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Does Matheran need paver blocks? SC seeks NEERI report
A bench of justices BR Gavai and Augustine George Masih was dealing with applications that involved issues concerning allowing e-rickshaws in Matheran and laying paver blocks on the roads
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
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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
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
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
Updated on Oct 27, 2024 07:34 AM IST
Minor girl from Mumbai raped in Matheran; accused upload video on Instagram
22-year-old man arrested for filming and uploading rape of 14-year-old on Instagram in Matheran. Police looking for minor friend and rapist. Charged under various sections.
Updated on Jul 21, 2024 07:12 AM IST
Vinay Dalvi
Heatwave hits parts of India not usually associated with such weather
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday said a heatwave to severe heatwave in east and south peninsular India will continue for the next five days
Updated on Apr 30, 2024 04:34 AM IST
Jayashree Nandi, New Delhi
E rickshaws are back in Matheran as per court orders
Following the recent order by the Apex court on November 23, the e-rickshaws are back in the hill station closest to Mumbai from December 26.
Updated on Jan 02, 2024 05:28 AM IST
Matheran’s cart pullers denied opportunity to drive electric rickshaws
Following an order by the Supreme Court to allow non-polluting electric vehicles, a pilot project for e-rickshaws was launched for three months in December 2022
Updated on Dec 27, 2023 07:00 AM IST
Toy train at Matheran sees a drop in ridership
The toy train in Matheran, a popular tourist destination, experienced a decrease in ridership during June-August, with 113,887 passengers compared to 131,481 in the previous quarter. The drop in numbers may be due to issues with the quality of trains and the suspension of services during heavy rain. The Central Railway earned ₹82.88 lakh in revenue during June-August.
Updated on Sep 06, 2023 12:56 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Mumbai
‘After years of therapy, I found my voice and balance’
‘Punashcha Honeymoon’ (Honeymoon once again), winner of the Maharashtra Foundation’s R S Datar playwriting award for 2022, had its 46th show earlier this month at Studio, the intimate theatre space in the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, BKC.
Updated on May 07, 2023 06:00 PM IST
Shanta Gokhale
MTDC initiates ‘library project’ to promote local tourism, literature
Starting this summer, each resort will have a library where books related to local tourism and books by renowned writers, poets and famous personalities will be made available to tourists
Updated on Apr 02, 2023 10:34 PM IST
Gayatri Vajpeyee
The iconic mini train of Matheran will resume operations after three years
Neral-Matheran mini train will be back on track this weekend, ahead of the Diwali holidays, as the Central Railway on Thursday announced the resumption of train services between Neral and Matheran from October 22.
Published on Oct 21, 2022 06:56 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Mumbai