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Mumbai rains highlights: Early arrival of monsoon to be blamed for mess, says Dy CM Eknath Shinde

Latest Mumbai rains highlights: Heavy rainfall battered Mumbai on Monday, affecting train and flight services and leaving several areas of the city waterlogged. Catch all the latest updates here

Heavy rainfall brings Mumbai to a standstill; train & flight operations hit

Mumbai rain updates: The heavy downpour has led to waterlogging on several railway tracks, causing delays in suburban train services

Buying a car in Maharashtra? Proof of parking space may soon be mandatory

If you can't park it, you can't register it. Maharashtra government is likely to mandate proof of parking space for new vehicle registrations; aims to curb congestion and illegal parking in cities

Mumbai roads to be 'truly pothole-free' by May 31, vows Dy CM Shinde

Affirming his commitment to making Mumbai roads pothole-free, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that the newly constructed roads would no longer require digging or repairs

Maharashtra govt plans water taxi routes to ease traffic in Mumbai

In a bid to decongest Mumbai, the Maharashtra government is planning to develop sea routes with water taxi services in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), a state minister has said. A detailed project report (DPR) for this has been prepared, Ports Minister Nitesh Rane told PTI here on Tuesday. 'We have seen the success of Mumbai Metro. On those lines, we will be starting water taxis in the MMR. We have already identified eight to nine routes," he said. "We have the DPR and are speaking to international consultants," the minister said. The government will also introduce 30-seater electric vessels from the Gateway of India to Alibaug and the Elephanta Island, he said. Rane said 15 vessels are being procured from Candela Cruise, a Swedish company, and two of them will arrive in August. The vessels will reduce pollution and provide the public transport service with affordable rates. It will be managed by the Maharashtra Maritime Board, he said. The existing wooden boats can contin

Mumbai Police to file criminal cases for drunk driving, seize vehicles

Mumbai police has decided to register criminal cases against those indulging in drunk driving since such incidents have seen a sharp rise in the last couple of years, a senior official said on Thursday. A notification to this effect was issued by Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Anil Kumbhare, he said. While registering cases, the licence of the drunk driver will be impounded and his vehicle will be seized, the official added. "Taking serious cognizance of rise in cases, the traffic wing of Mumbai Police has decided to file criminal cases against drunk drivers under section 125 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for act endangering life or personal safety of others apart from provisions of Motor Vehicles Act at the local police station," Kumbhare told PTI. At present, Mumbai police carries out 'nakabandi' (on road checks) against drunk drivers and penalises them under section 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act, another official said, adding action was taken against 2562 persons in 2023 ..

BMC introduces smart parking app to ease traffic congestion in Mumbai

This initiative, launched in the BMC Budget 2025-26, is part of the civic body's broader push toward smart transportation and urban sustainability

Mumbai explores ban on petrol, diesel vehicles amid air pollution concerns

In 2024 alone, Mumbai registered 2.79 lakh new vehicles, a 9.89 per cent increase compared to 2023. If a ban is implemented, it could significantly impact the automobile industry

CNG taxi, autorickshaw fares to rise in Mumbai by Rs 3 from February 1

The MMRTA has approved a hike of Rs 3 in the basic fare of autorickshaws and black-and-yellow taxis from February 1 in Mumbai and its surrounding metropolitan region, an official said on Friday. A Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority release said the new basic fare for autorickshaws will be Rs 26 instead of Rs 23, while it will rise to Rs 31 from the current Rs 28 for black-and-yellow taxis. The fare for blue-and-silver AC cool cabs will start at Rs 48 instead of the current Rs 40 for the first 1.5 kilometres, the release added. The decision was approved in a meeting of the MMRTA on Thursday. The new fares can be charged only after meters are recalibrated, the MMRTA release clarified.

Coldplay concert in Mumbai: BookMyShow issues guidelines; check details

The highly anticipated Coldplay's India tour will take place on January 18, 19, and 21. Here's all the important information you need to know

Mumbai traffic advisory issued ahead of Modi's visit, view routes to avoid

Prior to PM Modi's visit to Mumbai on Wednesday for the ISKCON Temple's inauguration, a Mumbai traffic advisory has been issued and restrictions have been put in place

PM Modi's Mumbai visit: Key events, traffic advisory, and route diversions

PM Modi is scheduled to visit Mumbai today for the inauguration of the Iskcon temple, the commissioning of naval warships, and meetings with BJP MLAs

One year on, Atal Setu registers average daily traffic of 22,689 vehicles

India's longest sea bridge Atal Setu (formerly Mumbai Trans Harbour Link or MTHL), inaugurated a year ago, recorded an average traffic of fewer than 23,000 vehicles per day, lower than the initiation projections of handling more than 56,000 vehicles daily. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the nearly 22-km-long bridge, which connects Sewri in Mumbai to Chirle in Navi Mumbai, on January 12, 2024, marking the completion of a major infrastructure project in the state. In a release on Monday, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) said Atal Setu was "emerging as a symbol of modern infrastructure, safety, and efficiency". The bridge that crosses over the Thane creek facilitated the movement of 83,06,009 vehicles over the past year, significantly contributing to smoother and faster transit between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, said the state-run agency. As per a MMRDA report, on an average 57,525 vehicles were projected to use the bridge daily by 2021 (the structure ..

New Year's Eve: Check traffic advisory in Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata

New year Eve 2025 : Traffic advisories have been issued in multiple cities to ensure the smooth movement of traffic. Here's all you need to know about the traffic advisory in major cities

High security in Mumbai on New Year's eve, over 14,000 personnel deployed

More than 14,000 police personnel have been deployed in Mumbai as part of elaborate security arrangements to maintain law and order on New Year's eve, officials said on Tuesday. Large gatherings are expected at prominent places in the city, including Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Girgaon Chowpatty, Bandra Bandstand, Juhu and Versova beaches. Also, celebrations at various hotels, restaurants and malls are likely to continue till the wee hours of Wednesday. Hence, police have made arrangements for a strict vigil to avoid any untoward incident in the city, an official said. More than 12,000 police constables, 2,184 officers, 53 assistant commissioners, 29 deputy commissioners and eight additional commissioner-rank officers have been deployed as part of the security arrangements, he said. Police personnel in plain clothes will keep an eye at crowded places to avoid any untoward incident, he said. The New Year celebrations at many places will also be monitored through CCTVs, the off

Maharashtra CM swearing-in ceremony: Mumbai Police issues traffic advisory

The oath-taking ceremony of Devendra Fadnavis as Chief Minister of Maharashtra along with other dignitaries will take place at Azad Maidan, Mumbai, at 5.30 pm, on Thursday

Once operational, water taxis to save time to Navi Mumbai airport: Gadkari

Union minister Nitin Gadkari has said the proposed water taxi services would enable people to reach the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport from anywhere in Mumbai in 17 minutes, thus effectively reducing the travel time. The Minister for Road Transport and Highways was addressing a poll rally in Maharashtra's Thane city on Sunday night where he spoke about the government's plans aimed at transforming connectivity and alleviating traffic congestion in Mumbai and Thane. The state assembly polls are scheduled on November 20. The international airport in Navi Mumbai is expected to start operations in March 2025. Gadkari said the proposed water taxi services, once operational, would enable commuters to reach the Navi Mumbai International Airport from any part of Mumbai "in just 17 minutes". The minister said jetties have already been constructed near the airport to support this initiative. "By harnessing the vast sea routes around Mumbai and Thane, we can significantly reduce

Mumbai Traffic police issues advisory ahead of PM Modi's rally in city

BJP's Public Meeting: The Mumbai Police issued a traffic advisory alerting commuters over the potential disruption in vehicle movement ahead of PM Modi's rally at Dadar's Shivaji Park today (Nov 14)

Fake cop demands Rs 50,000 from Mumbai woman for using vape, video viral

A woman from Mumbai described an alleged fraud in which a policeman attempted to punish her for using her vape. Additionally, he threatened to sue her unless she gave him Rs 50,000

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