, backed by additional funding. Discussions also covered the Ring Road project, urban redevelopment, and a SATIS-style infrastructure project for Dombivli East.