News & Events

Sushi and Taiko drums at weekend Japanese festival

A mall in Mumbai began to host the fourth edition of the Cool Japan Festival which showcases the culture and cuisine of that country from February 6-8. Source: Mumbai News

Transfer delays seizing of tainted babus’ properties

More than a month after CM Devendra Fadnavis’ approval, the anti-corruption bureau (ACB) is yet to attach properties worth Rs 194 crore of high profile revenue and PWD officials. Source: Mumbai News

State plans to build bypass, widen Mumbai-Pune E-way

The state government has resurrected a proposal to augment the Mumbai-Pune expressway in view of the increasing traffic between the two cities. The idea is to have a 14-lane connectivity that will include six lanes of NH4 and eight of the expressway. Source: Mumbai News

BCom results are out after a 24-day delay

The university’s third-year BCom semester V results were declared on Thursday, after a delay of 24 days. The exams got over on November 28 last year and the results were supposed to have been declared within 45 days. Source: Mumbai News

Body found in Mankhurd: 3 held for murder

Over a week after a charred body was found in Mankhurd, three people have been arrested for allegedly killing Shafique Ashfak (23) over a monetary dispute. Source: Mumbai News

New Bombardier rakes to be inducted into WR in a month

The two Bombardier rakes, which arrived in Mumbai in October 2013, will be inducted into the suburban railway network within a month, following final approvals from the railway board. Source: Mumbai News

From Feb 10, RTOs will change the way they function

After shutting doors on touts/agents, efforts are on to eradicate graft from the departments of the regional transport office. From February 10, there will be a whole new system of functioning at the RTOs. Source: Mumbai News

Two 55-storey towers to rise in Mahim bay

The city’s first mega building project kissing the sea is all set to take off after coastal regulation zone (CRZ) norms restricting construction activity were relaxed near bay areas. Source: Mumbai News

9 out of 10 Uber drivers don’t have badges: Report

Nine out of 10 drivers working for Uber in Mumbai and Pune did not have the mandatory public service vehicle authorization badges, according to data from the transport commissioner's office. Source: Mumbai News

State looks at ban on chewing tobacco in public and Punjab-like tax to fund medical care

The state government will consider a ban on the chewing of tobacco in public places as well as more taxes on tobacco to fund healthcare. Source: Mumbai News