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 17. Aries March 21 – April 20A positive karmic cycle for career/business begins, so past goals that were let go…
Central Railway’s Mumbai Division has upgraded passenger amenities across several stations as part of its continued push to enhance commuter comfort, accessibility and safety. The improvements, carried out through October 2025, include new escalators, energy-efficient fittings, upgraded passenger information systems and innovative ticketing support. Passenger comfort upgrades Four new escalators have been commissioned, two each…
Gas supply to Mahanagar Gas Limited’s (MGL) City Gate Station (CGS) at Wadala was disrupted on Saturday after third-party damage to GAIL’s main gas pipeline inside the RCF compound, according to a statement. MGL said domestic PNG supply will be prioritised and maintained without interruption. However, CNG stations across Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai, including…
The 12th edition of the Mercedes-Benz Classic Car Rally (MBCCR) concluded in Mumbai with a record turnout, reaffirming its position as India’s premier vintage and classic car showcase. Held at Taj Lands End, Bandra, the rally featured more than 100 meticulously restored Mercedes-Benz classics, including over 75 making their debut appearance. For the first time,…
A balcony of a two-storey chawl collapsed in Maharashtra`s Thane district. The unfortunate incident which happened at Thane trapped 30 residents who were later rescued, officials said on Sunday. The Thane Municipal Corporation`s disaster management cell chief, Yasin Tadvi, while informing about the incident, asserted that no one was injured and all the people trapped…
The Maharashtra government has once again reconstituted the Balasaheb Thackeray National Memorial Public Trust. During the reconstitution meeting in Mumbai, the committee appointed Shiv Sena (UBT) head and former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray as its chairman. As reported by news agency PTI, the memorial of Shiv Sena founder, the late Bal Thackeray, is currently being…
Mumbai on Sunday woke up to a picture-perfect morning, with weather contemplating the sea with clear blue skies, warm sunshine and a pleasant nip in the air, making the city’s atmosphere worth enjoying. However, Mumbai’s environmental health told a different story. Despite the inviting weather, air quality levels dipped noticeably, pushing several areas into unhealthy…
Panic gripped Sandheri village in Raigad’s Mhasla taluka on November 12 after videos claiming the presence of two “leopard cubs” in a local orchard went viral across social media and television news channels. However, it turned out to be a classic case of misidentification. Forest officials confirmed that the animals are actually the young of…
The Goregaon footpath that no one used has finally become walkable for people. Earlier this week, mid-day reported on the footpath that leads from the Oberoi Mall towards the Aarey Metro station on the red line, which was in a bad condition due to overgrown trees hanging too low to let people walk. After mid-day’s…
Every morning at dawn, while the city is still stretching awake and the Ulwe breeze carries the last whispers of the night, Sector 9’s open ground transforms into a place where laughter rings louder than age, yoga mats double as healing spaces, and where a vibrant group of senior citizens proves every single day that…
Woof on the roof A pet dog takes the foot overbridge at Bandra Terminus. A proud moment for us! Sumedha Raikar Mhatre Sunday mid-day’s columnist Sumedha Raikar Mhatre has won the Laadli Media and Advertising Award for Gender Sensitivity 2025 for her compelling op-ed “Waste pickers script their future” (July 6, 2024) — a piece…
The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) is set to take action against ready-mix concrete (RMC) plants that have failed to implement mandatory pollution-control measures, following a detailed communication from the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB). The board has shared a list of 30 RMC units operating without adequate dust-suppression and emissions-control systems, and has instructed…
Crush hour is set to get easier at Kandavli station — one of the Western Railway’s busiest stations — where a 132-metre elevated deck located above platform one has been thrown open to the public. The Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Ltd (MRVC) on Saturday launched the deck on the north end of the station. It…
This Christmas, it won’t just be Santa flying into Navi Mumbai. The Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) will finally open to travellers on December 25, and bookings for flights in and out of the airport have already opened. The airport was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 8, post which customs and…
Do you know what the stars hold for you in terms of love life, career, business and personal wellness? Well, read on to know your astrological predictions as per your zodiac sign. AriesMarch 21 – April 19Work on any skills that could take your career to the next level. Seniors should take extra care of…
At least 17 people were injured when a private bus (MH 14 BT 2341) met with an accident near Chauthyachi Wadi in Palghar District’s Jawhar area on Saturday morning. The incident occurred between 11.15 am and 11.30 am on the Jawhar–Aina route. The bus was carrying 18 passengers at the time of the accident. Two…
Amid a sharp rise in the “digital arrest” frauds, the cybercrime wing of Mumbai Police has launched a targeted outreach programme for senior citizens living alone in Zone 1 (Colaba). According to officers, 142 digital arrest cases were registered in Mumbai City between January and October, resulting in financial losses of Rs 114 crore. To…
Two labourers were killed and three others injured when a portion of soil and mud collapsed during foundation and piling work at a building site in Habib Mansion on Hans Road in Mumbai’s Byculla (West), on Saturday afternoon. The labourers were rushed to Nair Hospital around 2.40 pm. At 4.15 pm, Dr Poonam, the hospital’s…
On Thursday, the Wildlife Welfare Association (WWA) helpline received a call from a resident of Sector 8, ‘A’ Vrindavan Society Compound in Rabale, Navi Mumbai, reporting the presence of a snake in the area. A rare white Russell’s viper was rescued from a Navi Mumbai housing society after residents reported its presence. The unusual snake…
In a bid to reduce congestion and improve road safety, the Mumbai Traffic Police (western suburbs division) has imposed a three-month experimental no-parking zone along a key stretch in the Sahar Traffic Division, starting Saturday. The order comes into place following repeated complaints of illegal and irregular parking near the Sahar Village Aqua Metro Signal….
Offering a dedicated space for dignified last rites of pet animals, Maharashtra’s first gas-based animal crematorium was inaugurated in Majiwada, Thane, on Saturday by Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik. 🗓️ १५ नोव्हेंबर २०२५ | 📍 ठाणे मुक्या प्राण्यांसाठी एक स्वतंत्र स्मशानभूमी असावी ही संकल्पना प्रथम मांडली होती. आज तिला मूर्त स्वरुपात आणले आहे याचे अत्यंत समाधान…
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has begun the pre-test exercise for Census 2027 in the M West Ward, initiating a fully digital houselisting and housing census process. The activity is part of a nationwide pre-test being conducted from November 10 to 30 to evaluate all operational components before the full-scale Census rollout. As part of…
Congress Legislature Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar has appealed to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis that a criminal case should be filed against all officials and beneficiaries involved in embezzling crores of rupees in the Pune deal land scam, reported news agency IANS. In a letter, he claimed that illegal transactions of government land worth crores…
The Maharashtra government will launch a major state-wide leprosy detection drive from November 17, under which 8.66 crore people and 1.73 crore households will be screened over a two-week period. The campaign, which will run till December 2, marks one of the largest public health outreach initiatives undertaken by the state in recent years, reported…
The police have asked Sheetal Tejwani, an accused in the controversial Rs 300 crore Pune land deal, to appear before them to record her statement in the matter, an official said, reported news agency PTI. The now scrapped deal, related to a 40-acre government plot in the Mundhwa area, involves a private firm linked to…
Heavy vehicle movement on Ghodbunder Road is expected to reduce significantly once the Delhi–Mumbai Freight Corridor becomes operational in March 2026, Thane MP Naresh Mhaske said on Friday. The dedicated corridor will divert a major portion of container traffic from Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), easing the load on the busy arterial road, he added….
Mumbai woke up to a picture-perfect Saturday morning, with clear blue skies, warm sunshine and a pleasant nip in the air. However, the city’s environmental health told a different story. Despite the inviting weather, air quality levels dipped noticeably, pushing several areas into unhealthy categories and raising fresh concerns among experts. According to the India…
In a significant move for India’s print and digital news industry, the Indian Newspaper Society (INS) has nominated Shailesh Gupta, director, Jagran Prakashan Ltd., as its official representative on the Board of WAN-IFRA, the global organisation for news publishers. The decision was taken during the 661st Executive Committee Meeting of the INS, held on…
Maharashtra’s grape belt is reeling under one of its worst crises, with production expected to drop nearly 70 per cent this year due to prolonged and unseasonal rainfall. The decline is hitting allied industries hard, while farmers, unable to cope, have started cutting down their vineyards. For the first time, close to nine suicides among…
Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik on Wednesday visited Pimperkhed village in Shirur taluka, where recent leopard attacks have claimed multiple lives. The incidents had sparked anger among residents, who accused the forest department of negligence and staged a roadblock protest. The protest was withdrawn after Pune District Collector Jitendra Dudi intervened. During his visit, Naik…
Even as interviews for teacher promotions under the Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) are underway across universities and affiliated degree colleges, teacher groups fear that the upcoming municipal elections may lead to their postponement. Raising this concern, the Maharashtra Union of Secular Teachers (MUST) has written to the chief electoral officer, requesting that CAS interviews be…
A birthday celebration turned into a tragedy on Thursday when a Std X girl’s mother, grandparents, and a family friend’s five-year-old daughter died in a road accident near Navale Bridge. Swati Santosh Navalkar, 37, her parents, Shanta, 54, Dattatraya Dabhade, and her neighbour’s daughter, Mokshita Hemantkumar Reddy, were returning from Narayanpur Datt Temple when a…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah led the BJP and NDA’s Assembly poll campaign in such a strong and organised way that the Opposition found it almost impossible to seriously challenge them. Their presence and leadership gave the alliance a clear edge in Bihar right from the start. But amid celebrations,…
The outcome of the Bihar Assembly election is expected to influence the upcoming polls to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and other civic bodies, particularly in areas with a sizable number of North Indian voters. With several wards in Mumbai, Thane, Mira-Bhayandar, and Kalyan-Dombivli having a substantial North Indian voter base, the BJP expects the…
A pallid Scops Owl, a species rarely seen in India, was rescued from a home in Andheri East late Monday night. The bird, found with a dislocated wing, was safely retrieved by wildlife enthusiasts. This marks only the ninth recorded sighting of the species in Mumbai’s suburbs. Wildlife rescuer Karan Solanki received a call from…
Bihar’s famous culinary offering is Litti Chokha, but for a while on Friday, one could be mistaken thinking it is laddoos. Sweets rained down by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), especially Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporters. The Bihar Foundation is a diaspora cell of the Bihar government under the department of industries. The foundation’s Mumbai…
A day after residents and shopowners in Parel staged a protest over the ongoing demolition near Elphinstone bridge, officials from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and a technical expert team from VJTI visited the site on Friday to assess the alleged structural impact on surrounding buildings. The visit comes amid rising anxiety among…
In the academic year 2026-27, Malad is set to get three proposed civic-run state board schools. Land and buildings in Ganesh Tekdi, Pathan Wadi, and Kurar have been allocated to BMC’s education department, and proposals to start classes have been submitted. The schools will begin with pre-primary to Std II and expand naturally with student…
The Maharashtra Nursing Council (MNC) has temporarily withheld permissions to conduct Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) sessions across the state until the submission of an ongoing enquiry report regarding irregularities and authenticity issues in certain CNE sessions reportedly held at government hospitals. “We initiated an enquiry after receiving multiple complaints about unauthorised or bogus CNE sessions…
A 63-year-old taxi driver tragically lost his life after his taxi plunged into sea after falling off Ferry Wharf (Bhaucha Dhakka), a major ferry terminal in Mazagaon. The mishap occurred late on November 13 at the New Fish Jetty, close to an under-construction bridge section that allegedly lacked barricades or warning signs. According to Yellow…
