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Tatkal travel plans take a hit
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation’s (IRCTC) website was down the entire day on Thursday due to the Diwali rush, making it nearly impossible to get e-tickets.
City braces itself for ‘noisy’ Diwali
A test has revealed that Mumbaikars will be in for a “noisy” Diwali this year.
Will height of view barriers be reduced?
If the Mumbai Metropol-itan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has its way, the height of view barriers will be reduced from seven to five km on its 22 km-long Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) proje
Five sailors die on ship at sea
Five sailors lost their lives while repairing a damaged pipe on board MV Maharshi Krishnatrya while approximately 220 nautical miles off Mumbai on Monday morning.
Woman killed in leopard attack
In a second incident in the last four months in Mumbai, a 50-year-old tribal woman was killed on Saturday night at Powai after she ventured out of her home to answer nature’s call.
Mumbaikars can ‘stamp’ identity once again
Want to have your photograph on a postal stamp! It is possible now as the popular “My Stamps” is back for Mumbaikars once again.
MMRDA to buy 15-20 buses for BKC
MMRDA’s trial runs for low floor buses, exclusively for people travelling to and fro Bandra-Kurla Complex are likely to be held during this weekend.
Navy officer to begin solo voyage tomorrow
Lieutenant Commander Abhilash Tomy will start sailing on November 1 in an attempt to become the first Indian do a non-stop solo circumnavigation of the globe (unassisted) with Indian Naval Sailing Ves
Centre okays funding for Trans-Harbour project
The Union government in-principle agreed to grant Viability Gap Funding (VGF) for the ambitious Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link (MTHL) project on Tuesday.
Lt. Cdr. will go round the globe alone
Lieutenant Commander Abhilash Tomy will start sailing on November 1 in an attempt to become the first Indian to do a non-stop solo circumnavigation of the globe (unassisted) with Indian Naval Sailing
