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Mira-Bhayandar: MBMC Seeks 110 Cr Funds From MMRDA; To Resolve BSUP Housing Project

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Mira-Bhayandar: A delegation comprising senior officials from the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) led by legislators- Pratap Sarnaik and Geeta Jain met newly appointed commissioner of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to discuss various issues mainly- disbursal of funds for the lingering Basic Services to Urban Poor (BSUP) housing project in Kashimira and ongoing work of the Metro Rail (line 9).

Launched in 2009, the BSUP aimed at enhancing the living standards of the urban poor, has scripted history of sorts by missing multiple deadlines as thousands of displaced slum dwellers are staring at an uncertain future for the past more than a decade. The looming overheads- especially dues of contractors have adversely impacted the speed of construction to complete the multi-storeyed towers buildings and rehabilitate slum dwellers.

MBMC complains about receiving less funds for project

After unsuccessfully exploring options to merge the project with the Pradhan Mantri Aawas Yojana, the cash strapped MBMC had approached the MMRDA to bail them out with a loan to complete the project. Following the intervention of chief minister- Eknath Shinde, the MMRDA complied and gave its nod to pump funds amounting ₹150 crore. However, the MBMC claims to have received only ₹40 crore so far.

MMRDA chief prompts aggrieved party to do the needful

The MBMC had identified two slum clusters — Janta Nagar and Kranti Nagar – to construct 4,136 housing units with a carpet area of 279 sq.ft. per unit in 2009. However, due to inordinate delays the central government reduced the number of units from 4,136 to 2,160. Ironically, only 473 slum dwellers have been rehabilitated in the lingering project as thousands of other eligible beneficiaries continue to live in transit accommodations. The delegation also discussed issues including- speeding up the tendering process of relocating the proposed car shed to government-owned vacant land parcels in Uttan, increasing the speed and repairing roads battered due to ongoing Metro Rail work. “The MMRDA chief patiently heard our grievances and demands while assuring us to do the needful in a time bound manner.” said Sarnaik. 

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Mumbai: Gang involved in producing fake certificates and official documents exposed, documents and other items seized, 4 arrested, one accused absconding

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In the case of preparing fake documents under the guise of Aadhaar card centers in Mumbai, the police have arrested a total of 4 accused while conducting operations at two Aadhaar card centers. The police have also claimed to have seized fake documents and other items from both the Aadhaar centers. Mumbai Mumbai Police has claimed to have exposed a group that was preparing fake and bogus ration cards, PAN cards, school certificates, birth certificates and other government documents. Dahisar police received information that there is a group in Dahisar area that is preparing fake government documents under the name US Enterprise. After that, the police created a dummy customer and sent them to this group for the purpose of preparing documents. It prepared a fake birth certificate for the customer, after which the police have registered a case against this group, which includes cheating, preparing fake government documents and other provisions. The police seized 32 fake birth certificates, a certificate from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel School, which was a simple certificate, along with seals and plain paper, seals from Paniyar College and other documents, two thumb fingerprint seals, Aadhaar card update machine scanner, fingerprint machine, web camera from the office. Along with this, the accused Suraj Kumar Ramchand Yadjo, a resident of Kandivali, and Upendra Kaptan Singh, 31, Bhayander, have been arrested, while Umesh Rajesh Yadav alias Sameer is still absconding in this case, whose search is on. This operation has been carried out by DCP Gajanan Raj Mane. Similarly, Dahisar police have taken action against a group that was preparing government documents including fake Aadhaar cards. In further development, the police have raided the Shivam Enterprise Aadhaar card center in Kandivali and seized 14 birth certificates, 7 fake residential documents, 26 SBI medical policies, fake citizenship certificates, along with CPU, printer, Aadhaar machine scanner from Shivam Enterprise Kandivali. In this case, the police have arrested Satyam Lalan Mishra, a resident of Kandivali, and Akash Bhagwan Patwa, 24, of Wadala. The police have arrested a total of four accused while conducting operations at two Aadhaar card centers.

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ATS social operation: Crackdown on ‘Pakistan is better than India’ post, 5 suspects questioned from Thane-Mumbai, Pargha and Palghar

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Mumbai: Maharashtra ATS has now started its operation against provocative and controversial posts and anti-national comments on social media. Maharashtra ATS has taken a major action in relation to anti-national and provocative social media posts. ATS has detained five people from Mumbra (Thane), Parghar and Palghar and started questioning them. Their mobile phones have also been seized by the agency.

According to ATS sources, the youth was associated with the Telegram group since 2022. Reports suggest that the group was operated by a person from Kashmir. One post that caught the attention of the investigating agency allegedly said, “It is very dangerous to live in India at this time, Pakistan is better.” Information has also come to light regarding several other objectionable and provocative posts. ATS is now trying to determine whether these posts were made due to personal opinions or there was a legitimate motive behind them. Were the detained youths associated with any suspicious network? Were they influenced or directed by the Telegram group?

The ATS is questioning the five youths individually and is examining their mobile phones to gather information about their contacts and social media activities.

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5 dead due to landslide at Kurla Ghatkopar, financial assistance of Rs. 4 lakh announced for the families of the deceased and Rs. 50,000 for the injured

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Mumbai: A landslide in Ashok Nagar, West area of ​​Kurla Ghatkopar, has caused a lot of mourning and chaos in the area. The fire brigade and police have started rescue work. Five people have died in the debris while four injured have been admitted to the hospital. The police have cordoned off the entire area and banned the entry of the general public in the above-mentioned area. DCP Ganesh Shinde has confirmed this. A tragic incident of landslide occurred this morning (August 12, 2026) in Ashok Nagar, Hill No. 3, Kurla (West). In this incident, soil and debris from the hill fell on two to three houses, resulting in loss of life and property. As soon as the information of the incident was received, Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde immediately visited the accident site and personally inspected the rescue operations. She expressed her condolences and solace to the affected family. He also directed all the agencies present to carry out the relief work expeditiously and with proper coordination. Ward Committee Chairperson Vijender Shinde, Additional Municipal Commissioner (Eastern Suburbs) Dr. Avinash Dhakne, Assistant Commissioner (In-charge) of ‘L’ Ward Shri Anil Jadhav and other concerned officers were present on the occasion. Mayor Ritu Tawde announced immediate financial assistance of Rs. 4 lakh to the next of kin of each person who lost their lives in the incident and Rs. 50,000 to each injured for their treatment.

The incident site and the access road to it are extremely narrow due to which only one person can pass at a time. Mumbai Fire Brigade, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Mumbai Police, 108 Ambulance Services and other agencies along with officers, staff and workers of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation are making strenuous efforts to rescue the people trapped under the debris. As per initial information, two bodies have been recovered so far while two injured persons have been admitted to the hospital. The administration is closely monitoring the rescue operations and the overall situation.

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