Mumbai News

Rs 12,000 cr from BMC`s FDs allocated for infra projects in Mumbai: Uday Samant

The minister made the statement during a debate on infrastructure development in the city, responding to concerns raised by opposition legislators about the utilisation of BMC funds

Thane MACT awards Rs 45.48 lakh to families of two drivers killed in 2010 crash

In two separate judgments delivered on March 5, copies of which became available on Thursday, the tribunal directed the owner of the offending truck and its insurer to jointly and severally pay the compensation amounts along with interest at 9 per cent per annum from the date the petitions were filed

Bandra Hill Road hole fixed after 79-year-old woman’s fall exposes safety risk

A road cavity on Bandra’s Hill Road that remained partially covered for 20 days was filled overnight by the BMC after 79-year-old Shobha Tendulkar fell into it, suffering fractures that required surgery

Santacruz skywalk’s missing roof turns daily commute into a scorching ordeal

The Santacruz skywalk has been without a roof for months, forcing pedestrians to endure scorching heat during their commute, while repeated requests to the BMC for repairs have seen little action, leaving residents frustrated

Mumbai’s hazy mornings raise questions beyond AQI numbers

Despite visible haze and low visibility across Mumbai, AQI readings remain largely satisfactory or moderate, prompting residents and experts to question whether AQI alone reflects real-time air quality and health risks

VK Sasikala announces new party name and symbol ahead of Tamil Nadu elections

In a first, EC appoints officers of SDM level & above as returning officers for Bengal polls

In a significant move for West Bengal's electoral process, the Election Commission has upgraded returning officers for 152 assembly constituencies to Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) or Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) level and above. This historic decision, aligning with national norms, aims to enhance the fairness and impartiality of upcoming assembly polls by appointing more senior officials.

Maharashtra government to call meeting on action against mangrove destruction

The Maharashtra government has called a joint meeting of senior officials from the police, the mangrove cell, the forest department, and BMC to discuss coordinated action against violations, including encroachments and destruction of mangrove cover

Maha govt to seek wildlife dept approval to remove excess water from Lonar Lake

The issue was discussed in the Assembly after a calling attention motion was raised by Siddharth Kharat, who highlighted the difficulties faced by devotees and the delay in initiating pumping operations despite funds being sanctioned for the project