Top departments and institutes affiliated to the University of Mumbai have been working without a director or a chair professor since the last few years. At the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Contemporary Studies and Research (RGCCS), starting from the post of registrar who takes care of all the administrative functions, to the director of institutes are still vacant
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After more than 35 years of service at the Lokmanya Tilak General Hospital (Sion Hospital), Dr Nivedita Moulick, 55, professor and head of the medicine department, did not expect to be labelled an "outsider" who has "no business practising in Mumbai."
The anti-migrant agitation spearheaded by the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has clearly brought into limelight the issue of population influx into Mumbai.
Nitin Gadkari was non-committal when asked if the BJP supported introduction of a work permit or entry permit system in Mumbai. “Mumbai’s infrastructure is under tremendous pressure. But the government needs to find solutions. If asked, t
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राज ठाकरे यांनी उठवलेला मराठी-अमराठी वाद थंडावत असतानाच पालिकेत मराठी-हिंदी भाषिक हा नवा वाद सुरू झाला आहे. पालिकेच्या कामकाजात मराठीबरोबर हिंदी भाषेचाही वापर करण्याची सूचना काँग्रेसने मांडली आहे, तर हिंदी भाषिकांना मराठीचे प्रशिक्षण देण्याच्या ठरावाची सूचना मांडत भाजपने यास शह दिला आहे. पालिकेने मराठीेचे प्रशिक्षण देण्याची सूचना मंजूर केल्यास हिंदीचा मुद्दा आपोआप मागे पडेल, असे दिसते.
Criticising Raj Thackeray and his Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) for assaulting Mumbai's taxi drivers, a group he had once led, Janata Dal (U) leader George Fernandes wrote a letter to the MNS chief on Saturday asking him to seek forgiveness from all those who have been compelled to leave Maharashtra in the wake of violence against north Indians. He urged Raj to read the Constitution and advis
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A Navi-Mumbai-based activist has threatened to sue the state government if power-cut were not rescheduled during class 10 and 12 examinations, due to start by month-end.
However, Maharashtra State Electricity Board officials said power-cuts could not be helped, examinations or no examinations.
Over 10,000 people—including fishermen, farmers, social activists and NGOs—on Sunday shouted slogans and marched to the gates of Essel World at Gorai to protest against the Special Economic Zone coming up in the area.
The protesters warned that they would not tolerate any attempt to take away their land to make way for an entertainment zone, which would leave thousands of fishermen and farmers
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HAHAHA SORRY JUST JOKING.rnrn"No programme like UP Day, which shows north Indians' poltical goondaism will be allowed to take place here (Mumbai). We will first request them with folded hands. If that does not work, we will face them with open hands," Thackeray said in an interview to Marathi weekly Lokprabha.rnrnReally new style of requesting, I should say :DrnrnI think Raj operat
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Shiv Sena Chief Bal Thackeray has criticized Maharashtra Navnirman Sena Chief Raj Thackeray for the violence in the state that resulted in the death of a Maharashtrian.
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After days of dithering, Mumbai Police on Wednesday arrested MNS chief Raj Thackeray and SP leader Abu Azmi on charges of promoting enmity between groups. Both, Raj Thackeray and Abu Azami were later granted bails.
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The escalation in violence against North Indians in Nashik has prompted many of them to flee the city. North Indians are leaving the city by every possible means -- buses, trains and even private vehicles.
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena President Raj Thackeray was arrested on Wednesday evening for his alleged remarks against north Indians in Mumbai, which sparked violence in the metropolis. He has been booked under Sections 153, 153 (A), 153 (B) and 117 of the Indian Penal Code. rnrnHere's a look at what these sections mean:
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Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray was arrested in Mumbai on Wednesday afternoon. Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi was also arrested in Mumbai.
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Mumbai remained tense on Wednesday over the possible arrest of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and Samajwadi Party leader Abu Asim Azmi on the charges of inciting people. Arrests are mandatory as they have been charged under cognizable and non-bailable offences.
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The Maharashtra government has made it mandatory for those obtaining MBBS, BDS and higher medical degrees from government or municipal colleges to serve up to two years in government or defence institutions and decided to impose fine ranging from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 25 lakh on defaulters.
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