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Unidentified Man Dies By Suicide After Throwing Himself Under ST Bus Wheels Near Panvel's Orion Mall

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai: An unidentified man allegedly died by suicide after throwing himself under the wheels of a moving State Transport (ST) bus near Orion Mall in Panvel on Friday evening, police said. Time and Location The incident took place around 7.45 pm when an ST bus travelling from Thane to Satara was passing the road in front of Orion Mall. According to police, the deceased, believed to be between 35 and 40 years old, suddenly ran towards the bus and threw himself under its rear wheel.
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Raigad Tragedy: Woman And 2 Daughters Die In Alleged Poisoning; 2 Children Critical In Mangaon

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai, June 13: A 29-year-old woman and her two daughters died after an alleged poisoning incident in Mangaon taluka of Raigad district, while her eight-year-old son and four-year-old daughter remain in critical condition, police said on Saturday. The incident took place at Kharwali Adivasi Wadi in Mangaon at around 9.30 am. The deceased have been identified as Asha Jadhav (29), Nandini Jadhav (7) and Durva Jadhav (6).
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Navi Mumbai Crime: 3 Vashi Bar Employees Booked For Allegedly Diverting And Selling Liquor Worth ₹1.37 Crore, Police Launch Probe

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai, June 13: Three employees of a Vashi bar allegedly diverted and sold liquor worth Rs 1.37 crore over nearly two years, cheating the establishment’s owner and prompting the Vashi Police to register a criminal breach of trust case against them.
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Navi Mumbai: NMMC Seizes 158 Kg Of Banned Plastic, Collects ₹1.55 Lakh In Fines During Citywide Drive

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai, June 13: Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) seized 158 kg of banned plastic and collected Rs 1.55 lakh in fines from 30 commercial establishments during a special anti-plastic enforcement drive conducted across all eight ward offices on June 12. The drive, aimed at curbing the use of single-use plastic and plastic carry bags, was carried out as part of NMMC’s ongoing environmental initiatives launched following World Environment Day.
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JNPA Retains India's Top Port Ranking, Secures 22nd Spot Globally In World Bank's CPPI 2025

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai, June 12: Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) has retained its position as India’s best-performing port and ranked 22nd globally in the Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2025, published by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence.
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Maharashtra Cabinet Approves ₹5,575 Crore Navi Mumbai Metro Expansion Linking Key Nodes With NMIA

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai, June 12: The Maharashtra Cabinet has approved CIDCO’s Rs 5,575 crore Navi Mumbai Metro expansion project, paving the way for the construction of Metro Line 1A and Metro Line 2 that will create a seamless 28-km metro corridor connecting key nodes of Navi Mumbai with the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). Cabinet approval and project objectives The approval was granted by the state's Infrastructure Committee chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
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Konkan Railway Activates Monsoon Timetable From June 15, Deploys 657 Personnel And Enhanced Safety Systems | VIDEO

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai, June 12: Konkan Railway has completed extensive monsoon preparedness measures across its network and will implement its annual monsoon timetable from June 15 to October 20, 2026, with sectional speed restrictions in place to ensure safe and reliable train operations during the rainy season, Santosh Kumar Jha, Chairman and Managing Director of Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL), said while addressing the media on Friday.
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Maharashtra Completes PLFS & ASUSE Training Workshop To Strengthen Employment & Enterprise Surveys

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai: A regional training workshop aimed at strengthening the implementation of two major statistical surveys—the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) and the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE)—has concluded successfully at the National Institute of Post-Harvest Technology (NIPHT), Talegaon Dabhade.
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Navi Mumbai's APMC Police Book 2 For Unauthorised Construction In CIDCO Tenements At Turbhe

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai: Acting on directions issued by Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation’s Turbhe Division and following a complaint by social activist Pandurang Govind Tirthe, the APMC Police have registered a criminal case against two men for allegedly carrying out unauthorized construction by merging Rooms A-2, 607, 608, 609 and 610 in a CIDCO-owned tenement at Sector 20, Turbhe. The case has been registered under Section 53(1) of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning (MRTP) Act, 1966.
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Navi Mumbai: NMMC Launches Awareness Drive On Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 Across Housing Societies

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai, June 11: Awareness campaigns on the newly implemented Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 have begun across housing societies and institutions in Navi Mumbai, with the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) undertaking a citywide outreach programme to educate residents about the regulations that came into force on April 1, 2026.
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'Aai, I'll Call You At Midnight': Ahmedabad-London Flight Was Maithili Patil's Final Step Towards Crew-In-Charge Role

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai: The ill-fated Ahmedabad-London flight was not just another assignment for 23-year-old cabin crew member Maithili Patil of Nhava village in Uran—it was her examination flight to become Air India's one of the youngest crew-in-charge, recalled her mother Pramila.
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Turbhe Police Register Criminal Case Against Dumper Drivers For Illegal Dumping Of Mud Into Abandoned Quarry In Pawane MIDC

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai: Turbhe Police have registered a criminal case against two dumper drivers and several unidentified vehicle owners for allegedly dumping mud and silt illegally into an abandoned quarry in the Pawane MIDC industrial area, creating a potential safety hazard for workers employed in nearby factories. Complaint Filed The FIR was filed following a complaint lodged by Roshan Raman Mhatre (36), a resident of Sarsole in Nerul who works as a clerk.
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Maharashtra Govt Invites Suggestions From Citizens And Experts For Formulation Of Dedicated Single Women Policy

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has invited suggestions and feedback from citizens, single women, NGOs, social workers, academicians, researchers and subject experts for the formulation of a dedicated Single Women Policy aimed at the holistic empowerment of widows, divorced, abandoned, unmarried and other single women across the state.
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NMMC Directs Municipal Schools To Ensure Grand Welcome, Uniforms, And Textbooks On First Day As Part Of Education Transformation Plan

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has directed all its schools to ensure a grand welcome for students on the first day of the new academic year, with textbooks and uniforms ready for distribution, as part of a comprehensive plan to improve educational standards across municipal schools.
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Navi Mumbai Citizens Join Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske In Protest Against Frequent Power Outages And Delayed Infrastructure

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai: Citizens joined a protest led by Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) Member of Parliament Naresh Mhaske outside the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) Circle Office in Vashi on Wednesday, demanding immediate action against frequent power outages, low-voltage supply and delayed power infrastructure projects across Navi Mumbai.
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Maharashtra Energy Expo Award 2026: Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation Bags Renewable Energy-Led Urban Governance Award

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai, June 10, 2026: Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has been honoured with the prestigious 'Excellence in Renewable Energy-Led Urban Governance' award at the Maharashtra Energy Expo Awards 2026 for its contribution to renewable energy adoption and sustainable urban development. Award Presented At Maharashtra Energy Expo The award was presented during a ceremony held in Nagpur by Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) Regional Director Sarang Mahajan.
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Navi Mumbai Tragedy: 2 Pedestrians Killed In Separate Road Accidents In Turbhe And Nhava Sheva

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai, June 9: Two pedestrians lost their lives in separate road accidents in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. An unidentified pedestrian was killed on the spot after being hit by a speeding tipper truck in the Turbhe MIDC area, while a 45-year-old man died after being struck by an unidentified vehicle in Nhava Sheva.
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Alibag Govt Girls' Hostel For Backward Classes Opens Admissions For 2026-27; Free Accommodation, Meals & ₹1,300 Monthly Allowance

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai: The admission process for the academic year 2026-27 has commenced at the Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule Government Girls’ Hostel for Backward Class Students in Alibag. The hostel, operated under the Social Justice Department, will provide free accommodation and various welfare benefits to eligible students from backward communities, officials said. Hostel location The hostel is located at Divya Apartment, opposite the Yamaha showroom near the RCF Gate at Veshvi, Alibag.
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Navi Mumbai Murder Mystery Solved: 27-Year-Old Thane Man Arrested For Allegedly Killing Woman, Burning Body Near Panvel To Destroy Evidence

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai, June 9: Nearly two months after a charred body of an unidentified woman was found in a forested area near Chinchavali in Panvel, police have solved the murder case and arrested a 27-year-old man from Thane district who allegedly killed the woman and set her body on fire to conceal the crime. The accused, identified as Karan Namdev Patil (27), a brick supplier from Shilphata, was arrested on June 8.
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JNPA Announces 50% Ground Rent Reimbursement For Importers Hit By Trailer Driver Shortage Causing Container Evacuation Delays

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Mumbai: The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) has announced a 50% reimbursement of ground rent on import-laden containers that remained at port terminals beyond eight days, providing significant relief to importers impacted by delays in container evacuation caused by a shortage of trailer drivers during April and May.
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Navi Mumbai: NMMC Begins Preparations To Implement Solid Waste Management Rules 2026, Mandates Four-Way Waste Segregation

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai, June 9: The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has initiated preparations for the implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules 2026, which came into force across the country on April 1, 2026. As part of these efforts, Municipal Commissioner Dr. Kailas Shinde chaired a special workshop at the civic headquarters to review the city's waste management and sanitation systems and outline measures for effective implementation of the new regulations.
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Navi Mumbai Shocker: 23-Year-Old Woman Arrested For Allegedly Strangling 5-Day-Old Son To Death In Turbhe

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai, June 9: A 23-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly strangling her five-day-old newborn son to death in the Khairane MIDC area of Turbhe over her unwillingness to raise a second child, police said. The accused, identified as Ashwini Yogesh Chandanshive, was arrested by Turbhe Police and booked under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for murder. The victim was her five-day-old son. The woman already has a one-and-a-half-year-old daughter.
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Mumbai-Goa Highway Tragedy: 35-Year-Old Bengaluru Man Dies, Mother Critically Injured After Car Crashes Into Dumper In Raigad's Kashedi Ghat Original

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai, June 8: A 35-year-old Bengaluru-based professional was killed and his 65-year-old mother critically injured after their car crashed into a dumper truck on the Mumbai-Goa Highway in Raigad district's Kashedi Ghat on Monday afternoon. The victim, Bijosh Balan, had travelled to Kerala to bring his mother, who had been visiting their native place, back to their residence in Kalyan when the fatal accident occurred.
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Raigad Selected As 'Model District' Under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission; Workshop On June 9 In Panvel

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai: Raigad district has been selected as a “Model District” under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), and an inaugural workshop to accelerate the implementation of digital healthcare services will be held on June 9 at the Adya Krantiveer Vasudev Balwant Phadke Auditorium in Panvel.
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Navi Mumbai Tragedy: Another Body Found In Digha's British-Era Dam, Residents Demand Urgent Safety Measures

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai, June 8: The discovery of another body in the waters of the British-era dam at Ilthanpada in Digha on Monday has once again raised serious concerns about safety at the site. Notably, a 20-year-old youth had drowned in the same dam just 10 days ago. Following yet another death at the location, local residents have expressed strong anger over the alleged failure of authorities to implement effective safety measures despite repeated tragedies.
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Pune Man Jumps Into Sea From Atal Setu In Early Hours; Extensive Search Operation Underway

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Mumbai: A 28-year-old man from Pune allegedly jumped into the sea from the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (Atal Setu) in the early hours of Saturday, prompting an extensive search operation by the Ulwe Police and maritime rescue agencies. The youth remains untraceable despite continuous efforts by rescue teams. Victim Identified The missing man has been identified as Pratik Subhash Raskar (28), a resident of Khedkar Vasti in Ranjangaon, Shirur taluka of Pune district.
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Nerul Scholarship Fraud: Fake Ryan International School Account Used To Siphon ₹96,300 For Nine Fictitious Students

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai: A fraud involving the Central Government's Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for minority students has come to light in Nerul, where an unidentified individual allegedly created a fake institutional account using the UDISE code of Ryan International School and fraudulently obtained scholarship funds worth Rs 96,300 by submitting applications in the names of nine fictitious students.
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Mumbai: Persistent Cold, Nosebleeds Reveal Rare Cancer In 17-Year-Old; Teen Makes Full Recovery

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai: A 17-year-old boy who initially presented with what appeared to be a persistent cold accompanied by occasional nosebleeds was later diagnosed with nasopharyngeal carcinoma, a rare cancer located behind the nose, and has now achieved a complete response following treatment at a Navi Mumbai hospital. The teenager first developed recurrent episodes of common cold and epistaxis (nosebleeds) in November 2024, symptoms that are often dismissed as routine ailments in adolescents.
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Tragedy In Uran's Jasai Village: Three Minor Girls, Including Two Sisters, Drown In Lake While Playing On Saturday Morning

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai: Three minor girls, including two sisters, drowned after venturing into deep water while playing in a lake at Jasai village in Uran taluka on Saturday morning. Uran Police have registered an accidental death case and initiated further inquiries into the incident.
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CIDCO Launches Free Aviation Skill Development Training For Navi Mumbai Airport Project-Affected Persons To Boost Employment

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai: In a major step towards enhancing employment opportunities for project-affected persons (PAPs) of the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), CIDCO has launched free skill development training programmes in the aviation sector in association with the Maharashtra State Skill Development Society (MSSDS).
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Lakhs Gather At Raigad Fort For 352nd Shivrajyabhishek Ceremony Of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj On June 6

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai: Lakhs of devotees have gathered at Raigad Fort for the 352nd Shivrajyabhishek ceremony of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, which will be celebrated on June 6. Authorities have put extensive security and transport arrangements in place, deploying 1,443 police personnel, 145 police officers, 250 Home Guards, five bomb detection squads, an SRP platoon, two RCP teams, and a QRT unit to ensure the smooth conduct of the event.
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Onion Prices Crash At Vashi APMC Amid Surge In Arrivals From Maharashtra; Retail Still At ₹30-35 Per kg

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai: Onion prices at the Vashi Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) have fallen due to a surge in arrivals from major onion-producing regions of Maharashtra and weak demand from traders. Despite the decline in wholesale rates, onions continue to retail at Rs 30 to Rs 35 per kg in local markets. Heat-Led Rush Large quantities of stored summer onions are currently reaching the market as farmers rush to sell their produce amid concerns of spoilage caused by rising temperatures.
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Navi Mumbai Traffic Heroes: Panvel Police Save 4 Lives In 3 Emergency Rescue Operations Within 15 Days

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai, June 5: Personnel from the Panvel Traffic Branch have helped save the lives of four individuals in road emergencies in three separate incidents over the last 15 days. Through a series of swift rescue efforts involving a trapped accident victim, a bus passenger who suffered a seizure, and two seriously injured motorcyclists, the traffic unit ensured that all four received timely medical treatment during critical moments.
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New Govt Hostel In Vashi For OBC, VJ, NT & SBC Students To Open From Academic Year 2026-27

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai: Students belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBC), Vimukta Jati (VJ), Nomadic Tribes (NT) and Special Backward Classes (SBC) pursuing higher education will now have access to government hostel accommodation in Navi Mumbai, with a new hostel facility commencing operations in Vashi from the academic year 2026-27.
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Panvel: Case Registered After Stillborn Foetus Found Concealed In Bucket At Private Clinic Toilet

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai, June 4: Panvel City Police have registered a case against a 22-year-old unmarried woman after a stillborn foetus was found concealed in a bucket containing phenyl-mixed water inside the toilet of a private clinic in Sukapur, Panvel. The incident came to light on June 2 when the woman visited a clinic and diagnostic centre complaining of severe stomach pain.
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Raigad Murder Case: Missing 85-Year-Old Woman Found Dead In Ambenali Ghat; Relative, Accomplice Held For Gold Jewellery Motive

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai, June 4: Mandwa police, while investigating the disappearance of an 85-year-old woman from Alibag, recovered her body from a 100-foot-deep gorge at Ambenali Ghat on Thursday after her relative and his accomplice allegedly confessed to murdering her for her gold jewellery. The deceased, identified as Sunanda Laxman Patil, 85, of Saral Adivasiwadi in Alibag taluka, had been reported missing by her son, a resident of Vayshet village, on Tuesday.
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Navi Mumbai Mayor Sujata Patil Orders Crackdown On Potable Water Misuse Amid Quality And Supply Concerns

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai, June 4: Navi Mumbai Mayor Sujata Patil has directed the civic administration to take strict action against residents and establishments found wasting potable water, following a surge in complaints about drinking water being used for washing vehicles, gardening and construction activities.
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Navi Mumbai To Become 'Recycle Hub' As NMMC Unveils POP, Textile Waste And Circular Economy Roadmap

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai, June 4: Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to transform the city into a 'Recycle Hub', with plans to promote large-scale recycling of Plaster of Paris (POP) idols, textile waste, plastic alternatives and decentralised waste management systems through partnerships with research institutions and environmental organisations.
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Navi Mumbai: CIDCO Relaunches 'Changing Minds' Initiative To Boost Transparency, Accountability And Citizen-Centric Governance

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai, June 3: In an effort to enhance transparency, accountability and citizen-centric governance, CIDCO has relaunched its flagship 'Changing Minds' initiative, aimed at fostering a positive work culture and improving service delivery through a transformation in employee mindset and professional conduct.
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Raigad's Chaul-2 Becomes First MSEDCL Branch To Achieve 100 Per Cent Smart Meter Installation For All Consumers

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai, June 3: The Chaul-2 branch office under MSEDCL's Alibag-1 subdivision has become the first branch office in Raigad district to achieve 100 per cent smart meter installation, with all 1,570 electricity consumers in its jurisdiction now equipped with smart meters. The achievement comes as MSEDCL continues its large-scale smart meter rollout across Maharashtra.
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Navi Mumbai Police Book Coaching Operator For Alleged CS-1A Exam Paper Leak Via WhatsApp

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai: NRI Coastal Police have registered a case against a Delhi-based coaching institute operator for allegedly leaking the question paper and answer key of the CS-1A examination conducted by the Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI) before the test began and circulating them through a WhatsApp group. The case comes amid heightened scrutiny of examination integrity following recent national-level paper leak controversies.
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World Environment Day 2026: MMR Citizens Launch ‘Climate Action Now’ Campaign To Tackle Urbanisation, Mangrove Loss And Climate Risks

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai, June 3: Concerned over rapid urbanisation, shrinking green spaces, destruction of wetlands and mangroves, and the growing threat of rising sea levels, several citizens’ groups from across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) have come together to launch ‘Climate Action Now’ (CAN), a citizen-led environmental initiative coinciding with World Environment Day.
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Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing Visits JNPA In Mumbai, Reviews Vadhvan Port Project And Strengthens Maritime Ties With India

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai: Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing on Tuesday visited the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) during his two-day official visit to Mumbai and reviewed the port's infrastructure, operations and future expansion plans, including the ambitious Vadhvan Port Project. Welcomed by JNPA Chairman Gaurav Dayal and senior officials The high-level visit is being seen as an important step towards strengthening maritime cooperation and trade relations between India and Myanmar.
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Shivrajyabhishek Ceremony 2026: Heavy Vehicles Banned On Mumbai-Goa Highway, Raigad Fort Routes From June 5–6; Check Details

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai, June 2: The Raigad district administration has imposed a temporary ban on the movement of heavy and oversized vehicles on sections of the Mumbai-Goa National Highway and key approach roads to Raigad Fort from 4 pm on June 5 to 10 pm on June 6 to facilitate the smooth conduct of the Shivrajyabhishek Ceremony 2026. District Collector Kishan Jawale issued the notification in view of the massive influx of devotees expected to attend the two-day celebration at Raigad Fort.
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Raigad Administration Urges Farmers To Use 1962 Veterinary Helpline, WhatsApp Chatbot For Livestock Healthcare

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai, June 2: The Raigad district administration has appealed to livestock owners and farmers to make maximum use of the 1962 toll-free veterinary helpline and the newly launched WhatsApp chatbot service, saying the initiatives are helping strengthen veterinary healthcare delivery across Maharashtra, particularly in rural and remote areas.
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Ulwe Police Book Unemployed Man With MCOCA Past For Assaulting Elderly Parents, Forcing Them Out Of Home Over Money Demands

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai: Ulwe Police have registered a case against a 32-year-old man for allegedly assaulting his elderly parents, subjecting them to continuous mental and physical harassment, and forcing them out of their home in Ulwe. Auto driver father files complaint The accused, identified as Pramod Abhiman Shinde, was booked following a complaint lodged by his father, Abhiman Bhanudas Shinde (64), an autorickshaw driver residing in Unnati Society along with his wife Chandani Shinde (62).
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2 Trucks Collide On Mumbai–Pune Expressway After Brake Liner Fire; No Injuries Reported

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Mumbai: A truck crashed into another truck that had caught fire due to a brake liner malfunction on the Mumbai-bound carriageway of the Mumbai–Pune Expressway early Tuesday morning, causing temporary traffic disruption but no injuries. The accident occurred around 4.15 a.m. near kilometre marker 36/500. According to officials, a truck developed a brake liner fire while travelling on the expressway.
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Two Motorcyclists Killed In Head-On Collision On Uran–Mora Road During Early Hours Of Monday Morning

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai: Two motorcyclists were killed after their vehicles collided head-on on the Uran–Mora Road in the early hours of Monday. The deceased were identified as Mahesh Pralhad Chandekar (35) and Nikhil Dipak Kukde (38), both residents of Uran. Accident occurred around 3 a.m. near Harishchandra Gavand Garden The accident took place at around 3 a.m. near Harishchandra Gavand Garden on the Uran–Mora Road.
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Navi Mumbai Conviction: Belapur Sessions Court Sentences Man To 20 Years In Jail For Raping And Impregnating Minor Girl In Nerul Under POCSO Act

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai, June 1: A 24-year-old man convicted of sexually assaulting a minor girl in Nerul has been sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment by the Belapur District and Additional Sessions Court in a case registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The convicted accused, Govindkumar Harilal Nirmal, was also fined Rs 1,500 after being found guilty of rape and criminal intimidation. District and Additional Sessions Judge P. A.
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IPL Betting Racket Busted In Navi Mumbai, 13 Bookies Arrested In Midnight Raid

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By Raina Assainar 
| Free Press Journal (India)
Navi Mumbai: In a major crackdown on illegal betting during the ongoing IPL season, Panvel Taluka Police arrested 13 alleged bookies during a midnight raid at a farmhouse in Wakdi village near Panvel. The accused were produced before a court, which remanded them to police custody until June 2. The action was taken following specific intelligence received by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone III) Rashmi Nandedkar regarding an online betting operation being run from the Gavdevi Farmhouse in Wakdi.
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