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...

“ Mumbai: A mother’s anguished cry reverberates through Mumbai after a tragic train accident claimed the life of her daughter, 19-year-old Heli Mohmaya, at Sandhurst Road station on the Central Railway line. The incident also claimed the life of 45-year-old Suryakant Naik, while three others sustained injuries. Heli’s mother questioned, “Who is responsible for my daughter’s death — the police, the protesters, or the railway? How many more lives must be lost before accountability is ensured?” The Tragic Sequence The tragedy occurred around 7:15 PM when passengers waiting at Sandhurst Road station were caught in confusion after a sudden strike by Central Railway employees. Services to CSMT were halted, forcing passengers to disembark and attempt to reach their destinations on foot. ...