BMC Acts Against 128 Rustomjee Crown Flats

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2026

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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has begun demolition action against alleged unauthorised alterations inside luxury apartments at Rustomjee Crown in Mumbai’s Prabhadevi area. The civic action follows notices issued to 128 flats over alleged violations involving common spaces and

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MMRDA Fines Contractor ₹25 Lakh After Crane Fall

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2026

A hydraulic crane collapsed during demolition work at an unsafe building in Mumbai’s Kurla area, injuring at least 10 people and damaging nearby hutments, vehicles and railway infrastructure. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has imposed a ₹25 lakh penalty on the contractor responsible for the demolition work. Kurla Crane Collapse Injures 10

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Devendra Fadnavis Backs Maharashtra FDA Food Crackdown

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has backed the state Food and Drug Administration’s intensified crackdown on food safety violations, saying strict enforcement was necessary to protect public health. He said the government was pleased with the action being taken and indicated that the drive would continue. Fadnavis Backs Maharashtra FDA Crackdown Speaking in

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600 Students Leave Maharashtra Tribal Hostel

By BPN News Desk August 17, 2026

Nearly 600 tribal students left a government-run residential school hostel in Maharashtra’s Amravati district after rumours spread that several girls were “possessed” following episodes of unusual behaviour. Health officials, however, suspect the incidents were linked to psychological stress rather than any supernatural cause. Maharashtra Tribal Hostel Sees Student Exodus

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Maharashtra FDA Suspends 13 Food Licences

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2026

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has suspended the food business licences of 13 establishments across four districts after inspections found alleged violations of food safety and hygiene standards. The action forms part of the State’s intensified enforcement drive under FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe. Maharashtra FDA Suspends 13 Food Licences The

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Two Dead in Mumbai Landslide

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2026

At least two people were killed and two others injured after a landslide struck a residential settlement in Mumbai’s eastern suburbs early Wednesday following heavy rainfall. Several people were feared trapped under the debris as rescue operations continued. Mumbai Landslide Hits Gaushiya Chawl The landslide was reported at around 3.48 a.m. at Gaushiya Chawl in […]

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Maharashtra Clears Forest Land for Adani Projects

By BPN News Desk August 11, 2026

The Maharashtra government has approved diversion of nearly 83,700 sq ft of forest land for two projects linked to Adani Group companies in Raigad and Amravati. The approvals cover land required for a proposed cement terminal and an underground natural gas pipeline network. Adani Cementation Gets Raigad Forest Land The larger approval covers 0.6497 hectare, […]

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Maharashtra Bans Junk Food Near Schools

By BPN News Desk July 30, 2026

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has prohibited the sale, free distribution and advertising of junk food inside schools and within 50 metres of their premises. The statewide directive covers vada pav, samosas, chips, sugary drinks, chocolates, ice cream and other foods high in fat, sugar or salt. Maharashtra Bans Junk Food Near Schools The […]

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Bombay HC Seeks Government Eatery Inspection Details

By BPN News Desk July 29, 2026

The Bombay High Court has sought details from the Maharashtra government on food safety inspections conducted at eateries operated by government bodies, semi-government institutions, statutory authorities and government contractors. The direction came while hearing a challenge to the suspension of a Navi Mumbai five-star hotel’s FSSAI licence. Bombay High Court Reviews FDA

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Nine Killed, Six Injured in Blast at Illegal Firecracker Unit in Ahmedabad

By BPN News Desk July 19, 2026

At least nine people were killed and six others injured after a powerful explosion triggered a major fire at an allegedly illegal firecracker manufacturing unit on the outskirts of Ahmedabad on Saturday. The blast occurred at a facility on Gatrad Road in the Ramol area and was reportedly powerful enough to damage surrounding structures. Those […]