Mumbai: The abrupt shutdown of MT Educare centres, popularly known as Mahesh Tutorials, which was acquired by Zee Learn in 2018, was not a case in isolation. Last year, several centres of FIIT-JEE across the country wound up their operations allegedly due to the financial crisis.Coaching industry experts claimed that the sector has reached some…
Mumbai: Eleven teachers from two convent schools in Santacruz (East) were booked on Wednesday for not reporting for duty as booth level officers (BLOs) as part of the special intensive revision (SIR) exercise to verify the voter list.The case was registered on a complaint received from Bandu Raut (56), assistant electoral registration officer (ERO), appointed…
Mumbai: Ahead of the FIFA World Cup final, the Hotel and Restaurant Association (Western India) (HRAWI) has written to chief minister Devendra Fadnavis seeking permission for permit rooms and bars in licensed hotels and restaurants across the state to remain open until 3.30am on Monday for the live telecast of the match.The request comes amid…
Mumbai: The state government took a decision to allow plaster of Paris (PoP) idols above 6 feet to be immersed in natural water bodies to “protect” big Ganesh mandals, PIL petitioners told the Bombay High Court on Friday.Justices Ajey Gadkari and Kamal Khata were hearing a public interest litigation by two activists and nine clay…
Western Railway will seek the Defence Ministry’s approval for the transfer of the land identified for the project. (File Photo) MUMBAI: Western Railway is planning to propose the setting up of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region’s largest long-distance railway terminal at Kandivali, a project aimed at easing congestion at Mumbai Central and Bandra Terminus while creating…
First-year postgraduate homeopathy students received the wrong examination paper (File Photo) MUMBAI In a major examination blunder, a section of first-year postgraduate homeopathy students of the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) appearing for their semester-end examinations on Friday was mistakenly handed the question paper meant for an exam scheduled on Monday.The students, who are…
Khazana’s landmark 25th ghazal festival is scheduled for next week. This unique event blends poetry and melodies for a noble cause. Performances will feature renowned artists like Anup Jalota and Hariharan. A special tribute will honor Asha Bhosle and past musical contributors. The festival promises a beautiful celebration of ghazals and compassionate giving. The blending…
Mumbai: The nodal cyber police have registered an FIR against unidentified fraudsters for creating fake websites and email addresses resembling those of Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd (MHRIL) and offering membership upgrades and annual subscription fee discounts.The MHRIL operates hospitality services across India through its official website, clubmahindra.com, offering membership packages ranging from Rs…
Mumbai: A sessions court on Friday granted anticipatory bail to businessman Lokesh Onkarlal Jain in connection with the Rs 65 crore desilting scam involving the Mithi river probed by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW). Rejecting the need for custody, Additional Sessions Judge NG Shukla noted that the alleged conspiracy was said to have begun in…
Mumbai: In the wake of a spate of tree fall incidents during the recent heavy rain spell, BMC has initiated work on a scientific action plan to classify Mumbai’s trees based on their risk level and create a comprehensive database on their health, age and structural condition.At a meeting held at the BMC headquarters, the…
