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80 unauthorised slums cleared in Borivali during joint anti-encroachment drive

80 unauthorised slums cleared in Borivali during joint anti-encroachment drive

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 mastakar
Traffic disrupted as Parel residents protest against Elphinstone Bridge closure

Traffic disrupted as Parel residents protest against Elphinstone Bridge closure

The 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 Nair
IN PHOTOS: Residents protest against closure of Elphinstone Bridge in Mumbai

IN PHOTOS: Residents protest against closure of Elphinstone Bridge in Mumbai

Several 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 Sayed
IN PHOTOS: mid-day reveals how civic works ignore accessibility laws

IN PHOTOS: mid-day reveals how civic works ignore accessibility laws

As 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 Gaikwad
IN PHOTOS: Elphinstone Bridge in Mumbai set to be shut for traffic

IN PHOTOS: Elphinstone Bridge in Mumbai set to be shut for traffic

The 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 Sayed
IN PHOTOS: Mumbai Metro Line 7A tunnel breakthrough

IN PHOTOS: Mumbai Metro Line 7A tunnel breakthrough

In 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 Sayed
IN PHOTOS: Mumbai left high and dry as tanker associations suspend water supply

IN PHOTOS: Mumbai left high and dry as tanker associations suspend water supply

The 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 Gaikwad
IN PHOTOS: Mid-Day archives | 9 stunning aerial shots showcasing Mumbai’s

IN PHOTOS: Mid-Day archives | 9 stunning aerial shots showcasing Mumbai’s

From 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 Gaikwad
IN PHOTOS: Water crisis looms over Mumbai as tanker associations declare strike

IN PHOTOS: Water crisis looms over Mumbai as tanker associations declare strike

Water 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 Nair
IN PHOTOS: Ulemas of Handiwala Masjid protest against Waqf Amendment Bill 2024

IN PHOTOS: Ulemas of Handiwala Masjid protest against Waqf Amendment Bill 2024

The 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 Gaikwad

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