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.
Maharashtra’s Thane district has taken a significant step towards sustainable agriculture with the launch of India’s first electric-powered tractor. This innovative technology, developed by a Thane-based startup, promises farmers substantial cost savings and a greener future.
Parents in Badlapur, Thane district, Maharashtra, have erupted in protests after a school attendant was arrested for sexually abusing two kindergarten girls. The incident has sparked widespread outrage, leading to a rail blockade and demands for swift action against the accused. The Maharashtra Chief Minister has assured a fast-track investigation and the deployment of a Special Investigation Team.
Four individuals were sentenced to seven years of imprisonment for brutally assaulting a widow in Thane in 2018. The court found them guilty of causing grievous hurt with dangerous weapons, citing the vicious nature of the attack and the severe injuries inflicted on the victim.
The death of Shivajirao Jondhale, a prominent figure in Thane’s education sector, has led to a culpable homicide case against his partner Geeta Khare and her family. Jondhale’s son, Sagar, alleges that Khare intentionally prevented a liver transplant for his ailing father, ultimately causing his death. The police are investigating the matter.
A massive accumulation of 30,000 metric tons of garbage at the Wagle Estate garbage transfer station in Thane has created an unbearable stench and raised concerns about health hazards for residents. The situation arose due to a snag at the Daighar waste disposal unit and the saturation of existing dumping grounds, leaving the corporation with nowhere to dispose of the waste. Local residents are demanding immediate action to clear the garbage and ensure clean air.
A 30-year-old man in Thane, Maharashtra, was hospitalized after a woman injured his genitals with a metal spatula, allegedly in self-defense against his unwanted advances. The incident occurred when the intoxicated man attempted to make sexual overtures towards the woman at her home. The woman, fearing for her safety, used the spatula to defend herself, leading to the man’s hospitalization.
Thane police have apprehended three individuals for allegedly defrauding a printing and packaging professional of Rs 21 crore by enticing him to invest in their business venture. The accused, Pravinkumar Agrawal, Sonal Pravinkumar Agrawal, and Surendrakumar Chandra, convinced the victim to invest approximately Rs 25 crore since 2016, promising high returns. However, the complainant received no returns and later discovered the accused had only returned Rs 4 crore. The police have registered a case of cheating against the accused, highlighting a growing trend of investment scams in the region.
Four individuals accused of robbing a Thane hotel in 1987 were discharged by the Thane Sessions Court after being absconding for over three decades. The accused had initially been granted bail but failed to appear for subsequent court proceedings. Despite extensive searches, the authorities were unable to locate them, leading to their discharge from the case.
