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Time of India
21 hours ago
- Time of India
Social worker allegedly linked to neta booked for sexual assault
Mumbai: A 63-year-old social worker from Chakala, allegedly closely associated with a BJP leader, was arrested in Mumbai on July 17 for allegedly sexually assaulting a 19-year-old girl who was enticed with a job offer. The MIDC police arrested Prafull Lodha after a zero FIR was filed on July 14, with the Sakinaka police station, which later transferred the case for further investigation. Lodha will be produced before the Andheri court after completing his police custody on Tuesday. A police officer said Lodha was previously booked under Pocso Act on July 3, and was arrested on July 5 based on a similar complaint received from a 16-year-old girl. Police have registered a case against Lodha under BNS sections 69 (sexual intercourse by employing deceitful means) and 351(2) (criminal intimidation). — V Narayan
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
MIDC begins land acquisition for JSW's steel plant in Gadchiroli, ET Infra
Advt Clearances, community resolutions pending By , ETInfra The Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) has initiated the process to acquire nearly 3,500 acres in Wadsa taluka of Gadchiroli district for JSW Group's proposed steel per TOI, the development follows JSW Group chairman Sajjan Jindal's announcement in February to set up an integrated steel facility in the Maoism-affected district with an investment of ₹1 lakh plant is expected to have a production capacity of 25 million tonnes per year—doubling JSW's current capacity and surpassing the 18 million tonnes produced by Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).A source familiar with the matter said this would be the largest land acquisition in the district. "The process has been initiated. A formal proposal is close to finalisation," the person said, adding that most of the land is privately owned with some forested the proposal is approved by the state government, a notification will be issued, followed by local intimation and joint land measurement. No formal communication has yet been made to some of the affected villages fall under the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA), resolutions from gram sabhas may also be required, the source state government has identified Gadchiroli as a potential steel hub. Other companies with planned investments in the district include Lloyds Metals and Energy, which recently received clearance to expand iron ore mining, and Surjagad Ispat, which has proposed a plant in southern Gadchiroli.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
CM will hold meeting on MIDC issues in Pimpri Chinchwad, says minister Misal
Pune: Minister of state Madhuri Misal on Monday said chief minister Devendra Fadnavis would soon convene a meeting to address various issues industrial units and residents faced in MIDC areas in and around Pimpri Chinchwad. Responding to concerns raised by BJP MLA Mahesh Landge in the ongoing assembly session, Misal admitted to problems in MIDC zones and said a joint meeting would be held soon at the chief minister's office in Mumbai. She said officials concerned from different government departments and representatives from industrial associations would be invited for this meeting. Landge highlighted that there were a total of 3,470 industrial units in Pimpri Chinchwad. They faced persistent infrastructure issues such as poor roads, drainage problems and unreliable power supply despite paying around Rs320 crore annually in taxes to the municipal corporation, he said. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune Waterlogging was reported in the "J Block" area of Bhosari MIDC last month. It was later revealed that several natural streams were blocked because of illegal constructions. Sandeep Belsare, the president of Pimpri Chinchwad Small Industries Association, said, "Frequent and long power cuts are one of the major problems in Bhosari MIDC. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Forget Furosemide, Use This Household Item To Help Drain Edema Fluid WellnessGuide Learn more Undo It is affecting the overall production and the issue remains unresolved despite many meetings with officials concerned." He said, "There is no sewage line in MIDC areas and the condition of several roads is very poor. The road connecting Indrayani Chowk and Bhosari MIDC police station is filled with potholes." Belsare said the industrialists had been demanding a dedicated effluent treatment plant (ETP), but there had been no progress on this matter despite meetings with officials of PCMC, MIDC and the industries minister. The industrial units of Pimpri Chinchwad had been demanding the authorities set up a plant to process hazardous waste because they had to transport it to Ranjangaon MIDC, almost 60km away. Landge said industrialists in Chakan MIDC faced similar issues. They had even threatened to launch a protest against the poor condition of roads and heavy traffic congestion. Misal admitted to similar infrastructure issues in Nashik MIDC areas. She said out of a 68km road network in Satpur and Ambad MIDC areas of Nashik, the administration had constructed 15km of new roads. The minister said the work on the remaining ones had been planned. She said the municipal corporation of Nashik had been directed to start work on the new drainage line to prevent flooding in the area. Responding to Congress MLA Amit Deshmukh's demand for a standard operating procedure (SOP) to address multi-agency issues in MIDC areas across Maharashtra, Misal assured the House that appropriate action would be taken on the matter. Pune: Minister of state Madhuri Misal on Monday said chief minister Devendra Fadnavis would soon convene a meeting to address various issues industrial units and residents faced in MIDC areas in and around Pimpri Chinchwad. Responding to concerns raised by BJP MLA Mahesh Landge in the ongoing assembly session, Misal admitted to problems in MIDC zones and said a joint meeting would be held soon at the chief minister's office in Mumbai. She said officials concerned from different government departments and representatives from industrial associations would be invited for this meeting. Landge highlighted that there were a total of 3,470 industrial units in Pimpri Chinchwad. They faced persistent infrastructure issues such as poor roads, drainage problems and unreliable power supply despite paying around Rs320 crore annually in taxes to the municipal corporation, he said. Waterlogging was reported in the "J Block" area of Bhosari MIDC last month. It was later revealed that several natural streams were blocked because of illegal constructions. Sandeep Belsare, the president of Pimpri Chinchwad Small Industries Association, said, "Frequent and long power cuts are one of the major problems in Bhosari MIDC. It is affecting the overall production and the issue remains unresolved despite many meetings with officials concerned." He said, "There is no sewage line in MIDC areas and the condition of several roads is very poor. The road connecting Indrayani Chowk and Bhosari MIDC police station is filled with potholes." Belsare said the industrialists had been demanding a dedicated effluent treatment plant (ETP), but there had been no progress on this matter despite meetings with officials of PCMC, MIDC and the industries minister. The industrial units of Pimpri Chinchwad had been demanding the authorities set up a plant to process hazardous waste because they had to transport it to Ranjangaon MIDC, almost 60km away. Landge said industrialists in Chakan MIDC faced similar issues. They had even threatened to launch a protest against the poor condition of roads and heavy traffic congestion. Misal admitted to similar infrastructure issues in Nashik MIDC areas. She said out of a 68km road network in Satpur and Ambad MIDC areas of Nashik, the administration had constructed 15km of new roads. The minister said the work on the remaining ones had been planned. She said the municipal corporation of Nashik had been directed to start work on the new drainage line to prevent flooding in the area. Responding to Congress MLA Amit Deshmukh's demand for a standard operating procedure (SOP) to address multi-agency issues in MIDC areas across Maharashtra, Misal assured the House that appropriate action would be taken on the matter.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Time of India
NEET aspirant, 17, dies by suicide in Wanadongri
Nagpur: In a tragic incident, a 17-year-old NEET aspirant, Vaidehi Uike, died by suicide at her residence in Mangalmurti Colony, Wanadongri, around 11pm on Monday. She was found hanging in her bedroom. Vaidehi, who had scored low in her previous NEET attempt, was attending private coaching to reappear for the medical entrance exam. Her father, Anil Uike, is a city police personnel, while her elder sister is pursuing MBBS. Police said Vaidehi returned home from her coaching class around 7pm and appeared visibly distressed. Concerned about her condition, her parents took her to a nearby hospital, where doctors cited mental stress as the cause of her unease. After receiving preliminary treatment, she returned home. Later, she went to her bedroom to change and locked the door. When she did not respond, her parents and tenants broke it open and found her hanging from the ceiling fan. MIDC police have registered a case of accidental death. Senior inspector Gokul Mahajan said no suicide note was found, but Vaidehi was reportedly depressed over her NEET performance.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
State govt tells NMC to carry out immediate repairs of roads in Ambad MIDC areas, prepare blueprint for concreting 68 km roads
Nashik: The state govt on Monday told NMC to immediately undertake road repairs in the Ambad industrial estate of MIDC. The state govt also asked Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) administration to prepare a blueprint for making 68 km roads in both Ambad and Satpur MIDC areas concrete in phases. The state govt's instructions came after local MLA Seema Hiray presented the calling attention motion during the state assembly session on Monday regarding poor condition of roads in Ambad MIDC areas. Hiray said MIDC handed over the roads in both Ambad and Satpur MIDC areas to NMC for repairs and maintenance works in industrial areas located in the city limits in August 1997, while MIDC kept the side strips and the footpaths along the roads in its industrial estate. Hiray said there are 68 km of roads in industrial estates of MIDC located in the jurisdiction of the municipal corporation, including 36 km of roads in Ambad and 32 km in Satpur MIDC areas. Replying to calling attention motion, minister of state for urban development and transport Madhuri Misal said during a meeting with NMC before calling attention motion, instructions were given to undertake repair works immediately at Ambad MIDC areas in the city. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo Misal said the instructions were given to NMC to prepare a blueprint for concreting 68 km of roads in MIDC areas of the city. The roads in both the industrial estates are to be concretised in phases. She informed that the 8km road from Garware Point to Papaya Nursery is to be made of concrete during Kumbh Mela at the total cost of Rs 175 crore under the funds from Simhastha Kumbh Mela. This road connects both Ambad and Satpur MIDC areas in the city. She said financial provision of Rs 10 crore has been made in the budget and the amount is to be spent to make roads of concrete. Misal said the roads are to be made of concrete in phases as per the availability of funds. Instructions have also been given to the civic body to undertake concrete work of those roads which have suffered damage. Moreover, Rs 6.5 crore funds have been proposed for roads for NMC under the DPDC for the road works
