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Man recently released from jail held for robbery on Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway

Man recently released from jail held for robbery on Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway

The accused intercepted a businessman on the highway, robbed him, and later abandoned him at the Kalyan bypass road, he said, adding that the Crime Branch team recovered the stolen car and gold valuables

06 May,2025 11:46 PM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania
Mumbai to get new leachate-free compactors, say BMC officials

Mumbai to get new leachate-free compactors, say BMC officials

The BMC has proposed a service-based contract system for solid waste management. Under this initiative, a unified mechanism will handle waste collection, Dr Ashwini Joshi, Additional Municipal Commissioner said

06 May,2025 11:31 PM IST | Mumbai | Sameer Surve
BMC faces monsoon challenge as Supreme Court orders civic polls in 4 months

BMC faces monsoon challenge as Supreme Court orders civic polls in 4 months

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court directed the State Election Commission to notify the election within four weeks, and an endeavour should be made to complete the process within four months, as per the law that existed in the state prior to 2022

06 May,2025 11:22 PM IST | Mumbai | Sameer Surve
Mumbai-Gandhinagar Vande Bharat train to get 20 coaches, check details

Mumbai-Gandhinagar Vande Bharat train to get 20 coaches, check details

Once introduced, the 20-coach train will benefit more passengers on this already well-patronised Mumbai Central–Gandhinagar Vande Bharat route, Western Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Vineet Abhishek said

06 May,2025 11:06 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Rain, gusty winds hit parts of Mumbai

Rain, gusty winds hit parts of Mumbai

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday afternoon issued a 'yellow alert' for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and some other parts of Maharashtra, predicting thunderstorm and rains

06 May,2025 10:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
WR and CR services affected after rain, winds hit city

WR and CR services affected after rain, winds hit city

Due to rain and wind over the Mumbai Suburban section, train services were affected and running late. A piece of cloth has been reported hanging over the Overhead Equipment (OHE) on the Dahisar Up through line. Some local trains have been temporarily regulated/held up and are running only after ensuring all safety measures, an official said

06 May,2025 10:55 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Water supply in parts of Thane to be affected on May 8 and 9, check details

Water supply in parts of Thane to be affected on May 8 and 9, check details

According to a Thane civic body statement, the water supply will be affected for 24 hours in several areas of Thane during the midnight on Thursday, 8 May 2025, to midnight on Friday, 9 May 2025

06 May,2025 07:48 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
Fadnavis announces '150-day action plan' with focus on e-governance, services

Fadnavis announces '150-day action plan' with focus on e-governance, services

The new initiative follows the completion of the earlier 100-day administrative reform programme, which focused on policy and governance changes, the statement said

06 May,2025 07:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Road concretisation: BMC officials set May 20 deadline for PQC work completion

Road concretisation: BMC officials set May 20 deadline for PQC work completion

To meet the deadline, BMC engineers must visit the work sites, monitor progress, and ensure that contractors follow the timeline. Any issues must be quickly reported to the senior officials, an official statement said

06 May,2025 07:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
India to conduct nationwide security drills on May 7

India to conduct nationwide security drills on May 7

A Ministry of Home Affairs communication stated that the security drills shall include the operationalisation of air-raid warning sirens, training civilians on civil-defence aspects to protect themselves in the event of a "hostile attack" and cleaning bunkers and trenches

06 May,2025 06:12 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

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