Mumbai

Mumbai Police announces 10 DCP transfers; 8 out of 10 transfers cancelled within 3 days

Those who received the cancellation order have been told to join their earlier postings.

Jul 5, 2020

Dharavi showed the way in containing COVID-19; braved 100 days in isolation

Once the worst coronavirus pandemic-hit areas of Mumbai, Dharavi has now emerged as a model for the rest of the city as it has successfully curbed the transmission of the fatal virus.

Jul 4, 2020

Muslim trust performs last rites for COVID-19 victims of all faiths in Mumbai

The trust is run by seven members and about 70 volunteers and they are helping with the funerals of everyone killed by the virus, irrespective of faith

Jul 3, 2020

Fact Check: No, 169 coronavirus cases weren't detected at Mumbai's Omkar Alta Monte society

A message is being circulated across different social media platforms claiming that as many as 169 fresh COVID-19 cases have been detected in Mumbai's Omkar Alta Monte society.

Jun 30, 2020

Mumbai's Taj Hotel receives threat call from Pakistan, security beefed up

According to officials, the call is said to be made from Pakistan at around 12.30 am. It threatened to blow up Mumbai's Taj Mahal Palace, Hotel Colaba, and Taj Lands End hotel, according to reports.

Jun 30, 2020

Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission rules all Mumbai June electricity bills as 'ok'

Following a large number of complaints from ordinary and celeb consumers, the MERC summoned the representatives of all the companies and sought details of the actual position from them.

Jun 29, 2020

Major fire breaks out at scrap compound in Mumbai's Mankhurd, 5 fire tenders rushed to spot

A major fire broke out at a scrap compound in Mumbai's suburban Mankhurd on Tuesday morning, June 23. The fire gutted some waste oil drums and other material. No casualty was reported

Jun 23, 2020

Uddhav Thackeray's father-in-law Madhav Patankar passes away at 78

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's father-in-law Madhav Patankar passed away at a private hospital, Shiv Sena sources said on Monday, June 15.

Jun 15, 2020

Passenger dies on board Air India flight enroute Mumbai; 'natural causes' says airline

Air India, issued a statement which said, "A passenger aboard AI1906 of 13th June 2020, from Lagos to Mumbai passed away due to natural causes."

Jun 14, 2020

Three-year-old kid falls into drain near Mumbai's Ghatkopar, search underway

Reportedly, the Mumbai fire brigade is also present at Mumbai's Ghatkopar area and has initiated a search and rescue operation using ropes, nets, hook anchors and kayaks.

Jun 11, 2020

Massive fire breaks out at Mumbai's iconic Crawford Market, firefighting operation underway

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station is situated within walking distance from the Crawford Market area.

Jun 11, 2020

Hospital beds, Covid-related details: BMC issues helpline numbers as per wards

Here is a list of helpline numbers you can call to get information about which beds are empty in which hospital as per wards in Mumbai.

Jun 10, 2020

Mumbai dabbawalas in distress; lose jobs, savings to coronavirus [Exclusive]

India's financial capital Mumbai was robbed off its lunch hour on March 19, when the dabbawala association suspended its operation in view of the pandemic. Their future looks bleak.

Jun 10, 2020

Sanjay Dutt has special message for Mumbai's lifeline, the Dabbawalas

Actor Sanjay Dutt is doing his bit to the coronavirus relief work by providing food to the distressed people.

Jun 9, 2020

'Lockdown with the Johars' comes to an end as unlock 1 begins in Mumbai

The series of videos that formed Lockdown with the Johars which kept us entertained during the lockdown, has now come to an end. However, Karan Johar does hint at something more.

Jun 8, 2020

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Good news for job seekers, these firms are hiring amid coronavirus pandemic

At a time when most of the companies are either cutting their workforce or announcing pay cuts, there are a few firms that are creating new opportunities for those in need of jobs.

Jun 3, 2020

Trains rescheduled, diverted due to cyclone Nisarga in Mumbai | Full list here

As per the Central Railways, the timings of 02542 LTT-Gorakhpur, 06345 LTT-Thiruvananthapuram, 01061 LTT-Darbhanga, 01071 LTT-Varanasi, 01019 CSMT-Bhubaneshwar special trains, which were scheduled to leave Mumbai area during the daytime, were changed to night.