Tag: Mumbai

In the aftermath of the inauguration of the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a photograph surfaced on social media showing an auto rickshaw violating traffic restrictions on the newly inaugurated Atal Setu. The incident prompted users to question how the three-wheeler managed to breach the traffic rules on the bridge, leading to calls for action against the driver.

A significant fire broke out on Saturday afternoon in Mumbai's Dombivli East, engulfing the Casa Aurelia building in Phase 2 of the Lodha Palava township. The incident, reported at approximately 1:23 pm, was attributed to a short circuit on the 8th floor, rapidly spreading to multiple apartments in the building.

Tragedy struck the Azad Galli locality in Chunabhatti, Mumbai, as a shooting incident unfolded on Sunday afternoon, claiming the life of one person and leaving three others injured. The assailant, who is currently on the run, allegedly fired around 16 rounds during the altercation, prompting a swift police response.

A Nigerian woman was apprehended by Mumbai's Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) in possession of narcotics worth approximately ₹2 crore. Acting on specific intelligence, the AIU intercepted the woman during her travel from Mumbai to Delhi in the early hours of Saturday.

In a bid to tackle rising air pollution, the Bombay High Court has modified its earlier order on Diwali firecracker bursting in Mumbai. The new directive restricts the time for bursting firecrackers from 8 pm to 10 pm. The court emphasized the need for urgent measures to address the city's air quality issues and called for a study by experts to identify pollution sources. The decision comes in the wake of concerns about poor air quality in specific areas of Mumbai. The court has also extended the ban on certain vehicular entries until November 19, urging municipal corporations to evaluate the situation and take necessary actions.