Downpour slows down traffic in city
By Suraj Ojha, Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON JUL 28, 2020 11:41 PM IST
Traffic movement across south Mumbai was affected as waterlogging was reported at many areas after heavy rains on Tuesday morning.
Madhukar Pandey joint commissioner of police (traffic), said, “Due to heavy rains, traffic movement is slow at seven locations.”
According to the Mumbai traffic department, waterlogging at Worli Naka, Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan Marg, Rakhangi petrol pump in Worli, near Sardar Hotel in Lalbaug, outside Sobo Central in Haji Ali, and near Mahalakshmi temple caused traffic snarls in these areas.
The road outside Byculla police station and Hindmata slip road were closed, and traffic was diverted onto the bridges at both locations, said traffic police.
Maharashtra gram panchayat polls: BJP, Congress, Shiv Sena, NCP claim victory
By Surendra P Gangan and Pradip Kumar Maitra, Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON JAN 19, 2021 01:44 AM IST
Amid claims of victory by all four key parties in Maharashtra, partners in the ruling Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi – Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Congress – won 58% of the 12,711 gram panchayats that went to polls on January 15
Mumbai: Over 800 students with 80% and above secure FYJC seats after five admission rounds
By Ankita Bhatkhande, Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON JAN 19, 2021 01:39 AM IST
More than 800 students who secured 80% and above in their SSC board (Class 10) exams in 2020 secured admissions to junior colleges in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) under the ongoing first-come, first0served (FCFS) rounds
Maharashtra govt rejects General Motors’ plea to close Talegaon plant
By Kanchan Chaudhari, Mumbai
UPDATED ON JAN 19, 2021 01:35 AM IST
The employees’ union had contended that the Talegaon plant was sold by the company to Great Wall Motors (GWM), a Chinese auto giant, but a closure application was filed with the state government to get rid of the employees working at the plant
Mumbai Metro-4 coaches: Bombardier lowest bidder, Chinese manufacturer ‘non-responsive’
By Tanushree Venkatraman, Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON JAN 19, 2021 01:31 AM IST
Canadian company Bombardier has emerged as the lowest bidder for manufacturing 234 coaches for the Metro-4 (Wadala-Thane-Kasarvadavli) and its extension line 4A (Kasarvadavli-Gaimukh)
Application seeking action for contempt against Kangana Ranaut filed in Bombay HC
By HT Correspondent, Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON JAN 19, 2021 01:28 AM IST
An interim application has been filed in the Bombay high court (HC), seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against actor Kangana Ranaut for lowering the dignity of the court by tweeting and posting a video of her visit to Bandra police station on January 8
Senate member files petition against new University of Mumbai registrar
By HT Correspondent, Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON JAN 19, 2021 01:25 AM IST
Days after the new registrar took charge at the University of Mumbai (MU) amidst protests from several university officials including the vice-chancellor, a senate member on Monday moved the Bombay high court (HC) against the government appointment
Mumbai civic body to restart vaccination drive from Tuesday
By Mehul R Thakkar, Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON JAN 19, 2021 01:24 AM IST
While the civic body claimed the application is now functional and they are undertaking tests by sending text messages to vaccine beneficiaries, it plans to conduct the vaccination drive only four days a week — Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
BMC demolishes chimneys of Kalbadevi gold processing units after complaints of pollution
By Priyanka Sahoo, Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON JAN 19, 2021 01:21 AM IST
Around 40 chimneys at gold processing units in Kalbadevi have been demolished by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in the past month following complaints of pollution from residents in the area
Mumbai EOW registers FIR against Telugu channel for causing loss to actor-producer
By Vijay Kumar Yadav, Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON JAN 19, 2021 01:19 AM IST
The economic offences wing (EOW) of the Mumbai Police has registered a first information report (FIR) against a Telugu broadcaster following a complaint lodged by actor-producer Deepti Bhatnagar alleging violation of her copyrights by illegally broadcasting her show Yatra.
Maharashtra vaccine drive to resume today at 258 centres
By Faisal Malik, Mumbai
UPDATED ON JAN 19, 2021 05:31 AM IST
The announcement was made after the CM reviewed the preparations for the drive at a meeting held with state chief secretary Sanjay Kumar, CM’s principal adviser Ajoy Mehta, principal secretary to public health minister Dr Pradeep Vyas and other officials on Monday.
Two mild cases of AEFI reported in Mumbai after Covid-19 vaccination
By Rupsa Chakraborty, Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON JAN 19, 2021 01:15 AM IST
Two mild adverse events following immunisation (AEFI) have been reported in Mumbai after taking Covishield vaccine on Saturday, first day of the nationwide mass inoculation programme. Both the healthcare workers have been kept under observation in hospitals. As per doctors, they are stable and will soon be discharged.
Maharashtra government-appointed panel appointed to suggest alternate Metro car shed visits Aarey and Kanjurmarg
By Tanushree Venkatraman, Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON JAN 19, 2021 01:15 AM IST
The nine-member committee appointed by the Maharashtra government to take a call on the Metro-3 (Colaba-Bandra-Seepz) and Metro-6 (Swami Samarth Nagar-Vikhroli) car shed, on Monday visited the Aarey and Kanjurmarg plots to look at the proposed sites
Mumbai: Oshiwara police arrests two rape accused
By HT Correspondent, Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON JAN 19, 2021 01:11 AM IST
The two accused, who were absconding, were arrested from their respective villages in Haryana and Rajasthan.
Mumbai civic body plans 5-km cycle track between Mahim fort and Bandra fort
By HT Correspondent, Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON JAN 19, 2021 01:11 AM IST
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is planning to construct a cycle track along the beach between Mahim and Bandra forts, spanning 5km
Petrol rises to ₹91.56/L, diesel to ₹81.87 as fuel prices continue to soar in Mumbai
By Aroosa Ahmed, Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON JAN 19, 2021 01:08 AM IST
Fuel prices in Mumbai reached an all-time high on Monday