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Bandra sea link: Maharashtra government accorded administrative approval to the Versova-Bandra sea link (VBSL) project almost eight years after the state cabinet committee on Infrastructure (SCCI) cleared it. In a Government Resolution, the state has pegged the project cost to be around Rs 7,502 crore and its length is estimated to be about 17.17 kms. The SCCI had cleared the project on August 18, 2009. However, it took another four years, for the government to get the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) and environment clearance from the Centre which were given in January 2013, an official said.
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Ochki Cyclone: After leaving a trail of destruction in the southern coast, Cyclone Ockhi is expected to make landfall in coastal Gujarat Tuesday midnight with squally winds, which may cause heavy rains in several parts of the state during the next two days. Maharashtra government has declared a holiday for schools and colleges in Mumbai and adjoining districts Tuesday due to “serious weather predictions” in view of Cyclone Ockhi.
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Shahid Kapoor: The actor's upcoming film Batti Gul Meter Chalu has roped in Ileana D'cruz, according to reports. The film is themed across rising electricity charges and escalated billing in many parts of India. A Mirror report says that the film will go on to floors on 19 January next year and will be extensively shot in places like Haridwar, Rishikesh, Tehri, Mussoorie and Nainital.
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Ventura fire: Wildfire swept into the city of Ventura in Southern California early Tuesday, burning 31,000 acres destroying homes and forcing 27,000 people to evacuate. About 150 structures including at least one large apartment complex were consumed by flames, and many more were threatened as the fire crept about a quarter mile away from City Hall.
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