Metros, Mumbai, 4th Dec 2016, News & Stories from India

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Metros Mumbai 04 Dec 2016

Metros, Mumbai, 04 Dec 2016

In July 2015, the high court banned the use of Victoria carriages in Mumbai.

AWBI pushes for horse rehab plan

Demands plan to save horses that haul Victoria carriages despite High Court ban.

04 Dec 2016 6:55 AM

The tree walk will be held against the Thane Municipal Corporation after the latter took over the botanical garden from its creator.

‘Tree walk’ over Thane botanical garden

The botanical garden is the city’s tiniest, housing a wide array of plant species.

04 Dec 2016 6:54 AM

Official to inspect Vikhroli-Parksite

A public interest litigation has alleged that a private developer is cutting or slicing off the hills near the region indiscriminately.

04 Dec 2016 6:52 AM

The transport industry involved in LPG products has been badly affected by demonetisation.

Cash crunch: Be ready for LPG cylinder shortage

Western India Bulk LPG Transport Association, even banks have not been able to provide sufficient liquidity to help sustain the industry.

04 Dec 2016 6:50 AM

Acid attack survivors Sapna and Mamta hope to find jobs through the portal.

NGO’s job portal helps acid attack survivors move on in life

Those unable to find employment can interact with potential employers through Skills Not Scars.

04 Dec 2016 6:48 AM

People fume as cars drag at toll plazas in Mumbai

Security was subsequently ramped up at all the toll plazas in the city on Saturday evening.

04 Dec 2016 6:40 AM

Mumbai Police yet to upload FIRs on websites

The Supreme Court had asked all police stations to upload copies of first information reports (FIRs) on their respective websites.

04 Dec 2016 6:11 AM

BMC has identified three sites to build the toilets.

Parel, Kurla, Chembur to boast BMC’s two storey women’s toilets

These two-storey toilet blocks will be furnished with restrooms and changing rooms for women, along with toilet seats.

04 Dec 2016 6:10 AM

A division bench of Chief Justice Manjula Chellur and Justice M.S. Sonak was hearing a writ petition that challenged Wisdom High International School’s decision to debar the student.

Allow kid with aggressive behaviour to study: Bombay High Court

The court also directed the school to conduct a special training programme for about a week since the child has not been attending classes.

04 Dec 2016 6:08 AM

Huts have been set up at three spots in and around the national park.

Sanjay Gandhi National Park erects three huts to track poachers

Sheds will help patrolling staff control forest fires, deter production of illicit liquor.

04 Dec 2016 6:07 AM

The traffic updates will be given in collaboration with traffic department as they also update traffic situation on their Twitter handle.

MMRC plans to tweet traffic and its work updates

Motorists will get real time updates on traffic congestion between Seepz and Colaba on MMRC’s Twitter handle.

04 Dec 2016 6:06 AM

Entry and exit points of railway stations will have a system similar to the Mumbai Metro where season passes and platform tokens are read by a machine before allowing commuters to pass through.

Soon, token tickets to decongest rail platforms

The Centre for Railway Information System is working on a pilot project for decongesting platforms.

04 Dec 2016 6:04 AM

Bandra Fort is a haven for drug addicts in the city.

BMC to curb shady activities at Bandra Fort with facelift

Ashish Shelar said the beautification project involved creating a botanical garden, a clearing for people to sit and enjoy.

04 Dec 2016 6:02 AM

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari (Photo; PTI)

Ministers flock to Nagpur for Nitin Gadkari daughter’s wedding

Nitin Gadkari’s daughter Ketki, will tie the knot with Aditya Kaskhedikar, who works with Facebook in the United States.

04 Dec 2016 5:59 AM

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