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Maharashtra govt has signed MoUs worth Rs 4,080 cr in electronic, logistics: CM

Maharashtra govt has signed MoUs worth Rs 4,080 cr in electronic, logistics: CM

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Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said Maharashtra has a unique opportunity to emerge as a leader in electronics manufacturing and modern logistics. Speaking at the signing of two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) at his official residence, Varsha, Fadnavis assured investors that the state government would act as a partner in their growth journey. “The government`s role is to help create a complete industrial ecosystem in the state. Entrepreneurs should consider the government as their partner in this journey,” he said. The agreements were signed between the Maharashtra government and leading electronics manufacturing company Jabil, as well as Dubai-based RSA Global, an official statement said. Major boost for industry and employment  It said that the two projects together are expected to bring investments worth Rs 4,080 crore to the state and generate around 4,750 direct and indirect employment opportunities. According to CM Fadnavis, the investments will boost industrial growth, strengthen export capabilities and improve modern logistics infrastructure in Maharashtra. He said the projects would also create high-skilled jobs and further enhance the state`s position as …

Raigad revenue official held for taking Rs 30,000 bribe

Raigad revenue official held for taking Rs 30,000 bribe

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A revenue department official was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000 in Maharashtra’s Raigad district, officials said on Wednesday, reported the PTI. The 49-year-old accused was caught in a trap operation conducted by the ACB at the Panvel tehsil office. According to officials, the complainant and his wife had purchased land at Gavdevi Pada in Panvel and required a mutation entry in the official records. When the complainant approached the circle office for the 7/12 land record entry, the official allegedly demanded Rs 50,000 to complete the process, the news agency reported. After negotiations, the amount was reportedly reduced to Rs 30,000. ACB trap operation Unwilling to pay the bribe, the complainant approached the ACB’s Raigad unit and lodged a complaint. Acting on the information, officials laid a trap on Tuesday and caught the accused red-handed while accepting Rs 30,000. The operation was carried out under the supervision of Deputy Superintendent of Police Sarita I S Bhosale, according to the PTI. Arrest and legal action Following the …

Rare Rusty-spotted Cat rescued from Kharghar hills in Raigad district

Rare Rusty-spotted Cat rescued from Kharghar hills in Raigad district

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A rare injured Rusty-spotted Cat, regarded as the world’s smallest wild cat species, was rescued from a hostel campus near the Kharghar Hills in Maharashtra’s Raigad district after being spotted by a group of students. According to wildlife officials, the students found the wild cat in an injured condition inside the Panvel hostel premises. They secured the animal and immediately alerted the Forest Department. Forest Department, RAWW carry out rescue operation The rescue operation was jointly conducted by the Forest Department and members of Mumbai-based wildlife rescue organisation Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare (RAWW). The custody of the animal was later handed over to RAWW for treatment and rehabilitation. Wild cat suffers fractures, remains critical Wildlife rescuers said the Rusty-spotted Cat sustained severe injuries, including multiple fractures, and is currently in critical condition. The animal is undergoing treatment under the supervision of Dr Rina Dev, associate wildlife veterinarian with RAWW. Officials said the cat is likely to undergo a major surgery in an attempt to save its life and is currently under round-the-clock observation and …

IMD issues heatwave warning for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and Palghar from tomorrow

IMD issues heatwave warning for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and Palghar from tomorrow

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2 min readMumbaiMay 14, 2026 03:31 PM IST After a brief respite, Mumbai is bracing for another hot spell, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a fresh heatwave warning for the city and neighbouring districts of Thane, Palghar and Raigad from Friday. According to IMD scientists, daytime temperatures are expected to cross 38 degree Celsius in isolated parts of Thane, while Mumbai may record highs of up to 36 degree Celsius. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region has witnessed hot and humid conditions over the past week, with IMD issuing a yellow alert for Mumbai and adjoining districts between May 7 and May 11 as temperatures hovered close to 40 degree Celsius. The city, however, saw brief relief Wednesday, when maximum temperatures dipped to normal levels of around 34 degree Celsius in both suburban and island city areas. The respite is expected to be short-lived, with temperatures forecast to rise again by Friday. IMD has issued a heatwave warning for Mumbai on Friday, while Thane and Raigad are likely to remain under heatwave conditions on both …

IMD issues alert for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, predicts hot weather on April 10-11

IMD issues alert for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, predicts hot weather on April 10-11

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Most districts in Maharashtra are expected to witness a dry weather after days of light to moderate rains in past week, according to an India Meteorological Department (IMD) weather bulletin. Meanwhile, the weather department has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad, forecasting hot and humid conditions with rising temperatures on April 10 and April 11. A similar alert has been issued for Ratnagiri. Commuters and residents have been advised to take precautions against the heat while enjoying the break from the recent rains. Temperatures across Maharashtra Maharashtra on Wednesday continued to witness warm conditions across most regions, with maximum temperatures largely staying in the mid-to-high 30 degrees Celsius, though slightly below normal in several interior districts, as per the IMD`s latest weather report. Heat persists in interior regions Cities like Jalgaon (36.4 degrees Celsius), Malegaon (36.6 degrees Celsius), and Osmanabad (36.9 degrees Celsius) recorded high daytime temperatures, while Sholapur emerged as the hottest at 38.0 degrees Celsius. However, most of these readings remained 1–4 degrees Celsius below normal, indicating a marginal dip …

ACB arrests MSEDCL assistant engineer for accepting Rs 1.5 lakh bribe in Raigad

ACB arrests MSEDCL assistant engineer for accepting Rs 1.5 lakh bribe in Raigad

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The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested an assistant engineer of the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) in Raigad for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1.5 lakh, reported the PTI. According to the officials, the corruption case involves a person who had applied for a consent letter to install a 200 KV transformer for business purposes at Pali, Khalapur in Raigad district of Maharashtra. To issue the required project estimate, the accused, posted at the Khalapur unit, initially demanded Rs 1.7 lakh, which he later reduced to Rs 1.5 lakh after negotiations, according to ACB Deputy Superintendent of Police Sarita IS Bhosale, as per the PTI. Unwilling to pay, the applicant approached the ACB. A trap was laid at the MSEDCL office on Monday, and the accused was caught accepting the Rs 1.5 lakh bribe. FIR registered An FIR has been filed against the assistant engineer at Khalapur police station under the relevant sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act, the ACB said, according to the PTI. The ACB has initiated further investigation …

BJP-NCP set to form governing body in Raigad, Sena likely to be in Opposition

BJP-NCP set to form governing body in Raigad, Sena likely to be in Opposition

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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) are set to join hands in Raigad to form the governing body of the Zilla Parishad, even as Shiv Sena, the single largest party, is expected to sit in the opposition, reported PTI. In the 59-member body, Shiv Sena won 21 seats, nine short of a majority, while the NCP secured 16 seats and the BJP bagged 15, paving the way for a BJP-NCP coalition to take control.  PTI sources said the president`s post is likely to go to the BJP, while the deputy president`s post will be allotted to the NCP. Shiv Sena open to opposition role Speaking to PTI, Shiv Sena leader Bharat Gogawale said his party was ready to sit in the opposition. “If consensus is not reached and things do not work out, are we supposed to sit idle? There is no problem with sitting in the opposition. However, we are waiting for directions from the senior leadership,” he said. Maharashtra NCP president Sunil Tatkare, a native of the district, told …

Maharashtra rains: Mumbai offices forced to close early, IMD issues red alert for Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri

Maharashtra rains: Mumbai offices forced to close early, IMD issues red alert for Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri

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Heavy rainfall and a red alert cause disruptions across Mumbai, with office closures, suspended metro services, delayed trains, and waterlogging in key areas. Mumbai: Due to heavy rainfall and a red alert, all offices in Mumbai have been given an early holiday today. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Red Alert for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, and Ratnagiri, warning of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms that are expected to cause significant disruption across the city. Metro services suspended due to flooding As the rains intensified on Monday morning, the Mumbai Metro suspended services between Acharya Atre Chowk and Worli after severe waterlogging inundated the underground station. The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) confirmed that the flooding was caused by a collapse in the RCC water-retaining wall at the Acharya Atre Chowk station, which allowed water from an adjoining utility to flow into the under-construction station. The incident has raised concerns about the metro’s monsoon preparedness and the quality of construction in the underground corridors of the Colaba-BKC-Aarey JVLR metro line. The …

Mumbai division breaks low-performance streak, ranks third in HSC results | Mumbai News

Mumbai division breaks low-performance streak, ranks third in HSC results | Mumbai News

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After three consecutive years of recording the lowest pass percentage among all nine divisions of the Maharashtra State Board, the Mumbai division has made a turnaround in the HSC results this year. With a pass percentage of 92.93%, Mumbai has climbed to the third position among the nine divisions in the state, following Konkan (96.74%) and Kolhapur (93.64%). This marks a leap from last year’s 91.95% and an improvement over previous years, with 88.13% in 2023 and 90.91% in 2022. The division—which encompasses Mumbai city, suburbs, Thane, Raigad and Palghar—saw 2,91,955 out of 3,14,114 appearing students successfully passing the exam. “From having ranked lowest to now being ranked third among total nine divisions, it is a great improvement for Mumbai division which covers a large area,” said an official from Mumbai division of Maharashtra State Board. Story continues below this ad Among Mumbai division, Raigad tops with 94.66 pass percentage followed by Thane (93.74), Mumbai Suburbs 1 (93.18), Mumbai Suburbs 2 (92.27), Palghar (92.19) and finally Mumbai city (90.60). There was a total of 3,15,118 …

Maharashtra ATS arrests Pune man from Raigad district over Naxal links | Latest News India

Maharashtra ATS arrests Pune man from Raigad district over Naxal links | Latest News India

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Mumbai, The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad on Sunday arrested a 44-year-old man in Raigad district for his alleged links with Naxalites, police said. Maharashtra ATS arrests Pune man from Raigad district over Naxal links Prashant Jalinder Kamble, alias Laptop, was wanted since 2011 in connection with an “Urban Naxal” case, an official said. Milind Teltumbde, a senior leader of the outlawed CPI who was killed in an encounter with security forces in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district two years ago, and top “Maoist” Angela Sontakke were also named in the 2011 FIR. According to ATS officials, Kamble had been hiding in the Khopoli area of Raigad district, where he used to teach tribal children, for the past six to seven years, he said. Kamble, a resident of the Tadiwala Road area in Pune, used to repair computers and laptops. He came in contact with the Kabir Kala Manch, a cultural group that has faced allegations of links to Naxalism, said the official. The official said Kamble left home in 2010, claiming he was going to Mumbai for work, …