Winging it Local residents feed pigeons at the Powai Lake promenade. When Trevor Chappell got his timing right A little birdie tells us that former Australia all-rounder Trevor Chappell, 72, was to visit the Wankhede Stadium on the same day that New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon dropped in at Mumbai’s 2011 World Cup final venue. Chappell and Luxon visited at different times on Thursday, but imagine how odd it would have looked if both had landed up at the same time. Trevor Chappell at the Cricket Club of India on Tuesday. PIC/CLAYTON MURZELLO Chappell, who was in Mumbai briefly earlier in the week, had bowled an underarm delivery to NZ’s Brian McKechnie in Melbourne on February 1, 1981, to prevent a tie. Chappell spiralled into infamy for no fault of his as he was only following his captain’s (brother Greg’s) instructions. Those who comprehend how seriously NZ as a country viewed the underarm incident would have been tickled had Chappell visited Wankhede in the first half of the day. Mumbai Cricket Association president Ajinkya Naik (right) with NZ PM Christopher Luxon at Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. PIC/MCA But we are sure there would have been a lot of laughs too, even without the presence of Brian McKechnie, the Kiwi batsman who faced the underarm. Both parties have moved on and probably laugh about it now. And that’s what makes the willow game so special to all of us. Rebuilding the city... one stitch at a time Maruti Chavan Hamari Silai is holding its first annual event on March 29, from 2 pm to 6 pm, at the BD Somani International School, Cuffe Parade. The institution, based out of Ambedkar Nagar, has been working at equipping young women and girls with skills that will lead them to head to a place of empowerment instead of labour or even forced marriage. Maruti Chavan, the founder of the organization, says, “Other than a fashion show the point of the event is to show the girls who are always in the danger of early marriage that they can achieve something that the world too will recognise. We wanted to felicitate the graduates from our academy and will have a cultural show with textiles so that more girls join the academy this year and choose the path of self-employment,” says Chavan. We hope there is always a needle and thread in the lives of these young women... and if you can, please go and support them! (S)well way to mark 300 years A Jashan in celebration As the Bhikha Behram Well (Parsi Bavdi) at Cross Maidan, South Mumbai smashes a glorious 300 years, the community, historians, writers, Mumbaiphiles—almost everyone is celebrating. A Jashan was held in thanksgiving for the tricentennial. Among those who made it to the celebrations are the Panday family, who travelled to the city from Australia and Spain. They are descendants of the 18th-century merchant Bhikha Behram, who was commanded to build the well in a divine dream in 1725. (L-R) Rami and Ana Panday, Freny Tayebjee, Khorshed and Fali Pocha Waternamah: 300 Years of Mumbai’s Bhikha Behram Well, edited by writer Bachi Karkaria, a collection of 32 essays on the well’s remarkable story as well as the universal sacred and secular significance of water, was also launched at a celebratory event late on Friday evening at Albless Baug in Charni Road. An ominous tale We have heard plenty of ominous crime tales from Mumbai, but a haunting story from neighbouring Goa demands attention. Filmmaker Patrick Graham, in his latest work, explores the sinister life of Mahanand Naik, Goa’s most infamous serial killer, in his true-crime documentary Dupatta Killer. Patrick Graham. PIC/INSTAGRAM@jplgraham Known for preying on vulnerable women under the guise of love and marriage, Naik’s chilling crimes shook the nation. Through survivor accounts and expert analysis, filmmaker Graham delves not only into Naik’s mind but also into the systemic cracks that enabled his spree. “This is more than a crime story,” Graham states. “It’s an exploration of societal neglect—how marginalised women, lacking opportunities, become easy targets.” The documentary also raises questions about justice and rehabilitation, particularly as Naik’s potential release looms. Premiered last Friday, the documentary also highlights the commendable police efforts in later investigations, contrasting them with earlier missteps that may have cost lives. You can watch Dupatta Killer on DocuBay.
23 March,2025 07:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Team SMDA 25-year-old passenger succumbed to fatal injuries after a tempo crashed into a shared auto at Borivli West. The deceased Sunil Vishwakarma, 25, was a carpenter. Vishwakarma resided with his parents and sister at Nalasopara. The MHB police has registered an FIR and started investigation into this matter. According to police officials, the incident occurred on March 13 when after completing work, Vishwakarma and his friend took a share auto from Aura Hotel at Link Road in Borivli West. While going towards Borivli station, a speeding tempo collided with the auto from the right side, where Vishwarkarma was seated. A police officer said, “Due to the impact, Vishwakarma sustained severe injuries to his legs and head, causing heavy bleeding. The tempo driver escaped with the tempo after the incident. Vishwakarma was admitted at Shatabdi Hospital and later transferred to a private hospital for further treatment where he succumbed to his injuries on Thursday evening.” The MHB Colony Police have registered the FIR against the unknown tempo driver under sections 106, 125(A), 125(B) 281 of the BNS Act, as well as sections 134(A), 134(B), and 184 of the Motor Vehicles Act.
23 March,2025 07:32 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirish VaktaniaThe Mumbai Crime Branch has uncovered a racket led by a young and highly educated gang that hacked into the MH-CET system, obtained student data, and contacted candidates, offering guaranteed exam success in exchange for Rs 15-20 lakh per student and admission in top colleges. The scam came to light after few students received suspicious calls and reported them to the MH-CET officials. A formal complaint was later filed by the coordinator of Eduspark—the agency appointed to conduct the examination process. “Unit 05 of the Crime Branch has arrested four individuals from Delhi, who were orchestrating the operation and targeting students across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Bihar, and Rajasthan,” said Datta Nalawade, DCP, Detection, Crime Branch. The four individuals arrested from Delhi have been identified as Ambarish Kumar Singh, a third-year student at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Delhi and owner of DG5 Online Marketing Firm; Aditya Raj and Ketan Yadav, both third-year BTech students from NIT Delhi; and Abhishek Shrivastav, a BSc Biology student from Delhi. According to the Crime Branch, the gang has previously targeted multiple exams like the entrance exam of Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT ) and had now set its sights on the MBA Common Entrance Test (CET) 2025-26, scheduled for April 4 this year. “There are individuals involved in this racket who have been hacking the MH-CET website and accessing candidate data,” said Nalawade. As per the FIR, the accused hacked the website and obtained data of approximately 72 students, some of whom were contacted with offers of guaranteed success in exchange for '15-20 lakh per candidate. Investigations have revealed that the gang’s modus operandi involved remotely accessing candidates’ exam computers (while the candidate is giving the exam) using software such as TeamViewer to provide them with the correct answers. The FIR also says that students were contacted for providing admissions in top colleges after securing the decent marks the high-profile colleges like the Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), Sydenham Institute of Management Studies and Savitribai Phule Pune University (PUMBA) to name a few. Officials discovered that the gang had identified and targeted four examination centres in Maharashtra—Beed, Yavatmal, Gondia, and Wardha—where they planned to provide pre-written answer sheets. “The gang would obtain the answer sheets 30 minutes before the exam and would assist candidates at these centers,” Nalawade added. The Crime Branch also suspects the involvement of insiders at the examination centres and is investigating further in that direction.
23 March,2025 07:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Faizan KhanA 40-year-old man, a resident of Thane’s Wagle Estate and an employee at a petrol pump, was allegedly brutally assaulted by three men over a petty scuffle. The victim, Sandip Singh, was punched and kicked, resulting in a dislocated shoulder and three fractured ribs. The incident took place on March 11, said Pratigya Singh, 27, the victim’s wife. “I kept going to the police station for seven days, but they kept delaying the registration of the FIR,” she said. On March 18, the Wagle Estate Police finally registered the FIR after recording Singh’s statement. According to the FIR, on March 11, while Singh was on duty at the petrol pump on LBS Road at Teen Hath Naka in the afternoon, three individuals arrived on a scooty and waited in the queue. Singh was refuelling another vehicle when the trio asked him to hurry up. “The customer ahead of them had given me Rs 100, and he had filled petrol worth Rs 60. I didn’t have change, which is why it was taking some time. The trio kept shouting at me to rush, and I told them to wait while I returned the remaining money. Instead, they attacked me, throwing punches. I fell to the ground, and they continued kicking me, especially on my upper body,” Singh stated in his complaint. Pratigya added that neither the other staff nor the petrol pump owner intervened to help her husband during the assault. “Eventually, we took him to the hospital, where doctors confirmed that his shoulder was dislocated. It was fixed through surgery. I then took him to a private facility for further scans, which revealed three rib fractures—two on the right and one on the left,” she said. As of now, doctors have advised Singh to take complete rest for more than six months. Being the family’s sole breadwinner, his wife is deeply worried about their future, as the cost of treatment and medication has severely impacted their financial condition. “We have a four-year-old daughter whom we were planning to enrol in kindergarten this year. He worked at the petrol pump loyally for the past 10 years, and this incident has shown how much they (the owner and staff) value loyalty. Not a single person has helped us,” said Pratigya. In the FIR, the police have not mentioned the names of the accused; instead, it only states, “Three friends of Sonu Pal.” The three unidentified individuals have been booked under sections related to criminal intimidation, voluntarily causing grievous hurt, and common intention of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
23 March,2025 07:23 AM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya IyerTrees along the Andheri Metropolitan Court road have received a breather, literally, as concrete that surrounded them has been cleared. The area around the base of the trees has now been replaced with red soil by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. On March 12, mid-day had highlighted that concrete had been filled in around the trees at Court Lane, and the BMC’s garden department had started an inquiry into the issue. This week the K East ward office team and garden department team removed the concrete and filled the space with red soil. However, the BMC has not been able to identify who had filled the concrete in the first place. “The road was recently handed over to the BMC by a private owner. We have started an inquiry about this, but we have not reached a conclusion yet, said an official of the Garden Department. The official added that action would be taken against the culprit as per the Maharashtra (Urban Areas) Protection and Preservation of Tree Act, 1975. However, the official said it was unlikely that a BMC contractor had done this. Former corporator Nicholas Almeda, who had raised the issue, asked how it is possible for someone to put concrete around trees on the road without the BMC knowing about it. An audit by the garden department had found that roadside trees had been damaged at some 318 places due to civil work from October last year onwards. Official sources said notices had been sent to various departments responsible.
23 March,2025 07:18 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentA toddler, kidnapped while sleeping, was murdered and his body was dumped nearby, in the early hours of Saturday in Iraniwadi, Kandivli West. The suspect, who was known to the victim’s family, is absconding. CCTV footage from nearby buildings showed the suspect arriving on a bicycle, taking the child away and returning on foot carrying him on the shoulder as if asleep. Around 3.40 am, he left the child’s body near a barricade on the side of an under-construction road and walks away. The child’s family recognised the suspect from the footage, but found he had fled after switching off his mobile phone. The police have detained his acquaintances for questioning, said an officer. The child, Ansh, who lived in Nalasopara with his mother Soni and stepfather Akbar Ansari, both of whom worked in catering services. Ansh’s biological father had passed away a few years ago. Five days earlier, Ansh had come to stay with his grandmother, Leena, who works as a sweeper and lives on the footpath at Iraniwadi. On the night of the incident, Ansh was sleeping beside his grandmother, while his mother and stepfather were sleeping a few metres away. Around 4 am, Ansh’s grandmother woke up, saw he was missing and alerted the family. They soon found Ansh unconscious and injured, lying near a barricade on the under-construction road, about 30 metres away. The family rushed him to Shatabdi Hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead. An FIR has been filed and autopsy is to be carried out.
23 March,2025 07:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanMumbai University’s Senate on Saturday approved a budget outlay of R968.17 crore for the financial year 2025–26, marking a 9.52 per cent increase from the previous year’s R884 crore. The session, however, was marred by high drama, protests, sloganeering and a sit-in demonstration by members of the Yuva Sena (UBT) and the Bombay University and College Teachers’ Union (BUCTU). Despite this, the budget was passed by a majority vote. The annual budget session, held at the Sir Cowasjee Jehangir Convocation Hall on the university’s Fort campus, witnessed heightened security as chaos unfolded during the proceedings. Protesting members disrupted the session for over two hours, staging a sit-in in the well of the house. They alleged procedural violations, claiming the budget had neither been formally discussed nor approved in the university’s Management Council (MC) meeting, as required. This year, the budget session was held with full strength of senate including the elected member of teachers and graduate constituency after a gap of two years owing to delay in elections. Dispute sparks outrage Sheetal Devrukhkar-Sheth, a Senate member from the Yuva Sena, raised a point of order before the budget presentation, stating: “Since the passing of the budget was not explicitly listed on the Management Council meeting agenda held on March 12, it was not discussed, and therefore should not be presented before the Senate.” This led to a sit-in protest by Yuva Sena and BUCTU members, which continued until the end of the session. The disruption forced the meeting to be adjourned for 15 minutes after lunch. Ahead of the session, Yuva Sena members also staged a protest outside the varsity’s Fort campus, waving placards and raising issues such as incomplete infrastructure, errors in evaluation, and spelling mistakes on students’ marksheets. University denies allegations University officials, however, maintained that due process was followed. Pro Vice-Chancellor Dr. Ajay Bhamare clarified: “The minutes of the previous Management Council meeting were included in the agenda, and the budget was part of those minutes. Therefore, the discussion did take place.” Several MC members present during the Senate meeting supported this claim, and amid the ongoing protest, the budget was presented and passed within minutes, as demanded by the remaining Senate members. Governor-nominated Senate member Dhanesh Sawant criticised the conduct of the protesting members. “Those disrupting the decorum of the house and ignoring the Vice-Chancellor’s repeated requests to maintain discipline are doing so for vested interests,” he said. He and other members demanded action against the 18 Senate members (10 from Yuva Sena and 8 from BUCTU) who participated in the protest. Yuva Sena leader and Management Council member Pradeep Sawant questioned the university’s transparency. “As per regulations, MC members must be given the budget draft at least seven days in advance. This year, it was shared just a day before the meeting, leaving no time for meaningful discussion. Moreover, the Senate agenda made no mention of the budget,” he stated, adding, “We submitted a memorandum to the Vice-Chancellor demanding the matter be brought to the attention of the Governor.” Budget highlights and financials The approved budget includes several initiatives focused on academic excellence, inclusivity, research, and global outreach. Key allocations include:Quality, Inclusivity, and Excellence (Academics) Rs 10croreGovernance Reforms under Quality Initiatives Rs 35 croreResearch and Innovation Culture Rs 15 croreStudent Support and Progression Rs 5 croreAlumni Connect & University-Industry Linkages Rs 5 croreInternationalisation and Global Citizenship Education Rs 5 croreAs per the budget document, the number of affiliated colleges has increased from 743 in 2015–16 to 914 in 2024–25 an 18.71% rise. Student enrolment also grew from 7.15 lakh to over 8.04 lakh, an increase of 11.14% over the same period. The revised estimate for 2024-25 shows a deficit of R82.60 crore, down from the original R121.60 crore. However, the net deficit for the 2025–26 estimate is projected at Rs 147.63 cr
23 March,2025 07:07 AM IST | Mumbai | Dipti SinghDo you know what the stars hold for you in terms of love life, career, business and personal wellness? Well, read on to know your astrological predictions as per your zodiac sign. AriesMarch 21 – April 19Relationships may be a focus, Handle any challenges in an appropriate manner. Make well thought-out financial decisions.Career tip: Those at the initial stages of their career or who are building a different one should focus on creating a firm foundation. Be patient with any challenges you face. TaurusApril 20 – May 20Those dealing with a legal situation need to make a well thought-out decision. Handle family or relationship issues promptly in a straightforward manner.Career tip: Cut out unnecessary tasks that are non-productive. Those who are up for a promotion or want a change of some kind are in a positive phase. GeminiMay 21 – June 20A situation may not be as it seems. Make sure you have correct information before taking any action. Avoid unnecessary expenses and stick to budgets.Career tip: Maintain a cordial equation with bosses and seniors, even those who are difficult to get along with. This is a good time for negotiations and interviews. CancerJune 21 – July 22This is a positive time for investments and finances as long as you do not want quick results. Look after your health, and find a lifestyle balance that works for you.Career tip: Make small changes in how you handle your schedule. Those working for a large organization should follow company protocols. LeoJuly 23 – Aug 22 Work on your equation with parents or any authority figures in your personal life. Handle finances with care and do not make risky investments.Career tip: Take disciplined approaches if you are handling a project on a tight timeline. Avoid gossiping with colleagues and stay out of office dramas. VirgoAug 23 – Sept 22Think before you speak, and respond appropriately even if you love to respond nastily. Those who drink alcohol regularly might want to cut back slightly. Career tip: Try and avoid confrontation or any unpleasant situation with seniors. Make sure you are ready before you agree to take on new challenges. LibraSept 23 – Oct 22Balance responsibilities and duties as best possible. Those who invest in the stock market need to be mindful and do their research carefully.Career tip: Avoid acting on incomplete information, especially if you have a challenging situation. Try not to waste time on anything unnecessary. ScorpioOct 23 – Nov 21Make time for the friends and people who matter, especially if you have been taking them for granted. Focus on investing rather than spending money.Career tip: Cut out all distractions and focus on what you need to do. Those who work from home might want to schedule their meetings differently. SagittariusNov 22 – Dec 21Make choices from a space of strength rather than fear or weakness. Learn from financial mistakes you have made in the past.Career tip: Go over any contracts and other documents carefully and make sure all legalities are taken care of. Practice and make sure you are prepared for meetings or interviews. CapricornDec 22 – Jan 19Handle any sudden changes or challenges confidently. This is a great time to make new investments, as long as you research well and are comfortable with risks.Career tip: Learn a skill or upgrade current ones. Those going through a career transition should plan well for the future. AquariusJan 20 – Feb 18Those with a large friend circle may want to be choosy about who they spend time with. Take extra care of your health, but don’t go to extremes.Career tip: Teachers, counselors and others working with children might want to get a new qualification or degree. Use any information you have to your benefit. PiscesFeb 19 – March 21Those going through a challenging time should make decisions carefully. Be willing to learn and expand your knowledge even if you think you know it all!Career tip: Check on emails and other documents, making sure you have not left out anything important. Take help from a reliable senior if you need it.
23 March,2025 03:06 AM IST | Mumbai | Aparna BoseThe Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a closure report in the alleged suicide case of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, officers said on Saturday. According to news agency PTI, the CBI has submitted its findings before a special court in Mumbai which will now decide whether to accept the report or order further probe by the agency. Rajput was found hanging from the ceiling of his apartment in suburban Bandra in Mumbai on June 14, 2020. He was 34. His postmortem report stated the cause of death was asphyxia, ANI reported. The postmortem was conducted at Mumbai's Cooper Hospital. The central agency had taken over the probe from Bihar Police which had registered an abetment of suicide case on a complaint filed in Patna by his father KK Singh. In its conclusive medico-legal opinion to CBI, forensic specialists at All India Medical Sciences (AIIMS) had dismissed the claims of "poisoning and strangling" made in the case. The central agency had recorded the statements of Rhea Chakraborty, the rumoured girlfriend of Rajput, and others in his close circle, and collected the actor's medical records, PTI reported. In his complaint to Bihar Police, Rajput's father had alleged that Chakraborty, along with her family members, misappropriated his son's money, a charge denied by her in television interviews. Sushant began his career in the entertainment industry with TV shows like Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil and went on to receive accolades for his performance in Ekta Kapoor's Pavitra Rishta.The actor transitioned to the big screen and was seen in movies like Kai Po Che, MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, Shuddh Desi Romance, Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!, Chhichhore, and Dil Bechara, among others. He gained significant popularity after his biggest success, MS Dhoni: The Untold Story. The actor was last seen in director Mukesh Chhabra's Dil Bechara opposite Sanjana Sanghi, which was the official remake of the novel The Fault in Our Stars. The film was released on OTT. Meanwhile in the case relating to the death of the former manager of Sushant Singh, Disha Salian, her father Satish Salian approached the Bombay High Court seeking a probe into his daughter's death and requesting the registration of an FIR against Aaditya Thackeray, among others. (With PTI and ANI inputs)
22 March,2025 11:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Railways observed Earth Hour 2025 from 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm on Saturday by organising various activities such as playing audio announcements for public awareness at stations and dimming or switching off non-essential lights, including at the iconic Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), a World Heritage Site, as well as Churchgate station. The Western Railway played public announcements throughout the day. Organised by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the Earth Hour is a global movement involving people and communities to take action on environmental issues and protect the planet. It is followed annually on March 22. “The Central Railway (CR) observed the Earth Hour Day at the Mumbai headquarters and all its five divisions as a symbol of commitment to planet Earth. All non-essential lights on Central Railway were switched off between 8.30 pm and 9.30 pm as part of Earth Hour Day or '60 Earth Hour' symbolising giving an hour or 60 minutes for planet Earth. It also gives out the message of our commitment and concern towards environmental issues such as climate change and the pollution affecting our planet,” a CR spokesperson said. “This is a small gesture of Central Railway in its pursuit towards realising Indian Railways’ mission to become the largest Green Railways in the world and steadily moving towards becoming a “net zero carbon emitter” by 2030,” he added.
22 March,2025 11:01 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarThe Mumbai Traffic Police have announced the reopening of key roads that were previously closed for the construction of Metro Line-3 (Aarey-Cuffe Parade) from March 24. These roads will be fully accessible to vehicular traffic, restoring normal movement across the previously affected areas. Deputy Commissioner of Police (South Traffic), Pradnya Jedge, issued the notification under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, cancelling all the previous temporary traffic restrictions imposed since 2017. Roads reopened for regular traffic DN Road Previously, the southbound traffic from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) to Hutatma Chowk was closed, and the northbound traffic was also restricted. Now, both the southbound and northbound lanes will be open for regular traffic from Hutatma Chowk to CSMT. Maharshi Dadichi Marg Earlier, vehicles from Phirozshah Mehta Marg were restricted from proceeding towards Maharshi Dadichi Marg for MG Road. Now, this road will function as a one-way route from its junction with DN Road towards MG Road (Chafekar Bandhu Chowk). AK Nayak Marg Previously, it was a two-way road towards Charanjit Rai Marg. Now, it will operate as a one-way road from its junction with Maharshi Dadichi Marg towards Charanjit Rai Marg. Purushottam Das Thakurdas Marg Formerly one-way towards A.K. Nayak Marg. It will now function as a one-way road for regular traffic towards DN Road (northbound) from AK Nayak Marg. Mahatma Gandhi Marg Initially converted into a two-way road from Chaphekar Bandhu Chowk to Hutatma Chowk and vice-versa. Traffic moving from CTO Junction will take a right at Chaphekar Bandhu Chowk, follow a one-way route to Hutatma Junction, and then left towards DN Road (northbound) to CSMT Junction from March 24. This reopening is expected to ease congestion and improve connectivity in South Mumbai, benefitting commuters travelling towards CSMT, Hutatma Chowk, MG Road, and other key locations, the office of the deputy police commissioner for traffic stated in a press release. Mumbai Traffic Police impose temporary parking restrictions on St Andrews Road in Bandra In a bid to tackle persistent traffic congestion and safety concerns, the Mumbai Traffic Police have announced a temporary no-parking restriction on both sides of St Andrews Road in Bandra. The restriction, which comes into effect from Sunday, will remain in force until June 22. It aims to streamline traffic flow and ensure the safety of pedestrians, especially school students and local residents. "Following temporary traffic arrangement will remain in force from 00.01 hrs dated 23/03/2025 to 22/06/2025 for 24.00 hrs," Samadhan Pawar, Deputy Commissioner of Police, (HQ & Central) Traffic, Mumbai, said. The decision follows a comprehensive review by the Bandra Traffic Division, which found that parking on both sides of the 15-meter-wide one-way road—stretching from Peri Cross Road to A-One Bakery Junction—was a major cause of obstruction and delays. Deputy Commissioner of Police (HQ & Central) Samadhan Pawar, exercising powers under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, issued the directive under a government notification. "The ongoing traffic congestion and safety concerns associated with vehicle parking on both sides of St. Andrews Road, which is 15 meters wide and designated as a one-way thoroughfare travelling from north to south, the Bandra Traffic Division has conducted a thorough review of the situation. To alleviate the inconvenience faced by local residents, drivers, and school students, and to ensure the smooth and speedy movement of traffic, we have concluded that it is essential to temporarily impose restrictions on vehicle parking along St. Andrews Road," Pawar said. As per the order, parking will be strictly prohibited for all types of vehicles along the designated stretch for 24 hours a day throughout the enforcement period. The primary objective of this measure is to prevent traffic congestion, reduce safety hazards, and improve road conditions for residents, commuters, and students. Authorities have urged motorists to adhere to the new regulations to avoid fines and ensure smoother traffic movement. The Mumbai Traffic Police will deploy personnel to monitor compliance and enforce the rule effectively. Local residents and daily commuters are advised to use alternative parking arrangements during this period. For further updates, motorists can check official Mumbai Traffic Police notifications.
22 March,2025 10:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
