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Mumbai, Apr 20 (PTI) Top stories from western region at 5 pm.
BOM4 MH-RAJ-UDDHAV-SHINDE **** Scribe’s question on Raj, Uddhav patch-up buzz irks Dy CM Shinde Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde got irked when a mediaperson sought his reaction on the speculation of reconciliation between estranged cousins Uddhav and Raj Thackeray, and asked the reporter to instead talk about government’s work. **** BOM8 MH-RAJ-UDDHAV-RAUT **** ‘Emotional talks’ underway: Sanjay Raut on Raj, Uddhav rapprochement buzz Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday said there has been no announcement of an alliance between his party and the MNS, but claimed “emotional talks” between the two are going on. **** BOM7 MH-HC-ILLEGAL STRUCTURES **** Rule of law prevails or rule of muscle power? asks HC on plea over illegal constructions Mumbai: Does the rule of law or rule of muscle power prevail in the state, the Bombay High Court has asked while slamming the government’s city planning agency CIDCO for failing to act against illegal structures on a land plot in Navi Mumbai. **** BOM9 MH-CANNES-MARATHI FILMS **** 4 Marathi films selected for Cannes Film Festival: Minister Mumbai: Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar on Sunday said four Marathi films have been selected for the Cannes Film Festival to be held in France next month. **** BES15 CG-IPS OFFICERS-TRANSFER **** Chhattisgarh: 20 IPS officers transferred Raipur: The Chhattisgarh government transferred 20 IPS officers, including superintendents of police of nine districts, on Sunday. **** BES2 MH-GATEWAY-JETTY **** Jetty project near Gateway of India runs into rough sea; locals flag green concerns Mumbai: The proposed passenger jetty near the Gateway of India here, to be developed by the Maharashtra Maritime Board, has run into rough weather due to opposition from locals who see it as an environment hazard and a threat to heritage sites. **** BOM11 GJ-WAQF TRUST-CHEATING **** Gujarat: Five pose as trustees, collect rent for shops, houses on Waqf trust land for 17 years Ahmedabad: Five persons have been arrested for allegedly posing as trustees and collecting the rent for 17 years for structures built on land owned by two Ahmedabad-based trusts registered under the state Waqf Board, police said on Sunday. **** PTI BNM BNM