Forty-five students from a private school near Thane, Maharashtra, were hospitalized after experiencing suspected food poisoning following their midday meal. The incident has prompted an investigation and an FIR against the school management and food supplier. The children are now under observation, and authorities are looking into the cause of the poisoning.
Nearly 40 students from a private school in Thane, Maharashtra, were hospitalized after consuming food served during the mid-day meal program. The students, who reportedly ate ‘Khichdi,’ complained of nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. While all students are stable, food samples have been collected for testing. This incident follows similar incidents in other parts of India where students became ill after consuming school meals, highlighting concerns about food safety in educational institutions.
Train services on the Central Railway line between Thane and Panvel have been severely impacted due to an Overhead Equipment (OHE) issue at Nerul. Passengers are advised to check for updates and plan their journeys accordingly.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has directed authorities to address the chronic traffic congestion on Ghodbunder Road in Thane. The directive follows complaints from residents and motorists who have faced severe delays due to heavy vehicles and infrastructure work. The plan includes restricting heavy vehicles, addressing black spots, and deploying additional police and marshals.
A traffic constable in Ulhasnagar, Thane, was allegedly assaulted by two autorickshaw drivers after a dispute over traffic violations. The incident, caught on video, has gone viral on social media. The altercation began when the constable approached a driver for violating traffic rules. The driver allegedly verbally abused and splashed water on the constable, leading to a physical altercation. A traffic warden who intervened was also assaulted. The police are investigating the incident and plan to file an FIR.
A truck carrying paraformaldehyde overturned on Ghodbunder Road in Thane, causing an 11-hour traffic jam. This is the second such incident in as many days, highlighting the growing concern over traffic disruptions on the highway. The accident left thousands of commuters stranded, impacting their daily routines.
A truck carrying chemical powder overturned on Ghodbunder Road in Thane, causing major traffic disruption. The accident occurred near the Patlipada flyover, injuring the driver and disrupting traffic for hours. This is the third such accident on the stretch in the past 24 hours, highlighting the need for improved infrastructure and traffic management.
A 37-year-old daily-wage worker has been arrested in Thane for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a two-year-old girl. The incident occurred in Kalyan taluka and has sparked outrage following a similar case in Badlapur. The accused was apprehended after the girl’s mother reported the incident to the police.
A 40-year-old school teacher in Thane has been arrested for allegedly showing obscene videos to a class 8 student and touching her inappropriately in the classroom. The student’s parents filed a complaint after she confided in them, leading to the teacher’s arrest under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.
Thane, Maharashtra, has launched a groundbreaking cashless maternity home and dialysis center, providing free services to patients and their families. This initiative, funded by the Chief Minister’s Matru Suraksha Scheme, aims to alleviate financial burdens associated with healthcare. The facility also includes a state-of-the-art dialysis center offering free services through CSR contributions.
