With work on pending staircase link and connectivity nearing completion, the footpaths on these two new road bridges can finally be put to use in the next few days
As Mumbai’s 2026-27 school admission cycle opens, parent groups are urging the government to publicly list unauthorised schools, nearly 200 in the city to safeguard students’ academic futures
Minister Ashish Shelar has directed officials to use satellite mapping, drones, and the NETRAM system to identify illegal structures and prepare an action plan to make Mumbai encroachment-free by the end of April
Residents welcome the civic body’s move but say roofless stretch still needs cover for safe use in summer and monsoon
Amid an LPG supply crunch, Maharashtra authorities launched statewide raids and seized 1,208 cylinders while arresting 18 people for alleged black marketing, said minister Chhagan Bhujbal
Amid a shortage of commercial LPG during the Ramadan iftaar rush, several eateries on Mohammed Ali Road have switched to coal and diesel for cooking, slowing production and raising operational costs for some dishes
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Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray questioned the Centre and Maharashtra government’s claim of adequate LPG supply amid the West Asia crisis, asking why long queues for cylinders are being reported across Mumbai. He also criticised Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over the issue
The new structure will provide a crucial, weather-resilient link between eastern and western sides of Byculla. The Rs 287-crore project, being built adjacent to the century-old Byculla ROB, upgrades the existing two-lane corridor to a four-lane bridge, spanning 916 meters with a 50-meter-high pylon
The former Maharashtra CM met Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar and requested appropriate action. He said he requested the speaker to expedite the appointment of a leader of the opposition. In a first, the ongoing budget session of the legislature is functioning without a leader of opposition (LoP)
Congress Legislative Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar alleged in the Maharashtra Assembly that the Mahayuti government has allocated budget funds exclusively to ruling alliance MLAs while excluding opposition legislators, questioning the government's "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas" claim
A domestic dispute in Malad West’s Malwani area turned deadly after a man allegedly attacked his wife with a kitchen knife at her parental home. Two relatives who tried to rescue her were also injured in the attack. The accused has been arrested and police have launched an investigation
Congress Legislative Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar alleged in the Maharashtra Assembly that the Mahayuti government has allocated budget funds exclusively to ruling alliance MLAs while excluding opposition legislators, questioning the government's "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas" claim
16 March,2026 10:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA domestic dispute in Malad West’s Malwani area turned deadly after a man allegedly attacked his wife with a kitchen knife at her parental home. Two relatives who tried to rescue her were also injured in the attack. The accused has been arrested and police have launched an investigation
16 March,2026 09:27 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanThe School of Social Work at TISS organised a day-long programme under the Viksit Bharat Series, bringing together policymakers, academics, farmers and students to discuss inclusive development strategies and policy frameworks for India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047
16 March,2026 08:39 PM IST | Mum | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis defended the Freedom of Religion Bill in the Assembly, saying it is not targeted at any religion but aims to curb forced and fraudulent religious conversions and maintain social harmony
16 March,2026 07:12 PM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev ShivadekarAccording to statistics shared by the minister, 23 cases have been registered, and goods worth Rs 33.66 lakh have been confiscated. The police have also arrested 18 people in connection with the cases so far
16 March,2026 06:48 PM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev ShivadekarADVERTISEMENT
Festive preparations for Gudi Padwa have begun in Mumbai, with roadside stalls in Girgaon displaying colourful miniature Gudis, decorations and traditional items. Residents have started shopping ahead of the Marathi New Year celebrations on March 19. (Pics/Ashish Raje)
Mohammed Shams Chand, a TTI from the Open Detail Batch in the Mumbai Division, recorded ticket-checking earnings of Rs 1,00,38,505 after detecting 11,483 cases between April 1, 2025 and March 15, 2026, Central Railway said
16 March,2026 06:22 PM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
The issue was raised during a debate in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, where legislators highlighted the impact of water shortages on thousands of residents
16 March,2026 04:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
A minister said that with amendments to redevelopment regulations aimed at streamlining approvals and attracting private developers, 10 proposals have been approved in recent months, and one No Objection Certificate (NOC) has already been issued
16 March,2026 02:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
CM Fadnavis said that the state government decided to take the initiative through MHADA, rather than relying only on private developers, in order to ensure that the project moves forward in a planned and organised manner
16 March,2026 02:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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The owners of a bar at the center of a deadly New Year’s fire at a Swiss ski resort are now under intense scrutiny as investigators launch a criminal probe. The blaze broke out during a packed celebration in Crans-Montana, quickly turning into a deadly flashover that left little time for escape. Police have interviewed the bar’s French owners, examining whether the venue complied with fire safety regulations.
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