The long-awaited Mumbai Metro Line-10 (green line) project, connecting Gaimukh and Shivaji Chowk, has picked up significant pace. Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Tuesday announced that the tender process will begin by December 15. The transport minister shared the update during a review meeting held at the MMRDA headquarters in Mumbai. The meeting was…
An IndiGo flight operating from Kuwait to Hyderabad was diverted to Mumbai on Tuesday after the airline received a security threat, the carrier said in a statement. IndiGo flight 6E1234, which was en route to Hyderabad, was redirected to Mumbai “following the established protocol,” the airline stated. Security agencies were immediately alerted, and thorough checks…
Shiv Sena (UBT) on Tuesday slammed the State Election Commission (SEC) for abruptly postponing elections to 24 nagar parishads, and 154 wards in 76 other nagar parishads and nagar panchayats to December 20, saying that the move is a calculated political manoeuvre, and that the democratic process in Maharashtra has been thrown into disarray, reported…
Voting for the municipal council elections in Maharashtra faced major disruptions as Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) reportedly malfunctioned at several polling centres across the state. In many locations, buttons for independent candidates were unresponsive, causing delays and confusion among voters. Observers noted administrative lapses at multiple polling stations, with machines reportedly failing right at the…
Counting for local body elections, originally scheduled for December 2, has now been postponed to December 21. Since polling in some areas was deferred until December 20, the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court has directed that the counting process be conducted only after all polling is completed. Reacting to the development, Chief Minister…
The Gaimukh–Shivaji Chowk (Mira-Bhayandar) Metro Line 10 project has gained significant momentum, with the tender process set to begin by December 15, Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said on Tuesday. He was speaking during a review meeting at the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) headquarters, attended by Additional Metropolitan Commissioner Ashwin Kumar Mudgal, Thane…
A 19-year-old man from Maharashtra’s Thane district reportedly died by suicide, police said Tuesday, citing mental stress caused by his family’s insistence on delaying his marriage. According to the news agency PTI, the incident occurred on November 30 in Dombivli. The youth, originally from Jharkhand, was in love with a girl from his hometown and…
Cyber fraudsters running “online task” rackets are increasingly targeting citizens’ bank accounts. In a shocking incident, one such scam allegedly pushed a 17-year-old youth to suicide after he was misled and financially trapped by the fraudsters. The deceased boy, a resident of Meghwadi in Mumbai`s Jogeshwari area, was a Class XII student. Nearly 11 months…
Voting was underway on Tuesday across 264 municipal councils and nagar panchayats in the first phase of Maharashtra’s local body elections, with 6,042 seats and 264 posts of council presidents up for grabs. Polling began at 7:30 am and will continue until 5:30 pm, with vote counting scheduled for December 3, officials said, reported news…
The Maharashtra government has ordered an immediate review and cancellation of all wrongly-issued, delayed birth and death certificates across the state that do not meet the prescribed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), reported news agency PTI. The Government Resolution (GR) issued on Monday also instructed officials to stop treating the Aadhaar card as sufficient proof for…
A fire broke out in a pile of scrap material kept on an open ground in Mumbai`s Goregaon area early on Tuesday, officials said. No casualty was reported, they said. According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the fire broke out in an open plot at Gokhale Wadi, Ganesh Nagar, near Shakala Industrial Estate in Goregaon…
On Tuesday, Mumbai and its suburbs are expected to experience mainly clear skies. The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 31 degrees Celsius and 15 degrees Celsius, according to the Indian Meteorological Department. As per the IMD Mumbai weather report, Colaba recorded a minimum temperature of 21.7 degrees Celsius with no rainfall,…
Global companies, including Silicon Valley tech giants such as Apple, Microsoft, and Google, arrived on Day 1 of the first phase of the placement season at IIT Bombay, according to student sources. The institute has yet to officially release data on the participating companies and applicants. The placement season kicked off on Monday, December 1,…
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has intensified preventive measures to tackle rising air pollution across the city. Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde has directed all departmental heads to carry out stronger cleanliness drives and strict pollution-control actions in their respective zones. Deep-cleaning operations are being conducted alongside routine sanitation work. Soil and dust on…
Just one day before voting, the State Election Commission (SEC) suspended polls in several areas across Maharashtra, affecting elections to municipal councils and nagar panchayats in 12 districts. The move has upset both the ruling party and the Opposition, and these polls will now be held on December 20. According to SEC sources, the decision…
A streetlight with exposed electrical cables on Juhu Tara Road appears to be on the verge of collapse, posing a serious risk to passers-by. On Monday afternoon, when mid-day visited the spot, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials could be seen engaged in drainage work on the footpath along the eastbound stretch of the street, opposite…
Despite mid-day highlighting the dangers posed to motorists and two-wheeler riders by a raised metal lid near Bandra railway station a fortnight ago, the authorities have failed to act. According to traffic cops posted at the junction where SV Road meets GR Varasakar Road, opposite Lucky Restaurant, about three accidents occur daily. Moideen Peringalam, a…
Lions Municipal Swimming Pool, shut since 2016 due to constant structural leaks, is finally being rebuilt after years of delays and is expected to open to the public by March 2027. The pool, originally constructed in 1971 and located next to R Odeon Mall in Ghatkopar East, was a popular spot for local residents. Since…
Slippers, crop tops, ripped jeans, or short dresses are commonly banned in Mumbai colleges. But Vivek Vidyalaya Junior College in Goregaon has surprised students by banning burqas in classrooms, even though the attire had been allowed for years. A code of conduct sent to students stated that any appropriate Indian or Western outfit is allowed,…
Ahead of the civic body elections scheduled early next year, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has brought one of its popular beautification plans of gardens under flyovers back into focus, at Chinchpokli — a political hotspot and home to Mumbai’s old mills. The space under the Lalbaug flyover, running a span of approximately 2.5 km…
Is the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) holding back the inauguration of the 200-metre open space beneath the arm of the Mrinal Tai Gore flyover in Goregaon East until the civic elections? The stretch, once occupied by balloon sellers, was cleared and developed into a recreational zone. But even six months after completion, the space remains…
Despite the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) stepping up enforcement to curb rising air pollution levels in the city, violations continue unabated on the ground, raising questions about the effectiveness of implementation. Even though the civic body has issued stop-work notices to 53 construction sites for flouting pollution control norms, contractors and workers continue to ferry…
A 36-year-old woman delivered her baby on a crowded footpath in Dongri moments after two women constables a to help her, prompting a dramatic rescue by the Dongri police team. As the woman screamed in labour, Beat Marshal Sunil Khadse ran to fetch gloves, cloth, and help, but by the time he returned, the baby…
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas Two boys listen intently as a choir sings carols during the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at a five-star in Lower Parel Story time in Udaipur Meiyang Chang will be in attendance for the 2026 edition of the festival. Pic courtesy/@MeiyangChang The 2026 edition of the Udaipur Tales…
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 2. Aries March 21 – April 20Some Ariens may be considering partial refurnishing of the home. An excellent project is…
Maharashtra will go to the polls on Tuesday for the first phase of its long-awaited local body elections, with voting scheduled for 264 municipal councils and nagar panchayats. The contest comes against the backdrop of alliance tensions, friendly fights and legal challenges, a year after the state assembly elections. Nearly one crore voters are eligible…
The Kandivali Traffic Division of Mumbai Police on Monday announced the temporary closure of Datta Mandir Road, between Mahatma Gandhi Road and Dahanukarwadi Road, to facilitate road concretisation work. The road closure will be in effect for one month from the date of notification and applies to all types of vehicular traffic, a traffic police…
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued notices to 482 buildings across Mumbai for violating guidelines aimed at controlling air pollution. Out of these, 264 constructions have been served with `stop work` notices to halt ongoing activities that are contributing to poor air quality, officials said on Monday. The action is part of BMC’s ongoing…
The Yeoor Environment Society (YES) has written to the Thane Municipal Commissioner and the Field Director of Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), demanding immediate action against wedding halls and lawns operating illegally within the Yeoor Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ). YES President and environmentalist Joshi said in the letter that these establishments continue to operate despite clear…
The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) have raised concerns over the use of English words in Marathi question papers at the University of Mumbai. According to the Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders, the issue came to light after the Second Year Law examination held on 28 November 2025, where several questions and key terms in the…
A number of Western Railway trains will be affected for the next 60 days due to complete track renewal work on Platform 4 at Mumbai Central station, officials announced. The block began on November 23, 2025, they said. According to a press release from Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, the affected…
Air India has appointed The Aviation Management Limited (a TAM Group company) as its General Sales Agent (GSA) for passenger sales in Mainland China, effective December 1. The move aims to strengthen Air India’s presence in one of the world’s largest travel markets. TAM Group will handle reservations, ticketing, marketing initiatives, and passenger sales services…
In view of Mahaparinirvan Divas 2025, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Monday said that it has decided to cancel the planned 15 per cent water cut in parts of Mumbai on December 3-4. The Mumbai civic body had earlier announced a 15 per cent water cut, scheduled across 14 administrative wards, from 10 am…
Central Railway will operate 12 additional suburban special trains on the occasion of Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Mahaparinirvan Divas 2025, officials said on Monday. The special trains will run between Parel-Kalyan and Kurla-Panvel on the midnight of December 5–6, (Friday–Saturday), stopping at all stations to facilitate passenger travel. Main Line – UP Specials (Parel–Kalyan…
Mumbai is set for a major mobility upgrade as the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has initiated the construction of the Elevated Eastern Freeway Extension. In a post on X, the MMRDA has said that a 13.9 km, fully elevated six-lane high-speed corridor will slash travel time between South Mumbai and Thane to just…
Maharashtra government has decided to cancel the proposed metro car shed project in the Dongri area of Mira-Bhayandar area of Thane district in Maharashtra, with an official notification expected shortly, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced on Monday. The decision comes after sustained opposition from local residents, environmental concerns, and technical issues related to land use….
A fire broke out a commercial building in Andheri East in suburban Mumbai on Monday afternoon, civic officials said, adding that no injuries were reported in the incident. The blaze was but was quickly brought under control, they said. According to the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB), the incident was reported at 12:30 pm at Lokshahi,…
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Monday said that Mumbai’s air quality has shown significant improvement over the past two days, thanks to several measures taken to control pollution across the city and its suburbs. According to Mumbai civic body, these measures include strict action against private construction sites and government projects that fail to…
The Railway Ministry has renamed Seawoods-Darave station in Navi Mumbai as Seawood-Darave-Karave, officials said on Monday. Seawoods is named after a nearby residential society, while Darave and Karave are the adjoining villages. The renaming of the Harbour line station, which links Navi Mumbai to Mumbai, was carried out following a request from the Maharashtra government,…
Former Shiv Sena MP Rahul Ramesh Shewale on Monday launched an initiative titled ‘Mission Mangroves’ aimed at reviving Mumbai’s crucial mangrove cover. The campaign kicked off with mangrove plantation over a two-and-a-half–acre stretch in Chembur’s Chedda Nagar. Shewale said the drive, undertaken in collaboration with the state Forest Department, will be expanded with active participation…
