In a significant anti-encroachment operation, authorities successfully removed 80 unauthorised slum structures from the east side of Borivali, between kilometre markers 34/18 and 35/05. (Pics/Railways) (Text/Rajendra B. Aklekar)
01 May,2025 02:07 PM IST | ronak mastakarThe smooth movement of the traffic on Elphinstone Bridge was disrupted on Friday evening, hours before the structure's closure, after residents staged a protest. Some locals fear that once the bridge is demolished, their homes will be lost and hence, on Friday evening, gathered at the bridge to stop its closure (PICS/ASHISH RAJE)
25 April,2025 10:45 PM IST | Divya NairSeveral residents of Parel on Friday evening gathered at the Elphinstone Bridge in Mumbai to protest as the civic officials began preparations to shut down the the crucial route in the area. Pics/Ashish Raje, Rajendra B. Aklekar and Anushree Gaikwad
25 April,2025 09:26 PM IST | Asif Ali SayedAs Mumbai undergoes one of its largest infrastructure overhauls in recent history, persons with disabilities (PwDs) are struggling to cope with dug-up roads and broken footpaths. Despite the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, mandating accessible infrastructure, Mumbai’s streets and public spaces remain largely non-compliant. The needs of over four lakh disabled citizens are being sidelined amid chaotic civic works. (Pics/Shadab Khan, Satej Shinde, Atul Kamble, Bharat Soni)
25 April,2025 05:11 PM IST | Anushree GaikwadThe Elphinstone Bridge, connecting Parel and Prabhadevi, will be shut for vehicular traffic on Friday at 9 pm, officials said. Pics/Ashish Raje (Story/Rajendra B. Aklekar)
24 April,2025 05:53 PM IST | Asif Ali SayedIn a significant milestone for city’s expanding metro network, the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) ‘Disha’ working on the Mumbai Metro Line 7A corridor achieved a breakthrough on Thursday, completing a key section of the underground tunnel. Pics/CMO
17 April,2025 02:59 PM IST | Asif Ali SayedThe Mumbai Water Tanker Association (MWTA) has suspended its operations indefinitely across the city in protest against a spate of notices issued by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to owners of private wells from which the tankers draw water (Pics/ASHISH RAJE/ ATUL KAMBLE/ SHADAB KHAN)
10 April,2025 07:07 PM IST | Anushree GaikwadFrom Bandra to Walkeshwar, catch a glimpse of the city’s breathtaking aerial views of infrastructure. Pics/Rane Ashish
10 April,2025 06:17 PM IST | Anushree GaikwadWater tankers were seen parked in the city after the Mumbai Water Tanker Association (MWTA) announced plans to go on strike from Thursday, protesting the Central Ground Water Authority’s (CGWA) directive mandating licences for groundwater extraction. The association claims the move will disrupt both commercial operations and key government infrastructure projects (PICS/SHADAB KHAN)
09 April,2025 08:04 PM IST | Divya NairThe Ulemas of Handiwala Masjid and Raza Academy protested against the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 at Bhendi Bazar, Mumbai, on Thursday. They said they have also sought legal advice against the bill. Pic/ Anurag Ahire
03 April,2025 05:07 PM IST | Anushree GaikwadADVERTISEMENT