News for 'Thane district'

Amul to set up Rs 140 crore dairy unit in Thane

Amul to set up Rs 140 crore dairy unit in Thane

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

The first unit will come up in the Vasai area, Amul general manager K Ratnam said in Thane on Sunday.

Heatwave alert in Mumbai for 2 days, mercury to hit 37 to 38C

Heatwave alert in Mumbai for 2 days, mercury to hit 37 to 38C

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

The heatwave alert has been issued for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and Ratnagiri on February 25 and 26, the IMD said.

Furore over Maha CM's son entering Mahakal temple's garbhagriha

Furore over Maha CM's son entering Mahakal temple's garbhagriha

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

The opposition Congress took a strong objection, saying while common citizens have to wait in queues for hours to take 'darshan' of the deity, VIPs were allowed entry into the sanctum sanctorum despite a ban.

Fugitive on India's 'most wanted' list in Thane

Fugitive on India's 'most wanted' list in Thane

Rediff.com17 May 2011

Wazhul Kamar Khan, whose name figures in the '50 most wanted' fugitives list, has been staying in Thane district near Mumbai, police sources said on Tuesday. Khan, who was arrested last year for his alleged role in the 2003 Mulund train blasts in Mumbai, has been living in Thane's Waghle Estate with his mother, wife and children after he was let out on bail.Khan was also involved in the 2003 Vile Parle and Ghatkopar blasts besides the 2002 Mumbai Central blasts.

Even after 80 some not ready to retire: Ajit targets uncle

Even after 80 some not ready to retire: Ajit targets uncle

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

In a veiled warning to Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange who has announced a march to Mumbai, Ajit Pawar said nobody will be allowed to take law into his hands.

Amid 'cold war', BJP leader holds janata darbar in Shinde's home turf

Amid 'cold war', BJP leader holds janata darbar in Shinde's home turf

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Bharatiya Janata Party leader and forest minister Ganesh Naik on Monday held a janta darbar in Thane, the home turf of Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, rejecting speculation of one-upmanship in the Mahayuti alliance.

Man sets himself ablaze in Thane

Man sets himself ablaze in Thane

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

In a tragic incident, a thirty-year-old man committed suicide on Tuesday morning by setting himself on fire in front of the municipal office in Ulhasnagar in Thane district, Maharashtra.

Thane building collapse: NCP suspends local corporator

Thane building collapse: NCP suspends local corporator

Rediff.com7 Apr 2013

Nationalist Congress Party on Sunday suspended its corporator from Mumbra, Hira Patil, who has been arrested following the building collapse in neighbouring Thane district which left 74 dead.

Thane building collapse toll mounts to 44

Thane building collapse toll mounts to 44

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Heartbreaking tales like a male survivor losing 13 of his family members unfolded, as rescuers armed with sensor-fitted equipment still looked for survivors and bodies in the debris of bricks, mortar and twisted steel, a day after the collapse at Shil-Phata in Daighar in Mumbra.

Shivaji Maharaj statue collapse: Sculptor came to surrender, says counsel

Shivaji Maharaj statue collapse: Sculptor came to surrender, says counsel

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Sculptor Jaydeep Apte, who has been arrested in connection with the collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue, came to meet his family at Kalyan in Thane district as he wanted to surrender before the police, his counsel has claimed.

2 dead in Thane hydel plant tunnel

2 dead in Thane hydel plant tunnel

Rediff.com30 Jun 2005

Labourers were trapped in an underground tunnel being constructed at Sonda hydel project near Shahpur in Thane district due to flooding.

Maha court acquits ex-corporator among 6 in extortion, assault cases

Maha court acquits ex-corporator among 6 in extortion, assault cases

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

A special court in Thane, India, has acquitted six individuals, including a former corporator, in an extortion case. The court cited "lack of evidence" and "procedural lapses" by the prosecution, as well as "unreliable testimonies" of witnesses, as reasons for granting the accused the benefit of doubt.

Plane crash: 9 days on, process to identity victims continues

Plane crash: 9 days on, process to identity victims continues

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Ahmedabad-based filmmaker Mahesh Jirawala, who was reported missing following the June 12 air crash, the matching of DNA samples confirmed that he died in the catastrophe, following which his mortal remains were handed over to his family.

Beed sarpanch murder: 3 accused arrested; 7 nabbed so far

Beed sarpanch murder: 3 accused arrested; 7 nabbed so far

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

The accused, Sudarshan Chandrabhan Ghule (26) and Sudhir Sangle (23), were handed over to the special investigation team of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), which is probing the case, the official said.

Another lake supplying water to Mumbai overflows

Another lake supplying water to Mumbai overflows

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

In the wake of bountiful rains in the last few days, one more lake supplying water to Mumbai, Tansa, started overflowing on Wednesday, civic officials said.

Year after woman's death police find lover pushed her off bridge

Year after woman's death police find lover pushed her off bridge

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

More than a year after a woman's body was recovered from a creek in Thane district, police have found that she was pushed to death from a bridge by her lover for resisting his sexual advances. The 23-year-old victim, identified as Mansi Bhoir, had disappeared in November last year. Police have arrested two accomplices of the main accused, who is already in jail in a separate case. The case was cracked after the police investigated another woman's murder case and identified the victim based on a tattoo and other features. The investigation revealed that the accused, Adil Sheikh, was frequently in touch with Mansi before her disappearance and was in the vicinity of the Kalwa creek on the night of November 4, when Bhoir's body was found. The police said that during their meeting, Sheikh pushed Mansi off the bridge after she resisted his sexual advances. He then called two associates who helped him push Mansi to death from the pillar. Her body was discovered some kilometres away. The two accomplices have been arrested, while the main accused is already in jail for attempted murder.

Mumbai Heatwave: 6 Tips To Stay Safe, Healthy

Mumbai Heatwave: 6 Tips To Stay Safe, Healthy

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

As Mumbai, Thane and other neighbouring districts in Maharashtra's Konkan region swelter under an unexpected, scorching heatwave, Dr Vidhe Sharma suggests how you can keep cool.

Mumbai, Thane fever toll 142

Mumbai, Thane fever toll 142

Rediff.com14 Aug 2005

Death toll mounts to 142 in Mumbai, Thane

Thackeray Jr. Holds A Roadshow

Thackeray Jr. Holds A Roadshow

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

On Monday, April 29, 2024, Aditya Thackeray, the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) MLA, embarked on a roadshow for Rajan Vichare, the sitting MP and party candidate for the Thane Lok Sabha seat.

Six firemen suffocated to death in Thane

Six firemen suffocated to death in Thane

Rediff.com18 Oct 2009

Six fire fighters were killed after getting trapped in the lift of a 14-storey building that was on fire. The incident took place in Thane district of Maharashtra in the wee hours of morning on Sunday when the firemen were coming down after dousing the fire at the 14th floor of the Tarangan apartments building.

Badlapur accused's father moves HC over son's 'fake encounter'

Badlapur accused's father moves HC over son's 'fake encounter'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

An SIT should be formed to probe the killing and the high court should monitor the investigation, the petition demanded.

Building collapses in Thane; 2 killed, 16 injured

Building collapses in Thane; 2 killed, 16 injured

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

The unauthorised building was occupied at least up to the fourth floor and many are feared dead in the mishap

11th Fail To IIT: Pani Puri Seller's Inspiring Story

11th Fail To IIT: Pani Puri Seller's Inspiring Story

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Harsh Gupta's first JEE attempt was plagued by ill-health. But he did not give up.

NCP's 'bowing before Gujarat' swipe at Shinde over bullet train

NCP's 'bowing before Gujarat' swipe at Shinde over bullet train

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The estimated cost of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project is Rs 1,10,000 crore, of which Rs 88,000 crore are being funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency.

9 killed, 10 injured in Thane building collapse

9 killed, 10 injured in Thane building collapse

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

The building 'Matruchaya', built 35 years ago, collapsed on Tuesday night at Cholve village, following which rescue operations were launched by the National Disaster Response Force, fire brigade officials and civic authorities said on Wednesday.

2 suspected LeT ultras nabbed in Thane

2 suspected LeT ultras nabbed in Thane

Rediff.com17 Apr 2003

Police is interrogating the duo to find out about the terrorist outfit's activities in Mumbai.

Class X student stabbed for not showing answers during exam

Class X student stabbed for not showing answers during exam

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

During the SSC exams, the victim refused to show his answer sheet to the accused students during the examination. Enraged by this, the trio caught hold of him as soon as he came out of the exam hall and thrashed him

Maha docs operate boy's private part instead of injured leg

Maha docs operate boy's private part instead of injured leg

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The minor's parents said, "The boy suffered an injury on his leg while he was playing with his friends last month. He was admitted to the sub-district hospital in Shahapur on June 15 and was undergoing treatment. The doctors recently performed a circumcision surgery on his private part instead of the injured leg."

Another building collapse in Thane; 3 dead

Another building collapse in Thane; 3 dead

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

A two-storeyed building housing a garment factory had collapsed in Kalher village near the powerloom town in the wee hours killing one worker on the spot and injuring 24 others, they said.

Maha famers halt long march after govt assurance, but...

Maha famers halt long march after govt assurance, but...

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Famers' demands range from Rs 600 per quintal relief to onion farmers, 12-hour uninterrupted power supply to farmers, and waiver of farm loans.

Tata Sons chief urges safer skies after AI crash; panel probes causes

Tata Sons chief urges safer skies after AI crash; panel probes causes

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Addressing close to 700 employees and the leadership team across the Air India headquarters and Air India Training Academy in Gurugram, Chandrasekaran urged them to stay on course, terming the accident the most "heartbreaking" crisis of his career.

Maha man kills mother for not serving him tasty food

Maha man kills mother for not serving him tasty food

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

The woman and her son used to have frequent quarrels over domestic issues.

Badlapur case: No Maharashtra bandh today, top MVA leaders take to streets

Badlapur case: No Maharashtra bandh today, top MVA leaders take to streets

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

In a veiled attack on CM Shinde, Thackeray said the 'Kansa Mama', a reference to a character in Mahabharat, is busy getting rakhis tied on his wrists and asked when he will get justice for the nieces.

'My Conscience Does Not Permit Me To Watch This Match'

'My Conscience Does Not Permit Me To Watch This Match'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

'Operation Sindoor is still ongoing. The Prime Minister himself said that blood and water cannot flow together, that talks and terrorism cannot go together. So how can we have a cricket match with a country that indulges in terrorism?'

Ram temple event: Stone pelting on procession near Mumbai hours after clash

Ram temple event: Stone pelting on procession near Mumbai hours after clash

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The trigger for the stone pelting incident was not yet known, he said, adding further details were awaited.

Maha ATS nabs 2 'Lashkar operatives' from Thane

Maha ATS nabs 2 'Lashkar operatives' from Thane

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

Two men belonging allegedly to the Lashkar-e-Tayiba were picked up from Thane district of Maharashtra, bordering Mumbai, the Anti Terrorist Squad said on Monday.

6-yr-old deposes in court to get her rapist sentenced

6-yr-old deposes in court to get her rapist sentenced

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

A court in Maharashtra's Thane district has sentenced a man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment (RI) for raping a minor girl in 2021, relying on the deposition of the six-year-old victim and other prosecution witnesses.

Want To Replace A 'Defective' Vehicle?

Want To Replace A 'Defective' Vehicle?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Any defect identified by the expert would have to be rectified within one month, failing which compensation of 5,000 per day would be payable.

Aaditya Thackeray challenges Eknath Shinde: Will contest from Thane and win

Aaditya Thackeray challenges Eknath Shinde: Will contest from Thane and win

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Wednesday slammed the Maharashtra government saying that "Mughal rule" was prevailing in the state, and declared that he would contest the next assembly election from Thane, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's bastion.

Maha Samruddhi E-way crane mishap toll rises to 20; 2 contractors booked

Maha Samruddhi E-way crane mishap toll rises to 20; 2 contractors booked

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

It was a special-purpose mobile gantry crane used in bridge construction and to install precast box girders in highway construction projects.