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Thane MACT gives ₹27.9 lakh compensation to kin of driver killed in crash

The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Maharashtra's Thane district has awarded a compensation of Rs 27.9 lakh to the family of a bus driver killed in a collision in 2011. MACT member Rupali V Mohite has directed the owner of the truck involved in the accident and Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd. to jointly pay the compensation, along with 9 per cent interest. A copy of the order delivered on November 18 was made available on Thursday. The victim, Shankar Jagannath Sable (28), was driving a state transport bus at Pen in the neighbouring Raigad district on July 17, 2011, when a truck collided with the vehicle. Sable succumbed to his injuries on August 10, 2011. The tribunal found that the accident had occurred due to the sole negligence of the truck driver. It also dismissed the insurer's claim of policy breach (for lack of a valid driving licence) due to insufficient evidence, noting that the insurer did not prove that a notice was served on the owner. The compensation .

Maharashtra ATS questions Thane teacher over 'terror' links of Pune techie

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has questioned a teacher in Thane in connection with the arrest of a Pune-based software engineer for his alleged links with Al Qaeda and other banned outfits, officials said on Wednesday. The teacher's house at Mumbra in Thane district was used for one of the meetings by the arrested engineer, Zubair Hangargekar, they said. The ATS nabbed Hangargekar (37) on October 27 for his alleged links with banned outfits, such as Al Qaeda and Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent, and for his suspected involvement in radicalisation activities. During the investigation, the ATS had found a Pakistani contact number saved on his old phone. While probing further, the ATS learned that Hangargekar had visited Mumbra for one of his meetings. Accordingly, the ATS officials visited the teacher's house on Tuesday and enquired about Hangargekar and his meeting, an official said. The teacher is neither an accused nor a witness in the case, he said. The ATS tol

Thane MACT awards ₹35.27 lakh to kin of pedestrian killed in crane accident

The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Maharashtra's Thane has awarded a compensation of Rs 35.27 lakh to the children of a 58-year-old woman who died after being hit by a hydraulic crane in 2017. Tribunal member R V Mohite held the Oriental Insurance Company Limited liable to pay the compensation at the first instance, but granted it the right to recover the amount from the vehicle's owner, citing a clear breach of the insurance policy terms. A copy of the order dated October 15 was made available on Monday. The accident occurred on the morning of November 20, 2017, when the victim, Shalan Suresh Kamble, was walking in the Wagle Estate area. A speeding hydraulic crane hit her and ran over her. She was rushed to the hospital with multiple fractures and severe damage to her kidneys and succumbed to her injuries five days later. The police registered a criminal case against the crane driver. The tribunal established that the accident was caused by the sole negligence of the c

Thane MACT awards ₹1.2 crore to family of businessman killed in SUV crash

Thane MACT orders ₹1.2 crore compensation to businessman's family after a rashly driven tempo collided with his SUV on Mumbai-Pune Expressway in 2020, killing him on the spot

Thane civic chief warns power firms against connection to illegal buildings

Thane Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao on Wednesday instructed power supply companies not to provide electricity to any unauthorised structures, and asked them to verify the legal status of such properties first. In a high-level meeting held in the afternoon at the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) headquarters, Rao conveyed that supplying power to unauthorised buildings and structures was a violation of court orders and must be prevented through rigorous verification procedures. "There are clear orders of the high court that no power supply should be provided to any unauthorised construction," he said, emphasizing that it was the legal responsibility of both Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) and Torrent Power to verify the legality of any building before approving power connections. Electricity cannot be supplied on the basis of an affidavit or application alone. The power companies must verify supporting documents that establish the legal status of a ..

Thane housing prices soar 46% in 3 years-Should you still buy here?

Around 44% of Thane's residential supply is in the Rs 80 lakh to Rs 1.6 Cr. budget segment, which will likely dominate the market going forward given the prevailing capital value trends in the region

7 MNS workers detained for assaulting food vendor over not speaking Marathi

Seven members of the Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) were detained for allegedly assaulting a foodstall owner for not speaking Marathi, an official said on Friday. The accused persons were allowed to go after the police served notices on them, he said. The incident took place on Tuesday in the Bhayander area of Thane district. A video of the assault, which went viral on social media, showed some of the attackers wearing scarves sporting the MNS symbol. While purchasing food, one of them asked the stall owner to speak in Marathi, to which he questioned them back. While the man shouted at the shopkeeper, some others with him slapped the stall owner, a police official had said earlier. The Kashimira police had subsequently registered a case against seven MNS members under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for rioting, threatening and assault. The accused persons were brought to the police station. They were allowed to go after the police handed them notices, said ...

Maharashtra logs 13 new Covid-19 cases, one fatality; tally hits 2,462

Maharashtra on Friday recorded 13 new cases of COVID-19, which took the tally of infections to 2,462, and one death, the health department said. A 65-year-old woman suffering from comorbidities, including rheumatoid arthritis, died in Kolhapur, an official said. Since January 1, the state has recorded 2,462 COVID-19 cases and 37 deaths, the department said. Of the fresh cases, five were reported from Pimpri Chinchwad, three from Nagpur, two from Pune and one each from Thane, Navi Mumbai, and Satara, an official statement said. The health department has conducted 28,486 COVID-19 tests across the state since January 1, and 2,277 patients have recovered from the infection till date, it said. Mumbai has reported 980 cases, including 539 in June alone, so far this year. At least 37 patients have succumbed to the virus in the state since January 1, of whom 36 had comorbidities (pre-existing health conditions that can increase the risk of severe illness), the statement said.

Arkade Developers buys 6.28-acre land parcel in Thane for ₹172.48 crore

Arkade to enter Thane real estate market with ₹172.48 crore land deal; plans a ₹2,000 crore mixed-use project on 9.26 lakh sq ft RERA saleable area by 2026

4 dead, 6 injured after passengers fall from overcrowded Mumbai local train

The incident occured between Diva and Kopar railway stations as a Kasara-bound local train on Monday carried a large crowd of commuters during peak hours

Thane builder duped of Rs 2.7 crore in loan fraud; police launch probe

Police have registered a case against a man for allegedly cheating a builder from Maharashtra's Thane district of Rs 2.7 crore after promising a business loan at a lower interest rate, an official said on Sunday. The 68-year-old complainant from Ambernath, who runs a construction business along with his two sons, needed a Rs 25 crore loan. An acquaintance subsequently introduced him to the accused, who hails from Nashik, the official from Shivajinagar police station said. The accused promised to arrange the Rs 25 crore loan at 7 per cent annual interest through his company and signed an agreement with the victim's firm on August 4, 2017, he said. As per the agreement, the victim was to pay a 10 per cent service charge of Rs 2.5 crore. Between August 2017 and January 2019, the victim transferred a total of Rs 2.7 crore over three instalments into the bank accounts linked to the accused's company, the official said. Despite repeated follow-ups, the promised loan was never sanctione

Fire breaks out at 14-storey building in Thane, no casualties reported

A fire broke out at a 14-storey residential building in Mumbra area of Maharashtra's Thane district in the early hours of Sunday, civic officials said. There was no report of any casualty, they said. The Sheel fire station reported the blaze at 2.54 am to the disaster control room. The fire originated in an electric duct between the fourth and seventh floors of the A-wing of S K Residency building located near Mumbra bypass, Thane Municipal Corporation's disaster management cell chief Yasin Tadvi said. "The fire was limited to the electrical cable duct and did not spread to any residential flat. No casualty was reported from the site," he said. The fire brigade personnel, regional disaster management cell team and police promptly reached the spot and launched the firefighting operation. Residents of the building also joined the effort using fire extinguishers available on the premises. "The fire was completely extinguished by 3.42 am," Tadvi said. The exact cause of the blaze

Lenders plan fresh auction of defunct airline Go First's Thane land

The official added the lenders were considering a relaxation of some eligibility criteria because the existing rules had made it difficult to sell the land parcels

Heavy rain warning for Maharashtra & Goa: IMD issues red and orange alerts

A red alert has been issued for Goa until Sunday, May 25, with warnings of extremely heavy rain. On Thursday, Panjim in North Goa recorded 9 cm of rain

FIR filed against more than 100 people for unauthorised protests in Thane

A case has been registered against more than 100 people who participated in human chain protests allegedly held without permission in Maharashtra's Thane district, police said on Monday. Police on Saturday registered a first information report for the protests held at six places in the Mumbra area, an official said. He said the protests took place on the afternoon of May 16 despite the prohibitory orders imposed under the Maharashtra Police Act. The official said more than 100 people participated in the protests, disrupting traffic and violating lawful prohibitory orders. "No permission was granted for this protest. The organisers went ahead, potentially disturbing communal harmony and law and order," he said. The official said a case has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) the Maharashtra Police Act, and three accused have been identified. The agitation was held to protest an externment order against a local journalist, it was stated.

Civil mock drills in Mumbai, Thane, Pune today: All you need to know

The nationwide civil defence drill today will test emergency readiness post-Pahalgam attack; Maharashtra among key states with large-scale mock exercises

Rustomjee Group unveils 35,000 sft labour housing for 500 workers

The facility, which will be a permanent fixture for the township that will come up over the years, is designed to accommodate 500 workers across 84 rooms, each measuring 10 feet by 10 feet

Thane civic body cracks down on developers flouting pollution control rules

The civic authorities in Maharashtra's Thane city have pulled up developers for flouting pollution control guidelines during construction activities and halted work at the sites of seven developers, an official said on Saturday. The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has initiated strict action against developers flouting pollution control guidelines and issued orders to halt work for developers failing to comply, the official said. According to the city development department, of 317 construction sites instructed to follow dust pollution control measures, punitive action was taken at 182 sites for non-compliance, and a cumulative fine of Rs 9.25 lakh was levied on violators. Additionally, show-cause notices were issued to 120 developers, questioning why their construction activities should not be stopped, and of these, seven developers who failed to provide evidence of compliance were ordered to halt all work. Assistant Director of Urban Planning Sangram Kanade confirmed the ...

Vinod Kambli admitted to hospital in Thane due to deterioration in health

Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli has been admitted to a hospital here due to deterioration in his health. The 52-year-old was brought to the hospital by one of his fans who also owns the hospital in Bhiwandi's Kalher area in Thane district and his condition is said to be stable, even though the exact reasons for his hospitalisation could not be ascertained. Kambli was admitted to the hospital on Saturday. Kambli, who played 17 Tests and 104 ODIs for India between 1993-2000, had recently attended the inauguration of legendary coach Ramakant Achrekar's memorial at the Shivaji Park here. The former India cricketer, who has been struggling with health-related issues for quite some time, appeared frail in the function which was also attended by his long-time friend Sachin Tendulkar.

Oberoi Realty sells flats worth Rs 1.3K cr in 3 days of Maha project launch

Oberoi Realty has sold luxury homes worth Rs 1,348 crore in its newly launched 75-acre residential project at Thane in Mumbai Metropolitan Region. On October 18, the company launched project 'Oberoi Garden City Thane'. It will be developing and marketing this project in phases. The company has "recorded gross booking value of around Rs 1,348 crore for 5.65 lakh sq ft (carpet area) over the first three days," it said in a regulatory filing. Spread around 75 acres, the project will offer homes with over 30 world-class amenities, a 5-star deluxe JW Marriott Hotel Thane Garden City and an Oberoi International School. The first phase of the development will consist of five residential towers and bookings for two towers commenced on October 18, 2024. "We are thrilled by the tremendous response to the launch of our latest project at Oberoi Garden City Thane. The trust and confidence our customers have shown in our brand and product deeply humbles and encourages us. This project epitomise