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BMC clears 118.5 tonnes of debris from Mumbai highways in special drive
That’s how much debris has been removed from Western and Eastern Express Highways as part of a special cleaning drive. Meanwhile, an official claimed the BMC is considering reducing their charges for those using the Debris on Call service. While there is no charge for disposing of up to 500 kg of debris
21 March,2025 06:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer Surve
Cleanliness of public infra should be an ongoing process
The drive will be conducted between 10 pm and 6 am to minimise disruptions to commuters
17 March,2025 08:34 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
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BMC launches special cleanliness drive on Eastern and Western Expressways
The initiative aims to enhance the cleanliness and aesthetics of these major arterial roads while ensuring smooth traffic flow
14 March,2025 04:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Thane: Six injured in accident on Eastern Express Highway
According to information received by the Thane Municipal Corporation’s disaster management cell at 1:26 AM, the accident took place on the Mumbai-Nashik highway
09 March,2025 09:18 AM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
Rebels in eastern Congo abducted 130 hospital patients, UN says
The rebels took 116 patients from CBCA and 15 others from Heal Africa they suspected of being Congolese army soldiers or members of the pro-government Wazalendo militia.
04 March,2025 09:33 AM IST | Dakar | AP
Japan fights forest fire as it damages dozens of homes
The fire has burned about 2,100 hectares (5,190 acres) of forest in Ofunato since it started Wednesday, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency
03 March,2025 08:13 PM IST | Tokyo | AP
Mumbai: Final obstacle cleared as Sion bridge demolition gains pace
With a public toilet removed, work on dismantling the structure’s floor slab accelerates; permissions secured for tree pruning; sources said that encroachers were staying on the top of the toilet creating problems, but all the issues have now been sorted out
01 March,2025 07:54 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Sri Lankan govt vows action against provokers of violence
The response came following this week’s courtroom shooting that left a known underworld figure dead
23 February,2025 07:49 AM IST | Colombo | Agencies
Mumbai: Cable-stayed bridge at Reay Road ready for inauguration
Bridge runs through Reay Road station, connecting Byculla East and passing over Harbour line
18 February,2025 01:13 PM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
"Whole team has done well together": MI Cape Town skipper Rashid Khan
MI Cape Town skipper Rashid Khan reflects on team’s maiden SA20 title; experienced Afghanistan campaigner finds Saturday’s triumph unbelievable
10 February,2025 07:19 AM IST | Johannesburg | Ashwin Ferro