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Local stations elevate commute with plans of new retail decks

MUMBAI, Aug. 9 -- The Indian Railways (IR) has ratified a policy to monetise vacant elevated decks at local railway stations and areas around foot overbridges for retail, allowing the ever-in-a-hurry ... Read More


More services on Metro 1 for Andheri-Ghatkopar

Mumbai, Aug. 9 -- Commuters on the busy Andheri-Ghatkopar stretch of Metro-1 will have to wait less for a train from Monday, with Mumbai Metro One Private Ltd (MMOPL) reducing the peak-hour gap betwee... Read More


Elevated railway decks to get flea markets and cafes

MUMBAI, Aug. 9 -- Local train commuters may soon be able to pick up vegetables, groceries, meals or even dry-cleaning orders as they make their way to work or returning home, without having to make an... Read More


Families dragged out as demolition begins in Dharavi's Meghwadi

India, Aug. 7 -- At Meghwadi, one of the oldest slum settlements in Dharavi, frantic scenes played out on the streets on Thursday after demolition crews arrived without warning and started tearing dow... Read More


Auto, taxi drivers rush to learn Marathi, stay on road

Mumbai, Aug. 7 -- By 9 am on Wednesday, a narrow lane leading to a modest community hall in Saki Naka began to resemble a classroom. Hundreds of students flocked to the hall throughout the day to prac... Read More


Auto, taxi drivers rush to learn spoken Marathi, stay on road before language proficiency test

Mumbai, Aug. 7 -- By 9 am on Wednesday, a narrow lane leading to a modest community hall in Saki Naka began to resemble a classroom. Hundreds of students flocked to the hall throughout the day to prac... Read More


3 families evicted as Meghwadi razing begins 'without notice'

MUMBAI, Aug. 7 -- At Meghwadi, one of the oldest slum settlements in Dharavi, frantic scenes played out on the streets on Thursday after demolition crews arrived without warning and started tearing do... Read More


Auto, taxi drivers rush to learn Marathi, stay on the road

India, Aug. 6 -- By 9 am on Wednesday, a narrow lane leading to a modest community hall in Saki Naka began to resemble a classroom. Hundreds of students flocked to the hall throughout the day to pract... Read More


Auto, taxi drivers rush to learn Marathi, stay on road

Mumbai, Aug. 6 -- By 9 am on Wednesday, a narrow lane leading to a modest community hall in Saki Naka began to resemble a classroom. Hundreds of students flocked to the hall throughout the day to prac... Read More


22 BEST depots to be revamped to fund rRs.r28k-crore revival

India, Aug. 5 -- The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) Committee on Tuesday approved an ambitious plan to revive the cash-strapped undertaking by redeveloping 22 of its 27 bus depots i... Read More