In a heartbreaking incident, 45-year-old Vimal Gaikwad lost her life after falling into an uncovered drain on MIDC Central Road, opposite Veravali Reservoir No. 3, Andheri. Her niece, Dipali Bansode, holds the government responsible, citing that Vimal was the sole breadwinner of the Gaikwad family, which includes her husband, Appasaheb, a slow learner with low vision. The BMC has since covered the drain, but the family’s grief remains. Watch to learn more about this tragic accident during Mumbai Rains and the calls for accountability.
28 September,2024 11:29 AM 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
Mumbai Coastal Road Project Phase 1 will be opened up for the public to use in a few days from now bringing a much respite to Mumbaikars from the unimaginable traffic on the South-bound route. Made at a cost of more than 12,000 crores, this project is a pathbreaker in Mumbai infrastructure. This project will not only unveil Mumbai’s mega coastal infrastructure as tool to commute faster but also an infra upgrade with numerous world-class facilities on offer. What is the route of Phase 1 of Mumbai Coastal Road Project and what all it has to offer you? Watch the video to know more.
09 March,2024 12:58 PM IST
Explore Mumbai's monumental clean-up effort with Juhi Chawla, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, Governor of Maharashtra Ramesh Bais, Mumbai Municipal Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal, Mrs. Chitra Wagh, Mr. Chirag Patil as they participate in the 'Swachhata Hi Seva' program. Witness the students' and police officials' dedication to environmental stewardship during this nationwide cleanliness drive Swachhata Hi Seva, paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi on Gandhi Jayanti 2023.
01 October,2023 04:54 PM IST
The term of the municipal house ended on March 7, 2022. Since then, Mumbai has been governed by an administrator in the absence of corporators. Are civic councillors really the crucial link between the administration and the people. Do citizens even need them in the era of social media and helplines?Mid-day asks various stakeholders - including citizens, town planners, experts, activists, ALMs and former corporators. Mid-day for Mumbai Roundtables is a series of discussions held with a panel of experts from across industries to discuss the current affairs and the future plans of the city.
07 August,2023 02:30 PM IST | Mumbai
Sunday mid-day presents a stunning walkthrough video of Gorai, Mumbai's Mangrove Park, a new haven for nature enthusiasts to explore and discover the city's unique flora and fauna. With breathtaking views and educational programs, the park is sure to become a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. Join us on this virtual tour and discover the wonders of this beautiful park before its opening.
26 March,2023 03:19 PM IST
A fire broke out in the Dharavi's Kamla Nagar slums early morning on Wednesday. The cause of the fire is yet ascertained. As per BMC's information, the fire was noticed by residents, who informed the Mumbai Fire Brigade department. No injuries have been reported so far. Further investigation of the incident is underway.
22 February,2023 02:51 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Mumbai campus of Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah Arabic Academy, the principal educational institute of the Dawoodi Bohra Community at Marol in suburban Andheri on February 10. Addressing the inauguration function, PM Modi said he was attending the inauguration event as a family member and not as the prime minister and he has been connected to the Dawoodi Bohra Community for four generations. “Coming to you all feels like coming to a family. I saw your video today. I have a complaint. You repeatedly said prime minister or chief minister. I am your family member, am neither a prime minister here nor a chief minister. I consider myself fortunate that I have something that few have. I have been connected to this family for 4 generations. All 4 generations have visited my home,” PM Modi said
11 February,2023 02:32 PM IST
The Uddhav Thackeray led Shiv Sena (UBT) announced its alliance with Prakash Ambedkar-led Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) for the upcoming BMC Elections. Sharing the stage with Prakash Ambedkar, Uddhav Thackeray said we have joined hands with (VBA) to keep the democracy alive. We have come together with the idea of 'country first' and in a bid to keep democracy alive. Uddhav Thackeray criticized Modi’s visit to Mumbai. He said the BJP remembers the poor at the time of elections, later forget about their existence. Prakash Ambedkar and I are here today to form an alliance. My grandfather and Prakash Ambedkar's grandfather were colleagues and they fought against the social issues at that time. Thackeray and Ambedkar have a history. Now their future generations are here to fight on the current issues of the country. Babasaheb Ambedkar's grandson Prakash Ambedkar said the alliance marks the "beginning of new politics" in the country. Shiv Shakti and Bhim Shakti are coming together for a better future. None of us is leaving our religion behind but carrying forward the history our families share
24 January,2023 03:18 PM IST | Mumbai
Coastal Road Project
The demands of Mumbai’s fishermen community have finally been heard. Worli’s fishermen & BMC have reached a common ground. Fishermen from Worli were protesting against the width of the proposed navigation span which was part of the coastal road project. Members of the fishing community had demanded that the width of the span should be increased to 200m, after rounds of protests & BMC’s refusal to accept their demands Shinde-Fadnavis government setup a new technical. Senior officials associated with the Coastal Road project stated that after multiple assessments and technical visits, the decision to increase the gap was taken. There’s joy & celebration across Mumbai’s fishing community, the Kolis in Worli & Mumbai are in celebration mood.
15 December,2022 07:29 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
