Maharashtra

Mumbai: The long-standing jurisdictional tussle between the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and the Government Railway Police (GRP) has resurfaced following a recent FIR in the Mumbra train accident case. While both forces have rarely faced a direct public clash, tensions often arise over investigations, responsibilities, and coordination. On Thursday, friction escalated when the GRP filed an FIR against two railway engineers five months after the Mumbra accident, which claimed the lives of five passengers. While the internal railway investigation had attributed the deaths to a train route curve and passengers’ luggage, the GRP investigation pointed to negligence by the engineers, prompting legal action. Protests and ChaosThe FIR sparked outrage among railway labor unions, leading to ...

? Mumbai: Mumbai’s metro system, alongside the city’s iconic local trains, plays a vital role in the daily commute of the city’s residents. The recently launched underground metro lines have also received a good response from passengers. However, this popularity may soon be tested, as the state government is preparing to increase metro fares. Which Metro Lines Will See a Fare Hike?The state government has proposed the formation of a Metro Fare Determination Committee to the central government. If approved, metro fares are expected to rise in the coming months, particularly affecting the Andheri (West)–Dahisar Metro 2A and Gundavli–Dahisar Metro 7 lines. The MMRDA had submitted a proposal last August for setting up the committee, which the state government approved last month and forw...

Mumbai: The long-standing tension between the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and the Government Railway Police (GRP) has once again come to the forefront — this time following an FIR filed by GRP against two railway engineers in connection with the Mumbra train tragedy that claimed five lives five months ago. While no major confrontation has occurred between the two forces in recent times, conflicts over jurisdiction, investigation rights, and coordination responsibilities have repeatedly strained their relationship. The latest episode has reignited debate over their overlapping duties and accountability within the Indian Railways system. Background: FIR Sparks Union Outrage In the Mumbra accident, five passengers lost their lives earlier this year. The Railway’s internal inquiry ...

“ Mumbai: “Who will bring back my daughter? Was it the police, the protestors, or the railway that failed her?” — these are the haunting words of a heartbroken mother who lost her 19-year-old daughter, Hailey Momaya, in a tragic train accident near Mumbai’s Sandhurst Road railway station on Thursday evening. The incident occurred around 7:15 PM when a Central Railway (CR) local train struck a group of passengers amid chaos triggered by a sudden protest by railway employees. Two people lost their lives, while three others were severely injured. The victims had stepped down from a halted train due to the strike and were walking along the tracks when they were hit by an Ambarnath fast local train heading toward CSMT. The Tragedy Unfolds What began as an hour-long protest by Centra...

Mumbai: Northern Mumbai is set to welcome the country’s first urban mangrove park in Gorai, which will open to the public this December. Union Minister and MP Piyush Goyal confirmed that following Gorai, the Dahisar Mangrove Park will also be inaugurated, marking a significant step in enhancing Mumbai’s green identity. Both projects, built at a combined cost of ₹110 crore, are expected to boost eco-tourism, environmental awareness, and employment opportunities in the region. Gorai Mangrove Park – Features and Attractions Spread over 8 hectares, the Gorai Mangrove Park has been designed as a state-of-the-art eco-tourism destination. The park includes: Mangrove Trail: An 800-meter eco-friendly wooden walkway taking visitors deep into the mangroves. Bird Observatory: For birdwatc...

Mumbai: The properties of Tiger Memon, the prime accused in the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts, and his family are set to be auctioned soon, including the flat where a key conspiracy meeting took place. Authorities said the Special TADA Court has provided details of 17 properties belonging to Tiger Memon and his family to SAFEMA (Smuggling and Foreign Exchange Manipulation Act Authority) for further action. Properties Under SAFEMA Control Out of the 17 properties, SAFEMA has taken possession of eight properties, including three flats in the Al Husaini Building in Mahim, Mumbai, where Tiger Memon, his five brothers, and his mother resided. Tiger Memon has been absconding in Pakistan since the March 12, 1993 blasts that killed at least 257 people across 12 locations in Mumbai. His b...

Mumbai: A shocking case of harassment has emerged in Mumbai, where a young government employee became the target of online abuse after a minor dispute with a cab driver. The woman, who had booked a cab from South Mumbai to Dadar, started receiving obscene calls and messages on her phone, leaving her life in turmoil. The Dadar Police have registered a case against the cab driver, Vinay Kumar Yadav, originally from Jharkhand. How the Harassment Began The incident traces back to a few months ago when the woman hired a cab driven by Vinay Kumar Yadav. During the ride, a dispute arose over paying a toll charge, which she refused to pay, insisting that the driver should have informed her in advance. After a heated argument, the driver paid the toll and dropped her off at Dadar. The woman a...

Mumbai: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has decided to cancel the proposed Metro car shed project in Uttan, which was part of the Mira-Bhayandar Metro corridor. The decision came after fierce opposition from local residents concerned about environmental damage, particularly the felling of thousands of trees in the hilly village area. Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced in a press conference that the formal order regarding the cancellation will be issued soon. Project Details and Opposition The Metro car shed was initially planned to support the Mira-Bhayandar-Dahisar Metro 9 and CSIA-Andheri Metro 7A projects. The first plan had identified a site in Rai village, Bhayandar, but strong protests from local farmers forced MMRDA to shift attention to a...