Mumbai BJP president Ashish Shelar has sought a report from MMRDA on the scrapped Bandra-Kurla suburban rail link. RTI activist Anil Galgali says reviving it is vital for decongesting city transit. Mumbai BJP chief Ashish Shelar revives hope for the Bandra-Kurla suburban rail project
In such a scenario, any proven safety gadget added to the mechanism will remain massively helpful, even if it is a drop in the ocean. Western Railway’s plan to install black box-like CCTV systems in locomotives aims to boost safety and investigation transparency. But loco pilots demand better work conditions and privacy safeguards.
The lakes supplying water to Mumbai include Upper Vaitarna, Modak Sagar, Tansa, Middle Vaitarna, Bhatsa, Vihar, and Tulsi. While Tulsi and Vihar are located inside Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) in Mumbai, the remaining lakes lie in Thane and Nashik districts
The road has also turned into a hotspot for open defecation, partly due to a wall structure on one side, offering visual cover. Residents say the space is regularly used by people to relieve themselves or to consume drugs. Mounds of garbage, mostly debris-filled jute bags from nearby construction sites, lie undisturbed
All of these are passenger and freight locomotives. Every engine will have six CCTV cameras, one at either end (in each of the driving cabs) to get a view of the running line, two on the sides two inside the cab to monitor movements of the locopilot
Public protest and awareness campaigns lead to closing of liquor shops. Facing public pressure, PMC demolished two liquor outlets in Kharghar, a locality considered a de facto dry zone due to its student population and residential density. Protests continue against state excise licences.
Locals near Deonar dumping ground allege that incomplete BMC sewage work has left roads perilous, especially during monsoon. Residents demand urgent repairs and restoration of civic accountability. Hundreds of families and daily commuters, especially those on two- and three-wheelers, use this road regularly.
Their boss, an Iranian national, helped them arrange a car and a driver who took them to the camp. Last, I could speak to on Friday evening. It was a journey of almost 12-13 hours. The network issue still continues” said, father of one of the four persons stranded in Iran
Mumbai-based wildlife photographers recently spotted a rare Bombay shieldtail snake on Thane’s outskirts. The species, known for its glossy black body and orange stripes, is rarely seen in urban area. These snakes feed on earthworms and insects, helping regulate their population; the species is protected under Schedule IV
A cartoon by Shinde’s Shiv Sena mocked Uddhav Thackeray’s “kill me” remark, showing him reliant on NCP (SP) and Congress. The feud between Sena factions escalates ahead of BMC polls. Shinde Sena ridicules Uddhav’s ‘kill me’ speech with cartoon showing him on crutches and oxygen support
At a Mumbai event, Amit Shah accused Shiv Sena (UBT) of neglecting city development and praised the Mahayuti government for future-oriented initiatives, as the BMC elections draw near. Union HM slams UBT for inaction as BMC polls draw closer; Fadnavis dubs Uddhav ‘Bol Bachchan’
Civic body to publish approved suppliers list; manufacturers must meet BIS or international certification norms. To promote eco-friendly Ganesh and Navratri festivities, the BMC is selecting certified natural dye manufacturers and sharing their list with idol makers across Mumbai, in line with CPCB norms.
At a Mumbai event, Amit Shah accused Shiv Sena (UBT) of neglecting city development and praised the Mahayuti government for future-oriented initiatives, as the BMC elections draw near. Union HM slams UBT for inaction as BMC polls draw closer; Fadnavis dubs Uddhav ‘Bol Bachchan’
21 June,2025 07:49 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev ShivadekarCivic body to publish approved suppliers list; manufacturers must meet BIS or international certification norms. To promote eco-friendly Ganesh and Navratri festivities, the BMC is selecting certified natural dye manufacturers and sharing their list with idol makers across Mumbai, in line with CPCB norms.
21 June,2025 07:44 AM IST | Mumbai | Eeshanpriya MSPatchwork on at Rs 18,000cr sea bridge after just 18 months of inauguration; activist Godfrey Pimenta calls surface deterioration a ‘breach of public faith and damning reflection of oversight’
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A fire broke out at a scrap godown in Thane district of Maharashtra, civic officials said on Friday. Pics/Regional Disaster Management Cell (RDMC), Thane
Addressing the inauguration of the new headquarters of the Maharashtra Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (MACCIA) in Mumbai, the Union Home Minister asserted that investments in the irrigation sector under the current Mahayuti government had ended the prolonged issue of farmer suicides in Maharashtra
20 June,2025 11:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
During the drive, the Thane civic body razed unauthorised constructions, including entire buildings, plinths, columns, slabs, and extended structures. The crackdown also included the demolition of a scrapyard godown located in the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) area
20 June,2025 10:59 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
The couples found themselves stranded after Iran closed its airspace, leading to the cancellation of their June 12 flight to Dubai. With internet and phone services severely restricted, communication became nearly impossible. The man managed to send out a social media post on June 13, pleading for help
20 June,2025 10:43 PM IST | Mumbai | Ritika Gondhalekar
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced on Friday that the ongoing Metro-7A project work will impact water distribution, leading to low pressure in parts of the K-East Ward over the coming week
20 June,2025 09:35 PM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
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A shocking video has surfaced showing a fierce fight between women passengers inside a crowded Mumbai local train. The incident took place on the Western Railway line on a train between Virar and Churchgate stations, where an argument near the train door quickly escalated into a physical scuffle. Chaos erupted inside the moving train as passengers struggled to control the situation. The video has since gone viral, raising fresh concerns over safety and overcrowding in Mumbai’s lifeline — the local trains.
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