The Maharashtra government on Monday announced a paid holiday or special concession for employees in industries, establishments and factories on February 7, when general elections will be held to 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis across the state. According to an official notification issued by the Department of Industries, Energy, Labour and Mining, the directive aims to ensure that all eligible voters, including those residing near state borders or working outside their polling constituencies, are able to exercise their right to vote. As per the order, workers, officers and employees who are registered voters in polling areas must be granted a paid holiday on election day. The provision applies to all establishments under the department’s jurisdiction, including factories, shops and commercial establishments. The order covers private companies, retail outlets, residential hotels, eateries, lodging houses, theatres, trade and industrial units, information technology companies, shopping centres, malls and other similar establishments. In exceptional cases involving hazardous or essential public utility services, where granting a full-day holiday may result in significant operational losses, employers have been directed to provide a special concession of two to three hours to employees to enable them to vote. A public holiday will be applicable in Zilla Parishads of Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Pune, Satara, Sangli, Solapur, Kolhapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Parbhani, Dharashiv and Latur, covering all Panchayat Samitis under their jurisdiction. Maharashtra Zilla Parishad elections: Teachers seek relief to appear for CTET exams Teachers scheduled to appear for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) have sought exemption from election duty after the Zilla Parishad poll dates were rescheduled from February 5 to February 7 last week. “CTET aspirants have been allotted February 7 and 8 as their examination dates. Candidates also need to factor in travel and accommodation, as several teachers have been assigned centres located far from their homes,” said Sudhir Ghagas of the Shikshan Kranti Sanghatana. The CTET, administered centrally by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), is a mandatory qualifying examination for teachers from Standards I to VIII. “The question now is whether candidates should appear for an examination they have prepared for or report for election duty,” Ghagas said. The Zilla Parishad elections were originally scheduled for February 5 but were postponed following a three-day state mourning period after the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. “Although some circulars state that the examination will be conducted on February 8, teachers continue to face difficulties as the centres allotted to them are located far away,” said Mahendra Ganpule, former president of the Maharashtra School Principals’ Association. Following these representations, officials from the Zilla Adhikari Office have sought details of teachers who are scheduled to appear for the CTET on Friday.
02 February,2026 04:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDays after the BMC elections of 2026, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday appointed Ward 7 (Dahisar) corporator Ganesh Khankar as their party leader in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Apart from BJP, Shiv Sena has also appointed Amey Ghole as their leader in BMC. Ghole, during the recently concluded BMC elections, was elected as a corporator from ward 178, Matunga. BJP emerges as the single largest party in BMC elections 2026. The appointment of Ganesh Khankar comes after the BJP emerged as the single largest party in the recently concluded BMC elections 2026, winning 89 corporator seats. The announcement was made at the BMC headquarters during a formal meeting where both the BJP and the Shiv Sena registered their elected representatives. Shiv Sena’s Ghole offers administrative experience Amey Ghole, a two-time corporator from Shiv Sena, brings significant administrative and political experience to the role. During his previous tenure in the BMC, when he was part of the undivided Shiv Sena, he served as the chairman of the civic body’s Health Committee, where he also played an important role in shaping public health initiatives. Amey Ghole also holds the position of general secretary of the Yuva Sena, the party’s youth wing, and is known for his strong connection with grassroots workers and young party cadres in Mumbai and Maharashtra. BMC election results The results of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections were officially declared on Friday, highlighting significant wins for the Shiv Sena, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress, and Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray’s faction (UBT) across the 227 wards. People of Mumbai supported our development agenda: CM Fadnavis Soon after the BMC election results, CM Fadnavis while hailing BJP’s win called it a “very happy moment”, he also said that it had been the BJP’s long-standing dream to emerge as the single largest party in Mumbai ever since it established its independent organisational base in the city, PTI reported. He noted that the BJP had emerged as the largest party in Mumbai in the assembly elections of 2014, 2019, and 2024 and had missed the top position in the 2017 BMC polls by just two seats.
02 February,2026 04:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar on Monday paid a condolence visit to the family of Vidip Jadhav, a security guard who served former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, and who lost his life in a recent Baramati plane crash. Setting aside her official commitments, Sunetra Pawar visited Jadhav’s residence at Taradgaon in Phaltan taluka to personally offer her condolences to the bereaved family. She expressed solidarity with Jadhav’s wife and children, assuring them of her support in their time of grief. "I am with you in any difficulty," she told the family, seeking to comfort them during the emotionally charged visit. Her gesture and words moved several people present. Despite being on official duty, the Deputy Chief Minister made a conscious effort to spend time with the family and share their sorrow, underscoring a message of compassion and empathy in the wake of the tragic loss. Sunetra Pawar pays tribute at memorial of Maharashtra's 1st CM Y B Chavan Earlier today, Maharashtra's newly appointed Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Sunetra Pawar visited Karad in Satara district and paid tributes at the memorial of the state's first chief minister Y B Chavan. This marks her first official tour since assuming office on Saturday. After reaching Karad from Baramati (in Pune district) in the morning, Sunetra Pawar paid floral tributes at 'Pritisangam', the memorial of Yashwantrao Balwantrao Chavan, whom NCP founder Sharad Pawar regards as his mentor. Her late husband, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, also frequently invoked Chavan and his ideologies. Ajit Pawar and four others died in the plane crash on January 28. Sunetra Pawar became the state's first woman deputy CM on January 31. After taking the oath on Saturday, Dy CM Sunetra Pawar said, "Respected Ajitdada has given the mantra of living one's entire life for farmers, labourers, women, youth, and deprived sections. Today, carrying forward the legacy of their thoughts with unwavering loyalty to the principles of ‘Shiv-Shahu-Phule-Ambedkar’, my heart is truly overflowing as I accept the responsibility of the Deputy Chief Minister position with a sense of duty." She further stated, "Though the untimely passing of Dada has caused a mountain of sorrow to crash upon my heart, the true support I have is the duty-bound commitment, the strength to struggle, and the bond with the people that he taught me. I will continue to work tirelessly and honestly to realise the just, equality-based, and developed Maharashtra of his dreams. In these difficult times, the love and support from the people of Maharashtra are my true strength. With the power of your trust, illuminating Dada's ideals, I will keep moving forward with new hope."
02 February,2026 02:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDespite the Mahayuti alliance comprising the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Shiv Sena winning 118 seats in the 227-member general body of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), it will control less than half of Mumbai’s 18 ward committees. Of the 18 ward committees, nine are likely to have chairpersons from Opposition parties, including the Shiv Sena (UBT), Indian National Congress (INC), and AIMIM, while eight committees are expected to be headed by the BJP. One committee is likely to see a tie. Prominent city areas such as Worli-Prabhadevi, Lower Parel, Dadar, Mahim, Bandra East and West, Colaba-Byculla, Jogeshwari, Malad East and West, and Kurla are expected to go to the Opposition due to the number of elected representatives in these jurisdictions. Meanwhile, the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance has retained control in its stronghold areas, including Malabar Hill, Andheri, Goregaon, Kandivli, Borivli, Dahisar, and Ghatkopar. AIMIM is likely to secure the ward committee chairmanship in Govandi. Ward committees, which function as ward-level equivalents of the standing committee, enable closer engagement with local communities. They address hyperlocal civic issues such as sanitation, waste management, water supply works, and minor infrastructure projects. “In the particular ward, if ward committee chairman is from the ruling party, funds and works are more likely to get channelled to areas with corporators from the ruling party. It is better than there are more ward committees with chairman's from the opposition, to ensure uniform development of the entire ward, curbing favouritism to a big extent. The hope is that seats allotted for citizens representatives are actually given to citizens, instead of those people who lost in the elections from the area,” said Nikhil Desai, a resident of Matunga and associated with AGNI(Action for Good Governance and Networking in India). 227No. of electoral wards in BMC What is a ward committee? Mumbai’s 26 administrative wards have been grouped into 18 ward committees. These statutory bodies comprise elected corporators from the respective electoral wards and up to three nominated community representatives. Each ward committee comprises one or more administrative wards clubbed together. They handle local civic issues such as sanitation, street lighting, and minor infrastructure works, and have the authority to approve projects worth up to R5 lakh at the ward level. Each committee is chaired by a chairperson chosen from among the elected representatives of the grouped wards.
02 February,2026 02:12 PM IST | Mumbai | Eshanpriya MSTwo persons injured in the Malwani gas cylinder explosion succumbed to their injuries while undergoing treatment at KEM Hospital, police said on Monday. Seven injured in explosion; victims identified According to Malwani police, a total of seven people were injured in the blast. Of them, two victims — identified as Vijay Chaudhari and Zulekha Khan — died late Sunday night during treatment at the hospital. The remaining five injured persons are currently receiving medical care, with the condition of two patients reported to be critical. Police probe underway to determine cause Police have launched an investigation to ascertain the exact cause of the gas cylinder explosion. Gas leak triggered blast inside residential chawl A quiet January 27 morning in Malwani turned into a scene of chaos after a gas leak triggered a massive explosion that ripped through a residential structure, leaving seven people from two families with burn injuries and reducing parts of the structure to rubble. The blast occurred around 9.30 am inside a two-storey chawl structure near AC Masjid, located at MHB Colony gate no. 8 in Malwani, Malad West. Police said the explosion occurred in a first-floor house occupied by the Chaudhary family, where gas had allegedly leaked and accumulated after an LPG cylinder emptied completely. The moment someone attempted to ignite the stove, the trapped gas exploded violently, turning the house into a ball of fire within seconds. Windows shattered, and glass rained onto the street below, while metal roof sheets were blown apart and the ceiling collapsed. The impact was so powerful that the second-floor slab gave way and crashed onto the first floor, trapping occupants in flames and debris.
02 February,2026 02:00 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanMore than 30 senior office-bearers of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) have written to the party’s working president Praful Patel and State President Sunil Tatkare, urging them to appoint Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar as the party’s national president. In the letter, the signatories expressed unanimous support for Sunetra Pawar’s elevation, citing the need for decisive leadership at the national level. They appealed to the party leadership to consider the proposal in the larger interest of the Nationalist Congress Party and its organisational strengthening. Not appointed as NCP chief: Praful Patel Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday appeared questioning NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar's claim on the merger discussions initiated by NCP leader Ajit Pawar, asserting that if that is the case, the late Deputy CM would have shared details with him. Separately, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) working president Praful Patel has termed as baseless reports that he has been appointed as the party's national president. A day after late Ajit Pawar's wife, Sunetra Pawar, was sworn in as Deputy CM and elected the NCP legislative party leader, Patel emphasised that a decision on picking the national president will only be made by consulting senior leadership, MLAs, office-bearers, and party members. Sharad Pawar on Saturday said his nephew Ajit Pawar had finalised February 12 to announce the "merger" between the NCP factions; however, the process may face a roadblock due to the latter's death in a plane crash. On Sunday, Fadnavis told reporters that Ajit Pawar shared everything with him. "Can the merger talks be finalised without our knowledge? We are not aware of the February 12 date being claimed as the date for the formal announcement of the merger," he said. The NCP is an independent party that takes its own decisions, but as a BJP ally, it is expected to consult the party before moving ahead, the CM said. Meanwhile, NCP working president Praful Patel stated on X: "I have noted a few reports circulating in the media regarding my appointment as the National President of the Nationalist Congress Party. I wish to state with absolute clarity that these reports are totally baseless and lack any truth." Patel's statement came after remarks by Union minister Piyush Goyal in an interview with PTI.
02 February,2026 01:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPolice have launched an investigation after 18 laptops valued at over Rs 12.6 lakh were allegedly stolen from a courier company’s godown in Maharashtra’s Thane district, officials said on Monday, reported news agency PTI. The laptops were part of a consignment meant for delivery to Chennai and Bengaluru and had been stored at the company’s warehouse in the Bhiwandi area. According to police, the theft occurred over a prolonged period between September 11 and September 25 last year, reported PTI. During this time, unidentified persons allegedly tampered with the sealed boxes, removed the laptops and refilled the cartons with dummy material to avoid detection, an official from Narpoli police station said. The theft surfaced after the shipment failed to reach its destinations, prompting a verification of the consignment. "On inspection, it was found that 18 laptops worth rs 12,61,730 were missing," the official said, reported PTI. Following a complaint filed by the warehouse manager, an FIR was registered on January 30 against unknown persons under relevant sections of law. Police said they are scrutinising the role of courier company staff involved in handling the consignment and are also examining transport and delivery records as part of the probe. Theft accused escapes from police lock-up in Thane Meanwhile, a man arrested in connection with a theft case managed to escape from police custody at a station in Maharashtra’s Thane district, officials said on Monday, reported news agency PTI. The incident occurred at Navghar police station on Sunday morning. The accused, identified as Abdul Wajidli Maniyar, a resident of Azad Nagar in the Bhayander area, had been taken into custody late Saturday night for his alleged involvement in a house theft in the Navghar locality, reported PTI. According to police, Maniyar fled from the lock-up around 9.19 am while routine cleaning work was being carried out inside the police station premises. A search operation has been launched to trace the absconding accused, officials said. Police have also begun an internal inquiry to determine how the escape took place and to examine whether there was any negligence or lapse in security arrangements, reported PTI. (With inputs from PTI)
02 February,2026 11:58 AM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra's newly appointed Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Sunetra Pawar visited Karad in Satara district on Monday and paid tributes at the memorial of the state's first chief minister Yashwantrao Chavan. This marks her first official tour since assuming office on Saturday. After reaching Karad from Baramati (in Pune district) in the morning, Sunetra Pawar paid floral tributes at 'Pritisangam', the memorial of Yashwantrao Balwantrao Chavan, whom NCP founder Sharad Pawar regards as his mentor. Pawar family’s long association with Chavan’s legacy Her late husband, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, also frequently invoked Chavan and his ideologies. Several dignitaries were present on the occasion, including Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Makarand Patil, State Women’s Commission Chairperson Rupali Chakankar, MPs Sunil Tatkare and Nitin Patil, former MP Srinivas Patil, former MLA Balasaheb Patil, District Collector Santosh Patil, Superintendent of Police Tushar Doshi, Karad Municipal Council President Rajendrasingh Yadav, and office-bearers of various organisations. Political observers noted that the visit continues the long-standing association of the Pawar family with Yashwantrao Chavan’s legacy. The late former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar had frequently visited Pritisangam and often cited Chavan’s ideology as a guiding force behind his public life. Those present recalled his close emotional and ideological bond with the memorial. Sunetra Pawar to visit Phaltan later in the day Later in the day, Sunetra Pawar is slated to visit Phaltan in Satara district to meet the family of Ajit Pawar's Personal Security Officer Vidip Jadhav, who was killed along with him in the air crash in Baramati last week. Earlier, Rohit Pawar had visited the family and announced support for the education of Jadhav’s children. Ajit Pawar and four others died in the plane crash on January 28. State’s first woman Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar became the state's first woman deputy CM on January 31. Speaking after assuming office, Sunetra Pawar said Ajit Pawar had dedicated his life to farmers, labourers, women, youth and marginalised sections, and that she would carry forward his vision with commitment and integrity. She added that while his untimely demise was a personal loss, the strength derived from public service and the people of Maharashtra would guide her efforts towards building a just, equitable and developed state.
02 February,2026 11:17 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA tree caught fire near Ram Mandir, Gandhinagar, Kopri, Thane (East) early today, prompting an immediate response from the Disaster Management Cell and local firefighting unit. As per the Disaster Management cell, “Kopri Fire Station reported that the incident occurred at approximately 07:10 am. A team comprising one fire engine, one rescue vehicle, and personnel from the Disaster Management Cell in a utility vehicle reached the scene promptly.” No injuries reported The firefighters successfully extinguished the fire. Fortunately, no injuries were reported during the incident. The authorities further confirmed that the situation is now completely under control. The Disaster Management Cell urged residents to remain vigilant and report any similar incidents promptly to prevent potential hazards. Fire breaks out in Govandi hutments; no injuries reported A Level-I fire broke out in the Govandi area of eastern Mumbai on Friday morning, officials from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said. According to the BMC’s Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB), the fire was reported at around 10:01 am from New Gautam Nagar in Sonapur Lane, Bhim Wadi Road, near Jijamata Mandir in Govandi. Fire officials said the blaze was confined to electrical wiring, electrical installations, furniture, household articles, ceiling fans and false ceilings in around eight to ten hutments. Firefighting teams were immediately rushed to the spot along with police personnel, staff from the concerned electricity distribution company and a 108 ambulance. The fire was brought under control and completely extinguished by 1:10 pm, officials said. No injuries have been reported in the incident. A garbage heap catches fire near a railway track in Thane In another incident, a heap of garbage accumulated in a drain next to a railway track caught fire in Maharashtra's Thane city on Friday, officials said. No one was injured in the blaze that occurred near the Kalwa railway station in the evening, they said. Teams from the fire department, disaster management cell, and railway police rushed to the spot and initiated firefighting operations. "Preliminary information suggests that garbage dumped in the drain caught fire. Firefighting and cooling operations were immediately initiated to prevent the flames from spreading further," said officials from the disaster management cell. Efforts to fully extinguish the blaze continued late in the evening, with personnel ensuring that there was no risk of re-ignition.
02 February,2026 11:07 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDays after Ajit Pawar’s wife was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, the opposition has now started to slam the decision. The Shiv Sena (UBT) on Monday said that Sunetra Pawar inherits a complex legacy. While Ajit Pawar was known for his administrative prowess and control over the Finance and Planning ministries, Sunetra's effectiveness remains to be seen. The Thackeray camp, in their daily editorial ‘Saamana’, claimed that NCP’s future is now extremely uncertain, describing it as a "boat without a navigator" in a storm, currently propelled by "Fadnavis’s engine", as reported by news agency IANS. Saamana, while slamming the NCP and the BJP, stated, “With the BJP aiming for a solo victory in the 2029 Assembly elections, Sunetra Pawar faces the monumental task of proving she is not merely a ‘Gungi Gudiya (silent doll)’ but a leader capable of maintaining her party’s independent identity. Sunetra Pawar inherits a complex legacy.” The editorial further added, “While Ajit Pawar was known for his administrative prowess and control over the Finance and Planning ministries, Sunetra's effectiveness remains to be seen. As the political dust settles, the prevailing sentiment remains: politics has truly become wicked." According to the Shiv Sena (UBT)’s mouthpiece, the state of Maharashtra had not yet recovered from the shock of Ajit Pawar's demise when the political manoeuvres of Amit Shah and Devendra Fadnavis delivered a second blow. Saamana also highlighted that the public sentiments regarding the timing of Sunetra Pawar’s swearing in are mixed, as she took the oath even before the fire of Ajit Pawar’s funeral pyre had cooled. It added, “While some expressed pride that Maharashtra has gained its first female Deputy Chief Minister, others noted that this position was not earned through personal merit. The question haunting Maharashtra is, at whose behest did this development occur? Sharad Pawar responded calmly, stating he was unaware of the ceremony and noting that Sunetra Pawar's party is independent and now managed by leaders like Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare,” as cited by IANS. "According to NCP Minister Hasan Mushrif, Sunetra Pawar was hurriedly appointed to the leadership role to prevent party workers and MLAs from getting scattered following Dada’s (Ajit Pawar) death.” Slamming NCP and BJP’s ideology, it mentioned, “The NCP is allied with the 'Sanatani' ideology of the BJP; holding a celebratory oath ceremony while the family is still in mourning (Sutak) does not fit within the framework of Hindutva. There is an ongoing dispute between Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare. Sunetra Pawar was reportedly elevated to the "sub-throne" by some members specifically to prevent the party from falling entirely under Patel's control, as per IANS. Shiv Sena (UBT) claims the NCP merger was on the cards The Thackeray camp further asserted that Ajit Pawar actually held respect and affection for Sharad Pawar, and a process to merge the two NCP factions had begun. A final decision was due after the Zilla Parishad elections, but Ajit Pawar passed away before it could happen. Leaders like Patel and Tatkare oppose the merger, which aligns with the agenda of Amit Shah and Fadnavis. “It is predicted that the BJP intends to contest the 2029 Assembly elections entirely on its own. Before then, many MLAs from the Shinde and Ajit Pawar factions may defect to the BJP.” The Saamana further added, “To move beyond being a "ceremonial" figure, Sunetra Pawar must demonstrate Ajit Pawar's legendary work ethic, capacity for public outreach, and the 'magic' of not bowing too easily before the BJP. If she chooses to work effectively rather than being a 'silent doll', she may become an obstacle for Patel, Tatkare, and Bhujbal.” (With inputs from IANS)
02 February,2026 11:06 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has achieved a major construction milestone on Metro Line 4 with the successful launch of three massive steel spans at Bhandup West during overnight operations. The steel spans, weighing a combined 325 metric tonnes, were installed with the support of eight heavy-duty cranes and 12 multi-axle vehicles. The complex operation was executed with high precision and careful coordination to minimise disruption in the densely populated area. "As Mumbai slept, Metro Line 4 achieved an impressive breakthrough. Three massive steel spans weighing a total of 325 metric tonnes were successfully launched at Bhandup West," MMRDA said in a post on X. मुंबई रात्रीच्या अंधारात विसावलेली असतानाच मेट्रो मार्गिका ४ ने एक महत्त्वपूर्ण टप्पा यशस्वीपणे पार केला. भांडुप पश्चिम येथे एकूण ३२५ मेट्रिक टन वजनाचे ३ भव्य स्टील स्पॅन्स यशस्वीरीत्या लॉन्च करण्यात आले.८ हेवी ड्युटी क्रेन्स आणि १२ मल्टी-अॅक्सल वाहनांच्या सहाय्याने हे स्टील… pic.twitter.com/WqtncR7GqH — MMRDA (@MMRDAOfficial) February 1, 2026 MMRDA said the task was completed smoothly with the cooperation of multiple agencies, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), BEST, Bhandup Traffic Police, Bhandup Police, as well as local residents and shopkeepers. Owing to seamless inter-agency coordination, the operation—initially planned over four nights—was completed within just two nights. Around 35 engineers, more than 100 skilled workers, 70 traffic wardens and over 25 police personnel were deployed to ensure the work progressed efficiently with minimal inconvenience to the public. "With the successful launch of these steel spans, yet another important milestone has been achieved in the construction of Metro Line 4," MMRDA said in a post on X. Metro Line 4, which will connect Wadala to Kasarvadavali, is expected to significantly improve east–west connectivity and ease traffic congestion in Mumbai’s suburban corridors. Maharashtra cabinet approves 35-km Metro Line 8 project to link Mumbai and Navi Mumbai airports Meanwhile, the Maharashtra Cabinet’s Infrastructure Committee approved a 35-kilometre Metro Line 8, also known as the Gold Line, connecting Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) with the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport, reported the PTI. The project is estimated to cost over Rs 22,000 crore, with a total outlay of Rs 22,862 crore, according to a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office. The corridor will feature 20 stations, including six underground and 14 elevated stations. Land acquisition for the project is expected to cover 30.7 hectares, costing around Rs 388 crore. The 35-km route will include 9.25 km underground, from Mumbai Airport Terminal 2 to Ghatkopar East, while the remaining 24.63 km will be elevated, stretching from Ghatkopar West to Navi Mumbai Airport Terminal 2 on the Metro Gold Line.
02 February,2026 10:43 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
