PIL seeks removal of statues, installations hindering traffic

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 00:18

A PIL was filed in the Madras HighCourt bench, seeking a direction to remove all statues, religious installations and structures preventing free flow of traffic on roads, streets, lanes and bylanes in Tamil Nadu.

Shiv Sena pledges to `grab power` in 2014 polls

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 13:38

Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray Thursday led a pledge to "grab power" along with the National Democratic Alliance in the 2014 elections and said the country`s next prime minister will be from its ally, the BJP.

PM inaugurates Mumbai`s swanky T2 airport terminal

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 09:54

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday dedicated the newly built international terminal (T2) at the city airport to the nation and said it marks the beginning of a fresh chapter in development of civil aviation industry.

Shivaji didn`t loot Surat, says Narendra Modi

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 15:58

BJP`s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Sunday said Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj had not looted Surat, but plundered Mughal emperor Aurangazeb`s treasure in the city with the help of local people.

Bombay HC red flags Iskcon`s plan to hold Rath Yatra on Shivaji Park

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 15:34

Holding that the city`s open public spaces should be allowed to be used only for their designated purpose, the Bombay High Court has refused to grant permission to International Society for Krishna Consciousness (Iskcon) to hold their annual Jagannath Rath Yatra at Shivaji Park.

Thackeray memorial near Mayor`s house? Pawar visits site

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 01:14

The area near the Mayor`s bungalow could be the site of the memorial of late Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray, with NCP chief Sharad Pawar visiting the site on Monday.

Uddhav`s brother opposes Thackeray`s Shivaji Park memorial

Last Updated: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 22:17

In an embarrassment for Shiv Sena, late Bal Thackeray`s elder son Jaidev expressed opposition to a memorial dedicated to his father at Shivaji Park.

Politicians, bizmen pay tributes to Bal Thackeray on first death anniversary

Last Updated: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 10:05

A host of high-profile personalities from the world of politics and business on Sunday paid homage to late Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray on his first death anniversary at the Shivaji Park grounds here.

Bharati Shivaji presents `Sita Ram Pariney` in Mohiniyattam

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 21:37

Mohiniyatam exponent Bharati Shivaji has developed a new dance-drama choreography inspired by the epic Ramayana

RTO agent shoots himself to death in Thane

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 14:37

A RTO agent here allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself to death at his residence in Shivai Nagar, police said today.

HC to hear Congress` plea for permission to hold Sonia`s rally at Shivaji Park

Last Updated: Monday, September 30, 2013, 20:33

Bombay High Court said it would hear on Thursday petition filed by Mumbai Congress against decision of Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai to refuse permission to hold rally at Shivaji Park.

Police raise security concerns over Eastern Freeway, provide solutions

Last Updated: Friday, September 20, 2013, 17:20

Mumbai:The Eastern Freeway that connects Chembur to Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) is a boon for motorists, but there are loopholes that may compromise security of travellers and some major installations along the route.