Articles
Eliminate every encroachment from footpaths
Once roads, drains and footpaths are completed, no ramps obstructing walkability will be permitted
11 March,2025 08:35 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
BMC cracks down on footpath ramps to prioritise pedestrians
Civic body enforces ‘pedestrian-first’ policy, bars ramps obstructing walkability. Upon further investigation, mid-day found that the BMC is now strictly enforcing its “pedestrian-first” policy. Once the road, drains, and footpaths are completed, no ramps obstructing walkability will be permitted
10 March,2025 07:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer Surve
Wadala: ‘We know living on footpaths is dangerous, but no other option’
As locals highlight homelessness problem in Wadala after toddler is run over, those sleeping on footpaths say they can’t even afford a jhopda
25 February,2025 10:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya Iyer
Mumbai: Bandra skywalk finally back on track!
Five years after demolition, work begins; completion set for March 2026; physical work on the ground has now begun, with piers and pier caps being installed outside the station and along the Western Express Highway near Kalanagar Junction
25 February,2025 07:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Wadala: Toddler run over, mother injured
Driver of car claims he was taking evasive action to avoid an oncoming vehicle, cops send blood samples for alcohol test; the incident occurred around 12.30 am on Sunday; the driver has been booked by the police
24 February,2025 10:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Apoorva Agashe
Families left on footpath after illegal building demolition in Nalasopara
Residents left homeless after demolition of illegal Nalasopara buildings; no rehabilitation provided. The building, Om Tulsi Apartment, was demolished after 28 families were evicted. However, no rehabilitation was provided to the displaced residents, forcing them to live on the footpath
24 January,2025 07:07 AM IST | Mumbai | Diwakar Sharma
Rahul Gandhi slams Centre for 'insensitivity' towards patients, families outside
The leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha met the patients and families putting up on roads, footpaths and subways around AIIMS and enquired about their problems and grievances.
17 January,2025 09:02 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Matunga: Residents stop BMC from concreting heritage footpaths
Civic body reassures them work will only involve installation of ramps for differently abled
04 January,2025 07:44 AM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari
Pune: 3 killed, 6 injured as truck crushes people sleeping on footpath
Police officials stated that the incident took place at around 12.30 am in the Wagholi area. Several persons were sleeping on the footpath during the incident, the police said
23 December,2024 01:01 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai: First cable-stayed road overbridge in city will be ready soon
Built within two years, the structure at Reay Road station includes pedestrian pathways, LED lighting, and advanced safety features
13 December,2024 12:48 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar