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Travelling Into Mumbai for Ganeshotsav: Trains, Road Closures and Where to Stay

Why Mumbai's Transport Grid Shifts Completely During GaneshotsavGaneshotsav does not just add crowds to Mumbai, it reorganises the city. The ten-day festival, anchored by massive public Ganesh installations called sarvajanik mandals, draws lakhs of visitors from Maharashtra and beyond, and the municipal corporation responds by closing or restricting vehicle movement…

Times Life · Sep 8

5 Indian Destinations That Are Genuinely Accessible for Travellers With Mobility Challenges

Agra: The Taj Mahal's Accessibility Overhaul Is More Serious Than You ThinkThe Archaeological Survey of India installed paved pathways and ramps at the Taj Mahal complex after sustained pressure from disability rights groups, and the difference is measurable. Wheelchair users can now reach the main plinth via a dedicated ramp…

Times Life · Aug 30

Mumbai BEST employees announce indefinite strike: Why they're protesting and how it could disrupt your travel

BEST employees are launching an indefinite strike from Thursday midnight. This action could disrupt bus services across Mumbai and electricity supply in South Mumbai. The unions demand the merger of BEST's budget with BMC and settlement of dues for retired staff. They also seek implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission…

The Economic Times · Jun 18

Milind Deora quits Congress | There will be no compromise on South Mumbai Lok Sabha seat, says Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut asserts that there will be no compromise on South Mumbai Lok Sabha seat even as Milind Deora resigned from Congress.

The Hindu · Jan 14, 2024

Deora quits Congress: Gaikwad asks him to reconsider, Patole slams ruling alliance

In a video statement, Mumbai Congress president Varsha Gaikwad urged the former South Mumbai Lok Sabha MP to reconsider his decision saying his family and the Congress family were one.

The Hindu · Jan 14, 2024

Sanjay Raut's absence a void for Shiv Sena; South Mumbai MP Arvind Sawant, Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi to step in

MUMBAI: Many in the Shiv Sena circles called him the lone crusader who could hold a press conference daily the whole year round and travel to multiple cities to network across the political spectrum on the same day. With Shiv Sena MP and Saamna executive editor Sanjay Raut arrested by…

The Times of India · Aug 1, 2022

Mumbai: Navy invites citizens to Heritage run on August 13

MUMBAI: The Western Naval Command (WNC) of the Indian Navy is conducting a unique, one-of-a-kind 10 km run around the Heritage District of South Mumbai on August 13, with the aim of promoting the vibrant heritage of the city and strengthening its bond with Mumbaikars. One of the biggest attraction…

The Times of India · Jul 17, 2022

Maharashtra: Duplicate watches worth Rs 1 crore seized, five held

The Crime Branch Control of the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) raided wrist watch shops at Manish Market and Al Saba Market in South Mumbai and seized duplicate watches of prominent brands worth Rs 1.06 crore, an official said on Thursday. Full story on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jun 17, 2022

Maharashtra: Shiv Sena MLAs check into Malad resort ahead of RS elections

MUMBAI: With a contest heating up between the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) and BJP for the sixth Rajya Sabha seat from Maharashtra, all parties are set to corral MLAs in hotels till Thursday in a bid to protect their numbers.

The Times of India · Jun 7, 2022

Two held for taking haftas from hawkers

MUMBAI: In a special drive by city police commissioner Sanjay Pandey, the Anti Extortion cell of the crime branch have arrested two extortionists who used to collect haftas daily from hawkers in South Mumbai.

The Times of India · May 22, 2022