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#Thane

Thane has seen protests over a political killing, disputes over Ganesh idol immersions, a tribunal's compensation award to a farming victim, and public resistance to a metro expansion plan. Coverage focuses on civic issues, legal rulings, and community actions shaping the city’s recent developments.

A man in a white shirt being escorted by police towards a jail van

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Mhatre In Jail: SC Cancels Bail, Orders Surrender After Doctor Assault Case Reopens

Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre and three associates have been remanded to Adharwadi Jail after surrendering before the Thane trial court, following the Supreme Court’s cancellation of their bail in the doctor assault case. The SC cited Mhatre’s 18 prior cases, including murder and attempt-to-murder charges, and ruled that medical staff cannot be expected to act under fear of violence.

5 Oct 20261 min

Crowd of Shiv Sena supporters holding placards outside Kapurbawdi police station in Thane during a protest over Pradip Purnekar's murder

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Thane Protest Erupts After Shiv Sena Leader Pradip Purnekar Is Gunned Down

Following the fatal shooting of Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Pradip Purnekar, his relatives and supporters staged a standoff outside Thane's Kapurbawdi police station, demanding swift arrests before funeral ceremonies can proceed.

30 Sept 20262 min

Devotees immersing Ganesh idols in Thane creek near Chendani Koliwada during Ganeshotsav

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Thane Ganesh Idols Skip Artificial Lake For Creek Immersion

Thane's artificial lake at Ashtavinayak Chowk drew just 88 idols this Ganeshotsav while 525 were immersed directly at the creek, exposing gaps in the city's eco-friendly immersion push and its own data.

18 Sept 20262 min

An MSRTC state transport bus parked on a road in Maharashtra.

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Thane Tribunal Awards ₹5.17 Lakh To Farmer Hit By ST Bus

A Thane tribunal has ordered MSRTC to pay ₹5.17 lakh with 9% interest to a farmer left permanently disabled after an ST bus rammed his motorcycle in 2019, rejecting the corporation's claim of shared blame.

10 Sept 20262 min

Residents forming a human chain along a Thane road holding placards during a protest against the Integral Ring Metro project.

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Thane Residents Form Human Chain To Block Ring Metro Plan

Thane residents staged a second consecutive Sunday protest against the proposed Integral Ring Metro, forming a human chain on Pokhran Road over tree felling, displacement and traffic fears, with activists threatening court action.

7 Sept 20262 min