On September 12, Maharastra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, along with his deputies Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, officially opened a new ‘bow-string’ arch bridge. This bridge connects Mumbai's Coastal Road with the Bandra Worli Sea Link (BWSL). It is a significant milestone in the development of Mumbai’s infrastructure. The new arch bridge is impressive in size, weighing about 4,000 metric tonnes and stretching roughly 140 meters in length. This bridge is part of a larger project that aims to improve travel in Mumbai. The Coastal Road is currently open to traffic from 7am to 11pm on weekdays. This major project, costing approximately Rs 14,000 crore, is designed to create a direct link between the Coastal Road and the Bandra-Worli Sea Link. This connection is expected to significantly cut down travel time. Before the bridge, it could take between 45 minutes to an hour to drive from Marine Drive to Bandra. With the new bridge, this journey will be reduced to just 10 minutes. This will make commuting much more convenient and comfortable for Mumbai’s residents. The construction of Mumbai Coastal Road project which is 10.58 kilometers long, started in October 2018. It is set to enhance the overall commuting experience by easing traffic congestion and providing a quicker route between different parts of the city.
12 September,2024 06:01 PM IST
The Bandra Fair 2024 is currently going on in the Mumbai city. It is an annual festival that celebrates the birth of the Virgin Mary and takes place at the Mount Mary Church, also known as the Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount. Over 300 years old, this fair is a lively and vibrant part of Mumbai’s cultural scene, drawing people from all walks of life. The fair is indeed a feast. Imagine strolling through colorful stalls offering everything from delicious sweets and tangy snacks to trendy clothes, bags, and accessories. It’s a shopper’s paradise with something for everyone. You can also find a variety of community foods, making it a perfect spot to explore different flavors and treats. But the fun doesn’t stop there! The Bandra Fair is packed with thrilling rides that will make you feel like a kid again. Whether you’re looking to pay your respects, indulge in tasty goodies, or just soak up the festive vibes, this fair has it all. It’s a fantastic mix of tradition and fun that brings people together, celebrating Mumbai’s rich blend of faith, culture, and community. So, whether you’re a local or a visitor, make sure to check out the Bandra Fair. It’s a must-visit event that captures the spirit of Mumbai like nothing else!
11 September,2024 07:00 PM IST
Amid the ongoing Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Mumbai’s Bandra saw a huge rally supporting INDIA Alliance. Hundreds of AAP, Congress and Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction party workers were spotted rooting for their leaders. INDIA bloc supporters vehemently opposed Prime Minister Narendra Modi securing another term in office and highlighted issues like inflation, unemployment, communal rites and the threat to changing of constitution if BJP comes into power for the third time.
02 May,2024 06:43 PM IST
Amid the ongoing Lok Sabha Election 2024, the filing of nominations at the Mumbai Suburban District Collectorate in Bandra East led to a substantial traffic jam in the area on Thursday morning. Bhushan Patil, Congress candidate for the Mumbai North constituency, and Amol Kirtikar, the Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate from Mumbai North West Lok Sabha constituency, submitted their nominations for the general elections. The traffic restrictions near the Mumbai Suburban District Collectorate in Bandra East will remain in effect until tomorrow.
02 May,2024 03:43 PM IST
Ayan Mukerji managed to bring the stars of his own films together for a casual outing. Excitement surged when videos of the cast of War 2 and Brahmastra meeting for a dinner came out. Hrithik Roshan was accompanied by his girlfriend, Saba Azad. Alia Bhatt wore a floral dress while Jr NTR, Ranbir Kapoor, and Karan Johar—all in black—showed up together.
29 April,2024 04:13 PM IST
BMC's Mumbai Coastal Road Project Arch String Girder (Bridge) was successfully installed on April 26. After a lot of anticipation finally, Mumbai Coastal Road Project and Bandra-Worli Sea Link got connected successfully. Earlier, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) allocated Rs 3200 crore for its ambitious Mumbai Coastal Road project in its 2022-23 budget. As per BMC data, the coastal road project got the highest share of budget allocation by BMC for the year 2022-23 at 17 per cent. This will benefit commuters, especially during peak hours in the morning and the evening when there's heavy traffic. Speaking to ANI, General Manager Planning of Hindustan Construction Company, Pawan Padiyar said, “The Bandra-Worli Sea Link was also constructed by Hindustan Construction Company, one of the iconic project in Mumbai. We are glad this time also we have constructed this iconic bridge for costal road. It is also adjacent to Bandra-Worli Sea Link. It is changing the aesthetics of Mumbai.” He further informed about the materials that were used in constructing this massive bridge.
27 April,2024 11:32 AM IST
In the ongoing investigations into the Salman Khan House firing incident, shocking details have emerged. A probe revealed that the shooters targeted Salman Khan during Eid at his Panvel farmhouse; but plan was foiled as Eid bash was cancelled due to a recent family wedding. The Mumbai Crime Branch recovered four magazines and 17 live rounds from Tapi River in Surat. In a shocking incident, two unidentified men opened fire outside actor Salman Khan's residence in Bandra earlier this month. During investigations, the accused admitted to throwing the guns into the Tapi River in Gujarat's Surat after firing outside Salman's Galaxy Apartment home.
23 April,2024 03:53 PM IST
After the Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility behind the firing at superstar Salman Khan's Mumbai residence, Rakhi Sawant, who shares a close rapport with the actor, came out in his support and pleaded for his life to be spared. In a video shared on social media, Rakhi, who has been a constant on the reality show 'Bigg Boss' was seen breaking down on camera. She said that Salman has helped her on multiple occasions financially. Watch the video for more.
16 April,2024 11:20 AM IST | Mumbai
The Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested 2 suspects involved in the shooting outside Salman Khan's residence in Bandra. The victims who are identified as Vicky Gupta and Sagar Pal were arrested from Bhuj in Gujarat where they had escaped after the incident. Gupta and Pal belong to Champaran in Bihar. They are now being brought to Mumbai for further questioning about their motive and if they were tasked by someone to carry the shooting..For the unversed, on 14th of April, a shooting happened in the early hours of Sunday after motorcycle-borne shooters opened fire outside Galaxy Apartments. Police said the suspects had their faces covered and the incident was a planned one. A total of four rounds were fired by the accused and a live cartridge was recovered from the spot. Khan was present in his home at the time of the incident, the police said, adding that the bullets were fired into the air. "The shooters have been captured in CCTV footage at the Bandra railway station" said the Police. In the CCTV footage, the shooters were seen firing towards the actor's house. The accused were carrying bags and wore helmets. Sunday's incident is reportedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which has previously threatened Salman Khan.
16 April,2024 11:17 AM IST
In regards to the Salman Khan house firing case, two men who were captured on CCTV firing gunshots outside the residence of Bollywood actor Salman Khan in Mumbai on Sunday are suspected to be from Haryana's Gurugram and belong to gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's gang. One of the individuals, identified as Vishal, is reportedly associated with the notorious Bishnoi gang member Rohit Godara, known for his involvement in a string of violent crimes. CCTV footage revealed that both individuals sported caps and carried backpacks. Additionally, the clip showed them firing towards the actor's residence. One of the suspects donned a white t-shirt paired with a black jacket and denim pants, while the other was attired in a red t-shirt with denim pants. Khan had in the past received at least two threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi-Goldy Brar gang. The gang has been targeting the actor because of his alleged involvement in the 1998 blackbuck killing case in Rajasthan.
15 April,2024 11:25 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
