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As commuters, we should be part of the solution

As commuters, we should be part of the solution

Permanent outside waiting areas will be established at 60 stations that periodically experience heavy crowds

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Amenities for women cannot be an afterthought

Amenities for women cannot be an afterthought

While we mark Women’s Day today with a number of events, we must not forget that basic, on-ground facilities are extremely important. More so than...

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City authorities need to crack down on parking goons

City authorities need to crack down on parking goons

This gang approaches individuals who park their vehicles in the area and demands a sum for monthly parking or even one-off parking

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Never fail to buy a ticket before boarding a train

Never fail to buy a ticket before boarding a train

This award-winning TC is fiercely determined to nab those cheating the system

06.03.2025 20

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We must ensure gender equality begins at home

We must ensure gender equality begins at home

The girl’s parents, in-laws, and husband have been named as accused in the first information report.

06.03.2025 10

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High-end CCTVs in civic facilities a welcome move

High-end CCTVs in civic facilities a welcome move

The cameras installed should be of the highest quality and help in sharp surveillance

04.03.2025 3

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State govt needs to step in and keep night schools alive

State govt needs to step in and keep night schools alive

Now, this legacy is under threat, the report explained.

03.03.2025 2

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Could BMC at least give us well-kept open spaces?

The toilets are in poor condition and the drinking water area and toilets are close together, creating an unhygienic situation.

01.03.2025 10

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Sport should be accessible for all, irrespective of gender

Sport should be accessible for all, irrespective of gender

Trans women or transgender women are those that are assigned male at birth. They have a female gender identity.

28.02.2025 10

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Authorities must find ways to deter street racers

While this report was about Marine Drive specifically, this scenario can be seen across the city.

27.02.2025 9

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Let’s behave like we deserve the best infrastructure

Doing so, we must also as commuters and passengers look into our own behaviour at these Railway hubs

26.02.2025 10

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The responsility of preserving history is also on us

As per PTI, the initiative is being undertaken following the directives of CM Devendra Fadnavis

25.02.2025 20

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Can we keep public transport out of political disputes?

The situation quickly escalated when a larger group intercepted the bus and physically assaulted the conductor

24.02.2025 10

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Fraudsters tend to strike when you least expect it

According to the police, it arrested the cyber fraud gang from Bihar for allegedly creating a fake website offering helicopter rides for the Maha...

22.02.2025 20

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Citizens shouldn’t have to wait 10 yrs for basic amenities

Citizens shouldn’t have to wait 10 yrs for basic amenities

Our front page report cited correspondence from some leaders who residents have approached with their problem

21.02.2025 10

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Investigate dumping ground fires in Thane

One environmentalist stated that the TMC needs a designated landfill for proper waste disposal

20.02.2025 5

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Clamp down on every illegal pay-and-park facility

Clamp down on every illegal pay-and-park facility

That’s when they began questioning the legitimacy of the facility.

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Mumbai’s local trains have become killing machines

The report cited examples like a professional from Kalwa who struggles with his daily train commute

18.02.2025 8

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A response to vulgarity cannot be in the same vein

Today, because parents were the subject of the statement, there are several memes etc. about the parents. One really cannot mix that up with the...

17.02.2025 20

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Sensor-based pollution monitors must be installed

Developers must comply within a month of the order being issued, failing which they will face heavy penalties, including site closure.

15.02.2025 10

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Govt must ensure contractors receive their dues

The contractors, in a press conference, claimed that they have been forced to stop work on numerous projects and are still awaiting payments

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Ulhasnagar stray dog menace can’t go unaddressed

In certain cases, even rabies injections are in short supply, with those bitten forced to shift to different facilities to take the shot

13.02.2025 10

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Civic body must respond to Malad residents’ outrage

The civic body also demolished the ramps on both sides and permanently closed the bridge by placing cement barriers, making regular commuters furious,...

12.02.2025 20

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Heartening to see citizens, cops working together

The campaign has borne fruit with drug dealers being hindered and several types of narcotics being seized. Activists admit there is a lot to be done,...

11.02.2025 6

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Revenue can’t dictate BMC’s reactions to citizens’ issues

Lights shine into their home, there is shouting on sets with the noise carrying into homes in the wee hours of the morning and at times megaphones are...

10.02.2025 10

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It is our duty to respectfully preserve history

A researcher expressed his gratitude to the Railways for this as a step in the right direction as these bridges have been a part of the city for more...

08.02.2025 10

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Preserving nature is akin to securing Earth’s future

Let us do all we can to preserve any biodiversity site. In a city choked by concrete, these are oases, life giving, sustainable, serene and scenic...

08.02.2025 10

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Encroachment should be nipped right at the bud

The encroachment in one space also emboldens others to try and usurp other open spaces.

07.02.2025 2

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Better planning needed while demolishing old bridges

Locals say that if this road were opened first, the pressure on traffic after the closure of the Prabhadevi road would be eased to a great extent

05.02.2025 10

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Youngsters must be taught the value of honesty

Bhuse has claimed that cameras have been extensively installed and there the police’s presence will be beefed up.

04.02.2025 10

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Authorities must crack down on parking goondaism

Outright fraud is common in some public parking areas. Some people claiming they are from the BMC are foisting receipts, wearing false uniforms and...

03.02.2025 10

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Improve sports amenities at grassroots level

She was addressing the 1st International Olympic Research Conference at Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) near Dehgam in Gandhinagar district.

01.02.2025 7

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We have no right to deny gay people a life of dignity

This should make us think about so many queer people, men or women, who are living in the closet here, too, fearful of being their true selves.

31.01.2025 20

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Never turn a blind eye to your surroundings

Talking on the phone while driving even if one is using the speaker phone option is also disallowed because it is a distraction and attention is...

30.01.2025 9

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Authorities must weed out illegal autorickshaws

The bigger takeaway though was that several problems needed to be looked at and addressed through the fare hike. Bus services at some high-density...

29.01.2025 30

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Govt must compensate those wrongfully arrested

This is also one of the reasons why there is a trust deficit between the public and the police. People simply do not trust the police to keep their...

28.01.2025 20

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Be proactive but rational during emergencies

Some of the Pushpak Express passengers who ran for safety on its tracks were crushed under the moving Karnataka Express, while others sustained...

26.01.2025 9

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Delays only reflect the authorities’ gross inefficiency

As a result, commuters at railway stations have no way to know how long it will take for a train to arrive

24.01.2025 10

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Crackdown on fort encroachments a welcome move

The district collectors have been asked to prepare fort-wise lists of encroachments by January 31.

23.01.2025 7

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Health facilities must be made safe for all women

One saw, quite rightly, how this case created widespread outrage and prolonged protests especially in West Bengal.

22.01.2025 20

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We must constantly stay one step ahead of scamsters

It is highly unlikely that celebrities will contact fans for money over social media

21.01.2025 10

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Progress can never happen at the cost of the environment

Let there be some transparency when we are looking at environmental factors and people must be convinced about the impact this may or may not have for...

20.01.2025 9

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Have a safe run on Sunday, Mumbai Marathoners!

Runners too, must use pavements when convenient, as it is less risky

18.01.2025 20

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Invigilators must keep abreast of latest tech

The duo reportedly paid between Rs 5 to Rs 10 lakh for assistance, which included being given Bluetooth devices and SIM cards to facilitate the...

18.01.2025 10

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We need to formulate new rules to regulate e-bikers

Our report stated that officials stated despite repeated meetings and reminders to food delivery app executives to enforce strict rules and blacklist...

16.01.2025 10

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Street food stalls must comply with fire safety rules

This report hits close to home. There are a myriad of street vendors in Mumbai, with their carts, cooking and selling foodstuff

15.01.2025 10

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Pedestrian walkways are for pedestrians, not bikers!

Residents have stated post January 20, they will go on a huge protest if there is no cognisance of repeated complaint letters and subsequently, no...

14.01.2025 20

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Horsing around can have dangerous consequences

The boys had been warned by the girl’s mother not to roughhouse it near her daughter but they ignored her

13.01.2025 10

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Let’s not panic, but work on containing HMPV

There are reports trickling in about special centres being prepared and the Centre telling states to ‘stay alert’

11.01.2025 10

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Our basic infrastructure is poorly maintained

It was a horrific, numbing and extremely painful incident. She may recover from the physical pain but the mental scars will remain

10.01.2025 10

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