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Megha Pol

Megha Pol

I am a special correspondent with Hindustan Times and also the chief of bureau for Thane. I have worked in Thane for over a decade, covering social, civic, infrastructural, political and cultural issues.

Articles by Megha Pol

Maharashtra: CM Eknath Shinde pulls up officials over biker’s pothole death

Shinde has asked concerned authority responsible for the road to ensure that the potholes are repaired. (File image)

Updated on Jul 06, 2022 04:55 PM IST

Traffic disrupted on city’s heaviest rain day so far

Mumbai, India - July 05, 2022 : Vehicles slow Moving and People walk in a Waterlogging on S V Road at Vile Parle West, in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday. (Vijay Bate/HT Photo)

Published on Jul 06, 2022 12:39 AM IST

Power sharing between Shinde and BJP at State level could impact Thane Municipal Corporation elections

Eknath Shinde’s supporters celebrate his elevation to State Chief Minister’s post. With the Shinde group sharing power equation with BJP at the State, questions are now raised if he would lose complete dominance over Thane Municipal Corporation at the civic elections as he would be forced to share seats with the BJP. (PRAFUL GANGURDE/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 01, 2022 09:54 PM IST

Eknath Shinde: Thane’s ‘bhai’ is a family man, and a friend in need

Eknath Shinde with his grandson Rudransh during the swearing-in at Raj Bhavan on Thursday. Satish Bate/HT Photo

Updated on Jul 01, 2022 08:57 AM IST

Thane Municipal Corporation women security guards oppose dress code for PT sessions

Thane Municipal Corporation women security guards oppose dress code for PT sessions. (HT FILE PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 08, 2022 08:53 PM IST

In Thane city, tree count up by 62.25% in last decade: TMC census report

The Thane Municipal Corporation tree census report published recently has revealed a rise in the tree count from 4,45,262 in 2011 to 7,22,426 in 2022. (PRAFUL GANGURDE/HT PHOTO)

Published on Apr 07, 2022 07:15 PM IST

More than 900 trees in Thane city identified as heritage trees

A banyan tree in Thane standing tall for decades. The banyan is one of the 900-plus heritage trees identified by Thane Municipal Corporation in its recent tree census report. (PRAFUL GANGURDE/HT PHOTO)

Published on Apr 07, 2022 07:15 PM IST

Awhad questions terms, conditions of tender for Kalwa Hospital pharmacy in Thane

The State Cabinet Minister and Mumbra-Kalwa MLA, Jitendra Awhad, has raised questions over the terms and conditions of the tender floated for the operation of the pharmacy at Chhatrapati Shivaji Hospital in Thane. (HT FILE PHOTO)

Published on Apr 01, 2022 08:36 PM IST

3 Thane roads to turn into walk plazas in mornings from April 1

One lane of Veer Birsamunda Road to Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar Road in Thane to be converted into morning walk plaza from April 1. Two other roads will also be used for walking. (PRAFUL GANGURDE/HT PHOTO)

Published on Mar 25, 2022 05:59 PM IST

Underground parking facility below Gaondevi Maiden in Thane to be ready by early May: TMC

The underground parking below Gaondevi Maidan in Thane is 90% ready and will be operational from early May, say Thane civic body officials. (PRAFUL GANGURDE/HT PHOTO)

Published on Mar 24, 2022 09:20 PM IST

Exporter arrested for fraudulently claiming GST ITC of ₹15.26Cr

Exporter arrested by the Anti-Evasion Wing of CGST, Thane commissionerate of Mumbai Zone, for fraudulently claiming GST Input Tax Credit of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>15.26Cr. (HT FILE)

Published on Mar 04, 2022 09:09 PM IST

Thane Municipal Corporation to resume dog sterilisation progamme on March 1

Thane Municipal Corporation will be spending <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,640 for one dog sterilisation operation. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Feb 24, 2022 07:38 PM IST

1,965 suggestions, objections raised on TMC draft ward delimitation

Ahead of the civic elections, at least 1,965 suggestions and objections were received on the draft ward delimitation published by the Thane Municipal Corporation till Monday evening. (HT FILE)

Published on Feb 14, 2022 10:47 PM IST

Shiv Sena, NCP blame each other for changing draft delimitation in Thane

Thane Mayor, Naresh Mhaske, during a press conference in Thane on Friday. Sena, NCP blame each other for changing draft delimitation before it was made public. (PRAFUL GANGURDE/HT PHOTO)

Published on Feb 11, 2022 09:48 PM IST

Thane Municipal Corporation budget favouring Sena, claims opposition

TMC chief Vipin Sharma and other officials at the Thane Municipal Corporation budget presentation in Thane on Thursday. The opposition parties have claimed that the budget has been pro-Shiv Sena. (PRAFUL GANGURDE/HT PHOTO)

Published on Feb 10, 2022 10:19 PM IST

No raise in taxes as TMC presents Rs3,299Cr budget

The Rs3,299Cr budget presented by the Thane Municipal Corporation focuses on cluster development, among others, while there is no raise in taxes. (PRAFUL GANGURDE/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Feb 10, 2022 09:30 PM IST

Thane Municipal Corporation sets up Rs149Cr budget for setting up transit camp

An aerial view of a cluster in Thane. Thane Municipal Corporation laid the foundation stone for the construction of the first rehabilitation building to rehabilitate the beneficiaries under the cluster development scheme in Lokmanya Nagar early this week. TMC has set up a Rs149Cr budget for setting up transit camp. (For representational purposes only) (PRAFUL GANGURDE/HT PHOTO)

Published on Feb 10, 2022 08:02 PM IST

Thane Municipal Corporation allocates budget of Rs100Cr for Covid for 2022-23

Thane Municipal Corporation has allocated a budget of Rs100Cr for Covid for 2022-23. (PRAFUL GANGURDE/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Feb 10, 2022 07:43 PM IST

Thane Municipal Transport tables budget estimate of ₹620Cr for 2022-23

Vilas Joshi (second from right), Thane Municipal Transport chairman, and his colleagues during the 2022-23 budget presentation in Thane on Tuesday. (PRAFUL GANGURDE/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Feb 08, 2022 10:10 PM IST

Banners address Thane Guardian Minister Shinde as Future Chief Minister

A banner addressing Thane Guardian Minister Shinde as Future Chief Minister erected at Mulund Check Naka on Monday. (PRAFUL GANGURDE/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Feb 07, 2022 09:31 PM IST

Couple arrested in Thane for evading GST of Rs12.23Cr

A husband-wife duo has been arrested in Thane for allegedly evading GST for over a year and is now remanded to judicial custody for 14 days. (HT FILE)

Published on Feb 04, 2022 05:40 PM IST

Thane District Collector cancels licence issued to hotel owned by Wankhede

Sameer Wankhede, former NCB Zonal Director, whose hotel licence has been cancelled by Thane District Collector on Wednesday. (ANI PHOTO)

Published on Feb 02, 2022 09:25 PM IST

Process of delimitation of wards for Thane Municipal Corporation elections begins

The process of delimitation of wards for Thane Municipal Corporation elections begins. The new wards will be important to decide the political future of the city. (HT FILE PHOTO)

Published on Jan 29, 2022 06:16 PM IST

Hurdles for Wadala to Thane Metro Line 4 cleared; survey of car shed land begins

The survey of the car shed land for Wadala to Thane Metro Line 4 project began at Mogharpada area of Ghodbunder in Thane on Friday. (PRAFUL GANGURDE/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 28, 2022 08:14 PM IST

Thane civic body assures to complete biometric survey in remaining cluster development areas in 8 days

Thane civic body assures to complete biometric survey in remaining cluster development areas in 8 days. (PRAFUL GANGURDE/HT PHOTO)

Published on Jan 21, 2022 08:39 PM IST

Railway authorities give Thane civic body nod for Station Area Traffic Improvement Scheme - 2 project

The work of the elevated road, a part of Station Area Traffic Improvement Scheme - 2 in Thane (E) is 30% - 40% complete, claims Thane Municipal Corporation. Railway authorities have given approval to TMC for the work of elevated road and work would begin in the next 15 days. (PRAFUL GANGURDE/HT PHOTO)

Published on Jan 21, 2022 04:22 PM IST

Thane Municipal Corporation served legal notice for water crisis of Ghodbunder Road residents

A resident of Ghodbunder Road in Thane does her best to save water in view of the water woes that the residents face. (PRAFUL GANGURDE/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 20, 2022 08:11 PM IST

Air at 6 junctions in Thane city polluted with AQI 201-240

Air pollution at Teen Hath Naka in Thane. Air quality at six major junctions in Thane city – Teen Hath Naka, Shilphata, Retibunder, Castle Mill, Balkum and Mumbra Fire Centre – is polluted with AQI 201-240. (PRAFUL GANGURDE/HT PHOTO)

Published on Jan 15, 2022 09:18 PM IST

Kharegaon ROB in Kalwa inaugurated; motorists heave sigh of relief

Kharegaon ROB in Kalwa, which was inaugurated on Saturday. (PRAFUL GANGURDE/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 15, 2022 08:51 PM IST

Dog sterilisation programme in Thane at a standstill since Aug 2018

The Thane Municipal Corporation’s dog sterilisation centre has been closed since August 2018. Dog sterilisation programme in Thane is at a standstill for more than three years. (PRAFUL GANGURDE/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 14, 2022 07:08 PM IST

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