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Sonakshi Sinha labelled 'hypocrite' for celebrating New Year 2025 amid fireworks

Sonakshi Sinha labelled 'hypocrite' for celebrating New Year 2025 amid fireworks

Sonakshi Sinha took to Instagram and wished her fans a Happy New Year. She posted a video in which she and Zaheer Iqbal can be seen enjoying the spectacular fireworks and celebrations in Australia

01 January,2025 10:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Did you know? Mika Singh once gatecrashed Amitabh Bachchan's Diwali party

Did you know? Mika Singh once gatecrashed Amitabh Bachchan's Diwali party

Mika Singh, a huge fan of Amitabh Bachchan, once gatecrashed the actor's Diwali party, fascinated by the decorations and eager to be invited

31 December,2024 10:18 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai man keeps 19-year-old promise with 70-foot Christmas tree

Mumbai man keeps 19-year-old promise with 70-foot Christmas tree

Keeping his promise to deceased sister, Douglas Saldanha in Worli has been decorating the Christmas tree for over five decades now and intends to do it for as long as he can

28 December,2024 02:21 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
Kamgar Sena protests over 'deteriorating conditions' of BEST, BMC chief's remark

Kamgar Sena protests over 'deteriorating conditions' of BEST, BMC chief's remark

The Kamgar Sena has called on all employees to wear black bands at work on December 26 as mark of their protest

25 December,2024 07:52 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Senior IAS officer Harshdeep Kamble takes over as GM of BEST

Senior IAS officer Harshdeep Kamble takes over as GM of BEST

The present incumbent Anil Diggikar has been transferred and posted as Additional Chief Secretary, Divyang Kalyan Department, Mantralaya

24 December,2024 10:49 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
BMC allocated Rs 850 crore to BEST in current financial year

BMC allocated Rs 850 crore to BEST in current financial year

In the last decade, the municipal corporation has provided over Rs 11,232 crore in support to BEST, an official statement said

24 December,2024 05:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra: State Transport body earns revenue of 941 crore in November

Maharashtra: State Transport body earns revenue of 941 crore in November

Last month, MSRTC ferried an average of 60 lakh passengers per day, and earned a revenue of around Rs. 31.36 crore on a daily basis. This is 26 per cent higher than the revenue recorded during the same month last year

16 December,2024 07:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Diwali 2024: Know this before you burst firecrackers

Diwali 2024: Know this before you burst firecrackers

According to a report compiled by Repository Living Sciences using data from 18 stations in Mumbai, the Air Quality Index (AQI) reduced by 17.86 per cent in 2023 as compared to 2022 but remained above the safe level

30 November,2024 11:49 AM IST | Mumbai | Jyoti Shukla
Diwali 2024: Can Delhi’s model of complete ban on firecrackers work for Mumbai?

Mid-Day Premium Diwali 2024: Can Delhi’s model of complete ban on firecrackers work for Mumbai?

As Diwali 2024 approaches, the debate on whether firecrackers should be banned has again gained prominence. We speak to environmentalists, experts and residents to know the real impact of banning and regulating firecrackers and whether Delhi’s model should be implemented in other cities like Mumbai

30 November,2024 11:47 AM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain
Newspaper Vendors’ Association to organise blood donation drive

Newspaper Vendors’ Association to organise blood donation drive

This year, they have pledged to collect 2,000 units of blood. To express their gratitude, the BVVS and SP will offer four gifts to each donor. Additionally, those who have donated blood 100 times or more in Mumbai will be honoured with special recognition during the event. This year’s event will be dedicated to Padma Vibhushan Ratan Tata

26 November,2024 07:54 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent

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