Maratha Reservation Rally
Maratha Reservation Rally: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde met Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil on Saturday in Navi Mumbai's Vashi where he and thousands of protestors were camping seeking reservations for the community. Jarange, who had begun his fast on Friday, was fed a glass of juice by CM Shinde as a mark of him ending his hunger strike. Jarange had stopped at the outskirts of Mumbai on Friday and presented new demands. The government engaged in talks with him late last night. Both CM Shinde and Jarange paid homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue at the campsite before the latter ended his fast. The excitement among the protestors was palpable who cheered on Jarange and CM Shinde for agreeing to their demands, stated reports. The protestors dubbed it as a historic moment.
27 January,2024 04:42 PM IST | Mumbai
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil has led thousands of protestors to Mumbai as he spearheads the Maratha Reservation Rally in Mumbai. The protesters, led by Jarange, intend to begin a hunger strike at Azad Maidan, seeking Kunbi (OBC) status for the Maratha community. Despite Mumbai Police denying permission for a hunger strike in city, Maratha quota leader Manoj Jarange, accompanied by thousands, reached Navi Mumbai. Maratha activists, riding bikes, cars, jeeps, tempos, and trucks, converged at the Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC) on the outskirts of Mumbai early morning. Jarange, undeterred by the police notice, insisted on marching towards Mumbai. He emphasised that the Maratha agitation would not disrupt Republic Day celebrations and announced a flag-hoisting ceremony at Azad Maidan.
26 January,2024 03:36 PM IST
Constructed at the cost of Rs.18,000 crores, Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), also known as Atal Setu was inaugurated today by PM Modi. An infrastructure marvel never seen before in India - now a reality for Mumbaikars. This 21.8-kilometre-long Mumbai Trans Harbour Link bridge would help cover the distance between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai in just 20 minutes which otherwise takes 2 hours. More than 5000 workers and engineers worked every day for the completion of the project since work began in mid-2018. Many of the workers and engineers had to take an hour-long boat ride every day to their work site. MTHL inauguration will take place today in Mumbai by PM Narendra Modi. Here is a spectacular night drone view of the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL).
17 January,2024 11:54 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public event in Navi Mumbai today. He also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth more than Rs 12,700 crore and flagged off the inaugural run of the EMU train from Uran railway station to Kharkopar, earlier. In his speech, PM Modi in Navi Mumbai said that Atal Setu is the picture of developed India and this is a glimpse of what a developed India is going to be like. The PM Modi in Navi Mumbai also said, “Today's date is massive, not just for Mumbai and Maharashtra, but it also takes us a step closer to our resolution of Viksit Bharat. It's a testament that we deliver on our promises. On 24 December 2016, I laid the foundation for the Atal Setu and vowed that Bharat will change and grow.”
12 January,2024 06:45 PM IST
PM Modi in Navi Mumbai along with Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar greeted crowds gathered at the public event, where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth more than Rs 12,700 crore, in Navi Mumbai. PM Modi inaugurated Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), also known as Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewari - Nhava Sheva Atal Setu in Maharashtra. Atal Setu is the longest bridge in India and also the longest sea bridge in the country. It will provide faster connectivity to Mumbai International Airport and Navi Mumbai International Airport and will also reduce the travel time from Mumbai to Pune, Goa and South India.
12 January,2024 06:29 PM IST
Ask anyone in Mumbai about their favourite Vada Pav place, and Ashok Vada Pav near Kirti College in Dadar is sure to be the frontrunner. For decades, this small eatery has held the No.1 spot for serving the best vada pav in Mumbai. We were curious to know what went into making Mumbai’s best street food and here is our report as we taste Mumbai’s best vada pav in Dadar.
27 July,2023 05:50 PM IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday performed the 'bhoomi poojan' of a temple, built on a 10 acre land in Navi Mumbai allotted by the state government to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) trust. Among those present during the 'bhoomi pujan' on Wednesday included Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Raymond company Chairman and Managing Director Gautam Singhania, TTD trust board Chairman YV Subba Reddy and its Executive Officer AV Dharma Reddy. The temple will be built at a cost of Rs 70 crore, with Singhania coming forward to foot the entire expenses. The construction will be completed within two years. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde in his address said the temple will go a long way in fulfilling the desire of thousands of devotees who want to visit Tirumala but are not able to do so for various reasons.
07 June,2023 12:51 PM IST | Mumbai
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday inspected the under-construction Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link. The bridge is 22-km long between the metropolis and its satellite city Navi Mumbai. The six-lane road bridge, also known as Sewri-Nhava Sheva Trans Harbour Link, is being constructed by th e MMRDA. The bridge begins in Sewri in south Mumbai and terminates at Chirle near Nhava Sheva. A small function was held on the deck of the bridge, following which Shinde and Fadnavis went for a test drive towards Navi Mumbai in Shinde’s private high-end car. Fireworks were also seen upon the completion of test drive by the CM and Dy CM.
25 May,2023 12:48 PM IST | Mumbai
Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, inaugurated the country’s first water taxi in Mumbai on Thursday. The Mumbai water taxi services will link Navi Mumbai to south Mumbai ensuring faster connectivity for commuters.
18 February,2022 08:53 PM IST | Mumbai
Since Monday night (August 30), the metropolis, neighbouring Navi Mumbai, Thane and other adjoining areas received rainfall in the range of 20 mm to 70 mm, according to a report of the India Meteorological Department.
31 August,2021 12:00 AM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
