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Bombay HC raises concern over poor construction of slum redevelopment buildings

Bombay HC raises concern over poor construction of slum redevelopment buildings

A division bench of Justices G S Kulkarni and Somasekhar Sunderesan said such slum redevelopment buildings were constructed in a congested manner, with no space between them, cutting off ventilation and sunlight

Mumbai lakes supplying water to the city hit 98.55 per cent capacity

The civic body's data on the Mumbai lakes indicates that Tansa's water level is 97.51 per cent. 97.24 per cent of the water stock is accessible at Modak-Sagar

20 September,2024 11:07 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Mumbai Weather Update: Expect Light Showers Throughout the Day

A high tide of about 4.70 metres, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said on Friday, would be hitting Mumbai at 1.02 pm. The civic body also said a low tide of about 0.06 metres is expected at 7.17 pm on Friday

20 September,2024 10:58 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Pune International Airport to launch daily flights to Dubai starting October 27

Murlidhar Mohol, the Minister of State for Civil Aviation, confirmed the development and also expressed his enthusiasm for the enhanced air travel options

20 September,2024 10:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari
Watch: Massive crowds swarm Apple Store in Mumbai's BKC for iPhone 16 launch

Watch: Massive crowds swarm Apple Store in Mumbai's BKC for iPhone 16 launch

Enthusiasm for the new models is high, with various outlets across the country experiencing long queues of eager customers; visual from the Apple Store in Mumbai's BKC shows a large crowd gathered to purchase the iPhone 16

20 September,2024 10:11 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Mahalaxmi Racecourse will allow 18 lakh square feet of area for construction

As the BMC published a notification inviting suggestions and objections for the proposed modification for the redevelopment of the Mahalaxmi racecourse, it is revealed how much area will be available to construct due to the massive space available at the Mahalaxmi racecourse

20 September,2024 10:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Prajakta Kasale

Mumbai: Man takes own life after alleged threat of false rape accusation

He had left home to buy milk but never returned, prompting his family to start searching for him; they later received a call from the railway police informing them of his death

20 September,2024 09:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Apoorva Agashe

CR to spend Rs 5 cr in upgrades to ensure Matheran toy train runs during monsoon

Passenger services between Neral and Aman Lodge from June to 15th October during the monsoon every year; shuttle services between Matheran and Aman Lodge will continue to run as per the current schedule in force

20 September,2024 09:29 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar

Mumbai: Slab of 70-year-old two-storey building collapses in Malad, two injured

Two individuals working in the readymade garment industry fell with the collapsing slab and sustained minor injuries; fortunately, no one was in the ground-floor office at the time of the collapse

20 September,2024 07:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan

Tailstrike of Indigo aircraft raises serious concerns

Incident happened during take-off from Delhi to Bengaluru; probe underway to find out why the aircraft didn’t make emergency landing

20 September,2024 07:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari

Mumbai: ‘Cardiologist aims to train more rail staffers to save lives’

After WR staffer saves man’s life with defibrillator in August, trainer Dr Akshay Mehta to extend his teaching to another 20 stations across the city

20 September,2024 07:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Eshan Kalyanikar

Voices against transfer premium charges grow in Navi Mumbai

Residents fed up of hefty charges levied on resale of properties including flats and shops

20 September,2024 07:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar Menon
Mumbai: ‘Cardiologist aims to train more rail staffers to save lives’

Mumbai: ‘Cardiologist aims to train more rail staffers to save lives’

After WR staffer saves man’s life with defibrillator in August, trainer Dr Akshay Mehta to extend his teaching to another 20 stations across the city

20 September,2024 07:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Eshan Kalyanikar
Voices against transfer premium charges grow in Navi Mumbai

Voices against transfer premium charges grow in Navi Mumbai

Residents fed up of hefty charges levied on resale of properties including flats and shops

20 September,2024 07:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar Menon
Mumbai: Email hack scuttles 18-year-old’s MBBS aspirations

Mumbai: Email hack scuttles 18-year-old’s MBBS aspirations

Emails sent to Polish embassy resulted in the 18-year-old student’s visa application being rejected; teenager lodges complaint with police

20 September,2024 07:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Faizan Khan
Mumbai: Khar residents fear return of sleepless nights

Mumbai: Khar residents fear return of sleepless nights

Locals from 20 buildings on 17th Road write to BMC chief, rope in local MLAs to ensure restaurant that shut down in January, does not reopen

20 September,2024 07:08 AM IST | Mumbai | Prajakta Kasale
Mumbai: Tree census for Gargai dam to be completed in October

Mumbai: Tree census for Gargai dam to be completed in October

As per new plan, 40 per cent fewer trees may be affected at the Tansa sanctuary

20 September,2024 07:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Prajakta Kasale
Mid-Day Impact | Mumbai: CCTV surveillance to curb debris dumping in Versova

Mid-Day Impact | Mumbai: CCTV surveillance to curb debris dumping in Versova

Cameras will be installed in five zones, including Versova, Thane, and Navi Mumbai, to safeguard coastal areas, monitor illegal activities

20 September,2024 07:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav

Ganesh Visarjan 2024: ‘Noise lower than last year, but still above limit’

Ganesh Visarjan 2024: ‘Noise lower than last year, but still above limit’

Noise levels during Ganesh visarjan reached a peak of 115 dB, primarily due to firecrackers, while Eid-e-Milad recorded 101 dB, with loudspeakers driving up noise levels

20 September,2024 06:58 AM IST | Mumbai | Dipti Singh

Exclusive | Thane: ‘Buildings must not switch off exhaust systems overnight’

Exclusive | Thane: ‘Buildings must not switch off exhaust systems overnight’

As employees of 16-floor Thane building trudge up the stairs day after blaze, fire chief Girish Zalke has a crucial preventive tip for building managers

20 September,2024 06:53 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer Surve

Mumbai Diary: Friday Dossier

Mumbai Diary: Friday Dossier

The city - sliced, diced and served with a dash of sauce

20 September,2024 06:49 AM IST | Mumbai | Team mid-day

Dev Corpora Fire: High-rise’s shut exhaust system led to rapid fire spread

    Dev Corpora Fire: High-rise’s shut exhaust system led to rapid fire spread

    The reason behind the Dev Corpora building Fire has been revealed after the investigations. A massive fire broke out on the 11th floor of Dev Corporate commercial building in Khopat, Thane West on 17th September. Ten people were rescued from the site and the fire was extinguished by 4am. No injuries were reported. Officials said the blaze occurred at the Jijau Foundation office, located on the 11th floor of a building near Cadbury Junction in Khopat, around 11:51pm on Tuesday night leading to heavy smoke inside the building. Thane's Chief Fire Officer Girish Zalke on Thursday said that smoke generated by the fire that broke out on the 11th floor of the Dev Corpora building on Tuesday night spread rapidly as the high-rise’s exhaust system had been shut.

    20 September,2024 01:00 PM IST
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