Prajakta Chavan

• Mumbai subways in pathetic condition, say corporators

  The standing committee members during its meeting held on Wednesday complained about the poor condition of subways in the city. The elected representatives said that almost all the city subways don't have light, which leads to driving problem during the night time. Besides, with time the traffic in city is growing and so is the number of vehicles u...

• Students complain as school playgrounds become wedding venues

  Even as Vashi-based Modern College and ICL School are encashing on the wedding season, by renting out their playgrounds for a handsome return, the residents and students      complained about increasing noise and sound pollution in the silence zone."NMMC has declared sector-15 and 16 as silence zone as three educational ins...

• Mumbai: Mega property exhibition commences from today

  The much awaited property exhibition by the Builders Association of Navi Mumbai (BANM) will kick off today at sector 13, along the Palm Beach Road, Sanpada. The four-day event will be inaugurated in the presence of Union Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, Vilasrao Deshmukh, at around 10.30 am. The guest of honour for the function ...

• Travelling by train could be tough on Diwali days

  With Diwali festival commencing, the local trains are witnessing an increase in passengers as many are commuting to different parts of city as well as neighbouring Mumbai to meet their relatives. However, with shortage of railway coupons, they are witnessing long queues at the ticket counters. At the same time, GO card counters are also closed down...

• Mumbai: Road rage incidents on an upswing in the city

  With increasing road traffic and lack of traffic sense among the drivers, road rage incidents have become quite common on the city roads. However, since most of these street fights are not registered, it's difficult to judge whether there is an increase in such incidents. Nevertheless, people accepted that it is one of the most unpleasant expe...

• This Mumbai surgeon officiates basketball matches too

  For 34-year-old Dr Prince K Mattam, basketball is his first love. The assistant surgeon at Health Services in Kerala besides managing time for practicing and coaching the sport, also officiates at state and national level tournaments. "My wealth is my health and hobbies which I pursue by always being active. I believe that by being in single profes...

• Mumbai: Drowning boy saves the lifeguard

  When an 11-year-old student who was participating in an inter-school swimming meet struggled to complete the lap, an 'alert' life-guard jumped into the pool to his rescue. But the irony was that the life-guard who jumped in was not a trained life-guard at all, and in fact, he himself did not know proper swimming. Eventually, the struggling student ...

• Mumbai: Mutton shops under civic scanner

  The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has issued notices to mutton and chicken shops in the satellite city which are operating without any license. A survey carried out by the civic body has shown that of the 263 mutton shops functioning in the city only 20 are authorised. These shopowners need to submit relevant documents to obtain the lice...