According to the Mumbai civic body, the works include repair and pipeline shifting work on the Vaitarna water supply system and will be carried out from 10 am on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, to 10 am on Wednesday, January 28, 2026
State BJP media in-charge Navnath Ban said the recent political developments show that people increasingly associate Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Fadnavis with development
Addressing officials and dignitaries, Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha emphasised over the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology to improve patient facilities and deliver information on central and state health schemes
Addressing senior education officials through an online video conference, Minister Dada Bhuse said the programme would be conducted with great enthusiasm in schools of all managements and all mediums. The minister instructed officials to ensure that students and teachers do not face any inconvenience during the programme
The approvals concern mining activities in Lohardongari near the Ghodazari Wildlife Sanctuary and Marki-Mangli in the Tadoba-Andhari tiger reserve corridor. The leader requested the Union Minister to prioritise conservation, arguing that the potential environmental damage far outweighs any limited revenue benefits
An official statement said that the train number 12933/12934 Karnavati Express, which usually runs between Mumbai Central and Vatva/Ahmedabad, will temporarily originate and terminate at Bandra Terminus instead of Mumbai Central
A new political equation emerged in KDMC in neighbouring Thane district on Wednesday as five corporators of Raj Thackeray-led MNS offered support to Shinde's Shiv Sena, which is in alliance with BJP. The Shiv Sena (UBT) and the MNS fought the civic polls in alliance
Despite repeated appeals and notices, several property owners have continued to ignore tax payments, the civic body said. Taking a firm stand against the non-payments, the civic administration has decided to proceed with action, without any further concessions or relaxations for defaulters
The crackdown is not limited to construction sites, the statement said, adding that the BMC’s Public Health Department has been instructed to issue stop-work notices to bakeries and other units that violate emission, fuel use, and smoke standards
Under the initiative, shortcomings in the justice delivery chain are being addressed, with a focus on clearing backlogs and accelerating case analysis under the new criminal laws. By the end of December, a total of 3,96,879 cases were disposed of, bringing the pending count down to 79,542
The flyover, being built on Keshavrao Khadye Marg, is the first cable-stayed bridge constructed by the BMC over railway tracks. It will connect Saat Rasta to Mahalaxmi Racecourse, easing traffic congestion in the busy area close to Mahalaxmi railway station
A 70-year-old man from Mulund, Mumbai, was cheated of Rs 40 lakh by cyber fraudsters who threatened him with a ‘digital arrest’ using a fake drugs-in-parcel story. Police have registered an FIR and are investigating the scam
The flyover, being built on Keshavrao Khadye Marg, is the first cable-stayed bridge constructed by the BMC over railway tracks. It will connect Saat Rasta to Mahalaxmi Racecourse, easing traffic congestion in the busy area close to Mahalaxmi railway station
22 January,2026 06:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA 70-year-old man from Mulund, Mumbai, was cheated of Rs 40 lakh by cyber fraudsters who threatened him with a ‘digital arrest’ using a fake drugs-in-parcel story. Police have registered an FIR and are investigating the scam
22 January,2026 06:20 PM IST | Mumbai | PTIAmong the remaining 17 municipal corporations, nine mayoral posts have been reserved for women under the general category, while eight posts fall under the open general category
22 January,2026 05:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAccording to an official MMRDA statement, the agreements were signed in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and form part of a record-breaking investment mobilisation at WEF 2026, where cumulative commitments to MMRDA have reached USD 226.65 billion, the highest in the Authority’s 51-year history
22 January,2026 05:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMumbai is witnessing a wave of devotion today as Magh Ganesh Chaturthi—also known as Ganesh Jayanti or Maghi Ganpati—is being celebrated with traditional fervour. The city’s spiritual focus is firmly on the Shree Siddhivinayak Temple, home to the revered Navasacha Ganpati
22 January,2026 02:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
Maharashtra on Thursday announced the reservation for mayoral posts in 29 municipal corporations in state, days after the conclusion of civic polls. Pics/Special Arrangement
The programme, guided by School Education Minister Dadaji Bhuse, aims to strengthen physical safety, mental resilience and national values among students
22 January,2026 01:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai’s Central and Western Railways are upgrading the suburban network with new corridors beyond Kalyan, 15-car local trains, and station revamps, says WR and CR chief Vivek Kumar Gupta in an exclusive interview to mid-day.com
22 January,2026 01:35 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Mumbai’s mayoral post has been reserved for the open women category after the Urban Development Department’s lottery draw on Thursday. The decision clears the way for the majority party to name the next mayor following BMC elections 2026 results
22 January,2026 01:27 PM IST | Mumbai | Eeshanpriya MS
Ahead of the KDMC mayoral election, five MNS Corporators have extended their support to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, strengthening the BJP–Shiv Sena alliance. The move is seen as a setback for Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT)
22 January,2026 12:25 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
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The owners of a bar at the center of a deadly New Year’s fire at a Swiss ski resort are now under intense scrutiny as investigators launch a criminal probe. The blaze broke out during a packed celebration in Crans-Montana, quickly turning into a deadly flashover that left little time for escape. Police have interviewed the bar’s French owners, examining whether the venue complied with fire safety regulations.
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