SC ADMITS PLEA AGAINST SHIVAJI MEMORIAL

MUMBAI: The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday admitted a petition challenging the construction of the ₹3,600-crore Shivaji memorial, off the coast of Mumbai, and issued notices to various respondents from the Maharashtra government and the Centre. Petitioner Debi Goenka from Conservation Action Trust stated the Maharashtra government had not called for public consultation before going ahead with the project.

Shilpgram to charge entry fee for visitors

MUMBAI: Shilpgram, the city’s first arts-and-crafts village located in Jogeshwari, will soon charge an entry fee for visitors. While adults or those above 12 years will be charged ₹25, children would be charged ₹5. Like Byculla Zoo, this place will also allow a family with a maximum of two children (between three and 12 years) for ₹25. Entry for civic school students remains free.htc

Metro faces snag, deboards commuters at Airport Road

MUMBAI: Passengers on a Metro train from Versova to Airport

Road station were evacuated on Friday morning after a technical snag was reported on a train from Versova to Airport Road station. “Due to a technical snag, one train has been withdrawn from services. Normal train services have been restored within 5 minutes,” Mumbai Metro One Private tweeted.

University teachers allege corruption by V-C

KOLHAPUR : The Shivaji University Teachers Association (SUTA) has planned to protest against the varsity’s vice-chancellor Dayanand Shinde next month, alleging he spent ₹40 lakh from the institution’s funds at his residential premises besides illegally appointing seven teachers and 12 non-teaching staff. The association has demanded a judicial inquiry into these irregularities.