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Everything you need to know about Chembur Rs: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Mumbai Metro trial completed on Maharashtra Day (Lead, With Image)

May 1, 2013 at 6:04 PM

Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) On the occasion of Maharashtra Day, Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan Wednesday promised Mumbaikars that the state's first Metro from Versova to Airport Road in Mumbai will be commissioned in September.

Sunita Williams inspires youth to take up career in space

April 1, 2013 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 1 (ANI): Indian American astronaut Sunita Williams, who holds the world record for the longest spaceflight by a female astronaut, on Monday inspired the youth in India to take up career in space.

Holi powder kills one on Mumbai train

March 26, 2013 at 11:30 AM

Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) One commuter was killed and five others injured after they fell down from the footboard of a running suburban train, when some miscreants threw a chemical-laced Holi powder at them, police said Tuesday.

Mumbai to have India's longest elevated road

March 9, 2013 at 8:51 PM

Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) The construction for the first phase of the 9.29 km long Eastern Freeway Project (EFP) was completed Saturday, paving the way for opening India's longest elevated urban road by May, an official said.

Priority is finishing projects: Mumbai metropolitan chief

March 4, 2013 at 8:09 PM

Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) The newly-appointed chief of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) Monday said his priority would be the completion of pending projects at the earliest.

Mumbai will change in 2013, promises CM

February 2, 2013 at 8:54 PM

Mumbai, Feb 2 (IANS) With some of the most prestigious infrastructure projects slated for completion, the face of India's commercial capital Mumbai will change in 2013, Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan said here Saturday.

Vidya finished 'Ghanchakkar' before wedding: Gupta

January 3, 2013 at 5:11 PM

Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) Vidya Balan wrapped up "Ghanchakkar" shooting before tying the knot with Siddharth Roy Kapoor last month, says director Rajkumar Gupta and describes her as a "very professional".

Vidya simplifies everyone's job: Rajkumar Gupta

November 23, 2012 at 11:38 AM

Mumbai, Nov 23 (IANS) Actress Vidya Balan has finished almost 80 per cent of the shooting of her next film "Ghanchakkar", and the movie's director, Rajkumar Gupta, can only sing praises for her.

Khar Gym 'Senior' stun 'Gladiators' in Mumbai snooker

July 31, 2012 at 5:23 PM

Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) Khar Gymkhana 'Senior' stunned last year's runners-up Chembur Gymkhana 'Gladiators' to advance to the quarterfinals of The Zarine and Yazdi Daruvala Charitable Trust Mumbai Billiards League, organised by the Billiards and Snooker Association of Maharashtra, at the Dadar Parsee Colony Gymkhana here Tuesday.

One killed in Mumbai monorail project site accident

July 19, 2012 at 11:12 PM

Mumbai, July 19 (IANS)At least one person was killed and five others were injured when a slab of the under-construction monorail crashed in a slum area late Thursday, officials said.

CPI-M's former MP Laxman Seth gets bail

July 13, 2012 at 6:16 PM

Kolkata, July 13 (IANS) A West Bengal court Friday gave bail to former Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) parliamentarian Laxman Seth, who was in custody for 118 days for allegedly plotting violent incidents in Nandigram of East Midnapore district in 2007.

Bar raid in Mumbai, five girls detained

July 11, 2012 at 5:52 PM

Mumbai, July 11 (ANI): Mumbai Police on Wednesday raided a bar and arrested at least five girls, allegedly a part of immoral trafficking, along with bar employees.

BJP appeals to people to observe shutdown peacefully

May 31, 2012 at 11:35 AM

New Delhi, May 31 (ANI): With the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) spearheading a nation-wide shutdown in protest against last week's hike in petrol prices, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Thursday appealed to party workers to observe event peacefully.

Two-day water cut in Mumbai from Monday

May 6, 2012 at 8:14 PM

Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) Mumbai will face water cuts for two days starting Monday owing to the repairing of pipelines along the Eastern Express Highway, a civic official said.

Mumbai Police orders CID inquiry into Fayaz Usmani's death

July 17, 2011 at 1:31 PM

Mumbai, July 17 (ANI): Mumbai Police on Sunday revealed that a CID inquiry has been ordered into the death of terror suspect Fayaz Usmani.

Mumbai blast detainee dies in hospital after police probe

July 17, 2011 at 12:43 PM

Mumbai, July 17 (ANI): Faiz Usmani, who was detained for questioning in connection with Mumbai's triple blasts, died in hospital on Sunday after allegedly being tortured in police custody.

Mumbai Police arrests another suspect in Dey murder case

July 3, 2011 at 4:00 PM

Mumbai, July 3 (ANI): The Mumbai Crime Branch on Sunday arrested Vinod Chembur for questioning in connection with the murder case of Mid-Day crime reporter Jyotirmoy Dey.

Chhota Rajan gang behind J Dey's murder: Mumbai police

June 27, 2011 at 4:35 PM

Mumbai, June 27 (ANI): The Mumbai police on Monday claimed that notorious Chhota Rajan gang was behind the killing of Mid-Day crime reporter Jyotirmoy Dey.

Europe Asia Business School launches Mumbai campus

December 20, 2010 at 11:45 AM

Pune/Mumbai, Dec. 20 (ANI): After creating a successful track record at its Pune campus, the Europe Asia Business School has now decided to bring its high quality MBA programs to Mumbai in partnership with GURUInc.

Trial run of monorail successful in Mumbai

January 26, 2010 at 7:22 PM

Mumbai, Jan. 26 (ANI): With a successful trial run on Tuesday, Mumbai received a brand new Republic Day gift in the form of its upcoming monorail network.

HPCL introduces green fuel Euro-IV to India

January 18, 2010 at 12:00 PM

Mumbai, Jan 18 (ANI): Minister of State for Environment and Forests Jairam Ramesh commissioned HPCL's Euro-IV compliant oil refinery here on Sunday.

Mumbai dance bars raided, 55 girls and 66 customers arrested

January 10, 2010 at 3:51 PM

Mumbai, Jan 10 (ANI): At least 55 bar girls, mostly teenagers, and around 66 customers were arrested when a team of 200 policemen raided two dance bars in Mumbai, during the early hours of Sunday (January 10).

Poonam Mahajan files nomination papers in Mumbai

September 23, 2009 at 8:42 PM

Mumbai, Sep 23(ANI): Poonam Mahajan, daughter of slain Bharatiya Janata Party leader Pramod Mahajan, on Wednesday filed her nomination for the forthcoming Maharashtra assembly elections.

Former don Arun Gawli to contest polls in Mumbai from jail

September 23, 2009 at 1:28 PM

Mumbai, Sep 23 (ANI): Former don and Maharashtra legislator Arun Gawli's party, Akhil Bharatiya Sena (ABS), will contest six seats from Maharashtra in the forthcoming Assembly elections.

Heavy rains cripple normal life in Mumbai

July 8, 2009 at 1:45 PM

Mumbai, July 6 (ANI): Heavy rains in Mumbai crippled normal life on Wednesday.

BMW India announces opening of infinity cars showroom in Mumbai

February 26, 2009 at 4:35 PM

Mumbai, Feb 26 (ANI/Business Wire India): BMW India announced the opening of infinity cars showroom in Worli, its dealership facility in Mumbai.

Thackerays want reservation for Marathis in state housing scheme

January 13, 2009 at 6:13 PM

Mumbai, Jan 13 (ANS) The Shiv Sena and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) have demanded reservation for Marathis in the allotment of cheap flats being sold as part of a state government housing scheme.

'Slumdog Millionaire' in Hindi will be 'Crorepati'

January 9, 2009 at 8:19 PM

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) Danny Boyle's internationally applauded 'Slumdog Millionaire' will have an odd-sounding title for its Hindi dubbed version - 'Slumdog Crorepati'.

Though angry and hurt, Mumbaikars do not favour war

December 4, 2008 at 5:55 PM

Mumbai, Dec 4 (IANS) Although there is palpable anger against Pakistan for the terror attack on Mumbai, most people here feel that a military operation against the neighbour is not the solution as it too has been the target of terror strikes.

Mumbai to get India's first monorail

November 10, 2008 at 4:37 PM

Mumbai, Nov 10 (IANS) An Indian-Malaysian consortium led by Larsen and Toubro will construct the country's first monorail system here, it was announced Monday.`

Government to issue guidelines to Internet service providers

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (ANI): The Union Government is planning to issue guidelines to Internet service providers to secure wireless fidelity (WiFi) networks so that terrorists do not use it to send threatening e-mails.

Mumbai could be next in terror list

September 15, 2008 at 12:00 AM

The financial capital, Mumbai which unfortunately has become the base of terrorists using it as threatening mail provider regarding bomb blasts

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, disrupts traffic

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Mumbai, July 1 (ANI): Heavy rains lashed Mumbai today disrupting road, rail and air traffic.