News for 'Dahisar'

WATCH: Flood waters wash away cars in Mumbai's Shantivan

WATCH: Flood waters wash away cars in Mumbai's Shantivan

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Residents yet to recover from shock as Dahisar river in spate leaves behind a wake of destruction.

India reports 10,273 new COVID-19 cases, actives cases dip

India reports 10,273 new COVID-19 cases, actives cases dip

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

The daily COVID-19 cases have remained less than one lakh for 21 consecutive days.

Some from rebel camp want to return, but forced to stay back: Escaped MLA

Some from rebel camp want to return, but forced to stay back: Escaped MLA

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Patil said after he cast his vote in Mumbai on June 20 for the Maharashtra Legislative Council polls, he was called to Shinde's bungalow in neighbouring Thane.

Only vehicles with colour-coded stickers allowed on Mumbai roads

Only vehicles with colour-coded stickers allowed on Mumbai roads

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

The red, green and yellow stickers that emergency and essential service vehicles need to sport as part of an initiative to curb traffic on Mumbai roads.

Bhojpuri actress Anupama Pathak dies by suicide

Bhojpuri actress Anupama Pathak dies by suicide

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

A day before taking the extreme step, she had shared a Facebook video that she was cheated and was unable to trust anyone.

Home registrations in Mumbai at 10-year high

Home registrations in Mumbai at 10-year high

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Registration of housing properties in the Mumbai municipal region increased 35 per cent year-on-year to 7,556 units during this month on rising demand, according to Knight Frank. The registrations for September 2021 were 87 per cent higher compared to the pre-pandemic period of September 2019. "Mumbai BMC region (Churchgate to Dahisar and Colaba to Mulund) recorded its best September month performance. Recording 35 per cent YoY growth in property registrations in September 2021, 7,556 units is a 10-year best performance in the month of September," Knight Frank said in a statement.

Uddhav takes swipes at Centre, BJP during inauguration Metro lines in Mumbai

Uddhav takes swipes at Centre, BJP during inauguration Metro lines in Mumbai

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Thackeray inaugurated Lines 2-A and 7 of Mumbai Metro, which connect the western suburbs of Andheri and Dahisar.

Landslide on WEH after heavy rain, traffic disrupted

Landslide on WEH after heavy rain, traffic disrupted

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

The south-bound traffic was diverted to another road, the fire control room official said, adding that work was on to remove the debris from the road.

Mumbai: 8 children among 13 killed in 2 building crashes

Mumbai: 8 children among 13 killed in 2 building crashes

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Nine members of a family were among the deceased in the first incident which took place around 11.15 pm on Wednesday, when Mumbai experienced heavy rains throughout the day, at the New Collector Compound on Abdul Hamid Road in the Malwani area of suburban Malad, the officials said.

Top Mumbai cop kills himself with service revolver

Top Mumbai cop kills himself with service revolver

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

Assistant Commissioner of Police Baburao Gaikwad of Dahisar division shot himself in his head with 9mm revolver at his office in the premises of Dahisar police station this afternoon, City Police Commissioner Sanjeev Dayal told PTI.

Registration of housing properties in Mumbai falls 42%

Registration of housing properties in Mumbai falls 42%

Rediff.com3 May 2021

The registration of residential properties in Mumbai fell 42 per cent in April to 10,136 units as compared with the previous month, as fresh demand was affected due to the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and expiry of the reduced stamp duty period, according to Knight Frank India. The fall would have been steeper as over 90 per cent of the registrations were of the properties on which the stamp duties were already paid by the homebuyers before April 1 in order to avail lower stamp duties. From September 2020 to March 2021, the Maharashtra government reduced the stamp duty by 2-3 per cent to boost housing demand amid the pandemic.

India's active Covid cases rise for 3rd consecutive day

India's active Covid cases rise for 3rd consecutive day

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

The death toll climbed to 4,39,895 with 366 fresh fatalities, according to the data updated at 8 am.

World Bank keen to fund Mumbai's mega Metro projects

World Bank keen to fund Mumbai's mega Metro projects

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

With the Japanese government taking a lead in funding the megapolis' many signature infrastructure projects, the World Bank has evinced interest in funding the proposed Charkop-Dahisar and Wadala-Teen Hath Naka Metro projects.

In just 6 days of Sept, Mumbai logs over 28% of Aug Covid cases

In just 6 days of Sept, Mumbai logs over 28% of Aug Covid cases

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

he spike in the cases has left the BMC officials worried ahead of the festive season beginning on September 10 with the 'Ganesh Chaturthi'.

Second round of sero survey begins in Mumbai

Second round of sero survey begins in Mumbai

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

The study will provide information about the spread of the infection and also throw light on herd immunity.

Unknown odour sparks gas leak suspicion in Mumbai

Unknown odour sparks gas leak suspicion in Mumbai

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said late Thursday that the odour was reported from Powai, Chembur, Mankhurd, Govandi, Chandivali, Andheri and Ghatkopar areas.

Maha clears 2 Mumbai metro routes worth Rs 12,618 crore

Maha clears 2 Mumbai metro routes worth Rs 12,618 crore

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

The government will provide necessary land at a nominal rate.

SC notifies 27% OBC seats in Maharashtra local body polls as general ones

SC notifies 27% OBC seats in Maharashtra local body polls as general ones

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the State Election Commission of Maharashtra to notify 27 per cent seats in the local body, which were reserved for the Other Backward Classes, as general category so that the poll process can be taken forward.

Why I support Modi's bullet train

Why I support Modi's bullet train

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

The critics of Prime Minister Modi's latest project are not looking at the future but living in the past, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

'Let there be some cacophony': HC junks PIL on noise during IPL

'Let there be some cacophony': HC junks PIL on noise during IPL

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

According to the petition, during the 2013 IPL, the matches held in Pune and Mumbai began at 8 pm and went on till midnight, including the prize distribution ceremony.

8 Mumbai wards account for most of COVID-19 cases

8 Mumbai wards account for most of COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

According to BMC data, G-South (Haji Ali to Worli), E (JJ Hospital to Chinchpokali), L (Chunabhatti to Pawai), K West (Vile Parle West to Oshiwara), FN (Dadar East to Chunabhatti), G North (Worli to Dharavi), D (Charni Road to Haji Ali) and KE (Santacruz to Jogeshwari East) wards have 2,360 coronavirus cases or nearly 63 per cent of the total count in Mumbai city till April 22.

'Let there be some cacophony': HC junks PIL on noise during IPL

'Let there be some cacophony': HC junks PIL on noise during IPL

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

According to the petition, during the 2013 Indian Premier League (IPL), the matches held in Pune and Mumbai began at 8 pm and went on till midnight, including the prize distribution ceremony.

Yet another building collapse in Mumbai kills 7

Yet another building collapse in Mumbai kills 7

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

The building -- 'Piyush' -- collapsed at around 6.30 am, civic authorities said, adding that most of those trapped in the rubbles were local vegetable vendors.

Rohit Shetty: My first salary was Rs 35 a day

Rohit Shetty: My first salary was Rs 35 a day

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

In the third and last part of interview, Rohit Shetty speaks about his childhood and his struggles after the death of his father.

Rain intensity reduces in Mumbai, transport services resume

Rain intensity reduces in Mumbai, transport services resume

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

However, some areas in south Mumbai, which witnessed a record rain on Wednesday, were still water-logged, they said. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted moderate to heavy rainfall in the city and suburbs and intense showers in some parts of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region in next 24 hours.

Alert motorman saves girl attempting suicide on Mumbai rail tracks

Alert motorman saves girl attempting suicide on Mumbai rail tracks

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

An alert local motorman saved a 15-year-old girl in Mumbai who tried committing suicide by jumping before a train at suburban Malad by timely applying brakes, police said on Monday.

Mumbaikars to get additional 118 km of metro corridors

Mumbaikars to get additional 118 km of metro corridors

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Infra experts say govt will first need to figure out how to exploit real estate along the proposed routes.

We see God in our son: Mother of 26/11 martyr

We see God in our son: Mother of 26/11 martyr

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

K Unnikrishnan, father of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan who was slain in the 26/11 terror attacks, cycled into Mumbai's western suburb of Dahisar on the morning of November 25. His wife Dhanalakshmi accompanied him. Rajesh Karkera and Abhishek Mande watched the couple address a small gathering of locals.

Mumbai court extends terror suspects' remand

Mumbai court extends terror suspects' remand

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

They were in police custody till Thursday and were produced before the Mazgaon court, where the ATS sought their further remand to interrogate them and ascertain the identity of the 'uncle', who was instructing them from Pakistan.

'This is the most important thing I have done'

'This is the most important thing I have done'

Rediff.com27 May 2020

'I have seen the tears in their eyes.' 'I want to thank God for giving me an opportunity to help these guys.'

Rs 1-lakh-crore infra projects for Mumbai in the pipeline

Rs 1-lakh-crore infra projects for Mumbai in the pipeline

Rediff.com11 May 2016

These projects will be undertaken by BMC, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority, Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation.

Mid-size retailers still feel the slowdown pinch

Mid-size retailers still feel the slowdown pinch

Rediff.com19 Feb 2010

Rustomjee Business School, promoted by realtor Boman Irani, stands tall on S V Road in Mumbai's Dahisar area. Just a year ago, it was the site of an equally impressive Mega Mart promoted by Vishal Retail.

Heavy downpour floods Mumbai; rail, road traffic hit

Heavy downpour floods Mumbai; rail, road traffic hit

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

The Santacruz observatory recorded 286.4 mm rainfall during the 24-hour period ending at 8.30 am on Wednesday, making it the fourth highest rainfall in Mumbai since 1974, an Indian Meteorological Department official said.

Red signal to bullet train from Maharashtra govt

Red signal to bullet train from Maharashtra govt

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Expresses inability to provide land for train terminal in Bandra-Kurla Complex, a cash cow for MMRDA

After the blasts, the rumours

After the blasts, the rumours

Rediff.com12 Jul 2006

Cabinet nod to six-laning project

Cabinet nod to six-laning project

Rediff.com10 Aug 2007

The national highways selected for upgrade include -- Gurgaon-Jaipur, Surat-Dahisar, Chilkaluripet-Vijaywada and Panipat-Jalandhar. These four stretches together measure about 838 km.

Shubha Raul elected Mumbai mayor

Shubha Raul elected Mumbai mayor

Rediff.com10 Mar 2007

Shiv Sena candidate Shubha Raul was on Saturday elected Mumbai mayor. Raul defeated Congress candidate Sheetal Mhatre by seven votes.

Meet 23-yr-old Harshad Karkar, BMC's youngest corporator

Meet 23-yr-old Harshad Karkar, BMC's youngest corporator

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Sena gave ticket to Karkar when his father, a Sena corporator for the last 10 years, decided not to contest the polls this time.

PIX: A tour inside Govind Namdeo's home

PIX: A tour inside Govind Namdeo's home

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Welcome to Govind Namdeo's beautiful home.

Heavy rains lash Mumbai; CM says don't panic

Heavy rains lash Mumbai; CM says don't panic

Rediff.com10 Sep 2005

Heavy to very heavy rains are expected in many parts of Mumbai in the next 24 hours.