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matheran news

Operators seek NGT fresh evaluation on horse transport

The main market in Matheran. "It's been ruined by ugly new constructions. We need a stronger municipal office to check illegal constructions.' Photo Courtesy: Sooni Taraporevala
Published on Jun 18, 2026 04:04 am IST

End ‘inhuman’ hand-pulled rickshaws in Matheran: Top Court orders Maharashtra

The Supreme Court asked the state to consider giving priority to hand-held rickshaw pullers in getting the licenses for e-rickshaws.
Updated on Aug 07, 2025 03:15 pm IST

SC orders end of ‘inhuman’ hand-pulled rickshaws in Maharashtra's Matheran

SC orders end of ‘inhuman’ hand-pulled rickshaws in Maharashtra's Matheran
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 05:15 am IST

Significant environmental damage in Maharashtra hill station Matheran: Report

The report recommended limiting the horse population and a systematic dung collection mechanism. (HT PHOTO)
Published on May 19, 2025 09:08 am IST

Does Matheran need paver blocks? SC seeks NEERI report

Matheran - Kunal Story in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, April 16, 2013. (Photo by Rishikesh Choudhary) (Hindustan Times)
Published on Mar 28, 2025 07:16 am IST

SC asks NEERI to file report over laying of paver blocks in Matheran

SC asks NEERI to file report over laying of paver blocks in Matheran
Updated on Mar 19, 2025 04:29 pm IST

Raigad-based varsity to study environmental damage caused by horses at Matheran

Raigad-based Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University will study the environmental damage caused by horse dung and movement of the animal at Matheran. (HT FILE)
Updated on Dec 26, 2024 07:52 am IST

Punekars throng tourist destinations to enjoy year-end holidays

With many Punekars taking a five-day holiday before the New Year, there is heavy rush at all tourist destinations in the state. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Updated on Dec 25, 2024 08:44 am IST

NGT constitutes panel to study environmental impact of horses at Matheran

NGT Western Bench on Friday constituted three-member committee to assess the environmental damage caused by horses used for tourism purposes in Matheran hill station. (HT FILE)
Updated on Oct 27, 2024 07:34 am IST

Heatwave hits parts of India not usually associated with such weather

IMD said any relief was unlikely before May 1. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Apr 30, 2024 04:34 am IST

E rickshaws are back in Matheran as per court orders

E rickshaws are back in Matheran as per court orders
Updated on Jan 02, 2024 05:28 am IST

Matheran’s cart pullers denied opportunity to drive electric rickshaws

In November 2023, the apex court gave permission to continue the pilot project in order to check the feasibility of e-rickshaws, mainly during the monsoon. (HT Photo)
Updated on Dec 27, 2023 07:00 am IST

Toy train at Matheran sees a drop in ridership

Kalyan - August 2012 - Matheran Toy Train shuttle service soon to start from Aman Lodge to Matheran - Photo by Rishikesh Choudhary (Hindustan Times)
Updated on Sept 06, 2023 12:56 am IST

‘After years of therapy, I found my voice and balance’

Frustrations with career and creativity in a technology-driven age, memories of innocence and pain, mental issues, unfulfilled expectations, failed communication, all come tumbling out as the play moves fluidly between past and present, hotel and home, reality and delusion, laughter and tears. If, despite its non-linear structure, it never once loses its grip on the audience, it is because of pitch perfect performances and witty, unflinchingly truthful writing. (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT PHOTO)
Updated on May 07, 2023 06:00 pm IST

MTDC initiates ‘library project’ to promote local tourism, literature

Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) is all set to promote local tourism and literature through its ‘library project’ for which libraries will be set up at almost all MTDC resorts across the state (HT FILE PHOTO)
Updated on Apr 02, 2023 10:34 pm IST

The iconic mini train of Matheran will resume operations after three years

The iconic mini train of Matheran will resume operations after three years
Published on Oct 21, 2022 06:56 pm IST

Matheran: Mumbai’s weekend spot set to be beautified

Works underway at the pathway between Dasturi Naka and Matheran.
Published on Oct 15, 2020 12:51 pm IST

Matheran boasts of 77 new species of butterflies

The image shows a Chliaria othona, one of the new species of butterfly found in Matheran.
Published on Aug 10, 2020 12:20 pm IST

Covid-19 lockdown: Court suggests using electric vehicles to ferry goods to Matheran

Matheran was declared an ecologically sensitive zone in 2003.
Updated on Jun 04, 2020 01:41 pm IST

Bombay HC allows vehicular access for essential goods thrice a week to Matheran

The Centre had enforced a nationwide lockdown from March 25 to contain the spread of coronavirus disease (Covid-19), which led to a disruption in the supply of essential supplies to Matheran.(HT photo)
Updated on May 16, 2020 04:28 pm IST

2 Class 9 boys save 7-year-old as she tries to alight moving train in Mumbai

The Class 9 boys with the family of the girl they saved.
Updated on Jan 13, 2019 11:31 pm IST

Environment ministry rejects Maharashtra government’s plan to cut Matheran eco-sensitive zone

Matheran lies in the ecologically diverse western ghats and is full of rich, semi-evergreen forests.
Updated on Dec 14, 2018 02:39 pm IST

Council chief is hero of 8-min film on plastic-free initiative

Ramdas Kokare
Updated on Nov 15, 2018 03:00 pm IST

Centre says no to e-rickshaws in Matheran

The ministry of environment, forest and climate change turned down the state’s request citing a pending petition before the SC.
Updated on Jul 16, 2018 01:33 pm IST

Karjat invites doctors for holidays in return for medical services

Karjat taluka has a population of around 2,00,000. The town is in the foothills of Matheran.
Updated on May 25, 2018 12:54 am IST

Dig into all things local on Neral-Matheran train soon

Locals residing between Neral and Matheran will soon be allowed to sell local cuisine, display their art work and culture on the railway premises and the entire rail route.
Updated on Apr 27, 2018 03:20 pm IST

You can book steam engine locomotive at Matheran for Rs55,000

Recently, CR had announced that the Matheran station will be converted into a green station.
Published on Apr 26, 2018 12:43 am IST

Hop onto Neral-Matheran toy train with heritage steam engine

The heritage steam engine that will be run.
Published on Apr 12, 2018 01:14 am IST

111-yr-old Matheran ‘toy’ train chugs on with upgraded braking system and engine

A toy train passing through the mountains at Matheran near Karjat.
Updated on Apr 09, 2018 11:37 am IST