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  13 killed, 20 injured in Maharashtra's Palghar highway crash; CM Fadnavis announces Rs 5 lakh aid

  Maharashtra | May 18, 2026 23:41 IST

  The accident took place when the tempo, packed with passengers travelling for the family function, crashed into the trailer on the busy highway. Several injured victims were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment, with some reported to be in critical condition.

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  Two killed, four injured in explosion at firecracker unit in Maharashtra's Palghar

  Maharashtra | April 21, 2026 16:42 IST

  The explosion occurred around 12 pm at a makeshift firecracker manufacturing unit operating out of a tin shed in an old farmhouse in Konsai village of Wada taluka.

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  Maharashtra: Three youths run over by goods train while fleeing alleged police beating in Palghar

  Maharashtra | March 14, 2026 9:42 IST

  Maharashtra: Near Palghar East's Jain Temple in Old Palghar, three young residents of Veerendra Nagar—Swapnil Shailesh Palande (23), Kunal Kumar Dubla (23) and Afroze Khalil Sheikh (28)—suffered fatal injuries after a goods train struck them.

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  Student forced to perform 'namaz' at medical college in Maharashtra; two staffers suspended

  Maharashtra | January 07, 2026 7:07 IST

  Police filed an FIR in this connection, and the preliminary investigation suggests the incident could be linked to ragging. The incident reportedly took place on Sunday night at the college in Posheri.

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  Raigad and Palghar Local Body Election Result: BJP-led Mahayukti registers wins

  Maharashtra | December 24, 2025 12:59 IST

  The counting process is being closely watched by political parties and voters alike, as it will determine the composition of local bodies across the state.

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  Raigad and Palghar Local Body Election Results Highlights: BJP-led Mahayuti secures strong win

  Maharashtra | December 24, 2025 12:15 IST

  Maharashtra Local Body Polls Result: The results for these elections were slated on December 3, but the Bombay High Court postponed it to December 21 after flagging several irregularities.

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  What happened in Thane, Raigad, Palghar, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts in the last elections?

  Maharashtra | December 02, 2025 14:49 IST

  Konkan division comprises seven districts, but voting is happening in five of them. Notably, Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban districts were outside the polling schedule for these elections.

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  Palghar's 12-year-old girl dies after alleged 100 sit-up punishment for being late to school

  Maharashtra | November 16, 2025 18:46 IST

  When the girl’s body was brought back to her neighbourhood in Sativali, Vasai East, hundreds of locals gathered, accusing the school of negligence and demanding swift action.

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  Maharashtra: Dogs found sleeping on 'patient beds' at Palghar Hospital, viral video sparks outrage

  Maharashtra | November 02, 2025 18:31 IST

  Maharashtra shocker: Locals allege that doctors and hospital staff are frequently absent during nighttime hours, leaving government health centers without supervision. The alarming video capturing stray dogs resting inside patient wards has further fueled public outrage.

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  Maharashtra shocker: 7-year-old dies after mother allegedly beats him with rolling pin, case filed

  Maharashtra | September 29, 2025 11:21 IST

  A seven-year-old boy in Palghar allegedly died after being beaten by his mother over food. The child was allegedly not taken to a hospital and died at home. Police have taken the mother into custody, and investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of death.

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  One worker killed, four others injured in explosion at chemical factory in Maharashtra's Palghar

  Maharashtra | September 19, 2025 11:02 IST

  A deadly explosion at Limbani Salt Industries in Palghar district killed one worker and injured four others. The blast occurred during a hazardous metal and acid mixing process. Emergency teams contained the situation, while police have launched an investigation into the incident.

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  Virar building collapse: Toddler celebrating first birthday among two killed

  Maharashtra | August 27, 2025 23:38 IST

  Virar building collapse: The deceased have been identified as Utkarsha Jovil and her mother Aarohi Omkar Jovil. Omkar Jovil, Utkarsha's father and Aarohi's husband, is still missing. Notably, the family was celebrating Utkarsha's first birthday when the tragedy struck.

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  Maharashtra: Four workers dead, two injured after nitrogen gas leaks at pharma company in Palghar

  Maharashtra | August 21, 2025 23:53 IST

  The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon at Medley Pharma located in the industrial area of Boisar. The injured were admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) at a local hospital.

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  Maharashtra weather update: Palghar declares holiday for students amid heavy rainfall alert today

  Education | July 07, 2025 0:00 IST

  Maharashtra weather update: Although students in Palghar have been given a precautionary holiday, teaching and non-teaching staff are mandated to report to duty and assist with disaster management operations as instructed by local authorities.

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  Heartbreaking: Elderly couple assaulted by sons, thrown out of home in Maharashtra's Palghar

  Maharashtra | June 24, 2025 12:02 IST

  Victims, who are in their 70s, were allegedly repeatedly assaulted by their two sons and thrown out of their home in the Patil Ali area of Vasai.

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  13 workers hospitalised after hazardous chemical leak at Palghar factory

  Maharashtra | May 18, 2025 19:34 IST

  The incident occurred around 3 am at a unit located in Boisar’s Tarapur MIDC area, said Vivekanand Kadam, chief of the District Disaster Management Cell.

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  Caught on camera: 70-year-old woman brutally killed after being hit by car in Maharashtra's Palghar

  Maharashtra | April 09, 2025 23:44 IST

  Palghar accident: A red car allegedly driven by Dr AK Das, a doctor serving at the hospital, went out of control and rammed into Chayalata Vishwanath Arekar at high speed.

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  Police cracks robbery case in Palghar with help of wedding card, victim's brother arrested

  Maharashtra | April 03, 2025 14:23 IST

  The victim, identified as Boru Khandu Binnar, a native of Khodala in Mokhada taluka, was travelling in a pickup van when three people flagged him down under the excuse that their motorbike had broken down.

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  Maharashtra: Woman’s severed head found inside suitcase in Palghar district

  Crime | March 14, 2025 9:49 IST

  Maharashtra: Forensic experts will visit the site to collect evidence, the official from Mandvi police station said, adding that a probe is underway to unravel the murder.

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  Maharashtra crime: Inspired by movie, 13-year-old boy in Palghar kills child he was jealous of

  Crime | March 02, 2025 21:37 IST

  Maharashtra crime: The official said the juvenile strangled the girl and then smashed her face with a stone after being inspired by Hindi film 'Raman Raghav', which is about a serial killer.