Crocodile returns to Mithi River after 15 months

After 15 months, an Indian Marsh Crocodile has been sighted again in the Mithi River. Wildlife conservation experts believe there’s no cause for alarm, suggesting that the crocodile may have arrived following the overflow of Vihar and Powai lakes. Honorary Wildlife Warden of Thane and President of NGO RAWW, Pawan Sharma told mid-day that the crocodile was spotted on Tuesday in the Mithi river near BKC resting on floating garbage.....Read More

Final Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Mahamarg stretch likely to be ready by August

Motorists heading to Nashik and Nagpur have reason to celebrate as the Samruddhi Mahamarg is set to open in the coming months. The final 76-km stretch between Igatpuri in Nashik and Amane in Thane is nearing completion, promising a smoother journey....Read More

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 advanced cab signalling, additional rail corridors, and more termini, while reducing the headway from 180 seconds to 150 seconds....Read More

BMC and Railways clash over hoarding regulations

In a tug of war, the BMC and Railways could not reach a mutual agreement on the size and structural stability of large hoardings. The issue arose during a meeting of the state disaster management committee attended by senior officials from both authorities. A report on the discussion regarding hoardings will be submitted to the Supreme Court....Read More

Vile Parle flyover deteriorates in 4 months

Four months ago, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) inaugurated the newly constructed flyover at Vile Parle on the Western Express Highway (WEH). However, after just one month of rain, the road surface on the flyover has started to deteriorate, resulting in an uneven surface.....Read More

Rain wreaks havoc on Mumbai’s roads

As heavy rain continues to lash the city, Thane and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), road conditions are deteriorating, causing significant inconvenience to daily commuters. The increasing number of potholes and uneven road surfaces have raised major concerns....Read More

Going long to bring Mumbai, Pune closer

For the first time in 160 years, a plan for a new rail alignment between Mumbai and Pune to bypass the existing steep ghats and 28 tunnels received the go-ahead last weekend. Calling it the simpler inclines of 1/100 ‘Sreedharan grade,’ Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has asked Central Railway to work on it expeditiously. The minister took a ride onboard a three-coach special inspection train with a halt at Lonavala and examined the process of navigating ghats and the operation of banker locomotives.....Read More

Mumbai Police issues traffic diversions ahead of Sion ROB demolition, check complete restrictions

Mumbai Police on Monday issued a list of traffic diversions ahead of the crucial Sion Over Bridge (SOB) demolition. In a traffic notification, the police said that the central railway authority is going to demolish the Sion Rail-Over-Bridge which connects Sion East-West....Read More

Dangerous building row leaves 48 dogs, 30 cats in lurch

A day before a four-storey building at Grant Road partially collapsed, killing an elderly woman, MHADA officials had initiated the demolition of the nearby Mistry Apartments, a structure deemed extremely dangerous. However, they had to put their plans on hold due to the presence of 48 dogs and 30 cats on the ground floor....Read More

Sailor missing after fire aboard INS Brahmaputra

A sailor is missing after a fire broke out aboard Indian Navy's multi-role frigate INS Brahmaputra in Mumbai dockyard, an official statement said on Monday. It said that the ship was now resting on the side....Read More