Maharashtra's Shrivardhan beach gets international Blue Flag certification
Shrivardhan beach in Maharashtra’s Raigad district has received the international Blue Flag certification, becoming the…
Maharashtra's Shrivardhan beach gets international Blue Flag certification
Shrivardhan beach in Maharashtra’s Raigad district has received the international Blue Flag certification, becoming the first beach in the district to earn the recognition, state minister Aditi Tatkare said on Thursday. The certification is an international eco-label awarded by the Denmark-based Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) to beaches that meet prescribed standards of cleanliness, water…
Sharad Pawar visits Breach Candy Hospital for post-treatment consultation
Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar visited a Mumbai hospital on Thursday for a follow-up consultation after receiving treatment for a chest and respiratory infection, sources told PTI. The 85-year-old former Union minister was initially admitted to Pune’s Ruby Hall Clinic on November 2. He was discharged on November 4 and admitted to…
Mumbai clears Diwali smoke faster than northern cities
During the Diwali festivities in 2025, Mumbai’s air quality index (AQI) saw a moderate rise, reaching a peak of 200. Meanwhile, cities in the north, particularly Delhi, struggled with persistent air pollution, landing in a ‘very poor’ category. Contributing factors included seasonal pollution from paddy-stubble burning and chilly nights that trapped harmful particles. In contrast,…
Ibrahim Ali Khan turns heads in Bharat Reshma outift at Bombay Times Fashion Week
Statement shoulder jewellery on both sides gives the look its distinctive silhouette and regal couture feel. The outfit took 280 hours of handwork.
Bhojpuri songs ahead of Chhath Puja at Mumbai stations draw objections; Central Railway says essential announcements remain unaffected
Bhojpuri songs were played at several railway stations in Mumbai to celebrate Chhath Puja. This decision has sparked criticism from Marathi-speaking groups and political activists. Central Railway officials clarified that such songs are played during non-essential announcement times. The controversy has led to discussions about the recognition of Maharashtra’s festivals at railway stations. Chhath Puja…
Mumbai man pays Livspace Rs 71.62 lakh for premium flat interiors, finds inferior materials and exposed live wires, wife suffers head injury after heavy kitchen shutter falls on her; consumer commission orders firm to pay nearly Rs 87.16 lakh
Livspace India Pvt Ltd has been held responsible for unsafe renovation work in a Goregaon flat. The Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission found the company guilty of poor workmanship and negligence. Deepak Ruiya, the complainant, reported serious safety hazards such as exposed live wires and a collapsing kitchen shutter. Following an incomplete project, the…
Mumbai local horror: Woman objects to molestation in compartment, pushed off train; loses left arm
On November 4, a 20-year-old woman was pushed off a local train at Naigaon railway station. She lost her left arm after the incident and is currently receiving treatment. The accused, a 53-year-old man, allegedly molested her before pushing her off the train. He has been arrested after police examined CCTV footage from the station….
Mumbai BEST bus accident: Tempo driver unconscious, four injured persons stable
The tempo driver injured in the chain collision involving a Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) bus, a Chalo Premium bus and two cars at Wadala’s Lodha Junction on Monday remains unconscious and on ventilator support, while four other injured persons are reported to be stable, according to the latest medical update shared by the…
NCP merger talks: Sunetra Pawar says details will emerge at appropriate time
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sunetra Pawar on Wednesday declined to comment directly on the possibility of a merger between the two NCP factions, saying details would emerge at the appropriate time. Speculation over a possible reunification of the factions led by Sunetra Pawar and Sharad Pawar intensified last week…
Mumbai airport revamp: Fadnavis suggests building new terminal before demolition
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has proposed a phased redevelopment of Terminal 1 (T1) at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), suggesting that the existing facility remain operational until its replacement is ready to prevent disruptions to flight services. In a letter to the Union Civil Aviation Ministry, Fadnavis has recommended an alternative construction…
Mumbai Airport redevelopment: 91 pc international traffic to remain unaffected
Nearly 91 per cent of international passenger traffic at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) is expected to remain unaffected during the redevelopment of Terminal 1, with 39 of the 50 international airlines scheduled to continue operations from the airport under the Summer 2027 schedule. The remaining 11 airlines, which together operate around 16…
Hijack scare on Mumbai-bound Air India flight at Kolkata Airport
A hijack threat on a Mumbai-bound Air India flight at Kolkata’s Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport on Wednesday triggered a security alert, prompting authorities to move the aircraft to an isolation bay and launch an extensive search, news agency IANS reported. The threat was received as the aircraft was preparing for take-off, following which…
Mumbai to get 5 new air quality monitoring stations at Rs 17.5 crore in BMC gardens; check locations
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation plans to set up five additional air quality monitoring stations across Mumbai. The total investment for these new stations will be Rs 17.50 crore, with planned hourly monitoring. Locations include parks and recreational grounds in various neighborhoods not currently monitored by other networks. Data from the new stations will be available on…
NCP merger: Rohit Pawar dismisses speculation, says no talks underway in party
NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Rohit Pawar on Monday dismissed speculation regarding a merger between the two Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) factions. Pawar asserted that no such discussions were underway within his party. He further alleged that the reports were designed to set a political narrative, news agency PTI reported. Speaking to…
Mumbai: NCP (SP) accuses BJP leaders of communalising safety campaign
The Opposition Nationalist Congress Party (SP) on Monday questioned Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde’s concern for people’s safety after she appealed to citizens to exercise caution while bursting firecrackers following a spate of fire incidents on Diwali in the metropolis, news agency PTI reported. NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) Spokesperson Clyde Crasto asked whether Tawde had not considered…
Mumbai: 16-year-old boy dead after firecracker shop slab collapses in Malad
A 16-year-old boy died after the slab of a shop storing firecrackers collapsed following an explosion in Mumbai’s Malad area, officials said on Tuesday. According to PTI, the unfortunate incident occurred at 9:56 pm on Monday, November 9 at the ground-floor shop on Abdul Hamid Marg in Malvani, the official said. A civic official said,…
Palghar: Domestic help arrested in two theft cases, valuables worth Rs 19.6 lakh
Police have arrested a 41-year-old domestic help in connection with two cases of theft in Maharashtra’s Palghar district. According to PTI, officials said that they recovered cash and valuables of nearly Rs 20 lakh from the accused. The Vasai police registered a case against the woman on October 28 after a complaint of theft at…
Fire safety: First aid that can prevent serious injuries
Fires at home and in public spaces can cause severe, life-threatening injuries. Exposure to flames, heat, smoke and loud explosions can damage the respiratory tract, burn the skin and injure the eyes and ears. Knowing basic first-aid measures, avoiding harmful home remedies and seeking timely medical attention can help prevent complications. Vinod Kumar Menon speaks…
‘No flights will shift from Mumbai to Navi Mumbai airport’: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis
Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has opposed Mumbai airport operator MIAL’s plan to shift international flights to 14 destinations, including Doha, Dhaka and Riyadh, to Navi Mumbai from next summer. He has proposed building Terminal 1B first, shifting 1A there and then demolishing the old terminal, so T1 stays operational during redevelopment.
Buyers book Rs 9.94 crore flat in Mumbai’s Dadar East Two ICC project in 2014, pay Rs 1.95 crore under 30:70 plan; cancel in 2016 after construction delay and payment-plan dispute; Bombay Realty, Bombay Dyeing ordered to refund Rs 4.09 crore with interest
The Maharashtra State Consumer Commission directed Bombay Realty and The Bombay Dyeing & Manufacturing Co Ltd to refund homebuyers. The developers were ordered to return Rs 4.09 crore after failing to provide the booked apartment. The commission emphasized that retaining consumer funds without delivery constitutes a continuing wrong. The homebuyers booked the apartment in 2016…
16-year-old charred to death after firecracker shop explodes in Mumbai’s Malad, suffers 100% burns
A heartbreaking incident unfolded in Malad, Mumbai, where a 16-year-old named Shanwaz Niyaz Khan lost his life due to a tragic slab collapse at a shop following a firecracker explosion. The blast, reported by fire officials around 9:56 PM on Monday, led to extensive flames. Regrettably, efforts to douse the fire were futile, and Shanwaz…
Mumbai local train stabbing: Accused claims real ‘killer’ fled, says he was a bystander
Roshan Suvarna, accused of stabbing Mayank Lohar, claims he was a bystander trying to stop a fight. Lohar’s family argues that releasing Suvarna would endanger their safety and hinder the prosecution. The incident occurred in a moving train due to a quarrel over rainwater. Suvarna’s defense states there is no motive or premeditation in the…
Mumbai fire incidents under probe; police say causes yet to be established
Mumbai Police on Monday said that the multiple fire incidents reported in the city are under investigation and that their exact causes have not yet been established. At least three major fires broke out at separate locations in Mumbai on Diwali night, damaging several huts, shops, a commercial building and a garage, civic officials said…
Atal Setu-Mumbai-Pune Expressway connector reaches 67 pc completion
The 7.35-km elevated corridor connecting the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (Atal Setu) with the Mumbai-Pune Expressway has achieved 67 per cent physical progress, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) said on Monday, November 9. The six-lane connector is expected to reduce travel time between South Mumbai and Pune by an estimated 60 to 90…
Mumbai local services hit after fire damages signalling equipment in Palghar
A fire near railway tracks in Maharashtra’s Palghar district damaged signalling equipment and disrupted train services on the Western Railway’s Mumbai suburban network, officials said on Monday, November 9. Several local and long-distance trains were running late following the incident, while commuters reported delays of at least 15 to 20 minutes during the Monday morning…
Two fires break out in Thane West; blaze at shop roof, scrap materials
Two separate fire incidents were reported in Thane West in the early hours of Monday, November 9. While a fire broke out in a plastic tarpaulin sheet covering the roof of a shop near Jawahar Bagh Fire Station, another blaze involved scrap materials stored in an open area in Hanuman Nagar, Wagle Estate. No injuries…
Mumbai: 64-year-old man injured in seventh-floor flat fire in Andheri
A 64-year-old man was injured after a fire broke out in a flat on the seventh floor of Hans Vallabh building on Ram Mandir Road in Andheri West on Monday morning, November 9. The man suffered suffocation and was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of Babasaheb Gawde Charitable Hospital in Vile Parle East….
BMC bans rockets, aerial firecrackers across Mumbai till November 25 after spate of fire incidents
In light of recent fire safety concerns, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has prohibited the use of rockets and aerial firecrackers in Mumbai, effective immediately. This ban affects all public and private spaces, including balconies and terraces, and will remain enforced until 11.59 pm on November 25, 2026. Authorities are prioritizing community safety by implementing these…
Fire near Virar damages railway signals; Mumbai-bound local and long-distance trains face delays
A fire occurred late on Sunday night between Nallasopara and Virar, damaging important signalling equipment. Train operations on the Western Railway were disrupted due to failed track circuits in that section. As a result, trains from the UP heading towards Mumbai experienced delays while passing two signals. Railway officials are currently attending to the signalling…
Mumbai AQI 30% better than last Diwali’s, but plunges at night
Diwali celebrations in Mumbai this year experienced a notable improvement in air quality compared to last year. The city’s Air Quality Index registered a 30% enhancement, reaching 132 on Sunday. However, pollution from firecrackers caused levels to spike significantly in various areas during the celebrations. Noise pollution, although reduced, still exceeded permissible limits according to…
Thrown out of window due to FSI rule, balconies now a luxury in Mumbai
Balconies were once common in Mumbai housing but have significantly dwindled due to new regulations. The 2012 rule changed the cost calculations, making them expensive and less common in smaller flats. Post-pandemic, there has been an increase in demand for apartments with balconies as people value outdoor space. Some builders are beginning to reintroduce balconies…
Nine, including senior citizens, rescued after building slab collapse in Thane
Nine residents, including senior citizens, were rescued after a slab on the second floor of a 24-year-old residential building collapsed into a flat on the first floor in Thane’s Vartak Nagar area on Sunday morning. The incident triggered an emergency rescue operation involving the fire brigade, disaster response teams and police, officials said. All nine…
Gopal Shetty slams BMC, BJP leadership over demolition of 27 Borivali homes
Former BJP MP Gopal Shetty has tonsured his head in protest against the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) demolition of 27 houses in Borivali East, accusing the civic body of acting in haste and failing to give residents adequate time to retrieve their belongings. Describing the demolition drive conducted on November 4 as a “mockery of…
Fire breaks out at Thane society, four injured; two residents rescued
Four people sustained minor injuries after a fire broke out at a residential building in Sanghvi Hills on Ghodbunder Road in Thane West during the early hours of Sunday, November 8. Two other residents, who were trapped inside their flat, were safely rescued by fire brigade personnel. The fire broke out in the corridor on…
Maharashtra minister urges well-off farmers to return Rs 5,000 drought relief
Maharashtra Disaster Management Minister Girish Mahajan has appealed to financially secure farmers to voluntarily return the Rs 5,000 drought assistance they received from the state government, so the money can be used to support farmers in need. The government recently announced an advance payment of Rs 5,000 for eligible farmers in drought-affected areas ahead of…
Mumbai weather: Colaba records 36.6 deg C, AQI at 129 amid hot, humid conditions
Mumbai continued to experience hot and humid conditions on Sunday, November 8, with daytime temperatures remaining high across the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast mainly clear skies in Mumbai and its suburbs, while the city’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 129, placing it in the moderate category. Colaba and Santacruz record…
Diwali festivities keep pace with food inflation and fireworks ban
Diwali celebrations are set for November 8-9 in Mumbai with various traditional rituals and pujas. Rising food inflation is impacting the costs of mithai, dry fruits, and other festive items significantly. Businesses are shifting to gifting mithai instead of more expensive dry fruits this year. Local communities will hold pujas and food offerings, along with…
