Articles by Raina Assainar
Office boy confesses to murdering Navi Mumbai builder
Office boy arrested for the murder of a builder in Navi Mumbai. The motive is still unclear, and the weapon used has not been recovered.

Updated on Jan 15, 2024 06:28 AM IST
MTHL not beneficial for routine commuters, feel Navi Mumbaikars
The bridge that starts from Ulwe node is more than 10 kilometres away from the prime residential areas of Navi Mumbai - Seawoods, Nerul, Sanpada and Vashi

Published on Jan 14, 2024 03:04 PM IST
1,300 reported sick during MTHL inauguration event
Approximately 1,300 attendees at the Prime Minister's programme in Navi Mumbai reported feeling sick due to dehydration, acidity, and body ache. They received basic medical treatment at ambulances and a makeshift hospital near the venue. Despite the large number, officials claim it was within expected norms.

Updated on Jan 14, 2024 06:20 PM IST
CCTVs help crack over 900 crime cases in Navi Mumbai
Navi Mumbai has been equipped with a network of CCTV cameras that have helped the police solve 936 crime cases since their installation in 2012. The cameras, installed by the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation and City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra, have been used to monitor traffic, detect violators, and provide evidence in criminal investigations. The authorities have installed a total of 803 cameras, with plans to add an additional 1,200 in the future. The cameras are primarily located on important roads, junctions, sensitive areas, railway stations, markets, and bus stops.

Updated on Jan 14, 2024 02:22 PM IST
45-year-old Ulwe builder found dead in Seawoods office
The incident came to light when staff members Kashaf Shaikh and Poonam Shukla reached the highly secured office of Singh at sector 44 in Seawoods, but they found the door closed

Updated on Jan 14, 2024 07:04 AM IST
Raigad police nab 24-year-old man with weapons cache
The police suspect he has been manufacturing the weapons after he could not explain a large number of weapons found.

Updated on Jan 11, 2024 05:12 AM IST
81-year-old undergoes gold eyelid implant
An 81-year-old man in Navi Mumbai can now open both eyes after undergoing a gold eyelid implant surgery. The man suffered from facial palsy and was unable to close his left eyelid, causing complications. The surgery was successful, and the patient is now able to blink and sleep with his eyes closed.

Updated on Jan 09, 2024 07:59 PM IST
Trespassers at Salman’s farmhouse had criminal record in Punjab
Two men arrested for trespassing on Salman Khan's farmhouse in Navi Mumbai are not connected to the gangs that threatened the Bollywood star with death. They have a criminal background in Punjab and were in Mumbai after fleeing a fight with a local gang.

Updated on Jan 09, 2024 07:26 AM IST
Two held for trespass at Salman Khan farmouse
Two men were arrested for attempting to enter Bollywood actor Salman Khan's farmhouse in Navi Mumbai. The duo claimed they wanted to meet Khan but could not provide convincing answers to the farmhouse manager's questions. They were booked under several sections of the Indian Penal Code.

Updated on Jan 08, 2024 07:12 AM IST
Higher fatality in fewer accidents in Raigad in 2023
A total of 281 people died in 2023 in 242 fatal accidents in Raigad district, while in 2022, the death toll was 276 in 240 fatal accidents.

Updated on Jan 06, 2024 05:39 PM IST
Husband booked for posting nude video of former wife
A 35-year-old man in Navi Mumbai has been booked for a second time for uploading his ex-wife's nude video, despite a previous arrest and settlement. The accused has been charged under sections of the Information Technology Act.

Updated on Jan 06, 2024 05:31 PM IST
Victims demand robbery sections in FIR against IAS officer
Two telecom engineers were assaulted by the IAS officer Aman Mittal and cross-complaints were filed by both parties against each other

Updated on Jan 06, 2024 05:38 AM IST
Heavy vehicles banned on Mumbai-Goa Highway on Jan 5
Heavy vehicles on the Mumbai-Goa highway are prohibited on January 5, 2023, due to the 'Government at Your Doorstep' program at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University. The ban aims to prevent traffic congestion and applies from 1am to 11pm. Other vehicles traveling from Goa will be diverted.

Updated on Jan 04, 2024 07:48 AM IST
E rickshaws are back in Matheran as per court orders
Following the recent order by the Apex court on November 23, the e-rickshaws are back in the hill station closest to Mumbai from December 26.

Updated on Jan 02, 2024 05:28 AM IST
Traffic curbs for New Year: No entry to heavy vehicles in ghats before noon
In order to avoid traffic congestion on Old Mumbai Pune Highway and Mumbai Pune Expressway, heavy vehicles are barred from entering the ghat area before noon on Sundays. Police personnel are also deployed to regulate traffic and ensure no rules are violated by bars and hotels during New Year celebrations. Raigad police will use drone cameras for surveillance and keep a check on vehicles and establishments for narcotics.

Updated on Dec 31, 2023 07:56 AM IST
19-year-old man from Rajasthan arrested in sextortion case
A 19-year-old man from Rajasthan has been arrested by Navi Mumbai police for extorting over ₹43.23 lakh from a resident by recording his nude videos during a WhatsApp call. The accused, Haleem Fareed Khan, was arrested with the help of the Rajasthan police. The police faced resistance from villagers during the arrest due to the prevalence of cybercrime in the area. The victim was cheated over a period of five months after being befriended on Facebook and coerced into transferring money to various bank accounts. Investigations are ongoing to identify other individuals involved.

Updated on Dec 29, 2023 08:16 AM IST
Bar waiters arrested for murder and robbery of colleague
Three waiters in Navi Mumbai were arrested for murdering their coworker and robbing him of ₹35,000. The victim was found dead with severe head injuries. The accused planned to rob the victim while he was asleep, but a fight broke out and he was killed.

Updated on Dec 22, 2023 07:34 AM IST
Peon and mother arrested for harassment leading to wife’s death
A peon and his mother in Navi Mumbai have been arrested for allegedly harassing the man's wife, leading to her suicide. The husband and his mother are in judicial custody.

Updated on Dec 22, 2023 07:26 AM IST
After failing to break ATM machines, thief steals phone instead; arrested
On December 18, the accused had tried to break into the ATM centres of two banks and was unsuccessful

Published on Dec 21, 2023 10:13 PM IST
Arrested illegal immigrant turns out to be murder accused in Bangladesh
Acting on a tip-off, the police raided a flat in Panvel, where they found a couple and their 21-year-old son. “During interrogation, we found that they had no documents to show that they were Indian, and hence we detained them,” Anjum Bagwan, police inspector, New Panvel Police Station, said

Updated on Dec 20, 2023 08:40 AM IST
Supplier arrested in ₹325 crore MD haul case
Navi Mumbai: The Raigad police have made an arrest in the ₹325 crore MD haul case, bringing the total number of arrests to five

Updated on Dec 19, 2023 06:44 AM IST
Six arrested as Anti Narcotics cell busts MD factory in Khopoli
Navi Mumbai The Anti Narcotics Cell (ANC) of Navi Mumbai has arrested six accused and seized Mephedrone (MD powder) worth ₹5

Updated on Dec 18, 2023 07:03 PM IST
Hit-and-run case: Bus driver suspected of causing accident instead of unidentified vehicle
A bus driver in Navi Mumbai is suspected of being responsible for a fatality, after initially claiming it was a hit-and-run incident. The driver, Anil Dere, rushed the victim, Ravindra Pandurang Kadam, to the hospital but CCTV footage shows no evidence of another vehicle hitting Kadam. The police suspect that the driver accidentally collided with Kadam while taking a reverse. The investigation is ongoing.

Updated on Dec 17, 2023 07:36 AM IST
Doctors help Kharghar woman with cervical insufficiency deliver baby
After three weeks of specialized care in NICU, the baby boy’s weight increased to 2 kg, and both the mother and the baby were discharged from the hospital

Published on Dec 12, 2023 02:56 PM IST
Twin teenage suicides in Navi Mumbai
Two teenage boys in Navi Mumbai committed suicide due to stress and pressure. One disliked studies and the other felt overwhelmed by family expectations.

Updated on Dec 12, 2023 12:46 PM IST
Raigad police uncover 2nd godown with MD worth ₹218 crore
Further investigations in the MD drug haul case in Raigad, the police have uncovered a second godown containing MD worth ₹218 crore, bringing the total seizure to ₹325 crore. The investigation happened after the arrest of three individuals on Friday and the subsequent interrogation

Updated on Dec 12, 2023 07:12 AM IST
56% rise in cyber crime this year in Navi Mumbai
Navi MumbaiWith the starting of an independent Cyber Police Station on Navi Mumbai, the number of applications being converted into FIR has increased and so has the detection of the cybercrimes in Navi Mumbai

Updated on Dec 11, 2023 03:02 PM IST
Cyber Police nabs 19-yr- old for duping man of ₹43 lakh
Navi Mumbai: The Navi Mumbai Cyber Police apprehended a 19-year-old cyber fraudster, part of a seven-member gang from Rajasthan on charges of cheating a thirty-three-year-old man from Koparkahiarane for ₹43 lakh after luring him to earn big returns by commenting, liking, and subscribing YouTube channels

Updated on Dec 10, 2023 05:22 AM IST
Raigad police seize ₹106 crore worth of MD, arrest three in Khopoli
Navi Mumbai: Raigad police arrested three individuals and confiscated Mephedrone (MD Powder) valued at ₹106 crore from a factory in Khopoli, which was started under the pretext of manufacturing electric poles

Updated on Dec 09, 2023 08:02 AM IST
Navi Mumbai: 6% rise in cybercrime this year
In 2022, the number of cases registered was 207 of which 54 were detected.

Updated on Dec 08, 2023 06:24 PM IST