Located to the northeast of Mumbai, Bhiwandi is a city in the Thane district of the Konkan division of Maharashtra, India. Historically, Bhiwandi was inhabited by the Koli and Konkani people. However, in the late 20th century, Bhiwandi became a small town inhabited by Maharashtrians. The rapid boom of the textile industries in the city also attracted migrants mainly from Uttar Pradesh.
Bhiwandi is a commercial city and a major trade center that connects Mumbai to the rest of India. The city’s strong and consistent power and transportation infrastructure attracted many textile companies. Hence in the 1930s, the city became a hub of the textile industry, having the largest number of power looms and handlooms in the country. Also, the majority of the population is engaged in the power loom sector. Having the second-largest power loom, Bhiwandi is also among Asia's biggest warehousing hubs as it has some of the biggest godowns in India. In addition to this, the city also has a spice port on the Kamwadi River (now Bunder Mohalla).
Marathi is the official language spoken in the city. Culture followed in Bhiwandi is a mixture of Maharashtra, UP and Bihar. Ganesh Puja, Sakranti, Eid, Bakrid, all festivals are celebrated with great pomp and show in the city. Meanwhile, Dindigad Shivamandir, Vasai creek, Kolshet creek are some of the tourist hotspots in the city.
What started as a family feud ended in chaos, when the rooftop they were fighting on suddenly collapsed. Watch the video to know more.
Who will win the Maha Yudh in Maharashtra is the hottest question today as the state is set for a close contest to elect Lok Sabha MPs. Seat sharing discussions in the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance seem to be in limbo as the alliance partners continue to differ over Sangli and Bhiwandi seats. Meanwhile, the ruling Mahayuti alliance seemingly reached a deal on seat sharing. Which way could the political winds blow in Maharashtra? Experts discuss on Rahul Kanwal's show.
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The clash resulted in long queues of vehicles.
7 people died after a 2-storey building collapsed in Maharashtra's Bhiwandi.
Three people and a total of twelve people were rescued after a two-storey godown collapsed on Saturday in Bhiwandi, located in the Thane district of Maharashtra. The collapse has left around ten people, who were living and working on the premises, trapped under the debris, according to a civic official. Local residents immediately called the fire brigade and the regional disaster management cell. Three people who died in the mishap have been identified as -- Navnath Sawant (35), Laxmidevi Ravi Mahatav (26) and Sona Mukesh Kori (four and half years).
A day after India Today reported about how a mob assaulted a 19-year-old engineering student, Saad Ansari, for supporting Nupur Sharma over her controversial remarks against Prophet Muhammad, Bhiwandi police has booked around 100-125 people.
A four storey building in Bhiwandi's Patel compound area collapsed around 3.40 am on September 21. This tragic accident claimed a lot of lives but Khalid Khan, resident of Bhiwandi survived the building Collapse. Khalid Khan was rescued from under the debris of the Sayyed Jilani building collapse in Bhiwandi area of Maharashtra after nearly 10 hours. The 42-year-old rested overnight and joined the rescue efforts the next day. Watch the video to know the story this miraculous survivor.
In a miraculous rescue, a man, who was trapped under the rubble of a collapsed building in Mumbai's Bhiwandi, was rescued after over ten hours.
The Rajya Sabha chairman suspended eight MPs on Monday for the remaining part of the Monsoon Session. The Opposition MPs were suspended over Sunday's unprecedented drama in Rajya Sabha during the passing of controversial farm Bills. Meanwhile, at least 10 people were killed and many feared trapped after a three-storey building collapsed in Bhiwandi city of Maharashtra's Thane early Monday. Watch India Agenda for more.
In this ground report from Maharashtra's Bhiwandi, watch how migrant wrokers are being charged upto Rs 7,000 by truckers and private transport operators to take them to their home states.
