Mumbai: In the aftermath of a deadly car blast near Red Fort metro station in New Delhi on Monday evening, which killed nine people and injured 20, Maharashtra has been placed on high alert. Security measures have been intensified across Mumbai and major railway stations to prevent any untoward incidents, officials said. According to senior…
Mumbai: The Mumbai Metro Line-3, also called the Aqua Line, witnessed strong commuter growth in October, with over 38 lakh passengers using the city’s first underground metro corridor, the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) said on Sunday. Stretching 33.5 km from Cuffe Parade in South Mumbai to Aarey JVLR in the western suburbs, the line…
Mumbai: The tense hostage situation in Powai on Thursday where 17 children and two adults were rescued after a three-hour standoff has revived memories of past sieges that once gripped Mumbai. The financial capital, though resilient, has faced several dramatic hostage incidents over the years that have tested its police force’s negotiation skills and crisis…
Mumbai: Authorities operating Metro and Monorail services in Mumbai have been directed to submit their disaster management and emergency response plans, the district disaster management bodies of Mumbai and Mumbai Suburban districts said on Wednesday. According to a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) statement, the directive was issued by Dr. Vipin Sharma, additional municipal commissioner and…
Mumbai: The Mumbai Customs Department has seized hydroponic weed and electronic goods worth Rs 12.97 crore in a series of operations at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) over four days, officials said on Wednesday. According to Customs officials, the seizures were made between Saturday and Tuesday based on specific intelligence inputs. The operations…
Mumbai: Global pop icon and Grammy Award winner Enrique Iglesias set the stage ablaze in Mumbai on Sunday night with his maiden concert in the city, performing some of his biggest hits including Hero and Bailamos to the delight of thousands of fans. The 50-year-old Spanish singer performed before an audience of over 25,000 people…
Mumbai Police’s Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) seized cocaine, mephedrone and codeine valued at Rs 1.65 crore and arrested six individuals, including two Nigerian nationals, in a major operation on New Year’s Eve, an official reported. In the first case, the Ghatkopar unit arrested Sanjib Sarkar (40) from Kurla East with 396 grams of cocaine worth ₹1.18…
The Mumbai-Goa highway is witnessing heavy traffic congestion as New Year travellers make their way to popular destinations like Goa and Alibaug in Maharashtra’s Raigad district. The situation has been exacerbated by ongoing road construction along key stretches, causing significant delays for commuters. According to police officials, traffic snarls were particularly severe on Monday at…
MUMBAI: To accommodate New Year’s Eve celebrations, Central Railway (CR) and Western Railway (WR) will operate special late-night local trains, ensuring smooth travel for revellers, reported The Times of India. On the CR Main line, a late-night train will depart from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) at 1:30 a.m. on January 1, reaching Kalyan at…
Mumbai: The Mumbai police’s Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) has seized 16 kg of drugs worth Rs 3.25 crore and arrested 12 peddlers in the past month. According to an official, arrests were made in Sahar village, Nallasopara, Santacruz, Kurla, Byculla and other areas. The seized drugs, including MD, heroin, and ganja, were of different quantities. The…
