News & Events

Nationalist Congress Party leader Chhagan Bhujbal’s son Pankaj and nephew Samir have been summoned by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to record their statements on the alleged illegalities in granting of contracts for the construction of Maharashtra Sadan in New Delhi. Source: Mumbai News

The Anjali Jani store, a flagship for the brand, was recently inaugurated by actress Karisma Kapoor. The store, built in 2,000 sqft of contemporary space, is designed to presently house the pret and couture womenswear collection of the brand. The idea is to make it a one-stop shop for menswear, lifestyle accessories, women’s accessories and jewellery in the future. Source: Mumbai News

As Catholics head into the 40-day austerities of Lent with Ash Wednesday on February 18, clergymen point out that the period is one of spiritual awakening, not mere ritual. Source: Mumbai News

My French Film Festival-India 2015, which showcased several French films online from January 16 to February 16, received a warm response in India. Source: Mumbai News

A 29-year-old man working for a BPO in Malad was arrested on Saturday for allegedly harassing a woman colleague. Source: Mumbai News

The final notification granting environmental clearance for the mid-sea Chhatrapati Shivaji Memorial as a permissible activity in coastal regulation zone (CRZ)-I area is expected to be received on Wednesday Source: Mumbai News

The BMC on Monday unveiled a draft development plan for the city for the next 20 years with a pronounced stress on further construction by allowing more FSI, less per capita open space in the suburbs and a business hub in Aarey. Source: Mumbai News

Amidst soaring swine flu cases, an Andheri resident with a history of epilepsy on Monday became the first casualty from Mumbai. With the death toll in the city rising to nine—the other eight victims were outsiders—the state government has directed hospitals to create isolation facilities. It has also asked a private lab to slash its testing rates. Source: Mumbai News

The attack on senior Communist leader Govind Pansare and his wife, Uma, sent shock waves across the state and sparked demonstrations at various places. Source: Mumbai News

At a time when BEST is cash-strapped and has raised passenger fares in the city, a proposal to lease out a “prime property” at Majas depot below the market rate has raised eyebrows. Source: Mumbai News