Implementing a Bombay High Court order staying the issuance of 79A and B notices served to the owners of several buildings, the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) office, between November 7 and 20, heard the submissions of landlords and tenants whose redevelopment is being stalled because of the court’s directions. The background Hearing…
A 17-year-old girl from Goregaon West allegedly died by suicide after facing harassment and blackmail by a man. According to the police, the accused demanded money from the victim and threatened to make her “morphed photographs” viral if she did not pay him. The incident took place on Saturday (November 15) evening. Police have identified…
Maharashtra Minister for School Education, Dada Bhuse, on Tuesday directed officials to conduct a detailed enquiry into the sudden closure of New Mahim School, following persistent demands from parents and activists for transparency over the building’s safety status. The minister assured that a structural audit will be completed within eight days, after which a clear…
The local train is packed, yet the compartment is silent. The silence comes from the frustration and anger of commuters as the train halts in the middle of nowhere, just short of Diva station. This has become a daily ritual. “What is the use of rushing to catch the train on time when it ends…
Ahead of the civic elections scheduled for early 2026, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has begun roping in non-governmental organisations to deploy labour and evict unauthorised hawkers from Andheri’s streets. In addition, the civic body has floated at least four tenders in the past week aimed at improving pedestrian experience in the K West ward,…
The price of kitchen essentials, particularly tomatoes, has skyrocketed across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Thane, triggering alarm among households and the hotel industry. Heavy unseasonal rain in key growing belts of Karnataka and interior Maharashtra has disrupted supplies to the Vashi APMC, pushing prices up at every level — from wholesale markets to local retail…
Mumbai ’s largest indoor swimming pool — measuring 50m in length and 18.5m in breadth — at the Maharashtra Kamgar Krida Bhavan complex in Parel was filling up with both recreational and competitive swimmers when mid-day visited the recently reopened facility on a weekday evening. With a deep end plunging 12 feet and a shallow…
Cross culture A woman and a child cross a street in the foreground of a mural depicting Maharashtra’s cultural traditions at Dahisar East Aamir Khan’t say no to art Bollywood actor Aamir Khan reminisced about his 2007 hit, Taare Zameen Par, at a surprise visit to the Nehru Centre Art Gallery in Worli on Tuesday….
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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 November 22. Aries March 21 – April 20Completing pending jobs first helps concentrate on the new project/assignment set out for you….
The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday (ED) has summoned industrialist Vikas Garg in connection with its probe into an alleged Rs 190-crore customs duty fraud. Garg has been directed to appear before the agency at its Mumbai zonal office in Ceejay House by 10 am on Friday, officials confirmed. According to ED officers, chairman of EbixCash…
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Thursday announced that registration fees for homes allotted under cluster development projects in Mumbai would be waived off. Bawankule, while issuing an official statement, said that “the government had approved exemption from registration fees for units between 400 sq ft and 600 sq ft being allotted to tenants and…
SVKM’s Pravin Gandhi College of Law, affiliated to Mumbai University, has announced the appointment of former Supreme Court judge Justice Abhay Oka as its Honorary Professor of Practice. In a statement, the college said Justice Oka’s association is aimed at integrating “judicial wisdom with academic scholarship” and strengthening its commitment to high-quality legal education The…
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday called Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s recent meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah a display of “helplessness”, reported the PTI. He also criticised the state’s ruling Mahayuti allies comprising of the Shinde-led Shiv Sena, BJP and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP, saying they have started fighting…
The Western Railway on Thursday said that it will run a special Mumbai local train for the upcoming Indian Navy`s Mumbai Marathon on November 23. In an official statement, the Western Railway said that for the convenience of participants attending the Western Naval Command (WNC) Half Marathon. The Half Marathon will be held on November…
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has appointed special flying squads in its every ward to ensure strict implementation of air pollution control measures across Mumbai, officials said on Thursday. The squads will take action against anyone who violates the civic body’s pollution-control guidelines. BMC has already issued a set of 28 guidelines to reduce air…
The University of Mumbai (MU) has begun implementing a 200-kilowatt (kW) solar power project at its Kalina Complex, which will enable seven buildings to run entirely on renewable energy and reduce electricity costs by over Rs 4 lakh per month. The initiative forms part of the university’s broader objectives of increasing the use of renewable…
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday attached multiple properties linked to industrialist Anil Ambani in connection with its money laundering probe into the alleged loan fraud against him and his group companies, news agency ANI reported, citing officers. The properties, based in Navi Mumbai, Chennai, Pune, and Bhubaneswar, were attached under the Prevention of Money…
Maharashtra Minister and BJP leader Ashish Shelar on Thursday stated that his party will not form any alliance with the NCP under Nawab Malik`s leadership for the upcoming civic polls and will not endorse the former minister, who is facing charges in a money laundering case. Speaking to the media on Thursday, Shelar said, “We…
After a prolonged wait of nearly 14 years, the long-promised metro connectivity for Mira-Bhayandar residents is finally set to become a reality. Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Wednesday said that the metro service between Dahisar and Kashimira in Mira Road is planned for launch by the end of December, marking a significant milestone for the…
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Amit Thackeray on Thursday questioned the conduct of the Navi Mumbai Police, alleging irregularities and political pressure after officers from the Nerul Police Station reportedly attempted to serve him a notice at his residence under unclear circumstances. The notice pertains to a case filed against him for allegedly forcibly unveiling…
Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena amid reports of rising friction between the Shinde camp and the BJP, reported news agency IANS. In a strongly worded editorial in its mouthpiece Saamana, the party said the BJP “neither takes the trouble to please you nor…
In view of the forthcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela, the Nashik Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Development Authority has given its administrative approval for the expansion of the Nashik (Ozar) airport, officials have said, reported news agency PTI. The chairman of the Authority and divisional commissioner Dr Praveen Gedam has directed that the airport expansion work be completed…
Mumbai woke up on Thursday to an unexpectedly crisp and pleasantly cool morning, offering residents a refreshing break from the city’s usual warm and humid climate. Early commuters were greeted by clear skies, light winds and a mild nip in the air — a combination that briefly made the city feel closer to winter than…
In a landmark development for tiger conservation in the Sahyadri landscape, tigress STRT–04 was released into the natural forests of Chandoli National Park, part of the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve, on Thursday at around 8 am, officially beginning her life in the wild. The reserve spans the districts of Satara, Sangli, Kolhapur, and Ratnagiri. The tigress…
Two potentially catastrophic incidents were averted on Wednesday after separate incidents of fire were reported at two different locations in Kurla, both at a 15-minute distance of each other. The first fire occurred around 1.30 pm outside the Mubarak Complex building, LIG Colony, where the Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) pipe gas line leaked, allegedly after…
After the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) concluded its open house with residents to solve the issues at Shivaji Park earlier this month, the civic body has approved the expenditure of Rs 2.1 crore to give the park precinct a facelift. The work includes improving the walkability of the footpath around the park, improving recreational spaces,…
Masters students at Mumbai’s JJ School of Art, Design and Architecture, particularly those in the design wing, say they are still struggling with inadequate facilities on campus, despite classes beginning in September 2025. In a letter to the administration, first- and second-year students flagged delays in the start of their third semester — originally scheduled…
Hawkers encroaching on footpaths is not new, but for a few Marol residents, it has become a nuisance, as most of the time vendors set up their stalls in such a way that the whole footpath is encroached. In Marol’s Maroshi Road in Andheri East, residents have claimed that vegetable and fruit vendors have taken…
Passengers on the Mumbai-Chennai route have complained about making their regular train shorter since this November announcement after its conversion to an upgraded LHB-class version — from January 14, 2026, two major superfast trains connecting Mumbai and Chennai/Salem will change formation from 18 coaches to 16-coach rakes. Many passengers say this move amounts to fewer…
The upcoming BMC elections may turn into a three-cornered contest, with the Congress likely to contest alone and even exploring the possibility of bringing Sharad Pawar’s NCP-SP on board. If Congress goes solo, and whether the NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) joins it or not, the equation becomes clear. The battle will be between the BJP…
With the monsoon now behind, dust pollution has returned to haunt residents in the Sion-Pratiksha Nagar-Wadala belt. Morning walkers and locals say that ongoing construction activities and the existing particles on the roads in the area are generating heavy dust, making daily walks increasingly difficult. Residents are demanding that authorities carry out regular water spraying…
In an effort to revive a piece of Mumbai’s transport heritage, a group of bus enthusiasts has begun exploring the possibility of bringing back a limited number of the iconic non-AC diesel double-decker buses for heritage sightseeing services. The idea follows a surge of nostalgia around the classic red buses, which were phased out in…
To rid the western side of Borivli railway station of traffic congestion, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Borivli Traffic Police have blocked about 12 crossings on a 100-metre section of SV Road between Moksh Plaza and Goragandhi Juice Corner over the past month. According to the traffic police, thousands of vehicles ply this stretch…
Bhutta by the beach A vendor roasts corn in the striking orange flames of a stove on Versova Beach. Salaams to the East Indians ACP Mamta Lawrence D’souza (left) receives her award from Father Vernon Aguiar. Pic Courtesy/MGP In recognition of those who have been steadfastly contributing to shaping Mumbai into what it is today,…
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 November 20. Aries March 21 – April 20Loved ones are around, but giving you the space needed. Cosmic tip: Enjoy this time…
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister (CM) Eknath Shinde met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Wednesday and conveyed his concerns that some Mahayuti leaders were “spoiling the favourable political environment” for the ruling alliance ahead of the upcoming local body polls, sources told news agency PTI. According to the sources quoted above, Shinde…
The redevelopment of dangerous and old buildings in Mira-Bhayandar is set to gain momentum, with the civic body moving towards recognising groups of at least five buildings—or plots with a specified minimum built-up area—as ‘mini clusters’ under the cluster redevelopment scheme. Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said the state urban development department has been directed…
Mumbai Police have announced traffic restrictions near the Mumbai airport as work begins on installing a large aquarium tank close to the General Aviation Terminal at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Gate No. 8 in Santacruz (East), officials said. The installation will take place on November 19 and 20, 2025, they said. According to a…
Central Railway will operate two special suburban services in the early hours of 23 November (Saturday–Sunday midnight) to facilitate participants of the WNC Navy Half Marathon 2025 in Mumbai. According to Central Railway, the specials will run on both the Main Line and Harbour Line, with halts at all stations. Main Line – Kalyan–CSMT SpecialThe…
