Palghar district
Fatal Chlorine Gas Leak Near Mumbai: 1 Dead and 18 Hospitalized After Industrial Accident
Nov 26, 2025 02:13 am CST
A chlorine gas leak from an aging cylinder in Vasai town, Maharashtra, has resulted in one fatality and 18 hospitalizations, including five firefighters. The incident occurred during maintenance work near a water tank, releasing toxic fumes that affected local residents. Emergency responders eventually contained the leak by submerging the cylinder in a nearby pond.
Tragic Death of 14-Year-Old Student by Suicide at Maharashtra Tribal Residential School
Nov 25, 2025 12:55 am CST
A 14-year-old student tragically ended his life at a tribal residential school in Palghar, Maharashtra. The Class 8 pupil was found hanging in his room during prayer time. Authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the factors behind this unfortunate incident, as the boy had lost his father years ago and was under his uncle's guardianship.
Maharashtra Teacher Arrested After 13-Year-Old Student Dies Following Excessive Punishment
Nov 20, 2025 02:48 pm CST
A teacher in Maharashtra's Palghar district has been arrested on charges of culpable homicide after forcing a 13-year-old girl with health issues to perform 100 sit-ups as punishment for tardiness. The Class 6 student fell ill following the incident and died seven days later in a Mumbai hospital, prompting investigations by both the education department and local authorities.
Tragedy in Palghar: Infant Dies During Delivery Amid Controversy Over Doctor Availability at Rural Hospital
Oct 24, 2025 05:22 pm CST
A family in Maharashtra's Palghar district alleges their newborn died during childbirth due to physician absence at a government hospital, while officials maintain a doctor was handling another emergency and suggest the infant had a congenital abnormality. The incident raises concerns about rural healthcare access and emergency medical response protocols in underserved communities.
12-Hour Traffic Jam on Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway Strands 500 Students Without Food or Water
Oct 15, 2025 01:31 pm CST
A severe traffic jam on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway left over 500 students stranded for nearly 12 hours without food or water. The congestion, caused by diversions due to repairs on Ghodbunder highway, trapped school buses returning from picnics, prompting local organizations to provide emergency assistance while parents demanded better traffic management from authorities.
Mumbai Builder's "Kidnapping" Revealed as Forced Rehab Admission by First Wife
Oct 08, 2025 03:01 am CST
A Mumbai builder reported kidnapped by his second wife was actually admitted to rehabilitation for alcoholism by his first wife. Police investigation revealed what appeared to be an abduction was an intervention, with rehabilitation center employees taking him from his Four Bungalows residence to a facility in Palghar district, resolving the mysterious disappearance case.
Train Engine Catches Fire In Maharashtra, No Casualties Reported
Sep 18, 2025 02:50 am CST
The engine of the Mumbai Central-Valsad passenger train caught fire during the journey at Kelve Road station in Palghar district of Maharashtra on Wednesday evening, a Western Railway (WR) official said.