Neha Kulkarni
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Navi Mumbai airport construction: Affected residents worried about source of income, await CIDCO plots
Ten months after they received the monetary compensation for construction of the international airport, a majority of the affected families are investing the amount. → Read More
Ladies special: Colourful makeover for coaches gets thumbs up, Railways to review feedback
However, the railways wants to ensure that the “paint job” stands the test of time against daily wear and tear. → Read More
Mumbai: MRVC proposes surcharge on suburban railway fares
On Wednesday, the state government approved partially funding the project and the surcharge on fares. The proposed surcharge now awaits the nod of the Railway Board, NITI Aayog and the Cabinet. → Read More
Mumbai: Centre likely to approve loan for MUTP works soon
The MRVC is expected to receive funds for the projects in three ways - bank loans, lease of funds from the Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) as well as funds from the state government and Railways. → Read More
Mumbai: At CSMT station, commuters remember the 52
At the memorial, which was inaugurated on January 30, 2009, many offered prayers and lit candles. → Read More
26/11 attacks: A son plans think-tank to improve national security
The foundation, ‘26/11’, will comprise academicians from universities across the world, who will conduct research into security issues. → Read More
Ahead of floating restaurant launch: Mumbai Port Trust tightens security guidelines for eatery and jetty operators
The launch is scheduled on November 17 and pontoon boat arrangements to ferry guests to the restaurants from jetty number 5 at the Gateway of India, security cabins and a jetty supervisor are expected to be in place before that. → Read More
Navi Mumbai airport: 60% land filling complete for phase 1, say CIDCO officials
In the first phase, a southern runway and terminal building will be constructed. Senior CIDCO officials said 45 hectare from the close to 496 hectare of land required for the first phase remains to be acquired. → Read More
After Supreme Court order: Firecracker retailers stare at losses this Diwali, stock up other items in Mumbai
The apex court has banned barium salts in fireworks with the aim to reduce pollution and noise. According to the order, only “green” firecrackers, or those with lower rate of emission, can be sold. → Read More
Mumbai: Partially AC local likely to be ready by January
Hyderabad-based Medha Servo Drives will manufacture the electrical equipment for the rakes. → Read More
India’s first cruiseliner set to sail from Mumbai to Goa on Oct 20
Having steered more than 60 ships in his career, Sequeira said he is excited to hit Mumbai waters on Saturday with his merchant vessel, MV Angriya — owned by Angriya Sea Eagles Private Limited — which is going to be the first cruise from Mumbai with a carrying capacity of 400 passengers. → Read More
Ways to improve Tejas ridership being devised: Konkan Rly CMD
KONKAN Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) Chairman and Managing Director Sanjay Gupta said on Monday that the passenger occupancy in the premium Tejas Express train that runs between Mumbai and Karmali in Goa has been low. → Read More
Mumbai-Goa cruise service to now start from Oct 24, bad weather delays launch
The carrier, Angriya Sea Eagle Private Limited, has started bookings for the cruise, which will begin from Mumbai, sail non-stop and dock at Mormugao in South Goa within 16 hours. → Read More
Locos bearing Tricolour, Mahatma’s image to mark 150th birth anniversary in Mumbai
The Kalyan diesel loco shed of the Central Railway (CR) will attach these locos to south and Konkan-bound trains. With more than 300 staff maintaining a 100 diesel loco engines, the Kalyan shed is one of the largest loco sheds for Mumbai sections. → Read More
Elphinstone Road stampede: Parel gets 2 more bridges but relief from congestion still remains elusive
Since the stampede, the Army had constructed a bridge on the northern end of the station, worth Rs 6 crore. In July this year, the Western Railway had constructed another FoB that connects Parel station to the western line. → Read More
Want to attract foreigners to Ganeshotsav, says Maha Tourism Minister
Tourism Minister Jaykumar Rawal speaks to Neha Kulkarni about the new initiatives that MTDC has taken up and the rise in the number of foreign tourists visiting Maharashtra during Ganeshotsav → Read More
Ganesh Chaturthi: Mandals worried about increased expenses
Rise in fuel prices, eco-friendly initiatives make festival costlier this year → Read More
Ganesh festival: 21 per cent increase in travel booking ahead of long weekend
The advance booking pattern is stronger than the previous year with over 77 per cent bookings so far being made over two weeks before Ganesh Chaturthi. → Read More
Mumbai: Mazagon Dock to revamp heritage gallery, trace city’s history through shipbuilding
Established in 2015, the heritage gallery at MDL houses some replica models of ships, including the HMS Minden, a 74-gun ship launched in the Bombay Dockyard in 1810. → Read More
Mumbai-Delhi Expressway: Construction to start by Dec, to be ready in 3 years, says Gadkari
The expressway, to be built at a cost of about Rs 1 lakh crore, will connect India’s two most backward districts, Mewat (Haryana) and Dahod (Gujarat). → Read More