A late-night drive along the Worli stretch of Mumbai’s Coastal Road nearly turned fatal when a speeding Ertiga lost control, smashed through a divider, and plunged nearly 30 feet into the Arabian Sea on Monday night. In a chilling sequence that could have ended in tragedy, the car went airborne after hitting the median near…
The North Cyber police station has nabbed an active member of a gang involved in swindling lakhs of rupees under the pretext of renewing online medical insurance using the name of a reputed company. Nitesh Ganesh Sonwane, 30, was apprehended from his Goregaon residence following a detailed technical investigation. The police also seized a mobile…
Following hearings on over 300 suggestions and objections, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Monday published the final boundaries for electoral wards ahead of the upcoming municipal elections. The lottery for seat reservations will be held by the end of the month. According to the final chart drawn by the civic body, Mumbai will have…
Ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, the BJP is focusing on first-time voters. The party has announced that if voted to power, it will select 50 Gen-Z individuals (roughly those born between 1997 and 2012) from 24 wards as interns to monitor the civic system and suggest ways to improve governance. Last year,…
Mumbai recorded 2533 road accidents in 2023, a 33.7 per cent increase from 1895 in 2022, resulting in 384 fatalities and over 3000 injuries, according to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways’ (MoRTH) ‘Road Accidents in India 2023’ report released a few weeks ago. Mumbai ranked 12th for accidents among cities with a population…
The Parel-based high-rise Ashok Towers has decided to make this Diwali brighter for its 230 support staff, including security guards, gardeners, maids, drivers, garbage collectors, and cooks, by celebrating the festival with generosity and gratitude. Residents of Ashok Towers celebrate Daan Utsav, a festival of giving dedicated to their 230 support staff To raise funds…
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 October 8. Aries March 21 – April 20Self-analysis takes the mind through so many avenues, bringing an understanding of why certain…
A bullet train station in Maharashtra`s Thane district will connect train and metro lines, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde told officials on Monday. Shinde has directed the officials that Thane and Kopar railway stations, along with the Taloja Metro, should be connected to the upcoming Mhatardi Bullet Train Station in Thane district, an official…
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday said that a tunnel link between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai Airport was under consideration. Shinde has directed the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to study the feasibility of building an underground tunnel connecting Mumbai to the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), an official statement said….
Maharashtra’s Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Monday told the officials to complete all pending works of Metro Line 9 by December 15 and Line 4 by year-end. Sarnaik directed the officials to complete the works by December and bring major relief to commuters in Maharashtra`s Thane and Mira-Bhayandar, officials said. An official statement said that…
The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) will conduct a Pulse Polio Immunisation Drive on October 12, targeting all children under the age of five, as per state health department guidelines. The initiative, part of the Sub-National Pulse Polio Campaign, aims to ensure complete immunisation coverage, alongside routine AFP (Acute Flaccid Paralysis) surveillance. Maharashtra has been observing…
Ahead of the inauguration of Navi Mumbai airport on Octorber 8, the Maharashtra government has given its approval to establish a dedicated police station for the international airport, reported the PTI. The Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is scheduled to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday. The passenger flight operations at the…
The Maharashtra government has approved the allocation of land in Igatpuri, a scenic hill town in Nashik district, for the development of a new film city, modelled on Mumbai’s renowned Goregaon Film City (Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari), reported the PTI. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who…
As part of the World Wildlife Week, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will host a day-long workshop on biodiversity conservation at the Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Garden and Zoo in Byculla on Wednesday, October 8. Organised in collaboration with the World Resources Institute, the workshop will be held from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm at…
The Mumbai Customs on Monday said that it rescued exotic animals and seized hydroponic weed and drones at Mumbai airport in different operations over the weekend. It said that the officials at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) seized a significant quantity of narcotics, high-value drones, and exotic wildlife smuggled into the country. The operations…
The Mumbai University has been awarded the ‘Best Institution – Excellence in Globalisation’ at the 11th FICCI Higher Education Excellence Awards 2025, held in Delhi, officials said on Monday. The award was presented by Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, recognising the university`s strides in internationalisation, global academic partnerships, and educational innovation. The…
Ahead of the Global Fintech Fest, Mumbai Police on Monday issued traffic advisory for motorists in Bandra-Kurla Complex from October 7 to 9. In an official statement on X, the Mumbai Traffic Police said, “In view of a major global event scheduled at Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) from 7th to 9th Oct 2025, a large…
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP SP) leader Supriya Sule on Monday claimed that the suspension of several welfare schemes in Maharashtra is a sign of the state’s deteriorating financial condition. In a post on X, Sule wrote, “During the tenure of then Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, the state government had started distributing the Anandacha Shidha…
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on October 8, marking a significant milestone in India’s aviation landscape. In anticipation of the high-profile visit, authorities have launched an intensive beautification and security drive across Ulwe and the surrounding areas. Beautification and last-minute works in full swing In…
The southwest monsoon is likely to begin withdrawal from Maharashtra`s Vidarbha region around October 10, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted on Monday, reported the PTI. The weather department on Monday issued a yellow alert for parts of Vidarbha, forecasting light to moderate showers accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning for the next few days. A…
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Monday carried out a surprise inspection at the Sub-Registrar’s Office in Nagpur following multiple complaints of officials allegedly demanding bribes from citizens. Despite a fully digitised registration system, reports suggested that some officials were still engaging in corrupt practices and extorting money. During the inspection, Minister Bawankule reportedly discovered…
A day after Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray held a meeting with his cousin MNS head Raj Thackeray, MP Sanjay Raut on Monday said their discussion was political and the alliance between the two parties ahead of the civic polls will be forged with “heart and mind”. Speaking to reporters, Raut said that the…
Residents of Thane city will experience a temporary reduction in water supply as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) undertakes an upgrade of electricity meters at the Pise and Panjrapur power stations, according to the Thane Municipal Corporation. As a result, the BMC has announced a 10 per cent reduction in water supply to areas of…
Cyclonic Storm Shakhti over the west-central and adjoining northwest Arabian Sea has moved nearly southward at a speed of 5 km/h over the past six hours. As of 0300 UTC today, it was centred near latitude 19.6 degrees North and longitude 60.5 degrees East, approximately 210 km southeast of Masirah Island (Oman, station 41288). The…
A case has been registered against a woman and her son for allegedly cheating a contractor of Rs 6 lakh in a land deal in Maharashtra`s Thane district, police said on Monday, reported news agency PTI. According to the Mira-Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar (MBVV) police, the accused, Meena Narendra Mhatre and her son Manish, allegedly approached the…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast the possibility of light to moderate intermittent showers over parts of the South Marathwada region and adjoining districts of Vidarbha during the next two to three hours. Possibility of light to mod intermittent showers during next 2,3 hrs over parts of South Marathwada region & adj districts of…
The Maharashtra State Election Commission has approved the ward boundaries for the upcoming elections to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), officials said on Monday. The finalised ward structure was published in the Maharashtra government gazette and uploaded on the BMC`s official website on Monday. “The State Election Commission has approved the ward formation for the…
The elderly parents and sister of a teacher were seriously injured after robbers allegedly attacked them with sharp weapons and fled with valuables from their house in Maharashtra`s Palghar district early on Monday, police said, reported news agency PTI. The incident took place at around 3 am in Arnala village near Virar, they said, reported…
A Thane court has acquitted a man accused of assaulting a traffic constable during an altercation in 2012, observing the prosecution failed to establish its case beyond a reasonable doubt due to “contradictory and unreliable” witness testimony, reported news agency PTI. A copy of the order dated October 3 was made available on Monday. Additional…
The water levels in lakes supplying drinking water to Mumbai have risen following heavy rainfall in their catchment areas. According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data, the combined stock in the seven reservoirs that provide water to the city now stands at 99.21 per cent. As per the BMC on Monday (October 6), the collective…
The city is expected to experience a generally cloudy sky today, with the possibility of occasional light to moderate spells of rain in Mumbai and its suburbs, according to the India Meteorological Department`s (IMD) Mumbai weather updates. The IMD`s Santacruz observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 29.7 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 23.9 degrees…
A major fire broke out at a godown storing chemicals along the Mumbai-Nashik highway in Maharashtra`s Thane district, officials said on Monday, reported news agency PTI. While no casualty was reported in the blaze, which erupted around 9.45 pm on Sunday, a fire officer was injured after falling into a drain during the firefighting operation,…
A man was killed, and four others sustained injuries in a late-night collision between a BEST bus and a tempo traveller near Dadar. The tempo traveller also rammed into a taxi and a tourist vehicle during the incident. All injured are currently undergoing treatment at Sion Hospital, while the Shivaji Park Police have launched a…
As Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) gears up to commence operations, ensuring the safety and security of passengers, employees, and surrounding communities stands as a top priority. The state-of-the-art airport is equipped with advanced technology to meet the growing demands of aviation while addressing potential security threats in light of global geopolitical shifts. From aviation…
With Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to inaugurate the much-awaited Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on October 8, a massive beautification and security drive has been launched across Ulwe and adjoining areas. From road resurfacing and illegal encroachment demolitions to round-the-clock Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) security checks, every department seems to be in overdrive…
Panic gripped passengers aboard the Saphale-Virar Ro-Ro ferry on Sunday afternoon after it came to a halt mid-sea near Virar due to a sudden hydraulic ramp pipe failure. The ferry, operating on the SaphaleMarambalpada route, was carrying around 20 cars, 30 bikes, and an overcrowded number of passengers, locals told mid-day. According to preliminary information,…
It’s not just the lakhs of commuters missing regular bus services — with a dwindling fleet, delays, and shorter routes, the devotion of Mumbai’s ‘bus bhakts’ is also being tested. These diehard commuters, who insist on riding only BEST buses despite long waits and crowded routes, are struggling as fleets shrink and services falter. As…
The Maharashtra State School Education Department is preparing to participate in the Swastha Mahila, Sashakta Kutumb Abhiyan, a campaign launched by the Ministry of Health, to conduct health check-ups for students and teachers across the state. While details of the initiative are still being finalised, teachers say such drives are long overdue, pointing out that…
Acting swiftly after mid-day’s Friday report, KEM Hospital has begun replacing old and torn bedsheets with new or better-quality ones. The move comes less than 48 hours after mid-day exposed the unhygienic and worn-out linen being used across multiple wards at one of Mumbai’s largest public hospitals. On Saturday, patients and relatives confirmed that hospital…
In Wada, Palghar, the case of a 16-year-old girl from the Katkari tribe has revealed a disturbing child marriage and trafficking racket that preys on impoverished tribal families. Married off at the age of 14 for Rs 50,000, the girl was forcibly trafficked as a “wife” and later kicked out by her husband and in-laws…
