News for 'Ghatkopar'

Code of conduct soon for jewellers

Code of conduct soon for jewellers

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Confidence had ebbed in the last few years due to default by some errant domestic retailers and exporters. Moreover, many jewellers are believed to have diverted the fund collected through monthly deposit schemes to pay 'mark-to-market' margins on various loans.

'We have tided over the crisis in this part of the country, hopefully'

'We have tided over the crisis in this part of the country, hopefully'

Rediff.com15 May 2021

'In the second wave, probably due to the mutants, probably due to COVID-19-inappropriate behaviour, we are seeing it coming in the younger population, say from ages 30 to 50.' 'Also, we've seen that sometimes they deteriorate pretty rapidly and therefore we may need to keep a closer watch on the symptoms and on the oxygen levels at home.'

Shiv Sena corporator shot dead

Shiv Sena corporator shot dead

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

Kamlakar Jamsandikar, represented the Mohili Village-Ghatkopar Asalpha ward in the Corporation.

Dalit leader's arrest rumours spark road blockade

Dalit leader's arrest rumours spark road blockade

Rediff.com2 Dec 2006

A nearly 1,000-strong crowd staged a brief road blockade at sensitive the Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar locality in Mumbai on Friday night following rumours that Republican Party of India member of Parliament Ramdas Athavale has been arrested in Kanpur

Monsoon hits Mumbai, regular rainfall in next 4-5 days

Monsoon hits Mumbai, regular rainfall in next 4-5 days

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Bringing in the much-needed respite from the hot and humid conditions, the monsoon arrived in Mumbai with heavy showers lashing the city Thursday night and Friday morning.

Ambani brothers ride Mumbai's makeover

Ambani brothers ride Mumbai's makeover

Rediff.com6 Aug 2007

Mukesh will invest Rs 25,000 crore in setting up an SEZ in Navi Mumbai

Blasts case: Majid Memon ready to be prosecutor

Blasts case: Majid Memon ready to be prosecutor

Rediff.com13 Jul 2006

Noted defence lawyer Majid Memon who has defended the accused in Ghatkopar blast case, on Thursday said he was ready to be the prosecutor in the Mumbai train blasts case if the Maharashtra government appoints him.

5 arrested for attack on Mahesh Bhatt's office

5 arrested for attack on Mahesh Bhatt's office

Rediff.com14 Dec 2006

They were allegedly involved in at least five cases of firing in this city and its suburbs, including the incident at Bhatt's office in June.

REL bags Mumbai metro project

REL bags Mumbai metro project

Rediff.com18 May 2006

Maharashtra chief minister Vilas Rao Deshmukh announced on Thursday sanctiong of Rs 2,356 crore for the first corridor of Varsova-Andheri-Ghatkopar rail project jointly to Anil Ambani group company Reliance Energy and MMRDA.

Bhima-Koregaon hearing: A witness reveals ugly reality

Bhima-Koregaon hearing: A witness reveals ugly reality

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Tanaji Sable's story confirmed what the first witness had told the commission: That the Dalits who had gone to Bhima-Koregaon were stoned; that there were motorcyclists bearing saffron flags roaming around inspiring fear; that the police did nothing to protect the Dalits.

BEST employees' stir turns violent, one hurt

BEST employees' stir turns violent, one hurt

Rediff.com11 Mar 2005

Almost all of the 3,400 buses have been off Mumbai roads.

Janmashtami celebrated amid COVID-19 restrictions

Janmashtami celebrated amid COVID-19 restrictions

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The massive crowds of devotees in temples, elaborately decorated tableaus and Dahi Handi revelry were all missing this year on Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna, as celebrations were dampened by COVID-19 restrictions.

Nana Patekar pulls gun on man, booked

Nana Patekar pulls gun on man, booked

Rediff.com13 May 2005

Nana Patekar hit the businessman on the face, pulled his gun and threatened to kill the businessman, according to the complaint by Morarma.

A personal loan to buy a home?

A personal loan to buy a home?

Rediff.com18 May 2006

SC fines BJP, Sena for bandh

SC fines BJP, Sena for bandh

Rediff.com16 Sep 2005

The Shiv Sena had called the bandh in protest.

Trial in Gateway blast commences

Trial in Gateway blast commences

Rediff.com23 Aug 2005

Trial in the 2003 Gateway of India and Ghatkopar bomb blast case commenced in a POTA court in Mumbai on Tuesday with an approver identifying the 5 accused in the court as members of Lashkar-e-Toiba and the brain behind the explosions.

KBC winner skipped SRK show

KBC winner skipped SRK show

Rediff.com23 Jan 2007

Harshwardhan Navate, only winner of the 1 crore prize, wants to move on from KBC.

Sena deposits 20 lakh fine as per SC directive

Sena deposits 20 lakh fine as per SC directive

Rediff.com20 Sep 2005

The apex court had directed the RSS and the BJP to deposit exemplary damages within a week.

Shiv Sena moves SC against litigation

Shiv Sena moves SC against litigation

Rediff.com14 Sep 2005

The party was fined Rs 20 lakh by the Bombay High Court on June 22 2005 on a Public Interest Litigation alleging that the city suffered a loss of Rs 50 lakhs due to the bandh.

Bomb recovered in Andheri

Bomb recovered in Andheri

Rediff.com3 Dec 2002

Two persons were killed and 31 people, including a child and three women, were wounded in a blast at Ghatkopar on Monday.\n\n\n\n\n\n

HC asks Sena-BJP to pay Rs 20 lakh each for bandh

HC asks Sena-BJP to pay Rs 20 lakh each for bandh

Rediff.com23 Jun 2005

The Bombay high court has ordered the Shiv Sena and the Bharatiya Janata Party to pay Rs 20 lakh each as compensation to the Maharashtra government for the losses suffered during a bandh they called on July 30, 2003 in Mumbai.

'I had faith in our judicial system'

'I had faith in our judicial system'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2005

Shinde calls meeting to discuss security

Shinde calls meeting to discuss security

Rediff.com29 Jul 2003

Deputy Chief Minister Chhagan Bhujbal, Home Secretary U K Upadhyaya, Chief Secretary Ajit Nimbalkar, Director General of Police O P Bali and Commissioner R S Sharma are expected to attend the meeting.

Of dreams and despair

Of dreams and despair

Rediff.com15 Feb 2004

RBI freezes business of Maratha Mandir Co-op Bank

RBI freezes business of Maratha Mandir Co-op Bank

Rediff.com13 Aug 2004

It imposed a withdrawal ceiling of Rs 5,000 per account, making it the second bank after South Indian Co-operative Bank Ltd to face such a restriction within a week.

Depositor panic at yet another bank

Depositor panic at yet another bank

Rediff.com13 Aug 2004

Mumbai-based Maratha Mandir Co-operative Bank Ltd witnessed panic withdrawals of up to Rs 10-12 crore (Rs 100-120 million) by depositors in three branches.

Is the ban on bandhs justified?

Is the ban on bandhs justified?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2004

Bandh supporters say it is an important tool to register a protest. Critics say it hurts the people, their livelihood and the economy.

'Government seems to be indifferent towards civic issues'

'Government seems to be indifferent towards civic issues'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Rains bring Mumbai to standstill, commuters blame admin

We will catch the culprits: Shinde

We will catch the culprits: Shinde

Rediff.com14 Mar 2003

Maharashtra CM convenes high-level meeting

Maharashtra CM convenes high-level meeting

Rediff.com14 Mar 2003

The meeting, scheduled for late afternoon, will also be attended senior armed forces officers.

Patni arrested in Gateway of India blast case

Patni arrested in Gateway of India blast case

Rediff.com30 Oct 2003

The suspected LeT operative allegedly masterminded the August 25 bomb blasts at Gateway of India and Zaveri Bazaar and the July 28 Ghatkopar explosion.

Warbug Pincus, Runwal form JV to build malls

Warbug Pincus, Runwal form JV to build malls

Rediff.com21 May 2019

Both partners would inject $200 million each in the form of equity and hold 50 per cent stake each. They plan to raise another $600 million in the form of debt to create a corpus of $1 billion to develop malls across tier-I, II and III cities.

Zaveri Bazaar blast: Cops arrest three under POTA

Zaveri Bazaar blast: Cops arrest three under POTA

Rediff.com28 Oct 2003

A special court remanded Sayed Mohammed Hanif, his wife Fahimida and associate Arshat Shafi Ahmed Ansari to police custody till November 11.

Mumbai Metro to start operations on Sunday

Mumbai Metro to start operations on Sunday

Rediff.com7 Jun 2014

The Mumbai Metro will finally start commercial operations from on Sunday after a delay of three years, providing much-needed relief to the commuters in the bustling metropolis where the overburdened suburban railways ferries 70 lakh people every day.