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Mumbai: Despite full dams, parts of Mumbai will face water shortages from October 7 to 9. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is implementing a 10 per cent water reduction in certain areas and eastern suburbs during this period. Additionally, the corporation is updating electricity meters at the Pise water purification center, affecting water supply daily from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm. Consequently, numerous sections of the city and eastern suburbs will experience disruptions due to these necessary updates. The Water Engineering Department confirmed the 10 percent water reduction for the specified three days. There will be a 10 percent water reduction in the entire working area of A, B, E, F South and F North sections of the city division, as well as in the entire area of M - East and M - West sections of the eastern suburbs. There will be a 10 per cent water reduction in the L (Kurla East), N (Vikhroli, Ghatkopar and Ghatkopar East), S (Bhandup, Nahur, Kanjurmarg and Vikhroli East) and T (Mulund, East and West areas) sections of the eastern suburbs. During this period, citizens should store the necessary water. The BMC administration has requested them to cooperate by using water sparingly during the water reduction period. Currently, 99.21 per cent water is available in all seven dams that supply water to Mumbai - Urdhva Vaitarna, Tansa, Modaksagar, Madhya Vaitarna, Bhatsa, Tulsi, Vihar. Therefore, although Mumbaikars do not have to worry about water throughout the year, water reduction will be applicable in some areas of Mumbai for the next three days. Water cut Affected Areas City areas - Churchgate, Colaba, CSMT area, Dongri, Mazgaon, Masjid Bunder, Byculla, Grant Road, Mumbai Central, Sewri, Wadala, Naigaon, Lalbaug, Parel, Dadar Prabhadevi, Worli Eastern suburbs - Kurla, Mankhurd, Chembur, Govandi, Deonar, Vikhroli, Ghatkopar East, Ghatkopar, Bhandup, Nahur, Kanjurmarg and Vikhroli East areas, as well as Mulund East and West areas
MUMBAI: Little Aman's eyes lit up as he set eyes on a pen of placid white goats in a Bakra Mandi in Jogeshwari Wednesday. He stood transfixed by their beauty, tugging at his parents Arshad and Sumaira Shaikh to take one home.With the festival of Eid ul' Azha or Bakr Eid due Saturday June 7, Bakra Mandis have come up in Muslim-dominated areas like Jogeshwari, Andheri hilltop (Dongar) and Mira Road. In Vaishali Nagar, Jogeshwari West, Haji Goat Farm with 40 stalls houses 4,000 beautiful animals brought by rearers from Gujarat, Rajasthan, UP, Kashmir and Maharashtra.Buyers from Lokhandwala Comple ...Read More >
Mumbai: Plans are underway to connect India's first underground bullet train station at Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) with two metro rail lines and other buildings and commercial complexes around it, said officials. There will be an underground tunnel with a travelator connecting the bullet train station to the Kotak-BKC station of the underground metro Line-3 (Cuffe Parade to Array Colony), and a foot over bridge (FOB) linking it to the IL&FS station on the under-construction Metro Line-2B (DN Nagar to Mandale). The linking initiative is a part of the larger multi-modal integration (MMI) aiming ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The BJP on Monday targeted the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena, saying that it should cancel the annual Dussehra rally being organised on October 2 in the wake of damage caused by heavy rains and floods in Marathwada and other parts of Maharashtra. BJP's demand comes amid Thackeray camp firing salvos on the MahaYuti government, alleging the mishandling of the natural disaster and dilly dallying over the announcement of crop loan waiver promised in the run-up to the state assembly elections held last year. BJP has demanded that Shiv Sena UBT should spend the exp ...Read More >
Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has introduced WhatsApp-based ticketing for its Aqua Line (Metro Line 3). Commuters can now generate QR tickets instantly by sending 'Hi' to a designated number or scanning station QR codes. This initiative aims to provide seamless, efficient, and sustainable travel, eliminating paper tickets and supporting multiple payment options. The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has launched Whatsapp-based ticketing for commuters of Metro Line 3, also known as Aqua ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The resistance within the Congress to joining hands with the Thackeray cousins for the BMC polls is growing more strident. In the latest instance, former Mumbai Congress president Bhai Jagtap declared that the party should contest the polls alone not only in Mumbai but in other cities as well. "We should go solo," he said. "This is not my stand alone. Several others are of the same opinion, and this was conveyed during the political affairs committee meeting of the party on October 13. T ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 10 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday inaugurated the Sindoor bridge, rebuilt in the place of the 150-year-old Carnac bridge in Mumbai, connecting the eastern and western corridors of South Mumbai. Speaking at the inauguration, Fadnavis said that the government decided to rename the bridge as Sindoor bridge as Carnac was a tyrannical Governor whereas the Operation Sindoor reside in the hearts of Indians. Sindoor Bridge is being inaugurated in Mumbai today in place of the damaged Carnac bridge, which was demolished... Carnac was ...Read More >
New Delhi: Municipal Corporation of Delhi's public health department recently wrote to the veterinary department, requesting an examination of the issue of controlling the pigeon population in Delhi.In correspondence dated July 8, additional municipal health officer informed the veterinary department about concerns raised during the June 27 standing committee meeting regarding pigeon overpopulation and potential health risks from their droppings."It is pertinent to mention that there is no data a ...Read More >
Mumbai: Mumbai's long-awaited Metro Line 3, also known as the Aqua Line, is gearing up for its grand completion as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the final Worli-Cuffe Parade stretch on October 8. The milestone will make the entire 33.5-kilometre Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ corridor fully operational, marking a transformative leap for South Mumbai's urban mobility network. Ahead of the inauguration, Mumbai Metro 3 released stunning inside visuals of the Science Centre Metro Station in Worli, offering a first look at its modern interiors and commuter-ready infrastructure. The images ...Read More >
Mumbai: To accommodate the heavy festive rush during Puja, Diwali, and Chhath festivals, the Central Railway announced a series of special trains between Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Danapur. The move aims to ensure smoother travel for thousands of passengers heading to their hometowns in North India during the festive season. According to an official release from the Mumbai Division of Central Railway, Train No. 01047 CSMT-Danapur Special will operate on October 18, 22, 26 and 30, 2025. The special train is designed to manage the surge of passengers travelling hom ...Read More >
Mumbai: Uddhav and Raj Thackeray will hold a joint protest march of their parties in the city on July 5 against what they allege is imposition of Hindi in the state's schools from Class 1 through the new three-language policy. This will be the first time they will come together on a political platform after Raj Thackeray's decision to quit Shiv Sena to form MNS nearly two decades ago.There has been speculation of a reunion of the estranged cousins for the coming civic polls, and the protest march is being seen as the first step in that direction, reports Chaitanya Marpakwar.Uddhav and Raj had ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 8 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is set to inaugurate the newly constructed Sindoor flyover, which was earlier known as Carnac, on July 10. According to a release from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the bridge will connect East and West South Mumbai. Also Read | PM Modi in Brasilia: PM Narendra Modi Receives Grand Welcome From Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at Alvorada Palace, Both Leaders To Hold Talks Next. Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar, and Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar wil ...Read More >
The PIL said that the same are being impeded by Rahul Gandhi through his "immature and irresponsible statements about late Savarkar". The Bombay High Court on Tuesday disposed of a PIL that sought direction to Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi to stop ignoring the contribution of Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar to the "cause of nation." A division bench of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Sandeep V Marne passed an order on PIL by one Pankaj Phadnis, who claim ...Read More >
Mumbai: A gas cylinder exploded in an private under construction building in Ghatkopar East on Tuesday night, severely injuring four workers, of which two are in critical condition. The injured are taken to Rajawadi hospital. The incident was reported at 9.11 pm. About The Incident As per the BMC disaster management report, the gas cylinder exploded in the temporary shades built for the workers of Neeldhara, a ground plus seven storey under construction building located on 60 feet road, near Vidyaniketan Collage, Opp Jain Mandir in Ghatkopar East. The officials from Mumbai Fire Brigade, N w ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 3: The Maharashtra government on Thursday ordered the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to immediately shut down 'kabootar khanas' (feeding points for pigeons) in Mumbai, citing health hazards arising out of their waste. Raising the issue in the Maharashtra legislative council, Shiv Sena leader and nominated MLC Manisha Kayande said these 'kabootar khanas' pose danger to the people living around them as their waste and feathers lead to respiratory diseases. BJP leader Chitra Wagh, another nominated member of the Council, said she lost her aunt due to respiratory diseases arising ...Read More >
The east-west connector was earlier known as the Carnac Bridge (Representational) ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed The Carnac Road Over Bridge in South Mumbai has been renamed Sindoor BridgeMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will inaugurate the reconstructed bridge on Thursday morningThe original 150-year-old bridge was dismantled in August 2022 and rebuilt by BMC with CR-approved design Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Mumbai: The reconstructed Carn ...Read More >
Bengaluru: For millions of people, the sudden, sharp pain of tooth due to sensitivity can turn a sip of cold water into a jolt. Now, researchers at Indian Institute of Science (IISc), in collaboration with Bengaluru-based deep-tech startup Theranautilus, have engineered "CalBots" - magnetic nanobots that can seal the problem at its source.As per IISc, CalBots are 400-nanometre particles loaded with a calcium silicate-based bioceramic formula, designed to travel 500 micrometres deep inside dentinal tubules, the tiny tunnels in the tooth that lead to nerve endings. Guided by an external magnetic ...Read More >
Mumbai's suburban railway services, the city's lifeline, faced major disruptions on Saturday morning after heavy overnight rainfall submerged several tracks. The Central Railway reported delays on both Up and Down lines due to flooding between Kurla and Dadar, while Harbour Line services slowed significantly with tracks at Tilaknagar and Chunabhatti going under water. Commuters across the network were left stranded as trains ran late or were halted for safety checks. Officials confirmed that ser ...Read More >
Mumbai: Mumbai suburban guardian minister (joint) Mangal Prabhat Lodha on Sunday inaugurated a pigeon feeding spot at Teen Murti, Podanpur on the periphery of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP). The spot is located inside the SGNP, Lodha claimed, but forest officials said it was located outside the boundary of the national park. A row over pigeon-feeding spots or kabutarkhanas erupted after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) sealed all kabutarkhanas in the city over health concerns and the Bombay High Court refused to stay their closure. Jain priests claimed the move would depri ...Read More >
Mumbai: The city woke up to a chaotic morning as heavy showers lashed the city, causing widespread waterlogging and traffic disruptions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert, warning of intense to very intense rainfall over the next three hours, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds. Heavy Showers Hit Mumbai's Suburbs Mumbai woke up to torrential rains, particularly affecting the suburbs. Byculla, Mahalaxmi, and parts of Kings Circle were submerged in water, causing severe traffic snarls. Pedestrians and motorists were seen wading through knee-deep ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sept 15 (PTI) Intermittent rains since midnight inundated several areas across Mumbai, affecting traffic on roads and local train as well as monorail services on Monday. Amid rains, a monorail train came to an abrupt halt on tracks between the Antop Hill Bus Depot and GTBN station in Wadala due to a "technical snag", following which all 17 passengers onboard were rescued, officials said, adding that it was the second such incident in less than a month. The rain activity reduced in the afternoon. In the last 24 hours, the Colaba observatory in south Mumbai recorded 134.4 mm rainfall, ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Tuesday dismissed several petitions challenging the decision of the Maharashtra government to set up a memorial to Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray on the site of the old Mayor's bungalow at Shivaji Park, Dadar. The government had decided to erect a memorial - the Balasaheb Thackeray Rashtriya Smarak Memorial - in honour of Thackeray in view of his contributions to the political landscape of the state, particularly in Mumbai. Accordingly, a committee was set up in December 2014 to scout for land for the memorial, generate funds and make recommendations for the ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 10 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday inaugurated the Sindoor bridge, rebuilt in the place of the 150-year-old Carnac bridge in Mumbai, connecting the eastern and western corridors of South Mumbai. Speaking at the inauguration, Fadnavis said that the government decided to rename the bridge as Sindoor bridge as Carnac was a "tyrannical Governor" whereas the Operation Sindoor "reside in the hearts of Indians." Also Read | Vijay Deverakonda, Rana Daggubati and Prakash Raj Among 29 Celebrities Booked by ED for Endorsing Betting Apps ...Read More >
The new cable-stayed bridge will replace the British-era Tilak Bridge, which was declared dilapidated in 2019. The construction of a twin cable-stayed bridge at Mumbai's Dadar is progressing fast to replace the 100-year-old Tilak Bridge, which is a primary east-west connector, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Background of the project: The British-era Tilak Bridge, built in 1925, was declared dilapidated in a structural audit that was carried out in 2019, following wh ...Read More >
The group is demanding strict enforcement of a court-ordered ban on feeding pigeons and action against Jain protesters who allegedly violated the directive last week by removing a tarpaulin cover and feeding birds at the site. Heavy police presence surrounded Dadar's iconic kabutarkhana (pigeon feeding area) on Wednesday morning, with the nearby Jain temple also shutting its doors ahead of a planned protest by the Marathi Ekikaran Samiti. The group is demanding strict enforcement of a court-ord ...Read More >
Uddhav Thackeray criticized Devendra Fadnavis as a helpless chief minister. He alleged rampant corruption under Fadnavis's watch. Thackeray also attacked the BJP for creating divisions and failing on national issues. He defended his party's Hindutva. Thackeray dismissed Ramdas Kadam's remarks. He urged the Centre to provide financial aid to Maharashtra women. Thackeray called for expanding the Shiv Sena UBT network. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday dubbed Devendra Fadnavis a " ...Read More >
BMC's overall fixed deposit has come down from Rs 91,690 crore in 2021-22 to Rs 79,498 crore in 2024-25. For the first time, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to hold a housing lottery to sell 426 flats in Mumbai. The move aimed at generating additional revenue comes months ahead of the civic elections, which is expected to be held early next year. BMC is expected to raise revenue of Rs 305 crore through the sale of these flats. "We (BMC) have taken up several infrastructure p ...Read More >
UBT chief's presence at annual MNS event signifies a clear reunion between Thackery brothers ahead of BMC pollsThe MNS's invitation to Uddhav Thackeray for Deepotsav at Shivaji Park on October 17, marks a direct signal yet of an emerging political realignment in Maharashtra, highlighting the potential revival of a united Marathi political front.The invitation follows several recent public meetings between the Thackeray cousins, signalling a steady thaw in relations and a possible reunion ahead of ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): As the Digital India Mission completed 10 years on Tuesday, BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari drew contrast between the BJP and the opposition bloc and said that while the INDI Alliance is associated with 'corruption and nepotism,' the Modi government is associated with the model of development. The BJP leader praised the central government for the success of Digital India and stated that the country now accounts for 50 per cent of global financial transactions, a testament to Prime Minister Modi's development model. Addressing a press conference here on Tuesday, P ...Read More >
Chennai: Madras high court has clarified that private self-financing medical colleges are required to pay only a stipend, and not a full salary, to in-service govt doctors pursuing postgraduate or super-specialty courses under the govt quota.A division bench of Justice R Subramanian and Justice K Surender passed the order while partly allowing a batch of appeals moved by Karpaga Vinayaga Medical College and others. They challenged a single judge's order that directed private colleges to pay salaries to in-service doctors studying in their institutions.The appeals were moved based on a GO dated ...Read More >
Mumbai: Heavy rains lashed several parts of Maharashtra on Monday with 44 people left stranded across six villages in Beed district due to flooding. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde directed the district authorities to airlift them to safer places. In Mumbai too, a red alert was issued after heavy rainfall caused severe waterlogging in several parts of the city. Heavy rains caused rivers and streams in Beed to overflow, leaving people stranded in flood-hit villages like Kada, Shobha Nimgaon, Pimpalgaon, Pimparkhed, Dhanora and Dongargaon. Thousands of hectares of standing crops were also d ...Read More >