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Students of Goregaon college protest against burqa ban; institute permits attire

Students of Goregaon college protest against burqa ban; institute permits attire

According to the students of Vivek Vidyalaya Junior College in Goregaon, they were not allowed to wear a burqa despite repeated requests, though the institute permitted a headscarf. After the protest and a letter submitted by students, the college issued a detailed statement denying the allegations

04 December,2025 09:37 PM IST | Mumbai | Aditi Alurkar
Mumbai: Is BMC saving Goregaon’s new space for election day?

Mumbai: Is BMC saving Goregaon’s new space for election day?

Residents question why cleaned-up, ready space under Mrinal Tai Gore flyover remains locked; The stretch, once occupied by balloon sellers, was cleared and developed into a recreational zone. But even six months after completion, the space remains inaccessible to the public

02 December,2025 09:57 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
Mumbai: Scrap material catches fire on open ground in Goregaon; no casualty

Mumbai: Scrap material catches fire on open ground in Goregaon; no casualty

According to the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB), the incident was reported at around 3:50 am. The blaze was confined to dry shrubs, grass, refuse, plastic waste and scrap materials spread over approximately 4,000 sq ft of open ground

02 December,2025 09:24 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai: Hijab allowed, burqa banned at Goregoan junior college

Mumbai: Hijab allowed, burqa banned at Goregoan junior college

A code of conduct sent to students stated that any appropriate Indian or Western outfit is allowed, but “clothing that reveals religion or shows cultural disparity is prohibited

02 December,2025 07:11 AM IST | Mumbai | Aditi Alurkar

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