Hiranandani Group sells 200-bed Thane hospital to Hyd chain for Rs 275 crore

June 10, 2023

Mumbai-based developer Hiranandani Group , which has diversified into the health sector, has sold its newly constructed hospital property in Thane to Telangana-based hospital chain Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) for Rs 275 crore...


Undersea rail tunnel set to be built in Thane Creek

June 10, 2023

India's first 7-km-long undersea rail tunnel is set to be constructed in Thane Creek as the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) signed a contract with Afcons Infrastructure Limited, commencing the work process...


Thane News: After A Long Wait Of 6 Years, Gandhinagar Bridge Nears Completion

June 10, 2023

Thane: After a wait of six years, the Gandhinagar flyover will at last be a reality. The officials of Thane Municipal Corporation on June 7, Wednesday, confirmed that the bridge will be completed by June 10...


Thane: TMC Collects Record Property Tax Of ₹200 Crore In Just 66 Days

June 8, 2023

The Thane civic body, to facilitate the payment of property tax to the citizens, initiated tax collection centres in all ward committee offices...


FYJC admission schedule out, process to begin from June 8

June 8, 2023

THE DIRECTORATE of School Education on Sunday declared the much-awaited schedule for admission to First Year Junior College (Class 11)...


Thane Cluster Development Scheme: CM Shinde To Launch One Of The Largest Urban Renewal Projects In Greater Mumbai Today

June 8, 2023

The long-awaited implementation of this plan will at last bring fulfilment to the residents of Thane who have been living in dilapidated and unauthorised buildings for a long time...


Rising Demand And New Launches Fuel Thane's Real Estate

June 8, 2023

Thane has emerged as a self-sustainable locality, providing good quality of life to its residents not only because of its rapidly evolving real estate market, but also due to the active participation of the citizenss...


ASIA’S LARGEST CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT SCHEME IN THANE CITY

June 8, 2023

The eagerly anticipated inauguration ceremony of the most ambitious and monumental cluster development scheme in not just the country but also in Asia is set to take place on Monday, June 5th...


Maharashtra SSC Results 2023: Thane secures overall pass percentage of 92.27

June 8, 2023

Mumbai: Thane district has seen its students secure an overall pass percentage of 92.27%, with boys standing at 90.23% and girls scoring 94.48%...


Mumbai: Freeway extension will have 4 exits on Eastern Freeway extension project

Jan 18, 2023

The Eastern Freeway extension project from Ghatkopar to Thane will have four entry-exit ramps. After this 14km elevated road is built, one will be able to travel without encountering any signal from Thane to Yellow Gate...


Now, Travel From Mankhurd To Thane In Just 5 Minutes!

Jan 17, 2023

The work of Mankhurd-Thane flyover in Chheda Nagar traffic improvement project is in its final stage and the last girder (beam)...


State zeroes in on land for Metro 4 depot in Thane

Jan 15, 2023

Mumbai: State government has zeroed in on a plot for building Metro 4 (Wadala to Kasarvadavli) depot in Thane.


Residential Sales Show 19% Rise y-o-y: Report

Jan 11, 2023

Mumbai: The year 2022 saw record sales of 85,169 housing units in Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), a 35% growth over 2021...


Thane station to get deck over platforms, museum, bus terminal

Dec 29, 2022

In a major makeover, the Thane railway station will get a deck over the platforms, an architectural museum and a bus terminus in the coming days.


MMRDA mulls building 2 link roads over Thane creek connecting city & Bhiwandi

Dec 26, 2022

A network of bridges over Thane creek will be connecting Gaimukh and Kasarwadavli areas with Paygaon and Kharbao in Bhiwandi.


TMC chief instructs Thane Smart City department to complete work within scheduled time

Dec 20, 2022

The ongoing work under the Thane Smart City initiative is worth around ₹ 1050 crore.


Mumbai: First station erection work on metro line 4A has begun, says MMRDA

Dec 09, 2022

Concourse Pier arm (CPC) work has been started for Gowniwada Station, the MMRDA said.


New, Signal Free Corridor Will Ease Mumbai-Thane Traffic Woes

Dec 07, 2022

The MMRDA has given its approval to ease congestion at one of the ‘world’s most chaotic’ traffic junctions at Teen Haath Naka by constructing a fresh pair of U-shaped flyovers in addition to the existing bridge that runs above the intersection, officials informed.


Digha station between Thane, Airoli to be ready for use next year: MP Rajan Vichare

Dec 04, 2022

THANE: Digha suburban railway station between Thane and Airoli on trans harbour route will be ready for public use early next year providing relief to thousands of residents and employees of industrial belt in the vicinity, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP, Rajan Vichare, said on Saturday...


President signs amendment in MHADA Act, paves way for redevelopment of cessed buildings

Dec 03, 2022

The President of India signed the amendments in the MHADA Act 1976, giving preference to the owner or the tenants of a residential building to submit a proposal for redevelopment once it is categorised by the civic body as dangerous for living...


Maharashtra: Property registration revenue at 78% of target till November-end

Dec 02, 2022

High-value property registrations, followed by increased ready reckoner rates and stamp duty charges, have helped the state property registration department achieve 78% of its annual revenue target by the end of November...


Mumbai Metro's Line 4 set to boost real estate in Thane

Dec 01, 2022

The proposed metro route connecting Mumbai with adjoining Thane is aimed at providing better connectivity and boost the development of neighbourhood areas across the latter region, thereby enhancing the residential housing segment...


Mumbai Property Registrations Up By 15% In November

Dec 01, 2022

This is owing to increases in home loan interest rates, property prices, and stamp duty which together impacted house purchase affordability, said the report...


Registration of properties in Mumbai rises 15% to 8,756 units in November

Dec 01, 2022

Growth in property sale registrations in Mumbai continues to remain robust with some moderation recorded in the recent months, the consultant said...


Festive offers boost property registrations in November: Maharashtra IGR data

Nov 30, 2022

In the festive season, property registrations in Mumbai rose over 4 percent in November compared to October, but were down by 16 percent in the last six months.....


Thane: 4th lane on new Kalwa Bridge opened for traffic from November 30

Nov 30, 2022

During the inauguration, the chief minister stated that the fourth lane near Thane Jail would open on December 1, 2022.....


Thane civic body earns Rs 500 crore in property tax, Majiwada tops with Rs 174 crore

Nov 26, 2022

As per data accessed till November 23, the developing areas of Ghodbunder Road generated Rs 173.9 crore of the total Rs 502 crore collected since the start of the fiscal.....


Maharashtra to launch its own housing scheme for homeless people

Nov 25, 2022

A new target of 3.5 lakh homes has been set under Awaas plus which covers people who did not make it to the PMAY list....


New, signal-free corridor will ease Mumbai-Thane traffic woes

Nov 28, 2022

THANE: The MMRDA has given its approval to ease congestion at one of the 'world's most chaotic' traffic junctions at Teen Haath Naka...


BEST to kick off premium bus service between Thane, Bandra Kurla Complex

Nov 25, 2022

The premium BEST bus service is expected to be on the lines of private cab service providers.....


Thane Civic Body's Tax Collection Crosses Rs 500 Crore-mark So Far This Year

Nov 24, 2022

During the corresponding period last year, the tax collection amount was Rs 350 crore, the civic body said in a release....


Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde sanctions Rs 900 crore for 49 projects in Thane

Nov 24, 2022

THANE: Chief minister Eknath Shinde has okayed a fresh budget for 49 various projects collectively worth Rs 900 crore to be implemented in three administrative wards of Thane city, MLA Pratap Sarnaik informed Wednesday....


MMRDA plans high-speed Thane road, 1.5-hour travel time to be cut to 10 minutes

Nov 23, 2022

MMRDA is exploring the plan for a bypass that would skirt Thane’s congested streets by cutting through parts of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SNGP)....


Mumbai: 388 Mhada buildings set to get redevelopment push before BMC poll

Nov 22, 2022

Officials said that the Shinde-Fadnavis government is given an in-principle nod to redevelop these old buildings under section 33 (7) of the Development Control Regulation (DCR) with a floor space index (FSI) of 3 or additional incentive FSI of minimum 78%....


Trans-harbour railway line to get one more station next year

Nov 21, 2022

The MRVC official said that for this corridor, 2.55 hectares of land will be required of which 0.47 ha is private land and the rest, government land...


Maharashtra revenue department website resolves 5,000 land-related issues

Nov 21, 2022

The website now has over 2500 officers on board and dozens of land related queries from across the state are answered every week...


Christmas Decoration Ideas That Will Make Your Home Stand Out From The Rest This Holiday Season

Nov 18, 2022

With the end of the year approaching, we can't help but notice the festive spirit in the air. This has always been a great time for practically everyone...


Home Sales Jump 24% In Q3, Thane, Pune, Bengaluru See Highest Growth: Report

Nov 16, 2022

New house launches zoomed 11 per cent, while sales jumped 24 per cent in the third quarter, according to a report by real estate consultancy firm PropEquity....


Buyers can seek refund if builder skips possession dates: Tribunal

Nov 16, 2022

Mumbai: Setting aside an order by the MahaRERA chairperson, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (MREAT) observed that the developers continued to skip mentioning the date of possession of flats in their allotment letters given to home buyers even two years after RERA came into place...


Raymond Realty’s The Address by GS and TenX Habitat Tops IndexTap Premier League Chart with more than 200 units sold in Thane

Nov 15, 2022

MUMBAI, 15 NOVEMBER, 2022 (GPN): Raymond Realty, the real estate arm of Raymond Group, India’s biggest FMCG to textile conglomerate has topped the IndexTap Premier League Chart for Thane region.....


Housing federations move Maharashtra CM, deputy CM for redevelopment regulator

Nov 14, 2022

A representation to address this has been made to the chief minister and deputy CM last week, said chairman Ramesh Prabhu of the Maharashtra Societies Welfare Association....


Mandatory seat belts for all passengers postponed again

Nov 11, 2022

The drive which was going to start on November 10 has been delayed as the traffic police are facing opposition from several stakeholders in following the directions issued by the State Government...


Maharashtra: Locals may not need CRZ nod for houses up to 3,000 sqft in coastal area

Nov 04, 2022

The state government has made the proposal to the Union ministry for environment, forests and climate change (MoEFCC) while forwarding the draft coastal zone management plans (CZMP) for Palghar, Thane, Sindhudurg, Raigad and Ratnagiri.....


Thane: Kopri Railway Over Bridge to open for public in January in 2023

Nov 07, 2022

The Eastern Express Highway widening work above the railway tracks at Kopri from four lanes to eightlanes is in the final stage....


Maharashtra government set to increase bid for Air India building to Rs 1,600 crore

Nov 06, 2022

The state plans to expand Mantralaya into the Air India building. Last month, deputy chief minister Fadnavis said that the state government was facing a space crunch to house government offices in Mantralaya and the annexe building...


Maharashtra government will plan film city between Mumbai and Thane: CM Eknath Shinde

Nov 06, 2022

Shinde said the state government will support Marathi theatre and cinema....


Thane city set to spend ₹100 crore on makeover

Nov 04, 2022

Thane From busy Eastern Express Highway, railway station, flyovers, seven entry and exit points and prominent spots Thane braces for a complete makeover with paintings and colourful illuminations....


Thane: After inspection TMC chief instructs starting 30 NICU beds, emergency C-section facility in Kalwa, Kopri

Oct 28, 2022

In the recently held review meeting of the Health Department, Abhijit Bangar said that the 100-bed hospital on public-private basis...


Residential sector grows 15% across top eight cities in Q3 2022: Report

Oct 10, 2022

Similar robust activity was observed in new launches growing 15% year-on-year (YoY) to 69,687 units in Q3 2022...


Net absorption in office space touch 9.86 million sq ft in Q2 FY23: Report

Oct 10, 2022

Delhi NCR and Bengaluru are the two biggest office markets in terms of Jan-Sep 2022 gross leasing activity followed by Mumbai...


Thane: MMRDA told to fast-track Kalyan-Taloja Metro-12 project

Oct 05, 2022

Metro work is being carried out between Thane-Bhiwandi and Kalyan in the Thane district and there is a plan to connect this metro line with Taloja and Navi Mumbai...


Builders want government to reduce stamp duty, table proposal before Maharashtra CM

Oct 05, 2022

Developers have made a demand to the state government to provide a partial waiver in stamp duty payment to boost sales of real estate in Maharashtra...


Properties registration in Mumbai up 11% at 8,628 units in Sept: Report

Oct 02, 2022

Mumbai city (BMC area) saw property sale registrations of 8,628 units in September 2022 as against 7,804 units in the same month last year...


Builders ask CM Eknath Shinde for stamp duty reduction to boost real estate sale

Oct 03, 2022

This specific demand was made on Sunday to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde at National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) organised property exhibition in Mumbai.


K Raheja’s arm buys land parcel in Mumbai for Rs 120 crore

Sept 28, 2022

Feat Properties Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of K Raheja Corp, has bought a land parcel spread across an area of 6151 sq m for Rs 120 crore in Sion, Mumbai.


Real estate developers dole out cash discounts, freebies, bikes this festive season

Sept 26, 2022

As happens every year, builders hope to cash in on sales during the festival season, a bigger ask this time due to higher costs.


Mahindra Lifespace eyes society redevelopment projects in Mumbai; to develop data centres

Sept 26, 2022

Realty firm Mahindra Lifespace Developers expects to bag two society redevelopment projects in Mumbai this fiscal and is also looking to develop data centres.


Thane Municipal Corporation gets ready to add 123 electric buses to its fleet

Sept 22, 2022

The Thane Municipal Corporation, in its move to change the face of public transportation and convert its entire fleet of buses.


Mumbai Residential Real Estate Market On An Upswing In Q2 FY 2022

Sept 20, 2022

The residential real estate market in Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR ) has shown strong demand, of late.


Thane Rains: 93.97 MM Rainfall Recorded, Highest in 24 Hours This Year

Sept 16, 2022

Thane today recorded 93.97 mm rainfall. This is the highest rainfall recorded in a day this year.Heavy rains have continued to lash Thane district of Maharashtra.


Adani Realty In Discussions With DB Realty For Merger Deal: Report

Sept 13, 2022

The transaction, which may be the largest real estate deal in India, will pave the way for the listing of the real estate arm of billionaire Gautam Adani.


Agarwal Holdings buys 75,000-sq-ft plot in Mumbai for Rs 332.8 crore

Sept 12, 2022

Of late, there has been a flurry of bungalow deals in Mumbai. Also, the trend of industrialists, corporate leaders and start-up owners purchasing ready-to-move-in luxury properties has continued in Mumbai even after the metro cess kicked in on April 1.


WSB Real Estate Partners raises ₹500 cr in second fund

Sept 08, 2022

WSB Real Estate Partners has deployed around 40% of the capital across five transactions in housing projects across Bengaluru, MMR, Hyderabad, Pune and Chennai.


Weather Forecast: IMD Issues Yellow Alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Other Districts for Next 5 Days

Sept 07, 2022

On Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar.


Housing rent in Mumbai, suburbs rise up to 29% in last 3.5 years: Report

Sept 01, 2022

According to the report, the average monthly rentals in over 80 micro markets of the MMR rose in a range of 4 per cent to 29 per cent in August this year as compared to December 2018.


Kalwa may get fast train halt, island platform

August 24, 2022

Thane: The railway administration is likely to survey feasibility of constructing an island platform at Kalwa station and halting a few fast trains here soon along with meeting some other demands,


Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation conducts new 'rapid hardening technique' trial to fill potholes

August 23, 2022

KALYAN: Amid the constant problem of potholes on Kalyan-Dombivli roads and the demand to fill them before the Ganesh festival,..


Eight lakh property registrations in Maharashtra in four months

August 18, 2022

Developers expect the trend to continue during the festive period till November. "The real estate sector is back to the pre-pandemic levels - both in terms of registrations and revenue," a registration department official said.


Thane: Maharashtra govt sanctions Rs 15 crore for developmental works in city

August 1, 2022

Due to regular follow-ups with the state government, I got success in getting approval of Rs 15 crore for various developmental works, said Sena MLA Pratap Sarnaik


793 potholes in Thane city, 620 of them filled: Thane Municipal Corporation survey

July 18, 2022

However, regular commuters claimed that areas like Vartak Nagar, Balkum and Naupada continue to be riddled with potholes, contrary to the Thane Municipal Corporation survey


CM Shinde assures 120MLD additional water supply to Thane city

July 16, 2022

The water woes in Thane city might soon be resolved as CM Eknath Shinde has informed that a decision to supply additional 120MLD of water is being taken;


With major projects going at snail’s pace, face traffic snarls in Thane for at least another 2 years

July 15, 2022

Thane city has had no respite from traffic snarls due to the incessant rain, potholes and ongoing construction work of major projects like Metro Lines 4, 4A and 5, Kopri Bridge widening and the widening of Mumbai-Nashik Highway.


Thane rains: 18 trees uprooted, waterlogging reported at few places

July 12, 2022

THANE: As many as 18 trees uprooted in the city and few others mishaps, including structure collapse were reported on Monday, officials informed.


Traffic police take it upon themselves to fill potholes in Thane

July 11, 2022

While the concerned authorities failed to provide any respite from potholes on Thane roads, the traffic police came to the rescue of commuters;..


Motorists put up with traffic snarls in Thane

July 07, 2022

Thursday was a nightmare for commuters travelling in and out of Thane city as there was choc-a-bloc traffic for over nine hours along the stretch from Majiwada towards Mumbai and Nashik; Motorists often have to put up with traffic snarls in Thane.


Thane city records 224 new Covid-19 cases, recovery rate at 97.63 per cent

June 28, 2022

As many as 224 new cases of coronavirus have been reported in Thane city, taking the tally of infections to 1,90,208, according to Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) on June 27.


Bio-medical waste piles up at 1,500 Thane health care units

June 18, 2022

THANE: The agency deployed for collection and disposal of bio-medical waste from nearly 1,500 health care units in Thane abruptly stopped...


About 20,000 housing societies in Maharashtra can gain from cooperative bank funding

June 14, 2022

The housing finance limit of 5% of the total asset is expected to boost self-development of societies in Pune, Mumbai, and Thane, Maharashtra Housing Federation vice-chairman Suhas Patwardhan said.


Thane: Soon, a fully-equipped van to be deployed to aid cancer detection

June 11, 2022

THANE: The state health department has drawn up plans for early screening and detection of suspected cancer patients from Thane district and ensure timely treatment and avoid casualties to the disease, officials informed Friday.


Pre-monsoon showers in parts of Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai

June 09, 2022

MUMBAI: Pre-monsoon showers lashed many parts of Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai on Thursday evening. It was the first time this season was witnessing significant rain activity accompanied by thunder and lightning.


Thane: As fourth wave threat looms large, TMC takes anti-Covid steps

June 08, 2022

As 100 Covid cases are being found daily across Thane city, civic chief Dr Vipin Sharma on Monday held a meeting with deputy and assistant commissioners to discuss the way forward for tackling an expected fourth wave.


Orphans in Thane try hand at cycling on World Bicycle Day

June 03, 2022

Orphans in Thane had a day to remember as cyclists in Thane shared the joy of cycling with children from Bal Snehalaya Orphanage on the occasion of World Bicycle Day on Friday.


Metro Lines 4, 5 connecting Thane to different cities to be completed only by 2025, says MMRDA official

June 03, 2022

With the delay in construction of the ongoing Metro Line 4 work in the last four years, the MMRDA has decided to change some of the previous sub-contractors to expedite the construction work; the two lines connecting Thane.


'Spike in online shopping, prompt deliveries fuels sale of mini delivery vans in Thane

May 30, 2022

The last fiscal saw the highest registration of mini delivery vans compared to the last seven years in Thane and neighbouring logistics hub of Bhiwandi, transport records reveal.


Thane: 11-bed facility set for monkeypox patients at CSM memorial hospital in Kalwa

May 28, 2022

The Thane municipal corporation has set up an 11-bed isolation facility at the CSM memorial hospital in Kalwa for suspected monkey pox patients as a preventive measure, officials informed following a recent review meeting with the civic commissioner.


Metro work not started in Kalyan-Dombivli still KDMC putting 2% metro cess: Developers association

May 13, 2022

KALYAN: Metro work has not started in Kalyan-Dombivli since last seven years but still Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC).


Over 800 khataaras removed from Thane streets

May 13, 2022

Over 800 abandoned and junked vehicles were cleared off Thane streets in a matter of ten days freeing up arterial roads for speedy traffic movement here, the traffic police informed on Monday.


Digi-Thane awarded for giving Covid information on time

May 8, 2022

THANE: Civic body’s Digi-Thane initiative has earned it recognition at the national level for its exemplary connectivity with residents and timely dissemination of information during the pandemic, officials said.


A grand property expo by MCHI

March 4, 2022

The 19th CREDAI MCHI Thane Realty and Home Finance Expo is slated to happen at the Raymond Grounds, Thane on the 11th to 14 March 2022.


PROPERTY-2022 THANE: A safe and secure home buying experience

March 4, 2022

PROPERTY 2022 THANE, the property and home finance expo is organized by CREDAI MCHI THANE, one of the most respected real estate associations.


Mumbai: MMRDA allocates Rs 2,111 crore for transport and infrastructure projects in budget 2022-2023

February 28, 2022

Crucial infrastructure works, including underground Metro corridor between Wadala-CSMT, an extension of Eastern Freeway till Thane, construction of coastal link road between Nariman Point-Cuffe Parade are likely to begin this year.


Cycle stands gather dust as Rent A Cycle initiative of Thane civic body has few takers

February 26, 2022

The white and purple cycle stand at Samata Nagar footpath is now merely a faded picture of the much-touted Rent A Cycle initiative of the Thane Municipal Corporation


Thane residents least vaccinated compared with Mumbai, Pune, Navi

February 26, 2022

With low response at vaccination centres, Thane Municipal Corporation has fully vaccinated only 74% of the population including those in the 15 to 18 years age group; this is much lower than the neighbouring cities of Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Pune


Sanjay Dutt Joins Half Marathon in Thane to Spread Awareness for Cancer

February 24, 2022

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt will be seen in attendance at the first edition of Torrent JITO Thane Half Marathon scheduled to be held on March 20, 2022. The central theme of the event is ‘Run For Cancer’.


Office Space Leasing to Increase by 10-15% in 2022 : Experts

February 24, 2022

“Occupiers’ intention to expand is expected to exert downward pressure on vacancies in the coming years,” said Anshuman Magazine, chairman and CEO-India, South-East Asia, Middle East and Africa at CBRE.


Mumbai: 1% Metro Cess on Property Purchase Likely from April 1, Stamp Duty To Go Up

February 21, 2022

Meanwhile, on March 11 the state government will table the budget for the financial year 2022-23. Therefore...


PM Modi to inaugurate rail lines between Thane and Diva on Friday

February 17, 2022

These two additional railway lines have been built at an estimated cost of ₹620 crore and features...


ADIA-backed Lake Shore acquires Viviana Mall from Ashwin Sheth, GIC for Rs 1,900 crore

February 11, 2022

In the largest ever transaction for any retail asset in India, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority-backed Lake Shore India...


Thane Municipal Corporation allocates budget of Rs100Cr for Covid for 2022-23

February 11, 2022

Since the start of the Covid pandemic, the Thane Municipal Corporation has spent over ₹300Cr to improve...


No increase in taxes in Thane civic body budget for 2022-23

February 11, 2022

Thane Municipal Commissioner Dr Vipin Sharma on Thursday presented a Rs 3,299 crore budget for 2022-23...


Big relief for Central Railway passengers: Thane, Diva new railway line to reduce crowding in local trains

February 9, 2022

This will facilitate the railways to launch 80 to 100 more local train services by the year end....


Digital boards displaying air pollution levels in Thane not functional

February 7, 2022

Digital display boards set up to show air pollution levels across prime junctions in Thane are defunct; Thane Municipal Corporation has claimed....


The Great Divide: 200 civic buses, 50,000 autos for 22L population is the story of Thane transport system

February 7, 2022

There should be more than one option of public transport in Thane in order to ensure that even one particular mode of transport is not overburdened....


Thane: Satellite City has a long way to go to be an independent city

February 3, 2022

Thane is considered to be among the fastest growing cities within Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The Satellite City has grown immensely as a residential and commercial centre....


Thane industry bodies welcome Union budget

February 1, 2022

Thane, Feb 1 (PTI) Several business associations in Thane welcomed the Union Budget for 2022-23 that was presented in the Parliament on Tuesday...


Maharashtra: Attach property of defaulting builder, RERA tells Thane collector

February 2, 2022

THANE: The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has directed the Thane collector to attach the property of a builder...


Hurdles for Wadala to Thane Metro Line 4 cleared; survey of car shed land begins

January 31, 2022

The Wadala to Thane Metro Line 4 project is set to progress as one of the hurdles for the project has been cleared...


Digha station to be operational by 2022 end: Shiv Sena MP Rajan Vichare

January 31, 2022

THANE: The crucial Digha station on Thane-Vashi suburban railway route is likely to be made operational by December 2022, Shiv Sena MP Rajan Vichare, said Saturday...


Central Railway's fifth Thane-Diva rail line is now operational

January 24, 2022

THANE: In a landmark moment for Central Railway suburban commuters, the fifth rail line between Thane and Diva in the down direction has been made operational starting Sunday ....


Maharashtra Covid Cases Up, But Daily Mumbai Tally Falls To Lowest in 2022

January 21, 2022

MUMBAI: After schools, a decision on reopening colleges is expected soon. Higher and technical education minister Uday Samant said a proposal will be sent to the CM....


‘Call On Reopening Colleges In Maharashtra Soon, Tests Till February 15 Online’

January 21, 2022

MUMBAI: After schools, a decision on reopening colleges is expected soon. Higher and technical education minister Uday Samant said a proposal will be sent to the CM....


Vehicle Registrations Show 8% Growth In Maharashtra In 2021

January 19, 2022

MUMBAI: Vehicle registrations in Maharashtra went up by 8% in 2021 compared to 2020, said state transport commissioner Avinash Dhakne on Tuesday....


Decks Cleared For Metro IV Car Shed Land At Thane

January 19, 2022

THANE: The initial decks for constructing a car shed for Metro IV route at Ghodbunder road in Thane have been cleared as the ...


Covid-19: Kalyan-Dombivli reports 48 new cases, no deaths

August 31, 2021

THANE: The twin cities of Kalyan and Dombivli did not record a single death due to Covid-19 for the sixth consecutive day on Tuesday...


Thane: MNS party workers celebrate dahi handi despite ban imposed by Maharashtra government

August 31, 2021

THANE: A group of govindas secretly managed to form a five-tier pyramid and break a dahi handi in the Vartak Nagar area, in the wee hours of Tuesday...


Thane: List of Covid-19 vaccination centres administering Covaxin, Covishield on Tuesday

August 31, 2021

THANE: The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) will administer Covid-19 vaccines only for those above 45 years of age on Tuesday in Thane...


Maharashtra: Three held in Bhiwandi, vehicles worth over Rs 12 lakh seized

August 30, 2021

THANE: Three persons were arrested for allegedly stealing motorcycles in Thane district...


Maharashtra: Housing e-registration pilot project likely next month

August 20, 2021

MUMBAI: A pilot project for the state to usher in e-registration for housing projects listed under MahaRERA will commence...


Electricity bills in Maharashtra set to drop in near future

August 19, 2021

MUMBAI: Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd has got a record low rate of Rs. 2.42 per unit for purchasing electricity from renewable...


Kalyan-Dombivli reports 63 new Covid-19 cases

August 19, 2021

THANE: Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) are on Thursday reported 63 new Covid 19 cases.


Thane reports 49 new Covid-19 cases, one death

August 19, 2021

THANE: The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) said that 49 people tested positive for the Covid 19 virus on Thursday, taking the overall toll to 1,36,707.


Kalyan-Dombivli reports 45 new Covid-19 cases

August 18, 2021

THANE: Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) area on Wednesday reported 45 new Covid 19 cases...


Thane: Global Hospital staff stage protest after being terminated from jobs

August 18, 2021

THANE: Hundreds of staff including doctors, ward boys, nurses hired on contract by a private agency to oversee the functioning of Global...


Sena protests against dump site in Ulhasnagar

August 18, 2021

KALYAN: Shiv Sena leaders and party workers protested against Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation (UMC) on Tuesday...


Thane city reports 41 new Covid-19 cases; no vaccination at TMC centres on Wednesday

August 17, 2021

THANE: The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) said that Lake City has reported 41 new Covid 19 cases on Tuesday.


Thane: TMC acts on unauthorised constructions, illegal parking in Majiwada-Manpada ward

August 17, 2021

THANE: The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) on Tuesday took action on unauthorised construction as well as illegally parked vehicles.


Cyclone Tauktae victims in Palghar district get Rs 8 crore relief

August 17, 2021

MUMBAI: Three months after their homes and fields were destroyed by the Cyclone Tauktae, residents and farmers from Palghar Distrcit...


Lowest single-day tally of Covid cases in Mumbai

August 17, 2021

MUMBAI: Maharashtra reported the lowest Covid 19 daily detection in six months, while for the first time since April 18, 2020...


Maharashtra: Heavy rain forecast in Thane and Palghar for two days

August 16, 2021

THANE: Thane city on Monday reported 42 new Covid 19 cases, taking the overall case count to 1,36,566.


Thane city reports 42 new Covid-19 cases

August 16, 2021

MUMBAI: THE India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a yellow alert with a forecast of heavy rain at isolated places...


Covid cases in Thane witness slight increase

August 16, 2021

THANE: The city of Thane and district have seen a marginal rise in Covid cases in the past week after markets were allowed to open...


Jan Ashirwad Yatra: PM Modi ends Thane district's 74-year 'vanvas' by giving cabinet berth, says Mos Kapil Patil

August 16, 2021

KALYAN: The union minister of state (Mos) Kapil Patil on Monday thanked prime minister Narendra Modi for giving a cabinet berth to a representative...


Shiv Sena may okay land transfer for bullet train project in Thane

August 15, 2021

THANE: Eight months after taking a firm stand against the crucial Mumbai Ahmedabad bullet train project of the central government...


Thane: Independence Day weekend, potholes result in traffic snarls on Eastern Express highway

August 14, 2021

THANE: Thousands of motorists from Thane and Mumbai heading out to enjoy the extended weekend holidays were the Eastern Express highway...


Thane: List of Covid-19 vaccination centres administering Covaxin, Covishied today

August 14, 2021

THANE: The Covid-19 vaccination drive in Thane will be operational across 59 centers on Saturday for people above 18 years of age.


Maharashtra goverment has used Rs 1,500 crore from disaster fund to fight Covid 19

August 14, 2021

MUMBAI: The cash-starved state government has spent Rs 1,500 crore on tackling Covid-19 from April 1, 2020, to August 12, 2021.


Thane reports 48 new Covid-19 cases, 1 death on Friday

August 13, 2021

THANE: The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) said that 48 fresh Covid 19 cases on Friday.


Thane: Kopri bridge to open after fitness report from IIT-B

August 13, 2021

THANE: The opening up of the newly constructed arms of the Kopri rail over bridge on the Eastern Express highway is likely to be delayed...


Thane: TMC starts vax drive for ailing, bed-ridden in city

August 13, 2021

THANE: The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has flagged off its doorstep immunization drive in the city for the ailing...


Thane reports 41 new Covid-19 cases, two deaths

August 12, 2021

THANE: The Thane area reported 41 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday, said the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC).


First offline school exams since Covid called off in Mumbai but to be held in Maharashtra

August 12, 2021

MUMBAI: While the state has decided to go ahead with its first offline tests since the pandemic - scholarship exams...


Fully vaccinated Thane residents secure monthly local train passes on Wednesday

August 11, 2021

THANE: As many as 1,394 residents of around two lakh fully vaccinated from Thane applied and secured the monthly season...


Thane police's new website can be used by visually impaired too

August 11, 2021

THANE: The new website of the Thane city police can be read by those with visual impairment too, an official said.


Maharashtra: After August 15, 20L more expected to take locals

August 11, 2021

MUMBAI: Around 45 lakh commuters are expected to use the local trains from August 15 when fully vaccinated citizens...


Thane: TMC flags off door-to-door vaccination drive for bed-ridden citizens

August 10, 2021

THANE: The Thane corporation has flagged off its doorstep immunization drive in the city for the ailing and bed-ridden beneficiaries...


24x7 vaccination plan in Thane

August 10, 2021

Thane mayor Naresh Mhaske said the civic body is working to run the vaccination drive 24x7 if there is a steady supply of vaccine...


'Plans are afoot to start 24x7 Covid-19 vaccinations in Thane city' says mayour Naresh Mhaske

August 9, 2021

THANE: The municipal corporation here is working towards conducting 24x7 Covid 19 vaccination drives in the coming days...


Thane reports 49 new Covid-19 cases, one death

August 9, 2021

THANE: The municipal corporation said that the Thane city reported 49 new Covid-19 cases on Monday, taking the total toll to 1,36,238.


Thane collector asks officials to provide Maharashtra government scheme benefits to tribal widow

August 9, 2021

THANE: Thane district collector Rajesh Narvekar has directed officials of Murbad Taluka to immediately extended basic facilities...


Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations: Thane civic body introduces mobile immersion facility for residents in Covid containment zones

August 18, 2020

The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) on Monday introduced a mobile immersion facility for residents within containment zones to immerse Ganpati idols


Shops in Thane allowed to stay open on all days from August 15

August 13, 2020

All shops within the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) limits, barring those in hot spots, will be allowed to remain open on all days


Continuous downpour leads to waterlogging, flood-like situation in Maharashtra’s Thane

August 06, 2020

Different parts of Maharashtra face severe waterlogging and flood-like situation following incessant heavy rainfall.


Thane mayor calls for action against errant Covid-19 hospitals

July 28, 2020

THANE: City mayor Naresh Mhaske on Tuesday called for stringent action against private hospitals that violate the civic administration's instructions about Covid-19 treatment


Thane: TMC tells housing societies to screen residents using thermal scanners and pulse oximeters

July 24, 2020

The Thane Municipal Corporation on Thursday issued a directive to all housing-societies in the city to begin screening residents using thermal scanners and pulse oximeters , in a bid to speed up detection of symptomatic patients


Thane: Need Rs 25 crore to do Covid tests, TMC tells Maharashtra

July 22, 2020

THANE: The Thane civic body, TMC, has sought Rs 25 crore on an emergency basis from the state to continue doing Covid testing as the exercise is "draining its coffers"


Thane on ‘Mission Zero’, gets four antigen testing centres

July 14, 2020

To curb the rising number of Covid-19 cases within the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC), the civic body initiated ‘Mission Zero’ within the city along with the Indian Jain Association.


COVID-19: Rapid antigen tests to begin in Thane city

July 13, 2020

Maharashtra Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday commissioned a programme in Thane city to administer rapid antigen tests to detect COVID-19 quickly.


Maharashtra Lockdown Extension News: Shutdown in Thane’s Bhiwandi Town Extended Till July 19

July 13, 2020

Maharashtra Lockdown Extension News: The Bhiwandi Nizampur City Municipal Corporation (BNCMC) in Thane district of Maharashtra has extended the ongoing lockdown in the township till July 19.


Coronavirus in Thane: Thane Municipal Corporation extends lockdown till July 19

July 10, 2020

With an alarming spike in COVID-19 cases being reported within the limits of Thane Municipal Corporation has decided to extend the existing lockdown till July 19.


Rain crosses 1,000mm mark, ‘green alert’ in Mumbai, Thane

July 9, 2020

MUMBAI: Rain recorded this season at the Colaba and Santacruz observatories crossed the 1,000mm mark on Wednesday.


Covid-19: Kalyan-Dombivli cases over 10,000, most after Mumbai, Thane

July 9, 2020

KALYAN: Cases in the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) breached the 10,000-mark on Wednesday, placing it it just behind Thane city's 11,000-plus Covid-19 cases.


Maharashtra: Private entities allowed to test staff for Covid-19

July 7, 2020

MUMBAI: The state allowed private establishments to test their staff for Covid, subject to conditions


Covid-19 situation in Thane, nearby areas alarming: Devendra Fadnavis

July 6, 2020

THANE: The Covid-19 situation in Thane and adjoining areas in Mumbai


New 1000-bed Covid hospital to come up in Thane city

June 26, 2020

A new 1000-bed hospital for coronavirus patients will be set up in Thane city, district guardian minister Eknath Shinde said on Friday.


Maharshtra CM inaugurates 1,000-bed Covid-19 hospital in Thane

June 17, 2020

THANE: Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackery Uddhav Thackery Covid-19 hospital in Thane via video-conferencing on Wednesday and handed over the facility to the civic body. During the virtual address, the chief minister said tracking and Covid-19 contact tracing needed to be ramped up and it was the responsibility of the civic chiefs of Thane and Mumbai.


Thane: Covid-19 testing centre ropes in dancers, clean-up marshals for swab collection

June 1, 2020

NAVI MUMBAI: Faced with high attrition and absenteeism, a Covid-19 testing laboratory in Thane has now come to rely on a broad spectrum of professionals-from clean-up marshals to dancers-to carry out swab collection.


Maharashtra extends lockdown till June 30 but restrictions eased under 'Mission Begin Again'

May 31, 2020

MUMBAI: Even as the Maharashtra government extended the lockdown in the entire state till June 30, it has announced a phase wise 'unlocking' of the restrictions in the red-zones like Mumbai from June 3


As coronavirus count rises, all of Thane to be shut down till Sunday

May 28, 2020

THANE: A shutdown has been imposed in the whole of Thane city from Thursday in a bid to contain the number of positive cases. On Wednesday, the cases rose by 156, including two corporators, to touch 2,450. Three patients — including a 76-year-old woman and two 60-year-old men — died, taking the toll to 72.


Thane: Why do we need e-pass to return home, ask Keralites

May 26, 2020

THANE: Thousands of Malayalees in the city who wish to return to Kerala have complained of discrimination by their home state, which has now mandated e-passes for entry via trains. The stranded Kerala natives plan to appeal to authorities to relax such norms.


Thane plans its own Covid-19 dashboard

May 26, 2020

THANE: Thane municipal corporation is developing an online tracking, management system to provide real-time info on Covid-related infrastructure here, like location of ambulances or bed vacancies in dedicated hospitals. The administration has received flak after frequent instances of patients losing lives due to lack of information on crucial facilities.


Netas worried by rising Covid-19 cases in Thane

May 25, 2020

THANE: The rising tally of Covid-19 patients in Thane has drawn the attention of the standing committee here that has now raised serious concerns at the apparent failure of the administration to chalk out remedial measures in the last two months to keep the Virus cases in check


Major round of transfers of IAS officers in Maharashtra’s Thane, Ulhasnagar and Panvel due to Covid-19 situation

May 20, 2020

In another major round of transfers of IAS officers, the Urban Development Department of Maharashtra has transferred the commissioners of two municipal corporations of Ulhasnagar and Panvel city while two additional commissioners of Thane Municipal Corporations have been transferred as well.


Lockdown in Mumbai, Pune extended; Maharashtra reports 1576 new positive cases

May 16, 2020

In the highest-ever single-day rise of coronavirus cases in Mumbai, as many as 998 new infections were detected, taking the tally to 16,579 on Thursday.


Mumbai loses sixth cop while 200 back on duty in Thane city

May 15, 2020

MUMBAI/THANE: Another 45-year-old constable attached to Shivaji Nagar police station succumbed to coronavirus on Thursday.


Thane records 5 Covid deaths, 47 new cases

May 12, 2020

Thane recorded its highest one-day Covid death toll with five deaths on Tuesday, taking the total number of deaths in the city to 34.


Thane organisations step forward to help stranded migrants

May 08, 2020

With no food or money left, many migrant labourers in Thane and Bhiwandi are making attempts to walk back to their native states.


Thane records highest single-day spike with 40 new cases

May 05, 2020

Thane recorded 40 cases and two deaths on Tuesday. This is the highest single-day spike in the city, taking the total cases to 452. The death toll till now is 18.


17 new cases, 1 Covid death reported in Thane

May 03, 2020

Thane: A 52-year-old man from Mumbra died after testing Covid positive while 17 new cases were reported from Thane on Sunday, taking the total number of positive cases to 389


Thane reports 23 more patients, former MP and wife recover

April 30, 2020

Thane: As many as 23 people tested positive for Covid-19 in Thane on Wednesday, 10 of whom are from the densely populated Waghle Estate. Eight of these 10 patients had come in contact with a social worker.


TMC issues strict lockdown orders to Thane housing societies

April 29, 2020

Thane Municipal Corporation has issued orders to all housing societies in the city, directing them to comply with social distancing rules, barring gatherings inside common areas and placing responsibility on office bearers for enforcement of rules.


19 areas off containment list in Thane

April 29, 2020

THANE: Nineteen areas in Thane city are no more containment zones with no one testing positive for Covid-19 during the 14-day containment plan or showing symptoms.


Thane man who underwent two angioplasties dies, toll 9

April 28, 2020

THANE: A 68-year-old man who had tested positive for Covid-19 died late on Sunday, taking the death toll in Thane city to nine. The deceased had diabetes,blood pressure problem and had undergone two angioplasties.


Adhere to lockdown rules: TMC to societies

April 28, 2020

THANE: The Thane civic chief, Vijay Singhal, has issued notices to housing societies to ensure that lockdown orders are being followed by members.


Lockdown violations: TMC warns action against housing societies

April 27, 2020

THANE: The Thane Municipal Corporation in Maharashtra has warned of filing criminal cases against office-bearers of housing societies if residents are found violating norms of the coronavirus-induced lockdown.


In Thane, coronavirus cases shift to congested areas

April 27, 2020

THANE: Seventeen new positive cases were reported from Thane on Sunday, taking the total tally of patients in the city to 226. The cases have seen a shift from upmarket localities to densely populated, middle-income enclaves, reveals a civic study.


Pre-monsoon nullah cleaning work in Thane likely to be hit

April 26, 2020

With the lack of manpower due to the lockdown, the pre-monsoon nullah cleaning work in Thane is likely to be hit. With migrant labourers either having left the city or unwilling to work in this situation,


No food, social distancing or security: Thane resident docs

April 26, 2020

The resident doctors at the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC)-run Rajeev Gandhi Medical College (RGMC) have complained of not getting food on Sundays and public holidays, as the college canteen is closed.


Now, central team to visit Thane to assess Covid situation

April 25, 2020

Mumbai: After visiting Dharavi and meeting chief minister Uddhav Thackeray to suggest augmented efforts to combat the Covid-19 threat in Mumbai, the central inter-ministerial team led by additional secretary Manoj Joshi will now visit Thane.


357 new coronavirus cases in Mumbai, 11 deaths

April 25, 2020

In Mumbai, 357 new coronavirus patients were detected on Friday, taking the tally of cases in the city to 4,589


Covid-19: Zomato to deliver grocery in Thane

April 24, 2020

THANE: The Thane municipal corporation has now tied up with a popular food aggregator to deliver grocery to doorsteps here in a bid to discourage residents from venturing out during the lockdown period.


Coronavirus in India: 42 new Covid-19 cases in Thane, total crosses 540

April 24, 2020

As many as 42 more people, two of them doctors, tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Thane district of Maharashtra, taking the tally to 542 on Thursday, a medical bulletin said.


Thane: Police sends notices to 1463 housing societies warning action for discrimination against doctors/nurses

April 23, 2020

Mumbai Two days after the Thane wing of the Indian Medical Association IMA alleged of humiliation and harassment to the family of a leading medical practitioner, who tested positive for coronavirus, the Thane


Two Thane police officers win Covid-19 battle

April 23, 2020

THANE: Two police officers from Thane police commissionerate, who were tested positive for Covid-19, recovered after receiving treatment and were discharged from the hospital on Thursday.


Thane sees 13 new cases; 3 suspected Covid patients die

April 23, 2020

Three patients admitted to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital in Kalwa with symptoms of coronavirus died on Wednesday.


Private hospitals in Thane will have to separate Covid, non-Covid OPD

April 22, 2020

Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has chalked out a policy for private hospitals in the city to curb the spread of coronavirus through hospitals.


COVID-19: TMC asks shopkeepers to practice social distancing

April 22, 2020

The Thane Municipal Corporation on Wednesday warned shopkeepers in Maharashtras Thane city to practice social distancing while catering to citizens or face closure of their establishments.


Covid: 100 containment zones in Thane

April 22, 2020

District collector Rajesh Narvekar on Wednesday said that they have identified around 100 containment zones in the entire district to prevent the spread of coronavirus.


Thane records 2 Covid deaths; Dombivli 1

April 21, 2020

A 60-year-old resident of Tekdi Bungalow and a 44-year-old man from Lokmanya Nagar in Thane, who had tested positive for Covid-19, have died.


Thane: Shops shut for four days, home delivery allowed in Mira- Bhayander

April 20, 2020

THANE: With 13 new Covid-19 cases reported from Mira-Bhayander, all shops have been shut for four days till Thursday. Home delivery will be allowed at a restricted time.


19 more test positive, Covid-19 tally 149 in Thane

April 20, 2020

THANE: As many as 19 new people from the Thane Municipal Corporation limits including five from Rabodi area have been detected positive to Covid 19 virus, Sunday evening, taking the total number of those infected here to 149.


Coronavirus: Thane’s first PCR lab starts operations

April 20, 2020

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) testing laboratory, at Wadia Hospital, started operations. The response time for Covid-19 cases in Thane is likely to decrease now, as tests will not have to be sent to Mumbai labs. The lab can analyse up to 100 samples a day.


TMC creates task force of specialists to treat critical Covid-19 patients

April 19, 2020

The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has created a task force of specialists and renowned doctors from various hospitals across the city to assist medical professionals and devise a treatment method if any Covid-19 patient’s condition turns critical.


TMC starts own throat swab test facility

April 19, 2020

The Thane Municipal Corporation set up its first Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) testing facility, which will conduct throat swab tests for the novel coronavirus. The facility has already begun operations at the CR Wadia Hospital in Tembhi Naka.


Lockdown games: How to hoodwink the cops

April 18, 2020

THANE: A Byculla resident recently called up a politician seeking help to travel to Dadar to source vegetarian food from a certain eatery for his ailing and elderly mother. The man was offered food from a local outlet, the option of home delivery


93% drop in a day? Only 12 cases in Mumbai, says government

April 18, 2020

MUMBAI: Even as Maharashtra’s Covid-19 death toll crossed 200, the total number of cases in Mumbai and the state showed a drastic reduction on Friday evening


Covid-19 lockdown: Traders boycott plans, vegetables cost high in thane

April 17, 2020

THANE: Majority residents from Thane, suburbs continued to face inconvenience as fruits and vegetables remained scarce and costly as wholesale vendors refused to operate leaving residents.


COVID-19: Thane Has 320 Cases, Palghar Has 80 As On Friday

April 17, 2020

Twenty-nine people tested positive for coronavirus on Friday in Thane, taking the district's total COVID-19 count to 320, official said.


Mumbai lockdown news: Today's updates from your city

April 17, 2020

Amid prevalent chaos and uncertainty over access to the essential services and commodities during the lockdown, we bring you the latest updates from Mumbai.


Thane records 9 new Covid cases, Badlapur 8

April 16, 2020

Nine new Covid-19 positive cases were recorded in Thane on Thursday, taking the city’s total count to 110. Around 12 patients have been discharged.


Two more hospitals in Thane dedicated for Covid patients

April 16, 2020

Thane Municipal Corporation has dedicated two more hospitals in the city for Covid-19 patients only. Kaushalya Medical Foundation at Panchpakhadi and 125-bed Vedant Hospital along Ghodbunder Road will now be Covid hospitals.


Thane reports 14 new Covid-19 cases

April 15, 2020

Nineteen people were found to be Covid-19 positive in Thane district on Wednesday — out of this, 14 cases are from Thane city, taking the city’s toll to 101.


Over 60 cops from three police stations quarantined in Thane

April 15, 2020

THANE: As many as 31 more policemen from three different police stations in the city have been quarantined as a precautionary measure after following the trail of positive Covid-19 patients till Tuesday.


Maharashtra Covid-19 cases near 3,000-mark, Mumbai reports 66 new corona cases

April 15, 2020

The number of coronavirus cases in Maharashtra rose to 2,801 today with 117 new patients being detected, a health official said. Sixty-six new cases were found in Mumbai and 44 in Pune, he said.


Covid-19: Tony area in Thane has max positive cases

April 15, 2020

THANE: The plush Vartak Nagar ward in Thane has seen the maximum number of Covid-19-positive cases (18) over the last few days followed by Mumbra (17) and Kalwa (15)


Maha COVID-19 tally 2,684 with 350 new cases; death toll 178

April 15, 2020

The number of COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra on Tuesday jumped to 2,684 with 350 persons testing positive for coronavirus infection, a health department official said.


April 30 deadline still ‘ambitious’: Maharashtra officials

April 14, 2020

Mumbai: While Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has already extended the lockdown in the state till April 30, government officials told ET that the fresh deadline of April 30 looks too ‘ambitious’ and it may well extend into the next month.


Not just Bandra: Wanting to go home, migrants take to streets in Mumbra near Mumbai

April 14, 2020

On Tuesday, the Mumbai Police had to resort to lathicharge in Bandra to disperse a crowd of hundreds of labourers who gathered in the area demanding that they are allowed to return to their native villages or towns.


Thane gets two drive-through Covid testing facilities

April 14, 2020

Thane Municipal Corporation on Monday set up a drive-through Covid-19 testing facility at two spots in the city Cadbury junction and Kalwa naka.


In Thane, you can dial helpline for rickshaws

March 31, 2020

If you need an auto-rickshaw for medical or any other emergency, don’t worry – 25 women drivers are ready to serve you. With the approval of the district magistrate, a helpline number has been issued by for rickshaw-on-demand in Thane city.


Covid-19: 151 offences registered in Thane

March 31, 2020

As many as 151 cases have been registered by Thane police for various offences, including for violating prohibitory orders imposed as part of nation-wide lockdown to tackle coronavirus.


Thane activists want free restrooms for squatters

March 29, 2020

Few alert residents from Thane have drawn the attention of the authorities towards the possible spread of any infections due to hundreds of residents staying on footpaths and defecating in the open in various parts of the city.


300 homeless labourers shifted to 2 stadiums in Thane

March 29, 2020

The Thane Municipal Corporation on Saturday made arrangements for 300 homeless daily wage labourers at two stadiums in the city.


Municipal administration issues guidelines for vendors and traders

March 26, 2020

The municipal administration here, on Wednesday, laid stern guidelines for vendors and traders operating during the shutdown days after it received flak for failing to rein in crowd milling around in public places like markets and grocery stores around the city.


Coronavirus: 2 new cases in Mumbai, Thane; Maharashtra total rises to 124

March 26, 2020

2 new positive cases of coronavirus has been reported in Mumbai and Thane on Thursday. With this the total tally in Maharashtra has gone up to 124, as per the state health department.


Big Bazaar initiates doorstep delivery in Mumbai, Thane and Kalyan during the lockdown

March 25, 2020

Amid lockdown in the city to stop the spread of Covid-19, Big Bazar, the retail chain of hypermarkets and grocery stores has initiated a doorstep delivery of various products in the city.


Coronavirus: No processions, subdued Gudi Padwa in Thane amid COVID-19 lockdown

March 25, 2020

The Gudi Padwa or New Year festivities in Maharashtra's Thane district took on a sombre tone in light of the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown.


Coronavirus outbreak: People try to flout lockdown in Thane, Mulund

March 24, 2020

Despite the complete lockdown announced by the government, a long queue of vehicles was seen at the Mulund Check Naka and across the city. Police had to set up check posts to ensure only people on emergency duty are allowed to commute.


Janta curfew: Thane, Palghar, Nagpur observe total lockdown

March 22, 2020

Police vans and ambulances were seen plying and personnel were seen checking IDs at railway stations in Thane and Palghar to curb unnecessary train commute.


Coronavirus: Thane civic body to disinfect public places

March 22, 2020

THANE: The Thane district administration began disinfecting public places on Sunday in view of the novel coronavirus outbreak.


Maha picks Vijay Singhal as new Thane civic chief

March 20, 2020

A fortnight after former Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) commissioner Sanjeev Jaiswal relinquished his post, the state appointed Vijay Singhal, a 1997 batch IAS officer, as the new commissioner.


Viviana Mall join hands with Thane Police to tackle sexual harassment against women

March 19, 2020

MUMBAI: Every year the buzz around International Women's Day rises and falls, and we as a society fleetingly advocate the same rights with every passing year. This time


Covid-19: Thane building ensures cozy quarantine

March 18, 2020

THANE: While there are reports of a few housing societies in Mumbai not allowing foreign-returned residents to enter premises, a Thane building has gone out of the way to ensure that one of its residents and his family


Maharashtra Coronavirus Helpline Numbers and Test Lab Details

March 18, 2020

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the state of Maharashtra has increased to 41. The state reported first death due to coronavirus on March 17. Confirmed cases of coronavirus infections have been reported from cities like Pune, Mumbai, Thane


Covid-19 Impact: MahaRERA adjourns all cases till March 31

March 17, 2020

The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has adjourned all the cases before the authority and Adjudicating Officers till March 31 owing to the pandemic of Coronavirus.


Sebi penalises Garima Real Estate for fraudulently promising high returns

March 17, 2020

Capital markets regulator Sebi on March 16 imposed fines totalling Rs 3 crore on a real estate company and its directors for fraudulently collecting funds.


Screening camp for women police of Mira Bhayandar, Thane

March 17, 2020

Being healthy definitely is the key word today. And keeping with that, Wockhardt Hospital, Mira Road, conducted an oncology screening program for women police staff of Mira Bhayandar, Thane.


Coronavirus outbreak: Thane residents oppose isolation wards in vacant buildings

March 17, 2020

The Thane Municipal Corporation’s (TMC) plan to set up isolation wards to quarantine patients in two vacant buildings in the city has led to panic among residents in the area.


All Maha prisons to set up quarantine facilities

March 17, 2020

The state department of prisons on Monday decided to set up isolation and quarantine facilities at each jail across Maharashtra.


At 31, Maharashtra coronavirus cases jump to highest in country, four more test positive in Mumbai

March 15, 2020

MUMBAI: Maharashtra overtook Kerala as the state with the maximum number of the novel coronavirus cases on Saturday


Thane City FC brings Best Of Football to Parents in a Workshop

March 15, 2020

Thane City FC got football industry Experts, Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran & Anju Turambekar to Thane, to interact with parents on football careers.


Masks & hand sanitizers declared essential commodities, govt can cap storage quantity & fix price

March 13, 2020

With masks and hand sanitisers flying off the shelves, the government on Friday notified them as essential commodities till June 30 and the pharmaceutical pricing regulator asked states to ensure there was no black marketing or hoarding of such products.


Coronavirus: Maharashtra orders closure of malls, cinema halls in five cities until 31 March

March 13, 2020

Maharashtra government on Friday declared the coronavirus as an epidemic in five metropolitan cities - Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune & Pimpri Chinchwad. The malls, gyms, cinema halls, swimming polls will be closed down from Friday night onwards in these cities until 31 March.


3 more coronavirus cases in city, Thane, Pune; state count now 14

March 13, 2020

Three more people tested positive for the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in Mumbai, Pune and Thane on Thursday, taking the number of cases in Maharashtra to 14.


Coronavirus: Uddhav government curtails Assembly session as Thane administration invokes Disaster Management Act

March 12, 2020

So far 11 positive cases were reported in Maharashtra including two in Maximum City Mumbai taking the total number of infected persons to 68.


Thane bank staffer, six aides try to get loan on fake Rs 50 crore fixed deposit

March 11, 2020

A relationship manager with a private banks mutual fund department and his six accomplices have been arrested for allegedly trying to secure a loan against a fake Rs 50-crore fixed deposit receipt.The fraud came to light on Monday when the alleged mastermind, Manish Parmar (41), and four others


Yes Bank effect: tread cautiously, says Maharashtra government

March 11, 2020

The Maharashtra government has directed all its departments, civic bodies and semi-government corporations to not transact with private banks for the time being, and focus only on nationalised banks.


MahaRERA tells Alamdar Infrastructure not to sell flats to protect tenant

March 09, 2020

According to the complaint filed by Pervin Bahadurji, she had surrendered her premises for the redevelopment of Marine Palace off Princess Street at Marine Lines and was allocated flat no. 2101on the 21st floor of the building with carpet area 1221.39 sqft by developer Alamdar Infrastructure Pvt Ltd.


Digi-Thane projectI was sent on forced leave, says IT head of TMC

March 06, 2020

The Information Technology head of TMC has drafted a letter to the deputy municipal commissioner, citing explanation for forced unpaid leave imposed on him for a month during the period when the irregularities occurred.


12 being monitored in Thane, spl ward ready

March 05, 2020

While 12 people in Thane are being monitored daily, no one has tested positive for coronavirus in the city. As a precaution, Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has set up an eight-bed isolation ward in Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital, popularly known as Kalwa Hospital.


MahaRERA: Buyers to decide fate of incomplete projects

March 05, 2020

MahaRERA has pulled up 984 developers, mostly from the city, Mumbai and Thane, for not completing projects within the deadline and seeking an extension from the real estate regulatory authority.


Maharashtra will create 30,000 housing stock in two years: Government

March 03, 2020

Minister Jitendra Awhad told the House 10 percent each of houses built by Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) will be reserved for police personnel and Class IV government staff.


Maharashtra: Demand for transfer of land in name of societies

March 03, 2020

There are approximately one lakh cooperative housing societies in the state, of which only 40,000 have been conveyed by the developer or by way of deemed conveyance, Suhas Patwardhan, vice-chairman of the Maharashtra Cooperative Housing Federation, said.


Nearly 4,000 mill workers allotted Mhada flats

March 02, 2020

Under the housing project, Mhada has constructed 720 flats at Bombay Dyeing Mill land in Wadala, 2,630 flats in Spring Mills and 544 flats in the Srinivas Mill area at Lower Parel with all basic amenities.


Buried under slum sprawl for years, Thane lake to spring back to life

March 02, 2020

THANE: Over two years after the initiative was launched, the Thane Municipal Corporation’s efforts to revive the ‘dead’ Jogila Lake seem to have borne fruit and the water body is set to spring back to life this monsoon.


MREAT orders Radius & Deserve Developers to refund buyer's money

February 17, 2020

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (MREAT) has set aside a MahaRERA order and directed a developer to refund Rs 9.23


Mumbai collector asks Nirmal Developers, SREI Equipment to attend plot auction hearing

February 17, 2020

The Mumbai suburban collector has scheduled a hearing on the cancelled auction under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development)


Thane Internal Metro to be scrapped

February 12, 2020

Mumbai (Metro Rail News): An internal metro project for Thane city will probably get scrapped.The project may get renewed by a high-speed tram,


Mumbai-Alibaug Ro-Ro car ferry is ready to go

February 10, 2020

The much-delayed Ro-Ro car ferry from Mumbai to Mandwa will be flagged off next month. That long drive you have to make to get to the strip of land just beyond the horizon may now be a thing of past.


Maharashtra panel to deal with developers’ issues

February 11, 2020

MUMBAI: Chief minister Uddhav Thackeray said on Monday that the state government will form a coordination committee to deal with issues raised to developers.


Nine months before Andheri-Dahisar Metro 7 deadline, contractor axed over work delay

February 06, 2020

Nearly nine months before the deadline for the Andheri-Dahisar Metro 7, the MMRDA has terminated the contract awarded to infrastructure major Simplex for the construction of the Andheri-Goregaon portion, citing extensive work execution delays.


'We're investing in infrastructure to ensure happier Mumbaikars'

February 06, 2020

After tabling his first BMC budget on February 4, Municipal Commissioner Praveen Pardeshi spoke exclusively to TOI on the preparation of the country's richest civic body's income-and-spending plan for the year 2020-21.


Builders in Maharashtra still await clarity on September 20 circular

February 04, 2020

A revenue department circular of September 20, 2019, insists on registration of such projects with RERA before registering them with sub-registrar offices in the state.


Hiranandani Horticulture Experts Bags 17 Awards at TMC Annual Horticulture Awards

February 03, 2020

Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) hosted its 12th Annual Horticulture Award 2019-20 on 12th January 2020 at Raymond Ground, Thane.


Thane waterfront project sails through hurdle

January 26, 2020

A day after a resident of Kolshet village allegedly assaulted an engineer working for the waterfront development project,


Bullet train: TMC invites feedback from public

January 26, 2020

THANE: Thane civic officials have sought suggestions and objections from residents over changing.


Maharashtra government increases lease rate of civic properties

January 25, 2020

The state government has also rejected the proposal sent by NMC to lease out its properties to social outfits and NGOs at 1% of the existing RR rate.


Maharashtra: Free legal assistance for distressed buyers from Feb 1

January 25, 2020

In the logjam between builders and homebuyers, the advocates of the Bar Association-run Legal Aid Cell will assist those in need of help.


BEST bus stoned during anti-CAA, NRC Maha shutdown call

January 24, 2020

Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) At least one BEST bus was stoned in Mumbai and its driver injured as the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) sponsored Maharashtra shutdown started, eliciting mixed response, here on Friday.


Thane: Central Railway services hit after wires cut, stolen

January 22, 2020

Services on Central Railway's Kalyan-Kasara route were delayed by 25 minutes as track lead wires were cut and stolen at two places on Tuesday at 7.20pm.


Explore possibility of transplanting tress within city: Bombay HC to TMC

January 21, 2020

MUMBAI: Bombay high court on Tuesday directed the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) to “explore the possibility’’ of transplantation of trees affected by large public infrastructure


Fire breaks out at hardware shop in Thane's main market and in Mahim's Naya Nagar

January 21, 2020

The shop was located in the main market area on the station road. Three fire engines and security personnel were rushed to the spot and the flames were doused within an hour.


Policy to control school bag weight has been a failure

January 19, 2020

A few years ago the municipal corporation had looked at the idea of having locker rooms where students could leave their books after class without having to cart them from home and back. The idea was never implemented.


Maharashtra: Mobile phone shop owner cheated of Rs 4.9 lakh

January 19, 2020

THANE: A 26-year-old mobile shop owner from Ulhasnagar in Thane district was allegedly cheated of Rs 4.90 lakh by three Delhi-based dealers, police said on Sunday.


Maharashtra: Woman, 2 children run over by train in Palghar

January 19, 2020

The Palghar government railway police said that the woman, around 35 years, a four year old girl and a one year old boy were found on the tracks near Khaira Phata at around 11.30am.


Luxury bus travelling from Gujarat catches fire in Thane; 25 passengers rescued

January 17, 2020

An autorickshaw driver noticed the blaze and alerted the driver, after which all 25 passengers were evacuated safely from the vehicle, he said.


Thane’s disaster management cell juggles rising emergency calls

January 16, 2020

A report released by the Regional Disaster Management Cell (RDMC) of the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) shows that it received 5,740 complaints in 2019 — this was much more than what it had received since 2013.


TMC education department re-tables old proposals after changes

January 16, 2020

The education department in Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has re-tabled some proposals that were earlier rejected by the general body.


34 ITI students in Thane score 0, opt for re-evaluation

January 16, 2020

Around 34 students from Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Wagale Estate, failed their online objective exams as one of their teachers did an error during revaluation. The question paper was optical mark recognition (OMR)


Thane: Stay on dam work on Kalu river vacated

January 14, 2020

MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Monday said work on the construction of a dam on Kalu river in Thane district can resume and vacated a 2012 stay.


TMC’s revised hoarding policy will not deface Thane skyline

January 11, 2020

Thane Even though Thane Municipal Corporation is formulating a policy to redesign hoardings in such a way that they do not deface the city’s skyline, it has turned a blind eye to the posters and banners defacing the city, said residents.


Form panel, take action against quacks: Thane mayor

January 09, 2020

Among the success stories that have driven the fame and prestige of ‘Twin City’ Thane, Hiranandani Estate on Ghodbunder Road is the largest residential and commercial mixed-used integrated township community.


TMC set to open school for visually impaired

January 09, 2020

NAVI MUMBAI: Kamothe police registered an FIR against a 26-year-old woman’s husband and in-laws on January 3 following a Panvel judicial magistrate first class (JMFC) court order, after she alleged a year back that her 31-year-old husband,


Ex-serviceman loses Rs 4.75 lakh as trio promised BARC job to son

January 07, 2020

Among the success stories that have driven the fame and prestige of ‘Twin City’ Thane, Hiranandani Estate on Ghodbunder Road is the largest residential and commercial mixed-used integrated township community.


Thane: HIV+ man, kin booked for hiding infection from wife

January 08, 2020

NAVI MUMBAI: Kamothe police registered an FIR against a 26-year-old woman’s husband and in-laws on January 3 following a Panvel judicial magistrate first class (JMFC) court order, after she alleged a year back that her 31-year-old husband,


Ambernath civic body to manage waste, like Spanish company

January 03, 2020

The Ambernath Municipal Council (AMC) has decided to adopt a waste management project, inspired by a company in Spain, through which the garbage will be recycled and compost will be produced from it.


Global Office Spaces at Quantum Hiranandani Estate Thane

January 07, 2020

Among the success stories that have driven the fame and prestige of ‘Twin City’ Thane, Hiranandani Estate on Ghodbunder Road is the largest residential and commercial mixed-used integrated township community.


Major fire breaks out in godown in Thane's Mumbra

January 07, 2020

Several godowns were gutted after a fire broke-out at Mumbra.Several godowns were gutted after a firebroke-out at Mumbra in Thane city.


Thane: Fire at Vasai Fort doused, no damages reported

January 07, 2020

Vasai Fort on Monday night. No damage has been reported. Locals noticed the flames at around 9.30pm at the main entrance of the Portuguese Fort. Dry grass covering the main entrance was on fire and it engulfed the row of the date palms inside the fort precinct.The Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation (VVMC)


Thane plans 65 new roads in two years; activists sceptical

January 03, 2020

Thane Even as the road-widening project started by Thane Municipal Corporation in 2015 is going on at a snail’s speed, the public works department (PWD) has said it would build new roads in the next two years.


Six duped of ₹5 lakh by cyber fraudsters in Maharashtra

January 02, 2020

One of the complainants told the police that on December 29, he got a call from a person, who claimed to be from the Paytm team and asked him to update his KYC, police spokesperson Sukhada Narkar said.


Thane college fined Rs 5 lakh after fee fraud unearthed

January 01, 2020

Samayak Sankalp College of Architecture, Thane, failed to submit its documents to the FRA, which decides the annual fees of all professional colleges. The college even fraudulently collected hefty fees by tampering with FRA documents.


Maharashtra: Man working in brick kiln found dead, owner booked

January 01, 2020

THANE: A brick kiln owner was booked after the body of a man was found in Khalapur in Maharashtra's Thane district and the deceased's kin alleged he was tortured as a bonded labourer, police said on Tuesday.


Thane man held for duping many of crores with ‘money shower’ con

January 01, 2020

MUMBAI: A man was arrested recently for duping people of several crores by promising them a “shower of money” that would bring returns 50 times the investment if they performed a special pooja and black magic.

A crime branch unit 9 team led by inspector Mahesh Desai arrested Nishwitkumar Raviraj Shetty (36),


Wider Mulund-Thane bridge by May, says minister Eknath Shinde

December 26, 2019

THANE: Motorists making the daily trip from here to Mumbai and back have a better drive to look forward to in 2020 as the first phase of the Kopri bridge widening project is expected to be completed by May.


Bids invited for supply of 234 nos metro cars for Mumbai Metro Line-4

December 23, 2019

Mumbai, India (Urban Transport News): The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) invites bids from the eligible and experienced Rolling Stock manufacturer for the supply of 234 nos. Metro Cars (Rolling Stock) for Mumbai Metro Line-4.


HC allows MMRDA to cut 36, transplant 913 trees in Thane for Metro-4

December 20, 2019

In a reprieve for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), the Bombay high court (HC) on Friday vacated stay on tree felling for Mumbai Metro-4


Thane civic body asks BMC to build 6.8-km pipeline from Balkum to Mulund Check Naka for water supply to the city

December 16, 2019

The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has asked its Mumbai counterpart to build a large pipeline from Balkum (at the northern end of Thane) to Mulund Check Naka on the Eastern Express Highway for supply of water to the city....


Metro-4 work in Thane: Citizens form human chain to save trees

December 04, 2019

Around 50 citizen activists and non-government organisations (NGOs) from Thane on Sunday took to the streets and formed a human chain to protest the chopping of 3,000 trees for Metro-4 work. The human...


Thane (West) tops, Greater Noida takes biggest knock in home sales

November 27, 2019

A local train heading out of Mumbai’s city centre reaches suburban Thane in an hour. The metro ride from central Delhi to Noida Extension or Greater Noida takes about the same...


Thane hospital gets advanced TB testing machine

November 9, 2019

Thane Municipal Corporation inaugurated tuberculosis detector machines at CR Wadia Hospital in Thane on Tuesday...


Thane begins week with second-best air in country

November 8, 2019

THANE: Residents of the lake city seem to be breathing some of the cleanest air in the country, reveals a study by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)...


Aarey Protest Fallout? Thane Green Zone Spared, Metro 4 Yard Relocated

September 12, 2019

As protests mount over tree-cutting in Aarey, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has shelved a plan to build the Metro 4 yard and allied facilities...


Eight Thane Waterfront Projects Finally Get HC nod

September 10, 2019

The Bombay High Court on Monday cleared the decks for the development of eight waterfront areas across Thane, a pet project of the city’s municipal corporation...


Mumbai Metro To Get 3 New Lines: 10 Things To Know

September 09, 2019

Mumbai Metro is set to give a big boost to infrastructure and connectivity of the financial capital of India. Inaugurating the various metro projects in Mumbai...


Expanding Concrete Jungle In Thane Led To Flooding: Experts

August 08, 2019

The entire Thane was literally a city of lakes throughout the weekend as heavy downpour led to flooding in several areas...


Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan Metro: Construction To Start After Monsoon

August 07, 2019

The Executive Committee of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), headed by Ajoy Mehta, Chairman, Executive Committee, MMRDA and Chief Secretary, Government of Maharashtra...


Metro Car Shed At Owale Shifted To Mogharpada

August 01, 2019

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has freed over 40 hectares of land from Owale in Thane by shifting...


State Clears Three Metro Projects

July 24, 2019

The State Cabinet on Tuesday sanctioned three Metro projects worth ₹19,000 crore in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The projects are Metro 10 (Gaimukh in Thane to Shivaji Chowk, Mira Road)...


Bullet train can start after better rail infrastructure, services: NCP to Shiv Sena

June 18, 2019

THANE: Activists and political parties have urged the central and state governments to first improve the sagging railway services beyond Thane before laying a red carpet for the bullet train project.


High court stays felling of 3,000 trees in Mumbai for Metro, infrastructure work

June 18, 2019

THANE: The completion of the Wadala-Kasarwadavli Metro IV line may be hit as the Bombay high court has ordered a stay on... .


Pass percentage for Thane tumbles to a new low at 76%

June 09, 2019

THANE: The pass percentage of students appearing for their Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exam from Thane city tumbled to a new low,.. .


Thane to get 100 acres of green spacek

June 06, 2019

THANE: Developing areas along the sides of Ghodbunder road will soon get 100 acres of green spaces developed as parks or urban forests, the Thane municipal commissioner said on Wednesday.


After board exams, students take to adventure trips, trekking

02 April, 2019

THANE: After slogging for an entire year, students of Class X and XII across the lake city have begun kicking off their shoes and gearing up for their much-needed vacation.....


In Thane, rampant urbanization and decreasing green cover add to more heat than Mumbai

27 March, 2019

THANE: With the mercury levels rising above that of Mumbai, ecological experts from Thane blame it on rampant urbanization and decreasing green cover coupled with its distance from the coastline....


TMC Bites Into 40 Ha Of Ecozone For Metro Carshed

25 March, 2019

Gives 30 days to citizens to file suggestions and objections; environmentalists call it land grab.
The state government is set to rob Mumbai Metropolitan Region of yet another green zone in the name of Metro Railway....


Women's Day Event In Thane To See Participation From Differently-Abled Ladies

06 March, 2019

The event will kickstart a campaign to provide job opportunities and the required skills training to equip them with opportunities for the future by inviting organisations....


Maharashtra Cabinet Gives Nod To 29km Thane's Intracity Metro Project

05 March, 2019

THANE: The Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday cleared Thane's intracity metro project. Thane Guardian minister Eknath Shinde said that the cabinet has approved the proposal that aims....


2 Flyovers Thrown Open For Easy Commute Between Mumbai, Thane

04 March, 2019

THANE: Good news for motorists who commute between Mumbai and Thane daily. They can now use the internal flyovers constructed over LBS Marg near Castle Mill....


H1N1 Death In Thane: TMC Intensifies Awareness Drive

01 March, 2019

THANE: The civic-health department has intensified its campaign to combat H1N1 virus by taking various initiatives like informing people regarding the dos and don'ts....


TMC Chief Orders Revamp Of Entire Tendering Process

01 March, 2019

THANE: Municipal commissioner Sanjeev Jaiswal on Wednesday announced a revamp of the tendering process for executing civic projects to ensure more transparency....


Year On, Only 73,000 Takers For Digi Thane App Instead Of Targeted 6 Lakh

28 Feb, 2019

THANE: Almost a year after the ambitious Digi Thane project - web and mobile application facility - was launched in Thane it has clearly failed to garner the desired momentum as barely....


1 in 2 Thane Tribal Students Uses Smartphone To Study

15 Feb, 2019

THANE: Most weekdays, Raj (12) accesses the internet to crack mathematics sums or read more about historical events that are part of his school curriculum....


Shapoorji Pallonji To Soon Make Its Mark In Thane

14 Feb, 2019

Mumbai (Maharashtra)[ India] Feb 14 (ANI): The Shapoorji Pallonji Group have recently announced ambitious plans to develop around 80 million sq. ft....


After 350 Years, Shivaji's Raigad Fort To Be Made Global Tourist Hotspot

12 Feb, 2019

RAIGAD (MAHARASHTRA): Once considered impregnable, the hilltop Raigad Fort from where Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj laid the foundations....


Nightmare On Ghodbunder Road: Metro Work, Dug Up Service Lanes

29 Jan, 2019

THANE: Travel on an 8-km stretch on Ghodbunder Road, especially during peak hours, has become a headache for motorists.....


Thane Residents To Get Updates On Trees Plantation

28 Jan, 2019

Environment friendly Thanekars can now get the status of the trees planted in the city through various drives on the TMC website. Moreover, the green cover is set.....


Age No Bar: Neighbourhood Kattas Bind Thane Residents Together

20 Jan, 2019

Popular for being a cultural hub in the central suburbs, Thane has developed many kattas over seven over the years.....


200-yr-old Thane Crematorium To Reopen On January 26

18 Jan, 2019

The Jawhar Baug Crematorium has catered to several generations — from the Portuguese and British to the present day residents.....


Bullet Train Work To Start In Maharashtra Only After Monsoon

13 Jan, 2019

MUMBAI: With land acquisition in Maharashtra lagging, the MumbaiAhmedabad bullet train project work is expected to take off in the state only post-monsoon.....


Press Brief: Vrukshavalli 2019

16 Jan, 2019

Plastic Usage causes great harm to the environment in the form of land, air and water pollution. Composition of plastic includes major toxic pollutants that negatively impacts.....


Roadwork Unearths Raj-Era Rail Track

10 Jan, 2019

Excavation during road repairs in Thane has led to the discovery of a British-era railway track, buried deep in the soil.....


Next Metro Stop Could Be Mumbra and Kalwa

09 Jan, 2019

THANE: After criss-crossing the Metropolis, Metro seems to be making its way into the hinterlands with the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC).....


TMC To Fast Track Pod Car Project, Study Feasibility Report

08 Jan, 2019

THANE: The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) is likely to fast track implementation of the Personal Rapid Transit System (PRTS).....


Markets Stocked With Sesame Seeds, Jaggery As Lake City Gears Up For Makar Sankranti

04 Jan, 2019

THANE: With the festival of Makar Sankranti merely two weeks away, the aroma of til, dry fruit and jaggery-based sweets.....


After Traffic Snarls, Efforts Underway To Decongest Ghodbunder Road

04 Jan, 2019

Civic chief Sanjeev Jaiswal called a meeting of all the authorities concerned to find long and short term solutions to the traffic situation.....


Mumbai: Now, E-Apply To Transfer Tenanted Flat In Your Name

04 Jan, 2019

Mumbai has 3,505 tenanted buildings with 46,563 tenants in them. A civic official said citizens wanting to transfer properties will have to log in to BMC's website.....


National Science Congress: Two Students Secure ‘A’ Grade For Research Thesis

02 Jan, 2019

THANE: Two 12-year-olds, who were among the 14 students to have been selected from several city-based schools for the final leg.....


Maharashtra: Kasarvadavali-Gaikmukh Metro Project In Thane Approved

27 Dec, 2018

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is the chairman of the MMRDA, a planning body for the Mumbai region.....


Jogila Lake Revival Finalised, General Body Gives Its Nod

27 Dec, 2018

THANE: The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has finalized a Rs 2.5 crore worth systematic restoration and development plan for Jogila lake....


Soon, TMC To Repair Over 500 Inactive Wells

27 Dec, 2018

THANE: The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) will soon repair the over 500 wells and 1,700 bores lying inactive within city limits as an alternative source of water supply....


Thaneites Over The Age Of 65 May Get 50% Discount On Their TMT Bus Fare

19 Dec, 2018

THANE: The Thane municipal transport (TMT) has proposed a 50% discount to senior citizens who are 65 years and above travelling on its buses which is likely to set back the fortunes....


Thane Shops Dazzle With Christmas Decor.Residents Spoilt For Choice

18 Dec, 2018

With Christmas just around the corner, hundreds of shoppers have already begun making a beeline at city markets....


TMC Proposes Dedicated Fire Station For Kalwa, Parsik Areas

18 Dec, 2018

The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has proposed to construct a full-flegded fire station at Kalwa....


SC Orders 10km Buffer Zone Around Thane Flamingo Sanctuary

15 Dec, 2018

MUMBAI: The Supreme Court has directed the state government to put in place a 10km eco-sensitive buffer around the Thane creek flamingo sanctuary....


TMC Apathy Reason For Poor Infrastructure Across City Slums

10 Dec, 2018

Thane: The “indifference” of the municipal corporation towards upgrading the basic infrastructure in the three slum settlements of Thane....


Deemed Conveyance Request Up 3-Fold In Dist

07 Dec, 2018

THANE: The number of residential societies from Thane district applying for deemed conveyance (DC) has seen a notable jump this year with statistics....


Thane Lake To Turn Into Tourist Hotspot With ₹6-crore Makeover

02 Dec, 2018

TMC will construct floating pathway on the Masunda lake, light it up....


On A Swachh Note, TMC Trains Sanitary Workers In Waste Management

29 Nov, 2018

THANE: In a bid to improve its ranking in the nation-wide Swachh Survekshan list next year, the civic administration recently conducted a training session in waste collection....


22 Stations Planned For Thane’s Intracity Metro, Highly Populated Locations Linked

29 Nov, 2018

THANE: City commuters hailing from the high density localities like Wagle Estate and Lokmanya Nagar, travelling from the far end of Ghodbundar Road and those travelling regularly to the neighbouring cities will breathe a sigh of relief once the intracity metro line is completed, as the ring route will pass right through....


Measles And Rubella Immunization Drive Kicks Off, Schools Receive Positive Response

28 Nov, 2018

THANE: The state-wide measles and rubella (MR) immunization drive which kick-started on Tuesday in 12 private schools received positive response from parents. The Thane municipal corporation (TMC) has targeted 23,659 children between the age group of four and 15 years in the....


New Year gift: Thane to get 100 e-charging stations

25 Nov, 2018

THANE: If all goes as planned then by the New Year the city will get its first batch of e-charging stations in many parts of the city. The civic body is planning to roll out one such facility in January and has signed an memorandum of understanding (MoU) regarding this on Thursday....


NGO, Thane school kickstart zero-waste management campaign

25 Nov, 2018

THANE: In an attempt to make every city school a zero-waste institution and start instilling the habit of cleanliness and road safely in the minds of the Gen X, city-based environmental NGO R-Nisarg and Smt. Sulochanadevi Singhania School kick started the first-of-its-kind ‘Prarambh movement’ on Saturday morning...


Thane: Most ‘hi-tech’ bins installed recently defunct sans power

24 Nov, 2018

THANE: Most of the ‘hi-tech’ garbage bins installed by the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) for collection of waste two months ago are lying defunct with no power supply...............


You've got rail

22 Nov, 2018

Mumbai: A new Ulwe in the making With the Panvel-Vasai-Virar railway line on the horizon, a completely new suburb is expected to emerge, thus giving rise to real estate aspirations...


TMC plans to revive two vital road links to ease congestion

19 Nov, 2018

Thane: The Thane Municipal Corporation is planning to revive two vital road transport links proposed to ease the congestion on Ghodbunder Road in Thane and Kalwa which will not just ease traffic in the suburbs..............


Pod car dreams: The new-age commuting plan for Thane city

18 Nov, 2018

Thane: Circa 2025. Ghodbunder resident Prasad Mhatre alights at Thane station, walks up the stairs to the waiting driverless pod car that ferries him and four other like him on to the platform of the metro station..............


By 2025, Thane metro will ferry 20% of city’s population: Report

18 Nov, 2018

Thane: The internal city metro rail project of the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) is expected to ferry nearly 20% of the total population of Thane by 2025..............


TMC eyes three prime plots for constructing parking plazas

17 Nov, 2018

Thane: The municipal administration has identifed three prime parcels of state-owned land for a complete transformation to facilitate commercial use and also create public parking plaza large enough to accommodate over 3,300 vehicles.


Fewer trains led to overcrowding, inconvenience during 3 Diwali days

13 Nov, 2018

THANE: Despite a notable increase in commuter density reported at Thane station, the Central Railways plied fewer trains over the festive season last week causing immense inconvenience to commuters..............


Over 1.7 lakh citizens will be screened for TB in 2-week drive

13 Nov, 2018

Thane: As many as 1.63 lakh citizens will be screened for tuberculosis in a two-week active case finding program which is being conducted by the civic administration as per the guidelines of the state health department. .............


City schools to begin extra coaching classes for Class X, XII students

12 Nov, 2018

Thane: In an attempt to reach out to the academically-weaker Class X and XII students, several schools in the city have already started taking up extra classes and coaching programmes for these kids as the crucial board exams are fast approaching..............


SC ruling on 2-hour cracker bursting: Citizens confused

03 Nov, 2018

Thane: The recent decision of the Supreme Court (SC) to give state governments the flexibility to set the two-hour time slot for bursting crackers seems to have created confusion amongst citizens across the city.............


Nine temporary fire stations set up in Thane for Diwali

03 Nov, 2018

Thane: The municipal corporation plans to set up temporary fire stations at various parts of the city for Diwali to ensure prompt response in case of an emergency situation during the festive season............


Traffic diverted at market area for Diwali shopping

03 Nov, 2018

Thane: Owing to several citizens thronging the market for Diwali shopping, the Thane traffic department has imposed road diversion and will not allow vehicles to take the Jambli Naka market route. This, however, will affect traffic in the adjoining areas, including the station..............


Despite SC ruling, sale of crackers on the rise in city

30 Oct, 2018

Thane: Even though the Supreme Court passed an order on October 23 stating that there will be a ban on firecrackers that produce loud noise and pollute the environment, traders and retailers selling firecrackers across the city were seen doing brisk business.............


Differently-abled kids add a special touch to Diwali decor

27 Oct, 2018

THANE: Although the lake city markets are flooded with an array of festive decor ahead of Diwali, a plethora of decorations and diyas hand-crafted by special children have caught the eye of residents............


‘Hop and shop’ buses to hit Thane streets during Diwali

27 Oct, 2018

THANE: The Thane municipal transport (TMT) will be operating special buses from residential complexes along Ghodbunder Road to popular malls within the old city during Diwali in a bid to ease traffic snarls during peak hours... ..........


Thane Realty – Booming and How!

23 Oct, 2018

The quiet ‘lake city’ of Thane, once considered the ‘satellite’ of Mumbai has metamorphosed into one of the most coveted real estate destinations not just in India but in the world.. ..........


WeWork India leases four office assets in Mumbai, Bengaluru

22 Oct, 2018

The company has been picking up properties aggressively in a bid to expand number of facilities to over 20 centres across key markets by December 2018. ..........


Now, plastic bags travel to Thane from Gujarat

18 Oct, 2018

Maharashtra Pollution Control Board asks Thane Municipal Corporation, traffic police and team members to take action against trucks ferrying the bags across state lines ..........


48 students from 9 schools in dist shortlisted for Science Cong

17 Oct, 2018

THANE: As many as 48 young science enthusiasts from across nine schools in Thane district have been shortlisted at the recently concluded District Children’s Science Congress for the state-level competition in November. ..........


Step up tax collection, Jaiswal tells dept heads

17 Oct, 2018

Thane: Municipal commissioner Sanjeev Jaiswal has sent a stern message to all department heads asking them to step up revenue collections for the current fiscal and ensure annual targets are met much ahead before the financial year ends...........


After 13 TMC classes went hi-tech 2 yrs ago, 200 more to follow suit

16 Oct, 2018

THANE: After establishing 13 tech-savvy classes in 2016, as many as 200 civic school classrooms in Thane are set to undergo a major transformation in terms of innovative digital learning techniques by the next academic year. ..........


Tembi Naka fair further jams busy roads around it, commuters fume

15 Oct, 2018

THANE:The traffic jams caused due to the ongoing fun fair and pandal placed at Tembi Naka is leading to massive traffic snarls, especially during evening peak hours. ..........


South Indian community in Thane step up Navratri festivities with colourful golus

14 Oct, 2018

From narrating mythological stories, showcasing the power of women to depicting the rural life of south India, the south Indian community in the lake city is celebrating the nine-day Navratri festival with great gusto..........


Street plays, mock drills organised to create awareness on fire safety across city

13 Oct, 2018

In an attempt to spread awareness on fire safety and to ensure that residents are well informed about the basic dos and the don’ts in case of an emergency, the Thane fire brigade and regional disaster management cell (RDMC) have been conducting mock drills at various areas across the city since Monday..........


Citizens approach hosps for life support training to be of help during emergency

13 Oct, 2018

Realizing the importance of life support training in cases of emergencies like accidents, many housing societies, colleges and even motorists are approaching hospitals to learn the technique..........


Land ownership issue may delay Metro work

13 Oct, 2018

The ambitious Wadala-Kasarwadavli metro IV project may face delay in execution thanks to the uncertainty over ownership of the land assigned to it for developing a casting yard, which is a crucial part for executing the project.........


With fast, feast, dance and music Thaneites enjoy Navratri with zeal

13 Oct, 2018

Dressed in their best garba outfits and adorned with the latest oxidized jewelry, the lake city denizens have already started grooving to the traditional Navratri music.........


Traffic woes continue as parking plans delayed

11 Oct, 2018

Motorists will have to continue enduring vehicular traffic menace in city as the corporation has apparently frozen its two vital projects – the Modella parking lot and roadside parking policy- in Thane that could ease vehicular movement........


TMC to deploy drones to digitally map mangrove belt in Thane

10 Oct, 2018

The municipal corporation will now keep an aerial vigil over the mangrove belt along the Thane coastal belt to keep check on the mafia involved in its alleged destruction........


Thaneites take to internet to learn garba, dandiya moves

09 Oct, 2018

With just a day left for the nine-day festival, many youngsters are trying to learn some dance moves to be in sync. However since its exam season, many are not getting the time to attend garba classes. So, many are taking to the internet and other social media sites to learn the dance moves.....


As height barrier remains missing, tall vehicles may damage arch of Vitawa subway

09 Oct, 2018

An apparent delay in installing height gauges by the Central Railway at Vitawa underpass on Thane Belapur road is exposing it to possible damages from heavy vehicles passing under it alleged experts.


Bridges & flyovers may have to make way for Thane metro

08 Oct, 2018

The Wadala-Kasarwadavli Metro IV could bulldoze several existing and proposed infrastructure projects along its route within Thane city limits due to the reported lack of coordination between Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and local government bodies.


Metro IV: MMRDA toying with the idea of a double decker flyover at Kasarwadavli

06 Oct, 2018

Thane: The MMRDA is mulling to construct a double decker transport module at Kasarwadavli to accommodate a flyover for outbound road traffic and the Wadala-Kasarwadavli Metro IV station.


Jan 2019, new deadline for Saket park

05 Oct, 2018

District collector Rajesh Narvekar has assured citizens that the first-of-its-kind biodiversity park at Saket will be thrown open by January 2019.


Thane School Garden made by Students hotspot for Butterflies

04 Oct, 2018

Winged beauties from the fringes of the Yeoor hills seem to found a green paradise to perch on with the garden of city-based Smt. Sulochanadevi Singhania School becoming the new hotspot for over a 100 varieties of butterflies.


130 students from 20 Thane schools take part in National Science Congress

03 Oct, 2018

As many as 130 young science enthusiasts from across 20 schools in Thane, Kalyan and Dombivli are all set to present their research projects at the District Children’s Science Congress which is to be held in mid-October.


State gives up Glaxo ULC plot in Thane at premium

03 Oct, 2018

The state government has decided to surrender its claim over a portion of GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals' prime 60-acre industrial plot in Thane, which was to be used for public housing.


Bullet train work frozen for now as it may impact crucial public transport projects

01 Oct, 2018

The proposed Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project that will be passing through Thane is likely to impact the fate of crucial public transport projects, including an elevated road and a few residential colonies in Thane city.


Slum waste collection project yet to take off

30 Sept, 2018

The civic administration is yet to select agencies and draw up the two-year contract for door-to-door waste collection from over 1.90 lakh slum tenements in the lake city. This is despite the tenders being invited two months ago. The tendering process that began in the first week of July was due for completion by July 16 after which the collection was supposed to start.


Realty Hotspot Series: Connectivity is big plus point for Ghodbunder locality, Mumbai

25 Sept, 2018

This week’s realty hotspot series takes a look at Ghodbunder Road in Thane. This locality is well-connected to office areas across Thane West, Mumbai, and Navi Mumbai. The proposed metro line between KasarvadavaliWadala would further....


Railways takes up 1.2km Parsik tunnel stretch for repair

20 Sept, 2018

The Central Railway (CR) has undertaken urgent repair works of the 1.2km-long Parsik tunnel between Thane and Diva on the fast corridor following complaints of continuous leakages inside the structure, which could possibly weaken it and damage the overhead wires. A railway official said the leakage of water inside the tunnel was posing a huge problem and accordingly an expert team from the Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research, Rourkela, was deployed that suggested filling the cracks with a special solvent that could plug the leaks....


Reservoir basins in district drying up due to weak rain

20 Sept, 2018

A weak rainfall over the last few days coupled with the gradualdrying up of basins at the base of Bhatsa and Barvi reservoirs over the lastfew days is forcing municipal corporations including Thane and Mumbai tostart drawing water from the dams early this year.The phenomenon that is usually witnessed in October has beenwitnessed starting September this time causing water supply officials toworry of an imminent water crisis till the next monsoon if it does notshower heavily over the next few days...


Thane citizens go green, immerse idols in tubs, vessels at home

18th Sept, 2018

Most devouts hin Thane chose to immerse their Ganesh idols in tubs and big vessels at home instead of artificial ponds or natural wate...


Thane: Waterfront plan may run into rough weather

17th Sept, 2018

The ambitious Gaimukh waterfront development project of the Thane municipal corporation (TMC) may possibly run into rough...


Bullet train work to start near Thane in January 2019

16th Sept, 2018

Around 26 villages in Thane district will also have to be displaced for the...


Artificial ponds, idol collection centres a hit on 1st visarjan day

15th Sept, 2018

Over 12,000 Ganesh idols were immersed till late Friday evening during a peaceful and well-supervised procession at visarjan...


Variety of modaks add a unique flavour to Ganesh fest

15th Sept, 2018

THANE With Ganesh Chaturthi festivities underway across the city, the mouthwatering modak preparations...


Transport experts demand revision in metro routes

13th Sept, 2018

Transport experts from the city have sought a revision in routes of certain metro corridors planned for Thane...


Mumbra bypass opens for traffic from Moday

10th Sept, 2018

The Mumbra bypass will be thrown open for vehicular traffic from Monday, September 10, as the repair work...


TMC to install metal grates around trees

09th Sept, 2018

In a move to minimise the tree fall cases, the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has started an initiative to replace concrete slabs...


New halt for fast trains on Thane platform

04th Sept, 2018

Central Railway shifted the halt of fast local trains 90m towards the CSMT-end on platform 6 at Thane station from Sunday.


Concrete future: ‘City will now have all cement roads’

02nd Sept, 2018

In order to get rid of the recurring potholes on the city roads the municipal administration in Thane has decided to stop using tar, asphalt material for all new road construction and will switch to cement-concrete.


‘With 3,200 dams, Maharashtra at risk of Kerala-like floods’

27th Aug, 2018

The devastation caused by the floods in Kerala could be a preview to a similar disaster in-waiting in several cities and town of Maharashtra, where a combination of heavy rains, poor dam management and builder-driven encroachments in the flood control line could lead...


Motorists stuck in traffic may suffer from road rage depression doctors

26th Aug, 2018

The long wait in traffic and bad roads has lead to a rise in irritation and anger among motorists which could lead to road rage, anxiety and in some cases also depression, claim mental health experts....


AK Joshi students shine bright at international science contest bag bronze

25th Aug, 2018

Four students from Thane's AK Joshi School have made the city as well as the country proud by bagging the bronze medal at the recently held science exhibition in China. From among 40 budding science enthusiasts across the world, this team of young scientists won accolades....


Thane commuters leave early to reach on time, over five hour spent travelling

23rd Aug, 2018

In order to beat the peak hour rush and make sure that they reach offices in time, Thane city residents have turned their clocks almost an hour ahead and have scheduled their commute accordingly...


Toll waiver relieving, traffic snarls at Mulund

22nd Aug, 2018

Irrespective of the toll waiver being implemented in order to ease traffic congestion in the city, there was huge traffic jam during the morning peak hours on Tuesday due to breakdown of two vehicles and slow moving traffic because of the potholes...


Students go beyond traditional courses; opt for specialized ones

20th Aug, 2018

With the increasing popularity of specialized courses like Bachelor of accounts and finance, Bachelor of business administration, Bachelor of mass media and many more, city-based academicians said that there has been a significant drop in the number of students opting for traditional...


Thane : Mumbra bypass may be thrown open by September 10

19th Aug, 2018

Motorists may get some relief from the traffic congestion as the repair and renovation work of Mumbra bypass is expected to end by September 10. So far, 40% of the work is complete and the state authorities are hopeful that the eight-lane new road will soon be able to take....


TMC plans transparent glass walkway from MH School to Jambli to beautify Masunda

18th Aug, 2018

The Masunda lake precincts is set for a complete revamp with a transparent glass walkway to replace the age-old paver block path that circles around this 'Jewel of Thane'. The civic administration and the public space designers are believed to be working..


Minority quota seats opened for FYJC students after fourth list

18th Aug, 2018

With the special round for admissions to the First-Year-Junior College (FYJC) admission to begin from Saturday, academicians have advised applicants against cherry-picking and to quickly claim a seat in the allotted colleges..


Water conservation, housing for poor priority, says new collector

15th Aug, 2018

Senior bureaucrat Rajesh Narvekar, who took over as the new collector of Thane district on Tuesday, said that housing for the economically weaker section and water conservation will top his agenda...


City aces ‘Transportation’ in Ease of Living Index, evokes mixed response

14th Aug, 2018

The announcement of Thane ranking sixth in the all-India Ease of Living Index released by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs on Monday has brought in considerable cheer among activists and residents of the city..


Gen X uses digital network for positive social change

12th Aug, 2018

From voicing their opinions through an array of political limericks or crafting poetries on stereotypes existing in our society and highlighting key social issues with the help of social media platforms, the Gen X seems to be making the most of the digital network.


Traffic woes continue to haunt motorists on Sat

12th Aug, 2018

After having a harrowing time on Friday evening, traffic woes continued to haunt motorists on Saturday morning as well. This was due to the unusual rush of revellers travelling out of the city to celebrate gatari. The ongoing civil works also added to the problems.


Bad roads, civic work bring Thane to a crawl

11th Aug, 2018

Thousands of motorists travelling from Thane to their workplaces in Mumbai faced massive inconvenience during the morning peak hours of Friday thanks to ongoing projects and potholes surfacing on city roads coupled with the motormen’s agitation that delayed their schedules by several hours.


Public Garden at Dhokali Left in a Shambles, Closed for Over a Year for ‘Repair’

7th Aug, 2018

A well-appointed sprawling public garden next to the Nandibaba temple, Dhokali continues be in a state of chronic neglect by the civic administration here has been closed for all recreation activities for over a year now, inviting bitter criticism...


Thane : Gatari Feasting Starts Early This Year

6th Aug, 2018

Although the holy month of Shravan is set to kick off from next Sunday and Gatari Amavasya is to be observed on Saturday, Maharashtrian families across the lake city seem to have begun celebrations a week early this time...


July Downpour Saw 156 Tree Falls in City

5th Aug, 2018

Heavy monsoon showers and accompanying gusty winds seen last month uprooted as many as 156 full grown trees across the lake-city, data compiled by the civic disaster management cell has revealed...


City Areas Look Ceaner After Residents Give Up On Plastic

3rd Aug, 2018

Citizen activists of Thane city claim that 20 per cent of the streets and public places in the city look much cleaner thanks to the drop in plastic materials....


Green revolution: Thane district surpasses plantation target

2nd Aug, 2018

THANE: With an outstanding 35.7 lakh successful tree plantations across the district in the span of a month, Thane district has not only achieved its target,...


3% rise in cut-off of FYJC third merit list in city, lesser

1st Aug, 2018

Thane: The third merit list for admissions to the first year junior college (FYJC) declared on Tuesday morning showed a rise of around three per cent in the cut-off,...


Over 13% of state staff are Marathas, shows government data

1st Aug, 2018

MUMBAI: The representation of the Maratha community in the state government and other semi-government establishments including local bodies, aided educational institutions,...


Tenure in Thane was most satisfying post of my career

31st July, 2018

Thane: Police commissioner Param Bir Singh on his last day on Monday said that his 42-months tenure in Thane was the “most satisfying post of his career spanning nearly three decades”...


TMC drew 203MLD excess water over 3 years: Report

28th July, 2018

Thane: The Thane Municipal Corporation TMC received 203 million litres of excess water supply over the last three years which experts say could possibly be equal to the daily...


Plastic collection: Thane Municipal Corporation’attends to 250 requests

25th July, 2018

THANE: As many as 250 requests for plastic< collection were attended to in the past one month alone by the Thane Municipal Corporation’s TMC WhatsApp helpline launched specifically for door-to-door...


Bird watching is a new weekend getaway for Thaneites

23rd July, 2018

THANE: As many trekking and picnic spots in the district have been out of reach during the the monsoon for safety reasons, many nature enthusiasts...


Increased FSI may boost redevelopment of old Thane buildings, feel experts

21st July, 2018

Thane: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis's announcement to grant 2 floor space index FSI for redevelopment of buildings in old Thane has brought cheer...


FOBs on 3 busy roads in lake Thane on the cards

20th July, 2018

THANE: The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) wants to construct foot overbridges (FOBs) on three busy highways of the city to provide safe and easy access for pedestrians from the dense traffic movement....


Thane goes WiFi, civic body installs 415 transmitters

19th July, 2018

THANE: The civic body has installed 415 transmitters across the city, providing free wireless internet services to Thaneites....


New station near Thane may be ready in 2 years

07th July, 2018

Thane: If all goes as planned, the alternate railway station between Thane and Mulund could be made operative within two years, claim officials from the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC)....


Thane to get 100 e-charge stations for bikes, cars

05th July, 2018

THANE: Gearing up for the new-age electric to roll out on the streets shortly, the Thane municipal administration has drawn up plans to set-up a good 100 public electric charging stations across the lake city...


Residents worry over missing drainage lids in city, demand survey

02nd July, 2018

Thane: The missing or damaged lids over drainage lines and manholes in the city has become a cause of concern for residents who fear these unguarded gaping holes...


Month-long tree plantation drive kick started, over 10K sapling planted on Day 1

02nd July, 2018

Thane: Armed with small and big saplings, shovels, and in some cases sacks of fertile soil, hundreds of civic and administrative officials, environmentalists, citizens, students and many others flocked...


Thane school adopts village in Yeoor Hill

29 June 2018

Smt. Sulochanadevi Singhania School in Thane has initiated the 'adopt-a-village' project at Jambulpada in the Yeoor Hills region.....


Workshop on National Children’s Science Congress held

27 June 2018

As many as 60 young science enthusiasts from various city-based schools discussed the need to embrace practical approach to learning science in a bid to make it more engaging.....


City Women to Pray for their Hubby’s Long Life, well being on Vat Purnima Today

27 June 2018

Dressed in new sarees, adorned with gold jewellery, green bangles, red bindi and traditional nose ring, married women from Maharashtrian families will celebrate Vat Purnima on Wednesday.....


Rain Effect : Air Quality in Lake City gets Better

26 June 2018

The air quality in Thane city has turned better by 33 per cent following a heavy downpour since Sunday....


On a Swachh note: City schools give students lessons on zero-waste mgmt

25 June 2018

THANE: Teaching children the need and methods to segregate and manage their household waste is a crucial part of the community to turn Thane into a zero waste and Swachh city, academicians from various city schools believe....


Vets alert pet owners to look out for diseases like gastro, distemper in rains

25 June 2018

Thane: It’s not only humans that get affected by the changing weather situations. The drop and rise in mercury levels also affects the furry animals, especially the rains...


Dry and Dull Yeoor forest turns Flowery with Blooming Beauties

19 June 2018

Be it with the mushrooming bundles of the white Kuli Fodshi, or the blooming pink and white Gulabi Karnful on the trees and flowering of numerous types of lilies, the onset of monsoon seems to have brought with it a new life to the dry Yeoor forest....


Residents see Red as TMC plans to Stop Trash Collection from big hsg Complexes

17 June 2018

The municipal administration’s decision to stop collection of trash from big residential societies from June 15 has drawn the ire of residents and activists who fear it could lead to health hazards...


Guerrilla Gardening takes Root in Mumbai

17 June 2018

Exhausted with the overbearing grey concrete that is creeping up on the city like some futuristic horror film, a growing number of people have decided to do their bit to cultivate little green utopias, sometimes as rebel gardeners...


Thane Schools Organise FYJC Form Filling Sessions

14 June 2018

As the First Year Junior College (FYJC) online admissions are scheduled to begin from Thursday, the rush to reserve a seat in the best institute during this month-long enrolment..


Monsoon showers lure migratory birds to wetlands in search of food and breeding grounds

11 June 2018

In addition to bringing citizens a much needed respite from the sweltering heat and toxic air, monsoon showers in and around the lake city for the last few days...


Risky affair : Vandana flyover not ready but motorists start using it

07 June 2018

Commuters who are using Vandana-Khopat flyover may be putting not only theirs, but also the lives of other motorists in danger as they are using the yet-to-be completed flyover...


Only Pre-monsoon Showers yet, but 27 tree fall incidents Reported in Thane

06 June 2018

With pre-monsoon showers lashing the city, a string of tree fall incidents were witnessed in different parts of the city.....


Thaneites Strive towards making the Thane a Greener Place

06 June 2018

Even as the pre-monsoon showers since the last two days had uprooted many fully-grown trees across the lake city, dozens of Thaneites spent Tuesday morning making up for this loss by plainting more trees....


5 New Weather Stations inaugurated on World Environment Day

06 June 2018

Six weather monitoring stations were inaugurated in the city by civic chief Sanjeev Jaiswal on Tuesday on the occasion of World Environment Day....


E-bus Launch : TMC hopes to Spark eco-friendly Commuting Trend

06 June 2018

The Thane municipal administration, on Tuesday, unveiled its first electricity-powered bus that will soon be inducted in the Thane public transport fleet.....


Mumbai : Race for sought-after degree courses to hot up

31 May 2018

The last of Class XII results, for HSC, has brought cheer to many with a higher number of students scoring above 90% and Mumbai cornering the largest share......


Thane Students lift Success rate to 89.53% from previous year, Girls outperform Boys

31 May 2018

While there has been a drop in the overall success rate in the Thane division, students of Thane city have scored better in HSC exam this year.....


Thane Schools Cheer as many Score cent percent in CBSE Class X exam

30 May 2018

On Tuesday, the campuses across city schools were filled with excitement and jubilation after the CBSE Class X results were declared...


Gearing up for rains, TMC asks Thaneites to ensure stability of trees on their premises

28 May 2018

The municipal corporation has now fixed the responsibility of ensuring stability and safety of full grown trees within private properties, including residential or commercial....


TMC plans underground metro route to link old & new Thane

27 May 2018

The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) is planning an underground route for the internal metro linking the old and new Thane metro stations as the dense localities along the stretch is proving to be a hindrance....


CR plans to approach TMC to deploy hygiene marshals to rein in litterbugs at Thane station

26 May 2018

The Central Railways is mulling to approach the municipal corporation to deploy its team of beat marshals to rein in litterbugs at Thane railway station....


Dead fish float at lake in Hari Om Nagar due to toxins

25 May 2018

Hundreds of dead small fish were found floating at Bhoir lake in the man-made lake at Hari Om Nagar on Thursday. Experts have attributed this to the high toxin levels and lack of dissolved oxygen in the water....


40% Pre-monsoon Nullah Cleaning yet to be taken up

25 May 2018

With barely a week left for the completion of the pre-monsoon nullah cleaning drive deadline, the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) revealed that 40 per cent of the work is still remaining....


Locals Nurturing Biodiversity will soon benefit from its trade

25 May 2018

In an attempt to ensure that the local denizens of every region, who are responsible for the conservation of the natural resources in their area...


CM Devendra Fadnavis inaugurates Kopri rd widening Project, Traffic not to be hit just yet

22 May 2018

The widening of the Kopri bridge into an eight-lane road will be achieved by December 2019 and will be undertaken in phases so as to ensure minimal disruption to traffic movement between Thane and Mumbai, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Monday...


A Walk to Remember : Young Minds Curious about Butterflies visit Kopri’s Botanical Garden

21 May 2018

Armed with their binoculars and mini butterfly encyclopaedia, a group of over a dozen schoolchildren flocked to Kopri’s Dattaji Salvi botanical garden and participated...


Don't let Heavy Vehicles Enter Thane During Peak Hours : Locals

21 May 2018

When contacted Amit Kale, deputy commissioner of police, Thane traffic, says that heavy vehicles are not allowed during peak hours. As a result, Thanekars want heavy vehicles including trucks and buses to be banned from Thane roads during peak hours....


Doctors, Path Labs asked to Register, but TMC yet to Fine Tune System

20 May 2018

The callous approach of the municipal health department was once again highlighted after it was revealed that the civic team had not even bothered to prepare any format before coercing doctors and pathology labs in the city to apply for registration....


It’s not a Clean Sweep for Thane City in Swachh Top Three List

20 May 2018

Despite the extra efforts by the municipal corporation to beautify the city and the plethora of citizen-initiated cleanliness drives over the past year, the lake-city failed to make it to this year’s Swachh Survekshan list as one of the cleanest cities....


Thane : CM sanctions Rs 350 crore for development of Ulhasnagar

19 May 2018

A total of Rs 350 crore has been sanctioned for the development of Ulhasnagar at a meeting held at Shahyadri guest house addressed by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis....


Beating all odds : Student scores 61% despite chicken pox

18 May 2018

Beating all odds, a 15-year-old student from Dnyan Ganga Education Trust managed to secure 61.6% in the ICSE board despite suffering from chicken pox during the exam period....


Civic Works on Roads may Delay tests for Metro IV

17 May 2018

The ongoing road widening, highway repair and flyover construction works undertaken in Thane city may possibly delay the schedule...


Shiv Sena bags key TMC Standing Committee Post

17 May 2018

The ruling Shiv Sena on Wednesday bagged the key post of the standing committee chairperson following a last minute withdrawal by BJP nominee and NCP’s apparent boycott of the poll process....


Thane’s 50% ICSE Students Score Aabove 90% Marks

15 May 2018

Sweets, outings and celebrations filled school campuses and homes in Thane on Monday as every Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) school in the city saw cent per cent results....


NCP Workers Stage Protest to Abolish toll at Mulund

15 May 2018

The city unit of the NCP on Monday staged a throaty protest at the Mulund toll naka demanding the abolition of the ‘seemingly never-ending toll’ and ease of passage for city motorists...


Sudden Water Cuts in Parts of City Upset Thaneites

13 May 2018

Residents of Ghodbunder Road and neighbouring areas have been witnessing water cuts since the last couple of days, forcing them to rely on the thriving tanker water...


Bus Service on Cards to woo Streetkids to Attend Signal School

12 May 2018

In order to reach out to a maximum number of streetchildren across the city and to encourage them to join the ‘signal school’ at Teen Haath Naka, a bus service is being planned for these kids from the next academic year...


TMC Plans to Increase Public Roads under Cluster Redevpt

10 May 2018

If all goes as planned, then the city could soon boast of a three-fold increase in the network of public roads putting an end to the recurring problem of parking and crawling traffic.


Repair work on Mumbra Bypass begins, Throws Traffic out of Gear

09 May 2018

Over thousands of commuters were inconvenienced due to the Mumbra Bypass which was shutdown for repair work, due to which all the heavy vehicle traffic was diverted on the interior lanes of Thane city...


Bullet Train Route Survey to be Finalised by May End

08 May 2018

The survey for finalizing the route of the ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train route passing through Diva has reached its final stage and is likely to be completed by this month end following which the negotiations over acquisitions will start, informed officials....


Plastic ban : ‘3-month Relief is Defeating the Purpose’

07 May 2018

While the state government has extended the deadline to dispose of polyethylene and plastic items like spoons, containers etc....


Thane Metro DPR to be Ready in 2 Months

05 May 2018

The detailed project report (DPR) of Thane Metro will be ready in another two months. The DPR will be submitted to the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC), which had asked MahaMetro to prepare the same...


Soon, take a Ferry from Thane to Mumbai, Government Orders Study

29 Apr 2018

The daily rigorous commute between Thane and Mumbai, and Thane and Panvel could soon turn into a pleasant breezy ride. The Union ministry of surface transport and inland...


Route, Location of Stns for PRTS to be finalized by Next Month

28 Apr 2018

The first phase of the personal rapid transport system (PRTS) will soon be implemented in Thane and Mumbra and the routes and locations of the stations will be finalized by next month, said officials....


Waterways Project worth Rs 661 crore gets in-Principle nod

26 Apr 2018

The first phase of the inland waterways route linking Vasai-Thane-Kalyan has received an in-principle approval from the department of Union surface transport and waterways paving way for the Thane...


Electric-Powered TMT Buses may hit City Roads by May End

24 Apr 2018

If all goes as planned then Thaneites may be able to get a cool and comfortable ride in the much awaited electric-powered buses by the end of summer season....


Board Games are Pass Camps in Artificial Intelligence hit among Kids

24 Apr 2018

Gone are the days when board games like ludo, scrabble, monopoly and the likes used to be a favourite past time for kids during vacations. In this technology-driven age, tec-based toys....


In artificial Intelligence Age, many School Teachers Unaware of Concept

24 Apr 2018

The number of youth showing interest in the world of artificial intelligence has increased drastically in recent times. However, many schoolteachers are still oblivious of the existence of this concept....


Tenders Floated for Infra work Outside new Thane Station

21 Apr 2018

The municipal corporation has invited tenders for the construction of approach roads and bus stations at the new Thane railway station.....


From planting Trees to Car-Pooling, Thaneites take steps to Protect Nature

21 Apr 2018

With the temperature and sea levels rising across the globe, glaciers on the verge of melting and forest and mangrove cover massacared mindlessly, a group of earth warriors have taken up the responsibility of protecting the environment..


Thane gets its First Colourful Slum Pocket, 4,000 more to be Painted

20 Apr 2018

With the temperature and sea levels rising across the globe, glaciers on the verge of melting and forest and mangrove cover massacared mindlessly, a group of earth warriors have taken up the responsibility of protecting the environment..


Pokhran Road 2 gets a Green touch, Footpath Garden Opened

10 Apr 2018

The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) inaugurated a unique footpath garden on Saturday alongside Pokhran Road 2. The garden is part of the beautification project that has been undertaken by the civic body in its road widening plan around a year ago...


TMC Launches Multipurpose Tax Portal

10 Apr 2018

The Thane municipal corporation (TMC) on Saturday launched a multi-purpose web portal called my property tax portal. The website, which earlier was restricted to just bill payments, will now allow users to get updates..


Thane's First Slum Waste Management Initiative Runs into Trouble

10 Apr 2018

After segregating, weighing and handing over waste to the civic garbage collection vans for almost a year in Azad Nagar 2 slum area, the city's first slum waste management initiative seems to have died down slowly.....


4 months on, rent-a-cycle scheme yet to take off

17 Dec 2017

Nearly four months after its inauguration, the much-hyped bicycle-sharing facility is yet to take off as the municipal corporation has reportedly failed to provide basic infrastructure to make the initiative fully operational.


Train Commute along Thane-Diva stretch to get Colourful, Pleasant

14 Dec 2017

Civic chief Sanjeev Jaiswal plans to colour the compound walls along the railway tracks between Thane and Diva with an aim to make the nearly 12km-long stretch a pleasing experience for commuters...


Winter bliss : Thane Cyclists enjoy Pedaling in Foggy Mornings

14 Dec 2017

While the foggy and cool mornings over the past few days have slowed down traffic due to the low visibility, it seems to have also attracted a new section of cyclists to the city roads and makeshift cycling tracks...


Set up own wet waste mgmt system, TMC tells big socs & commercial units

13 Dec 2017

The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has instructed housing societies with 5,000 square metre area and commercial units generating over 100kg of waste daily to set up their own wet waste management systems before January 1, 2018.....


Low Quality Maintenance Work Done in Auditoriums : Activists

13 Dec 2017

The slab collapse at Gadkari Rangayatan auditorium last week has once again exposed the inferior quality of maintenance work carried out by the Thane.....


Wheels of Change: Scrapped TMT Buses may soon turn into toilets for women in city

13 Dec 2017

If all goes well then the Thane Municipal Transport body may soon convert buses that are meant to be scrapped into washrooms, exclusively for women. These washrooms will be parked at crowded spots in the city.....


4-day Times Sanskruti Art festival to show its Colours yet again in City

8 Dec 2017

The picturesque Upvan Lake will come alive once again with the illumination of its periphery to extend a rousing reception to the much-awaited Thane's Times Sanskruti Art Festival.....


At 817 Commuters/Bus Daily, TMT among most Crowded Transport

7 Dec 2017

The TMT ferries an average of nearly 817 passengers per bus daily making it one of the most crowded public transport services in the entire of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR)....


Green Plans being Chalked out for dist, ‘Saving Forest Cover main Focus’

6 Dec 2017

From wiping out illegal encroachments in green zones to expanding green cover manifold by bringing the numerous state-wide environmental projects to the district, IFS officer Rajendra Kadam, who took over the reins of the Chief Conservator of Forests (Thane) last week...


Implement Better Safety Steps on GB Road : Residents, Activists

6 Dec 2017

After a spate of accidents involving heavy vehicles carrying hazardous chemicals on the highways in recent times, residents and activists have claimed for better safety measures to be adopted by authorities...


Thane District Records Decade’s Highest Rainfall this Season

5 Dec 2017

The district witnessed the strongest monsoon of the decade this year recording a total rainfall of 3206.4mm across the seven talukas from June to September...


Brace for snarls on Eastern Express Highway, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg soon

30 Nov 2017

In the coming months motorists will have to face long traffic snarls on Eastern Express Highway (EEH) and Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg (LBS) due to commencement of civil construction work for Wadala-Thane-Kasarvadavli Metro-4 corridor...


Old Thane-New Thane Theme Park

30 Nov 2017

An initiative by Thane MLA Pratap Sarnaik to construct a theme park in Thane to create awareness of the history of the city...


Thane Petrol Station Shuts Down After Motorists Protest For Diluting Petrol With Water

30 Nov 2017

Teen Hath Naka Fuel Pump Station In Trouble After Several Motorists, Whose Refuelled Vehicles Broke Down, Allege That Petrol Was Diluted With Water; Police Shut Station Until Probe Is Complete....


Nitin Company gets noisiest Junction tag; Pokhran Road follows suit

28 Nov 2017

THANE: With every passing day vehicular traffic and construction work in the city have been on the rise. This has led to a rise in noise pollution. Honking is one of the major reasons for a rise in decibel levels, especially at major junctions of the city....


33% Housing Societies fail to Submit Audited Accounts

28 Nov 2017

MUMBAI: Around 20,000 housing societies in the Mumbai metropolitan region have not submitted their audited finances for the 2017-18 fiscal to the cooperatives department even after extensions to the September deadline....


Over 3,000 Start their Day on A Fit Note at Happy Streets

27 Nov 2017

THANE: The much-awaited Happy Streets Season-VI was back with a bang on Thane streets. The event got off to a spectacular start on Sunday morning with over 3,000 fitness freaks streaming into the no-vehicle zone of Gladys Alvares Road from as early as 7am....


Sports is Serious Business for theseTrainers who go on to Inspire Others

27 Nov 2017

THANE:'Sports teaches you character, it teaches you to play by the rules, it teaches you to know what it feels like to win and lose - it teaches you about life,' once said Billie Jean King, an American former World No. 1 professional tennis player. Many youngsters have taken inspiration....


Bird-Watchers' Conclave begins in Thane Today

25 Nov 2017

MUMBAI: In cities, their suburbs, and outskirts, as forest patches and wetlands shrink to make way for the advancing asphalt and concrete, habitats lose connectivity, impacting species' ability to get where they need to go to find food, water, shelter, and mates.....


Slab Collapses in Thane; Senior Citizen Klled

25 Nov 2017

THANE: A senior citizen was killed while three others suffered injuries after part of a third floor slab of a 20 year old building collpased in the Wagle estate area of Thane city.....


First of its kind Bio Diversity Park Ready since 7 Months but Still Shut for Done

24 Nov 2017

More than seven months after completion, the ambitious and first-of-its-kind bio-diversity park along Saket Road still hasn't been thrown open to the public. This is because the officials haven't received an appointment by the forest minister to inaugurate the park....


Pharmacy gets Notice for Selling Medicines meant to Treat Animals

22 Nov 2017

A pharmacist and partner of a pharmacy in Naupada have been booked by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for allegedly selling drugs to patients, which were wrongly labelled and meant to treat animals...


World Television Day just another Day for Thaneites as the Idiot Box Loses its Charm

22 Nov 2017

While the main source of entertainment, the television (TV), was the most sought after visual mass media once upon a time, its relevance today seems limited with the reach of social media and the internet...


With High Pollution Levels, Thaneites may soon be Gasping for a Whiff of Fresh Air

22 Nov 2017

Breathless, could be the one word that can describe the life in the lake city. A study by the municipal administration has revealed that more than 90% of the over 22 lakh population live....


Public Participation in Policy Planning Plays a key Role in Managing Civic Affairs

20 Nov 2017

Urban planning appears to be in a crisis. Dictated more by private capital and the ambitious outlook of the planners, our cities are witnessing a skewed development pattern, given the increasing disconnect with the people it is meant to serve.....


Maharashtra to Push for E-Bikes for Delivery of Food, Goods

20 Nov 2017

The state transport department plans to push for electric bikes for delivery of food and other goods here to reduce pollution on roads.....


Raj Thackeray to hold anti-hawkers rally in Thane on Nov 18

18 Nov 2017

Continuing his party’s campaign against hawkers around railway stations in Mumbai, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has decided to hold a rally in Thane on Saturday....


City traffic dept get tech savvy, use tabs to jot down reports

17 Nov 2017

In a move to streamline internal communication bumpers and reduce the use of paper, the city traffic department has switched to digital technology to share daily reports with their seniors....


Jaggery, dates ladoos make way in Thaneites homes as winter sets in

17 Nov 2017

With winter fast approaching, the aroma of jaggery and sesame seed ladoos, ghee, jaggery barfis and other such delicacies has overpowered the bylanes of the lake city...


MMRDA appoints three contractors for MTHL

16 Nov 2017

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) executive committee, headed by chairman Sumit Mallick, and chief secretary, government of Maharashtra, on Thursday, accorded administrative approval to the appointment of three contractors to construct all three packages of the 22-km Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL)....


Thane Theme Park to Showcase City’s Landmarks

16 Nov 2017

You can soon see all the popular landmarks of Thane by visiting in one park. The work on the park has been going on for eight months and it will cost Rs16 crore. The first theme park in the city, the Old Thane New Thane theme park coming up at the Patilipada signal at Ghodbunder is set to open around first week of December....


Eco­friendly ride : You can travel on electric bus in Thane from January

16 Nov 2017

GREEN WAY For the first time, TMC will invest in buses at zero cost; appointed agency will look after operations for 10 years.If all goes as per the Thane Municipal Corporation’s (TMC) plans, 10 new electric buses are set hit the road by the end of this year....


Saket-Gaimukh Shoreline Road may Face Hurdles as NGT stays Construction in CRZ

13 Nov 2017

The ambitious Saket-Gaimukh shoreline road plan drafted by the TMC and MMRDA could possibly run into environmental hurdles after the National Green Tribunal (NGT) recently stayed all construction proposals falling within the coastal zone....


Thaneites Feel the Chill as Temp Drops to 21C

13 Nov 2017

Since last week the city has been witnessing a slight drop in temperatures, especially at night. But this cool climate will be short-lived as temperatures will shoot up by a few notches in the days to come....


‘Skill Development Centres needed in City to Guide Budding Entrepreneurs’

12 Nov 2017

Bitten by the bugs of ideation, innovation, experimentation, risk and entrepreneurship, youngsters across the nation seem to have been shunning traditional and stable jobs to start their own ventures in a variety of sectors over the past few years...


10 Electric AC Buses likely to Hit City Roads by Jan 2018

12 Nov 2017

Close on the heels of Mumbai, commuters from Thane will also be able to avail the services of 10 hi-tech electric powered buses that are likely to be deployed by January next year in the city....


TMC offers 3 options to Dist for alternate Stn Land Transfer

11 Nov 2017

The municipal corporation has presented three options before the state health department for handing over the required part of land from its regional mental health hospital for developing an alternate railway station on the Central Railway route between Thane and Mulund...


TMT adds 39 New Buses on Ghodbunder-Mira Road Corridor

10 Nov 2017

As many as 39 new buses inducted to the TMT fleet on Thursday will soon be plying on the busy Ghodbunder and Mira Road corridor....


TCS Centralises City Operations into One Centre in Thane; to House 30,000 Employees

8 Nov 2017

As part of consolidating its operations in the megapolis spread across multiple locations, largest software exporter Tata Consultancy ServicesBSE -1.10 % today launched a new campus at the suburban Thane that can house 30,000 people....


It’s Official : Mumbai to Goa ferry Service Starts Next Month

8 Nov 2017

Road, air and now, sea: starting December 2017, you will have a slightly sexier way to arrive in India’s sunshine state. The much-awaited ferry service from Mumbai to Goa is all set to launch next month, Union minister Nitin Gadkari announced on Tuesday....


Bird Watchers from Thane Eagerly await Salim Ali Bird Count

7 Nov 2017

Bird watchers and avifauna enthusiasts from Thane will participate in the Salim Ali bird count on November 12. Equipped with their binoculars, cameras and a list of species of birds provided to them by the Bombay Natural History Society...


‘Mindset Change is the Key to Clean Campaign’

5 Nov 2017

Whether it is the outcome of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-year-old nationwide Swachha Bharat Abhiyan or a delayed impact of the Sant Gadgebaba Swachhata Abhiyan started by former deputy chief minister and Late RR Patil in 1999...


Now Experience North Pole Feel in City; Snow World on the Cards

5 Nov 2017

The municipal corporation is working towards recreating the sub-zero terrains of the polar region within the humid confines of the lake city, by developing a snow world theme park in Kolshet.


From Making Soaps to Learning Dinning Etiquettes Kids make most of their Vacation

5 Nov 2017

With space on the Thane railway platforms getting crunched due to the construction of foot-over-bridges, activists fear that the commuter safety is at an increasing risk.


‘Platform Space Filled with Foot-over-bridges Pillars, food stalls, no Space left for Commuters’

3 Nov 2017

With space on the Thane railway platforms getting crunched due to the construction of foot-over-bridges, activists fear that the commuter safety is at an increasing risk.


Special Mega Block between Mulund and Thane Stations

3 Nov 2017

The Central Railway will operate a five hours traffic and power block on the Up slow line between Mulund and Thane stations on the intervening nights of November 3- 4 and 4-5 for undertaking repairs on the Kopari bridge on the Eastern Express Highway.


Realty Projects to get Only One-Year Deadline Extension

2 Nov 2017

The central government, which had jolted builders when it introduced a real estate regulatory law last year, maintained that a limited permissible one-year extension..


Repairs yet to begin for Parsik tunnel

1 Nov 2017

The Parsik tunnel finds itself in a precarious condition because of the slums that have mushroomed on it. Multiple leakages inside the tunnel through which water spurts onto passing trains and its ceiling is cracked


Thane Smart City Project: Works worth Rs 700 crore Approved

31th October 2017

The works were approved in a meeting chaired by Board's chairman Manu Srivastava. The Board has been constituted jointly by Thane Municipal Corporation and the Maharashtra government...


Thane district's share in Maha GDP on rise, may overtake Mumbai's in future

30th October 2017

Thane district is expected to replace Greater Mumbai as the prime economic hub of the state. The projection has been made by The Energy and Resource Institute (TERI), Delhi, in its report 'Assessing Climate Change Vulnerability and Adaptation Strategies for Maharashtra'.


Metro between Kalyan-Bhiwandi & Thane to cut down travel time

27th October 2017

The freshly approved metro connect between Thane and Bhiwandi-Kalyan could soon cut down the travel time between these cities to barely 40 minutes compared to the present arduous two hour journey made via the dense road or railways.


TMC plans sops for hsg socs conserving green cover in city

27th October 2017

The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) now wants to encourage residents to participate in conservation of the green cover in their respective areas.


State CAG audit points out to Rs 1.56 crore loss in TMC waste disposal over the years

27th October 2017

An audit by the state comptroller and auditor general (CAG) has punched holes in the waste disposal process of the Thane civic body pointing out to financial losses to the tune of Rs 1.56 crore over the last few years.


From Oct 23, 'smart' registration certificates for new cars, bikes in Thane

23rd October 2017

Starting October 23, the regional transport department will have over registration certificates (RC) in the form of smartcards. This will be given to all those who will be purchasing two-wheelers and cars from Monday.


Show utmost care for animals during Diwali celebrations: Thane veterinarians

20th October 2017

City-based veterinarians have cautioned animal lovers and pet owners to take preventive measures to ensure that animals are not scared or injured due to the noise or the spark emitted by firecrackers.


City marks Chhoti Diwali with holy bath, exchange of sweets

19th October 2017

Lake city was twinkling like a star as people lit diyas and removed rangolis outside their homes, marking the onset of Diwali. Thaneites put up strings of led lights, fairy lights and lanterns to celebrate Diwali with full enthusiasm.


Realty business hit, TMC earns less revenue in H1 of 2017-18

17th October 2017

The property market seems to have taken a beating in Thane as builders and redevelopment contractors are apparently slow-peddling on new projects, considering that the Thane civic body's collections from development charges, payable by builders, has hit rock bottom to just Rs 184 crore in the last six months.


Thaneites go eco-friendly this Diwali: Bamboo, jute, cloth & cardboard rock

14th October 2017

Be it a vibrant variety of cane, jute and cloth made kandils or reusable floating rangolis and traditional clay diyas, many stores have gone a step ahead and ensured that all their Diwali decorations are made from eco-friendly material in an attempt to be a part of the green celebrations this year.


Bombay HC lifts stay on OCs to Ghodbunder Road buildings

13th October 2017

The Bombay high court on Wednesday lifted its stay on grant of occupation and commencement certificates to new constructions and building projects on Ghodbunder Road in Thane


Proposed 6-km freeway between Shilphata & Kalwa may ease traffic

12th October 2017

The state public works department is mulling constructing a freeway between Shilphata and Kalwa to ensure a smooth and faster dispersal of traffic between Thane, Mumbai and Panvel, Pune on the old highway.


If tapped well, city could have collected water for 900 days

12th October 2017

The city witnessed one of the strongest monsoon season this year that could have otherwise ensured the water supply requirement of over 900 days for the city if it was tapped properly by the authorities.


23% infants not fully vaccinated, TMC to start 4-month-long drive

12th October 2017

More than 23 per cent of the over 27,000 new-born and infants from the deprived pockets in the city have not been completely vaccinated and could be susceptible to infectious diseases and at risk of untimely death, said officials in the civic health department.


Sudden temperature change from hot to cold makes people feel ‘sick’

10th October 2017

The fluctuating temperature due to the sudden rains in the evenings and blistering heat during daytime has given a cold and cough to almost everyone in the city.


Rs 150 cr due: Why is TMC lenient towards traders, ask activists

10th October 2017

Citizen activists' from Thane are planning to launch a no-tax payment agitation starting next month protesting the apparent lenient approach of the TMC towards the octroi default payments.


Kopri Bridge Work to Kick off by Jan

9th October 2017

In a major relief for lakhs of motorists plying daily between Mumbai and Thane, the construction work to release the bottleneck at Kopri road overbridge (RoB) in Thane..


Trans-Harbour rly Commuters Ffume Over Revised Timetable

9th October 2017

Commuters travelling on the Trans-Harbour route are upset with the recent revision in the timetable which, they claim, focuses more on Panvel route, leaving commuters travelling on the Sanpada-Vashi sector with less services....


Two-wheelers out, Space under Nitin flyover Turned into Recreation Zone

9th October 2017

From a neglected, poorly lit place that was occupied by garbage cans and two-wheelers, the space below Cadbury-Nitin Company flyover has undergone a complete transformation. The area has been used as a recreational spot for Thaneites.


City Vendors see Lack of Spark in Sale of Firecrackers

9th October 2017

he Diwali festival is just around the corner and shops across the city have already started selling diyas, lanterns and rangoli. However, the sale of firecrackers in the city has gone down this season.


Kendriya Vidyalaya Assures Anxious Parents of Timely Portion Completion

8th October 2017

In an attempt to reassure anxious parents of students from the Kendriya Vidyalaya school about the timely completion of curriculum, the school's authorities have put up a notice on their website declaring that completion of curriculum is their top priority.


Piramal Finance to Invest Rs 280 crores, in Puranik’s Project in Thane

5th October 2017

Piramal Enterprises, through its subsidiary Piramal Finance (PFL), will invest Rs 280 crores in Puranik’s flagship project ‘Puranik City Reserva’, in Thane. “We hope that this will be a long and rich relationship with the Puranik Group, which has a demonstrated track record of execution in the Thane micro market.


‘Hawker menace must be tackled, more entry & exit points need of the hour at stations’

5th Oct 2017

The hawker menace on the railway bridges and near the entry and exit points seems to be the pressing issue that has been plaguing the Thane suburban network.


TMC to redraw DP for cluster redevelopment zones

5th Oct 2017

The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) is likely to start designing micro development plans (DP) soon for each of the eight cluster stretches identified in the city for implementing the redevelopment project to ensure a planned zone with all amenities.


Students of KV’s class I to V to resume school at building in Naval area from today

3rd Oct 2017

After six long weeks of an unscheduled vacation, students of Kendriya Vidyalaya's class I to V will resume their studies at a building in the Naval area of the Air Force Station on Tuesday.

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