Raina Assainar is a News Correspondent at Hindustan Times and The Free Press Journal. She specializes in a diverse range of themes including construction and real estate, transportation and mobility, as well as energy and mining, often focusing on topics such as energy policy, traffic management systems, and public transportation. Raina's work has been featured in prominent publications, highlighting her expertise in logistics and public security.
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Navi Mumbai, India (Local)
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Raina Assainar's articles predominantly focus on local crime, arrests, and police activities in India, specifically within Maharashtra and Mumbai. Given the nature of her coverage with a heavy emphasis on evolving stories and breaking news related to crime and family/relationship issues, she is likely to be most interested in pitches that provide exclusive insights into ongoing criminal investigations or compelling human-interest stories from the region.
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By: Raina Assainar
NMMC will expand Navi Mumbai's public healthcare infrastructure by upgrading hospitals, setting up a new NICU and ICU, increasing PICU beds and recruiting specialist doctors. The civic body will also strengthen Ayushman Bharat implementation, improve TB and vector-borne disease control, and decentralise healthcare services to reduce the burden on major hospitals.
By: Raina Assainar
According to the police, the incident took place around 6 am on Tuesday when the girl was playing in an open space near a public toilet in Valmiki Nagar. Waghela allegedly made obscene gestures towards the child and called her inside the public toilet with an alleged sexual intent.
By: Raina Assainar
A 26-year-old man died after a Maruti Eeco crashed into the rear of a trailer that allegedly braked suddenly near Nandgaon bridge in Panvel. Police said the trailer driver fled without helping the victim or informing authorities. An FIR has been registered and efforts are underway to trace the unidentified driver.
By: Raina Assainar
The NMMC disconnected water and sewer connections to several C1-category buildings in Navi Mumbai to prevent residents from occupying structurally unsafe properties during the monsoon. The action followed inspections by senior civic officials and forms part of measures to reduce the risk of building collapses and protect public safety.
By: Raina Assainar
The NMMC has ordered a fire safety audit of all coaching centres and tuition classes in Navi Mumbai following recent fire and building-related incidents elsewhere. Institutions must submit Structural Stability Certificates, Fire Department NOCs and other mandatory documents as the civic body intensifies inspections to improve student safety.
By: Raina Assainar
Kharghar Police arrested two alleged drug peddlers after intercepting them during a patrol near Sai Symphony Society in Navi Mumbai. Police seized 14.11 grams of MD, cash, mobile phones and other articles worth Rs 4.33 lakh. An NDPS Act case has been registered, and investigators are probing the source of the drugs and a possible trafficking network.
By: Raina Assainar
Morbe Dam's water storage has increased to 86.48% after steady monsoon rainfall, providing relief to Navi Mumbai and CIDCO areas following the summer water crisis. However, NMMC and CIDCO will continue the existing 10% water cut until the reservoir reaches full capacity. Water supply issues also persist in parts of Kharghar.
By: Raina Assainar
Navi Mumbai Police have launched the Campus Connect campaign to raise awareness among youth about drug abuse and promote drug-free campuses. The initiative features inter-college reel and poster-making competitions on addiction prevention, rehabilitation and positive lifestyles, with cash prizes of up to Rs 51,000. Colleges can submit entries until August 8.
By: Raina Assainar
A Navi Mumbai environment activist was allegedly duped of more than Rs 1.5 lakh after fraudsters posing as Mahanagar Gas officials tricked him into paying a fake Rs 12 pending bill through a malicious APK link. The victim blocked his credit cards and filed complaints, while police urged citizens to verify payment demands and avoid installing APK files.
By: Raina Assainar
The Anti-Corruption Bureau has launched the 'Bribe-Free Navi Mumbai – Our City, Our Responsibility' campaign and activated helpline 1064 to encourage citizens to report bribery by government officials. The ACB assured complainants of complete confidentiality and urged people not to pay bribes under any circumstances.
