{
  "id": 17255980,
  "title": "Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane Denies Reports Of 20 Floating Hoardings Off Coast, Says Only Four Structures Involved",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/maharashtra-minister-nitesh-rane-denies-reports-of-20-floating",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T16:40:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/maharashtra-minister-nitesh-rane-denies-reports-of-20-floating-hoardings-off-coast-says-only-four-structures-involved"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai's Fisheries and Ports Development Minister, Nitesh Rane, rebuked media reports on Friday about 20 floating hoardings being planned off the coast, stating they were false and misleading. He clarified that only four hoardings were in question: two existing ones near the Bandra-Worli Sea Link and two new ones yet to be installed. Rane attributed the confusion to a misinterpretation of a tender issued by the Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB). As both Minister for Ports and Chairman of MMB, Rane emphasized his pride in being a Mumbaikar and his commitment to preserving the city's marine environment and waterfront views. He expressed willingness to clarify any further questions and shared all relevant information transparently. Rane criticized the politicization of the issue and affirmed the Devendra Fadnavis-led government's dedication to balancing environmental responsibility with development.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Fisheries and Ports Development Minister Nitesh Rane on Friday dismissed media reports claiming that 20 floating hoardings would be installed off the Mumbai coast, terming them false and misleading. He clarified that only four hoardings were involved, including two existing structures near the Bandra-Worli Sea Link and two newly proposed installations. Minister Cites Misinterpretation Of…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}