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Ganesh festival: 21 per cent increase in travel booking ahead of long weekend
The advance booking pattern is stronger than the previous year with over 77 per cent bookings so far being made over two weeks before Ganesh Chaturthi.
Wed, Sep 12, 2018
Mumbai: Mazagon Dock to revamp heritage gallery, trace city’s history through shipbuilding
Established in 2015, the heritage gallery at MDL houses some replica models of ships, including the HMS Minden, a 74-gun ship launched in the Bombay Dockyard in 1810.
Mon, Sep 10, 2018
Mazagon Dock to deliver second Scorpene class submarine by year end
After commissioning its first submarine, Kalvari, in December 2017, the company will deliver five other submarines to the Navy by 2022.
Fri, Sep 07, 2018
BEST, MSRTC feel the pinch as fuel prices surge
Since August 16, petrol prices have risen by over Rs 2 per litre while diesel prices have been hiked by Rs 2.61 per litre. On Tuesday, petrol prices were at Rs 86.72 per litre while diesel prices were at Rs 75.74 per litre.
Thu, Sep 06, 2018
A teacher’s 18 years of tireless, free coaching for railway job aspirants
Priyanka Gupta from Sewri, also appearing for the exam, said: “I like to attend sir’s classes. They are interesting and unlike others, he ensures we understand and remember the topics.”
Wed, Sep 05, 2018
Mumbai: G K Gokhale bridge collapse 2 months later, rlys identifies over 100 bridges for repairs
After two persons died in the Gokhale bridge collapse on July 3, Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal directed the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, to conduct a technical audit of bridges and submit a report within six months.
Sun, Sep 02, 2018
GoAir to induct thirteen A320neo planes by December
The airline on Thursday announced its maiden international flights to Phuket and Male from Mumbai and New Delhi from October.
Fri, Aug 31, 2018
May exempt cruise tourism from GST, says Nitin Gadkari
Speaking at the first international conclave for global cruise tourism in India, he expressed unhappiness over the way cruise tourism has progressed in the country.
Fri, Aug 31, 2018
Mumbai: Western railway to raze foot over bridge at Lower Parel, build new bridge
The move comes after the railways started demolishing part of Delisle bridge last week after it was declared unsafe.
Fri, Aug 31, 2018
Mumbai: In Tilak Nagar, Ganesh mandal set to host deity in Ram Mandir replica
The Sahyadri Ganapati and Krida Mandal at Tilak Nagar in Chembur, headed by BJP leader Rahul Walunj, would invite leaders across party lines, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to visit the pandal.
Wed, Aug 29, 2018
At Matunga railway workshop, recycled scrap used to create ‘zoo’, recreation centre
These are some of the 25 animal models built from railway scrap in the workshop where railway engineers and welders have put these items as part of a beautification programme — their own ‘zoo’ of sorts.
Tue, Aug 28, 2018
Navi Mumbai: Work on airport likely to begin in October
On August 24, the GVK-led NMIAL had sought expressions of interest for construction and engineering work at the airport. The last date for responses is September 10.
Mon, Aug 27, 2018
Mumbai-Delhi Expressway: Construction to start by Dec, to be ready in 3 years, says Nitin Gadkari
The expressway, to be built at a cost of about Rs 1 lakh crore, will connect India’s two most backward districts, Mewat (Haryana) and Dahod (Gujarat).
Sat, Aug 25, 2018
Kerala floods: Onam celebrations cancelled in Mumbai
Members of at least 500 Malayali associations in Mumbai have cancelled celebrations for Onam, which is on Saturday, as a mark of solidarity with the flood-affected people in Kerala.
Sat, Aug 25, 2018Navi Mumbai International Airport: 84 per cent jump in compensation offered to affected:, says CIDCO
As per the Maharashtra Land Acquisition Act, CIDCO was required to offer a package pegged originally at Rs 286 crore, to be paid to local residents in 10 villages around the airport, according to a 2015 agreement between the agency and residents.
Thu, Aug 23, 2018
Ganesh festival: Spurt in number of Indians settled abroad ordering eco-friendly idols
“We wanted to ensure that these idols are eco-friendly. So, we have used paper in place of Plaster of Paris (POP) and a little amount of the traditional shaadu clay."
Wed, Aug 22, 2018
Thermocol traders seek 15-day relaxation for selling existing stock
Sources said there are approximately four lakh thermocol ‘makhars’ or temple-decorations of various types currently in stock with traders, along with a few other decorative items made of thermocol.
Tue, Aug 21, 2018
Railways data: 1st class season pass holders, car users form 90 per cent of AC local commuters
Introduced on December 25, 2017, the single AC local train makes 12 fast trips a day between Churchgate and Virar stations. Till July, it had recorded a total ridership of 22.4 lakh commuters, carrying an average 1,500 commuters daily.
Sun, Aug 19, 2018
MRVC mulls approaching other banks as World Bank cites issues with institutional arrangement
Projects under MUTP-III, with Rs 10,085 crore net worth, include a quadrupling of the Virar-Dahanu corridor, Panvel-Karjat suburban corridor and the Airoli-Kalwa Link.
Thu, Aug 16, 2018
Western Railway plans to fill up vacancies in bridges department
Senior officials of the WR said that having more number of employees would help to improve the quality of inspection of bridges and their maintenance.
Wed, Aug 15, 2018
NMIA: Unhappy with CIDCO school, residents to celebrate Independence Day in old building
As many as 350 students are expected to hoist the Tricolour on August 15 in their old schools.
Tue, Aug 14, 2018
Life on the local: Argentine artist returns to Mumbai Central to give final touches to mural
The mural showcases Lord Ganesha with pigeons offering flowers to welcome him.
Tue, Aug 14, 2018
Airport won’t miss its 2019 deadline: Lokesh Chandra
As Vice Chairman and Managing Director of the City Industrial and Development Corporation (CIDCO), Lokesh Chandra is overseeing work on the ambitious Navi Mumbai International Airport and several associated infrastructure projects. In an interview to The Indian Express, he says he is confident the airport will not miss its 2019 deadline.
Mon, Aug 13, 2018
Mumbai: In 18 minutes, hovercraft to connect island city to Navi Mumbai
With a maximum carrying capacity of 50 people, the hovercraft would travel the distance in 18 minutes, down from 90 minutes taken by road at present. According to CIDCO, frequency of the crafts would depend upon the demand for the service.
Sun, Aug 12, 2018
Mumbai: Commuters get safety lesson from men held for performing stunts
The three, who own a start-up, Suncho Entertainment, had uploaded videos of them performing the Kiki challenge on YouTube last Saturday.
Sat, Aug 11, 2018