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Mumbai: The BMC has begun the final phase of repair work on the Parel TT Flyover this month. To minimize traffic disruption, the repairs are being carried out in phases with one lane closed at a time. The ongoing work includes reducing expansion joints of bridge and resurfacing, for which the northbound lane has currently been closed to traffic. Once this phase is completed, work on the south bound side will begin immediately. The entire repair work is expected to be completed before the monsoon season.

Built in 1980, the Parel TT flyover is a key artery on Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Road, crucial for easing traffic at a busy junction. Despite its importance, it frequently experiences heavy congestion during peak hours, with commuters taking over 10 minutes to cover just 100 metres. Disruptions here ripple out to areas like Bhoiwada and Lalbaug. Over time, the deterioration of its numerous expansion joints has made the surface uneven, resulting in a bumpy ride and a higher risk of potholes, particularly during the monsoon season.

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If the flyover were fully closed, surrounding roads and alternate routes like Tilak Bridge in Dadar would face severe congestion, with no major roads to absorb the traffic. To avoid disruptions, the BMC carried out phased repairs, including structural work and bearing replacements. “We vacated the solid waste management chowkies and health centres beneath the flyover to strengthen it. A key part of the project is reducing expansion joints from 22 to 9 by creating deck continuity, and replacing asphalt with concrete, which will ensure a smoother and more stable ride, especially during the monsoon,” said a senior civic official.

“The work started a month ago with traffic police approval, and we aim to complete it ahead of schedule before the monsoon to avoid inconvenience,” the official added. The BMC began the tender process for repairing and strengthening the flyover in 2024, with the project estimated to cost around Rs. 17 crore. As per the notification from Mumbai Traffic Police, the northbound side of the flyover will be fully closed to all vehicles from March 9 to April 15, while the southbound side will remain closed from April 16 to May 31.

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Mumbai: Maharashtra has taken strict action against drug trafficking, registering cases under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) in 14 cases so far, Minister of State for Home Yogesh Kadam informed the Maharashtra Legislative Council during Question Hour.

The minister said the state government is following a “zero tolerance” policy against narcotics and organised drug networks.

The issue was raised by MLC Shashikant Shinde, while members Satej Patil, Anil Parab and Pravin Darekar asked supplementary questions.

Anti-Narcotic Task Force Established

Kadam said the government has established an Anti-Narcotic Task Force to curb the growing drug menace in the state. The task force is responsible for taking action against drug-related crimes and identifying the entire supply chain behind narcotics trafficking.

He added that strict action is being taken not only against the main accused in drug rackets but also against those who provide direct or indirect assistance. Authorities are also targeting the supply chain of narcotics, including those supplying raw materials for drug production, and taking action under MCOCA where necessary.

Satara Drug Manufacturing Racket Busted

Referring to a recent case in Jawali taluka, Satara district, Maharashtra, India, the minister said 11 accused have been arrested and booked under MCOCA in connection with a drug manufacturing racket.

Investigations have revealed that in some instances drugs were being produced secretly in closed factories or sheds in rural areas. As a result, police and the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) have launched joint inspections of such premises.

Kadam said the police machinery has also been put on high alert in rural areas to prevent illegal drug production and trafficking.

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Mumbai: In the fake birth certificates scam in Mumbai, allegedly being issued to illegal Bangladeshis, following which mayor Ritu Tawde had asked for recheck of all birth certificates issued post 2016, the BMC’s health department submitted a report to the mayor on Wednesday, stating that 116 birth certificates have been seized and records are permanently deleted, while some holders have refused to handover.

237 Delayed Certificates Under Scrutiny in M-East Ward

The report said that out of total 237 delayed birth certificates, alleged as fake certificates were issued in the Govandi – Mankhurd area by M-East ward, of which 116 original birth certificates has been seized by the administration and records are deleted, while 25 people have refused to handover the original birth certificates. For the remaining 96 birth certificates, the administration is yet to take actions.

The department also informed the mayor that apart from M-East ward, no other wards so far have found to have issued delayed or fake birth certificates issued.

Kirit Somaiya First Exposed the Scam Last Year

The fake birth certificate scam in Mumbai was brought to light by BJP leader Kirit Somaiya last year, following which two civic health officers have been suspended. Somaiya held a follow-up meeting with Tawde on Wednesday, when the health department officials were present. Somaiya said that in the last two years, in 23 wards in Mumbai, there are 48 cases where birth certificates are issued being the age of one.

Mayor Tawde said that henceforth a review meeting will be held every month over this issue with the health department. “Birth registration and issuance of certificates is not just a matter of issuing government documents, but is directly related to national security. When public representatives find errors in the process and bring all the information to us on their own, it is necessary to take all necessary action. The administration should set up all the necessary mechanisms for this. The process of birth registration and certificates, as well as delayed birth registration, will be reviewed every month from now on,” the mayor said.

The leaders have also been following up on eradicating the illegal Bangladeshi hawkers from Mumbai, and the administration was asked to check birth certificates of the hawkers. However, speaking with the GPlus, officials from the health department said that checking birth certificates of hawkers (licenced or unliscned) does not fall under their department, and the licence department needs to do the needful. “If the licences department needs help from the health department, we will provide,” an official said.

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New Delhi: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday, March 10, raised a point of order in Parliament, questioning the legality of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Jagdambika Pal chairing the no-confidence proceedings.

Owaisi said that Pal, who was appointed by the Speaker, cannot preside over the no-confidence motion debate, citing Articles 95 and 96 of the Constitution.

Articles 95 and 96 of the Constitution deal with the duties of both the Speaker and Deputy Speaker, and who presides over the meeting when one of the offices is vacant or when a resolution for removal is under consideration.

“The speaker has a direct person of interest in the outcome and that interest disqualifies him from acts that shape these proceedings,” the Hyderabad MP said on Pal chairing the no-confidence motion passed by the Opposition.

He argued that the government is finding loopholes to bypass mandatory constitutional requirements. Owaisi pointed out the absence of a Deputy Speaker, who is appointed from a party other than the ruling party, and said that Rule 10 cannot override the constitutional provisions.

Rule 10 of the Lok Sabha permits the Speaker to nominate a Panel of Chairpersons to preside over the proceedings in the absence of both the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker.

The AIMIM chief accused the government of making a “constitutional mess.”

“Sir, you (MP Jagdambika Pal) are sitting in the chair. You have been appointed by the Speaker. I am of the opinion that you cannot sit over there and take up these proceedings. The House stand should be taken. Rule 10 cannot overtake Articles 95 and 96 of the Constitution, sir. This government has made a constitutional mess,” he said.

Mumbai: Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Tuesday announced in the state Assembly that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) will probe alleged irregularities in land acquisition for national highway and other development projects in Jalgaon district.

Senior Officials to Lead Multi-Departmental Investigation

The probe will be conducted under the chairmanship of Divisional Commissioner Praveen Gedam. The SIT will include two IAS officers and one IPS officer to ensure that any criminal aspects of the case are also thoroughly investigated.

The announcement was made after MLA Mangesh Chavan raised the issue through a calling attention motion in the Assembly, pointing to suspected irregularities and the possible involvement of multiple departments.

Six Departments Under Scrutiny

Bawankule said the scope of the investigation is wide and will cover six departments, including the revenue department, National Highways Authority of India, the stamp duty department, the land acquisition office, the land records department and local talathi offices.

He said the SIT will examine the entire process—from record entries to the preparation of compensation awards—to identify where irregularities may have occurred. The committee will also review land acquisition decisions in nine villages linked to the projects.

Attempt to Defraud Government to be Probed

The minister said that compensation for the acquired land has not yet been distributed, as the government halted the process in time, preventing financial loss to the state.

“Fortunately, the compensation amount has not been disbursed yet, so the government has not suffered any financial loss. However, the SIT will investigate whether there was an attempt to defraud the government and whether project maps were altered to benefit certain individuals,” Bawankule said.

He informed the House that the SIT has been instructed to submit its report within three months, which will then be tabled before the legislature.

During the discussion, MLA Chavan and other members alleged a possible nexus in the case, claiming that attempts were made to claim compensation by planting orchards on land recorded in the name of the Centre or the President. They demanded strict action, including criminal cases and suspension of officials found guilty.

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Amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, Etihad Airways has announced a limited commercial flight schedule between Abu Dhabi and several Indian cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, and Ahmedabad, till March 15. According to the airline, “the decision has been taken in coordination with relevant authorities following extensive safety and security assessments.”

Etihad Airways Mumbai Schedule

For Mumbai, the airline will operate one flight on March 12 and two flights daily from March 13 to March 15. On March 12, flight EY206 will depart from Abu Dhabi at 18:10. From March 13 to March 15, two flights, EY204 and EY206, will operate from Abu Dhabi to Mumbai. These flights are scheduled to depart at 14:50 and 21:00, respectively.

Other Indian Cities To Be Operated By Etihad

Apart from Mumbai, the airline has also announced services to several other Indian destinations, which include Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram.

Flight Schedule from Abu Dhabi on March 12

Flight Schedule from Abu Dhabi on March 13

Flight Schedule from Abu Dhabi on March 14

Flight Schedule from Abu Dhabi on March 15

Important Instructions For Passengers

The airline has advised passengers to:

– Check their flight status at http://etihad.com before travelling to the airport.

– Ensure their contact details are up to date in their booking.

– Guests holding Etihad tickets issued on or before 28 February 2026, with original travel dates up to 21 March 2026, may rebook free of charge onto Etihad-operated flights up to 15 May 2026.

– Guests on all Etihad flights until 21 March may request a refund at http://etihad.com/en/help/refund-form or through their travel agent. ⁠•⁠ Guests who booked through a travel agent should contact their agent directly.

Meanwhile, earlier in the day, Dubai Media Office took to its official social media handle and confirmed that two drones fell in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport (DXB), resulting in minor injuries to two Ghanaian nationals and one Bangladeshi national, and moderate injuries to one Indian national.

Escalating the situation, Iran’s joint military command announced it would start targeting banks and financial institutions in the Middle East, putting at risk, particularly Dubai, which is home to many international financial institutions, as well as Saudi Arabia and the island kingdom of Bahrain. After the warning, Reuters reported citing sources that Citigroup and Standard Chartered began evacuating their Dubai offices and asked its staff to work from home. Apart from this, companies like PwC and Deloitte also evacuated their offices, media reports stated.

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Chief Minister Mohan Yadav arrived at Delhi on Wednesday night. Yadav will meet several union ministers in Delhi.

He will meet the Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the Union Minister for Jal Shakti C. R. Patil, and others.

Yadav will put up some demands on behalf of the state government before some departments of the Centre.

The officers of the departments, whose ministers the chief minister is going to meet, have also been called to Delhi.

The CM’s secretariat has prepared a draft regarding the demands that Yadav will put up before the central government’s departments.

Because of the recommendations of the 16th Finance Commission, MPs will get a smaller amount of central funds for five years.

The government is trying to get some funds from the central projects separately to fill the gap.

Jammu: An attempt to assassinate National Conference president and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah was foiled on Wednesday night, March 11, when his security personnel overpowered a gunman outside a marriage venue in Jammu’s upscale Greater Kailash locality, on the outskirts of the city.

The accused, identified as Kamal Singh Jamwal, son of Ajit Singh, a resident of Purani Mandi in Jammu and believed to be in his 70s, was waiting outside Royal Park when Abdullah and J-K Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary were stepping out after attending the wedding function. 

Jamwal managed to fire one shot before two police personnel, an Inspector and a Sub-Inspector, disarmed and detained him. No one was injured.

The pistol used in the attempt was seized from his possession. Abdullah and Choudhary had come to the function to greet party leader BS Chouhan on the occasion of his son’s wedding.

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In a statement, police said the security detail deployed with Abdullah “immediately swung into action, thwarted the attempt and took the accused into custody.” Further investigation is underway.

J-K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who is Farooq’s son, condemned the attack and raised sharp questions about the security arrangements. “Allah is kind. My father had a very close shave,” he posted on X. 

“A man with a loaded pistol was able to get within point blank range and discharge a shot. It was only the close protection team that deflected the shot and ensured that the assassination attempt failed.”

He added that the incident raised serious questions about how someone was able to get that close to a Z+ NSG-protected former Chief Minister.

(With PTI inputs)

Mumbai: The Maharashtra government will constitute an inquiry committee headed by a retired High Court judge to investigate alleged irregularities in the college fee determination process, Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakantdada Patil informed the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday.

MLA’s Suggestion Triggers Government Action

The announcement came in response to a “striking suggestion” raised by MLA Mahesh Shinde during the Assembly proceedings. MLA Prashant Bamb also took part in the discussion on the issue.

Patil said that the government had taken serious note of complaints regarding irregularities in the fee structure proposed by some colleges. To ensure transparency and accountability, the state has decided to appoint an independent committee led by a retired High Court judge to probe the matter.

Fee Regulation Authority Established Following Supreme Court Directive

The minister explained that fee determination in Maharashtra is carried out through the state’s Fee Regulation Authority (FRA), which was established following a directive from the Supreme Court. Under the existing system, colleges are required to submit audited financial statements for the previous academic year. The approved expenditure is divided by the total number of students to determine the fee structure, which remains valid for a period of three years.

However, the government has received complaints alleging that some institutions may have inflated their expenses to justify higher fees. According to Patil, certain colleges have reportedly included salaries of professors who were not actually employed, shown costs for construction projects that remain incomplete, or inflated other operational expenditures.

Strict Action Promised If Large-Scale Irregularities Found

Patil said that if the probe uncovers large-scale financial irregularities, the government will take strict action. This could include the appointment of a Special Investigation Team (SIT), registration of an FIR, or a probe by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW).

He also informed the Assembly that a Deputy Secretary-level officer from the Higher and Technical Education Department will be appointed to supervise and monitor the inquiry process.

The minister reiterated that the state continues to bear the tuition costs of students from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes and economically weaker families with an annual income of up to ₹8 lakh, particularly benefiting girl students.

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