Thunderstorm with light rains to continue over the city for next two days, IMD predicts
Mumbaikars on Sunday will be waking up to a bright sunny day after two days of rainfall across the city and metropolitan region. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted the spate of rainfall will continue for the next two days.
IMD official Sushma Nair, said, “Mumbai will witness light showers with thunderstorm for the next 2 days due to new weather systems generating over the city which is causing the rainfall. Also, Monday onwards there is a possibility of heavy rains once again, these rainfall activities have delayed the retreat of monsoon over Mumbai, even though the monsoon retreat has already begun in Rajasthan and some parts of Gujarat.”
The earlier date given by IMD for the retreat of monsoon over Mumbai was 8 October.
Don't forget to carry your umbrellas!
Due to Celebration of Eid-e-Milad at Kannamwar Nagar, bus route 397 curtailed at Shiv Shahi Mandal i. e. One stop prior from 16.00 hrs today. The curtailment will continue upto 23.00hrs tomorrow i. e. 09/10/2022: BEST
Mumbai-Nagpur Expressway likely to open around Diwali
The much talked about Mumbai-Nagpur Expressway, also known as Hindu Hrudaysamrat Balasahed Thackeray Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg, is most likely to partially open around Diwali.
Touted as a game changer project for Vidarbha Region, the state government led by Eknath Shinde is looking at giving the project as a “Diwali Gift” to Maharashtra.
The project’s first phase, between Nagpur to Shirdi, a stretch of 520 km is slated for an opening during the Diwali festival. With the BJP back as part of the state government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s availability is also being checked expressway’s inauguration.
Diversions, alternate routes announced by Mumbai traffic police ahead of Eid-Milad-un-Nabi
On the occasion of Eid-e-Milad today, the traffic police restrict major roads in South Mumbai from Byculla,as such the bus routes will be diverted via alternate roads from afternoon. Passengers are requested to please take note: BEST
HC to hear PIL against the construction of the Powai cycle track
The Bombay High Court is to hear a public interest litigation (PIL) on October 13 challenging the construction of the Powai cycle track on the limited issue that it passes through the eco-sensitive zone of Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) and along the Pipeline Road passing through the SGNP and Vihar Lake.
The SGNP deputy director had informed the HC that, based on a complaint received regarding the construction, it had registered a "Preliminary Offence Report" (POR) under the provisions of the Indian Forest Act, 1927 and the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and asked the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) "to desist" from carrying out further construction.
The HC, in May, had termed the BMC’s ambitious project of the construction of a bicycle and jogging track at Powai Lake and the catchment area "illegal" and has directed its removal.
Mumbai Police issues special ban notice on flying drones during Eid-Milad-Un-Nabi celebration
The Mumbai Police on Saturday issued an order banning the use of drones, remote-controlled micro-light aircraft, and para-gliders within the city during the Eid-Milad-Un-Nabi celebrations, due to be held by Muslims in the city tomorrow.
As per the notification by deputy police commissioner Sanjay Latkar, Mumbai Police, the ban on the aforementioned objects will pertain till October 11.
The celebration of the festival began on Saturday evening and will continue till Sunday evening. Anyone, if found using these objects to shoot or record the celebration, will be prosecuted by the police, stated the notification.
Mumbai: Mega block on THESE suburban railway lines on Oct 9; check complete details here
Mumbai: Central Railway will operate Mega Block on its suburban sections for carrying out maintenance work on 9.10.2022. For the smooth functioning of the transport, these maintenance mega blocks are considered essential.
With the view to achieve infrastructure and passenger safety, commuters are requested to bear with the Railway Administration for the inconvenience caused on Sunday.
Will fight and win: Aaditya Thackeray slams Shinde camp after EC freezes Sena name, symbol for both factions
Thackeray scion and Shiv Sena leader Aaditya on Saturday called Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led-faction Shiv Sena as "traitors" after the Election Commission (EC) froze the symbol barring both the rival camps in the party from using it in the upcoming Assembly bypoll slated for November 3.
"Traitors who were sold out for crores today have done a despicable and shameless act of freezing the Shiv Sena's name and symbol. The people of Maharashtra will not tolerate this. Will fight and win! We are on the side of truth! Satyamev Jayate!" Aaditya Thackeray tweeted in Marathi.
Uddhav Thackeray shared a photo with his father late Balasaheb Thackeray and captioned it, "We shall win!" This comes hours after the poll panel freezed party symbol and name ahead of the upcoming by-elections in Andheri East.
Rising sun or torch: Thackeray submits alternative choices after EC freezes Shiv Sena name, party symbol
A day after Election Commission of India freezed the name and symbol of Shiv Sena, the Uddhav Thackeray faction has submitted a list of three names and symbols for the upcoming by-polls in Andheri East, reports stated.
Reports stated that the names that Uddhav's faction chose were 'Shiv Sena Balasaheb Thackeray', 'Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray' and 'Shiv Sena Prabodhankar Thackeray'.
They have also projected three symbol options which includes a Trishu'Risl, a Torch or Mashal and Rising Sun, reported NDTV.
Two drown in a mine filled with water at Bhopar village in Dombivli; three saved.
MMRDA to widen Shahad Bridge; officials say work to start soon
Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has decided to widen the Shahad bridge that falls on Kalyan-Murbad-Ahmednagar route. The bridge is reportedly going to be widened by 30 meters.
The widening will be a big relief for motorists who use the bridge which is currently 10 meters wide. The bridge also gets pothole-riddled during monsoon and coupled with bottleneck space, it leads to traffic congestion, stated reports.
The report further stated that the MMRDA officials earlier this week held a meeting with Kalyan MP Shrikant Shinde where the plan to develop and widen this bridge was sanctioned.
Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray tointeract with the people of the state through social media today at 6 pm
Maharashtra: Uddhav Thackeray will interact with people through social media today at 6 pm
Mumbai: FIR against affidavits prepared in support of Uddhav-led Sena faction
Mumbai Police have registered an FIR against unidentified persons on charges of cheating and forgery after recovering more than 4,500 affidavits being prepared in support of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction, an official said on Sunday.
BJP should start preparing of being a part of the opposition as they will have to sit there after the 2024 elections: Congress Presidential candidate, Shashi Tharoor
Uddhav Thackeray urges EC to allot name and symbol soon
Uddhav said three names included ‘Shiv Sena Balasaheb Thackeray,' ‘Shivsena Balasaheb Prabodhankar Thackeray’ and ‘Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray' and submitted three symbols comprising trishul (trident), rising sun, and mashaal (torch). ‘’We appeal to the Election Commission to allot one name and a symbol at the earliest,’’ he said.
Congress Presidential candidate Shashi Tharoor receives poor response in Mumbai
Leaders lined up to express their support to Kharge who is being seen as the candidate blessed by the Gandhi family.
