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A Thane court has acquitted Raj Thackeray in the 2008 railway recruitment violence case after nearly 18 years. The case was linked to protests and alleged assaults during railway recruitment exams held in Maharashtra.

The court reportedly cited lack of sufficient evidence while delivering the verdict, bringing a long running legal case to an end.

News/Source -

• https://www.loksatta.com/thane/raj-thackeray-acquitted-kalyan-railway-station-assault-case-thane-court-verdict-rds-00-5912000/
• https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mns-chief-raj-thackeray-acquitted-in-2008-railway-recruitment-violence-case-after-18-years-thane-court-cites-lack-of-evidence
• https://www.cnbctv18.com/india/thane-court-acquits-mns-chief-raj-thackeray-in-2008-railway-exam-assault-case-ws-l-19910808.htm

Massive fire broke out at Gaodevi Vegetable Market in Thane early Thursday morning.

Tragic part is that two civic personnel lost their lives while two firefighters were injured during the rescue operation.

Hope authorities seriously review fire safety measures in crowded market areas now.

Source -

https://www.lokmattimes.com/national/massive-fire-breaks-out-in-thane-market-firefighter-security-guard-killed/

https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/blaze-erupts-at-gaodevi-vegetable-market-in-thane-no-injuries-reported-23631478

https://x.com/i/status/2057313663246352527

The Maharashtra government has signed major nuclear energy MoUs for proposed nuclear power projects in Ratnagiri & Sindhudurg Districts.

Proposed Projects

• Barsu, Ratnagiri (Adani Power): 6,000 MW nuclear power plant with an estimated investment of Rs. 1.5 lakh crore
• Purnagad, Ratnagiri (Reliance Industries): Bharat Small Reactors, Small Modular Reactors and other nuclear reactors, with investments ranging from Rs. 8,000 crore to Rs. 2 lakh crore
• Devgad, Sindhudurg (NTPC): 4,000 MW to 7,200 MW nuclear power project with an estimated investment of Rs. 1 lakh crore

What are your thoughts on these proposed nuclear projects in Konkan?

Source/News Links :-

• https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/konkan-coast-set-to-witness-nuclear-projects-as-state-govt-inks-mous-10698549/
• https://www.loksatta.com/mumbai/maharashtra-nuclear-power-projects-adani-reliance-ratnagiri-barsu-purnagad-investments-amy-95-5908641/
• https://www.deccanherald.com/india/maharashtra/konkan-coast-set-to-emerge-as-indias-major-atomic-energy-corridor-4008666

A proposal has reportedly been sent to rename Sanjay Gandhi National Park after Atal Bihari Vajpayee and to establish a university within the protected forest area.

The proposal has raised concerns because the national park is one of Mumbai’s most important ecological zones and serves as the city’s green lungs.

According to reports, the forest department has objected to the university proposal, citing environmental and legal concerns related to wildlife and forest conservation.

What do Mumbaikars think?

Should protected green spaces remain untouched, regardless of the name, or can development and conservation coexist?

Source - https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/proposal-sent-to-rename-mumbais-sanjay-gandhi-national-park-after-atal-bihari-vajpayee-set-up-university-inside-green-area-23631201

The Bombay High Court has allowed Western Railway to continue demolishing unauthorized structures in Garib Nagar, Bandra East.

At the same time, the court directed authorities to protect and rehabilitate slum residents who were declared eligible in the 2021 surveys.

A large-scale demolition drive began on May 19 and is expected to continue for five days. This is part of a broader effort to remove encroachments near railway land and infrastructure projects.

News Soure -

https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-encroachment-crackdown-massive-demolition-drive-begins-in-bandras-garib-nagar-days-after-bombay-high-court-order-video

NM Residents can submit their feedback regarding cleanliness, sanitation, waste management, and overall civic services in Navi Mumbai by visiting the following link:

https://cf.sbmurban.org/

मुंबईतील "पूर्वांचल महोत्सवात बोलताना मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस यांनी म्हटले की, "मुंबईत मिनी पूर्वांचल दिसते."

त्यांनी सांगितले की पूर्वांचल प्रदेश भारतीय संस्कृतीचे महत्त्वाचे केंद्र असून, पंतप्रधान नरेंद्र मोदी यांच्या "एक भारत, श्रेष्ठ भारत" या संकल्पनेचे मूर्त स्वरूप मुंबईत पाहायला मिळते.

News Source/Link -

• https://prahaar.in/2026/05/17/chief-minister-devendra-fadnavis//
• https://epaper.navarashtra.com/mumbai/mumbai/2026-05-17/3

आजपासून देशभरात पेट्रोल आणि डिझेलच्या दरात Rs.3 प्रति लिटर वाढ करण्यात आली आहे.

या दरवाढीचा थेट परिणाम महाराष्ट्रातील सर्वसामान्य नागरिकांवर होणार आहे. रोज कामासाठी प्रवास करणारे, टॅक्सी-ऑटो चालक, डिलिव्हरी करणारे आणि मालवाहतूक व्यवसाय यांचा खर्च वाढणार आहे.

यामुळे प्रवास खर्चाबरोबरच भाजीपाला, किराणा आणि इतर आवश्यक वस्तूंच्या किमतींवरही परिणाम होऊ शकतो.

Source -

• https://www.esakal.com/sakal-money/personal-finance/petrol-diesel-price-hike-today-fuel-rates-increased-city-wise-update-india-2026-vsd00
• https://indianexpress.com/article/india/petrol-diesel-price-hike-india-rs-3-per-litre-delhi-mumbai-rates-10690278/

Petrol and diesel prices have gone up by Rs.3 per litre across India.

In Mumbai, petrol now costs more than Rs.106 per litre, and diesel is over Rs.93 per litre.

This means higher travel expenses for people who use cars and bikes every day. It may also lead to an increase in taxi fares, delivery charges, and the prices of everyday goods.

This price hike will affect many households in Mumbai and across Maharashtra.

Source - https://www.ndtvprofit.com/india/petrol-and-diesel-prices-hiked-by-rs-3-per-litre-11497774

मुंबईतील सुमारे 5,000 हून अधिक दुकाने, हॉटेल्स आणि व्यावसायिक आस्थापनांवर अद्याप मराठी नामफलक नसल्याचे समोर आले आहे. मुंबई महापालिकेने अशा सर्व आस्थापनांना एका महिन्याच्या आत ठळक मराठी पाट्या लावण्याचे निर्देश दिले आहेत.

नोटीस दिल्यानंतरही नियमांचे पालन न करणाऱ्या दुकानदारांचे परवाने रद्द करण्यात येणार आहेत. तसेच संबंधित कारवाई न करणाऱ्या अधिकाऱ्यांवरही कारवाई करण्याचे निर्देश विधी व महसूल समिती अध्यक्षा दीक्षा कारकर यांनी दिले आहेत.

News Source -

https://prahaar.in/2026/05/12/nstall-shop-signboards-in-marathi-within-one-month-or-else/

https://marathi.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-bmc-to-issue-on-the-spot-notices-for-missing-marathi-signboards

Bandstand is a public promenade. It belongs to all Mumbaikars.

A recent report says that the Bandra Bandstand Residents' Trust had put up signs like "No Pets" and warned people not to feed stray animals.

The bigger question is simple: should a private group like the Bandra Bandstand Residents' Trust be allowed to make its own rules in a public place?

Keeping the area clean is important, but public spaces should remain open and accessible to everyone.

Why should a private trust have the authority to decide what people can or cannot do in a public place like Bandstand, and could this create similar restrictions in other areas as well?

Video Credit - https://www.instagram.com/p/DYOhuiMzVJh/

News Source - https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/mumbai/cover-story/battle-for-bandstand/articleshow/130809246.html

NMMC has announced a 24-hour water supply shutdown from 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, to 10:00 AM on Thursday, 14 May 2026.

The temporary water cut is being carried out to complete important maintenance work on the Morbe water pipeline, including valve installation, pipeline connections, leak repairs, and pre-monsoon preparations.

Several major nodes across Navi Mumbai will be affected, including Belapur, Nerul, Vashi, Turbhe, Sanpada, Koparkhairane, Ghansoli, Airoli, Kharghar, and Kamothe.

Residents are advised to store enough water in advance and use it carefully during the shutdown period. Even after the water supply is restored, some areas may experience low water pressure for a few hours.

Source/News Link-

https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/attention-navi-mumbaikars-nmmc-announces-24-hour-water-cut-on-may-13-14-for-morbe-pipeline-maintenance

छत्रपती संभाजीनगरमधील एका शेतकऱ्याने १,२६२ किलो कांदा विकला. विक्रीतून ₹१,२६२ मिळाले, पण हमाली, तोलाई आणि इतर खर्च म्हणून ₹१,२६३ कापले गेले. अंतिम हिशोब: उणे ₹१.

ज्या शेतकऱ्यामुळे आपल्या ताटात अन्न येते, त्यालाच स्वतःच्या कष्टासाठी पैसे मिळण्याऐवजी खिशातून १ रुपया भरावा लागतो, ही अत्यंत लाजिरवाणी आणि वेदनादायक बाब आहे.

जर अन्नदात्याची ही अवस्था असेल, तर देशाच्या कृषी व्यवस्थेबद्दल गंभीरपणे विचार करण्याची वेळ आली आहे.

Source/News Link-

https://www.tv9marathi.com/photo-gallery/chhatrapati-sambhajinagar-farmer-sold-1-ton-onion-but-not-received-single-penny-instead-given-one-rupee-to-trader-1664631.html

Saw this news article about BMC saying Mumbai is running out of space for compensatory tree plantation, so replacement trees may be planted in places like Kalyan and Panvel instead.

Mumbai has already lost many mature trees due to projects like Coastal Road, metro work, road widening, connectors and redevelopment. At the same time, summers feel hotter every year and many areas already lack proper open spaces and shade.

Planting saplings far away may help on paper, but it does not replace the actual environmental loss in the same locality where old trees were cut.

Feels like Mumbai is slowly reaching a stage where infrastructure growth is happening much faster than the city’s green balance can handle.

महाराष्ट्र सरकारकडून सरकारी कर्मचाऱ्यांसाठी हिंदी भाषा परीक्षा घेण्याबाबत चर्चा सुरू आहे. या निर्णयाला मराठी अभ्यास केंद्र आणि मनसेकडून विरोध करण्यात आला आहे. महाराष्ट्राची अधिकृत भाषा मराठी असल्यामुळे प्रशासनात मराठीला प्राधान्य द्यावे, अशी त्यांची भूमिका आहे.

News/Source Link -

• https://www.lokmat.com/maharashtra/hindi-language-test-mandatory-for-government-employees-marathi-study-center-and-mns-warning-to-government-a-a629/

Just a suggestion for people in Navi Mumbai - now that mangoes have started arriving at APMC, please be careful while buying this season, whether from the market or even direct sellers. Many mangoes seem to be chemically ripened.

They look good from outside but inside they turn out soft, tasteless, or unevenly ripe. I bought a full dozen recently and the whole lot was bad.

Better to buy in small quantity first, check smell and softness, and avoid mangoes that look too perfect or very bright. Prices are already high, so it’s better to stay cautious than waste money.

Anyone else facing the same issue?

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5489552/?ref\_=ttfc\_ov\_bk

आजचा दिवस आपल्या महाराष्ट्राच्या समृद्ध इतिहासाचा, संस्कृतीचा आणि अभिमानाचा. किल्ले, समुद्रकिनारे, डोंगररांगा, गजबजलेली शहरे आणि विविधतेने नटलेली माणसं - हे सगळंच आपल्याला एकत्र जोडतं.

जय महाराष्ट्र! 🚩

Maharashtra Day - Wikipedia

Video Credit/Source -

• https://www.instagram.com/p/DXuEkqAjemo/
• https://www.instagram.com/aero.visionstudio/

महाराष्ट्र सरकारने ऑटो आणि टॅक्सी चालकांसाठी मराठी भाषेची सक्ती लागू करण्याची मुदत आता 15 ऑगस्टपर्यंत वाढवली आहे. 1 मेपासून कडक कारवाई अपेक्षित होती, पण सध्या कोणतीही कठोर पावले उचलली जाणार नाहीत. नियम मात्र कायम आहे, फक्त पुढे ढकलला आहे.

हा निर्णय चालकांना दिलासा देणारा आहे की फक्त प्रश्न पुढे ढकलला आहे, यावर चर्चा होणं गरजेचं आहे.

News/Source Link - https://www.tv9marathi.com/videos/maharashtra-eases-marathi-language-rule-for-auto-and-taxi-drivers-deadline-extended-till-august-15-1657221.html