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Indian Rock Python rescued near human settlement in Aarey Milk Colony
A six-foot-long Indian Rock Python was rescued near a human settlement in Aarey Milk Colony by wildlife rescuer Aditya Shinde. The snake was safely relocated to its natural habitat, highlighting the importance of conservation efforts
02 April,2025 11:31 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
Mid-Day Impact
How Mid-Day made an impact
Your favourite newspaper has always had its finger on the pulse of Mumbai, perfectly reflecting the city’s dreams, troubles, and victories. Here’s a list of reports on the remarkable impact the newspaper has had in March on orchestrating change in the city
01 April,2025 12:52 PM IST | Mumbai | Team mid-day
Rare Brown Hawk-Owl sighted in Goregaon East society near Aarey
Residents of a housing society in Gokuldham, Goregaon East, were astonished after hearing a strange bird call at night. Wildlife naturalist Mahesh Yadav identified it as a Brown Hawk-Owl, a species usually found in Aarey and SGNP. The sighting underscores the importance of conserving Mumbai’s green spaces
27 March,2025 12:37 PM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
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MID-DAY IMPACT: PWD starts rectification work on Aarey’s faulty CC roads
Repairs begin after mid-day exposes flaws in newly concreted stretches
26 March,2025 10:53 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
Shoddy work? Newly built Aarey roads in Mumbai already falling apart
At one spot, concrete surface has started peeling off, residents fear that it might get washed away during the monsoon season
25 March,2025 09:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
Mumbai: Now, ‘watchers’ to help prevent wildfires in Aarey, SGNP
Between February 1 and March 21, at least 10 incidents of forest fire have taken place in the patch in Aarey; officials said most incidents of wildfires are manmade
22 March,2025 10:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
Int'l Day of Forests: Mumbai's eco-warriors dive into how the city treat jungles
On International Day of Forests today, four Mumbaikars rooted in the heart of Aarey Forest share their insights and untold stories
21 March,2025 11:02 AM IST | Mumbai | Devashish Kamble
Mumbai Metro Aqua Line timings restricted on Holi 2025, check details
Mumbai Metro line will be operational from 8:30 am to 10:30 pm instead of its usual timings
13 March,2025 11:21 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
PWD works on Aarey roads as survey identifies 43 wildlife crossing points
Urban Joint Forest Management Committees identifies 43 animal crossing points, urges speed breakers. To mitigate this risk, UJFMC members surveyed the roads and identified 43 wildlife crossing points where speed breakers would help reduce accidents. The location details and GPS coordinates have been shared
05 March,2025 07:51 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
Mumbai: Aarey cops want signal, speed breakers to rein in speeding motorists
Demand follows an increase in number of speeding-related accidents on key road that was recently concreted, as highlighted by mid-day; Senior Police Inspector Ravindra Patil urged the authorities to install rumblers and speed breakers on the main Aarey road
25 February,2025 10:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav