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THANE: In an attempt to spread awareness on diversions, congestions, road works and to take complaints from motorists and commuters, the traffic department in Thane has started their page on social media platforms on Monday.
The ‘Thane Traffic Branch’ page was opened on Facebook and Instagram.
“People are active on these platforms and when they have any complaints or suggestions, they can directly get in touch with us. Also, we tend to have diversions, if a road is shut, we can easily post videos or messages regarding it, which will reach to more people,” said Balasaheb Patil, deputy commissioner of police, traffic.
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MUMBAI: The price of diesel crossed the Rs82-mark for the first time here on Tuesday, while petrol was hiked by 24paise, to take it to a new record high of Rs91.80 a litre at pumps. Diesel escalated by 26paise on Tuesday to retail at Rs82.13 in the city, which will affect the cost of essential commodities and other goods.
Mumbai’s petrol price is highest among metro cities New Delhi (Rs85.20), Kolkata (Rs86.63), Chennai (Rs87.85), Bengaluru (Rs88.07) and Hyderabad (Rs88.63).
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Diesel price has an impact on the economy and should not escalate to such highs as it could trigger a price rise of essential and non-essential goods, which will affect common citizens. With taxes and VAT on fuel being the highest in Maharashtra, the government could review the pricing structure and check if relief can be given to ease the tax burden.
No one was injured in the blaze which erupted around 12.15am in the private hall located in Panchpakhadi area in Thane. (ANI photo)
THANE: A fire broke out in a hall used to hold spiritual discourses in Maharashtra s Thane city on Wednesday, a civic official said.
No one was injured in the blaze which erupted around 12.15am in the private hall located in Panchpakhadi area, Thane civic body s regional disaster management cell chief Santosh Kadam said.
Maharashtra: #Fire breaks out at Swami Narayan Satsang Bhavan in #Thane; no casualty reported https://t.co/nfv2uzaPpc TOI Mumbai (@TOIMumbai) 1611108321000
The premises was destroyed in the blaze, he said, adding that three fire engines were rushed to the spot and the flames were doused by around 2.30am.
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THANE: A 21-year-old bus driver was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly dragging a food delivery man, who was holding on to a window of the vehicle in Maharashtra s Thane city, police said.
The incident took place late on Sunday night when a rashly-driven mini bus of a school dashed a motorcycle belonging to food delivery agent Sashikant Behra (30) near Kasarvadavali Naka, an official said. When the victim got down and went to speak to the bus driver, the latter dragged him for around 100 metres, as he held on to a window of the vehicle, the official said.