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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By: Raina Assainar
Water supply in parts of Navi Mumbai was temporarily affected after a leak developed in the Morbe main water pipeline near the Bhokarpada Water Treatment Plant on Saturday. NMMC carried out emergency repairs over five hours and restored normal supply later in the morning.
By: Raina Assainar
Raigad district administration has ordered closure of all swimming pools dependent on public water supply from June 20 to June 30 amid low rainfall and delayed monsoon. Issued under the Disaster Management Act, the directive by District Collector Kishan Jawale aims to conserve drinking water. Officials cited just 8.9 mm rainfall and falling reservoir levels across the district in Maharashtra.
By: Raina Assainar
Mumbai: Ulwe Police arrested a nominated Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) corporator, a former BJP corporator, and two others in connection with the alleged sexual exploitation of two minor sisters rescued from a prostitution racket. The arrests followed a probe into a June 17 raid, with the accused booked under POCSO, BNS, Immoral Traffic Prevention, and Juvenile Justice Act provisions.
By: Raina Assainar
On International Day of Yoga, the Environment Life Foundation and Shivomay Yog & Wellness combined a yoga session with their 305th weekly mangrove cleanup drive in Navi Mumbai. Around 40 volunteers participated, removing nearly 300 kg of waste from the coastline, highlighting the connection between personal well-being, environmental conservation and sustainable living.
By: Raina Assainar
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation removed an illegal connection from its Morbe Dam pipeline in Panvel after detecting unauthorized water extraction for the third time. A criminal case has been registered, CCTV cameras installed and an additional Rs 1.17 crore penalty imposed. Officials said repeated tampering threatens public property and Navi Mumbai's water security.
By: Raina Assainar
A 17-year-old boy, Anshu Shankarlal Yadav, was killed after being crushed between two parked trucks on the JNPT Service Road in Panvel. Police said one truck allegedly rolled forward after its driver failed to apply the handbrake while parked on a slope. A case has been registered against the driver, and further investigation is underway.
By: Raina Assainar
Raigad district administration has issued strict guidelines for homestays, lodges and B&Bs, making guest verification, CCTV surveillance and detailed record-keeping mandatory. District Collector Kishan Jawale said the move aims to prevent misuse of tourist accommodations by criminal or suspicious elements.
By: Raina Assainar
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has launched special cleanliness drives across the city under Swachh Survekshan 2025–26, focusing on waste segregation and scientific disposal. The campaign, running from June 15 to 30, covers railway stations, highways, slums and public spaces.
By: Raina Assainar
CIDCO has formally transferred Targhar, Kharkopar and Bamandongari railway stations in Navi Mumbai to Central Railway, marking a key step to improve maintenance and passenger facilities. The handover, completed on Monday, follows years of commuter complaints over poor upkeep.
By: Raina Assainar
Raigad district has received only 48.7 mm rainfall this June against the normal 502.8 mm, reaching just 9.7 per cent of average, according to a report. Several tehsils, including Panvel and Pen, recorded extremely low rainfall, while officials said the administration is monitoring the monsoon situation and coordinating preparedness measures across the district system.
