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Residents take to streets to demand reinstatement of transferred F North ward officer
On his last day as ward officer, Shukla briefly came down to speak with residents. He explained that he could not override civic chief Bhushan Gagrani’s orders and urged them to return home
Published on Apr 02, 2025 08:28 AM IST
Mumbai 1BHK with ₹45,000 rent sparks amusement: ‘Sir, that’s a chawl’
A 1BHK flat in Mumbai, listed for ₹45,000, has sparked amusement online. Users mocked the high rent and questioned the description of the flat as ‘old vibes’.
Updated on Oct 03, 2024 10:26 AM IST
This Dadar footpath wasn't dug up by BMC, but by crooks looking for copper wire
The Matunga police have already arrested five men for robbing ₹6 lakh- ₹7 lakh worth of copper wires, which cost ₹845 per kg
Updated on Jun 11, 2024 04:37 PM IST
Shashank RaoMegha Sood
CWC returns child to unwed mother’s custody after she revoked surrender deed
Bombay High Court returns custody of baby to unwed mother after dispute over adoption deed, emphasizing child's welfare and amicable relations.
Updated on Jun 01, 2024 07:20 AM IST
Sahyaja MS
Currey Road, Matunga and Mahalaxmi bridges to be reconstructed
The civic body will finance these projects while construction work will be undertaken by the Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (Maharail)
Updated on May 17, 2024 07:28 AM IST
47.5 acres of prime rly land in Matunga and Mahim handed over for Dharavi project
Railway land in Matunga and Mahim transferred to Adani-led Dharavi Redevelopment Project for slum rehabilitation, sparking concerns over future use and residents' relocation.
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 08:06 AM IST
Matunga residents chill out on road with fun for all ages
One Matunga programme returns after 6 years, offering over 100 activities for all age groups, bringing fun and nostalgia to residents of Matunga.
Updated on Mar 11, 2024 08:14 AM IST
Sabah Virani, Mumbai
Soon, VJTI to get university status, making it second tech varsity in city
A committee comprising faculty members is preparing a formal proposal based on a consensus, confirmed by multiple sources from the college. If the plan materialises, VJTI will be the second technical institution in Mumbai and the third in Maharashtra to be converted into a university
Updated on Feb 02, 2024 07:16 AM IST
Matunga bizman duped of ₹63 lakh by cyber frauds
A businessman in Mumbai was duped of ₹63 lakh by cyber frauds after investing in the stock market via an app he saw on social media.
Updated on Jan 29, 2024 07:18 AM IST
Manish K Pathak
Hit by ball, cricketer dies during match at Matunga ground
The position Savla was fielding at was very close to another game being played at the adjacent Dadar Parsee Colony pitch. Savla had no time to react when the batter near him played a powerful pull shot in his direction. The ball struck the back of his head as he instinctively turned around
Updated on Jan 10, 2024 09:22 AM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal
‘Matunga East is a hotspot for dumping construction debris’
Mandlik has the receipts to prove it. His first complaint on X (formerly Twitter) was filed on July 13, the day he started noticing the debris. “I drop my son to the school in the morning and then take a walk around,” he said. Mandlik is the president of the OBC department of the Mumbai Congress
Updated on Dec 22, 2023 07:22 AM IST
Sabah Virani
Two charred after car crashes into road divider in Matunga
Two brothers were killed and three others injured after a speeding car caught fire on Sion-Trombay road in Mumbai. The occupants were drinking throughout the night before the accident occurred in the early morning. The police suspect that the car was travelling at over 100 kmph and the CNG tank may have leaked, causing the fire. The driver, who is also the owner of the car, is expected to face charges including culpable homicide not amounting to murder and rash driving.
Updated on Sep 12, 2023 12:38 AM IST
Vinay Dalvi, Mumbai
Cyber fraud racket led by minor busted, ₹97L found in 24 bank accounts
The police also seized 43 ATM cards, 25 chequebooks, 32 SIM cards and 22 mobile phones from the quartet, which included Piyush Ramesh Soni, 35, Arju Mahesh Soni, 29, Rajkumar Babulal Soni, 32, and their 17-year-old boss. All the accused are residents of Ajmer in Rajasthan
Updated on Apr 22, 2023 12:36 AM IST
Manish K Pathak
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
BMC identifies 217 unsafe buildings for demolition
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has identified 217 dangerous buildings in Mumbai and issued eviction notices before demolishing, ahead of monsoon.
Updated on Apr 18, 2023 01:14 AM IST
Linah Baliga, Mumbai
Vertical shades of green at CR stations
The Central Railway in Mumbai is planning to set up vertical gardens at 15 railway stations on its main and harbour lines as part of its Amrit Bharat Station scheme. The gardens will be located in and around concourse areas and will be used to improve the aesthetics of the stations and increase the green quotient. The gardens will cost around INR14.72 crore ($2.2m) and will be developed within a year of the contract being awarded.
Updated on Apr 09, 2023 12:30 AM IST
Shashank Rao
Badminton coach arrested for misbehaving with 11-yr-old girl
A badminton coach was arrested in Mumbai for allegedly misbehaving with an 11-year-old girl he was training. He has been booked under IPC and POCSO Act.
Updated on Apr 08, 2023 12:10 AM IST
Vinay Dalvi
Matunga society sends zero organic waste to dumping grounds
The society took to the project from Republic Day and from then on, has treated over 5,000kg of organic waste and produced 500 kg of manure, which is used to nurture over 300 plants and a 1,500 square-feet garden.
Updated on Aug 27, 2018 11:47 AM IST
Mumbai | HT Correspondent, Mumbai