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Govt revives plan to raze Mumbai airport slums, in situ rehab proposed

India, Aug. 28 -- The Adani Group-led Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) could expand the Mumbai airport by 15% if the slum settlements on its periphery are cleared. While previous attempts t... Read More


Govt revives plan to raze slums around Mum airport

MUMBAI, Aug. 28 -- The Adani Group-led Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) could expand the Mumbai airport by 15% if the slum settlements on its periphery are cleared. While previous attempts ... Read More


Auto, taxi fares rise from September 1; meters must be reset by November 30

India, Aug. 27 -- Commuters across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) will have to pay more for autorickshaw and kaali-peeli taxi rides from September 1, with the Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Transp... Read More


Auto, taxi fares rise from September 1; meters must be reset by November 30

MUMBAI, Aug. 27 -- Commuters across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) will have to pay more for autorickshaw and kaali-peeli taxi rides from September 1, with the Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Trans... Read More


Railways launch drive amid allegations of impure Rail Neer water

India, Aug. 26 -- Amid allegations about the quality of Rail Neer bottled water and concerns about hygiene at railway catering units, the railway authorities have intensified inspections of drinking w... Read More


Rlys launches drive to check quality of food, water at stns

MUMBAI, Aug. 26 -- Amid allegations about the quality of Rail Neer bottled water and concerns about hygiene at railway catering units, the railway authorities have intensified inspections of drinking ... Read More


Auto drivers strike protesting Marathi mandate; leaders spar

MUMBAI, Aug. 25 -- Mumbaikars' morning commutes were severely disrupted on Monday as autorickshaw drivers went on a spontaneous and unorganised strike, triggered by the strict enforcement of proficien... Read More


New AC trains from next year but where will they be parked?

India, Aug. 24 -- Mumbai's suburban railway network will receive 238 air-conditioned (AC) local trains, starting next year, but the Indian Railways has not addressed the question: where will these tra... Read More


Parking woes await 238 new AC local trains

MUMBAI, Aug. 24 -- Mumbai's suburban railway network will receive 238 air-conditioned (AC) local trains, starting next year, but the Indian Railways has not addressed the question: where will these tr... Read More


Rly board tweaks escalator rules

MUMBAI, Aug. 24 -- With complaints about escalators at railway stations piling up, the Railway Board has promised better maintenance and monitoring. The board says that, going forward, manufacturers w... Read More