News for 'Ghatkopar'

Twice suspended, Mumbai cop Waze now dismissed from service

Twice suspended, Mumbai cop Waze now dismissed from service

Rediff.com11 May 2021

A 1990-batch officer of the Maharashtra cadre, Waze, also known as an "encounter cop", was earlier suspended after his arrest by the National Investigation Agency in the SUV-cum-murder case on March 13.

'When he is hitting someone, you can see it in his eyes'

'When he is hitting someone, you can see it in his eyes'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

'It's this swag and body language that convinces you that he can pound 10 men to dust with his bare fists.'

Must see! Readers share their Ganesha photos

Must see! Readers share their Ganesha photos

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating the festival.

Fire at Mumbai Covid hospital: FIR names HDIL's Wadhawans

Fire at Mumbai Covid hospital: FIR names HDIL's Wadhawans

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

As the fire at a Bhandup mall which claimed the lives of nine COVID-19 patients admitted at the hospital in the same building was finally doused on Saturday, a case has been registered against HDIL promoter Rakesh Wadhawan and five others for 'culpable homicide'.

Bombay HC stays proposed Metro fare hike till Jan 29

Bombay HC stays proposed Metro fare hike till Jan 29

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Bombay HC stays proposed Metro fare hike till Jan 29.

'Maha bandh': Buses stoned; normal life unaffected

'Maha bandh': Buses stoned; normal life unaffected

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

The Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi has called for the statewide shutdown to protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and the proposed National Register of Citizens. Barring stray incidents of stone pelting and attempt to disrupt road traffic in Mumbai, there was not much impact of the bandh in the metropolis.

Devdasis boycott Maharashtra elections

Devdasis boycott Maharashtra elections

Rediff.com13 Oct 2009

Devdasis's boycott Maharashtra Elections

Over 1 million travelled on Mumbai Metro in 59 hours!

Over 1 million travelled on Mumbai Metro in 59 hours!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Over 10 lakh commuters travelled on the city's first Metro, which covers the 11.4 km-long Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar corridor, in the 59 hours since the commencement of its services on June 8.

Mumbai woman who was raped, brutally assaulted with rod dies

Mumbai woman who was raped, brutally assaulted with rod dies

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

The victim had suffered serious injuries in her private parts and there was a severe loss of blood in the incident. She was fighting for life at the Rajawadi Hospital since the early hours of Friday, an official said.

Had warned that Waze could create problems for Maha govt: Raut

Had warned that Waze could create problems for Maha govt: Raut

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

"This whole incident of Waze's activities and controversies thereafter taught a lesson to the MVA government. It was good in a way that it happened and taught us some lessons," the Sena's chief spokesperson said.

Image: Rahul defies Sena, takes Mumbai local train

Image: Rahul defies Sena, takes Mumbai local train

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

After addressing college students at Bhaidas Hall in Veile Parle, Rahul boarded a commuter train to Dadar and then switched raliway lines to travel to Ghatkopar.

'We hope she recovers from her trauma'

'We hope she recovers from her trauma'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

'She keeps asking me about the two women and child she saw before she was buried under the debris.'

Shiv Sena worker held for Mumbai building collapse that killed 17

Shiv Sena worker held for Mumbai building collapse that killed 17

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

The search and rescue operations are still underway.

SC pulls up Mumbai civic body for tender process abuse, warns of coercive action

SC pulls up Mumbai civic body for tender process abuse, warns of coercive action

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday took serious note of the "pattern" of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai of issuing a tender, then cancelling it and again reissuing it leading to cost escalation and delay in completion of projects.

BJP denies ticket to Kirit Somaiya, a critic of Uddhav

BJP denies ticket to Kirit Somaiya, a critic of Uddhav

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Somaiya, an old BJP hand and one of its leading speakers on economic issues in Parliament, had been a trenchant critic of the Sena.

Unknown odour sparks gas leak suspicion in Mumbai

Unknown odour sparks gas leak suspicion in Mumbai

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said late Thursday that the odour was reported from Powai, Chembur, Mankhurd, Govandi, Chandivali, Andheri and Ghatkopar areas.

Gujarat angle will be looked into: Shinde

Gujarat angle will be looked into: Shinde

Rediff.com29 Jul 2003

The chief minister said intelligence agencies have been put on a high alert to prevent recurrence of such incidents.

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.

As rains paralysed Mumbai, people slept in offices, train stations

As rains paralysed Mumbai, people slept in offices, train stations

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

The place of work turned into place of stay or a dormitory for the office goers and almost all the offices, especially those of state-run institutions that dominate the south Mumbai area, hosted employees for the night.

Antilia scare: Cop Sachin Waze gets NIA custody till Mar 25

Antilia scare: Cop Sachin Waze gets NIA custody till Mar 25

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

The NIA, which arrested Waze (49) on Saturday night, brought him to the court in south Mumbai after taking him to a local hospital for his medical examination, an official said.

Mixed response to Maha bandh, road transport hit, 200 detained

Mixed response to Maha bandh, road transport hit, 200 detained

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Barring stray incidents of violence like stone pelting, the shutdown called by the MVA allies Shiv Sena, the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party was largely peaceful.

Heavy rains lash Mumbai; rail, road, air traffic hit

Heavy rains lash Mumbai; rail, road, air traffic hit

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

Disaster management authorities have warned about very heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours.

Why this cop is educating 50 children

Why this cop is educating 50 children

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

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No more leaking coaches, promises Mumbai Metro

No more leaking coaches, promises Mumbai Metro

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

A day after an air-conditioning duct on the Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar metro railway train malfunctioned leading to rain water pouring into a coach, its operator Mumbai Metro One claimed that it has taken "all necessary measures" to ensure such incidents do not recur.

Meet Maharashtra's richest politician ever!

Meet Maharashtra's richest politician ever!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Meet the richest and poorest candidates contesting the election to the richest civic body in the country.

Tilak Mehta, 13, could be India's youngest techpreneur

Tilak Mehta, 13, could be India's youngest techpreneur

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

The teenager's simple idea to solve a problem has been developed into an app which launched July 18 in Mumbai.

Girl who lost both limbs scores 63 per cent in HSC exam

Girl who lost both limbs scores 63 per cent in HSC exam

Rediff.com27 May 2015

A student of commerce from SNDT girls college, Ghatkopar, Monika had lost both her limbs in a tragic train accident last year.

Heavy rains return to Mumbai; rail, road, air traffic hit

Heavy rains return to Mumbai; rail, road, air traffic hit

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

The suburban areas received around 20 mm rainfall in just three hours starting 8.30 am, an official at the India Meteorological Department's centre in Mumbai said.

Mumbai Metro turns out to be a big hit

Mumbai Metro turns out to be a big hit

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

A record 1.15 million commuters travelled on the newly-launched 11.4-km Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar corridor of the Mumbai Metro.

Mumbai man first COVID-19 fatality in Maha, India toll 3

Mumbai man first COVID-19 fatality in Maha, India toll 3

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said the exact cause behind the death of the 64-year-old is being ascertained as the deceased was also suffering from various ailments.

5 unusual candidates contesting Mumbai civic polls

5 unusual candidates contesting Mumbai civic polls

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

Even as parties continue to battle it out, here's a list of some interesting candidates who have thrown their hat into the ring. Even as parties continue to battle it out, here's a list of some interesting candidates who have thrown their hat into the ring.

Shocking! An Honour Killing in Mumbai

Shocking! An Honour Killing in Mumbai

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

A pregnant woman is murdered in cold blood in the heart of suburban Mumbai. By her father who didn't want her to marry the man she did.

COVID-19: 61,871 new cases, 1,033 more deaths in India

COVID-19: 61,871 new cases, 1,033 more deaths in India

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

The number of active cases of coronavirus infection remained below 8 lakh for the second consecutive day.

'Govinda aala re aala! Happy Gokulashtami!'

'Govinda aala re aala! Happy Gokulashtami!'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

A SPLASH of colour for Hazare, Thackeray, Manmohan

A SPLASH of colour for Hazare, Thackeray, Manmohan

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

A Diwali rangoli exhibition by Samata Nagar, Ghatkopar, in suburban Mumbai, showcased some brilliant rangolis.

PHOTOS: Mumbaikars welcome season's first heavy shower

PHOTOS: Mumbaikars welcome season's first heavy shower

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

After suffering scorching heat, Mumbaikars finally got some respite after rains lashed the city on Wednesday morning.

Raid at 4 illegal dance bars in Mumbai, 60 rescued, 80 held

Raid at 4 illegal dance bars in Mumbai, 60 rescued, 80 held

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The raids, which started on Thursday evening, continued till the early hours on Friday.

Debate: Why Mumbai?

Debate: Why Mumbai?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2003

Is there a pattern in the blasts that are hitting India's financial capital?

BJP drops Khadse, fields his daughter; Tawde ignored too

BJP drops Khadse, fields his daughter; Tawde ignored too

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Rohini Khadse will fight the elections from her father's Muktainagar constituency in north Maharashtra.