News for '-virar'

13 dead as bus from Pune to Mumbai falls into gorge

13 dead as bus from Pune to Mumbai falls into gorge

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

The deceased included at least five minors, including a six-year-old boy and a girl aged 15, while of the total number of injured, at least six are minors.

The Magic Of Lucky Ali, Live!

The Magic Of Lucky Ali, Live!

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Why everyone must attend one Lucky Ali concert before they die!

'Hospital staff asleep when fire broke out'

'Hospital staff asleep when fire broke out'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

'There was not a single employee inside the ICU to help the patients come out'

Tunisha death: Maha min calls it 'love jihad'; cops say affair broke in 3 mths

Tunisha death: Maha min calls it 'love jihad'; cops say affair broke in 3 mths

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had last week said the government would study laws on "love jihad" framed by other states and take an appropriate decision.

'She could have been saved': Fadnavis on Shraddha Walkar

'She could have been saved': Fadnavis on Shraddha Walkar

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The Maharashtra Police said that based on a complaint by Shraddha Walkar in 2020, they had begun an investigation but the case was closed after she gave a written statement to withdraw the case.

'Ganpati is sitting on a jasmine flower'

'Ganpati is sitting on a jasmine flower'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

'We immerse our Ganpati in a bucket at home and use that water for our plants.' 'That way, our Ganpati always remains with us.'

8 more Omicron cases in Maha, 4 in Delhi; country's tally rises to 61

8 more Omicron cases in Maha, 4 in Delhi; country's tally rises to 61

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Eight new cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus were reported in Maharashtra -- seven of them in Mumbai -- and none of the patients had a history of international travel, the state health department said on Tuesday.

Omicron cases likely to surge across Maha in Jan: Govt

Omicron cases likely to surge across Maha in Jan: Govt

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has instructed officials to take extra efforts to complete the administration of the second dose of anti-COVID-19 vaccines to all eligible people.

Lord Ganesha: The Netherlands to Delhi

Lord Ganesha: The Netherlands to Delhi

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.

Aaftab will kill me, Shraddha told Maha police in 2020, but withdrew complaint

Aaftab will kill me, Shraddha told Maha police in 2020, but withdrew complaint

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Call centre employee Shraddha Walkar had two years ago complained to the police in Maharashtra that her live-in partner Aaftab Poonawala, who is accused of brutally murdering her, tried to kill her and she feared he would cut her into pieces and throw her away, an official said in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Mumbai cops get text with '26/11-like' attack threat from Pak number

Mumbai cops get text with '26/11-like' attack threat from Pak number

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

Mumbai police has received text messages warning of a '26/11-like' attack on the city from a phone number with Pakistan's country code and a person has been detained in this connection, officials said on Saturday.

Aaftab undergoes marathon polygraph test, 5 knives seized from his flat

Aaftab undergoes marathon polygraph test, 5 knives seized from his flat

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

However, police said the saw allegedly used by Poonawala to cut his live-in partner Shraddha Walkar's body is yet to be recovered.

How This 'Rebel' Sena MLA Escaped

How This 'Rebel' Sena MLA Escaped

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

'Had it not been for his presence of mind, he would have been in Guwahati now.'

Some from rebel camp want to return, but forced to stay back: Escaped MLA

Some from rebel camp want to return, but forced to stay back: Escaped MLA

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Patil said after he cast his vote in Mumbai on June 20 for the Maharashtra Legislative Council polls, he was called to Shinde's bungalow in neighbouring Thane.

Nawaz blasts the Maldives show-offs

Nawaz blasts the Maldives show-offs

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

'There is suffering everywhere.' 'The cases of Covid are multiplying.' 'Please don't taunt those who are suffering.'

The Satish Kaushik You Never Knew

The Satish Kaushik You Never Knew

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

'I did a small role in Masoom.' 'Do you remember the scene where an old man brings Jugal Hansraj to Naseer's house?' 'I put on the full make-up of an old man and stood in front of Shekhar.' 'He had no choice but to take me.'

210 new COVID-19 cases take Maha tally to 1,574; 13 deaths reported

210 new COVID-19 cases take Maha tally to 1,574; 13 deaths reported

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

In Mumbai city alone 1,008 patients have been detected as per the state health department, of which 64 died.

Rains take a break in Mumbai; life, trains services limp back to normalcy

Rains take a break in Mumbai; life, trains services limp back to normalcy

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

In just 10 days, the city received 864.5 mm rain, which is nearly equal to what it gets in an entire month.

Dalit brothers oppose remarks against Ambedkar, beaten with iron rods

Dalit brothers oppose remarks against Ambedkar, beaten with iron rods

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Three Dalit brothers were allegedly thrashed by a mob after they objected to their derogatory remarks against Dr B R Ambedkar in Virar area in early hours on Monday, the police said.

Mumbai local trains resume for essential staff

Mumbai local trains resume for essential staff

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

The Central Railway and Western Railway decided to run 'selective suburban services' over main line and harbour line only for essential staff as defined by the state government, a senior official said.

Yet another blaze kills Covid patients in hospital

Yet another blaze kills Covid patients in hospital

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

The fire in the ICU of a hospital in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar district is one more in a series of devastating blazes in the state, claiming lives of coronavirus patients.

Maharashtra: Rail services hit after 2 wagons of goods train catch fire

Maharashtra: Rail services hit after 2 wagons of goods train catch fire

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

The Fire incident took place late on Thursday night between Dahanu Road and Vangaon Railway Stations.

It's been a 'difficult', but fruitful journey for captain Shaw

It's been a 'difficult', but fruitful journey for captain Shaw

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

Shaw comes from Virar, a small town in Palghar district near Mumbai, and the youngster walked down memory lane, retracing his journey from his home town to New Zealand.

My name is Khan. I am not a terrorist, says man branded as militant on WhatsApp

My name is Khan. I am not a terrorist, says man branded as militant on WhatsApp

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

A 30-year-old man was forced to do a sit-in outside a police station in Virar, around 60 km north of Mumbai, holding a placard to clarify that he is not a terrorist, after rumours were allegedly spread on a mobile app branding him a terrorist.

'It is sure that he will play for India'

'It is sure that he will play for India'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

'It is his luck that he got a coach like Rahul Dravid who gave him an opportunity.'

Heavy rains in Thane cause landslides, wall collapse

Heavy rains in Thane cause landslides, wall collapse

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Multiple incidents of landslide, wall and bridge collapse were reported in Thane city and neighbouring Palghar district in Maharashtra which were lashed by heavy rains on Wednesday, officials said.

RIP! 26/11 hero dog Caesar passes away

RIP! 26/11 hero dog Caesar passes away

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

During terror attacks in Mumbai, Caesar saved several lives when he sniffed out two hand grenades left by the terrorists at the busy CST railway station.

4 patients die in fire at hospital in Maharashtra's Thane

4 patients die in fire at hospital in Maharashtra's Thane

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

The fire broke out at the Prime Criticare Hospital at Kausa in Mumbra locality near Thane at 3.40 am. There were no coronavirus patients in the hospital, he added.

Severe cyclonic storm will impact Mumbai, says IMD

Severe cyclonic storm will impact Mumbai, says IMD

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

The depression will intensify into a deep depression --- the third and fourth stage of any cyclone formation --- by this evening. It will intensify into a cyclonic storm by June 2, the Cyclone Warning Division of the IMD said.

Why Pankaj Shaw is so special in Prithvi's life

Why Pankaj Shaw is so special in Prithvi's life

Rediff.com15 May 2020

Prithvi Shaw posted an adorable picture to wish his father on his birthday.

Will Sudhir Valia, Suraksha's 'deal maker' manage to bag Jaypee Infra?

Will Sudhir Valia, Suraksha's 'deal maker' manage to bag Jaypee Infra?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

With the Jaypee acquisition, the Suraksha group, which made lenders an offer of Rs 7,736 crore, will be able to expand its footprint in north India after making inroads in Mumbai's real estate market over the past year. Sudhir Valia, the promoter, was a co-founder and executive director of India's biggest pharmaceutical firm, Sun Pharmaceuticals, and is a close relative of Dilip Shanghvi.

Rains hit Konkan Railway services, 6000 passengers stranded in Maharashtra

Rains hit Konkan Railway services, 6000 passengers stranded in Maharashtra

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Nearly 6,000 passengers were stranded as train services on the Konkan Railway route in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri district were suspended on Thursday after a river overflowed following heavy rains, while incessant downpour badly hit road and rail traffic in several parts of the state, including around Mumbai, as authorities called in NDRF to help the administration in rescue efforts.

No resumption of cricket practice in red zone Mumbai

No resumption of cricket practice in red zone Mumbai

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Top cricketers like Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane will have to wait longer to resume individual training in Mumbai due to its status of being a coronavirus red zone, which rules out opening of sports facilities in the city for the time being. The Maharashtra government has allowed opening of stadiums for individual training in green and orange zones without spectators.

How Prithvi Shaw came back stronger...

How Prithvi Shaw came back stronger...

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

Prithvi Shaw created a national record in Mumbai's Vijay Hazare triumph, ending with 827 runs in the tournament.

Heavy rains lash Maha, Konkan railway suspends ops

Heavy rains lash Maha, Konkan railway suspends ops

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) were roped in to rescue hundreds of stranded people, they said.

The 11/7 blast trains, a year later

The 11/7 blast trains, a year later

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

'Every day for the past one year, my friends and I check under the seats and the overhead racks for any suspicious objects. Most people laugh at us, make fun of us.'

India Inc lends a hand amid shortage of oxygen

India Inc lends a hand amid shortage of oxygen

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Over the weekend, many companies stepped in to ease the bottleneck in supply and transportation of oxygen, as demand ran high with the surge in cases.

Do a surgical strike on coronavirus: Bombay HC to Centre

Do a surgical strike on coronavirus: Bombay HC to Centre

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

A division bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice G S Kulkarni said the Union government's new "near to home" vaccination programme was like waiting for the virus carrier to come to the Centre. "Coronavirus is our biggest enemy. We need to strike it down. The enemy is residing in certain areas and in some people who are unable to come out. Your (government) approach should be like a surgical strike. You are standing at the borders waiting for the virus carrier to come to you. You are not entering the enemy territory," Chief Justice Datta said.

Downpour continues in Mumbai; roads flooded, trains delayed

Downpour continues in Mumbai; roads flooded, trains delayed

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Mumbai's dabbawalas have also suspended their services on Tuesday.

Mumbai rains: 145 BMC schools to shelter commuters

Mumbai rains: 145 BMC schools to shelter commuters

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

Water, mats and chairs, among others things, have been arranged for commuters at these schools which are located close to railway stations, he said.