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WR clears 20% of slums in Garib Nagar

MUMBAI, May 20 -- The Western Railway (WR) launched a largescale anti-encroachment drive to remove unauthorised dwellings on railway land in Garib Nagar, Bandra (East), on Tuesday, amid protests from ... Read More


BEST shelves Narwekar's bid to shorten Gateway bus routes

India, May 19 -- Two popular bus routes connecting the Gateway of India to south Mumbai's major railway hubs will remain unchanged, after the BEST committee on Monday shelved a proposal by Maharashtra... Read More


BMC proposes 15-point reform blueprint for cash-strapped BEST

India, May 19 -- Confronted with the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST)'s staggering projected loss of Rs.2,439 crore for the fiscal year 2026-27, the BMC has issued it a comprehensive ... Read More


Narwekar's bid to shorten Gateway bus routes shelved

Mumbai, May 19 -- Two popular bus routes connecting the Gateway of India to south Mumbai's major railway hubs will remain unchanged, after the BEST committee on Monday shelved a proposal by Maharashtr... Read More


30 acres of salt pan land to house parking lot for trains

India, May 18 -- The railways is in the process of acquiring several parcels of salt pan land stretching from Dahisar till Vasai, encompassing 33.95 acres, for a nominal fee of Rs.1 per plot. It has a... Read More


Carpooling, public transport day, use of stairs: MMRDA issues 15-point austerity circular

India, May 18 -- Following Prime Minister Narednra Modi's appeal to citizens for austerity in light of the ongoing war in west Asia, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has as... Read More


Carpooling, use of stairs in MMRDA's 15-pt austerity drive

Mumbai, May 18 -- Following Prime Minister Narednra Modi's appeal to citizens for austerity in light of the ongoing war in west Asia, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has a... Read More


Rlys to get 30 acres of salt pan land for new stabling lines

Mumbai, May 18 -- The railways is in the process of acquiring several parcels of salt pan land stretching from Dahisar till Vasai, encompassing 33.95 acres, for a nominal fee of Rs.1 per plot. It has ... Read More


Electric shock: Power outages sound alarm as demand surges

India, May 16 -- An ageing power cable network, rising power demand, unprecedented summer heat and rapid real-estate expansion has begun to take a toll. It's causing frequent power outages and outages... Read More


Power outages sound alarm as demand surges

MUMBAI, May 16 -- An ageing power cable network, rising power demand, unprecedented summer heat and rapid real-estate expansion has begun to take a toll. It's causing frequent power outages and outage... Read More