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Kurla residents seek cancellation of Mother Dairy plot for Dharavi project
In a letter to the chief minister, the residents have highlighted the bar on commercial and residential development on the plot as per the Development Control and Promotion Regulation (DCPR), 2034
Published on Mar 08, 2025 08:06 AM IST
Mumbai: Massive fire at Kurla godowns, no injuries reported
A major fire erupted in Kurla, Mumbai, affecting scrap and plastic go downs. Fire Brigade officials reported no injuries.
Published on Dec 28, 2024 10:41 AM IST
PTI |
Mumbai BEST bus mishap: Driver Sanjay More's license to be revoked, says RTO
The accident which took place on December 9 left nine persons dead and around 40 injured in Mumbai
Published on Dec 19, 2024 06:38 PM IST
Kurla BEST bus mishap death toll rises to 8
The deceased was injured along with his wife, daughter, and granddaughter when they had stepped out to purchase groceries late in the evening
Updated on Dec 17, 2024 07:08 AM IST
Vinay Dalvi
Kurla accident: Kin of BEST crash victims blame BMC, other local authorities
Families of victims from the Kurla bus crash express grief and anger at BMC for poor pedestrian infrastructure, blaming it for the tragedy
Updated on Dec 13, 2024 08:43 AM IST
Mumbai bus driver seen stashing liquor in seat ahead of crash, video viral
After a deadly bus accident in Mumbai, videos of BEST drivers stashing alcohol surfaced, prompting calls for stricter driver checks and breathalyser tests
Updated on Dec 13, 2024 09:26 AM IST
Bus driver grabbed bags, jumped out of window after Kurla accident | Video
As soon as the bus stopped, many passengers were also seen jumping out of the shattered windows instead of waiting for their turn to exit from the doors.
Updated on Dec 12, 2024 02:05 PM IST
Mumbai bus crash: Kin allege gold earrings stolen from victim's body
Seven people were killed in the BEST bus crash in Mumbai's Kurla West area on Monday night.
Published on Dec 10, 2024 07:06 PM IST
PTI |
Mumbai accident eyewitnesses recount Kurla BEST bus horror: ‘Bodies were lying…’
Witnesses said that the bus, which was operating on route 332 from Kurla to Andheri also collided with a police vehicle.
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 01:58 PM IST
Mumbai accident: Death toll rises to seven, 42 injured in Kurla BEST bus crash
Mumbai BEST bus accident updates: The accident took place on Monday night when a bus rammed into pedestrians and vehicles in Kurla West, Mumbai Police said.
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 03:21 PM IST
‘Mumbai BEST bus driver pressed accelerator instead of brake’: Shiv Sena MLA
Mumbai's Kurla accident: The Mumbai Police has detained the bus driver, 50-year-old Sanjay More, who allegedly claimed a brake failure caused the accident.
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 09:35 AM IST
Video: The moment BEST bus rammed into pedestrians, vehicles in Mumbai's Kurla
Mumbai accident: CCTV camera footage shows pedestrians a person signalling the BEST bus driver to slow down moments before it hit vehicles and pedestrians.
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 01:59 PM IST
Drunk driver crashes into 5 vehicles, 1 killed
Mumbai: An auto driver died after an allegedly drunk garbage truck driver lost control of his vehicle, which toppled over and crushed five parked vehicles on Sunday night in Kurla
Updated on Dec 03, 2024 07:18 AM IST
Vinay Dalvi
Elderly couple foil robbery bid, 1 arrested
The men got hold of some gold ornaments and stabbed the 78-year-old man, but one of them was nabbed by neighbours after the couple cried out for help
Updated on Nov 28, 2024 06:10 AM IST
Vinay Dalvi
Never-ending queue at Mumbai bus stand goes viral, hundreds wait in line. Watch
A video of endless bus queues in Mumbai's Kurla sparks outrage among commuters, who demand more buses to address the growing transit issues.
Updated on Oct 01, 2024 05:42 PM IST
Muskaan Sharma
Waterlogging brings Mumbai to halt, shuts Andheri, Milan, Khar subways
BMC officials defended the civic body, saying the rainfall had exceeded the capacity of Mumbai’s storm water drains
Updated on Jul 09, 2024 09:06 AM IST
Protest against Kurla Dairy Land for Dharavi Redevelopment
Mumbai: MVA coalition protests state's decision to allocate Kurla dairy land for Dharavi project. Varsha Gaikwad demands protection of green land.
Updated on Jun 23, 2024 07:14 AM IST
Four residents groups in Kurla oppose Dharavi resettlement on dairy land
In December 2023, chief minister Eknath Shinde appointed the MMRDA as a Special Planning Authority (SPA), with plans to use the land as a mini BKC
Updated on Jun 14, 2024 08:41 AM IST
No bail to man for falsely claiming to know MHADA authorities
The sessions court on Thursday rejected the bail application of a 52-year-old man from Kurla who allegedly duped a couple of ₹6 lakh by claiming to know authorities from the MHADA in 2021.
Updated on Jun 02, 2024 06:20 AM IST
Rutuja Gaidhani
8,000 sq metre area freed for Mithi river widening
BMC demolishes 149 structures along Mithi River in Kurla, freeing up 8,000 sqm for widening project. Compensations and alternative accommodations to be provided.
Updated on May 26, 2024 06:48 AM IST
Autorickshaw flees with passenger’s bag with ₹66.85L cash
Autorickshaw driver arrested for stealing ₹66.85 lakh from businessman in Mumbai. Accused fled with cash, caught by police using CCTV footage.
Updated on May 13, 2024 05:46 AM IST
Manish K Pathak
In Kurla, a multi-crore chor bazaar for footwear thrives
The next time you find your fancy sandals missing at Siddhivinayak temple, you may not bother to lodge a police complaint
Updated on Apr 12, 2024 09:59 AM IST
Vinay Dalvi, Mumbai:
Vihar Lake to provide 200 million litres more water by 2027
Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation plans to divert excess water from Vihar Lake to curb flooding and increase water supply by 200 million litres by 2027. The project will cost around ₹58 crore, with ₹30 crore allocated in this year's budget. A pumping station will be installed at the lake's shore to transfer the water to the Bhandup water treatment plant. The initiative aims to ease flooding in flood-prone areas and mitigate the impact of heavy rainfall on the Mithi River.
Updated on Feb 16, 2024 07:54 AM IST
MPCB issues closure notices to 17 factories in Kurla
The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board has issued closure notices to 17 laundries and foundries on Khairani road in Mumbai for violating environmental rules. Complaints from residents prompted the action. The board has also directed four companies in the same area to control pollution.
Updated on Nov 08, 2023 08:46 AM IST
Second Zika virus case reported in City
A 15-year-old girl in Mumbai has tested positive for the Zika virus, marking the second case in the city. The patient is stable and measures have been taken to control mosquito breeding. Citizens should consult a doctor as symptoms are similar to dengue. The city has also seen a rise in dengue and chikungunya cases. The BMC has undertaken special measures for vector control, including conducting surveys and fumigation campaigns. In August, 26,132 mosquito breeding spots were found and fines were collected from establishments failing to control breeding.
Updated on Sep 06, 2023 12:50 AM IST
Life and times in the ‘Republic’ of Andheri
It has become de rigueur to see some of them to swap their personal vehicles with public transport to reach their destinations on time. A few months ago, tired of a two-hour drive from her home in Juhu to Mira Road, Hema Malini surprised her commuters when she took the metro on her way back and reached her destination in half an hour
Updated on Jul 23, 2023 12:59 AM IST
Unidentified man threatens to blow up Andheri, Kurla; demands ₹2 lakh
On investigation, it was revealed that the caller was from Jaunpur in Uttar Pradesh, stated the official.
Published on Jun 23, 2023 09:09 PM IST
ANI |
12 under-construction illegal buildings razed in Kurla- Sakinaka in nine days
The L ward is no stranger to illegal constructions, and these structures came up on open plots of land in Sethia Nagar, Wadia Estate, Khairani Road and Sakinaka, especially in ward number 164. These are the four locations where the maximum number of unauthorised buildings have mushroomed this month
Updated on May 20, 2023 12:53 AM IST
Linah Baliga
CR workers unearth 100-year-old tracks between Vidyavihar, Kurla
Usually when the railways find old, rusted pieces of metal on their property, they are sold as scrap to bidders through tenders. However, in this case, senior officials said they will retain a part of the unearthed GIPR tracks and it will be kept in the heritage gully at P D’mello side entrance of Chhattrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT). The rest of the old track is likely to be sold as scrap.
Updated on Apr 20, 2023 12:35 AM IST
Shashank Rao
Lukewarm response to railways’ tenders for water-vending machines
Over the past few months, water supply has been a big issue in Mumbai and the surrounding metropolitan region. Sources said the frequent water cuts in the city is likely to be one of the primary reasons for contractors’ reluctance to come forward. But even if they show interest, by the time the newest tenders are opened, May will have arrived
Updated on Apr 15, 2023 12:24 AM IST
Shashank Rao
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