Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Sewri-Worli Connector to link MTHL and BWSL via 4 lanes 
The Sewri-Worli Elevated Connector will be 4.5 km long and have four-lane (2+2) carriageways. It will link MTHL with BWSL, which is a key connection between the city's northern and southern coastal roads on the west coast. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Sewri-Worli Connector to link MTHL and BWSL via 4 lanes
The Sewri-Worli Elevated Connector will be 4.5 km long and have four-lane (2+2) carriageways. It will link MTHL with BWSL, which is a key connection between the city's northern and southern coastal roads on the west coast. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;New Elphinstone bridge to feature double-decker 2+2 lane design 
The first level of the new double-decker bridge will feature a 2+2 lane carriageway for traffic between Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Road and Senapati Bapat Road, while the second level will accommodate a 2+2 lane carriageway for traffic heading from the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (Atal Setu) to the Bandra-Worli Sea Link (BWSL). (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;New Elphinstone bridge to feature double-decker 2+2 lane design
The first level of the new double-decker bridge will feature a 2+2 lane carriageway for traffic between Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Road and Senapati Bapat Road, while the second level will accommodate a 2+2 lane carriageway for traffic heading from the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (Atal Setu) to the Bandra-Worli Sea Link (BWSL). (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Elphinstone ROB to be replaced with modern double-decker bridge 
The existing Elphinstone ROB is 13 metres wide and accommodates only 1.5 lanes of traffic in each direction. The dismantling of the ROB will make way for a modern double-decker structure that is expected to significantly improve the east-west connectivity in the metropolis.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Elphinstone ROB to be replaced with modern double-decker bridge
The existing Elphinstone ROB is 13 metres wide and accommodates only 1.5 lanes of traffic in each direction. The dismantling of the ROB will make way for a modern double-decker structure that is expected to significantly improve the east-west connectivity in the metropolis.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Traffic Police defer Elphinstone closure fearing Dadar-Lower Parel chaos 
Traffic Police devised a traffic management plan post-closure to minimise inconvenience to motorists and then decided to go ahead with the structure's demolition.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Traffic Police defer Elphinstone closure fearing Dadar-Lower Parel chaos
Traffic Police devised a traffic management plan post-closure to minimise inconvenience to motorists and then decided to go ahead with the structure's demolition.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Bridge closure delayed to avoid congestion in central Mumbai areas 
The Traffic Police had earlier planned to close the bridge from April 25, but did not go ahead with its decision after an assessment that it would cause traffic congestion and disruptions, especially in Dadar, Lower Parel, Curry Road and Bharatmata areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Bridge closure delayed to avoid congestion in central Mumbai areas
The Traffic Police had earlier planned to close the bridge from April 25, but did not go ahead with its decision after an assessment that it would cause traffic congestion and disruptions, especially in Dadar, Lower Parel, Curry Road and Bharatmata areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Century-old Elphinstone Bridge to be rebuilt under MMRDA connector plan 
The more than 100-year-old bridge will be reconstructed as part of the Sewri-Worli Elevated Connector project of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Century-old Elphinstone Bridge to be rebuilt under MMRDA connector plan
The more than 100-year-old bridge will be reconstructed as part of the Sewri-Worli Elevated Connector project of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: British-era Elphinstone ROB links Parel and Prabhadevi since decades 
The British-era Elphinstone ROB has been serving as a key connecting link between the Parel and Prabhadevi areas in central Mumbai. According to the officials, the Mumbai Traffic Police issued a notification about the closure of the elevated structure on Thursday and a traffic management plan till the time the new Elphinstone Bridge and Worli-Sewri connector open for vehicles.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: British-era Elphinstone ROB links Parel and Prabhadevi since decades
The British-era Elphinstone ROB has been serving as a key connecting link between the Parel and Prabhadevi areas in central Mumbai. According to the officials, the Mumbai Traffic Police issued a notification about the closure of the elevated structure on Thursday and a traffic management plan till the time the new Elphinstone Bridge and Worli-Sewri connector open for vehicles.

Mumbai Live NEWS Update: Varsha Gaikwad alleges BMC under administrator has become &lsquo;pasture of corruption&rsquo;
Mumbai Congress president and Lok Sabha MP <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-mp-varsha-gaikwad-seeks-action-over-peeling-sclr-surface-23593221" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Varsha Gaikwad </a>claimed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), currently under a government-appointed administrator, has turned into a "pasture of corruption", claiming contractors were decided in advance and tenders floated later to suit them.

Mumbai Live NEWS Update: Varsha Gaikwad alleges BMC under administrator has become &lsquo;pasture of corruption&rsquo;
Mumbai Congress president and Lok Sabha MP Varsha Gaikwad claimed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), currently under a government-appointed administrator, has turned into a "pasture of corruption", claiming contractors were decided in advance and tenders floated later to suit them.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: We will mostly start putting barricades around 11:30 pm. By then most of the office goers would have reached home. We are yet to make a decision whether to allow emergency vehicles to use the bridge till actual demolition works begin: Dadar Traffic Department

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: We will mostly start putting barricades around 11:30 pm. By then most of the office goers would have reached home. We are yet to make a decision whether to allow emergency vehicles to use the bridge till actual demolition works begin: Dadar Traffic Department

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Preparations underway to shut Mumbai's Elphinstone Bridge. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/photo/in-photos-preparations-underway-to-shut-mumbais-elphinstone-bridge-107325" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">See pics...</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Preparations underway to shut Mumbai's Elphinstone Bridge. See pics...

Mumbai Live NEWS Update: Mumbai congress accuses mahayuti govt, civic body of colluding with contractors to &lsquo;loot&rsquo; public funds
The Mumbai Congress on Friday alleged that Maharashtra's Mahayuti government and civic authorities were colluding with private contractors to "loot" public funds and in the process making the lives of city residents miserable.

Mumbai Live NEWS Update: Mumbai congress accuses mahayuti govt, civic body of colluding with contractors to &lsquo;loot&rsquo; public funds
The Mumbai Congress on Friday alleged that Maharashtra's Mahayuti government and civic authorities were colluding with private contractors to "loot" public funds and in the process making the lives of city residents miserable.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: PM Modi has taken several schemes to benefit farmers, says Vikhe Patil
"The country's economy depends on farmers. Prime Minister Narendra <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/issue-in-manipur-ongoing-for-long-good-pm-modi-going-now-rahul-gandhi-23593696" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Modi </a>has taken several farmer-friendly decisions to strengthen agriculture and marketing systems. The Centre and state are working to empower farmers through various schemes," Vikhe Patil said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: PM Modi has taken several schemes to benefit farmers, says Vikhe Patil
"The country's economy depends on farmers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken several farmer-friendly decisions to strengthen agriculture and marketing systems. The Centre and state are working to empower farmers through various schemes," Vikhe Patil said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shetkari Bhavan to be built in Ahilyanagar
The state government is working to create a strong linkage between <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/union-minister-nitin-gadkari-ai-will-be-revolutionise-improve-farmers-conditions-23593713" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">farmers </a>and consumers through direct arrangements under the marketing board, he said while informing that Sant Tukdoji Maharaj Shetkari Bhavan worth Rs 1.5 crore will be built in Ahilyanagar.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shetkari Bhavan to be built in Ahilyanagar
The state government is working to create a strong linkage between farmers and consumers through direct arrangements under the marketing board, he said while informing that Sant Tukdoji Maharaj Shetkari Bhavan worth Rs 1.5 crore will be built in Ahilyanagar.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt is commited to give priority to agricultural development
Maharashtra Marketing and Protocol Minister Jaykumar Rawal on Friday said the state <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-government-issues-notification-renaming-ahmednagar-railway-station-in-state-as-ahilyanagar-23593730" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">government </a>is committed to giving priority to agricultural development and strengthening marketing systems for farmers.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt is commited to give priority to agricultural development
Maharashtra Marketing and Protocol Minister Jaykumar Rawal on Friday said the state government is committed to giving priority to agricultural development and strengthening marketing systems for farmers.

Mumbai Live NEWS Update: Shelar hits back at Raut, calls his stand on India-Pak match &lsquo;Anti-India&rsquo;
BJP minister Shelar, who is also the BCCI's representative on the Asia Cricket Council Board, accused Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut of adopting "anti-India" position on the issue. "Our stand has always been clear that the Indian cricket team will not undertake a tour of Pakistan and vice versa.

Mumbai Live NEWS Update: Shelar hits back at Raut, calls his stand on India-Pak match &lsquo;Anti-India&rsquo;
BJP minister Shelar, who is also the BCCI's representative on the Asia Cricket Council Board, accused Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut of adopting "anti-India" position on the issue. "Our stand has always been clear that the Indian cricket team will not undertake a tour of Pakistan and vice versa.

Mumbai Live NEWS Update: Aditya Thackeray Accuses BCCI of Being &lsquo;Anti-National&rsquo; Over India-Pakistan Match
"The BCCI is becoming anti-national. Why is the BCCI so excited about playing with Pakistan? Is it because of greed for money, TV revenue, advertisement revenue, or is it for the fees of players? When Pakistan can boycott Asia Cup just because it was in India, then why can not the BCCI do it?

Mumbai Live NEWS Update: Aditya Thackeray Accuses BCCI of Being &lsquo;Anti-National&rsquo; Over India-Pakistan Match
"The BCCI is becoming anti-national. Why is the BCCI so excited about playing with Pakistan? Is it because of greed for money, TV revenue, advertisement revenue, or is it for the fees of players? When Pakistan can boycott Asia Cup just because it was in India, then why can not the BCCI do it?

Mumbai Live NEWS Update: Thackeray urges broadcasters to boycott India-Pak match over terror attacks
Talking to reporters, Thackeray said Pakistan has staged multiple terror attacks inside India, and broadcasters in the country should boycott the India-Pakistan match.

Mumbai Live NEWS Update: Thackeray urges broadcasters to boycott India-Pak match over terror attacks
Talking to reporters, Thackeray said Pakistan has staged multiple terror attacks inside India, and broadcasters in the country should boycott the India-Pakistan match.

Mumbai Live NEWS Update: Ashish Shelar says politics should not dictate International Sports
Responding to the criticism, Maharashtra minister and cricket administrator Ashish Shelar said international sporting events cannot be dictated by bilateral political stand-offs.

Mumbai Live NEWS Update: Ashish Shelar says politics should not dictate International Sports
Responding to the criticism, Maharashtra minister and cricket administrator Ashish Shelar said international sporting events cannot be dictated by bilateral political stand-offs.

Mumbai Live NEWS Update: Aaditya Thackeray accuses BJP over India-Pakistan match, questions &lsquo;blood and cricket together&rsquo;
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Friday targeted the BJP over the India-Pakistan match in Asia Cup, saying the saffron party has changed its ideology, and asked if "blood and cricket can flow together."

Mumbai Live NEWS Update: Aaditya Thackeray accuses BJP over India-Pakistan match, questions &lsquo;blood and cricket together&rsquo;
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Friday targeted the BJP over the India-Pakistan match in Asia Cup, saying the saffron party has changed its ideology, and asked if "blood and cricket can flow together."

Mumbai Live NEWS Update: Police confirm Bombay HC bomb threat email was a hoax after search
According to <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/amp/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/seven-bangladeshi-nationals-held-in-thane-district-over-illegal-stay-in-india-23593663" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Police </a>officials : A bomb threat email was received by the Bombay HC authorities in the afternoon. A thorough search was conducted, but nothing suspicious was found. It turned out to be a hoax mail,"

Mumbai Live NEWS Update: Police confirm Bombay HC bomb threat email was a hoax after search
According to Police officials : A bomb threat email was received by the Bombay HC authorities in the afternoon. A thorough search was conducted, but nothing suspicious was found. It turned out to be a hoax mail,"

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Bomb threat halts Bombay HC hearings for two hours; turns out to be hoax
The <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/amp/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bombay-high-court-receives-bomb-threat-via-email-judges-and-staff-evacuate-23593684" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Bombay High Court</a> administration received a bomb threat email on Friday afternoon, which led to suspension of hearings for nearly two hours, but it turned out to be a hoax as nothing suspicious was found, police said.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Bomb threat halts Bombay HC hearings for two hours; turns out to be hoax
The Bombay High Court administration received a bomb threat email on Friday afternoon, which led to suspension of hearings for nearly two hours, but it turned out to be a hoax as nothing suspicious was found, police said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Karad's sacrifice will not go in vain, says Wadettiwar&nbsp;
He demanded that the GR be withdrawn immediately, warning that growing resentment among <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/ncps-suraj-chavan-accused-in-activist-assault-case-made-special-invitee-on-youth-policy-panel-23593665" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">youth </a>should not be allowed to erupt violently. "The sacrifice of Karad will not go in vain. We will continue to fight until this GR is cancelled and backdoor entry is stopped. At the same time, I appeal to the youth not to resort to suicide," Wadettiwar said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Karad's sacrifice will not go in vain, says Wadettiwar&nbsp;
He demanded that the GR be withdrawn immediately, warning that growing resentment among youth should not be allowed to erupt violently. "The sacrifice of Karad will not go in vain. We will continue to fight until this GR is cancelled and backdoor entry is stopped. At the same time, I appeal to the youth not to resort to suicide," Wadettiwar said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Govt has committed injutice to OBCs, says Wadettiwar
"This is a painful incident. By issuing this GR, the government has committed injustice on OBCs. It claims <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/obc-groups-plan-major-mumbai-protest-against-maratha-reservation-gr-23593602" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">reservation </a>will not be affected, but in reality, it is misleading people. The Mahayuti government is responsible for this suicide," Wadettiwar said in a statement.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Govt has committed injutice to OBCs, says Wadettiwar
"This is a painful incident. By issuing this GR, the government has committed injustice on OBCs. It claims reservation will not be affected, but in reality, it is misleading people. The Mahayuti government is responsible for this suicide," Wadettiwar said in a statement.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man ends his life to protest against Maharashtra govt
Bharat Karad (35) had jumped into the Manjara river on Wednesday evening, as per police. Wadettiwar, the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/congress-ncp-sp-lead-statewide-protests-against-draconian-public-security-bill-in-maharashtra-23593339" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Congress </a>Legislature Party (CLP) leader, said Karad left behind a note stating that he was ending his life in protest against the government's decision, which he believed would harm the reservation rights of OBCs.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Man ends his life to protest against Maharashtra govt
Bharat Karad (35) had jumped into the Manjara river on Wednesday evening, as per police. Wadettiwar, the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader, said Karad left behind a note stating that he was ending his life in protest against the government's decision, which he believed would harm the reservation rights of OBCs.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt held responsible for a man's suicide in Latur
&nbsp;Senior Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Friday held the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/maharashtra-police-foil-robbery-bid-in-palghar-district-11-held-with-weapons-23593661" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Maharashtra </a>government responsible for the suicide of a man in Latur and linked it to the anger among Other Backward Classes over the recent Maratha quota GR issued in the wake of the agitation led by Manoj Jarange.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra govt held responsible for a man's suicide in Latur
&nbsp;Senior Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Friday held the Maharashtra government responsible for the suicide of a man in Latur and linked it to the anger among Other Backward Classes over the recent Maratha quota GR issued in the wake of the agitation led by Manoj Jarange.

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An official from the Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/best-launches-new-ac-bus-route-via-coastal-road-linking-south-mumbai-and-oshiwara-23592609" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">BEST</a>) Undertaking said that several bus routes operating on Madam Cama Road have been diverted








Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: BEST diverts bus routes after road cave-in on Madam Cama road







An official from the Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) Undertaking said that several bus routes operating on Madam Cama Road have been diverted

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: BMC halts water supply as restoration work begins on caved-in road near Mantralaya
Restoration work is currently underway by the hydraulic department," a civic official said, adding that <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-lake-levels-rains-push-citys-seven-reservoirs-to-97-23-per-cent-levels-23592941" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">water supply</a> in the affected area has been temporarily stopped to carry out the repairs.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: BMC halts water supply as restoration work begins on caved-in road near Mantralaya
Restoration work is currently underway by the hydraulic department," a civic official said, adding that water supply in the affected area has been temporarily stopped to carry out the repairs.

Mumbai Live NEWS Update: Pipeline leak causes road cave-in on madame cama road; traffic diverted
According to the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-water-pipeline-leakage-reported-near-mantralaya-repair-work-underway-23593681" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation</a>, a 600 mm diameter water pipeline developed a leak on Madame Cama Road, causing a portion of the road to cave in around 11.30 am. Vehicles plying on the stretch were diverted.

Mumbai Live NEWS Update: Pipeline leak causes road cave-in on madame cama road; traffic diverted
According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, a 600 mm diameter water pipeline developed a leak on Madame Cama Road, causing a portion of the road to cave in around 11.30 am. Vehicles plying on the stretch were diverted.

Mumbai Live NEWS Update: Road cave-in near Mantralaya after pipeline leak disrupts traffic
A road caved in near Mantralaya in south <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-elphinstone-bridge-to-finally-be-shut-from-midnight-today-23593601" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mumbai </a>on Friday due to a leakage from a water pipeline, affecting traffic on the route,&nbsp;

Mumbai Live NEWS Update: Road cave-in near Mantralaya after pipeline leak disrupts traffic
A road caved in near Mantralaya in south Mumbai on Friday due to a leakage from a water pipeline, affecting traffic on the route,&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Search Operation conducted with the help of BDDS and a dog squad
"The building was evacuated as per the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and a search operation is currently underway with the help of the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) and a <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/endangered-wild-dogs-presence-recorded-for-first-time-in-panshet-pune-23593597" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">dog </a>squad," the official added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Search Operation conducted with the help of BDDS and a dog squad
"The building was evacuated as per the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and a search operation is currently underway with the help of the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) and a dog squad," the official added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police personnel rushes to evacuate HC
"The threat email was received on the official email address of the Bombay High Court, which warned of a bomb blast in the building," an official said. After being informed, <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/navy-rifle-theft-case-accused-agniveer-complainant-from-same-batch-say-police-23593660" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">police </a>personnel rushed to the high court and all the judges, lawyers, staff and visitors were asked to vacate the premises as a precautionary measure, he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police personnel rushes to evacuate HC
"The threat email was received on the official email address of the Bombay High Court, which warned of a bomb blast in the building," an official said.After being informed, police personnel rushed to the high court and all the judges, lawyers, staff and visitors were asked to vacate the premises as a precautionary measure, he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bomb threat leads to evacuation of Bombay HC&nbsp;
Following the email, the high court complex was evacuated and a search <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-fire-breaks-out-at-crackers-shop-in-malad-operations-underway-23592515" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">operation </a>was launched, officials said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bomb threat leads to evacuation of Bombay HC&nbsp;
Following the email, the high court complex was evacuated and a search operation was launched, officials said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bomb threat at Bombay HC creates panic, says police&nbsp;
The Bombay High Court administration received a <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/breaking-mumbai-airport-nair-hospital-receive-bomb-threats-via-email-police-launch-probe-23592848" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">bomb </a>threat email on Friday afternoon, which created panic and led to suspension of hearings, police said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bomb threat at Bombay HC creates panic, says police&nbsp;
The Bombay High Court administration received a bomb threat email on Friday afternoon, which created panic and led to suspension of hearings, police said.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: MSRDC says aluminium nozzles, not nails, used in Samruddhi Expressway repairs
The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/maharashtra-nails-hammered-into-samruddhi-expressway-puncture-car-tyres-23593298" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">MSRDC</a>) had on Wednesday said that aluminium nozzles, mistaken by motorists for nails, were temporarily used on a stretch of the road, officially known as Hindu Hrudaysmarat Balasaheb Thackeray Samruddhi Mahamarg, to fill minor cracks.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: MSRDC says aluminium nozzles, not nails, used in Samruddhi Expressway repairs
The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) had on Wednesday said that aluminium nozzles, mistaken by motorists for nails, were temporarily used on a stretch of the road, officially known as Hindu Hrudaysmarat Balasaheb Thackeray Samruddhi Mahamarg, to fill minor cracks.

Mumbai Live NEWS Update: Police blame poor barricading, reflectors responsible for safety lapse on Samruddhi Expressway
According to the police, grouting was undertaken at the Maliwada stretch of the expressway, and the contractor allegedly failed to put up strong barricades and use good-quality reflectors for diversion during the work, which could have led to <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/five-killed-in-two-days-in-train-accidents-in-thane-raigad-of-mumbai-suburban-network-23593522" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">accidents</a>.

Mumbai Live NEWS Update: Police blame poor barricading, reflectors responsible for safety lapse on Samruddhi Expressway
According to the police, grouting was undertaken at the Maliwada stretch of the expressway, and the contractor allegedly failed to put up strong barricades and use good-quality reflectors for diversion during the work, which could have led to accidents.

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Three vehicles suffer punctures during bridge grouting on Samruddhi Expressway
On Wednesday, three vehicles developed punctures during epoxy grouting work undertaken to strengthen a bridge on the Nagpur-<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-elphinstone-bridge-to-finally-be-shut-from-midnight-today-23593601" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mumbai </a>Samruddhi Expressway,&nbsp;

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Three vehicles suffer punctures during bridge grouting on Samruddhi Expressway
On Wednesday, three vehicles developed punctures during epoxy grouting work undertaken to strengthen a bridge on the Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Expressway,&nbsp;

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Case registered against Contractor Under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for Samruddhi Expressway Mishap
A case under sections 324 (B) (intentionally causing wrongful loss or damage to property), 125 ( endangering human life or personal safety) and other relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita was registered on Thursday night at Daulatabad <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/amp/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/seven-bangladeshi-nationals-held-in-thane-district-over-illegal-stay-in-india-23593663" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">police </a>station against one&nbsp;

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Case registered against Contractor Under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for Samruddhi Expressway Mishap
A case under sections 324 (B) (intentionally causing wrongful loss or damage to property), 125 ( endangering human life or personal safety) and other relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita was registered on Thursday night at Daulatabad police station against one&nbsp;

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Contractor booked after vehicles suffer punctures on Samruddhi Expressway
A case has been registered against a contractor in <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-thane-court-acquits-couple-in-atrocities-act-case-23593668" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Maharashtra's </a>Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar after three vehicles developed punctures on the Samruddhi Expressway during grouting work undertaken earlier this week,&nbsp;

Mumbai Live NEWS Updates: Contractor booked after vehicles suffer punctures on Samruddhi Expressway
A case has been registered against a contractor in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar after three vehicles developed punctures on the Samruddhi Expressway during grouting work undertaken earlier this week,&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Upates: Revised policy aims to increase youth participation in governance
The state government has indicated that the revised policy would focus on skill development, entrepreneurship, sports promotion and youth participation in governance. Officials said the inclusion of members from diverse backgrounds is aimed at making the committee more representative.

Mumbai News LIVE Upates: Revised policy aims to increase youth participation in governance
The state government has indicated that the revised policy would focus on skill development, entrepreneurship, sports promotion and youth participation in governance. Officials said the inclusion of members from diverse backgrounds is aimed at making the committee more representative.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM Fadnavis sanctioned Rs 10 crore for the implementation of programmes under the new youth policy
Chavan holds the position of general secretary in the Nationalist <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/five-killed-in-two-days-in-train-accidents-in-thane-raigad-of-mumbai-suburban-network-23593484" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Congress </a>Party (NCP), led by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. The committee was originally set up to review the state's Youth Policy 2012 and prepare a revised draft. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has already sanctioned a provision of Rs 10 crore for the implementation of programmes under the new youth policy, said officials.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM Fadnavis sanctioned Rs 10 crore for the implementation of programmes under the new youth policy
Chavan holds the position of general secretary in the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), led by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. The committee was originally set up to review the state's Youth Policy 2012 and prepare a revised draft. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has already sanctioned a provision of Rs 10 crore for the implementation of programmes under the new youth policy, said officials.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Suraj Chavan to accompany Dhananjay Thackeray as a special invitee
According to a government resolution (GR) issued by the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-mira-bhayandar-civic-school-wins-global-green-building-honour-23593211" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">School </a>Education and Sports Department on Thursday, Chavan has been appointed as a special invitee along with Dhananjay Thackeray, a recipient of the National Youth Award, and advocate Sangram Shewale, a youth activist.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Suraj Chavan to accompany Dhananjay Thackeray as a special invitee
According to a government resolution (GR) issued by the School Education and Sports Department on Thursday, Chavan has been appointed as a special invitee along with Dhananjay Thackeray, a recipient of the National Youth Award, and advocate Sangram Shewale, a youth activist.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharshtra govt invites NCP's leader Suraj Chavan on youth policy panel
The Maharashtra government has inducted NCP <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/ncps-suraj-chavan-accused-in-activist-assault-case-made-special-invitee-on-youth-policy-panel-23593665" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">leader </a>Suraj Chavan, who had allegedly assaulted an activist in Latur a few months ago, as a special invitee member of the committee formed to draft the state's revised youth policy.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharshtra govt invites NCP's leader Suraj Chavan on youth policy panel
The Maharashtra government has inducted NCP leader Suraj Chavan, who had allegedly assaulted an activist in Latur a few months ago, as a special invitee member of the committee formed to draft the state's revised youth policy.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Byculla woman loses Rs 27 lakh to fraudsters posing as top officials
A 33-year-old Byculla woman was duped of over Rs 27 lakh after conmen posing as government officials and even a senior police officer spun an elaborate web of lies involving Aadhaar misuse, illegal bank accounts, and money laundering. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/byculla-woman-loses-rs-27-lakh-to-fraudsters-posing-as-top-officials-23593599">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Byculla woman loses Rs 27 lakh to fraudsters posing as top officials
A 33-year-old Byculla woman was duped of over Rs 27 lakh after conmen posing as government officials and even a senior police officer spun an elaborate web of lies involving Aadhaar misuse, illegal bank accounts, and money laundering. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra's Morbe dam hits full capacity, water quality concerns raised
The Morbe Dam, Navi Mumbai&rsquo;s primary drinking water source, has reached full capacity for the third consecutive year, bringing relief to the city. The annual &lsquo;jalpujan&rsquo; was held by the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) on Monday to celebrate the milestone. This year, the dam achieved its designated water level of 88.16 metres (100.80 per cent storage) by the last week of August. In 2024, however, the same mark was reached much earlier in the first week of August. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtras-morbe-dam-hits-full-capacity-water-quality-concerns-raised-23593598">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra's Morbe dam hits full capacity, water quality concerns raised
The Morbe Dam, Navi Mumbai&rsquo;s primary drinking water source, has reached full capacity for the third consecutive year, bringing relief to the city. The annual &lsquo;jalpujan&rsquo; was held by the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) on Monday to celebrate the milestone. This year, the dam achieved its designated water level of 88.16 metres (100.80 per cent storage) by the last week of August. In 2024, however, the same mark was reached much earlier in the first week of August. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Elphinstone Bridge to finally be shut from midnight today
Finally putting an end to the confusion over the Elphinstone Bridge closure, a notification issued under the Home Department by Deputy Commissioner of Police Dr Dipali Dhate stated that the British-era bridge will be closed to traffic from midnight today. Confirming this, Joint Commissioner of Traffic Anil Kumbhare told mid-day, &ldquo;As per information received from MMRDA, we will shut the bridge today at midnight.&rdquo;<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-elphinstone-bridge-to-finally-be-shut-from-midnight-today-23593601"> Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Elphinstone Bridge to finally be shut from midnight today
Finally putting an end to the confusion over the Elphinstone Bridge closure, a notification issued under the Home Department by Deputy Commissioner of Police Dr Dipali Dhate stated that the British-era bridge will be closed to traffic from midnight today. Confirming this, Joint Commissioner of Traffic Anil Kumbhare told mid-day, &ldquo;As per information received from MMRDA, we will shut the bridge today at midnight.&rdquo; Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Seven Bangladeshi nationals held in Thane district over illegal stay in India
Seven Bangladeshi nationals, including six women, have been arrested in Maharashtra's Thane district for allegedly illegally residing in India, officials said on Friday. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone III) Atul Zende said the Kalyan police made the arrests on September 9. Around 6 pm that day, a patrolling team spotted six women loitering near the Kalyan railway station, he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Seven Bangladeshi nationals held in Thane district over illegal stay in India
Seven Bangladeshi nationals, including six women, have been arrested in Maharashtra's Thane district for allegedly illegally residing in India, officials said on Friday. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone III) Atul Zende said the Kalyan police made the arrests on September 9. Around 6 pm that day, a patrolling team spotted six women loitering near the Kalyan railway station, he said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Quarrel leads to murder outside Malad restaurant
In a clash arising out of an old enmity, a man was killed after being attacked with beer bottles and knives outside a restaurant and bar in Malad West in the wee hours on Thursday. Police said the incident took place at around 2.30 am outside the Gurukrupa Bar and Restaurant at Chincholi Bunder. Police have identified the deceased as Kalpesh Bhanushali, 42, a resident of Vitthal Nagar. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-quarrel-leads-to-murder-outside-malad-restaurant-23593596">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Quarrel leads to murder outside Malad restaurant
In a clash arising out of an old enmity, a man was killed after being attacked with beer bottles and knives outside a restaurant and bar in Malad West in the wee hours on Thursday. Police said the incident took place at around 2.30 am outside the Gurukrupa Bar and Restaurant at Chincholi Bunder. Police have identified the deceased as Kalpesh Bhanushali, 42, a resident of Vitthal Nagar. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Lalbaugcha Raja auction draws crowd; gold, silver offerings sold
The Lalbaugcha Raja Mandal held its annual auction of offerings on Thursday, drawing an enthusiastic crowd of devotees eager to take home &ldquo;prasad&rdquo; at any cost. This year, Lord Ganesha received 2071.830 grams of gold and 55,312 grams of silver from devotees, with the auction featuring everything from gold biscuits to silver modaks. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-lalbaugcha-raja-auction-draws-crowd-gold-silver-offerings-sold-23593604">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Lalbaugcha Raja auction draws crowd; gold, silver offerings sold
The Lalbaugcha Raja Mandal held its annual auction of offerings on Thursday, drawing an enthusiastic crowd of devotees eager to take home &ldquo;prasad&rdquo; at any cost. This year, Lord Ganesha received 2071.830 grams of gold and 55,312 grams of silver from devotees, with the auction featuring everything from gold biscuits to silver modaks. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai civic body re-invites bids for 26 slum rehab projects again
As part of its plan to redevelop 64 slum rehabilitation schemes located on municipal plots, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has once again invited developers and builders for 26 of these schemes, after receiving a poor response in the first round. These land parcels, spread across Mumbai city and its suburbs, are notified under the Maharashtra Slum Areas (Improvement, Clearance and Redevelopment) Act, 1971. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-civic-body-re-invites-bids-for-26-slum-rehab-projects-again-23593603">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai civic body re-invites bids for 26 slum rehab projects again
As part of its plan to redevelop 64 slum rehabilitation schemes located on municipal plots, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has once again invited developers and builders for 26 of these schemes, after receiving a poor response in the first round. These land parcels, spread across Mumbai city and its suburbs, are notified under the Maharashtra Slum Areas (Improvement, Clearance and Redevelopment) Act, 1971. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: OBC groups plan major Mumbai protest against Maratha reservation GR
Mumbai may see another reservation-related protest that could majorly disrupt daily life. On October 8 or 9, leaders of the Other Backwards Classes (OBC) plan to hold a protest in Mumbai against the Government Resolution (GR) granting Marathas OBC status. However, the move does not seem to have gone down well with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who claimed that OBC reservation had remained untouched and expressed regret that some were politicising the issue. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/obc-groups-plan-major-mumbai-protest-against-maratha-reservation-gr-23593602">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: OBC groups plan major Mumbai protest against Maratha reservation GR
Mumbai may see another reservation-related protest that could majorly disrupt daily life. On October 8 or 9, leaders of the Other Backwards Classes (OBC) plan to hold a protest in Mumbai against the Government Resolution (GR) granting Marathas OBC status. However, the move does not seem to have gone down well with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who claimed that OBC reservation had remained untouched and expressed regret that some were politicising the issue. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Rs 150 to Rs 250 for just 30 minutes parking at T2, CSMIA
Visitors arriving in their own vehicles to pick up their loved ones at Terminal 2 (T2) of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) are being charged parking fees ranging between Rs 150 (general) and Rs 250 (premium) for a minimum period of 30 minutes, while parking for eight to 24 hours can set you back by Rs 1000. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-rs-150-to-rs-250-for-just-30-minutes-parking-at-t2-csmia-23593600">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Rs 150 to Rs 250 for just 30 minutes parking at T2, CSMIA
Visitors arriving in their own vehicles to pick up their loved ones at Terminal 2 (T2) of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) are being charged parking fees ranging between Rs 150 (general) and Rs 250 (premium) for a minimum period of 30 minutes, while parking for eight to 24 hours can set you back by Rs 1000. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police foil robbery bid in Palghar district; 11 held with weapons
The police in Maharashtra's Palghar district have foiled a robbery attempt with the arrest of 11 persons, many of them with serious criminal backgrounds, an official said on Friday. Police took the action after receiving information on Tuesday that about 10 men were to gather near a fabrication shop to rob a bungalow in Ram Rahim Nagar of Evershine City in Vasai.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police foil robbery bid in Palghar district; 11 held with weapons
The police in Maharashtra's Palghar district have foiled a robbery attempt with the arrest of 11 persons, many of them with serious criminal backgrounds, an official said on Friday. Police took the action after receiving information on Tuesday that about 10 men were to gather near a fabrication shop to rob a bungalow in Ram Rahim Nagar of Evershine City in Vasai.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Chichkar ran drug cartel abroad, deported from Malaysia earlier
Chichkar, arrested by the NCB after he was deported from Malaysia earlier this year, was allegedly operating a drug cartel from abroad for the last couple of years. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Chichkar ran drug cartel abroad, deported from Malaysia earlier
Chichkar, arrested by the NCB after he was deported from Malaysia earlier this year, was allegedly operating a drug cartel from abroad for the last couple of years. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updated: NCB seizes cash, 15 bank accounts, 5 Maharashtra properties 
The seized properties or assets included 15 bank accounts, cash and five immovable properties located in Maharashtra. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updated: NCB seizes cash, 15 bank accounts, 5 Maharashtra properties
The seized properties or assets included 15 bank accounts, cash and five immovable properties located in Maharashtra. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updated: NCB seizes Rs 10.07 crore assets of drug syndicate kingpin 
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has attached assets worth Rs 10.07 crore of Navin Chichkar, alleged kingpin of an international syndicate involved in the smuggling of cocaine and other drugs, an official said on Thursday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updated: NCB seizes Rs 10.07 crore assets of drug syndicate kingpin
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has attached assets worth Rs 10.07 crore of Navin Chichkar, alleged kingpin of an international syndicate involved in the smuggling of cocaine and other drugs, an official said on Thursday. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Heavy police security was deployed late tonight at Bhausaheb Todankar Road, near Prabhadevi Station (Elphinstone Bridge), as the MMRDA and Traffic Police officially closed the bridge for public use. Follow LIVE updates here.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Heavy police security was deployed late tonight at Bhausaheb Todankar Road, near Prabhadevi Station (Elphinstone Bridge)

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