News for 'Ghatkopar'

Over 1 million travelled on Mumbai Metro in 59 hours!

Over 1 million travelled on Mumbai Metro in 59 hours!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Over 10 lakh commuters travelled on the city's first Metro, which covers the 11.4 km-long Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar corridor, in the 59 hours since the commencement of its services on June 8.

'We hope she recovers from her trauma'

'We hope she recovers from her trauma'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

'She keeps asking me about the two women and child she saw before she was buried under the debris.'

Shiv Sena worker held for Mumbai building collapse that killed 17

Shiv Sena worker held for Mumbai building collapse that killed 17

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

The search and rescue operations are still underway.

Devdasis boycott Maharashtra elections

Devdasis boycott Maharashtra elections

Rediff.com13 Oct 2009

Devdasis's boycott Maharashtra Elections

Image: Rahul defies Sena, takes Mumbai local train

Image: Rahul defies Sena, takes Mumbai local train

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

After addressing college students at Bhaidas Hall in Veile Parle, Rahul boarded a commuter train to Dadar and then switched raliway lines to travel to Ghatkopar.

As rains paralysed Mumbai, people slept in offices, train stations

As rains paralysed Mumbai, people slept in offices, train stations

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

The place of work turned into place of stay or a dormitory for the office goers and almost all the offices, especially those of state-run institutions that dominate the south Mumbai area, hosted employees for the night.

Heavy rains lash Mumbai; rail, road, air traffic hit

Heavy rains lash Mumbai; rail, road, air traffic hit

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

Disaster management authorities have warned about very heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours.

Gujarat angle will be looked into: Shinde

Gujarat angle will be looked into: Shinde

Rediff.com29 Jul 2003

The chief minister said intelligence agencies have been put on a high alert to prevent recurrence of such incidents.

Heavy rains return to Mumbai; rail, road, air traffic hit

Heavy rains return to Mumbai; rail, road, air traffic hit

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

The suburban areas received around 20 mm rainfall in just three hours starting 8.30 am, an official at the India Meteorological Department's centre in Mumbai said.

Mumbai man first COVID-19 fatality in Maha, India toll 3

Mumbai man first COVID-19 fatality in Maha, India toll 3

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said the exact cause behind the death of the 64-year-old is being ascertained as the deceased was also suffering from various ailments.

COVID-19: 61,871 new cases, 1,033 more deaths in India

COVID-19: 61,871 new cases, 1,033 more deaths in India

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

The number of active cases of coronavirus infection remained below 8 lakh for the second consecutive day.

Bhima Koregaon: The Mystery of Fadnavis' Terms of Reference

Bhima Koregaon: The Mystery of Fadnavis' Terms of Reference

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

No report of the violence was sent by Mumbai's police commissioner to the government. Why was the violence then considered serious enough to be included in the Terms of Reference? Was it a balancing act to counter the accusations that were then being made against Hindutva leaders Sambhaji Bhide and Milind Ekbote?

Tilak Mehta, 13, could be India's youngest techpreneur

Tilak Mehta, 13, could be India's youngest techpreneur

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

The teenager's simple idea to solve a problem has been developed into an app which launched July 18 in Mumbai.

Meet Maharashtra's richest politician ever!

Meet Maharashtra's richest politician ever!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Meet the richest and poorest candidates contesting the election to the richest civic body in the country.

No more leaking coaches, promises Mumbai Metro

No more leaking coaches, promises Mumbai Metro

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

A day after an air-conditioning duct on the Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar metro railway train malfunctioned leading to rain water pouring into a coach, its operator Mumbai Metro One claimed that it has taken "all necessary measures" to ensure such incidents do not recur.

Shocking! An Honour Killing in Mumbai

Shocking! An Honour Killing in Mumbai

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

A pregnant woman is murdered in cold blood in the heart of suburban Mumbai. By her father who didn't want her to marry the man she did.

Girl who lost both limbs scores 63 per cent in HSC exam

Girl who lost both limbs scores 63 per cent in HSC exam

Rediff.com27 May 2015

A student of commerce from SNDT girls college, Ghatkopar, Monika had lost both her limbs in a tragic train accident last year.

Mumbai Metro turns out to be a big hit

Mumbai Metro turns out to be a big hit

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

A record 1.15 million commuters travelled on the newly-launched 11.4-km Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar corridor of the Mumbai Metro.

5 unusual candidates contesting Mumbai civic polls

5 unusual candidates contesting Mumbai civic polls

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

Even as parties continue to battle it out, here's a list of some interesting candidates who have thrown their hat into the ring. Even as parties continue to battle it out, here's a list of some interesting candidates who have thrown their hat into the ring.

'If you don't double vaccinate and don't mask, Omicron is going to come for you'

'If you don't double vaccinate and don't mask, Omicron is going to come for you'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

'We know, from our experience of this virus, that there's something known as long COVID-19, where you have this persistent fatigue and some people have lost their neurological acuteness and they are not as sharp as they used to be.'

BJP drops Khadse, fields his daughter; Tawde ignored too

BJP drops Khadse, fields his daughter; Tawde ignored too

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Rohini Khadse will fight the elections from her father's Muktainagar constituency in north Maharashtra.

Mission Begin Again: BEST buses hit Mumbai roads; offices, shops open

Mission Begin Again: BEST buses hit Mumbai roads; offices, shops open

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Even as the lockdown remains in force till June 30, the Maharashtra government, as part of the phase-wise reopening of the economy and public activities under 'Mission Begin Again', has allowed private offices to resume operations with 10 per cent staff. Since the lockdown came into force in March, regular operations of BEST buses were suspended and services were available only for the essential services staff and health workers.

'Govinda aala re aala! Happy Gokulashtami!'

'Govinda aala re aala! Happy Gokulashtami!'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Raid at 4 illegal dance bars in Mumbai, 60 rescued, 80 held

Raid at 4 illegal dance bars in Mumbai, 60 rescued, 80 held

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The raids, which started on Thursday evening, continued till the early hours on Friday.

A SPLASH of colour for Hazare, Thackeray, Manmohan

A SPLASH of colour for Hazare, Thackeray, Manmohan

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

A Diwali rangoli exhibition by Samata Nagar, Ghatkopar, in suburban Mumbai, showcased some brilliant rangolis.

PHOTOS: Mumbaikars welcome season's first heavy shower

PHOTOS: Mumbaikars welcome season's first heavy shower

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

After suffering scorching heat, Mumbaikars finally got some respite after rains lashed the city on Wednesday morning.

Ileana, Aishwarya, Kangana: Who's the Best Dressed?

Ileana, Aishwarya, Kangana: Who's the Best Dressed?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Make sure to take this fun poll!

Mumbai Metro starts amid fare dispute

Mumbai Metro starts amid fare dispute

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

With this service, the journey on the 11.4 km Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar stretch will reduce to 20 minutes

Debate: Why Mumbai?

Debate: Why Mumbai?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2003

Is there a pattern in the blasts that are hitting India's financial capital?

After the rain, the digs pour in: 'Tip tip barsa paani' in Mumbai Metro

After the rain, the digs pour in: 'Tip tip barsa paani' in Mumbai Metro

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

Twitter swiftly reacted when an image of water started leaking around 11.30 am in a compartment of a Ghatkopar-bound train.

1 dead, 150 injured in dahi handi celebrations in Mumbai

1 dead, 150 injured in dahi handi celebrations in Mumbai

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

In Mumbai, Kush Khandare, 20, suffered an epileptic attack when he climbed the first layer of a human pyramid.

Deshmukh demanded Rs 2 crore from me: Waze

Deshmukh demanded Rs 2 crore from me: Waze

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Waze's letter claimed that in January 2021, another state minister Anil Parab asked him to look into an inquiry against "fraudulent" contractors listed in the BMC and collectat least Rs 2 crore from about 50 such contractors.

PHOTOS: Showers bring a smile to Mumbaikars' faces

PHOTOS: Showers bring a smile to Mumbaikars' faces

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

Mumbaikars were a happy bunch on Saturday after light showers brought some relief from the sweltering heat.

When Gandhi-Jinnah First Met

When Gandhi-Jinnah First Met

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

No plaque marks the historic meeting place of the fathers of two nations. And no history textbook tells us about that first meeting and their mutual admiration, common ethos and comradeship.

What Is Raj Thackeray's Gameplan?

What Is Raj Thackeray's Gameplan?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

'The BJP's solo aim in Mumbai and Maharashtra is to finish off the Shiv Sena and Sharad Pawar's NCP.'

Mumbai blasts accused held under POTA

Mumbai blasts accused held under POTA

Rediff.com13 Oct 2003

Sayed Mohammed Hanif (40), his wife Fahimida (37) and associate Arshat Shafi Ahmed Ansari (26) were already in judicial custody for the Ghatkopar.

Why slowdown hasn't affected fast-food chains

Why slowdown hasn't affected fast-food chains

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Most chains saw a fall in same-store sales in the December-ended quarter, but that hasn't affected their expansion plans.

DON'T MISS: Bollywood captured on Rangoli!

DON'T MISS: Bollywood captured on Rangoli!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Equisite rangolis of the film industry's leading personalities.