Metros, Mumbai, 30th Sep 2017, News & Stories from India

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Metros Mumbai 30 Sep 2017

Metros, Mumbai, 30 Sep 2017

Authorities at the KEM hospital had come in for severe criticism for marking numbers on the bodies of the Elphinstone station stampede victims and putting up their pictures on public display. (Photo: File)

2 Shiv Sena workers assault KEM hospital doctor for marking bodies of stampede victims

The incident occurred on Saturday evening when the duo, believed to be Shiv Sena workers, assaulted forensic science head of KEM hospital.

30 Sep 2017 8:31 PM

The meeting was held at the Western Railway's headquarters at Churchgate. (Photo: ANI)

More FOBs, escalators at Mumbai stations: Piyush Goyal

To eliminate bureaucracy and delays, the minister directed General Managers of railways to spend whatever is necessary on safety.

30 Sep 2017 4:56 PM

Thackeray said his party leader Bala Nandgaonkar had written to authorities for building a new bridge at the stampede spot but no action was taken on his suggestion and instead Nandgaonkar was told to approach the MMRDA. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Stampedes will happen in Mumbai till migrants continue to pour in: Raj Thackeray

Thackeray also targeted BJP MP Kirit Somaiya for his silence on the 'crumbling' rail services.

30 Sep 2017 1:33 PM

The MNS Chief said that he would lead a morcha on October 5 to Western Railway headquarters at Churchgate and question them about their infrastructure. (Photo: PTI/File)

No bullet train in Mumbai until local railways is improved: Raj Thackeray

Thackeray said the Railways has blamed rains for the stampede but it was not the first time it rained in the city.

30 Sep 2017 12:47 PM

Footwear and other items lie on the bridge after the stampede broke out during the peak hours on Friday morning. (Photo: AP)

Mumbai stampede: PIL filed in Bombay HC to book railway officials

The public interest litigation (PIL) was submitted on Friday to the high court registry by city resident Pradeep Bhalekar.

30 Sep 2017 12:09 PM

Hundreds of passengers were caught in a stampede on the foot-over-bridge between Parel and Elphinstone Road station. (Photo: PTI)

Railways mourn Elphinstone deaths, to not celebrate Dussehra

At least 22 died, 39 injured in the stampede that took place on a foot-over-bridge at Elphinstone railway station, Mumbai.

30 Sep 2017 11:59 AM

While two of the accused are operators, the other twelve were caught red-handed while placing bets.

Gambling den busted, police arrests 14

The owner of the premises identified as Jaywant Patil managed to evade the police.

30 Sep 2017 2:05 AM

Police summon Iqbal Kaskar’s aide for questioning

Lakdawala stays at Gordon Apartment in Nagpada, where Haseena Parkar stayed.

30 Sep 2017 2:03 AM

Narayan Rane likely to form own party soon

Senior BJP leaders Nitin Gadkari and Chandrakant Patil had been lobbying for Mr Rane’s induction.

30 Sep 2017 2:01 AM

How were 3 discharged in fake encounter case, Bombay HC asks CBI

Justice Revati Mohite-Dere was hearing petition filed by Soharabuddin's brother Rubabuddin.

30 Sep 2017 1:59 AM

The initiative includes providing food and medicines to infants, monitoring their health and creating awareness about hygiene.

Health scheme for Melghat’s kids, mothers launched

The five-year programme of Rs 128 crore was approved by the Centre this year and Maharashtra has its share of Rs 4.5 crore.

30 Sep 2017 1:57 AM

The varsity announced that the company, whose Onscreen Marking System (OSM) was used to assess the final year papers would continue to evaluate the papers for the Winter Examination.

1600 Mumbai University pupils to get average marks

Mumbai University’s bid to compensate for misplacing answer sheets.

30 Sep 2017 1:55 AM

Victims’ belongings tell tale of horror that unfolded on FOB

Received calls from relatives of victims on mobiles collected from stampede site, say cops.

30 Sep 2017 1:52 AM

Sagar Jhadhav along with his two friends alerted people about the stampede and helped to carry bodies of the victims.

Bravehearts help in rescue operation

They started alerting people and helped to carry the bodies.

30 Sep 2017 1:49 AM

Girangaon, which was previously a mill area, is now buzzing with high-rises and corporate houses.

Mumbai experts warn area is a disaster waiting to happen

They have blamed the government for not learning its lessons in time so to avert such disasters.

30 Sep 2017 1:46 AM

Commuters call out the name of their blood group outside KEM hospital so as to help meet the shortage. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

Leaders tweet, public rushes to donate blood

The Department of Transfusion Medicine was also alerted about the scarcity.

30 Sep 2017 1:43 AM

Railway authorities have ordered an inquiry and structural audit of all FOBs.

Disaster was inevitable, say Residents

Rather, they expressed the view that it was a disaster waiting to happen.

30 Sep 2017 1:39 AM

22 people were killed in the stampede on the Parel-Elphinstone Road foot-over-bridge.

Indian Railways ignored tweets, letters of ‘deadly foot overbridge’

Commuters had warned railways of overcrowding at foot overbridge via social media in 2016.

30 Sep 2017 1:37 AM

The Shiv Sena workers also held a protest against Mr Goyal.

Shiv Sena’s rally invite sparks outrage

he party was summarily slammed on social media by citizens and politicians alike.

30 Sep 2017 1:31 AM

Hospital staffers were at hand to assist patient’s relatives in identifying their family members.

KEM sets up help desk to identify corpses

Around 200 resident doctors were present at the hospital to treat patients.

30 Sep 2017 1:29 AM

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