​Maharashtra plans River Rejuvenation Authority to tackle pollution crisis 

​ Stressing that restoring river health must take precedence over cosmetic upgrades, Maharashtra Minister of Environment and Climate Change Pankaja Munde said, “Even if river beautification is delayed, ensuring pollution-free…

​Mumbai: BSNL, MTNL land in Borivali cleared for PMAY housing project 

​ In a move aimed at boosting affordable housing in Mumbai’s western suburbs, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has approved the acquisition of reserved land owned by Bharat Sanchar Nigam…

​Mumbai: 55-yr-old worker dies after marble slabs fall at Sion construction site 

​ A 55-year-old carpenter died on Friday evening after sustaining severe injuries at a redevelopment site in Sion. The deceased, identified as Kalim Shaikh, was working at TransIndia’s ongoing project…

​Bombay High Court orders HDFC Bank to refund Rs 38 lakh in fraud case 

​ The Bombay High Court has ordered HDFC Bank to refund Rs 38 lakh to a Pune-based businessman, who lost the amount to digital fraud, observing that the account holder…

​Ambedkar Jayanti: Mumbai Police issues traffic advisory, check details here 

​ Mumbai Police on Friday issued a traffic advisory for motorists travelling to or from Dadar and shared details of alternate routes ahead of Ambedkar Jayanti 2026 on April 14.…

​Maharashtra launches free Ambedkar tour circuit across Mumbai, Nashik, Nagpur 

​ To mark the birth anniversary of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, the Maharashtra Tourism Department will organise a two-day “Ambedkar Tour Circuit” across Mumbai, Nashik, and Nagpur on April 13 and…

​Helmet rule violation by police to invite strict action in Maharashtra 

​ The Office of the Additional Director General of Police (Traffic), Maharashtra, has instructed all police personnel across the state to strictly comply with helmet usage while riding two-wheelers. The…

​Create robust system for affordable rental housing in Mumbai: Devendra Fadnavis 

​ Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday ordered setting up an effective mechanism for affordable rental housing in Mumbai, besides developing a dedicated portal to facilitate access for citizens,…

​Mumbai: One dead after fire breaks out in Kamathipura area 

​ A fire broke out in the Kamathipura area of south Mumbai on Friday afternoon, claiming the life of one person, officials said. According to information provided by the Brihanmumbai…

​Mumbai local train updates: Central Railway to operate mega block on April 12 

​ The Central Railway has announced a mega block on its suburban network on Sunday, April 12, 2026, to carry out essential engineering and maintenance works. The block will impact…