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Why your neighbourhood paan shop in Maharashtra was probably shut on Tuesday | Mumbai News

Why your neighbourhood paan shop in Maharashtra was probably shut on Tuesday | Mumbai News

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4 min readJul 15, 2026 03:13 PM IST Pan shops across Maharashtra remained shut on Tuesday as traders observed a statewide bandh to protest what they alleged was the indiscriminate use of stringent criminal laws against small retailers. More than 1,000 pan shop owners and workers gathered at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan before submitting their demands to the state government. Here’s why they are protesting. Why are pan shop owners protesting? The protest is not against action on banned gutka or pan masala, but against what the Maharashtra Pan Vyapari Mahasang calls the misuse of stringent criminal laws against small retailers. According to the organisation, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and police have increasingly booked pan shop owners caught selling banned tobacco products under Section 328, which deals with causing hurt by poison or other harmful substances, as well as the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). The traders argue that while they are willing to face prosecution under the Food Safety and Standards Act, which provides for imprisonment ranging from six months to …

Uttarakhand monsoon disaster: 69 roads shut, retaining wall collapses in Dehradun, houses damaged

Uttarakhand monsoon disaster: 69 roads shut, retaining wall collapses in Dehradun, houses damaged

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Published on Jul 13, 2026 12:54 am IST Relentless monsoon rains have disrupted life across Uttarakhand, with 69 roads remaining closed due to landslides, flooding and infrastructure damage. Rescue teams are on high alert as authorities work to restore connectivity, while the IMD has issued fresh rainfall and thunderstorm warnings for several hill districts.   Home / Videos / Uttarakhand monsoon disaster: 69 roads shut, retaining wall collapses in Dehradun, houses damaged Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Nashik on high-alert as authorities prepare for heavy rains, schools shut

Nashik on high-alert as authorities prepare for heavy rains, schools shut

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Officials in Maharashtra’s Nashik district have stepped up preparedness ahead of a forecast of cloudburst-like heavy rainfall on Tuesday, July 7. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of extremely heavy rain, particularly in Trimbakeshwar, Igatpuri and the western parts of Nashik taluka. They said weather conditions are being closely monitored, with emergency response teams placed on alert across vulnerable areas. As a precaution, the district administration has directed all schools and colleges to remain closed on Tuesday. Authorities have also ordered the temporary closure of major religious sites, including the Lord Trimbakeshwar Temple at Trimbakeshwar and the Goddess Saptashringi Temple at Vani. Weekly markets in Trimbakeshwar, Igatpuri, Nashik Rural, Peth, Dindori and Surgana talukas will also remain shut to minimise public movement, reported the PTI. District Collector Ayush Prasad said an intense low-pressure system over the Arabian Sea could trigger cloudburst-like rainfall in parts of the district. According to the administration, Trimbakeshwar and nearby areas could receive around 300 mm of rain within a short period, increasing the risk of flash floods, landslides and …

Over 55 engineering colleges shut across India over low enrollment, faculty shortage; UP, Maharashtra top list

Over 55 engineering colleges shut across India over low enrollment, faculty shortage; UP, Maharashtra top list

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At least 55 engineering colleges across the country were shut down during the 2025-26 academic year for various reasons, according to the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Existing students will be allowed to complete their term (Representational Image) Existing students will be allowed to complete their term but the institute will not be able to admit the students for the first year during the academic year. “A total of 58 engineering and technical colleges were closed progressively during 2025-26. Progressive closure means the institute cannot admit the students for the first year during the academic year for which progressive closure is granted. However the existing students will continue,” a senior AICTE official told PTI. Also Read: Re-NEET Result Date 2026: NTA to declare NTA NEET results by July 20, know when counselling is expected to begin Some of the reasons for closure include, less student intake, inability to maintain required faculty, non compliance of infrastructure and operational norms, among others. The closure announced is a ‘progressive’ closure and not a ‘complete’ closure. In …

Mumbai rains | Pune–Mumbai Expressway, old Mumbai–Pune Highway shut due do to landslide, heavy rainfall

Mumbai rains | Pune–Mumbai Expressway, old Mumbai–Pune Highway shut due do to landslide, heavy rainfall

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Restoration work underway after debris and boulders partially cover a portion of the Pune-to-Mumbai carriageway of the Khopoli-Kusgaon ‘Missing Link’ near the exit of Tunnel 2 following a landslide amid heavy monsoon rains, in Pune district, Maharashtra, July 6, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI Due to a landslide at Patan village near Lohgad Fort and continuous heavy rainfall, traffic movement on both the Pune–Mumbai Expressway and the old Mumbai–Pune Highway has been severely affected on Monday (July 6, 2026). Also Read: Monsoon updates July 6, 2026 A family is reported to have been caught up within the impact area of the landslide, and rescue operations have been initiated. The traffic police have issued a public appeal, requesting that citizens refrain from undertaking any journeys between Pune and Mumbai until further notice. “Those planning to travel are advised to postpone their journeys and follow the traffic advisories and updates issued by government agencies.” “We request your cooperation in the interest of public safety,” the traffic advisory said. “There have also been flood-like situations in certain parts …

In Pune, schools to remain shut today due to heavy rain | Pune News

In Pune, schools to remain shut today due to heavy rain | Pune News

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2 min readJul 6, 2026 09:12 AM IST All schools in Pune city and Pune rural will remain shut Monday due to the red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), said district collector Jitendra Dudi in his directives issued late Sunday evening. IMD has issued a red alert for the Pune District and predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in some areas and extremely heavy rainfall in isolated regions. The order says that, considering the forecast of heavy rainfall and the safety of citizens, all Anganwadis as well as primary, secondary, and higher secondary schools (across all mediums) in Pune City and Pune District (Rural) will remain closed on July 6. This decision has been taken by prioritizing student safety, he said. Instructions requiring all headmasters, teachers, and non-teaching staff to report for duty during regular office hours and remain prepared for disaster management-related tasks as directed by the local administration have also been issued. The district administration has also urged citizens to avoid unnecessary travel, stay away from rivers, streams, waterfalls, and …

Landslides shut Mumbai-Pune highway and expressway; trains cancelled, diverted amid heavy rainfall | Monsoon LIVE updates

Landslides shut Mumbai-Pune highway and expressway; trains cancelled, diverted amid heavy rainfall | Monsoon LIVE updates

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Two killed in tree-fall incidents in Mumbai amid heavy rains; toll rises to 3 since Jun 30 As heavy rains continued to pound Mumbai on Sunday, an 18-year-old motorcyclist and a senior citizen lost their lives in tree-collapse incidents, pushing the death toll from such tragedies in the city to three in less than a week. According to civic officials, a tree collapsed on a shop near the Hindi BMC School in the Naupada locality of Kurla West around 12.40 p.m. The victim, Yunus Kundawala, was extricated from the debris and rushed to Fauzia Hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead, they said. Mayor Ritu Tawde visited the site and also announced immediate financial assistance of Rs. 5 lakh for the family of the deceased. In a separate incident, an 18-year-old boy died after a tree branch fell on him while he was riding a motorcycle in the Aarey Colony area of Goregaon East. – PTI Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to …

IMD issues red alert for Pune; schools shut on Monday amid heavy rain warning

IMD issues red alert for Pune; schools shut on Monday amid heavy rain warning

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Pune district for Monday, July 6, warning of extremely heavy rainfall. In response, District Collector Jitendra Dudi has declared a holiday for all schools across the district as a precautionary measure to ensure student safety Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Mumbai schools, colleges to remain shut on Monday as IMD issues ‘orange alert’

Mumbai schools, colleges to remain shut on Monday as IMD issues ‘orange alert’

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The civic administration has declared a holiday for all government, private and civic-run schools and colleges in Mumbai on Monday in view of an ‘orange alert’ for heavy rain, officials said. The India Meteorological Department has issued an ‘orange’ alert for the metropolis, forecasting heavy rainfall and gusty winds. (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo) The decision has been taken keeping in mind the safety of students, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said in a release on Sunday evening. The India Meteorological Department has issued an ‘orange’ alert for the metropolis, forecasting heavy rainfall and gusty winds. Also Read: Mumbai rain LIVE: Four flights cancelled, 13 diverted as heavy rain disrupts Mumbai airport operations | India News Government and private offices will function as usual, the release said while urging citizens to step out of their homes only if necessary. Mumbai and its surrounding areas have witnessed very heavy rains for the past few days, resulting in waterlogged streets and incidents of treefall, which have killed three persons, including a schoolboy, since June 30. Mumbai, Thane monsoon updates …

Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding: Manhattan streets shut, Rs 223 cr charity donations ahead of big day | Hollywood News

Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding: Manhattan streets shut, Rs 223 cr charity donations ahead of big day | Hollywood News

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Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding is shaping up to be one of the biggest celebrity weddings of the decade. With the couple set to tie the knot on July 3, fresh updates continue to emerge — from street closures around Madison Square Garden to reports of the couple donating over $26 million to charity. Several alleged glimpses from the festivities are also circulating online, with Selena Gomez’s Instagram Story drawing particular attention as fans speculate she was heading to the couple’s rehearsal dinner. According to the Associated Press (AP), the wedding ceremony is scheduled to begin at 5 pm EST (2:30 am IST) on Friday and continue until the early hours of Saturday. To ensure the smooth conduct of the event, multiple blocks in the heart of Manhattan will remain closed during the busy holiday weekend. An application for a “Special Event at MSG” was approved on Wednesday by New York City’s permitting office. Taylor and Travis kicked off their wedding festivities on July 2 with an intimate rehearsal dinner …