Heavy vehicles such as trucks, tankers and outstation buses are worsening traffic congestion on Mumbai’s flyovers along the Western and Eastern Express Highways. Experts say slow-moving vehicles on steep gradients reduce road capacity and suggest restricting heavy vehicles during peak hours
06 March,2026 07:22 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarCivic officials remove dangling light fixture on Vakola skywalk after mid-day highlights issue, but residents say several other swaying fittings, lack of maintenance yet to be addressed
27 February,2026 07:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Madhulika Ram KavatturBMC to convert space into a lush agricultural zone where locals can grow vegetables, fruits and other plants; T1 flyover project follows the success of similar ‘garden-under-flyover’ initiatives in Matunga and the ‘One Green Mile’ at Parel, but it is said to be the first to introduce active food cultivation as a core component.
23 February,2026 08:10 AM IST | Mumbai | AgenciesThe Mumbai Fire Brigade said that a fire broke out in a CNG-operated bus run by the BEST on Tuesday night in Kandivali East. No injuries were reported, and all passengers were safely evacuated
17 February,2026 11:23 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarADVERTISEMENT