On the night of 9th December, a horrifying incident unfolded on the busy streets of Mumbai. A bus driver lost control, causing a deadly crash that left six people dead and 49 others severely injured. The tragedy occurred around 9:45 pm in the Kurla (West) area, near the bustling Kurla market. The electric bus, on route number 332, was traveling from Kurla Railway Station (West) towards Sakinaka. The tragic incident was caught on camera. The video shows the electric bus speeding uncontrollably through the streets. The bus brushed past parked vehicles, sparking chaos on the roads. Ramming into over two dozen vehicles—including auto-rickshaws, two-wheelers, and even a police jeep, the bus left a trail of destruction. The bus then crashed into the gates of an apartment building, bringing the madness to a halt. Emergency teams rushed to the scene, but tragically, six lives were lost, and dozens more were injured. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced ₹ 5 lakh financial assistance for the families of each victim of the Mumbai bus accident. The BEST, the bus service provider, will cover the treatment costs for the injured. The driver, identified as Sanjay More, was arrested and charged with culpable homicide.
10 December,2024 05:22 PM IST
Over four people have died and 25 others were injured after a BEST intracity bus lost control in Mumbai. The bus, which was traveling from Kurla to Andheri, crashed into several vehicles and pedestrians before finally stopping at the gates of a residential building. Shiv Sena leader Dilip Lande narrated the entire fatal incident. According to DCP Zone 5, Ganesh Gawade, the driver lost control of the vehicle in Kurla, causing widespread damage. The injured victims in the Mumbai bus accident are being treated at nearby hospitals. The driver of the bus, traveling on route number 332, has been taken into custody, and an inquiry is underway. Rescue teams reached the site and carried out operations to assist the victims. Further updates will follow as details emerge.
10 December,2024 10:06 AM IST
If you have not faced auto-rickshaw bullying, high traffic congestion and choking from the pollution at BKC, it is highly likely you are not a regular commuter in this area. Ask any commuter about the pain of travelling or working at Mumbai’s costliest real-estate areas, and the discussion might not end soon. The problems are not new but have rather got worse with time as commuters accept it as a part and parcel of working in this posh area. What puts BKC in danger and why is it losing its shine? Take a look.
16 November,2024 01:25 PM IST
In a crucial interview with Mid-Day, Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Varun Sardesai addresses the key challenges facing the Vandre (Bandra) East constituency in the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections 2024. From the high-stakes redevelopment issues in slum areas and SRA schemes, to traffic congestion in the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Sardesai outlines his plans for housing, infrastructure, and public transport improvements. He also emphasizes his commitment to tackling water supply and contamination and air pollution issues resolve the problems of people, especially for marginalized communities. As a key aide to his cousin Aaditya Thackeray, Sardesai’s candidacy is a test of the Thackeray family's influence and the Shiv Sena (UBT)'s resolve.
11 November,2024 12:23 PM IST
In this exclusive interview, Mangesh Kudalkar (Shiv Sena - Eknath Shinde faction) outlines his priorities for the Kurla constituency amid the Maharashtra Elections 2024. Addressing issues from water shortages to pollution, civic infrastructure, and connectivity, Kudalkar shares his achievements and future plans to enhance living standards in Kurla. Tune in to understand the pressing issues and solutions being proposed for the area.
08 November,2024 07:04 PM IST
With the upcoming Maharashtra Elections 2024, the war of words between the ruling government and the opposition is getting intense day by day. In a recent rally in Kurla, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde said, "The opposition parties say they will stop Ladli Behna Yojana. What reply will you give to them? ...They went to Mumbai High Court but got rejected; the people of MVA went to Nagpur Court to stop the Ladli Behna Yojana. They say they will stop Ladli Behna Yojana and other schemes... They say that giving money to Ladli Behna is a crime; I am ready to commit such a crime not once but ten times."
04 November,2024 11:35 AM IST
Bringing a much needed relief to the commuters in Mumbai, Mumbai Metro 3 Phase 1 started its services on October 7. Connecting BKC(Bandra Kurla Complex) to Aarey, this metro service has come as a big relief to the commuters travelling on the western line. Developed at a cost of 32,000 crores, this is Mumbai’s first fully underground metro. In this first phase - around 12 km stretch has been inaugurated between Aarey Colony and BKC. In the subsequent phase - this stretch will be total of around 33 kms between Colaba - Arey and Seepz. This is known to be one of the most challenging projects for the authorities. While this metro project has been a witness to certain hiccups, here’s a peek inside the Mumbai Metro 3 Phase 1 journey.
16 October,2024 05:52 PM IST
Apple iPhone 15 series goes on sale in India today. Apple fans have queued outside the Apple store located in Mumbai’s BKC to get their hands on Apple’s latest release. Enthusiastic customers were seen coming from far-off places and waiting for long hours to buy Apple iPhone 15.
22 September,2023 01:17 PM IST
India on March 20 signed a historic pact of approx. Rs 3,000 crores with Japanese government, for work related to the design, construction of the underground Mumbai High-Speed Rail Station. This is first contract being awarded on the Maharashtra side of Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed bullet train corridor. The total area of the station complex is 4.85 hectares and total completion time is expected to be 54 months from the date of commencement. The station will have six platforms and length of each platform is approximately 415 metres, which is sufficient to accommodate a 16-coach bullet train. It is pertinent to note that Bandra Kurla Complex HSR station is the only underground station on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor. The platform is planned at a depth of about 24 meters from the ground level and will have three floors including a platform, concourse and service floor. Two entry/exit points are planned one to facilitate access to the nearby metro station and the other towards the adjacent MTNL building. #BulletTrain #Japan #IndiaJapan
21 March,2023 02:17 PM IST | Mumbai
Heavy rains continued to lash Mumbai and its suburbs on Tuesday leading to waterlogging in many areas of the city. Roads of Sion, Bandra, King Circle, Matunga and Kurla were flooded with water and people were also seen wading through knee-deep water in Andheri.
05 July,2022 02:59 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
