Mumbai: The Andheri east–west subway, one of the city’s chronic waterlogging spots, was shut for the longest stretch this monsoon Monday, remaining closed from 10am to 4.30pm amid the heavy downpour. The closure brought traffic to a halt and forced motorists to take alternative routes. In the past the subway has been shut for anything…
Pune: The Pune city traffic police have acquired 10 new, web-based breathalyzer machines to crack down on drunk driving cases. These modern devices, which will be operational next week, are designed to improve both monitoring and enforcement. The new machines are internet-connected, allowing senior police officers to supervise enforcement actions from a control room. According…
Mumbai: Over 400 animal lovers and activists participated in a protest rally at Lokhandwala Circle in Andheri (West) against the recent Supreme Court judgement to remove all the Delhi dogs from the streets and confine them in shelter homes.“The court order to catch all the stray dogs in Delhi and put them inside animal shelters…
Pune: After multiple protests by students who failed to achieve the minimum eligibility set for promotion to higher classes, demanding a “carry forward” facility, Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) last week issued a circular allowing provisional admissions to students with backlogs in the previous academic years, as a ‘special matter’, only for 2025-26.Of the 44…
Mumbai: At least 280 Govindas were treated for injuries during Dahi Handi celebrations in Mumbai between Saturday morning and Sunday morning, with 29 requiring admission to civic hospitals. Two others, including a 14-year-old, died on the sidelines of the festivities, according to civic officials.Most of the injured were stable by Sunday, though six admitted to…
Pune: Two men died and another suffered injuries after a motorcycle they were riding on crashed into the rear of a container truck at Savardari village in Khed taluka around 11am on Friday.Senior inspector Digambar Suryavanshi of the Mahalunge MIDC police told TOI that passers-by informed the police that there were four men riding on…
Mumbai: After the Bombay high court told the BMC to seek feedback from the public before deciding whether to allow controlled pigeon feeding, the BMC said it had received three applications, including from the Dadar Kabutar Khana trust for controlled feeding, and sought objections and suggestions from citizens. They have been asked to submit suggestions…
Pune: Residents of Wadgaonsheri and adjoining areas, including Viman Nagar, have been raising serious concerns regarding the garbage being littered in the neighbourhood, leaving a stink. Residents have been following up with the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) sanitation staff to clear the garbage, but some residents have been littering the cleared spots all over again….
NEW DELHI: Heavy rains in Mumbai on Monday disrupted air and road travel, forcing nine flights to abort landing and perform a ‘go-around’, while one flight was diverted due to poor visibility and weather conditions. Airlines issued travel advisories, asking passengers to allow extra time to reach the airport.Passengers were advised to check their flight…
NEW DELHI: Rains lashed different parts of the national capital on Sunday afternoon.Areas such as Dhaula Kuan, Naraina, Patel Nagar, Vijay Chowk, Jangpura, Rohini, Firozshah Road and Parliament Street received rainfall, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.According to the IMD, the city recorded 1 mm rain in the 24 hours ending 8.30 am on Sunday.Earlier…
