In a tragic incident, as many as 14 people were killed after a massive hoarding collapsed in Maharashtra’s Ghatkopar on May 13. As per NDRF, 74 people have been rescued alive from the spot as the recuse operation is underway. NDRF has been conducting rescue operations for the trapped since Monday evening when the incident occurred due to heavy rains, strong winds. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde rushed to the incident site and took stock of the rescue operation. He also announced an ex-gratia amount of Rs 5 lakh to the next of kin of the deceased. Taking to ‘X’, President Droupadi Murmu, VP Jagdeep Dhankhar mourned the deaths and prayed for speedy recovery of the injured.
14 May,2024 01:05 PM IST
A sudden dust storm and rain hit Mumbai, Thane, and nearby areas on 13th of May leaving localities in shock. The locals quickly took to social media to share images and videos of the intense storm. The visuals show strong winds, heavy rain, and reduced visibility due to the dust storm. The Regional Meteorological Center has issued yellow alert for Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts. These regions are very likely to receive thunderstorm accompanied with lightning & gusty winds (30-40kmph) at isolated places. According to weather department, Mumbai will receive light rain and thunder showers.
13 May,2024 04:40 PM IST
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11 May,2024 06:39 PM IST
In this captivating video, discover the fascinating findings from a groundbreaking study tracking radio-collared leopards in Mumbai's Sanjay Gandhi National Park. From their mysterious home ranges to their intriguing interactions with humans, delve into the untold stories of these majestic big cats. With exclusive GPS telemetry data and real-time field tracking, witness the remarkable journey of these incredible predators. As the world observes International Leopard Day 2024, watch this interesting feature.
03 May,2024 01:00 PM IST
Amid the ongoing Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Mumbai’s Bandra saw a huge rally supporting INDIA Alliance. Hundreds of AAP, Congress and Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction party workers were spotted rooting for their leaders. INDIA bloc supporters vehemently opposed Prime Minister Narendra Modi securing another term in office and highlighted issues like inflation, unemployment, communal rites and the threat to changing of constitution if BJP comes into power for the third time.
02 May,2024 06:43 PM IST
Amid the ongoing Lok Sabha Election 2024, the filing of nominations at the Mumbai Suburban District Collectorate in Bandra East led to a substantial traffic jam in the area on Thursday morning. Bhushan Patil, Congress candidate for the Mumbai North constituency, and Amol Kirtikar, the Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate from Mumbai North West Lok Sabha constituency, submitted their nominations for the general elections. The traffic restrictions near the Mumbai Suburban District Collectorate in Bandra East will remain in effect until tomorrow.
02 May,2024 03:43 PM IST
From the spectacular kicking movements of Kung-Fu to the timeless techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Martial Arts across different regions in the World have been a significant cultural imprint of that region. Even in the region of Maharastra, different Martial arts were popularised and developed based on the cultural and social significance needed during that particular time frame of warfare one of the most significant being Mardaani Khel. 'Mardaani Khel', translating to 'the game of warriors', got heavily popularised during the era of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and its tactics are known to be used extensively by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj himself. On the occasion of Maharashtra Day 2024, we delve into the moves and the history of Maharastra’s real martial art - Mardaani Khel. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a curious observer, get ready to be mesmerized by Maharashtra’s real martial art.
30 April,2024 07:00 PM IST
Amidst the ongoing Lok Sabha Election 2024, Union Minister and BJP candidate from Mumbai North, Piyush Goyal went for a morning walk and greeted people as part of his election campaign on April 28. Mumbai North goes to polls on May 20. Piyush Goyal said that the people of Mumbai are enjoying the world-class infrastructure that has started coming up in Mumbai. “We are getting a lot of blessings for the leadership and work of Prime Minister Narendra Modi... Who can forget the days when our mothers and sisters had to go to fields in villages to defecate, half the population of the country did not have LPG cylinders... Many problems have been worked upon... People of Mumbai are enjoying that finally world-class infrastructure has started coming up in Mumbai”, said Piyush Goyal. Congress has fielded Varsha Gaikwad from Mumbai North seat.
28 April,2024 12:07 PM IST
Did you know, that the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Colaba is even older than the Gateway of India? Have you ever wondered, why is the Elephanta Caves called so? This World Heritage Day 2024, get ready to explore Mumbai’s heritage like never before. The Colaba area of Mumbai holds a treasure of history with remarkable monuments and structures that narrate the tale of Mumbai’s glorious past. Among them, Mumbai’s Gateway of India and the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel stand as majestic landmarks bridging Mumbai’s modern present to its hair-raising history. In this series of Mid-day Xplore, Mid-day's journalist Katyayani Kapoor explores Gateway of India and Taj Mahal Palace Hotel with the founder of Mumbai Heritage Tours - Pranav Damle who gives a peek into the untold and rare history of South Mumbai's remarkable heritage honouring the heritage of Mumbai this World Heritage Day.
17 April,2024 09:00 PM IST
In this exclusive interview with Midday, Shiv Sena’s Rajya Sabha elect from Maharashtra, Milind Deora shared his ambitious vision for the transformation of India's financial capital - Mumbai, into a bustling hub of innovation, opportunity, and sustainable growth. Drawing inspiration from the successes of Dubai and Singapore, he envisions a Mumbai characterized by cutting-edge technology, seamless connectivity, and vibrant urban spaces. Join the conversation as Milins Deora shares his vision for a better Mumbai.
15 April,2024 07:25 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
