Mumbai building collapse: 6 dead, 13 people rescued in Ghatkopar
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Fourteen fire engines, one rescue van, and an ambulance rushed to Damodar Park after a four-storey building in Mumbai's Ghatkopar area collapsed. Sources said a nursing home was operational on building's ground floor. 13 people have been rescued while 6 succumbed to their injuries including a three-month-old child. 40 people are feared trapped. Tap in for more from Mumbai.
Wadala
Wadala RTO to issue learner's driving license in 10 minutes
Taking the day off and waiting for hours to get learner's driving license is all a thing of the past now for eastern suburb residents of Mumbai. Wadala RTO will now issue laminated learner's licences within 10 minutes after applicant successfully clears the test. Andheri and Borivali RTOs, which run western suburbs, already have this service.
Fee hike
Law-colleges revise fee for the first time in 9 years
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Traffic violation
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Gold smuggling
Gold smugglers become innovative, conceal gold chains in toothpaste tubes
Gold smugglers are finding new ways to fool custom officials at Mumbai airport and go undetected. It is evident from three smuggling attempts by passengers that were foiled by officials. One tried to smuggle gold stitched into fabric's embroidery panel, another in a pocket made in jeans waistband while third one hid gold chains in toothpaste tubes. Seized gold was worth Rs. 36 lakh.