India’s traditional leather craft, Kolhapuri chappals, is set to get a global stage and international recognition after an official collaboration with the luxury brand Prada. An official statement said that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Prada, LIDCOM (Sant Rohidas Leather Industries & Charmakar Development Corporation), and LIDKAR (Dr. Babu Jagjivan Ram Leather…
The Department of Other Backward Class (OBC) Welfare has completed the work of establishing 65 new hostels for OBC students across Maharashtra, news agency IANS reported. Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis, while speaking during the Maharashtra Assembly`s Winter Session, credited OBC Welfare Minister Atul Save for the successful completion of this initiative. While responding to…
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) ambitious revamp project in South Mumbai’s historic Kala Ghoda area has entered its final phase and civic officials have expressed that the area is expected to be opened very soon. BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, along with former chief secretary and chairman of Maharashtra State Finance Commission, Nitin Kareer, on Thursday…
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday said that the state government will introduce a separate set of rules to redevelop Mumbai’s old ‘pagadi’ (rent-controlled) buildings. The move aims to ensure fair and proper redevelopment while protecting the rights of both tenants and building owners. In an official statement, issued by his office, Shinde…
Mumbai Metro lines 2A and 7 will begin services an hour later than usual on December 12, with trains starting at 7 am instead of 6 am, an official statement said on Thursday. The change in operations was being made to allow a team from the Office of the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety to…
State School Education Minister Dadaji Bhuse on Thursday highlighted that the government is installing CCTV cameras and providing other necessary safety infrastructure to strengthen the safety and security in schools across the state, news agency IANS reported. While filing a written reply to a question raised by NCP legislator Sulabha Khodke during the Maharashtra…
To highlight the issue of rising leopard attacks across Maharashtra, Junnar MLA Sharad Sonawane arrived at the state legislature in Nagpur on Wednesday for the Maharashtra Winter Assembly Session dressed in a leopard costume, news agency PTI reported. The Shiv Sena MLA`s gesture came on a day when seven people were injured after a leopard…
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Senior Citizens, a network of 28 organisations working for the welfare and rights of older people in Maharashtra, has praised the State Election Commission (SEC) for successfully conducting the recent Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections. In a letter, addressed to Dinesh Waghmare, State Election Commissioner, the group said…
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray appeared before a Thane Court on Thursday in connection with a 2008 rioting case and pleaded not guilty, news agency PTI reported, quoting his lawyer. Thane , Maharashtra: In connection with the 2008 railway recruitment case, MNS President Raj Thackeray appeared today at the Thane District Sessions Court…
Mumbai woke up to mainly clear skies on Thursday, with temperatures expected to range between 15 degrees Celsius and 32 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Today, Colaba recorded a minimum temperature of 20.9 degrees Celsius with no rainfall, while Santacruz saw a colder start at 15.6 degrees Celsius, also with zero…
Thane Police have announced significant traffic diversions on the Thane-Ghodbunder Highway 84, specifically between Gaimukh Nirakendra, Kajupada, and Fountain Hotel. This is due to essential roadwork being carried out by the Public Works Department (PWD) and Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC). 🚧 महत्वाची वाहतूक सूचना 🚧ठाणे घोडबंदर मार्ग ८४ वर डि.बी.एम. व मास्टींग कामासाठी रात्रभर वाहतूक…
Konkan Railway has intensified its ticket checking operations along its route to promote safe and responsible travel, targeting ticketless journeys and ensuring smooth, hassle-free trips for passengers with valid tickets. In November 2025 alone, the railway conducted 1,070 special ticket checking drives, detecting 42,965 unauthorised or irregular travellers and collecting Rs 2.33 crore in fares…
More than 24 hours after a leopard entered Nagaon village near Alibag, the search for the animal continued on Wednesday. Dense coconut and supari plantations, many barricaded, posed major challenges for the forest department. The search was called off in the evening, as officials believe the leopard may have left the area. On Tuesday morning,…
In a fresh push to strengthen child safety, nearly 21 schools run by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) have conducted awareness sessions on child rights, POCSO guidelines, the role of Sakhi Savitri Committees, and the steps students can take to keep themselves safe. Organised by Vidhayak Bharati, a non-profit working in the field of child…
The city witnessed its season’s lowest temperature on December 10, Wednesday, with Shivajinagar recording 8.1 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted further dips on Thursday. SD Sanap, senior scientist at IMD Pune, told mid-day, “North-north winds bring cold, dry air from northern India, causing winter chills in Maharashtra. December and January are…
A 50-year-old Goregaon businessman was allegedly extorted of about Rs 1.20 lakh after befriending an unknown woman on Facebook and sharing his phone number with her. During a WhatsApp video call, the woman allegedly undressed, prompting the man to disconnect the call immediately. A few days later, she sent him a screen recording showing both…
An auto driver has been arrested for allegedly molesting a 17-year-old college student in his vehicle while it was in motion, causing her to jump out, injuring herself. The incident took place in Malad West on Monday. Under the guidance of Zone XI DCP Sandeep Jadhav, ACP Parkash Bagal, Goregaon division, and Senior Inspector Dushyant…
After approving a bird park, Mulund may now get a golf course. Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani is understood to have cleared a proposal to conduct a feasibility study for another golf course in Mumbai. In a veiled attack on the Shiv Sena (UBT), BJP MLA Mihir Kotecha said those who previously ruled the civic body…
The state government is looking at two important steps in connection with traffic fines. First, it is considering an amnesty scheme to help recover old pending challans. Second, it is examining whether traffic fines can be collected directly through FASTag. Shiv Sena (UBT) member of the Legislative Council Sunil Shinde raised the question of whether…
If the state government’s plans move forward, developers of new buildings and redevelopment projects will soon be required to provide dedicated two-wheeler parking spaces. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis acknowledged that two-wheeler parking has long spilt onto streets and lanes because the Development Control Regulations (DCR) never accounted for it. Speaking in the state legislative council…
Ho Ho Ho… Mee Mumbaikar An inflated Santa Claus balloon at a divider on Hill Road, Bandra West is a reminder that Christmas is around the corner When Queen Marians assemble The Tata Theatre at the National Centre for the Performing Arts, Nariman Point will see an assemblage of well-established women from The Queen Marian…
Amreen Sheikh, chief dietician at KIMS Hospitals in Thane, and Jinal Patel, dietician at Zynova Shalby Hospital, Ghatkopar West, share the whats and whys of winter food and how to stay healthy as the mercury drops. Amreen Sheikh, chief dietician, KIMS Hospitals Winter foods to say yes to Seasonal fruits such as oranges, sweet lime,…
With only 15 days left for the Navi Mumbai International Airport to begin operations and welcome flyers from across the country, a mid-day walkthrough of the access routes revealed a major safety lapse. An 800-metre stretch on the road officially named Navi Mumbai International Airport Road, towards Panvel, has no street light infrastructure at all….
Pranay Bhagat is deeply grateful to the railway cops. On December 6, he had lost a brand new iPhone on the train and was dejected by the thought that he would never get it back. “I had bought the new iPhone just last month and lost it in the train at CSMT on Saturday. Since…
Pius Wilfred Minino Coutinho, who had been stuck at a deportation centre in Doha, Qatar, for two and a half months, returned home to his family in Mumbai eight days after mid-day shed light on his plight. The 68-year-old, who moved to the West Asian country for work over 35 years ago, said he had…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted cool and dry weather for Mumbai till next Tuesday, with minimum temperatures ranging from 15 and 18 degrees Celsius for Santacruz, and between 18 and 21 degrees Celsius for Colaba. Cold wave conditions have been predicted for Pune and its ghats today, and for Nashik today and on…
Do you know what the stars hold for you in terms of love life, career, business and personal wellness today? Well, read on to know your astrological predictions as per your zodiac sign for December 11. Aries March 21 – April 20A time of extra expense is expected, but even you are taken aback at…
Mumbai’s iconic Gateway of India was illuminated in patriotic colours as the Western Naval Command hosted the Beating Retreat and Tattoo Ceremony from December 8 to 10 (Monday to Wednesday), turning the city’s waterfront into a vibrant celebration of naval tradition, precision and public engagement. Wednesday’s ceremony was hosted by Vice-Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, AVSM, VSM,…
At least four people were injured after a lift used for patients collapsed at a hospital in Thane district of Maharashtra, officials said on Wednesday. According to the Regional Disaster Management Cell (RDMC) of the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC), the incident took place at Sanskar Tower on Dharmveer Road at Panchpakhadi area in Thane. The…
Despite the Mumbai Metro network expanding and operating smoothly, serious internal grievances have surfaced within the Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited (MMMOCL) — the operating body responsible for Metro and Monorail services under Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). Highlighting this along with other key issues, the employees are urging higher authorities as well…
In a move aimed at boosting Mulund’s overall development, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has granted permission to the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) to conduct a feasibility study for a proposed golf course at the dumping ground. The decision, issued by the BMC’s Solid Waste Management Department on Wednesday, has been welcomed by…
The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has recorded remarkable success with its ‘Package Tour’ initiative, earning Rs 19.24 crore in just six months, an official statement said on Wednesday. The scheme has received an overwhelming response from the public, officials said. From April 2025 to November 2025, MSRTC completed 4,039 package tours across the…
Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on Wednesday during the Winter Assembly Session said that the collection of toll from electric vehicles on the Mumbai-Pune and Samruddhi motorways was “illegal”. Narwekar further asked the government to implement the waiver system within eight days. Responding to questions on the toll waiver for electric vehicles on the Mumbai-Pune…
A gas cylinder explosion in Rajaram Chawl, Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar-2, in Mumbai`s Goregaon West area early Thursday morning left three people injured and caused partial wall collapse in rooms 180 and 181 on the ground floor. The incident, reported at 7:42 am, was swiftly brought under control by local residents using buckets of water…
Mumbai is expected to see mainly clear skies on Thursday, both in the city and suburbs, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Temperatures are likely to range between a maximum of 33 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 15 degrees Celsius. The city recorded minimum temperatures of 20.7 degrees Celsius at Colaba and 16.7…
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) ‘Adopt-a-Slum’ scheme will be audited following allegations of corruption, the Maharashtra government stated in the legislative assembly on Tuesday. Minister of State for Urban Development, Madhuri Misal, made the announcement in response to a demand by BJP MLA and the party’s Mumbai unit president Ameet Satam. Satam alleged that several…
Despite Matheran’s protected status, waste is being burnt in the open, raising concerns among environmentalists. A Mumbai-based naturalist and photographer, Mahesh Yadav, who recently documented the scene, said fires were adding to local air pollution and could spark a larger threat to the hill station’s forested slopes. On Saturday, Yadav, along with his friends Prabhu…
Over a decade since the project was first mooted, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has taken the first step towards the construction of the Gargai dam, which will increase Mumbai’s annual water supply by 440 million litres (ML). On Tuesday, the civic body floated tenders for the construction of the Gargai dam at a cost…
Businessman and philanthropist Anant Ambani, founder of the wildlife conservation centre Vantara, has become the youngest ever and the first Asian to receive the Global Humanitarian Award for Animal Welfare. The Global Humane Society selected Anant for his visionary leadership in establishing Vantara, a conservation centre that has redefined what is possible in large-scale rescue,…
The Maharashtra government will recover money from those state employees as well as male beneficiaries who have illegally availed of the financial benefits under the Mukhyamantri Mazi Ladki Bahin Yojana, a scheme reserved for women, the Legislative Council was told on Tuesday. This information was shared by Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare in…
