Basic facilities like toilets, petrol pumps and food malls will soon come up along the Samruddhi Expressway. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) to appoint consultants to set up these basic facilities along the route. “Of the 16 locations, at least four locations on the highway should be…
While Mumbai city and its suburbs remain the only districts yet to complete the installation of war sirens distributed by the Civil Defence Department in May this year, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has asked the state’s Disaster Management Department to provide funds for their installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance. The sirens were distributed nationwide…
Ninety-five years after the Colaba station on the Bombay Baroda and Central India Railway (Western Railway) was consigned to the history books, trains are returning to the tony area in the form of a modern Metro. Ahead of the proposed opening of the final stretch of the Mumbai Metro Aqua Line 3 — from Worli…
Dhirubhai Ambani International School (DAIS) has been ranked 9th among International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) schools worldwide, based on the IBDP Results 2025, in a list released by Education Advisers UK. Education Advisers, UK, are independent education consultants, specialising in providing information about private schools and colleges throughout the world. DAIS is the only Indian…
The Kandivli fire accident that claimed six lives and left families battling mounting hospital bills has once again highlighted the urgent need for a dedicated burns unit in Mumbai’s western suburbs. While civic plans exist to create space for burn patients in upcoming hospitals, delays in establishing a specialised unit at a major public hospital…
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray took a dig at Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for stating that there is no term as ‘wet drought’. Thackeray claimed when he was chief minister and Fadnavis was leader of the Opposition, the latter had written a letter asking for relief for wet-drought-affected farmers. “When in Opposition, the term…
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s faction will hold its Dussehra rally today at the Nesco Centre in Goregaon, inside an air-conditioned dome, to counter the threat of rain. The venue, with a seating capacity of about 20,000 and a total capacity of 25,000, has been secured with high-level arrangements, including the deployment of a police…
The long-awaited access road for Mumbai Public School (CBSE) at Natwar Parekh Compound, Govandi, was finally nearing completion — but now faces yet another hurdle. As mid-day reported on August 8, the brand-new CBSE school building had remained unused because it lacked a road and was surrounded by heaps of garbage. Following the report and…
A 52-year-old man was gravely injured after being attacked with sharp weapons during a mobile phone snatching incident in Mulund East on Wednesday morning. The incident took place around 6 am near the bus stop opposite Veer Savarkar Hospital on the Mahatma Phule road near Hanuman Chowk. The victim, Wilson Albert Barretto, a resident of…
The iconic St Andrew’s Church at Hill Road, Bandra West, has reached a critical juncture in its restoration. Fr Nigel Barrett, parish priest, said, “Restoration of this magnificent church — I do not like to call it a building but a legacy — began in April 2024. The deadline for the restoration work is December…
Vibrant Circles Dancers spin during a performance at Navratri celebrations in Vile Parle Dussehra on a bike The bikers ride in a cordon in Dussehra 2024. Pic Courtesy/Ravi Agarwal Others might choose pandal-hopping, but the cyclists in the SoBo Cyclists group would prefer to stay on their bikes. Today, around 250 cyclists will sign up…
Grant Road residents are annoyed that the August Kranti Maidan is shut between 1 pm and 3 pm daily due to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) open spaces policy. While much has changed around the garden, from where Gandhiji kicked off the Quit India Movement in 1942, residents have urged the authorities to help preserve…
The Jalindarnagar Zilla Parishad School in Khed taluka of Pune district has bagged the Community Choice Award in the prestigious World’s Best School Prizes 2025, instituted by T4 Education, a global educational organisation. The institute beat 50 short-listed schools to claim the title. mid-day had highlighted, in its June 19 edition, how the Marathi-medium primary…
A honeytrap gang allegedly run by women is active in South Mumbai, police believe, with multiple extortion cases linked to its operation. In the latest incident, a 46-year-old businessman was trapped with the promise of sexual favours and later extorted of nearly Rs 35,000. According to police, the complainant, a resident of Jalgaon, frequently travels…
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Ahead of the opening of the final stretch of the Metro 3 Aqua Line, SK Gupta, director (projects), Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL), opened up to mid-day about the ambitious project. Excerpts: It has been nearly a century since Colaba had trains. The underground Metro has been a challenging project, especially the South Mumbai…
Rival Shiv Sena factions led by Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will hold separate Dussehra rallies in Mumbai on Thursday. Both leaders are expected to criticise each other during their speeches. The tradition of Shiv Sena`s Dussehra rally began in 1966 with party founder Bal Thackeray. However, after a split in…
Vijay Kumar has officially taken charge as the new General Manager of Central Railway. He succeeded Dharam Veer Meena, who retired on September 30, 2025, officials said on Wednesday. Kumar is a senior officer from the Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME), 1988 batch. Before joining Central Railway, Vijay Kumar served as the General…
While daily commuters on Central Railway’s (CR) suburban line often express frustration over delays and overcrowding, this Wednesday morning brought a refreshing display of unity and devotion on the Dombivli-Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) slow local. On the occasion of Khande Navami — the ninth day of Navratri — regular commuters from Dombivli organised a…
Over 1300 malaria and dengue cases were reported in September alone in Mumbai, the official Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data showed on Wednesday. According to the data, Mumbai reported 1411 cases of Malaria and 1384 cases of dengue in September. The city had reported 1553 cases of Malaria and 1159 cases of dengue in August,…
Dhirubhai Ambani International School in Mumbai has been ranked 9th globally in the 2025 International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) results, as per a list released by Education Advisers UK. Dhirubhai Ambani International School is the only Indian school in the Top 10 worldwide and also has the largest number of IBDP students among the schools…
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday held a high-level meeting for the conservation of Beed’s Kankaleshwar Temple and announced funds for its restoration, officials said. They said that he has stressed on the importance of preserving the Kankaleshwar Temple in Beed and the Bhawani Museum and Library in Aundh, Satara, calling them priceless…
As part of the ongoing Navratri 2025 celebrations, the Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) on Wednesday announced nine immersion spots across the city for Durga Visarjan 2025. The MBMC, in an official statement said that the 9 immersion points across the city have been set up for the safe and eco-friendly Durga idol visarjan scheduled for…
Considering the devastating flood situation across Maharashtra, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday announced the cancellation of the proposed 10 per cent bus fare hike by the Maharashtra State Transport Corporation (MSRTC). Speaking to the media, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that the MSRTC traditionally increases fares by 10 per cent during the…
Ahead of the party`s annual Dussehra rally, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday criticised the Maharashtra government, accusing it of being indifferent to the suffering of farmers affected by recent excess rainfall and crop damage. Speaking at a press conference, Uddhav Thackeray said, “The government is enjoying itself while farmers are in deep…
Mumbai Customs on Wednesday said that its officials deputed at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMI) in city seized nearly 3 kg of suspected narcotic substances. According to the officials, the Mumbai Customs Zone-III intercepted two passengers arriving from Bangkok. On checking their baggage, officers found 2.992 kg of a white powdered substance suspected…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday evening issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, Palghar, Thane and surrounding areas, predicting rains. In a nowcast warning, issued at 4pm by IMD Mumbai, the weather department predicted that several districts in Maharashtra were likely to receive rains in the next three hours. According to the alert, light…
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday underscored the importance of establishing a joint steering committee with Germany to strengthen collaboration in green energy, education, and cultural exchange. आज जर्मनीचे कौन्सुल जनरल श्री. क्रिस्टोफ हॅलियर यांनी माझी सदिच्छा भेट घेतली. या भेटीदरम्यान राज्यातील उद्योग व तंत्रज्ञान, शिक्षणातील नाविन्यपूर्ण उपक्रम, शाश्वत विकास व हरित ऊर्जा,…
A dramatic incident unfolded outside the Mantralaya in Mumbai on Tuesday evening when a 70-year-old man attempted self-immolation in protest. According to news agency ANI, security personnel detained the man and subsequently handed him over to the Marine Drive police. After questioning, the police released him with a notice. According to reports, an official stated…
Police have arrested two persons in connection with the theft at a house in Maharashtra`s Thane district and seized valuables of Rs 8 lakh from them, an official said on Wednesday, reported news agency PTI. The theft took place at the house in Shil-Daigarh area on September 24. After a probe and analysis of CCTV…
Mumbai Police have put in place elaborate security arrangements ahead of the Dussehra, Vijayadashami, and Navratri celebrations on Thursday, October 2. Mumbai is expected to witness large gatherings, cultural programmes, and grand immersion processions of goddess idols as part of the annual festivities. The security arrangements have been planned under the supervision of the Joint…
Motor pumps and cables valued at Rs 27 lakh have allegedly been stolen from a company`s warehouse in Maharashtra`s Palghar district, prompting police to register a case against a security guard, officials said on Wednesday, reported news agency PTI. The theft took place between the evening of September 25 and the morning of September 26…
Mumbai, the financial capital of the country, topped the list of metropolitan cities in economic offences with 6,476 such cases registered in 2023, as per the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data. However, as compared to the number of economic offences Mumbai reported in 2022, it saw a dip in such cases in 2023. While…
Ahead of the inauguration of the Navi Mumbai International Airport on 8 October, industrialist Gautam Adani met with a diverse group of employees who played a key role in bringing the project to fruition. The gathering included differently-abled colleagues, construction workers, women staff, engineers, artisans, firefighters, and security personnel. Gautam Adani reviewed the project site…
Days after the violent protest in Ladakh broke out, the Shiv Sena (UBT) lashed out at the BJP-led government. While criticising the arrest of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act (NSA), Shiv Sena (UBT), while slamming the BJP, called it an “act of cowardice”. In a strongly-worded editorial in the party mouthpiece…
The LT Marg Police have arrested a 24-year-old man from Rajasthan in connection with a temple theft in South Mumbai’s Mangaldas Market area. The accused, who has been arrested, allegedly stole silver and other religious ornaments from a temple in the Mangaldas Market area. It has been reported that the accused tried to steal 3…
A fire broke out in the electrical meter box room of a building in Maharashtra`s Thane city early on Wednesday, damaging 16 meters, an official said, reported news agency PTI. No person was injured in the incident, Thane Municipal Corporation`s disaster management cell chief Yasin Tadvi said. The blaze erupted on the ground floor of…
Four people were injured, two of them critically, in the blast of an LPG cylinder at a construction site in the Ghatkopar area late on Tuesday night, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). According to the civic body, the incident occurred around 9.11 pm in temporary sheds built for workers at Neeldhara, a private…
The water levels in lakes supplying drinking water to Mumbai have risen following heavy rainfall in their catchment areas. According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation`s (BMC) Mumbai rains data, the combined stock in the seven reservoirs that provide water to the city now stands at 98.70 per cent. As per the BMC`s Mumbai rains on Wednesday…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a generally cloudy sky with moderate rain over Mumbai and its suburbs today. The IMD`s Santacruz observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 31.1 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 23.6 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Colaba observatory reported a high of 29.8 degrees Celsius and a low…
