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Sweety Adimulam

Sweety Adimulam is a Senior Correspondent with The Indian Express in Mumbai. She graduated with a Bachelors' Degree in Mass Media, with a specialisation in Journalism from BK Birla College, affiliated to the University of Mumbai. At The Indian Express, which she joined this newspaper in September 2022, her reportage focuses on big budget infrastructure projects. Besides she also writes on real estate, railways and transport. Over her journalistic career of nine years, she has worked with The Free Press Journal and TV9. She tweets at @AdimulamSweety

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Changing City: Iconic double-decker bus makes a comeback in Mumbai with green fuel and next-gen technologySubscriber Only

February 24, 2023 11:30 IST

The BEST is hoping its electric-run double-decker buses will help reduce its carbon footprint and save nearly 26 million litres of diesel every year.

Sun, Mar 05, 2023

Three-tier Medetiya Nagar station on Mumbai Metro-Line 9 is 63% complete: MMRDASubscriber Only

February 24, 2023 11:11 IST

The 10.58 km-long Metro Line-9 comprises eight stations and will connect the Mumbai suburbs to Mira-Bhayandar city.

Sun, Feb 26, 2023

Commuters left stranded after BEST takes 400 CNG buses off city roadsSubscriber Only

February 24, 2023 03:49 IST

The checking is expected to be completed in a week. “Safety of commuters is of paramount importance for BEST, and no compromise can be made on this count . We are trying our best to minimise the disruption, and the inconvenience to commuters is regretted,” the statement said.

Tue, Feb 28, 2023

Third CNG bus catches fire in a month, BEST takes 400 buses off roadsSubscriber Only

February 23, 2023 05:26 IST

This comes on a day TATA CNG bus was gutted in fire at the Andheri BEST bus depot around 6.55 pm. No one was injured in the incident. Officials said the bus would ply on the Andheri SEEPZ route.

Fri, Mar 03, 2023

Builders in Maharashtra cannot change or transfer designated bank account without permission from MahaRERASubscriber Only

February 22, 2023 19:26 IST

Vasant Prabhu, secretary of MahaRERA, issued a circular on February 20, which will come into force immediately, making it compulsory for builders to inform the authority of any change or transfer of bank account.

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

Mumbai Metro Line 2A, 7 record over 44.26 lakh ridership in one month of operationSubscriber Only

February 22, 2023 04:27 IST

The Metro Line 2A and 7 recorded a total ridership of 1.40 lakh on Monday, January 23, the first week after the inauguration of Phase 2 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Mon, Feb 27, 2023

Few takers for 200-seater water taxiSubscriber Only

February 22, 2023 04:20 IST

Nayan XI is the largest water taxi, completely air-conditioned, with a 200-seat facility operational in Mumbai. This boat was initially operated from domestic cruise terminal (DCT) to Belapur and Mandwa.

Thu, Mar 02, 2023

BEST to introduce 15 EV charging stationsSubscriber Only

February 21, 2023 05:18 IST

According to BEST General Manager Lokesh Chandra, more such EV charging stations will come up across Mumbai to ensure a clean environment and secure a sustainable energy future.

Wed, Mar 01, 2023

MMRDA installs first composite steel span on MTHL connecting Sewri to Eastern FreewaySubscriber Only

February 21, 2023 05:17 IST

According to MMRDA, the interchange bridge structure is mainly made of segmental box girder and cast in- situ concrete decks of mostly 40-m spans in all zones, except for a steel composite span across the Eastern Freeway.

Tue, Feb 21, 2023

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12-coach trains to halt at point set for 15 coachesSubscriber Only

February 21, 2023 01:15 IST

The official also said that many times, the loco-pilot missed the mark at which 12-coach trains are supposed to halt, which has a gap of three coaches from the 15-coach halting mark. Now, both the 12 and 15-coach trains will halt at the same halting mark.

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

BEST to introduce 15 EV charging station by March first weekSubscriber Only

February 20, 2023 12:36 IST

There are a few BEST EV charging stations in the city at present, however, it is not open for public or private EV users.

Mon, Feb 27, 2023

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Over 1,400 developers respond to MahaRERA showcause noticeSubscriber Only

February 20, 2023 05:00 IST

Another 700 have responded saying they wish to renew their project within a month. These numbers will increase further with time, said a MahaRERA official.

Mon, Feb 20, 2023

Godrej Properties buys Raj Kapoor’s iconic Chembur bungalowSubscriber Only

February 17, 2023 13:58 IST

The Mumbai-based real estate developer plans to develop a premium residential project at the iconic location.

Mon, Feb 27, 2023

CR strengthening tracks to increase speed of Vande Bharat trainsSubscriber Only

February 17, 2023 03:22 IST

A CR official said the average speed of the Vande Bharat Express is 65 kmph on Shirdi route and 70 kmph on Solapur route.

Fri, Feb 17, 2023

Metal fencing to come up on Vande Bharat routesSubscriber Only

February 16, 2023 17:34 IST

Central Railway officials said beyond Kalyan, there are huge land parcels where cattle roam freely for grazing.

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

CSMT platform extension work to benefit intercity train passengers, says CRSubscriber Only

February 16, 2023 03:10 IST

At present, intercity trains halt on CSMT platforms 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14, which are small in size. Officials said that intercity trains from Mumbai to Pune and Mumbai to Nashik have 18 to 20 coaches.

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Two firms bid for construction of Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project’s 21-km underground tunnelSubscriber Only

February 14, 2023 14:41 IST

As part of package two of the project, a 7-km stretch of the 21-km tunnel will be built under the sea at Thane Creek, making it the first undersea tunnel in the country.

Wed, Feb 15, 2023

MMRDA to construct 2.5-km road flyover below Mumbai Metro Line 6Subscriber Only

February 14, 2023 13:28 IST

Mumbai Metro 6 will integrate with four other Metro lines, in addition to two suburban railway stations.

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

Vande Bharat Express trains witness huge bookings from CSMT todaySubscriber Only

February 12, 2023 00:30 IST

According to the Railways, both Vande Bharat Express trains are expected to see a gradual increase in footfall. The two trains cater to pilgrimage spots of Maharashtra like Shirdi and Tuljapur, Akkalkot, Siddeshwar and Pandharpur in Solapur.

Tue, Feb 14, 2023

Fadnavis thanks PM for Rs 13,000-cr allocation for Maharashtra railways in Union BudgetSubscriber Only

February 11, 2023 01:20 IST

Later in the day, Fadnavis tweeted that while Nana Jagannath Shankarseth is known as the architect of modern Mumbai, "Hon PM NarendraModiji will be known as architect of modernisation of Indian Railways."

Sun, Feb 12, 2023

Mixed reactions over high ticket fare for Vande BharatSubscriber Only

February 11, 2023 00:50 IST

No ticket-less travellers would be allowed in the Vande Bharat trains, and they would be penalised double the ticket fare. School children carrying the Tricolour, and with traditional dhol played, meanwhile, welcomed passengers in the new trains at the halting station.

Mon, Feb 13, 2023

PM flags off Vande Bharat, says Budget boost to middle classSubscriber Only

February 10, 2023 17:49 IST

The PM said people with an income of over Rs 2 lakh were taxed before 2014, but his government initially increased the limit to Rs 5 lakh and now to Rs 7 lakh in this year's Budget. “Those who paid 20 per cent tax during the UPA government pay zero tax today”, he added.

Mon, Feb 13, 2023

Ahead of PM Modi’s Mumbai visit, rescheduling of trains ‘without prior notice’ inconveniences rail passengersSubscriber Only

February 10, 2023 14:14 IST

According to the Central Railway, the Sevagram Express train that runs between Mumbai and Nagpur has been rescheduled as the Nagpur-Mumbai train will run two hours late.

Fri, Feb 10, 2023