<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>Thane News, Latest Thane News Headlines &amp; Live Updates, Breaking Thane News - Times of India</title><link>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane</link><description>Thane News Today. TOI brings the latest Thane news headlines about Thane crime, Thane education news, Thane real estate news,  Thane politics and Live Updates on local Thane news from Times of India, Breaking Thane news - Thane news section</description><language>en-gb</language><lastBuildDate>2026-05-04T21:23:11+05:30</lastBuildDate><atom:link type="application/rss+xml" rel="self" href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/3831863.cms"/><copyright>Copyright:(C) Mon, 04 May 2026 21:23:11 IST Bennett Coleman &amp; Co. Ltd, http://in.indiatimes.com/policyterms/1554651.cms</copyright><docs>http://syndication.indiatimes.com/</docs><image><title>Thane News, Latest Thane News Headlines &amp; Live Updates, Breaking Thane News - Times of India</title><url>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/507610.cms</url><link>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane</link></image><item><title><![CDATA[Rs 4,063cr Metro 5A clears way for Sindhu Nagar station in Ulhasnagar: BJP]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/rs-4063cr-metro-5a-clears-way-for-sindhu-nagar-station-in-ulhasnagar-bjp/articleshow/130765908.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130765908.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[The long-awaited Sindhu Nagar metro station is set to become a reality with the Metro 5A corridor, following the state government's approval of ₹4,063 crore for its implementation. This development, alongside significant funding for road concreting and water supply projects, promises to enhance connectivity and infrastructure in Ulhasnagar.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/rs-4063cr-metro-5a-clears-way-for-sindhu-nagar-station-in-ulhasnagar-bjp/articleshow/130765908.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/rs-4063cr-metro-5a-clears-way-for-sindhu-nagar-station-in-ulhasnagar-bjp/articleshow/130765908.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-04T12:43:19+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Pradeep Gupta</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130765954,imgsize-80246.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[KDMC chief calls for stronger disaster SOP; Dr Rajesh Raghav Raju elected IMA Kalyan president]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/kdmc-chief-calls-for-stronger-disaster-sop-dr-rajesh-raghav-raju-elected-ima-kalyan-president/articleshow/130763328.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130763328.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation Commissioner Abhinav Goel urged the Indian Medical Association (IMA) to collaborate on a robust disaster response SOP for medical emergencies. Speaking at the IMA Kalyan installation ceremony, where Dr. Rajesh Raghav Raju was elected president, Goel emphasized the need for improved coordination during crises like building collapses and floods.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/kdmc-chief-calls-for-stronger-disaster-sop-dr-rajesh-raghav-raju-elected-ima-kalyan-president/articleshow/130763328.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/kdmc-chief-calls-for-stronger-disaster-sop-dr-rajesh-raghav-raju-elected-ima-kalyan-president/articleshow/130763328.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-04T12:17:45+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Pradeep Gupta</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130763275,imgsize-83560.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies by suicide after domestic dispute in Thane’s Dombivli]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/man-dies-by-suicide-after-domestic-dispute-in-thanes-dombivli/articleshow/130727985.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130727985.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[A 30-year-old man, Rajaram Ramdularam Bharti, allegedly died by suicide in Dombivli after a family dispute. He reportedly locked his wife and children in a room before hanging himself in the kitchen. Neighbours intervened, rescuing the family and discovering the man. He was declared dead at a hospital. Police are investigating the incident.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/man-dies-by-suicide-after-domestic-dispute-in-thanes-dombivli/articleshow/130727985.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/man-dies-by-suicide-after-domestic-dispute-in-thanes-dombivli/articleshow/130727985.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-03T11:13:01+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI City Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130727997,imgsize-1024464.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde flags off Thane's first AC double-decker electric bus]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/maharashtra-deputy-cm-eknath-shinde-flags-off-thanes-first-ac-double-decker-electric-bus/articleshow/130674029.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130674029.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[Thane commuters can now enjoy more comfortable journeys with the induction of a new AC double-decker electric bus. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde inaugurated the eco-friendly vehicle, urging citizens to treat it with care.  This addition to the Thane Municipal transport fleet, operating under a GCC model, promises an enjoyable travel experience, with nine more buses expected soon.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/maharashtra-deputy-cm-eknath-shinde-flags-off-thanes-first-ac-double-decker-electric-bus/articleshow/130674029.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/maharashtra-deputy-cm-eknath-shinde-flags-off-thanes-first-ac-double-decker-electric-bus/articleshow/130674029.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-01T14:30:33+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Manoj Badgeri</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130674048,imgsize-63558.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deputy CM Eknath Shinde launches census ‘self-enumeration’ drive in Thane]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/deputy-cm-eknath-shinde-launches-census-self-enumeration-drive-in-thane/articleshow/130673548.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130673548.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/deputy-cm-eknath-shinde-launches-census-self-enumeration-drive-in-thane/articleshow/130673548.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/deputy-cm-eknath-shinde-launches-census-self-enumeration-drive-in-thane/articleshow/130673548.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-01T14:07:31+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Manoj Badgeri</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130673651,imgsize-93920.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[KDMC's deputy commissioner Ramdas Kokare transferred, sparks row over garbage contracts]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/maharashtra-civic-body-chief-ramdas-kokare-transferred-sparks-row-over-garbage-contracts/articleshow/130672622.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130672622.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[Kalyan-Dombivli's Deputy Commissioner of Solid Waste Management, Ramdas Kokare, has been abruptly transferred, sparking speculation. Known for significantly boosting waste segregation and pushing for scientific processing, Kokare's proactive approach may have clashed with political disagreements over waste management contracts. His departure leaves a crucial post vacant, with no replacement yet named.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/maharashtra-civic-body-chief-ramdas-kokare-transferred-sparks-row-over-garbage-contracts/articleshow/130672622.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/maharashtra-civic-body-chief-ramdas-kokare-transferred-sparks-row-over-garbage-contracts/articleshow/130672622.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-05-01T13:03:28+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Pradeep Gupta</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130672697,imgsize-308328.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[12-year-old murder case solved, Maharashtra cops arrest ‘reel star’ and contractor]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/maharashtra-reel-star-and-contractor-surendra-patil-arrested-in-2014-dombivli-murder-case/articleshow/130643700.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130643700.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[Thane Crime Branch has solved a 12-year-old murder case, arresting construction contractor Surendra Patil for the abduction and killing of Karan Bagul over a property dispute in 2014. Patil, along with two workers, allegedly disposed of Bagul's body in a Murbad forest. The investigation was reopened following Patil's recent arrest in an arms case.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/maharashtra-reel-star-and-contractor-surendra-patil-arrested-in-2014-dombivli-murder-case/articleshow/130643700.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/maharashtra-reel-star-and-contractor-surendra-patil-arrested-in-2014-dombivli-murder-case/articleshow/130643700.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-04-30T22:31:00+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Manoj Badgeri</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130670471,imgsize-56190.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ruchita Ghorpade unanimously chosen to head statewide municipal presidents’ body]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/ruchita-ghorpade-unanimously-chosen-to-head-statewide-municipal-presidents-body/articleshow/130600566.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130600566.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[Kulgaon-Badlapur Municipal Council President Ruchita Rajendra Ghorpade has been unanimously elected as the president of the Maharashtra State Nagaradhyaksha Mahasangh. This marks a significant achievement for the city, as it's the first time in the organization's 18-year history that it has secured the top post.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/ruchita-ghorpade-unanimously-chosen-to-head-statewide-municipal-presidents-body/articleshow/130600566.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/ruchita-ghorpade-unanimously-chosen-to-head-statewide-municipal-presidents-body/articleshow/130600566.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-04-29T13:42:10+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Pradeep Gupta</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130600572,imgsize-943238.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man kills friend over money during picnic near Khadavli river in Thane; held]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/man-kills-friend-over-money-during-picnic-near-khadavli-river-in-thane-held/articleshow/130597608.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130597608.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[A picnic turned deadly near Khadavli river as a man allegedly murdered his friend over a money dispute. The accused, Yogesh Rane, reportedly struck the victim, Raju Prabhulkar, with a stone after a heated argument. He then concealed the body in a secluded area. Police, using CCTV and technical surveillance, apprehended Rane in Mumbai.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/man-kills-friend-over-money-during-picnic-near-khadavli-river-in-thane-held/articleshow/130597608.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/man-kills-friend-over-money-during-picnic-near-khadavli-river-in-thane-held/articleshow/130597608.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-04-29T11:33:23+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Pradeep Gupta</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130597588,imgsize-68818.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[RTO fines Congress leader’s car for illegal MLA sticker, beacon in Kalyan]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/rto-fines-congress-leaders-car-for-illegal-mla-sticker-beacon-in-kalyan/articleshow/130571993.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130571993.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[Congress leader Surendra Adhav's car faced penalties in Kalyan for unauthorized MLA stickers and a red/blue beacon light. The RTO also found an expired PUC certificate. A total fine of ₹1,500 was imposed, with warnings of stricter measures for future offenses. Adhav, linked to Sanjay Dutt, was found with these violations during a visit to the KDMC office.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/rto-fines-congress-leaders-car-for-illegal-mla-sticker-beacon-in-kalyan/articleshow/130571993.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/rto-fines-congress-leaders-car-for-illegal-mla-sticker-beacon-in-kalyan/articleshow/130571993.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-04-28T12:10:43+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Pradeep Gupta</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130571986,imgsize-46776.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minor among 13 women rescued in Thane orchestra bar raid]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/minor-among-13-women-rescued-in-thane-orchestra-bar-raid/articleshow/130508700.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130508700.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[Thane police have rescued thirteen women, including a minor, from a Bhayandar East orchestra bar following a raid. Authorities discovered women performing obscene dances and six others, including a child, hidden in a suffocating, concealed cavity. Thirteen individuals have been booked for endangering lives and forcing women into unsafe conditions.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/minor-among-13-women-rescued-in-thane-orchestra-bar-raid/articleshow/130508700.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/minor-among-13-women-rescued-in-thane-orchestra-bar-raid/articleshow/130508700.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-04-25T11:44:49+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI City Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130509434,imgsize-49330.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mentally ill teen’s ‘imitation act’ with knife leads to 8-year-old sister’s death near Mumbai]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/mentally-ill-teens-imitation-act-with-knife-leads-to-8-year-old-sisters-death-in-thane/articleshow/130506389.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130506389.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[A tragic incident in Mumbra saw a 16-year-old boy, diagnosed with schizophrenia, booked for culpable homicide after fatally stabbing his 8-year-old sister. While mimicking a sword-fighting video, he accidentally struck her. The girl succumbed to her injuries after four days of intensive care. Police registered the case on behalf of the state.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/mentally-ill-teens-imitation-act-with-knife-leads-to-8-year-old-sisters-death-in-thane/articleshow/130506389.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/mentally-ill-teens-imitation-act-with-knife-leads-to-8-year-old-sisters-death-in-thane/articleshow/130506389.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-04-25T06:24:02+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Nishikant Karlikar</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130506438,imgsize-20478.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maharashtra civic body faces pothole crisis as US-Iran tensions disrupt bitumen supply]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/maharashtra-civic-body-faces-pothole-crisis-as-us-iran-tensions-disrupt-bitumen-supply/articleshow/130485943.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130485943.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[Kalyan-Dombivli faces a pothole crisis as US-Iran tensions disrupt bitumen supply, doubling costs and creating uncertainty.  Three tender attempts for road repairs have failed due to unviable rates and material scarcity.  With monsoon looming and ongoing excavation work exacerbating damage, the city's roads are at risk of further deterioration, leaving commuters concerned.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/maharashtra-civic-body-faces-pothole-crisis-as-us-iran-tensions-disrupt-bitumen-supply/articleshow/130485943.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/maharashtra-civic-body-faces-pothole-crisis-as-us-iran-tensions-disrupt-bitumen-supply/articleshow/130485943.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-04-24T12:12:37+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Pradeep Gupta</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130486039,imgsize-1884566.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maharashtra civic body launches wellness programme for sanitation workers]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/maharashtra-civic-body-launches-wellness-programme-for-sanitation-workers/articleshow/130485865.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130485865.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation has launched a wellness program for 1,500 sanitation workers, focusing on stress management and physical health. Led by Municipal Commissioner Abhinav Goel, the initiative, conducted by Art of Living Foundation trainers, includes breathing exercises and meditation. This progressive approach aims to boost worker morale and efficiency, setting a precedent for prioritizing essential service personnel.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/maharashtra-civic-body-launches-wellness-programme-for-sanitation-workers/articleshow/130485865.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/maharashtra-civic-body-launches-wellness-programme-for-sanitation-workers/articleshow/130485865.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-04-24T12:02:44+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Pradeep Gupta</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130485868,imgsize-1233676.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bus caches fire near Thane railway station; passengers safe]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/bus-caches-fire-near-thane-railway-station-passengers-safe/articleshow/130464632.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130464632.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[A Shivshahi bus traveling from Pune to Vasai caught fire near Thane railway station on Thursday afternoon. Passengers were safely evacuated before the diesel-powered vehicle was engulfed in flames. The incident disrupted bus services from Thane West, causing commuter delays.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/bus-caches-fire-near-thane-railway-station-passengers-safe/articleshow/130464632.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/bus-caches-fire-near-thane-railway-station-passengers-safe/articleshow/130464632.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-04-23T16:02:48+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Manoj Badgeri</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130464987,imgsize-469096.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maharashtra civic body launches anti-encroachment drive, targets illegal hawkers in Kalyan-Dombivli]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/maharashtra-civic-body-launches-anti-encroachment-drive-targets-illegal-hawkers-in-kalyan-dombivli/articleshow/130461617.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130461617.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation has intensified action against illegal vendors with a 'pedestrian-friendly city' campaign following an assault on a civic staffer. Coordinated drives cleared encroachments across multiple wards, seizing handcarts and dismantling stalls. While residents welcome the move, corporators criticize the selective nature of the crackdown and lack of vendor rehabilitation.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/maharashtra-civic-body-launches-anti-encroachment-drive-targets-illegal-hawkers-in-kalyan-dombivli/articleshow/130461617.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/maharashtra-civic-body-launches-anti-encroachment-drive-targets-illegal-hawkers-in-kalyan-dombivli/articleshow/130461617.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-04-23T13:33:02+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Pradeep Gupta</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130461605,imgsize-1435312.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shiv Sena–BJP rift over LoP appointment in Maharashtra civic body]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/shiv-senabjp-rift-over-lop-appointment-in-maharashtra-civic-body/articleshow/130461419.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130461419.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[Tensions flared in Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation as Mayor Ashwini Nikam appointed the lone Congress corporator as Leader of Opposition, bypassing the BJP. BJP corporators protested, alleging procedural violations and a breach of alliance trust, vowing to challenge the decision. Shiv Sena defended the mayor's authority, questioning the BJP's claim as a ruling alliance member.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/shiv-senabjp-rift-over-lop-appointment-in-maharashtra-civic-body/articleshow/130461419.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/shiv-senabjp-rift-over-lop-appointment-in-maharashtra-civic-body/articleshow/130461419.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-04-23T13:26:01+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Pradeep Gupta</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130461476,imgsize-1321479.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maharashtra civic body to issue white paper on water shortage in Kalyan-Dombivli]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/maharashtra-civic-body-to-issue-white-paper-on-water-shortage-in-kalyan-dombivli/articleshow/130434715.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130434715.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[Kalyan-Dombivli faces a severe water crisis, prompting the Municipal Corporation to release a white paper detailing challenges and solutions. Immediate actions include a crackdown on illegal water connections and repairing leaky pipelines. Efforts are underway to boost water supply to 27 villages, with corporators urged to fund urgent projects. Even the Mayor acknowledged the widespread water shortages.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/maharashtra-civic-body-to-issue-white-paper-on-water-shortage-in-kalyan-dombivli/articleshow/130434715.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/maharashtra-civic-body-to-issue-white-paper-on-water-shortage-in-kalyan-dombivli/articleshow/130434715.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-04-22T12:45:44+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Pradeep Gupta</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130434801,imgsize-408347.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Thane Municipal Corporation official booked for rape; astrologer Ashok Kharat 'link' in FIR]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/former-thane-municipal-corporation-official-booked-for-rape-astrologer-ashok-kharat-link-in-fir/articleshow/130431891.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130431891.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[A former Thane Municipal Corporation senior official has been booked for allegedly raping a 31-year-old woman repeatedly over three years. The survivor also accused him of extortion and using black magic, involving a Nashik-based astrologer arrested in other cases. The official allegedly filmed the assaults and used the footage to coerce her compliance.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/former-thane-municipal-corporation-official-booked-for-rape-astrologer-ashok-kharat-link-in-fir/articleshow/130431891.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/former-thane-municipal-corporation-official-booked-for-rape-astrologer-ashok-kharat-link-in-fir/articleshow/130431891.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-04-22T10:00:23+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Nishikant Karlikar</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130432026,imgsize-788159.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blaze erupts at chemical godown in Maharashtra's Bhiwandi]]></title><description>&lt;a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/blaze-erupts-at-chemical-godown-in-maharashtras-bhiwandi/articleshow/130413268.cms"&gt;&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/130413268.cms" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;<![CDATA[A fire erupted at a chemical godown in Bhiwandi, Thane, on Tuesday morning, prompting a three-hour firefighting operation. While no casualties were reported, thick, foul-smelling smoke blanketed the area. Firefighters battled the blaze, which was eventually extinguished, with cooling operations ongoing. The exact cause remains under investigation.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/blaze-erupts-at-chemical-godown-in-maharashtras-bhiwandi/articleshow/130413268.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/blaze-erupts-at-chemical-godown-in-maharashtras-bhiwandi/articleshow/130413268.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-04-21T15:03:37+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI City Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-130413507,imgsize-18784.cms"/></item></channel></rss>