shot-button
Loader

Western Suburbs

Articles

Pedestrian crushed to death by JCB in Andheri

Pedestrian crushed to death by JCB in Andheri

The victim, Vijay Poojari, was a resident of Jogeshwari, and worked as a clerk at a private company. Around 12.30 pm, when he was at Veera Desai Road, a JCB coming from the wrong side ran over him

08 May,2025 06:49 PM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania
Mumbai civic body looks to expedite road concretisation work in western suburbs

Mumbai civic body looks to expedite road concretisation work in western suburbs

On the Marve Road stretch in Malad – where expansion joints were filled using polysulphide instead of bitumen – additional civic commissioner Abhijit Bangar observed that as the material dries easily, blends well with concrete and is cost-effective. He called for a feasibility study on its wider usage

07 May,2025 10:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
BMC insists on field dry density tests for quality concrete roads

BMC insists on field dry density tests for quality concrete roads

Additional Municipal Commissioner (Projects) Abhijit Bangar also raised concerns over the impact of road-widening works near LIC Colony on the Ayappa Mandir Road in Borivali (West), where several trees were found to be affected

17 April,2025 09:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
T20 Mumbai League: Rohit Sharma set to be face of event

T20 Mumbai League: Rohit Sharma set to be face of event

Currently, the Team India stars are busy featuring in the IPL 2025. The T20 Mumbai League will kickstart on May 25. It is also being learnt that the MCA is looking to pay Rs 15 lakh to the icon players in the event

17 April,2025 04:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Everyone must become a firefighter in their own way

Everyone must become a firefighter in their own way

The announcement was made during a solemn tribute programme held at the Mumbai Fire Brigade headquarters in Byculla on National Fire Service Day on Monday, April 14.

16 April,2025 06:43 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
Mumbai: Man killed, two family members injured in attack for opposing drug

Mumbai: Man killed, two family members injured in attack for opposing drug

A 40-year-old man was killed and two relatives injured in Bandra after he opposed drug peddling; four accused have been arrested for the brutal attack inside his home

11 April,2025 12:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai: Three years later, BMC to install more trash lifters in city nullahs

Mumbai: Three years later, BMC to install more trash lifters in city nullahs

Environmentalists slam civic body for years-long delay despite visible nullah pollution and NGT mandate in 2022; civic officials explained that trash booms are floating nets that help stop plastic, thermocol, and other debris from flowing into creeks or the sea

07 April,2025 07:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer Surve
Mumbai: BMC prioritises completion of concreting works across western suburbs

Mumbai: BMC prioritises completion of concreting works across western suburbs

Additional Municipal Commissioner (Projects) Abhijit Bangar has directed officials to adopt an 'end-to-end' approach, ensuring entire roads are completed rather than working in scattered patches

28 March,2025 04:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai Police return missing, stolen valuables worth Rs 3 crore to citizens

Mumbai Police return missing, stolen valuables worth Rs 3 crore to citizens

During an event in Juhu, the police returned a total of 184 stolen and missing items such as cash, mobile phones, gold jewellery, vehicles, watches, and other belongings to the owners

22 March,2025 07:52 PM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania
Mumbai's western suburbs reports two major fires

Mumbai's western suburbs reports two major fires

A fire broke out in the duct of the 17th floor of a building in Powai and an another fire broke out in the industrial area of Shanti Nagar in Andheri East

20 March,2025 08:28 PM IST | Mumbai | Sameer Surve

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK