Mumbai was left paralyzed after receiving nearly 200 mm rainfall in just six hours on August 19. Streets turned into rivers, traffic came to a crawl, and train services were suspended as floodwaters wreaked havoc across the city. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis reviewed the situation with the disaster management department, warning that the next 48 hours will be crucial for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg, which remain on high alert.
19 August,2025 08:46 PM IST
Bringing much-needed relief to Mumbai’s traffic congestion, the newly inaugurated Mumbai Metro Aqua Line 3 from BKC to Acharya Atre Chowk, Worli is now operational. This stretch includes six underground stations: Kotak BKC, Dharavi, Shitladevi Mandir, SBI-Dadar Metro, ICICI Lombard Siddhivinayak, Worli, and Acharya Atre Chowk. Covering a distance of 9.77 km in just 15 minutes and 20 seconds, the metro offers quick access to key business districts, religious landmarks like Siddhivinayak Temple, and recreational hubs such as Shivaji Park. Here is all you need to know about Mumbai’s newest metro addition.
10 May,2025 05:38 PM IST
A major accident occurred early Friday morning at the Dharavi-Mahim junction when a large trailer lost control and crashed into several parked vehicles, including taxis and tempos. Five vehicles were badly damaged, with some even falling into a roadside gutter due to the impact. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident. Videos from the scene show taxis and tempos lying in the gutter, while the trailer is stuck on a slope near it. The Sahunagar police and Mahim traffic police arrived quickly to manage the situation and assess the damage. To remove the trailer, the traffic police called in a small crane, clearing the road for traffic. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the accident.
03 January,2025 03:03 PM IST
A woman from Mumbai traveled to visit her daughter, who lived an hour away, only to meet a tragic fate. Instead of receiving a warm welcome, she was killed by her daughter, who harbored resentment, believing her mother favored her older sister. The 41-year-old daughter has since been arrested in connection with the murder. The incident took place on 2nd of January in the Qureshi Nagar area of Kurla. The accused who is identified as Reshma Muzaffar Qazi stabbed her 62 year old mother Sabira Bano Azgar Sheikh, during a heated argument. As per the Police, Reshma had harbored resentment toward her mother for a long time, believing that she was favored over her elder sister. Sabira Bano, who lived with her son in Mumbra, had visited Reshma at her home in Qureshi Nagar when the argument broke out. Police said that the situation rapidly intensified, with Reshma accusing her mother of being biased. In no time, the argument escalated and Reshma stabbed her mother to death using a knife. After the heinous crime Reshma walked to Chunabhatti police station where she confessed her crime. Officers promptly arrived at the scene, verified the mother's death, and arrested Reshma. The police have initiated an investigation into the incident. They are gathering statements from family members and neighbors to piece together the events and evaluate Reshma's mental state.
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