Carved stone pieces found during excavation at construction site; archaeology dept orders probe
Thane(PTI): Some broken pieces of stone carvings, apparently parts of some ancient columns, were found during excavation at a construction site in Maharashtra's Thane city, prompting the authorities to order a probe.
These remnants were found on a private plot near Anand Ashram in Tembhi Naka area on Thursday, following which construction work has been stopped, officials said on Saturday.
This discovery was made shortly after the unearthing of a rare Brahma idol during excavation at the ancient Siddheshwar temple in the same area.
After the finding, local heritage enthusiast Kailas Mhapadi informed District Collector Ashok Shingare about it, and urged him to take steps to protect these relics. The collector then instructed the Archaeology Department to conduct an investigation into their nature and origin.
When contacted, Director of Maharashtra Archaeology and Museums Tejas Garge told PTI that he has directed the officials to investigate these remnants.
Historian Sadashiv Tetvilkar said, "This area has a history of yielding significant archaeological pieces. These findings are likely to be temple remnants and deserve immediate examination."
The Tembhi Naka region lies within Thane's ancient cultural belt, which includes landmarks like the Kopineshwar temple, Mahagiri Hill and Dagdi Shala.
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West Bengal exit polls: People’s Pulse projects TMC lead, others predict BJP surge
Kolkata: Exit polls for the West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 have shown different projections, with some surveys indicating a lead for the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), while others suggest an advantage for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
According to People’s Pulse, the TMC+ alliance is projected to win between 177 and 187 seats in the 294-member Assembly.
The BJP is estimated to secure between 95 and 110 seats, while the Left Front+ is predicted to win up to one seat. The Congress (INC) is likely to get between one and three seats, and others are projected to win between one and two seats.
Matrize projections indicate a different trend, with the BJP projected to win between 146 and 161 seats, crossing the majority mark of 148, with a vote share of 42.5 per cent. The TMC is estimated to win between 125 and 140 seats with a vote share of 40.8 per cent.
P-MARQ has also projected a BJP lead, estimating the party to win between 150 and 175 seats, while the TMC+ alliance is expected to secure between 118 and 138 seats. The same survey projects Congress to win between 2 and 6 seats.
Poll Diary estimates suggest the BJP may win between 142 and 171 seats, while the TMC could secure between 99 and 127 seats. Other parties are projected to win between 5 and 9 seats.
Chanakya Strategies has projected the BJP to win between 150 and 160 seats, while the TMC is estimated to get between 130 and 140 seats. Others are expected to secure between 6 and 10 seats, while Congress and Left are projected at zero.
ABP projections estimate the BJP to win between 146 and 161 seats, while the TMC is expected to secure between 125 and 140 seats. Others are projected to win between 6 and 10 seats.
Polls in the state were held in two phases on April 23 and 29, and the counting of votes is scheduled to take place on May 4.
