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Rare Brown Hawk-Owl sighted in Goregaon East society near Aarey
Residents of a housing society in Gokuldham, Goregaon East, were astonished after hearing a strange bird call at night. Wildlife naturalist Mahesh Yadav identified it as a Brown Hawk-Owl, a species usually found in Aarey and SGNP. The sighting underscores the importance of conserving Mumbai’s green spaces
27 March,2025 12:37 PM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
Mumbai: Now, ‘watchers’ to help prevent wildfires in Aarey, SGNP
Between February 1 and March 21, at least 10 incidents of forest fire have taken place in the patch in Aarey; officials said most incidents of wildfires are manmade
22 March,2025 10:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
Int'l Day of Forests: Mumbai's eco-warriors dive into how the city treat jungles
On International Day of Forests today, four Mumbaikars rooted in the heart of Aarey Forest share their insights and untold stories
21 March,2025 11:02 AM IST | Mumbai | Devashish Kamble
Mumbai: 16-year-old student fatally stabs youth in Malad
During interrogation, the suspect confessed to the crime and revealed that the deceased, along with his friends, had allegedly assaulted him outside his college sometime ago and a video of it had gone viral on social media platforms, police sources said
19 March,2025 08:38 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
Domestic help raped by employer in Goregaon, accused on the run
The victim has alleged that she was repeatedly raped by her employer on at least two occasions at her employer's house, police said
16 March,2025 06:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
BREAKING
Fire breaks out at multiple shops and huts in Goregaon
The blaze was confined to the ground-floor shops and huts, the officials said
09 March,2025 11:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai police constable ends life in Goregaon home
The constable, Subhash Kangane, was attached to Kurar police station and was residing in Goregaon
04 March,2025 12:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
New India Cooperative scam case: Rs 122 crore flagged as missing from vaults
Cops say money was siphoned off directly by former general manager; an Interpol blue-corner notice being issued against wanted couple
04 March,2025 08:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Faizan Khan
Mumbai: Aarey cops want signal, speed breakers to rein in speeding motorists
Demand follows an increase in number of speeding-related accidents on key road that was recently concreted, as highlighted by mid-day; Senior Police Inspector Ravindra Patil urged the authorities to install rumblers and speed breakers on the main Aarey road
25 February,2025 10:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
Are Smart Cities not meant for kids?
When was the last time you saw a playground that seemed enticing enough for the little ones in your neighbourhood?
22 February,2025 07:11 AM IST | Mumbai | Lindsay Pereira