The Thane City Traffic Branch has issued a traffic control notification for Kalyan East as the old bridge on Pune Link Road at Khadavali Naka is set to be demolished and a new bridge constructed from January 22. The notification aims to prevent congestion and ensure smooth traffic flow in the area. According to the notice issued by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Pankaj Shirsat, all vehicles travelling from Pune Link Road at Khadavali Naka towards Vitthalwadi Railway Station and Shriram Chowk will be barred entry at Late Anand Dighe Chowk and Smashan Bhumi Chowk. Affected vehicles will be rerouted via Late Anand Dighe Flyover and Samrat Chowk. Similarly, vehicles coming from Shriram Chowk and the east side of Vitthalwadi Railway Station towards Khadavali Naka and Chakkan Naka will not be allowed entry at Shriram Chowk. These vehicles will be diverted via Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Entrance Gate, Shantinagar Ulhasnagar, and Samrat Chowk. For light vehicles, residents of Kalyan East travelling to or from Kolshewadi Police Station or Vitthalwadi Railway Station East are advised to use internal roads, including the road under Kathemanivli Bridge via Hanuman Nagar, Chinchpada Road, and 100 Feet Road. Vehicles coming from Shriram Chowk towards Kalyan East can use the road from Vitthalwadi Railway Station near Mahila Udyog Kendra or the road from Aparna Dairy towards Khadavali. The traffic diversions will come into effect from 12.01 am on January 22 and will remain in force until the completion of the bridge work. The restrictions will not apply to police vehicles, fire brigades, ambulances, green corridor and oxygen vehicles, or other essential services. Authorities have urged motorists to follow the alternate routes and exercise caution in the affected areas. KDMC and Thane City Police will install necessary signage to guide traffic during the construction period. Thane: Traffic restrictions announced on Ghodbunder Road on January 18 for foot overbridge work Thane will witness temporary traffic restrictions on the busy Ghodbunder Road on January 18 as the Thane City Traffic Department undertakes critical infrastructure work for the installation of a foot overbridge (FOB). The restrictions will be enforced under the Kasarvadavali Traffic Sub-Division to facilitate the safe movement and placement of a large fabricated truss structure. According to an official notification issued by the Traffic Department of Maharashtra Police, Thane City, the restrictions will remain in effect from 7 am to 1 pm on Saturday. The traffic curbs are being implemented to ensure the smooth execution of the FOB installation and to prevent congestion on one of Thane’s most heavily used arterial roads. As per the notification, a fabricated truss measuring 48 metres in length, 3.80 metres in width, and 4 metres in height will be installed on both sides of the footpath along Ghodbunder Road. The work will be carried out by RPS–PRS Joint Venture, Mumbai, during the specified time window. Given the size of the structure and the equipment involved, traffic regulation has been deemed necessary to ensure public safety and minimise disruption. To manage traffic flow effectively, specific diversions and stoppages have been announced, particularly for heavy vehicles approaching Ghodbunder Road from different directions.
17 January,2026 11:11 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentTeachers from the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) delivered an impressive performance in the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET), with 21 out of 35 candidates clearing the exam on their very first attempt, registering a success rate of 60 percent, an official said on Saturday. In an official statement, KDMC Public Relations Officer (PRO) said, “The TET became mandatory following a Supreme Court ruling dated September 1, 2025, which required all teachers across mediums with more than five years of service remaining to qualify for the exam. While the decision sparked widespread protests in several parts of the state, KDMC teachers chose to treat the requirement as a challenge and worked towards meeting the standard.” A total of 35 teachers from KDMC schools appeared for the TET conducted by the Maharashtra State Examination Council, Pune, on November 23, 2025. The results were declared on Friday, confirming that 21 teachers had successfully passed the examination. Notably, five teachers cleared both papers, qualifying them to teach classes 1 to 5 as well as 6 to 8. 'KDMC teachers’ 60 per cent first-attempt success sets benchmark for Maharashtra municipal schools' “The general pass percentage for TET across the state is usually around 3 to 4 percent. Against that backdrop, a 60 percent success rate on the first attempt is an exceptional achievement,” the statement said. KDMC Administrative Officer Bharat Bornare and Education Officer Vijay Sarkate consistently encouraged the teachers throughout the preparation period, officials added. “The achievement is being seen as a strong endorsement of the academic commitment and professionalism of teachers working in KDMC-run schools, and officials believe it could serve as a benchmark for other municipal education departments across Maharashtra,” the statement concluded.
17 January,2026 10:54 PM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya IyerThe Maharashtra Cabinet on Saturday approved a series of key decisions aimed at strengthening infrastructure, easing commuter burden, improving housing for police personnel, expanding irrigation facilities, and creating global employment avenues for the state’s youth. Among the major decisions, the cabinet approved the extension of the concessional toll of Rs 250 on the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri–Nhava Sheva Atal Setu, also known as the Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link, for another year. The move is expected to continue providing relief to daily commuters and vehicle owners, including users of electric vehicles. The cabinet also cleared the long-pending Mumbai Police Housing Township project, under which around 45,000 government residential units will be constructed for police officers and personnel across Mumbai city and suburbs to address chronic accommodation shortages within the force. In a bid to boost overseas employment opportunities for youth, the cabinet formally approved the Maharashtra Agency for Holistic International Mobility and Advancements (MAHIMA). The new agency will focus on skill training, placement support, and coordinated implementation to connect trained youth from Maharashtra with job opportunities abroad. The cabinet granted administrative approval of Rs 4,775 crore for the Bembala River irrigation project in Yavatmal district. Once completed, the project is expected to provide irrigation to 52,423 hectares across five talukas. The cabinet also resolved rehabilitation and resettlement issues of project-affected families in Mouja Dhamak village in Amravati district. On the urban transport front, revised cost estimates and the state government’s financial share for the Mumbai Urban Transport Project Phase-2 (MUTP-2) were approved to expedite suburban rail and urban mobility improvements. Maharashtra Cabinet clears e-bus funding, land allotments, and administrative restructuring Funding support was also approved under the PM E-Drive scheme for the procurement of 1,000 electric buses for Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited. To ensure timely payments to suppliers, the cabinet cleared a direct debit mandate (DDM) mechanism from the accounts of Pune Municipal Corporation and Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation. Among other decisions, the cabinet waived the land fee for a plot allotted in Ulwe to the Tirupati Devasthanam for construction of the Padmavati Devi Temple. It also allotted 7.9680 hectares of land in Mouje Bapgaon in Bhiwandi taluka of Thane district to the Maharashtra State Agricultural Marketing Board for setting up a multi-modal hub and terminal market aimed at promoting vegetable exports. The proposed facility will include vapour heat treatment, plant irradiation, pack houses, and cold storage infrastructure. The cabinet further approved the reorganisation of 1,901 posts in the Directorate of Economics and Statistics and its renaming as the Commissionerate of Economics and Statistics. Revised staffing patterns were sanctioned for district planning committees, divisional commissioners’ offices, human development programmes, statutory development boards, pilgrimage area development, and special cells for Naxal-affected regions. Additionally, land in Panvel West was allotted to the Annasaheb Patil Economic Backward Class Development Corporation for the construction of its headquarters and a multi-purpose building.
17 January,2026 10:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena has moved its 29 newly elected corporators to a luxury hotel in Bandra for a three-day workshop, raising speculation. The move comes amid ongoing speculation over the Mumbai Mayor post. Shinde’s corporators are crucial for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to elect its first-ever mayor in the city. Earlier on Saturday, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray had said his party could install a mayor “if God wills”. Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis noted that the decision on the mayor post would be taken collectively by him, Deputy CM Shinde, and party leaders. Clarifying on Shiv Sena's hotel move, a press release issued by Yuva Sena General Secretary Amey Ghole stated, “This is to ensure corporators begin work immediately and live up to the trust placed in us by the people.” STORY | Race for Mumbai mayor: Shinde-led Sena moves its newly elected corporators to hotelThe Shiv Sena has decided to move its newly elected corporators to a luxury hotel as the race to pick the next Mumbai mayor heats up. The Eknath Shinde-led outfit contested 90 seats and… https://t.co/mFr1WDnqRu — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) January 17, 2026 He also added that the mayor of Mumbai will be from the Mahayuti alliance comprising the BJP and Shiv Sena, with a final decision to be taken collectively by senior leaders of the allied parties. #WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: On reports of Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena Corporators moved to a hotel, Amol Ghole, Shiv Sena Corporator from Dada Ward 178 in BMC, says, "Nobody has been kept there forcibly. We have been called to discuss the strategy ahead. Shiv Sena chief Shinde… pic.twitter.com/pZbi6XIeAu — ANI (@ANI) January 17, 2026 Earlier, when asked about speculation over “resort politics,” a senior leader from Shinde’s faction questioned, “Why should we do this? Who is going to take away our corporators?” The leader added that the BJP would not attempt such a move, as it could upset alliances at the state and national level, while the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) have no incentive either, and Congress is not even in the reckoning. Shiv Sena rejects poaching claims, says workshop aims to prepare corporators “It is just TV reporters who have given this tagline,” he said. According to party sources, the corporators were shifted to the hotel to “refresh” after a hectic election season. Another functionary added that the move also allows for the orientation of newly elected members, and they are expected to stay at the hotel for a couple of days. The workshop, organised at Hotel Taj Lands End, began immediately after the election results were declared. Shiv Sena chief and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will personally guide the corporators on the functioning of BMC, the city’s development plan, implementation of the election manifesto, and preparation of a roadmap for the next five years. Senior party leaders will also brief corporators on ward-level governance, civic procedures, and strategies for the upcoming zilla parishad elections. The BMC Elections saw the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance emerge as the single largest bloc. The BJP won 89 seats with a 45.22 per cent vote share, while the Sena secured 29 seats. The Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) won 65 seats, and the Raj Thackeray-headed MNS added six seats. Congress, contesting with the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA), bagged 24 seats, while All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), and the Samajwadi Party shared the remaining seats. The Shinde Sena’s performance across Maharashtra was significant, with 397 corporators elected in municipal corporations statewide — including 29 in Mumbai, 75 in Thane, 54 in Kalyan-Dombivli, 42 in Navi Mumbai, 36 in Ulhasnagar, 26 in Nashik, 22 in Jalgaon, 15 in Kolhapur, 13 in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, and 12 in Jalna. “The people’s faith in Shiv Sena and in the leadership of Eknath Shinde is reflected in these results,” Ghole said. (With PTI and ANI inputs)
17 January,2026 10:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP’s) 45 per cent vote share in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Election 2026 reflected a decisive mandate, noting that the party secured more seats than Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) despite contesting fewer constituencies, news agency PTI reported. The Maharashtra CM was addressing a gathering of BJP workers at the party’s Vasant Smruti office in Dadar, Mumbai, a day after the BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena alliance won 118 of the 227 seats in BMC Election 2026. Fadnavis said the Uddhav Thackeray-led Sena emerged as the second-largest party with 65 seats. “Many people are saying that in 2017, when the previous elections were held, we won 82 seats and now we have won 89, so is that really an achievement. In 2017, we contested all 227 seats and won 82, whereas this time we contested only 135 seats and won 89,” he stated. Fadnavis pointed out that while the BJP’s vote share stood at 45 per cent, Shiv Sena (UBT), which contested around 30 more seats, secured a vote share of 27 per cent. “This clearly shows the strength of our mandate and the strong support we have received,” he added. BMC Elections 2026 Results | People of Mumbai supported our development agenda: CM Fadnavis Calling it a “very happy moment”, the CM said it had been the BJP’s long-standing dream to emerge as the single largest party in Mumbai ever since it established its independent organisational base in the city, PTI reported. He noted that the BJP had emerged as the largest party in Mumbai in the assembly elections of 2014, 2019, and 2024, and had missed the top position in the 2017 BMC polls by just two seats. “We have realised our strength, and the people of Mumbai have supported our development agenda. In several constituencies, we lost by very thin margins. Otherwise, we could have crossed the 100-seat mark,” Fadnavis said. The BJP–Shiv Sena combine secured a clear majority even though the Shinde-led party lost a few seats by narrow margins, he said, adding that the number-one party had never won 89 seats in the previous three BMC Elections. “We have won in slums, high-rise buildings, Koliwadas and chawls. People from different linguistic backgrounds have supported us. This is a victory of Team Mumbai,” he stated. Fadnavis claimed that his government aims to make Mumbai a world-class, clean and liveable city, ensure transparent and people-centric civic governance, complete ongoing projects within the next two to three years, and roll out new initiatives once the mayor is announced. (With PTI inputs)
17 January,2026 08:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFormer Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole has written to the chief election commissioner and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, demanding that upcoming zilla parishad and panchayat samiti elections be conducted using ballot papers instead of electronic voting machines (EVMs). आगामी जिल्हा परिषद व पंचायत समिती निवडणुका EVM ऐवजी बॅलेट पेपरवर घेण्यासंदर्भातील निवेदन आज राज्य निवडणूक आयुक्त तसेच राज्याचे मुख्यमंत्री श्री. देवेंद्र फडणवीस यांना दिले. pic.twitter.com/q1OfZlB27a — Nana Patole (@NANA_PATOLE) January 17, 2026 Patole cited the recent 29 municipal corporation elections in the state, saying they exposed serious flaws in the election process. He pointed out that low voter turnout in urban areas is not merely due to voter apathy, but indicates declining public trust in the electoral system. He questioned why Maharashtra continues to insist on EVMs and suggested that this decision might be serving certain interests. In his letters, Patole highlighted multiple issues faced by voters during the recent polls, including errors in voter lists, long delays of two to three hours in locating polling stations, and thousands of citizens leaving without casting their votes. He also criticised the non-use of the VVPAT system, which he said undermined voters’ ability to verify their votes. In addition, he noted that the ink applied to voters’ fingers could easily be washed off, further raising doubts about the transparency and credibility of the process. Patole emphasised that zilla parishad and panchayat samiti elections are the backbone of democracy. He warned that if doubts, distrust, and mismanagement persist, it could seriously affect the health of the state’s democracy. “Considering public sentiment, these elections should be held using ballot papers instead of EVMs,” Patole said in his letters to the chief election commissioner and the chief minister. BMC Elections 2026 Results: Congress leader seeks Mumbai unit chief's resignation A day after the Congress recorded its lowest-ever tally in the Mumbai civic polls, internal differences resurfaced on Saturday, with calls for the resignation of city unit president Varsha Gaikwad on moral grounds. However, Mumbai Congress chief spokesperson Sachin Sawant defended the party’s performance, saying it was “satisfactory, considering the adverse circumstances under which the polls were held.” Gaikwad has come under criticism after the party’s seat count fell to 24, down from 31 in the 2017 elections to the 227-member Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). In these polls, the Congress chose not to ally with other Maha Vikas Aghadi constituents, instead partnering with the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA), RSP, and RPI (Gavai) to contest 152 seats. The allies, however, failed to win any seats. In a high-stakes contest, the BJP wrested control of the BMC from Uddhav Thackeray, ending his family’s three-decade-long dominance of the cash-rich civic body. The BJP won 89 seats, while Shiv Sena secured 29. Among the opposition, Shiv Sena (UBT) managed 65 seats, and the MNS won six. Other winners included the AIMIM with eight seats, the NCP three, the Samajwadi Party two, and the NCP (SP) with one seat. (With PTI inputs)
17 January,2026 06:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said that if God is willing, his party will install its mayor in Mumbai, news agency PTI reported. His remarks came during an interaction with Shiv Sena (UBT) workers a day after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena alliance wrested control of the Mumbai civic body from the Thackerays in the high-stakes polls. He alleged that the BJP wants to mortgage Mumbai and accused the party of winning the elections through betrayal, asserting that the Marathi manoos would never forgive this “sin”. Thackeray said it remains his dream to install a Shiv Sena (UBT) Mayor in Mumbai and added that if God is willing, this dream will be fulfilled, PTI reported. He said the BJP was under the impression that it had finished off Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray), but that had not happened. “The BJP couldn’t finish off Shiv Sena on the ground,” Thackeray said, apparently referring to the 65 seats won by Sena (UBT) in the won the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Election 2026. He claimed that while the BJP used all possible means, it failed to buy loyalty. “They (BJP) have registered victory by betrayal for mortgaging Mumbai. Marathi manoos will never forgive this sin. The battle has not ended; it has just begun,” Thackeray said. BMC Election 2026 Results: Parties and the number of winning candidates In the 227-member BMC, the BJP won 89 seats, while its ally Shiv Sena secured 29. Shiv Sena (UBT) won 65 seats, and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) bagged six. The Congress, which contested in alliance with the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA), won 24 seats, while the AIMIM secured eight seats. The NCP won three seats, the Samajwadi Party two, and the NCP (SP) managed just one seat. पक्षप्रमुख मा. श्री. उद्धवसाहेब ठाकरे ह्यांची पत्रकार परिषद | शिवसेना भवन, दादर, मुंबई - #LIVE https://t.co/JwDz0FhqN2 — ShivSena - शिवसेना Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (@ShivSenaUBT_) January 17, 2026 Explained: Why Uddhav and Raj Thackeray couldn’t win the BMC elections 2026 The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Election 2026 marked a major setback for Thackeray cousins Uddhav and Raj, despite their much-anticipated political reunion. The alliance was expected to consolidate Marathi votes and pose a strong challenge to the ruling dispensation, but the election results told a different story. From stalled infrastructure projects and civic mismanagement to a weak and delayed campaign strategy, several factors contributed to their failure to connect with Mumbaikars. Here are the key reasons behind their defeat: Metro projects Uddhav Thackeray and his son Aaditya Thackeray have been accused of creating hurdles in Metro projects, leading to delays and missed deadlines. Roads During the years of rule by the undivided Shiv Sena, Mumbai faced persistent civic issues, including pothole-ridden roads and broken pavements. Flyovers and bridges Several bridges and flyovers were in poor condition and were not maintained adequately. While the Shiv Sena initiated work on many projects, it failed to expedite them in line with citizens’ expectations. Railways Despite having several Members of Parliament, Shiv Sena (UBT) failed to effectively take up key railway-related issues with the Central government to improve Mumbai’s suburban rail network, often referred to as the city’s lifeline. Strategy The Thackeray cousins formally announced their alliance only on December 24, 2024. Tickets were distributed just a day before the nomination-filing deadline. Both leaders held only one rally each in Mumbai, Nashik and Thane, and visited select local offices in Mumbai. Ideally, they should have toured grassroots units after coming together to energise the party cadre. The campaign lacked conviction and often appeared half-hearted. Instead of adopting an inclusive approach, the alliance focused largely on linguistic issues, assuming Marathi votes alone would be sufficient. Little attention was paid to the everyday problems faced by Mumbaikars, which weakened their appeal. (With PTI inputs)
17 January,2026 06:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAhead of the Tata Mumbai Marathon, Mumbai Police on Wednesday issued a advisory and list of traffic curbs at Mumbai Coastal Road, Bandra-Worli Sea Link and key routes in parts of the city. In a traffic notification, Mumbai Traffic Police announced extensive traffic diversions, road closures, and parking restrictions across South and Central Mumbai for the Tata Mumbai Marathon, scheduled to take place on Sunday, January 18, 2026. The annual Mumbai Marathon will feature seven different race categories, including the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10 km Run, Elite Race, Champion with Disability Run, Senior Citizens’ Run, and Dream Run. Thousands of runners are expected to participate, police said.The Marathon route goes through South and Central Mumbai from Azad Maidan, Kalbadevi, D.N. Marg, Tardeo, Worli, Bandra, Dadar and Mahim traffic division. Full Marathon (42.195 km – Amateurs): 5:00 am to 12:30 pm Half Marathon (21.097 km): 5:00 am to 9:10 am 10 km Timed Run: 6:00 am to 8:00 am Elite Marathon Race: 7:00 am to 10:30 am Champion with Disability Run: 7:05 am to 7:45 am Senior Citizens’ Run: 7:25 am to 8:45 am Dream Run: 8:15 am to 11:00 am "Most races will start from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) or nearby locations and pass through Marine Drive, Worli Sea Face, Coastal Road, and Bandra-Worli Sea Link areas," the police said. Full Marathon (42.195 km):For the Full Marathon, traffic restrictions will be in place from 5:00 am to 12:30 pm on January 18. The race will start from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and finish at Mumbai Gymkhana. The marathon route will pass through major South and Central Mumbai roads including D.N. Road, Veer Nariman Road, Madame Cama Road, Marine Drive, Tardeo, Peddar Road, Worli Sea Face, Dr Annie Besant Road, Coastal Road, Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Mahim, Shivaji Park and Siddhivinayak Temple, before returning towards South Mumbai. Several carriageways along the route will be closed to regular vehicular traffic during the race hours, while emergency services will be permitted. Half Marathon (21.097 km):Traffic curbs for the Half Marathon will be enforced from 6:00 am to 9:10 am. The race will begin from the Mahim Reti Bunder Ground, proceed via Mahim Causeway and Swami Vivekananda Road, and move towards Bandra and Worli. Runners will pass through Worli Sea Face, Dr Annie Besant Road, Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan Road, Coastal Road, Haji Ali, Tardeo and Marine Drive, before finishing at Mumbai Gymkhana. Commuters are advised to avoid these routes during the specified hours and use alternate roads or public transport. Road closures and no-entry zones To ensure the safety of runners, several major roads will remain closed to regular traffic from 3:00 am to 2:00 pm on 18 January 2026, except for emergency and essential service vehicles. Under the ‘No Entry’ order, traffic restrictions will be enforced on key roads including M.G. Road, Veer Nariman Road, Madam Cama Road, K.B. Patil Marg, D.N. Road, Walchand Hirachand Marg, Cooperage Road, Maharshi Karve Road, Dorabji Tata Road, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road, Walkeshwar Road, Hughes Road, Pandita Ramabai Marg (southbound) and several stretches of Gopalrao Deshmukh Marg, among others. Specific junctions such as Hutatma Chowk, Regal Junction, Air India Junction, Churchgate Junction, CSMT area, Mafatlal Junction, Cadbury Junction, Gamadia Junction, and Kemps Corner will also see traffic restrictions during the marathon hours. According to the traffic notification, large sections of South Mumbai, Worli, Mahim, and Bandra will also be declared No Vehicular Zones during the marathon hours. No parking restrictions Parking of all types of vehicles will be strictly prohibited from 4:00 am to 2:00 pm on marathon day on roads including M.G. Road, D.N. Road, Marine Drive, Veer Nariman Road, Pedder Road, Worli Sea Face Road, Dr Annie Besant Road, Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan Road, Bandra-Worli Sea Link approach roads. "Designated Pay-and-Park facilities will be available at select BMC parking locations, malls, and open grounds," the police said. Emergency services Ambulances, fire brigade vehicles, police vehicles, and essential service vehicles carrying milk, gas, and vegetables will be allowed to move along the marathon route when required. Public Advisory The Traffic Police have advised citizens to avoid using private vehicles, prefer local trains and public transport and plan their travel well in advance. The police have asked citizens to follow traffic police instructions and signages. "The traffic restrictions are temporary and will remain in force until the completion of the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026 on Sunday," the traffic notification said.
17 January,2026 05:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA 73-year-old woman lost her life after a fire broke out in a residential building near the High Point Hotel in Lokhandwala, Andheri, in Mumbai on Saturday morning, civic officials said. According to the Mumbai Fire Brigade, the incident was reported at around 11:15 am on January 17, 2026. The fire occurred in a closed room on the second floor of a G+7-storey building located near the High Point Hotel. Fire officials said the blaze was confined to Room No. 402 on the second floor. Multiple fire-fighting units were rushed to the spot immediately after the alert was received, and operations to contain the fire were promptly initiated. The fire was brought under control by 12:09 pm, preventing it from spreading to other parts of the structure. A subsequent official update issued at 2:10 pm confirmed that the blaze had been fully extinguished. However, the incident proved fatal for a 73-year-old woman. According to information from the concerned Assistant Medical Officer at Cooper Hospital, the victim, identified as Hiru Chetalani, was declared brought dead. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained and is currently under investigation. Civic authorities said further details would be shared after a thorough assessment of the incident. Thane: Minor transformer fire reported in Devdaya Nagar, no injuries A fire broke out in an electricity transformer in Devdaya Nagar, Thane (West), on Friday afternoon, prompting a swift response from civic and emergency authorities. Officials confirmed that the blaze was fully extinguished within minutes and no injuries were reported. According to the Disaster Management Cell of the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC), the incident was reported at around 12:43 pm on January 17, 2025. The information was received by the control room following a call from a local resident. The fire occurred in a transformer belonging to Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL), also known as Mahavitaran, near Canara Bank, opposite Laxmi Narayan Residency in the Devdaya Nagar area. Soon after the alert, personnel from the Disaster Management Department, MSEDCL staff and the local fire brigade rushed to the spot. One fire engine was deployed to tackle the situation. Firefighters worked in coordination with electricity department officials to ensure the blaze was contained and to prevent any escalation or secondary incidents in the densely populated neighbourhood. Officials said the fire was completely brought under control by around 1:05 pm. As a precautionary measure, the area was secured while cooling operations were carried out and the transformer was inspected for damage. Civic authorities reiterated that there were no casualties or injuries in the incident and confirmed that the situation is now stable. Further assessment of the transformer and restoration-related measures are being undertaken by MSEDCL officials as per standard safety protocols.
17 January,2026 03:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMumbai residents in parts of five civic wards will experience low-pressure or suspended water supply for nearly two days starting January 20, as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation undertakes critical pipeline connection work linked to the Metro Line 7A project. According to the civic body, the work will be carried out from 9 am on Tuesday, January 20, to 5 am on Thursday, January 22, 2026, spanning a total of 44 hours. During this period, water supply will either be reduced or completely shut in parts of G North, K East, S, H East and N wards, with changes in regular supply timings. Reason for the shutdown The disruption is due to cross-connection work on a diverted section of the 2,400 mm diameter Upper Vaitarna main water pipeline in the K East Ward. The pipeline had to be diverted to facilitate construction work for the MMRDA’s Metro Line 7A project. The BMC will now carry out the final connection work on this diverted stretch. Areas affected G North Ward (Dharavi areas): Morning and evening supply zones will receive low-pressure water during revised hours on January 20 and 21. K East Ward (Andheri East and surrounding areas): Several localities, including MIDC, Marol, Chakala, Airport area, SEEPZ and surrounding residential and industrial zones, will face a complete water shutdown on January 20 and 21. Some pockets will receive water at low pressure during evening hours, while a few early-morning supply areas will remain shut on January 21. S Ward (Bhandup West, Vikhroli West, Kanjurmarg West): Multiple areas will receive low-pressure supply, while localities such as Moraji Nagar, Gautam Nagar, Jaybhim Nagar and BEST Nagar will face a complete shutdown during scheduled hours. H East Ward: The entire Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) and Motilal Nagar area will receive low-pressure water late at night on January 20 and 21. N Ward (Ghatkopar and Vikhroli areas): Several residential and commercial zones, including Godrej Compound, R City Mall, Kailash Complex and adjoining localities, will experience low-pressure water supply during regular timings on January 20 and 21. BMC appeal The BMC has urged residents in the affected wards to store sufficient water in advance and use water sparingly during the repair period. As a precautionary measure, citizens have also been advised to boil and filter drinking water for the next few days. The civic administration has appealed for public cooperation while the essential infrastructure work is completed.
17 January,2026 03:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA fire broke out in an electricity transformer in Devdaya Nagar, Thane (West), on Friday afternoon, prompting a swift response from civic and emergency authorities. Officials confirmed that the blaze was fully extinguished within minutes and no injuries were reported. According to the Disaster Management Cell of the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC), the incident was reported at around 12:43 pm on January 17, 2025. The information was received by the control room following a call from a local resident. The fire occurred in a transformer belonging to Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL), also known as Mahavitaran, near Canara Bank, opposite Laxmi Narayan Residency in the Devdaya Nagar area. Soon after the alert, personnel from the Disaster Management Department, MSEDCL staff and the local fire brigade rushed to the spot. One fire engine was deployed to tackle the situation. Firefighters worked in coordination with electricity department officials to ensure the blaze was contained and to prevent any escalation or secondary incidents in the densely populated neighbourhood. Officials said the fire was completely brought under control by around 1:05 pm. As a precautionary measure, the area was secured while cooling operations were carried out and the transformer was inspected for damage. Civic authorities reiterated that there were no casualties or injuries in the incident and confirmed that the situation is now stable. Further assessment of the transformer and restoration-related measures are being undertaken by MSEDCL officials as per standard safety protocols. Mumbai: 73-year-old woman dies in Jogeshwari building fire Meanwhile, a fire broke out in a residential-cum-commercial building near the High Point Hotel in Lokhandwala, Oshiwara, in Mumbai’s Jogeshwari West area on Saturday morning, civic officials said. According to information provided by the Mumbai Fire Brigade, the incident was reported at around 11:15 am on January 17, 2026. The fire occurred in a closed room located on the second floor of a G+7-storey bridge building near the High Point Hotel. Fire officials said the blaze was confined to Room No. 402 on the second floor of the building. Multiple fire-fighting units were rushed to the spot soon after the alert was received, and operations to control the fire were immediately initiated. The fire was successfully extinguished by 12:09 pm, preventing it from spreading to other parts of the structure. An official update on the situation was issued at 2:10 pm, confirming that the blaze had been fully brought under control. However, the incident proved fatal for a 73-year-old woman. As per information received from the concerned Assistant Medical Officer at Cooper Hospital, the victim, identified as Hiru Chetalani, was declared brought dead. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained and is currently under investigation. Civic authorities said further details will be shared after a thorough assessment of the incident.
17 January,2026 02:53 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
