Mumbai rains: BMC declares holiday for schools, colleges amid downpour

With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a red alert for Mumbai amid heavy rains, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Thursday declared holiday for all schools and colleges in the city. The municipal corporation has appealed to schools to inform parents and take necessary precautions amid Mumbai rains. “The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has…

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Thane rains: KDMC officials inspect flood-prone areas in Kalyan

Amid heavy rainfall across Maharashtra, officials from the Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) visited flood-prone areas in Kalyan on Thursday. “A joint inspection of the flood-prone areas of Kalyan (East), Valdhuni, was conducted, and the residents in these areas have been relocated for their safety. Citizens have been advised to remain vigilant and stay in…

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As rains batter Mumbai, Vihar, Modak Sagar lakes overflow

Amidst intermittent intense spells of Mumbai rains, the Vihar and Modak Sagar Lakes, which supply water to the city, overflowed after reaching its full capacity, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said on Thursday. While Vihar lake overflowed in the wee hours of Thursday, by 11 am, Modak Sagar followed suit. So far, four of seven lakes…

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Accident on Mumbai Coastal Road causes traffic jam

Traffic movement on the Mumbai Coastal Road was affected due to an accident involving two vehicles on Thursday morning, officials told news agency PTI. The incident occurred around 10.30 am when a vehicle crashed into another on the south-bound lane of the new road, an official told PTI. Police closed the lane for some time…

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Mumbai weather update: IMD issues red alert for city

Heavy rains lashed Mumbai and its suburbs on Thursday, causing waterlogging on roads in some areas that led to traffic snarls and also delayed local train operations. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), in its latest Mumbai weather update, has issued a red alert for Mumbai and the neighbouring districts of Thane and Raigad on Thursday,…

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Schools, colleges closed in Raigad, Palghar amid torrential rains

Schools, colleges, and other educational institutions in Raigad district will remain closed on Thursday amid Maharashtra rains, officials said. According to the PTI report, a similar injunction has been issued to the talukas of Wada and Vikramgad in Palghar district, both of which are located on Maharashtra`s coastline. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a…

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Two arrested for murder of history-sheeter at Mumbai spa

Mumbai Crime Branch Unit 3 has arrested two persons for the murder of a history-sheeter at Worli spa. According to police sources, they took four persons into custody and officially arrested two persons among them and two others are being questioned. The officials said that the four were nabbed from Nalasopara and Kota in connection…

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BJP still committed to Hindutva, says MLA Nitesh Rane

Reaffirming the BJP`s commitment to Hindutva, legislator and party leader from Maharashtra Nitesh Rane on Wednesday announced holding of `Sakal Hindu` rallies across the state in the coming days. The announcement by the BJP, which is part of the ruling `Mahayuti` coalition, which also comprises the Shiv Sena and the NCP, comes ahead of the…

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Mumbai: Blame contractors, not us, Engineers say after pothole rap

The Association of Mumbai Civic Engineers has called on the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to take action against contractors rather than issuing show-cause notices to engineers. Recently, 13 road engineers received notices for delays in pothole repairs. In the meantime, 9,057 potholes have been reported in the city, with 8,791 of them repaired. Sainath Rajadhyaksha,…

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Mumbai: 250 more local services in the next five years

Announcing a plan to reduce the headway of trains by 30 seconds, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday, for the first time, set a deadline for improving suburban services in Mumbai. He unveiled a blueprint that stated the Railways would accommodate 250 more services in the next five years through various ongoing projects such as…

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Mumbai: Crocodile spotted in Mithi River near BKC

A crocodile has been spotted in the Mithi River near the business hub of Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) here, a forest official said on Wednesday. People, however, should not panic, he said. Atul Kamble of the Wildlife Animal Protection and Rescue Association (RAWW) visited the location on Tuesday and informed the forest control room, said…

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Mumbai: 50-year-old man found dead inside Worli spa

The Worli police are interrogating suspects in the murder of a 50-year-old man at a closed spa near Worli Naka. Six teams, led by Senior Police Inspector, Ravindra Katkar, have been formed to apprehend the suspects. The case came to light on July 24 when the Worli police station received a call reporting a body…

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Mumbai Diary: Thursday Dossier

Junior patrol squad A child playfully aims a toy gun at resting passengers at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Change of guard Fr Joshan Rodrigues with (left) the now retired Fr Anthony Charanghat Recently, Fr Anthony Charanghat, veteran editor of The Examiner Catholic Newsweekly, retired from his role. The publication is popular in Catholic households across…

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