Articles by G Mohiuddin Jeddy
5 boats in Uran caught violating 61-day fishing ban
The fisheries department has caught five mechanised boats for fishing in the high seas at Karanja Port in Uran, at a time when the annual 61-day fishing ban is in effect. The controversy over the ban has erupted once again with the fishing community from Uran questioning its enforcement.
Published on Jun 15, 2025 05:44 AM IST
Vegetable prices jump over 50% as arrivals fall and crop damaged due to rains
The early arrival of monsoon in some parts of the state has hit the vegetable crop, which is highly perishable, hard. The damage to the crop and transportation issues has drastically reduced its arrival at the wholesale market, leading to a sudden spurt in the prices.
Published on Jun 13, 2025 07:16 AM IST
Over 100 NMMC teachers set for transfer after a decade in same post
The transfers, set to be finalised through counselling sessions on June 7, come just days before the start of the new academic year on June 16. Students returning to school are likely to see new faces in the classroom, replacing familiar teachers they’ve known for years
Published on Jun 07, 2025 08:56 AM IST
200 containers of imported tur dal seized by APMC squad
Navi Mumbai APMC seized 200 containers of tur dal for bypassing regulations, imposing a record fine of ₹1.11 crore on the importer for illegal sales.
Published on Jun 01, 2025 06:30 AM IST
Navi Mumbai reports 20 Covid cases in a week; civic body steps up vigil
According to officials, 87 tests have been conducted so far — 85 RT-PCR and two Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs). While four positive cases were detected on Wednesday, one more was reported on Thursday, taking the week’s tally to 20. Of these, three patients have already recovered, officials confirmed
Published on May 30, 2025 08:20 AM IST
₹1.82-cr fraud on prof unravels int’l gang specialising in ‘digital arrest’
Navi Mumbai police arrested three cybercriminals who duped a doctor of ₹1.82 crore, falsely claiming she was under 'digital arrest' for tax evasion.
Published on May 30, 2025 07:36 AM IST
Rains fill up Panvel’s Dehrang dam
After the 241mm rainfall on Monday, the dam filled up, providing huge relief to the residents as the water stock could last only for 15 days
Published on May 29, 2025 07:36 AM IST
Rapper Emiway Bantai receives ₹1 cr ransom call from ‘Goldy Brar’
The threat message sent to the rapper also mentioned the name of US-based Rohit Godara, another close associate of the gangster, officers said
Published on May 28, 2025 07:06 AM IST
Belapur overwhelmed, picnickers rescued in Kharghar
Navi Mumbai faced severe flooding due to heavy rains, impacting homes, markets, and prompting rescues. Water-logging affected transport and infrastructure.
Published on May 27, 2025 10:02 AM IST
330 missing person cases since 2014 solved in a month by Navi Mumbai police
The drive was part of the statewide Operation Shodh initiated by the state government between April 17 and May 15, the effort led to locating 213 women, 95 men, 10 boys, and 12 girls who went missing
Published on May 25, 2025 05:26 AM IST
Navi Mum, Panvel civic bodies ask residents to vacate 146 C1 bldgs
Water and electricity supply to these structures will be disconnected if they are not vacated, the civic bodies have warned
Published on May 23, 2025 07:56 AM IST
Shiv Sena, BJP at daggers drawn in Navi Mumbai
Deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, who’s from Thane, and BJP minister Ganesh Naik, an MLA from Airoli, are going all out to strengthen their influence in the satellite city
Published on May 22, 2025 07:54 AM IST
Onion prices crash amid bumper harvest; farmers hit hard despite export duty waiver
While growers face financial ruin, consumers are enjoying the low prices. “With such abundant supply, we are buying onions at rates we decide,” said Pradeep Sawant, a retailer. “We factor in wastage and still manage to sell them cheaper. Shoppers are buying in larger quantities now
Published on May 20, 2025 06:14 AM IST
After 13 years Palm Beach Residency gets provisional OC on court order
The project has been mired in controversy for decades. First there were allegations of illegalities in the land allotment process by CIDCO to six ‘bogus’ cooperative societies of APMC mathadis that had been merged, which then sold the land to the Wadhwa group
Published on May 18, 2025 08:42 AM IST
Traders at Vashi APMC market boycott Turkish apples
Navi Mumbai traders boycott Turkish apples due to Turkey's support for Pakistan in recent conflicts, opting for imports from other countries instead.
Published on May 17, 2025 07:50 AM IST
Fruit traders in Maharashtra’s Vashi halt apple imports from Turkey
Traders across the countryi are protesting, demanding a ban on the import and marketing of Turkish goods
Published on May 16, 2025 01:59 PM IST
Vastly reduced wildlife sightings at Karnala Bird Sanctuary alarm Nature lovers, officials dismiss fears
Range Forest Officer claimed the difference in the sightings as compared to previous years was not much
Published on May 16, 2025 06:52 AM IST
No freehand to Ganesh Naik as BJP appoints new Navi Mumbai president
BJP appoints Dr. Rajesh Patil as Navi Mumbai chief, sidelining Ganesh Naik's supporters, signaling a shift in power ahead of civic elections.
Published on May 15, 2025 06:50 AM IST
T S Chanakya and NRI wetlands are waterbodies: Mangrove cell
The CIDCO has long contested this claim, stating that they are not natural lakes and water had accumulated in these regions over the years
Published on May 03, 2025 07:32 AM IST
Alibag locals protest unplanned devpt amidst poor infra
The initiative stems from a fear of fast-paced unplanned development that threatens to turn it into a concrete jungle
Published on Apr 27, 2025 07:04 AM IST
Palm Beach service road gets HC nod, work to begin soon
A division bench led by chief justice Alok Aradhe ruled in favour of NMMC, stating no mangrove trees would be cut and that the site does not fall in any eco-sensitive or mangrove zone. Approvals from the MCZMA, SEIAA, and the Forest Department have also been secured
Published on Apr 26, 2025 08:56 AM IST
Sena-BJP one-upmanship before civic polls erodes MVA in Navi Mumbai
Shiv Sena gains strength in Navi Mumbai as 13 former MVA corporators join, weakening the alliance ahead of civic elections amid internal conflicts.
Published on Apr 23, 2025 08:56 AM IST
Traders warn of fake Konkan Alphonso
They urged consumers to purchase Konkan Alphonsos from sellers they have known for a long time and trust
Published on Apr 22, 2025 08:20 AM IST
Opposition to CIDCO transfer charges unites Navi Mumbai
Hundreds of Navi Mumbai groups demand abolition of CIDCO's transfer charges on property sales, citing unfairness and legal concerns after recent hikes.
Published on Apr 19, 2025 08:58 AM IST
CIDCO on demolition spree, reclaims 56 acres this year
Earlier this month, CIDCO demolished a building in Kharghar in which 90 flats had been illegally constructed with several being sold to unsuspecting buyers
Published on Apr 16, 2025 09:30 AM IST
Work on flyover opp Turbhe station set to begin
Navi Mumbai will construct a flyover near Turbhe railway station after years of resident demands, aiming to improve safety and traffic flow.
Published on Apr 15, 2025 08:26 AM IST
Panvel MLA threatens self-immolation, forces CIDCO to halt demolition drive in tribal hamlet
As the demolition began, the tribal community resisted, claiming their homes had stood since 1980 and were built under the Indira Awaas Yojana. Karanjade sarpanch Mangesh Shelar said the land was once earmarked as compensatory plots for PAPs, but the plan was scrapped due to the long-standing presence of the tribal hamlet
Published on Apr 10, 2025 07:06 AM IST
CIDCO cancels allotment of 16 prime plots
CIDCO cancels allotment of 16 plots in Navi Mumbai for non-completion of construction within four years, starting possession recovery.
Published on Apr 09, 2025 07:34 AM IST
Kharghar, Taloja residents not sold by CIDCO’s assurance of increased water supply
Residents insist that CIDCO stop CC and OC in the nodes till 2028, so that the situation doesn’t worsen further
Published on Apr 06, 2025 08:14 AM IST
CIDCO home buyers take out ‘injection’ rally, seek price cuts
The ‘injection morcha’ was organised after talks between home buyers and the CIDCO managing director, Vijay Singhal, on Wednesday yielded no results
Published on Apr 04, 2025 08:32 AM IST