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Mumbai: Water Supply To Be Restricted In These Areas On February 12–13 | Mumbai-news News

Mumbai: Water Supply To Be Restricted In These Areas On February 12–13 | Mumbai-news News

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Last Updated:February 08, 2026, 19:22 IST The BMC has advised residents in the affected areas to store sufficient water in advance, use it judiciously during the shutdown. The repair work will start at 10 am on Tuesday, February 10. (File) The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Sunday announced a 30-hour water supply cut in several parts of Mumbai from February 12 to 13 due to maintenance and repair work on its water supply system. The BMC will undertake essential water infrastructure works to strengthen water supply in the M East and M West wards. As part of this initiative, water supply will remain completely shut from 2 am on February 12, to 8 am on February 13 in some parts of Govandi, Chembur, Mankhurd and Shivaji Nagar. The shutdown is being carried out for the installation of a 1200 mm diameter sluice valve on the inlet water main at the Turbhe Low Level Reservoir and to connect a 1200 mm inlet pipeline to the AMT-II tunnel shaft. The works are aimed at improving the reliability …

‘Can’t Neglect Basic Human Rights’: Bombay HC Orders BMC To Improve Slum Sanitation | Mumbai-news News

‘Can’t Neglect Basic Human Rights’: Bombay HC Orders BMC To Improve Slum Sanitation | Mumbai-news News

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Last Updated:February 08, 2026, 18:07 IST The HC noted that the BMC is duty-bound to provide and maintain enough toilets “so that the hygiene and health of the slum dwellers is looked after.” A general view of the Dharavi slums in Mumbai. (AFP file photo) The Bombay High Court has directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to ensure sufficient toilet facilities in slum areas across Mumbai, including those on encroached municipal or government land. Observing that access to adequate sanitation is a basic human right under Article 21 (Right to Life) of the Constitution, the court said, “In our opinion, making adequate provisions for toilets/sanitation facilities concerns the basic human rights under Article 21 of the Constitution.” The HC noted that the BMC, particularly when the land belongs to it, is duty-bound to provide and maintain enough toilets “so that the hygiene and health of the slum dwellers is looked after.” This obligation applies to all slums in Mumbai, the court added. The order was passed on February 3 during the hearing of a writ …

20 Stations, 35-Km Line: Mumbai-Navi Mumbai Airport Metro Link Gets Cabinet’s Nod | Mumbai-news News

20 Stations, 35-Km Line: Mumbai-Navi Mumbai Airport Metro Link Gets Cabinet’s Nod | Mumbai-news News

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Last Updated:January 27, 2026, 21:28 IST The project will require acquisition of 30.7 hectares of land, estimated to cost Rs 388 crore, while the total project outlay stands at Rs 22,862 crore. The 35-kilometre corridor will comprise 9.25 km of underground stretch and 24.636 km of elevated alignment. (PTI file photo) The Maharashtra government on Tuesday cleared the long-awaited Metro Line-8 connectivity between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) and Navi Mumbai International Airport, marking a major step towards integrating the state’s two key aviation hubs. The approval came during a meeting of the Cabinet Infrastructure Committee chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at Mantralaya. The 35-kilometre corridor will comprise 9.25 km of underground stretch and 24.636 km of elevated alignment, with a total of 20 stations—six underground and 14 elevated. The underground section will run from CSMIA Terminal-2 to Ghatkopar (East), while the elevated corridor will extend from Govandi to Navi Mumbai International Airport Terminal-2. The average inter-station distance is planned at 1.9 km. The project will require acquisition of 30.7 hectares of land, …

Actor Kamaal R Khan Detained For Firing 4 Rounds At Residential Building In Mumbai | Mumbai-news News

Actor Kamaal R Khan Detained For Firing 4 Rounds At Residential Building In Mumbai | Mumbai-news News

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Last Updated:January 24, 2026, 07:46 IST Mumbai Police detained Kamaal R Khan for firing four bullets from his licenced gun in Oshiwara Andheri. KRK claimed he was testing the gun and did not intend harm. Kamaal R Khan fired four rounds of bullets at a residential building in Oshiwara Andheri. (Photo: Instagram/@kamaalrkhan) Actor and self-proclaimed film critic Kamaal R Khan, also known as KRK, was detained by Mumbai police on Friday for firing four rounds of bullets at a residential building in Oshiwara Andheri on January 18. The actor was detained following questioning by a Mumbai Police team, during which he admitted that the firing was done with his licenced gun. The police have recovered the gun that was used in the firing. The actor told the police during the questioning that his intention was not to hurt anyone. He further said that he was just cleaning his gun and after cleaning, he fired the gun into a large mangrove forest in front of his house to check the functionality, as he considered the area …

TMC Election Results: Autorickshaw Driver Finishes First In Race Against Jitendra Awhad’s Might In Mumbra | Mumbai-news News

TMC Election Results: Autorickshaw Driver Finishes First In Race Against Jitendra Awhad’s Might In Mumbra | Mumbai-news News

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Last Updated:January 21, 2026, 16:54 IST TMC Election Results: Nafis Ansari, a former autorickshaw driver from Mumbra, won from ward number 30 of Mumbra, which is largely seen as the bastion of NCP leader Jitendra Awhad Nafis Ansari (left) and Jitendra Awhad. (Instagram/File) TMC Election Results: Among the names that are being talked about after the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) results is AIMIM’s Nafis Ansari. Nafis Ansari, a former autorickshaw driver from Mumbra, won the TMC elections from ward number 30 of Mumbra, which is largely seen as the bastion of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Jitendra Awhad. Post-election, he has publicly stated that he and his colleagues serve as “nagar sevaks” (city servants) for all residents of their ward, regardless of whether they voted for him or not. TMC Election Winners: Full List Of Thane Corporators From Shinde’s Shiv Sena, BJP, NCP, UBT His success is often highlighted due to his modest background as an auto-rickshaw driver in the Mumbra area before entering the Thane Municipal Corporation. Ansari had failed to win the previous …

Mumbai On High Alert After Inputs Of Possible ISI-Backed Terror Attack | Mumbai-news News

Mumbai On High Alert After Inputs Of Possible ISI-Backed Terror Attack | Mumbai-news News

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Last Updated:January 07, 2026, 23:40 IST The information has been shared with multiple agencies, including those responsible for securing airports and other sensitive installations. Meanwhile, Mumbai Police and other agencies have stepped up security in crowded areas. (Representational image) A high alert has been sounded in Mumbai after intelligence agencies alerted about a possible terror threat, security agencies’ sources told CNN-News18. As per sources, intelligence agencies alerted that there is suspicion of planning for an ISI-backed attack, with explosives allegedly being arranged from Kashmir or Maharashtra. The information has been shared with multiple agencies, including those responsible for securing airports and other sensitive installations, following which security measures have been intensified. Meanwhile, Mumbai Police and other agencies have stepped up security in crowded areas. The police have also been asked to remain vigilant and take note of any suspicious activity. The high alert for a possible terror attack has been sounded nearly two months after 15 people were killed and over two dozen others injured in the Delhi blast that occurred around 7 pm on …

4 Dead, Several Injured As BEST Bus Hits Pedestrians In Mumbai’s Bhandup | Mumbai-news News

4 Dead, Several Injured As BEST Bus Hits Pedestrians In Mumbai’s Bhandup | Mumbai-news News

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Last Updated:December 29, 2025, 23:23 IST The incident took place at busy Station Road in suburban Bhandup. The injured persons were admitted to a nearby hospital. Panic spread in the area after the accident. (Photo: X) At least four people died and nine got injured after a BEST bus collided with pedestrians in Mumbai’s Bhandup. As per a statement by BMC, the incident took place on Monday at around 10:05 pm. Ambulances, along with Mumbai Fire Brigade, BEST staff were mobilised. As per Mumbai police, the BEST bus driver has been taken into custody and the probe is underway. The incident took place at busy Station Road in suburban Bhandup. The injured persons were admitted to a nearby hospital. Chaos and panic spread in the area after the incident and several videos from the site are now being shared on social media. Tragic accident in Mumbai’s Bhandup West: A BEST electric bus reversed into waiting passengers near the railway station, killing at least 2 women and injuring several others. Heartbreaking scenes at the spot. Prayers …

Mumbai Suburban Rail Network To Undergo Major Redevelopment Of Worth Rs 18,365 Crore | Mumbai-news News

Mumbai Suburban Rail Network To Undergo Major Redevelopment Of Worth Rs 18,365 Crore | Mumbai-news News

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Last Updated:December 26, 2025, 18:57 IST Central Railway and Western Railway are executing Rs18,364.94 crore projects to upgrade Mumbai and MMR suburban rail, including CSMT-Kurla, and Kalyan-Badlapur lines. The network of Central Railway (CR) and Western Railway (WR) , both headquartered in Mumbai, is spread across Mumbai and the neighbouring districts of Thane, Raigad and Palghar. (Photo Credit: X) The Central Railway (CR) and Western Railway (WR) have undertaken massive projects worth Rs18,364.94 crore to develop the suburban rail transportation of Mumbai and the larger Mumbai metropolitan region (MMR), which is the lifeline of India’s financial capital. “The demand for train services on different routes is ever increasing and to provide better services for ease of travel, in Mumbai and suburbs, various Railway projects covering a total stretch of 400.53 kms at a total estimated cost of Rs18,364.94 crores have been planned are in different stages of execution including construction / extension of rail routes and upgradation of existing services,” the CR-WR said on Thursday. The network of CR and WR, both headquartered in Mumbai, …

Armed Robbers Loot Jewellery Shop In Navi Mumbai’s Seawoods Area In Broad Daylight | Mumbai-news News

Armed Robbers Loot Jewellery Shop In Navi Mumbai’s Seawoods Area In Broad Daylight | Mumbai-news News

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Last Updated:December 22, 2025, 19:58 IST According to the police, the accused looted 20 ‘tolas’ of gold after threatening staff of the shop with a revolver. (AI generated Image) A sensational daylight robbery took place at a jewellery shop in the Seawoods area of Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. According to information, four accused carried out the robbery. Three of them entered the shop wearing burqas and threatened the shopkeeper at gunpoint. The accused then looted gold kept in the shop, while the fourth accomplice stood outside, keeping watch. Police reached the spot immediately after receiving information about the incident. A dog squad was also called in for investigation. Police are scanning CCTV footage from the surrounding area and have intensified the search for the accused. According to NRI Sagari police station senior inspector Devendra Pol, the accused looted 20 ‘tolas’ of gold after threatening staff of the shop with a revolver. “They did not not fire at anyone. A case was registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. We have pressed a dog squad into service to assist …

Massive Traffic On Mumbai’s Western Express Highway Leaves Hundreds Stranded | Watch | Mumbai-news News

Massive Traffic On Mumbai’s Western Express Highway Leaves Hundreds Stranded | Watch | Mumbai-news News

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Last Updated:December 18, 2025, 20:26 IST Mumbai’s Western Express Highway saw hours-long jams from Bandra to Andheri, stranding commuters. Frustrated commuters voiced concerns on social media about road conditions. Hundreds of vehicles were stuck in the snarl. A massive traffic jam brought Mumbai’s Western Express Highway (WEH) to a near standstill on Thursday, leaving commuters and local residents stranded for hours. The congestion stretched over a long distance, with traffic between Bandra and Andheri particularly affected during the evening rush. Commuters faced significant delays, with journeys that usually take around 30 minutes stretching to nearly two hours. What began as routine congestion turned into a nightmare, with hundreds of vehicles caught in the snarl. Long queues of vehicles formed along the busy corridor, leading to bumper-to-bumper traffic and mounting frustration among motorists. The traffic jams prompted traffic police to deploy additional personnel, who were working on a war footing to ease congestion and restore smooth traffic flow. The situation also sparked reactions on social media, with users complaining of persistent issues on the highway. A …