Mumbai / The Times of India
Western Railway commuters will face major disruptions this weekend due to a 35-hour traffic and power block between Borivali and Kandivali. The block, starting at 1 PM on Saturday, April 26, and lasting until midnight on Sunday, April 27, is for essential re-girdering work on Bridge Number 61. Consequently, 163 local train services will be affected, along with partial cancellations and rerouting of mail and express trains.
Mustafa Yusufali Gom, a Mumbai social worker, is lauded for his humanitarian efforts. He contributed to Myanmar earthquake relief through the Maitri Peace Foundation and Myanmar Embassy. Gom repaired over 500 buildings and authored a book on Narendra Modi. He received awards for his social service. Gom helps people in need for over two decades, irrespective of background.
The Municipal Engineers Association is protesting the BMC's decision to assign 500 civic employees, including 400 engineers, as Liaison Officers for the WAVES 2025 summit. The association argues that this move disrupts critical infrastructure projects and strains already burdened departments, especially with the approaching monsoon. They emphasize that engineers' technical expertise is not needed for LO roles.
Mufti Manzur Ziyaee, head of the International Sufi Caravan, has strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack, urging severe punishment for the perpetrators. He cautioned against viewing the attack as a Hindu-Muslim issue, emphasizing the terrorists' intent to incite communal hatred.
The Bombay High Court has admitted Kunal Kamra's petition seeking to quash the FIR filed against him by an MLA over his comedy show. The court directed Mumbai police not to arrest Kamra during the petition's pendency but allowed the investigation to continue.
Maharashtra has completed solar power projects generating 1,359 MW, benefiting 2.14 lakh farmers with daytime electricity. The Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana 2.0 aims for 16,000 MW capacity by 2026, making it the world's largest decentralized solar project. This initiative reduces subsidies, creates jobs, and has been recognized nationally, streamlining implementation through a single window portal.
Chalo bus has discontinued some routes from T2 airport. However, services to Thane and Navi Mumbai are operational. These routes, S-106 to Thane and S-105 to Kharghar, have fixed fares. Around 50 buses run daily, with stops in Andheri and BKC. The Airport-Thane route covers areas within Thane. The Airport-Kharghar route covers parts of Navi Mumbai. Online booking is available.