Do you know what the stars hold for you in terms of love life, career, business and personal wellness today? Well, read on to know your astrological predictions as per your zodiac sign for December 20. Aries March 21 – April 20A legal issue is sorted. Be careful with money and valuables today. Working with others may be slightly challenging, so figure out the right balance.Cosmic tip: Enjoy this heart-to-heart conversation. TaurusApril 21 – May 20Business/career is on a fast track. Travel for work increases much more than you’d like it to. Accept it. Cosmic tip: Let situations work, by having faith in the Higher Power and karma. GeminiMay 21 – June 21A chance meeting with someone you admire leaves you feeling flustered. Those seeking employment can begin applying to organisations. Cosmic tip: Stay in touch with emotions, listening to what your mind says. Cancer June 22 – July 23An important relationship rights itself, with you ready to listen to the song in your heart. Cosmic tip: If possible, spend the last couple of days of 2025 in a quiet place, surrounded with greenery. Leo July 24 - Aug 23A soulmate connection is so palpable that even strangers notice. An excellent idea at work wins a thumbs-up immediately. Cosmic tip: Question safe beliefs, willing to change what’s passed the expiry date. Virgo Aug 24 – Sept 23A potential legal situation ends. Now you can concentrate on other aspects of life. Do get enough sleep. Cosmic tip: Continue making positive karmas in the face of the other person being spiritually barren. Libra Sept 24 – Oct 22Work pressures might keep you awake at night; so learn to distance yourself from it once the work-day ends. Cosmic tip: Walk away from someone verbally confusing you. This is pure and simple gaslighting. Scorpio Oct 23 – Nov 22Ask yourself why a relationship shudders to a stop regularly. What do you need to change? What does your spouse/partner need to change? Cosmic tip: Be a winner in the karmic balance of life. Sagittarius Nov 23 – Dec 22Work at the office is fairly routine. Social life is rocking, or is it whizzing like a rocket? Do get enough rest and sleep. Cosmic tip: Make carefully thought-out decisions since life is at a crossroads. Capricorn Dec 23 – Jan 20A reunion was expected since emotions run at double fast speed in the last month of the year. Protect valuables if in a crowded place. Cosmic tip: Take a holiday whenever possible. Aquarius Jan 21 – Feb 19There should be mutual total faith for the relationship to thrive (you have to walk the talk). Drink enough water.Cosmic tip: Weigh out pros and cons about a relationship dilemma. Pisces Feb 20 – March 20A deadline is postponed for next week. Carefully steering the relationship in the right direction is bringing results. Cosmic tip: Enjoy this financial prosperity.
20 December,2025 04:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirley BoseIndia cricket stalwart Salim Durani, who passed away in 2023, is once again in the news after a video of a woman claiming to be his wife went viral on social media. The woman — identified as Rekha Shrivastava — was recently found begging on the streets of Belapur. While those known to the cricketer say his first wife’s name was indeed Rekha, no one is sure if the woman making the claims is his actual first wife. Help Drive Foundation, the NGO that traced Rekha’s daughter, confirmed that the woman is Durani’s former wife and that she is collecting documentary evidence. The NGO staff told mid-day that Rekha's daughter saw her after 40 years through the footage. The viral video “My name is Rekha Shrivastava. I am the wife of cricketer Salim Durani. We lived in a bungalow and met the king of Gujarat, and ministers regularly. My husband died two years ago. I sold my bungalow, and now I have nothing. Earlier, I worked with an airline,” the woman said in the video. She is currently living in a Navi Mumbai shelter home. A helping hand Tarun Mishra, founder of the Help Drive Foundation, said, “During our interaction, she revealed that she is the former wife of Durani. Her daughter, who lives in Mumbai, contacted us and confirmed that the woman is her 84-year-old mother. She had married Durani, but they later separated. We are now collecting documentary evidence from Rekha’s daughter and Durani’s relatives in Jamnagar to verify the relationship.” Rekha Shrivastava, who claims to be the first wife of the late cricketer. Pic/BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT According to Mishra, the NGO received a call from Indian former cricketer Ajay Jadeja, who said the woman resembled Durani’s wife, Rekha, and expressed his willingness to help her. “She needs shelter, food, and a peaceful life, which we are trying to provide,” he added. Rekha’s daughter allegedly told the NGO staff that her mother lived in a bungalow in Khar, but she later lost contact with her. “She also said that her mother was very wealthy, but how she lost all her property remains a mystery,” Mishra said, adding that until there is documentary proof, one cannot conclusively say that the woman is Durani’s wife. ‘Seems like Rekha’ When mid-day contacted friends of Durani, they stated that Rekha was indeed his first wife’s name. However, they were unsure whether the woman seen in the viral video is the same person, as Rekha, is now 84 years old and most people last met her 40-50 years ago. Ramyar Balsara, a friend of Durani’s told mid-day, “I am sure his wife’s name was Rekha, and the woman in the video looks very similar. I cannot confirm if she is the same person, but if she is his wife, she deserves respect and support. I also remember their daughter.” Balsara added, “I was in regular contact with Salim after his retirement from cricket. When he received a large sum of money from the Board of Control for Cricket in India, I advised him to invest it in a fixed deposit scheme at the SBI Jamnagar branch. He survived on the interest. I started playing cricket because he inspired me. He was allowed to travel free of cost in the first-class on Indian Railways, but always chose to travel in second-class, standing near the door. His lifestyle was very simple. I am willing to help his wife.” Garnering support Dimple Bhatia, another friend of Durani, said from Jamnagar: “He got married when I was a child. I do not know whether the woman claiming to be his wife is genuine. He spent most of his life in Mumbai. If she is truly his wife, I feel very bad about her condition.” Meanwhile, former cricketer Deepan Bhatt stated, “Durani visited Khar Gymkhana regularly. He was our close friend, and we played cricket together. We have seen the viral video of the woman claiming to be his wife. Most of the information she shared is correct, but we are not certain about her identity. We are checking with Gymkhana members and former players to confirm the truth.” A close friend of the Durani family, speaking on condition of anonymity, told mid-day, “I have seen the video forwarded to me. She is Rekha, Durani’s first wife. Over the years, we lost touch. I do not have any photographs of her or her daughter.” Rekha is believed to be suffering from Alzheimer’s and memory loss, and while Durani will be fondly remembered for his cricket skills and good nature, the video clip featuring Rekha will not be forgotten in a hurry. OfficialSpeak Speaking with mid-day, Senior Police Inspector Arun Pawar of CBD Belapur police station said, “We got information about this woman from an NGO that admitted her to a shelter home. We didn’t find any documents or identification cards on her. She needs medical treatment. We are checking with her relatives and friends whether she is Durani’s wife. But we have no evidence until now. We will reunite her with her family once we know more.” Rekha Shrivastava. Pic/BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Durani family refutes claims In an exclusive conversation with mid-day, Durani’s nephew, Sajid Khan Durani, has refuted the claims in the video, calling them “totally fake.” Speaking over the phone from Jamnagar, Gujarat, Sajid, who fondly referred to his late uncle as ‘Mota Bapu’, clarified the family’s position and shared details about Durani’s personal life. “For the last two days, a viral video on social media has been giving out some very wrong information about Salim Durani’s personal life. He was my uncle. He got divorced from his first wife long ago and got married again to Manjula Dharamsey. She was a doctor and passed away long ago. Since then, my uncle was residing with us at our Jamnagar home.” ‘Not the one’ Sajid, however, acknowledged that Durani’s first wife’s name was Rekha, but emphasised that she had no role to play in his later life. “His first wife’s name was Rekha, but this lady is not the one. And chaalo, ek baar maan bhi lete hain ke woh Durani ki wife thi [and even if we consider that she was his wife], where was she when my uncle expired? She has now come into the picture all of a sudden.” ‘Got divorced anyway’ Stressing on the legal reality of the matter, Sajid said, “The most important thing is that my uncle and Rekha got legally divorced and she [Rekha] got married elsewhere. So officially, going by the law, Rekha was no longer his wife. How can she claim now that he’s her husband? My uncle later got married to Manjula, and they too got divorced later. So, whatever this lady is trying to project is totally wrong.” ‘Pitiable, but fake’ Sajid also questioned Rekha’s lack of connection with the family. “Does she know where we reside in Gujarat? Does she know the names of any of our family members? My uncle was an internationally recognised sportsman, so many people know his personal details. I pity the old lady — she must be the same age as my late mother — but this piece of news doing the rounds is fake,” he concluded. Salim Durani passed away in Jamnagar on April 2, 2023. He played 29 Test matches between 1960 and 1973. He was a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and a left-handed batsman, widely known for hitting sixes on demand. On a lighter note… "Salim Durani used to live on rent at my grandfather’s house on Turner Road, Bandra West. In 1972, he took me to watch a Test match. He drank four bottles of beer and then went on to score 73," said Ramyar Balsara, a friend. Dimple Bhatia, another friend said, "Salim was the only cricketer who played according to fans’ demands. He would hit sixes in the direction from where fans asked for sixes. Once, when he was dropped from the team, fans protested by chanting ‘No Durani, No Test’. I was his friend and also a fan."
19 December,2025 10:23 PM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania | Bipin DaniPolling is scheduled for Saturday, December 20, across 23 municipal councils and nagar panchayats in Maharashtra for the posts of president and members, the State Election Commission (SEC) said, PTI reported. Simultaneously, elections will be held for 143 vacant member posts in various other municipal councils and nagar panchayats. Counting of votes is set for December 21, 2025. The SEC had earlier announced the election schedule for 288 municipal councils and nagar panchayats on November 4, 2025. Polling for 263 municipal councils and nagar panchayats took place on December 2, while voting for the remaining local bodies will be conducted on Saturday. BMC, 28 municipal corporations to go to polls on Jan 15 Meanwhile, earlier this week, the State Election Commission (SEC) announced that elections to 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), will be held on January 15, 2026. Polling will be held from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm on January 15 and the counting of votes will take place on January 16, 2026. State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare on Tuesday made the announcement at a press conference in Mumbai. With the announcement of the election schedule, the Model Code of Conduct has come into effect in all municipal corporation areas. No policy decisions related to these areas can be taken during this period, except in cases of natural disasters or emergency relief. Out of the 29 municipal corporations Jalna and Ichalkaranji are newly formed, the terms of five corporations ended in 2020 and the terms of 18 corporations ended in 2022. According to the officials, the terms of four corporations ended in 2023 and the BMC’s term ended in March 2022. Multi-member ward system According to the State Election Commission, except for the BMC elections in the remaining 28 municipal corporations will be held under a multi-member ward system. In the BMC, voters will cast one vote per ward In other corporations, voters may cast three to five votes, depending on the number of seats in the ward. Although an online system is available, the SEC has decided that nomination papers will be accepted only offline for municipal corporation elections, considering demands from political parties and candidates. (with PTI inputs)
19 December,2025 09:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday announced that it will contest the upcoming BMC Elections 2026 independently, fielding candidates in all 227 wards and ruling out any alliance with other political parties, party leaders said. The party said that the decision marks its formal entry into Mumbai’s civic politics and aims to provide an alternative to what it described as decades of misgovernance by established parties. Addressing the media, Preeti Sharma Menon, AAP Mumbai chief, said that despite Mumbai’s status as India’s Urbs Prima, civic governance had deteriorated sharply. “The BMC has an annual budget of Rs 74,447 crore, the largest in Asia. Mumbaikars pay the highest taxes in the country, yet receive poor-quality public services,” she said. BMC has become plagued by corruption Menon alleged that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has become plagued by corruption and inefficiency. She pointed to the closure of BMC-run schools, declining educational standards, lack of functional primary healthcare centres, overburdened public hospitals, and the steady decline of BEST’s bus fleet. She also highlighted issues such as poor garbage management, shrinking green cover, rising pollution levels, and the discharge of untreated sewage into the sea. Dharavi redevelopment project Criticising the Dharavi redevelopment project, Menon claimed it represented “the biggest land grab in independent India’s history”. She further noted that the BMC had functioned without elected representatives for the past four years and alleged that the civic body’s fixed deposits had fallen significantly during this period. “This is avoidable suffering inflicted on Mumbaikars by a self-serving political class. Every party has looted Mumbai,” she said. Party prepared to offer a governance-focused alternative: Singh AAP MP Sanjay Singh said the party was prepared to offer a governance-focused alternative, citing its record in Delhi and Punjab under the leadership of Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann. “AAP has delivered quality education, healthcare, electricity, and water without corruption and without debt. Mumbai needs the same model,” he said. Singh added that even a small presence in the BMC would ensure meaningful participation. “With just seven corporators, AAP will have a house leader and representation on all statutory committees, including Standing, Improvement, Health, Education, and BEST,” he said. Referring to AAP’s past performance, Singh recalled that the party secured a 5.16 per cent vote share and over 2.73 lakh votes in Mumbai during the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. “We are confident of improving on that performance. Mumbai needs AAP, and we will contest all 227 seats on our own strength,” he said. AAP's first list AAP also released a list of 21 candidates who will be contesting the elections. According to the party, the first list includes candidates from wards numbered 3, 23, 29, 31, 40, 43, 48, 53, 54, 83, 90, 134, 146, 148, 151, 190, 206, 211, 221, 225, and 227. List of candidates Ward 3: Rajendra (Rajan) Ramadhar Mishra Ward 23: Tilak Kumar Choudhari Ward 29: Rajbali Rambaran Sahani Ward 31: Poonam Ashish Das Ward 40: Jilajeet Ramshabad Yadav Ward 43: Irfan Nawab Khan Ward 48: Larzy Varghees Ward 53: Ravindra Dodiye Ward 54: Mahendra Bhosle Malusare Ward 83: Preeti Sunder Padhmukh Ward 90: Suresh Keshav Acharya Ward 134: Nasreen Sajid Khan Ward 146: Bahusaheb Rangnath Varthe Ward 148: Neeta Kiran Sukhtankar Ward 151: Jyoti Vijay Kshirsagar Ward 190: Pranali Girish Raut Ward 206: Ashok Ramdular Upadhyay Ward 211: Mohd. Aslam Muneer Merchant Ward 221: Zunaid Jamil Khan Ward 225: Deepaq Rajan Silan Ward 227: Maraaret Hermit Dacosta After a delay of almost three years -- exactly 34 months, elections to the BMC will finally be held on January 15, 2026, with counting on January 16. The previous five-year term ended in February 2022.
19 December,2025 07:58 PM IST | Mumbai | Ronak MastakarShiv Sena leader Milind Deora on Thursday expressed concern over the growing chaos and sectarian violence in Bangladesh, warning that political intolerance and instability have serious consequences. In a post on X, Deora said, “The growing chaos & sectarian violence in #Bangladesh is a stark warning of what happens when politics descends into intolerance & instability. India’s democracy is anchored in the rule of law, pluralism & economic growth. In a collapsing neighbourhood, stability is power & a strong India remains the region’s only anchor.” His remarks come amid escalating violence in Bangladesh following the death of prominent leader Sharif Osman Hadi. Tensions flared after Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus confirmed Hadi’s death in a televised address, triggering widespread protests, attacks and vandalism on Thursday night. Meanwhile, in the wake of the unrest, security arrangements have been bolstered at the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi, news agency PTI reported. “We have intensified security arrangements at the Bangladesh High Commission on Thursday night. No one will be allowed to breach law and order condition,” a senior police officer said. Amid the growing violence in Bangladesh, a Hindu man was lynched to death and his body set on fire over alleged blasphemy in Mymensingh District, marking the latest incident of violence against a religious minority. The victim, identified as 25-year-old Dipu Chandra Das, was a factory worker, PTI reported, quoting the Bangla Tribune news portal. Police said Das was first beaten up by a mob outside the factory on Thursday night over blasphemy allegations and later hanged from a tree. “After the incident, the angry crowd left the body of the deceased on the side of the Dhaka–Mymensingh highway and set it on fire. This stopped traffic on both sides of the highway,” Inspector (Investigation) of Bhaluka Model Police Station Abdul Malek was quoted as saying. The body was later recovered and sent to the Mymensingh Medical College morgue for autopsy. Malek said the incident created tension in the area and that police were trying to control the situation. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media. Condemning the violence, Bangladesh’s interim government said, “We strongly and unequivocally condemn all acts of violence, intimidation, arson, and destruction of properties.” It added, “At this critical hour, we call upon every citizen to honour Hadi by rejecting and resisting violence, incitement and hatred,” referring to the death of the prominent July Uprising leader six days after he was shot by masked gunmen in Dhaka. The Hindu population in Bangladesh has witnessed a series of incidents targeting minority communities following the ouster of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina in August last year. (With PTI inputs)
19 December,2025 07:04 PM IST | MumbaiMaharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee President Harshwardhan Sapkal on Thursday said that the people’s strong sentiment to name the Navi Mumbai International Airport after land rights leader DB Patil must be respected, warning that no other name would be accepted under any circumstances. Addressing the media at Tilak Bhavan in Mumbai, Sapkal accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti Government and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of deliberately delaying the decision to name the airport after DB Patil. “If needed, we will take to the streets and intensify our agitation. We will not tolerate any other name,” he said, adding that the Congress would actively participate in the protest scheduled for December 22. Sapkal said local residents had sacrificed their land for the development of Navi Mumbai and that Patil had led a prolonged struggle to protect the rights of the ‘sons of the soil’. “The 12.5 per cent land allotment scheme became possible only because of DB Patil’s movement. He had a long political career as an MLA and MP, and his contribution cannot be ignored when projects such as JNPT, NAINA and the Navi Mumbai airport were developed,” he said. He alleged that despite assurances given earlier, the Chief Minister was avoiding a clear decision on the issue. “There is growing suspicion over the airport being referred to as ‘NM Airport’ and the letters ‘NM’ being engraved on the boundary walls. People fear this could be a ploy to rename it after Narendra Modi, similar to how the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad was renamed,” Sapkal said, warning the BJP against what he called political manoeuvring. Sapkal said Congress MPs had already raised the issue in the Lok Sabha and that the party would continue to press the demand in the Rajya Sabha as well. State Congress questions delay in Manikrao Kokate's arrest Sapkal also questioned the delay in action against MLA Manikrao Kokate, who was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment three days ago. “His membership has not been cancelled and he has not been arrested yet. Under the guise of medical treatment at Lilavati Hospital, time is being wasted and police protection has been provided. Immediate action should have been taken,” he said, alleging selective action against Opposition leaders. Demand for Eknath Shinde’s resignation Raising the Satara MD drugs factory case, Sapkal demanded the resignation of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, alleging that the land where the illegal drug manufacturing unit was found was in the name of Shinde’s brother. “The Congress first exposed this racket and demanded strict action. Despite the seriousness of the matter, the chief minister claims Shinde has no connection with the case. This is unacceptable,” Sapkal said, calling the issue extremely serious. Senior Congress leaders RC Gharat, Raigad District Congress President Mahendra Gharat, Panvel City District Congress President Sudam Patil and Rajabhau Thakur, Fishermen Congress President Martand Nakhwa, and several party office-bearers from Navi Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad were present at the press conference.
19 December,2025 06:47 PM IST | MumbaiPune district in Maharashtra have recorded 14,234 property registrations in November 2025, marking a 6 per cent year-on-year increase, according to a report by real estate consultancy Knight Frank, reported the IANS. During the same month, stamp duty collections reached Rs 565 crore, reflecting strong revenue growth. Revenue growth remains strong The report noted that stamp duty revenue rose 19 per cent year-on-year in November. On a month-on-month basis, property registrations increased by 12 per cent, while stamp duty collections grew by 7 per cent, indicating sustained buyer activity despite a slowdown after the festive season, according to the IANS. Best performance in four years Between January and November 2025, Pune recorded its highest property registrations and stamp duty collections in the past four years. During this period, a total of 1,73,578 properties were registered, generating Rs 6,675 crore in revenue. Compared with the same eleven-month period last year, registrations rose by 0.5 per cent, while stamp duty collections increased by 3 per cent, as per the IANS. Affordable homes continue to dominate The distribution of property prices remained largely unchanged. Homes priced up to Rs 1 crore accounted for 85 per cent of total transactions, while properties priced above Rs 1 crore made up the remaining 15 per cent. In November, 27 per cent of transactions were for properties priced below Rs 25 lakh and 29 per cent were in the Rs 25 lakh-Rs 50 lakh range, the IANS reported. "29 per cent fell within the Rs 50 lakh-Rs 1 crore bracket and 13 per cent were in the Rs 1 crore-Rs 2.5 crore segment," officials said. Central Pune leads transactions Central Pune continued to dominate residential sales. Areas including Haveli Taluka, Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), and Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) together accounted for 66 per cent of total property transactions in November. Expert view “While activity moderated after the festive peak earlier in the year, the market has remained resilient and well balanced. With year-to-date registrations and revenues now at a four-year high, Pune’s residential market continues to show stability with sustainable volumes,” said Shishir Baijal, Chairman and Managing Director, Knight Frank India, the news agency reported. (with IANS inputs)
19 December,2025 06:04 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondentThe Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Friday said that parts of Mumbai would face 99-hour water supply disruption due to Mumbai Metro 7A works. During the period, water supply would be affected in Dharavi, Andheri and Bandra of Mumbai area of Mumbai. "Major water pipeline connection works will be taken up which will affect water supply in parts of G North, K East and H East wards," the Mumbai civic body said. It said that the work will be carried out from Monday, December 22, 2025, 10 am to Friday, December 26 2025, 1 pm, for a total duration of 99 hours. During this period, residents in the affected areas will experience low-pressure water supply, along with changes in regular supply timings. Water supply disruption in parts of city The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is executing works for Metro Line 7A, which require the diversion of a section of the 2,400 mm diameter Upper Vaitarna main water pipeline. As part of this diversion, cross-connection works will be undertaken by the BMC. These works are technically critical and will be executed in a planned and systematic manner, adhering strictly to engineering and safety standards. Necessary arrangements have been made to minimise inconvenience to citizens. Areas to be affected and revised water supply schedule 1. G North Ward (Dharavi Area) Morning supply areas- Dharavi Loop Road, A.K.G. Nagar, Jasmine Mill Road, Matunga Labour Camp, Sant Rohidas Road, 60 Feet Road, 90 Feet Road, Sant Kakeya Road, M.P. Nagar, Dhorwada, Mahatma Gandhi Road. Regular timing: 4 am to 12 noon Low pressure supply: 22-25 December 2025, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily Evening supply areas- Dharavi Main Road, Ganesh Mandir Road, Dilip Kadam Road, Jasmine Mill Road, Mahim Junction, A.K.G. Nagar Regular timing: 4 pm to 9 pm Low pressure supply: 22-25 December 2025, 5 pm to 10 pm daily 2. K East Ward Afternoon supply areas- Kabir Nagar, Bamanwada, Parsi Wada, Airport Area, Tarun Bharat Colony, Islampura, Deulwadi, P&T Colony Regular timing: 2 pm to 5:30 pm Low pressure supply: 22-25 December 2025, 2 pm to 5:30 pm daily Evening supply areas- Koldongri, Old Police Lane, Vijay Nagar (Sahar Road), Mogarpada Regular timing: 5 pm to 10 pm Low pressure supply: 22-25 December 2025, 5 pm to 10 pm daily 3. H East Ward Late night supply areas- Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), including Motilal Nagar Regular timing: 10 pm to 11:40 pm Low pressure supply: 22-25 December 2025, 10 pm to 11:40 pm daily Early morning supply areas- Prabhat Colony, TPS-3, Agripada, Kalina, CST Road (South Side), Hans Bhugra Road, University Area, Yashwant Nagar, Sunder Nagar, Kolivery Village, Teen Bangla, Shantilal Compound, Patel Compound, Golibar Road, Khar Subway to Kherwadi, Navpada, Behram Nagar, A.K. Road, Government Colony, Bandra (East) Regular timing: After 3:30 am to 9:00 am Low pressure supply: 23-25 December 2025, after 3:30 am to 9 am daily Advisory for citizens Residents in G North, K East and H East wards are advised to: - Store adequate water as a precaution - Use water sparingly during the disruption period - Boil and filter drinking water for the next few days - Extend cooperation to the BMC during essential maintenance works "The BMC has appealed for public understanding while these critical infrastructure works are completed," the officials said.
19 December,2025 05:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMumbai Police have announced parking restrictions on a stretch of road in Khernagar and Nirmal Nagar areas in Bandra East, to ease traffic congestion and improve pedestrian safety, an official notification said. The notification was issued by the Mumbai Traffic Police on Thursday. It said that the odd-even parking restrictions will be in force from 12.01 am on December 19, 2025 until January 17, 2026, round the clock. Heavy vehicle movement causing traffic problems According to the traffic notification, the residential societies and urban settlements are located on both sides of the road near Khernagar Building No. 35 and Nirmal Nagar Buildings No. 12 and 14. Due to ongoing redevelopment work in the Khernagar area, there has been a sharp rise in the movement of heavy vehicles carrying construction materials such as cement and iron rods. This has placed extra pressure on roads that are mainly used for daily commuting. A similar situation exists near Nirmal Nagar, where improper parking and heavy traffic movement have led to congestion and increased the risk of accidents, it said. Thousands affected daily Traffic authorities estimate that 3,000 to 4,000 pedestrians and 800 to 1,200 vehicles use this road every day. Indiscriminate parking has caused serious inconvenience to local residents and has created unsafe conditions for pedestrians, the officials said. To address these concerns, traffic officials have decided to introduce temporary parking controls. Odd-Even parking system Under the new arrangement, an odd-even parking system will be implemented on the road in front of: - Khernagar Building No. 35 - Nirmal Nagar Buildings No. 12 and 14, Bandra East Parking Rules: - On even dates (2, 4, 6, etc.), vehicles must be parked on the south side of the road - On odd dates (1, 3, 5, etc.), vehicles must be parked on the north side of the road The system will follow the Gregorian calendar, police said. The notification was issued by Dr Dipali Dhate, Deputy Commissioner of Police (H.Q. & Central), Traffic, Mumbai Police. Officials said that the move aims to ensure the smooth flow of traffic, protect pedestrians, and prevent accidents and inconvenience to local residents.
19 December,2025 05:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA fire broke out on Friday afternoon in the meter box room on the ground floor of the New Narsimha Building in Thane (West), civic officials said. According to the Thane Municipal Corporation’s Disaster Management Cell, the incident was reported at around 12.48 pm by the Jawaharbagh Fire Station. The fire, triggered by a cable inside the meter box room, occurred in the ground-plus-eight-storey residential Thane building located near Deluxe Hotel in the Mahagiri Koliwada area. Personnel from the Thane Nagar Police, Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL), the Disaster Management Cell—along with one pickup vehicle—and the fire brigade, which deployed a fire engine, rushed to the spot. The fire at the Thane building was swiftly brought under control and completely extinguished. No injuries were reported, and the situation is now stable, officials said. Fire breaks out at Thane banquet hall More than 1,000 wedding guests escaped without any injury after a fire broke out at a banquet hall in Maharashtra's Thane city, officials said on Friday. The incident occurred around 11 pm on Thursday at the marriage hall premises in the Ovala area along the Ghodbunder Road in the city, they said. According to Yasin Tadvi, chief of the Disaster Management Cell of the Thane Municipal Corporation, "Mandap decoration materials kept outside a cabin on the lawn of 'The Blue Roof Club' caught fire. A wedding reception was underway at the venue at the time." The official said that 1,000 to 1,200 guests had gathered at the venue at the time of the incident. "As soon as the fire was noticed, guests were safely moved out of the venue, preventing any casualties," he said. Fire officials said timely alertness and swift evacuation played a key role in "averting a major tragedy". The firefighting operation involved two fire engines, one rescue vehicle, and one utility vehicle. An official said the fire was extinguished by around midnight. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, he added. Fire erupts at three warehouses in Thane; none hurt Earlier, a fire broke out at three warehouses in Maharashtra's Thane district on Sunday afternoon, triggering panic in the industrial area, officials said. There was no report of any casualty, they said. The blaze was reported at around 2.30 pm in three warehouses at Gayatri Nagar in Bhiwandi town, the officials said, adding it was not yet known what was stored there. Multiple fire engines were rushed to the spot, Bhiwandi Nizampur Municipal Corporation's disaster management cell chief Saquib Kharbe said. The exact cause of the blaze was yet to be ascertained.
19 December,2025 02:07 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentA fire broke out late Thursday night at The Blue Roof Club in Thane (West) while a wedding reception was underway, officials from the Thane Municipal Corporation’s Disaster Management Cell said. More than 1,000 wedding guests escaped without any injury after a fire broke out at a banquet hall in Maharashtra's Thane city, the officials said. The incident occurred around 11 pm on Thursday at the marriage hall premises in the Ovala area along the Ghodbunder Road in the city, they said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by mid-day (@middayindia) According to Yasin Tadvi, chief of the Disaster Management Cell of the Thane Municipal Corporation, "Mandap decoration materials kept outside a cabin on the lawn of 'The Blue Roof Club' caught fire. A wedding reception was underway at the venue at the time." The official said that 1,000 to 1,200 guests had gathered at the venue at the time of the incident. "As soon as the fire was noticed, guests were safely moved out of the venue, preventing any casualties," he said. Fire officials said timely alertness and swift evacuation played a key role in "averting a major tragedy". The firefighting operation involved two fire engines, one rescue vehicle, and one utility vehicle. An official said the fire was extinguished by around midnight. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, he added. Fire breaks out near tunnel on Mumbai Coastal Road; none hurt In another incident, a fire erupted outside a tunnel on the Coastal Road in south Mumbai on Wednesday evening, but no injuries were reported, civic officials said, reported PTI. The blaze outside the tunnel at Marine Lines opposite the Police Gymkhana was reported to the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) at 7.12 pm, they said, reported PTI. No injuries were reported in the fire, which was doused in less than an hour, said the officials. A civic official said the blaze may have been caused by a short circuit. The structure where the fire started was used for the storage of some materials, he added. Fire erupts at three warehouses in Thane; none hurt Earlier, a fire broke out at three warehouses in Maharashtra's Thane district on Sunday afternoon, triggering panic in the industrial area, officials said, reported PTI. There was no report of any casualty, they said. The blaze was reported at around 2.30 pm in three warehouses at Gayatri Nagar in Bhiwandi town, the officials said, adding it was not yet known what was stored there. Multiple fire engines were rushed to the spot, Bhiwandi Nizampur Municipal Corporation's disaster management cell chief Saquib Kharbe said, reported PTI. "So far, there are no reports of anyone being injured," he said, adding that efforts were on to ensure the fire does not spread to adjoining structures. The exact cause of the blaze was yet to be ascertained. Earlier in the day, a fire broke out at a godown storing autorickshaws at Kalher in Bhiwandi town, officials said. No casualties were reported, they said. (With inputs from PTI)
19 December,2025 11:05 AM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
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