Articles by Yogesh Naik
Adani Energy Solutions secures $1bn financing for HVDC link project in Mumbai
Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) has secured financing for its $1 billion green High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) link project in Mumbai. The project aims to supply more renewable power to the city while supporting its rising electricity demand. AESL has achieved $700 million financial closure with nine international banks for the HVDC transmission link between Kudus and Aarey in Mumbai. Construction is set to begin in October 2023. The link will ensure uninterrupted supply of renewable power to Mumbai, which is facing transmission capacity constraints and a fast-rising energy demand.
Updated on Aug 08, 2023 12:44 AM IST
Yemeni fishing vessel found adrift 160 km from state coast
Authorities in Yemen and the owner of the boat confirmed that the boat Al Azher-1 was on passage from Socotra Port to Al Shihir Port in Yemen and suffered propulsion failure off Socotra. Five crew onboard were rescued by another fishing boat on June 30
Updated on Aug 08, 2023 12:34 AM IST
Protestors forcefully stop Best-owned bus on road, garland driver
For the first five days, the drivers used to arrive at Azad Maidan and protest peacefully till the evening. However, wet lease drivers said that some of them have now lost their patience
Updated on Aug 08, 2023 12:33 AM IST
How many Dy CMs does the BJP want, mocks Thackeray
Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray was speaking at a joint meeting of the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Sambhaji Brigade at Rang Sharda in Bandra West.
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 12:21 AM IST
For the first time, coastal police to get own jetty near Mazgaon docks
The coastal wing of the Mumbai police will get its own dedicated jetty at Lakda Bunder, costing ₹34 crore, to improve patrolling in the Arabian Sea. A second jetty at Worli is also planned. The move comes after the police were given high-speed boats post the 26/11 terror attacks, but had no jetty to board from. The new precinct will also have a boat-repairing yard, workshop, and boat-parking yard. The Mumbai police have plans to buy Immediate Support Vessels in the future.
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 12:17 AM IST
Prime govt plot at Juhu sought to be monetised by BSNL
According to the notification issued on July 31, the land near BSNL wireless station, next to Podar International School in Santacruz, already has government buildings, staff quarters and an existing office on part of the land and “(since these) are being used for the designated purpose as shown in the said Development Plan, the applicant’s request regarding deletion of the said designations for that portion of land cannot be considered”
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 12:31 AM IST
Work to commence on new MLA hostel at Nariman Point
The state government in Mumbai is finally beginning work on the Manora MLA hostel, which has faced significant delays and cost escalations. The project is estimated to cost ?1266 crore, up from ?853 crore in 2018. The hostel is being handled by Larsen & Toubro and will consist of two towers with 40 and 28 storeys each. The previous four towers were demolished due to poor construction.
Updated on Aug 03, 2023 01:09 AM IST
Uproar in the assembly over Bhide’s remarks and threats
Deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis retorted that action would be taken not only against Bhide but also against Congress mouthpiece ‘Shidori’ for objectionable writings against Hindutva ideologue V D Savarkar
Updated on Aug 03, 2023 12:59 AM IST
Former IPS officer Pratap Dighavkar to join BJP today
Former IPS officer Pratap Dighavkar, known for his role in the investigation of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, is set to join the BJP and may contest the Dhule Lok Sabha seat.
Updated on Aug 02, 2023 12:44 AM IST
Yogesh Naik, Mumbai
BMC to build sea-facing luxury flats in Colaba for senior officers
The BMC in Mumbai plans to demolish quarters of Class Four employees to build luxury flats for senior officers, costing ₹60 crore.
Updated on Aug 02, 2023 12:34 AM IST
BMC plans three-star hotel, convention center, transportation hub at defunct octroi nakas
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) plans to set up two interstate bus terminals at Dahisar and Mankhurd octroi nakas in order to decongest city roads. The BMC is also considering a convention center and hotel in Mankhurd and a transportation and commercial hub in Dahisar. The consultant's report suggests various facilities such as exhibition centers, restaurants, and parking lots, as well as transportation-related activities like CNG stations and charging stations for electric vehicles. The BMC aims to make the project financially self-sustainable and generate revenue through lease/rent.
Updated on Jul 30, 2023 12:43 AM IST
State plans 1,100 post graduate DNB seats for medical students
Lt General (retired) Dr Madhuri Kanitkar, vice-chancellor of Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, conducted a study and submitted her report on how DNB seats in the state can be increased after the CPS courses were derecognised
Updated on Jul 30, 2023 12:36 AM IST
Nominal ₹100 stamp duty for PAAAs of redevelopment projects
However, if a co-operative housing society member is purchasing additional carpet area from the developer, the normal stamp duty will be applicable on the additional carpet area
Updated on Jul 29, 2023 09:18 PM IST
Another jolt to Uddhav: Ex-Sena (UBT) corporator joins Shinde camp
The three-time corporator was the chairman of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) Education Committee. Satamkar was charged with rape in May 2023
Updated on Jul 29, 2023 12:42 AM IST
Protect height clearance NOC to tall buildings, say builder lobby
The representation was made by the CREDAI-MCHI, the developers’ body representing 1,800 builders in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), to the Civil Aviation authorities. Height clearances are assessed and issued as per the Ministry of Civil Aviation (Height Restrictions for Safeguarding of Aircraft Operations) Rules and an NOC valid for a particular period is issued to the developer
Updated on Jul 27, 2023 12:50 AM IST
UDD proposes metro car shed in Kasheli
A garden plot in Kasheli, Thane, has been dereserved to construct a metro car shed. The plot will be reserved for a metro car depot for the Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan-Badlapur line. Suggestions and objections are invited from the public. This will be the second metro car depot in the area.
Updated on Jul 26, 2023 12:32 AM IST
Former corporator from Sena (UBT) joins Shinde camp
Earlier, Vishwasrao was a leader of the house in the BMC. She was also the vibhag pramukh and sampark pramukh in Shiv Sena (UBT). She, however, lost civic polls in 2017 and Uddhav Thackeray had included her as a nominated corporator to the civic house
Updated on Jul 26, 2023 12:30 AM IST
MNS workers vandalise toll naka in Nashik after Raj Thackeray’s son is stopped
The highway is owned by Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) and two stages of the project were commissioned in 2023, one by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the second by chief minister Eknath Shinde
Updated on Jul 24, 2023 12:38 AM IST
Rescue operation at Irshalwadi called off
Speaking to the media, Raigad guardian minister Uday Samant said, “The last body discovered on Saturday was in bad condition. The doctors and NDRF told us that now the bodies are not likely to be in one piece. They briefed the collector, and hence a decision was taken
Updated on Jul 24, 2023 12:34 AM IST
Maharashtra: NDRF calls off Raigad rescue efforts, 57 remain untraceable
Of the 228 residents of the village, 57 are still untraceable, Samant, the guardian minister of Raigad, told mediapersons.
Updated on Jul 24, 2023 12:46 AM IST
Life and times in the ‘Republic’ of Andheri
It has become de rigueur to see some of them to swap their personal vehicles with public transport to reach their destinations on time. A few months ago, tired of a two-hour drive from her home in Juhu to Mira Road, Hema Malini surprised her commuters when she took the metro on her way back and reached her destination in half an hour
Updated on Jul 23, 2023 12:59 AM IST
Row after guardian minister gets cabin in BMC HQ
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) move to allot a cabin to Mumbai suburban’s guardian minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha in the civic body headquarters has kicked up a row. While the Opposition slammed the move, BJP’s alliance partner demanded a cabin for its minister.
Updated on Jul 22, 2023 12:57 AM IST
Shinde rushes to spot; VVIPs delay rescue efforts
On Thursday, many ministers and dignitaries of other parties also made a beeline for Chouk village, at base of the affected site. But the burgeoning retinue proved to be a hinderance than any help for those tasked with rescue operations
Updated on Jul 21, 2023 12:51 AM IST
Mumbai Airport: Cafe run by differently abled children at T2
The newly launched Mitti Café at CSMIA will serve travellers refreshments. “Customers can order from a special menu card printed in braille, and use small placards to communicate with attendants along with sign language menus and placards with basic instructions
Updated on Jul 21, 2023 12:49 AM IST
Landslide victims of Taliye yet to get houses from government
In the torrential rains on July 22, 2021, 89 villagers of Taliye lost their lives on account of a landslide in the Kondalkarwadi and Boudhawadi areas. Five more hamlets also had to be relocated along with these two, as they were on the fault line and could have faced landslides later
Updated on Jul 21, 2023 12:47 AM IST
Districts asked to brace for Thursday’s heavy downpour
Three people were reported missing after accidental drowning, one of them a four-month-old infant near Kalyan. Another person was found dead in Gadchiroli on Wednesday after he was reported missing due to accidental drowning on Tuesday.
Updated on Jul 20, 2023 12:38 AM IST
Shinde watches over city from BMC control room
Mumbai Chief Minister Eknath Shinde takes charge of the city's administration during heavy rainfall, focusing on addressing waterlogging and transportation issues. He aims to ensure the ruling Shiv Sena-BJP alliance wins the upcoming civic polls.
Updated on Jul 20, 2023 12:33 AM IST
Aaditya writes to Chahal about corruption in BMC
“I had simply asked for the itemised market cost of ordered items. While the BMC could have given that, it chose not to give that and gave us another chance to doubt. The response states that four items have been purchased, as per the Unified Schedule of Rates (USOR) of the BMC. However, when was this USOR last revised, and what items have been purchased as per that, in what quantity and at what cost,” Thackeray questioned in his letter
Updated on Jul 16, 2023 12:34 AM IST
Indian Navy evacuates Filipino from ship after medical emergency
A joint MEDEVAC by the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard, involving a Sea King helicopter from INS Shikra and Coast Guard ship Samrat, was undertaken. The Sea King was launched at 9am in adverse weather conditions, low visibility and a low cloud base
Updated on Jul 16, 2023 12:26 AM IST
State derecognises College of Physicians and Surgeons courses
The state government of Mumbai has derecognised all courses run by the College of Physicians and Surgeons (CPS) due to several deficiencies found by the medical education department. To compensate for the loss, the government plans to increase 800 Diplomate of National Board (DNB) seats through various hospitals. The CPS courses were diploma courses and not post-graduate.
Updated on Jul 15, 2023 12:58 AM IST
