Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has sought viability gap funding (VGF) of Rs 3,191.42 crore from the state government for its fleet of electric buses. Speaking at a press conference, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said that of Rs 750 crore loss incurred by the corporation in the current financial year till February end, the loss of Rs 125.5 crore was attributable to electric buses procured from EV Trans Private Limited under the Gross Cost Contract. We are closing the LIVE blog
20 March,2026 10:11 PM IST | MumbaiMumbai News LIVE Updates: In an atmosphere filled with enthusiasm and cultural fervour, the annual ‘Navvarsh Swagat Yatra’ was held in Thane on Thursday to mark Gudi Padwa, the Maharashtrian New Year. The procession was jointly organised by Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) and Kopineshwar Sanskrutik Nyas. We are closing the LIVE blog.
19 March,2026 10:08 PM IST | MumbaiMumbai News LIVE Updates: A fire broke out in a residential apartment in Thane on Wednesday evening, prompting a swift response from emergency services. The blaze has since been brought under control, with no injuries reported. According to the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) Disaster Management Cell, the incident was reported at around 7:16 pm at Nilkanth Society in the Manpada area of Thane (West). The fire erupted in Room No. 702 on the seventh floor of the ‘Snowdrop’ building, a high-rise structure comprising ground plus 27 floors. We are closing the blog
18 March,2026 10:02 PM IST | MumbaiMumbai News LIVE Updates: The Central Railway has announced a special traffic and power block between Titwala and Asangaon during the intervening night of March 18 and 19 (Wednesday and Thursday). The block has been announced in order to facilitate the railway infrastructure work. We are closing the LIVE blog.
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