Manoj Badgeri
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Shiv Sena and MNS jostle to honour cops involved in Badlapur ‘encounter’ killing
Sep 24, 2024Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Raj Thackeray's MNS offered cash rewards to police officers involved in killing the accused in the Badlapur sexual assault case. Celebrations occurred across towns, with opposition parties and the accused's family questioning his death's circumstances and demanding an investigation.
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Badlapur locals happy with ‘encounter’ of Akshay Shinde, distribute sweets
Sep 24, 2024The main accused in the sexual assault case of two nursery students in Badlapur died after allegedly snatching a policeman's gun and firing. Police assert he was shot in self-defense, while his family disputes this, calling for an investigation. The incident has ignited public outrage and significant political reactions.
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Online tool to help detect Thane air quality three days in advance
Sep 22, 2024Thane is poised to become the first city in the state with a micro-level air quality monitoring system. The initiative, driven by the municipal corporation with support from CEEW and USAID, will forecast air quality three days ahead. This allows for preemptive measures to ensure better air quality for residents.
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Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde’s new drive: Meet 15 families daily, push 10 govt schemes
Sep 10, 2024Chief Minister Eknath Shinde launched the Mukhyamantri Kutumb Bhet campaign to connect with voters ahead of assembly elections. Shiv Sena workers are tasked with visiting families daily to inform them about ten key government schemes, focusing on the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana. Shinde visited beneficiaries in Thane, promising increased monthly allowances and other benefits.
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Day 1 of Ganpati immersion generates 12 tonnes of floral remnants in Thane
Sep 9, 2024Thane city amassed nearly 12 tonnes of floral remnants on the first day of Ganpati idol immersion, showing a 20% increase from last year. These remnants will be converted into fertilisers for civic gardens. The number of idols immersed also grew by 20%, with notable use of artificial lakes and newly introduced mobile immersion vans.
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No one nodal agency for multiple infra projects, Mumbai-Nashik highway lies broken
Sep 9, 2024The NH-3 highway linking Mumbai with Nashik is plagued by severe congestion, causing long delays for commuters and transporters. Multiple agencies working on different projects without coordination exacerbate the issue. Experts suggest appointing a nodal officer to manage the highway's maintenance and traffic flow, aiming for a more streamlined solution.