Amid the ongoing IndiGo crisis, the Western Railway has announced the operation of a special superfast train between Mumbai Central and New Delhi to cater to increased passenger demand. According to Chief Public Relations Officer Vineet Abhishek, the special service will run two trips under Train Nos. 04003 and 04004. Train No. 04003 Mumbai Central–New…
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will carry out urgent repair work on a key 1,200 mm water pipeline supplying the Turbhe Low-Level Reservoir on Sunday, resulting in an eight-hour water shutdown across several areas in the M East and M West wards. In a statement issued on Saturday, the BMC’s Public Relations Department said the…
Mumbai’s air quality slipped into the ‘moderate’ category on Sunday morning, even as the city experienced clear, sunny weather with a light layer of smog. According to official data, the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 115. Daytime temperatures are expected to rise to around 33 degrees Celsius, while the night temperature may dip…
Teams from Western and Central Railway in Mumbai reached both the city’s airports — T1 and T2 — on Sunday morning to assist passengers stranded due to the ongoing IndiGo crisis. “We have set up helpdesks at both airports to guide and assist passengers with information on additional trains and to help them with ticket…
Virar residents can look forward to a smoother commute in coming years, but at the cost of some inconveniences now. Under Project Virar, the station is getting new platforms, even as work is ongoing on the new third and fourth lines between Virar and Dahanu. This is expected to be complete by 2027, leading to…
As the much-resisted skywalk on MG Road in Borivli East approaches completion, it has already sparked mixed reactions among residents and daily commuters. The absence of visible provisions for escalators has raised concerns about whether the facility will truly serve its purpose. Many regular pedestrians who navigate the busy stretch daily, dodging hawkers and vehicular…
As the countdown begins for operations at the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) now expected to start from December 25, a crucial infrastructure gap looms large in Ulwe. Though the area is rapidly developing with an expanding population nearing 1.5-2 lakh, there is not a single authorised petrol pump in Ulwe, leaving residents dependent on…
With a total of 117 flights from Mumbai, and 46 from Pune, cancelled till Saturday following the IndiGo debacle, passengers left in the lurch are turning angry, especially with baggage delays and mix-ups. Passengers are now angry at the airline for the delay that is happening with baggage claim as well, with the crew facing…
Divine service An idol of Goddess Lakshmi in a shop at Lalbaug market on Margashirsha Thursday, when Lakshmi Puja is conducted Bowl a guava googly The humble peru or guava is enjoying its last days now, with the season spinning towards its end. A Bandra resident known just as “Dee Kay” is enjoying the fruits…
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Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday criticised the state government for failing to appoint a Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the state assembly even after more than a year. He said the LoPs for both Houses must be announced during the upcoming Maharashtra Winter Session, reported the PTI. Speaking to reporters in…
A fire broke out on Saturday evening in a godown located in Nagpada area of central Mumbai, civic officials said, adding that no injuries were reported in the incident. They said that the blaze was reported at the Lakdawala Bazaar in Nagpada near Raj Oil Mill. The incident was reported at around 7:40 pm, officials…
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday urged citizens not to be misled by misinformation regarding Thane’s cluster redevelopment scheme. He assured that all eligible residents registered up to 2022 will receive homes under the initiative, according to the PTI. Speaking at the ‘bhoomi poojan’ ceremony and the inauguration of several civic projects, Eknath…
Tensions rose in Malwani area of suburban Mumbai on Saturday during the inauguration of the new KEM Hospital at Gate No. 7, as workers from the Congress and BJP parties gathered at the venue and began shouting slogans following a face-off, sources said. The situation remained tense throughout the morning, prompting the Malwani Police to…
Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir on Saturday laid the foundation stone for a mosque modelled on Ayodhya`s Babri Masjid at Rejinagar in West Bengal`s Murshidabad district, escalating political temperatures in the state where the assembly elections are due next year. Amid a heavy deployment of state police, RAF and central forces, Kabir, alongside visiting Islamic…
Western Railway on Friday announced that it will run seven pairs of special trains to help passengers during the busy festive and winter travel period. These trains will connect major cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur, Bhiwani, Bilaspur and others, providing extra capacity for the growing number of travellers. According to Western Railway’s Chief Public Relations…
In a shocking incident, a 78-year-old man from Maharashtra`s Thane city has allegedly been duped of Rs 1.06 crore in an online investment fraud. The incident happened after the individual was lured with promises of lucrative returns. As reported by news agency PTI, the police have registered a case against one person in this connection,…
BJP MLA Mihir Kotecha on Friday demanded that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) immediately cancel the Rs 550-crore contract awarded to S. P. Singla for the Goregaon–Mulund Link Road (GMLR) project, citing poor-quality work that has contributed to rising air pollution in Mulund. Speaking to the media, Kotecha said last week Mulund’s Air Quality Index…
Thousands of followers of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar gathered at his memorial in Mumbai`s Dadar on Saturday to pay tributes to the social reformer on his death anniversary, observed as `Mahaparinirvan Din`. As reported by news agency PTI, Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray were also present…
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said the state is committed to ensuring that the grand memorial for Babasaheb Ambedkar at Indu Mill in Mumbai’s Dadar is completed by December 6 next year. Speaking at Chaityabhoomi on the 69th Mahaparinirvan Day, he said construction is underway and the government will make every effort to…
Thousands of followers of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar gathered at Chaityabhoomi in Mumbai’s Dadar on Saturday to pay homage on his death anniversary, observed as Mahaparinirvan Din. Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray were among the dignitaries who offered tributes at the…
In a significant breakthrough, the civic officials on Saturday seized as many as nine tonnes of banned plastic from a godown in Maharashtra`s Palghar district. As reported by news agency PTI, acting on specific inputs, a team of personnel from the Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVMC) reached the godown at Sari Compound, Achhole, in…
The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has successfully driven the installation of 45,911 off-grid solar agricultural pumps in just 30 days. This milestone was recognised as a new world record by the Guinness World Records (GWR) on Friday. The massive achievement positions Maharashtra as the fastest-deploying solar agriculture state in India and second…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that Mumbai will experience a maximum temperature of 33 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 22 degrees Celsius on Saturday, with mainly clear skies expected across the city and suburbs. According to the Sameer app, the air quality index (AQI) for the city stands at 122, showing a…
Babasaheb stands tall Two workers draw a purple sheet across a statue of Dr BR Ambedkar outside Thane Railway Station, ahead of Mahaparinirvan Diwas on December 6. The Maestro’s 90th bash Zubin Mehta directs the Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra in Schubert’s Symphony No. 9 in 2024. Pic Courtesy/Beogradska Filharmonija on YouTube January will arrive with a…
Hundreds of teachers skipped school on Friday and assembled outside the offices of education department officials in Jogeshwari, Chembur, and Charni Road, among many spots across the city, to protest against various polices, including the Teachers’ Eligibility Test (TET), which has been made mandatory, and Sanch Manyata regulations. “Between 400 and 500 teachers participated from…
The hopes of fliers expecting the IndiGo crisis to subside in a reasonable amount of time were cruelly shattered on Friday, with the airline stating that the issue was not resolvable overnight and it was trying to ensure normalcy would be restored at the earliest. A statement posted by the carrier on social media read,…
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Given the rise in fake ticket incidents coming to light on the Mumbai suburban rail network, the Central Railway and Western Railway jointly decided on Friday to impose stricter enforcement measures, including having to produce the identity card that was used while booking the online season ticket. The identity card must correspond to the details…
In the wake of mass cancellations of Indigo flights, Indian Railways has stepped in to manage the sudden travel chaos, offering immediate relief to stranded passengers. To handle the spike in demand, Western Railway (WR) has added extra AC chair car coaches on key long-distance trains, while Central Railway (CR) has announced seven special trains….
My father survived only because he was wearing a helmet. A helmet not only saves lives in road accidents, but can also protect you in unexpected situations — like when a tree fell on my father. Miraculously, the helmet saved him. People should always wear a helmet,” Shivaji Khadke told mid-day. Roasaheb Narsoppa Khadke, 69,…
As Mumbai gasps for clean air, activists allege that the new Ready Mixture Concrete (RMC) plant being quietly readied in Andheri East is sparking fresh fears of dust and health distress for residents. Activists and air-quality experts warn that setting up an RMC plant right next to a residential pocket can pose serious health risks….
Rising pollution levels and a deteriorating Air Quality Index (AQI) are disrupting children’s outdoor routines across the city, forcing many to skip daily sports coaching. With parents unwilling to expose their children to polluted air, playgrounds and training grounds are seeing thinning crowds. Doctors warn that long spells indoors and reduced physical activity can increase…
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has set in motion its ambitious Rs 490 crore plan to introduce exotic animals as part of its expansion of Byculla’s Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Garden and Zoo. The expanded area, spanning about 10 acres of land adjacent to the zoo, will have exhibits divided into zones with continent-based themes,…
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Ten new services and halts at two new stations — Targhar and Gavhan — will now require clearance from the Election Commission due to the ongoing Model Code of Conduct. Targhar is the closest point to the Navi Mumbai International Airport. At present, 40 services are operating on the line, and ten more were announced…
The hopes of fliers expecting IndiGo crisis to subside in a reasonable amount of time were cruelly shattered on Friday, with the airline stating that the issue was not resolvable overnight and it was trying to ensure normalcy would be restored at the earliest. A statement posted by the carrier on social media read, “Today…
The India Post Mumbai Region marked a significant step towards modernising and greening its delivery operations with the launch of more than 200 electric two-wheelers for postal delivery on Friday, officials said. The initiative aims to address the rapid rise in parcel volumes and enhance delivery productivity across the city. According to the officials, the…
Workers of the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) clashed on Friday over the installation of union boards at a star-rated hotel in Mumbai’s Lower Parel. Tension erupted when Shiv Sena (UBT) workers objected to BJP members attempting to put up their union board, leading to a confrontation inside the…
Central Railway’s (CR) Mumbai Division will operate special traffic and power blocks for pre-non-interlocking (NI) and non-interlocking works at the Lonavala-BVT Yard as part of remodelling and extension of R&D lines on the Kalyan–Lonavala section. The pre-NI block will be in force on December 7 (Sunday), followed by post-NI blocks on December 8 (Monday) and…
