Articles by G Mohiuddin Jeddy
Over 50% price surge in vegetables hits Mumbai households hard
The surge of over 50% in vegetable prices since May has sent household budgets into disarray and food inflation to an all-time high
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 10:06 AM IST
Bus rams into tractor on Mum-Pune expressway; 5 dead, 46 injured
Chief minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday announced ₹5 lakh compensation for the kin of the deceased and free treatment for the injured
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 07:42 AM IST
G Mohiuddin JeddyAnamika Gharat
Bus carrying 51 rams into tractor on Mumbai-Pune expressway; 5 dead, 43 injured
The passengers were en route to Pandharpur for the Ashadhi Ekadashi festival. The incident occurred approximately 5.5 kilometres along the Pune-bound lane
Updated on Jul 16, 2024 06:01 PM IST
G Mohiuddin JeddyAnamika Gharat
Navi Mumbai Airport to be open by March 2025
Navi Mumbai International Airport to be operational by March 2025, assures Minister Mohol after inspection with Union Minister Naidu and officials.
Updated on Jul 14, 2024 07:24 AM IST
Navi Mumbai civic body to appoint consultant to fast-track veterinary hospital
Navi Mumbai's civic veterinary hospital, delayed for over three years, is set to open soon. The NMMC is appointing an expert consultant to fast-track the process.
Updated on Jul 14, 2024 07:18 AM IST
PAPs protest against proposed NMMC superspeciality hospital on cricket ground
The Navi Mumbai Project Affected Persons (PAP) protested on Friday against the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation’s (NMMC) plans to construct a superspeciality hospital in Belapur on land they claim to have developed for playing cricket
Updated on Jul 13, 2024 08:14 AM IST
Navi Mumbai airport PAPs attempt ‘jal samadhi’, threaten work stoppage
Several persons, holding placards with demands, jumped into the creek in the area, threatening to give up their lives. They were pulled out by the policemen, present in large numbers, to prevent any untoward incident
Updated on Jul 13, 2024 07:56 AM IST
Promenade pathway on Aksa beach caves in many areas
This seawall was constructed despite severe opposition by the environmentalist, due to the indiscriminate, illegal and unnecessary construction being done in the ecologically fragile CRZ 1 lands on Aksa Beach
Updated on Jul 12, 2024 06:59 PM IST
20 years later, Maharashtra Bhavan to come up in Navi Mumbai
CIDCO calls ₹121 cr e-tenders for Maharashtra Bhavan in Vashi after CM's approval. Project to showcase state's culture, provide accommodation, and amenities.
Updated on Jul 12, 2024 06:42 AM IST
NMMC appoints official for newly merged 14 villages
Navi Mumbai merges 14 villages, appoints official for development work. Cost estimated at ₹6,100 crore. Government support sought for funding and addressing encroachments.
Updated on Jul 11, 2024 05:30 AM IST
Over 400 residents shifted to safer shelters in Panvel
: The Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) has relocated more than 400 citizens to temporary shelters following severe flooding in the area and has deployed 1200 personnel to work around the clock
Updated on Jul 09, 2024 09:04 AM IST
Woman comes under train, escapes with crushed legs
A woman miraculously survives after a train runs over her legs at a railway station in Navi Mumbai. Doctors say her legs will have to be amputated.
Updated on Jul 09, 2024 07:36 AM IST
1,524 CCTVs becomes operational in Navi Mumbai to track crime, traffic violations
Navi Mumbai launches operational CCTV project with 1,524 cameras to monitor law and order, crime, and traffic violations across the city.
Updated on Jul 07, 2024 07:48 AM IST
Displaced by Morbe Dam, locals ransack project office, threaten suicide
Located around 34 kms from Navi Mumbai, Morbe dam was constructed by Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran in the 1990s and purchased by the NMMC in 2009
Updated on Jul 05, 2024 08:49 AM IST
Hundreds of bidders in lurch as CIDCO keeps postponing shops’ auction
When contacted, a CIDCO official on condition of anonymity said, “Several people couldn’t bid from 5 pm onwards on May 22 due to website issues
Updated on Jul 05, 2024 08:31 AM IST
Over 21k students vote for cleanliness in NMMC initiative
Over 21,000 students from Navi Mumbai civic schools participated in NMMC's 'Cleanliness Vote', rating city cleanliness and providing feedback via a ballot.
Updated on Jul 04, 2024 08:16 AM IST
Monsoon worsens garbage menace at APMC Turbhe; waste management project planned
Garbage has been a major issue in the market where around 60 tons of garbage is generated every day, with volume increasing to over 75 tons during rains
Updated on Jul 03, 2024 08:53 AM IST
Panvel water woes eased as Dehrang Dam overflows
Residents of Panvel were relieved as rains replenished the Dehrang Dam, prompting the PMC to withdraw water cuts in the city
Updated on Jul 02, 2024 11:51 AM IST
NMMC acts against illegal constructions in bars, pubs, and hookah parlours
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation cracks down on unauthorized constructions at hotels, bars, and pubs following recent incidents
Updated on Jul 02, 2024 12:05 PM IST
Landslide-affected Irshalwadi families to receive new homes in July
CIDCO to hand over safer and higher-quality houses to families affected by last year's Irshalwadi landslide in July, complete with essential amenities.
Updated on Jun 30, 2024 05:44 AM IST
PMC seizes 1 tonne of banned plastic bags, fines traders ₹55,000
In a record-breaking operation, the Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) has confiscated 1 tonne of banned single-use plastic bags within its jurisdiction. Traders found in possession of the stock were fined a total of ₹55,000
Updated on Jun 29, 2024 08:48 AM IST
Panvel villagers to fast unto death from July 1 against NAINA scheme
Villagers near Navi Mumbai Airport protest NAINA scheme, demanding changes to land development plan by CIDCO. Fast unto death planned from July 1.
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 07:32 AM IST
Uran fishermen violate fishing ban: Maharashtra body demands stricter laws
Fishing is prohibited from June 1 to July 31 in the monsoon as per the Maharashtra Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1981, to allow fish breeding during this time
Updated on Jun 27, 2024 09:03 AM IST
India's first AI university appoints award-winning American professor as VC
Simon Mak, who brings experience from Silicon Valley startups and academia, will work closely with Tarundeep Singh Anand, the university's chancellor
Published on Jun 25, 2024 12:21 PM IST
Water supply to ‘extremely dangerous’ Turbhe mart restored after dogged protest
Traders at the market were given an undertaking that they shall be responsible in case of any untoward incident in the dilapidated market
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 08:50 AM IST
Name NM airport after D B Patil before assembly election: PAPs
APAC and Agri-Koli community demand Navi Mumbai airport be named after DB Patil. Threaten agitation if not announced before Maharashtra elections.
Updated on Jun 23, 2024 07:22 AM IST
NMMC stops water supply to onion-potato APMC market
It has further asked the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) to disconnect electricity to the market. While the traders are upset at the development, APMC authorities say they are looking for alternate arrangements for the traders to do their business
Updated on Jun 22, 2024 07:44 AM IST
NNMC launches online survey to address parking problems
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation seeks residents' input via online survey to address parking space demand and finalize parking policy for the city.
Updated on Jun 21, 2024 07:32 AM IST
78% increase in tree population in Navi Mumbai in 8 years
Navi Mumbai's recent tree census reveals a total of 15,28,779 trees, with a 78% increase in 8 years. Indigenous species dominate, but more planting needed
Updated on Jun 20, 2024 09:31 AM IST
NMMC to replace e-toilets with traditional toilets
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has decided to phase out electronic toilets (e-toilets) across the city due to persistent issues and their misuse by anti-social elements
Updated on Jun 19, 2024 07:42 AM IST
