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Mumbai News: 7 Dead, 39 Injured After Massive Fire Breaks Out In Goregaon Building; Visuals Surface

More than 30 people were rescued after the level 2 fire broke out in the building. Rescued people were immediately rushed to different hospitals, informed BMC.

Mumbai News: 7 Dead, 39 Injured After Massive Fire Breaks Out In Goregaon Building; Visuals Surface |

Mumbai: A massive fire broke out in a seven-storeyed building in Mumbai’s Goregoan in the wee hours of Friday. Seven people lost their lives in the fire, while the condition of a few others is said to be critical, ANI reported. Visuals of the fire have surfaced on the internet.

The fire that broke out around 3 am at Jay Bhavani building, on MG Road, near Azad Maidan, was in the Level 2 category, officials informed.

Injured People Were Rushed To Nearby Hospitals

More than 30 people were rescued after the level 2 fire broke out in the building. Rescued people were immediately rushed to different hospitals, informed BMC. Till now, out of a total of 46 people injured in the fire, 7 of them have lost their lives and 39 are under treatment in HBT and Cooper Hospital, said Mumbai Police.

Fire Department’s Extensive Efforts

According to the information received by the fire department, the fire was confined to shops, scrap materials, parked two-wheeler & four-wheeler vehicles, meter cabin, rags, plywood and other materials. Fire department undertook an extensive operation using 6 hose lines of 8 motor pumps in order to douse off the fire. They were finally successful as the fire was completely extinguished at around 6:54 am in the morning.

Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis expressed grief over the tragic incident. “Pained to know about loss of lives in the fire incident at Goregaon, Mumbai. We are in touch with BMC & Mumbai Police officials & all the assistance is being provided. My deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones and wishing speedy recovery to the injured ones,” said Fadnavis in an update on social media platform X.

Source: https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-news-6-dead-over-30-rescued-after-massive-fire-breaks-out-in-goregaon-building-visuals-surface

 

Virat Kohli Catches Emergency Flight To Be With Wife Anushka Sharma In Mumbai Amid Her Pregnancy Reports; Cricketer Likely To Miss Netherlands Warm-Up Game

Virat Kohli flew back to Mumbai to be with his wife Anushka Sharma after news of her pregnancy made headlines. The ace cricketer will miss the warm-up world cup fixture against Netherlands tomorrow

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli have grabbed headlines yet again due to reports suggesting that they are preparing for their second journey into parenthood. For those unaware, the deeply in love couple exchanged vows on December 11, 2017, in a stunning pastel-themed wedding that set trends for modern brides. Following that, they welcomed their daughter, Vamika, on January 11, 2021. Now, according to reports, the family of three is about to become a family of four.

Virat Kohli urgently flew from Guwahati to Mumbai to be with his beloved wife, Anushka Sharma, due to an unexpected situation and latter’s pregnancy news. Despite his busy schedule with World Cup warm-up matches, he had to take an emergency flight before Team India’s ICC ODI Cricket World Cup second warm-up match against the Netherlands in Thiruvananthapuram on October 3, 2023. Various sources confirmed Kohli isn’t with team India and he is back in Mumbai with wifey and looks like he wants to spend time with Anushka before the busy schedule ahead.

Source: https://www.spotboye.com/bollywood/news/virat-kohli-catches-emergency-flight-to-be-with-wife-anushka-sharma-in-mumbai-amid-her-pregnancy-reports-cricketer-likely-to-miss-netherlands-warm-up-game/651a901623844c3113d76ab1

Mumbai bids adieu to its iconic red double-decker buses

The open-deck double-decker buses, which have served as sightseeing buses for tourists since the 1990s, will also disappear from the city streets in the first week of October, he added.

In the beginning of the 1990s, the BEST had a fleet of around 900 double-decker buses

Mumbai’s iconic red double-decker buses, a significant part of the city’s public transport for over eight decades, will cease operations this week. An official from the Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) Undertaking confirmed this on September 12.

The open-deck double-decker buses, known for providing sightseeing tours for tourists since the 1990s, will also be removed from the city streets in the first week of October, according to the official from the Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) Undertaking.

“As these vehicles are completing 15 years of their coral life, the double-decker buses will forever go off roads from September 15, while the open-deck buses will be pulled out on October 5,” news agency PTI quoted the spokesperson as saying.

To compensate for the same, commuter groups and bus enthusiasts have urged BEST to preserve at least two of these iconic vehicles at its Anik depot-based museum and have written to the Maharashtra Chief Minister, tourism minister and the BEST administration.

“Currently, just seven double-decker buses, including three open-deck buses are left in the BEST’s fleet. As these vehicles are completing 15 years of their codal life, the double-decker buses will forever go off roads from September 15, while the open-deck buses will be pulled out on October 5,” a BEST spokesperson said.

Source: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/mumbai-bids-adieu-to-its-iconic-red-double-decker-buses-11374581.html

Mumbai rains: Andheri Subway reopens for traffic after being shut due to water-logging

As Mumbai witnessed heavy showers on Thursday, the Andheri subway was closed to traffic due to a water-logging issue

Andheri subway closed down (Pic/Andheri Lokhandwala & Oshiwara Versova Residents Organisation)

After being shut down for a few hours, the Andheri subway has been reopened for traffic.

As Mumbai witnessed heavy showers on Thursday, the Andheri subway was closed to traffic due to a water-logging issue around 4:30 p.m.

The IMD has issued a ‘green’ alert for Mumbai, predicting moderate rainfall. “Light to moderate rainfall likely in Mumbai and suburbs today,” the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.

Dhaval Shah, a resident of Andheri and co-founder of the Lokhandwala-Oshiwara Citizens Association, said, “The subway was closed by the authority around 4.30 pm. The work to de-watering the accumulated water started immediately. As there is continuous rain since morning, the water from nearby areas gets collected at the subway.”

The island city, eastern and western suburbs received an average rainfall of 42.25 mm, 47.22 mm, and 56.37 mm respectively in eight hours ending at 4 pm, the civic body’s data showed.

According to the BMC, a high tide of about 3.05 metres is expected to hit Mumbai at 4.43 pm today. Further, the BMC also stated that a low tide of about 1.67 metres is expected at 11.15 pm today.

Source: https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-rains-andheri-subway-shut-due-to-waterlogging-23307805

Mumbai: Youth Allegedly Consumes Drugs In Local Train; Railway Authorities Launch Probe After Video Goes Viral (Watch)

A senior official of the Western Railway stated, “A lookout notice has been circulated to all RPF and Government Railway Police posts.”

Courtesy: X

A shocking video capturing a youth allegedly consuming drugs on a local train in Mumbai went viral on social media on Saturday, raising concerns about the safety and security of passengers in the public transport system

The incident was brought to light by an X user, formerly known as Twitter, who tagged the Mumbai police in a tweet.

In the four-second video, a man can be seen smoking something while another person, also on the same train, appears to assist him in the act.

The tweet read, “@Mumbai_police_ In Local train Guys Taking drugs they have Many drugs in pocket and they have Group of 6 guys and 1 girl also In there. They all Are Get AWAY in Nalasopara station date 1/09/2023 time 1:25 AM night.”

Probe underway

Promptly responding to the tweet, railway authorities and concerned citizens expressed their worries. Railway authorities acknowledged the issue and tagging with Divisional Railway Manager of Western Railway, Mumbai Central Division, tweeted back, “For necessary action, escalated to the concerned official.”

Further action was swiftly initiated as the Divisional Railway Manager directed the Railway Protection Force (RPF) to investigate the matter.

Authorities are now actively pursuing the matter to identify and take appropriate action against those involved in the alleged drug consumption.

Source: https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-youth-allegedly-consumes-drugs-in-local-train-railway-authorities-launch-probe-after-video-goes-viral-watch

Mumbai Teen Dies of Dengue, Malaria, Lepto. Medical History Says Faith Healer ‘Treated’ Him Initially

Mumbai: The doctor, treating the teenager, said he could have been saved if medical help had been sought a bit earlier. (Representative Image)

A14-year-old boy from Mumbai’s Kurla has died after being simultaneously infected with dengue, malaria and leptospirosis. A shocking detail was revealed in his medical history that despite being affected by three monsoon ailments, the boy had sought treatment from a local faith healer for nearly a week before approaching a hospital.

According to a report in Times of India, the teenager from Kurla (west) sought medical attention at Kasturba Hospital on August 14 with fever and jaundice when his situation did not improve after ‘treatment’ from faith healer.

At Kasturba, a dengue NS1 test came positive, as did a malaria test. To the surprise of the medical team, an additional test confirmed he also had leptospirosis, the report stated.

The 14-year-old’s condition started deteriorating as his creatinine levels rose and he developed breathing difficulties. Soon after he was shifted to Nair Hospital in Mumbai Central, where he succumbed in ICU.

All the three monsoon ailments — malaria, dengue and leptospirosis — led to an acute respiratory distress. The boy was also placed on a ventilator in BYL Nair Hospital but he passed away in three days.

The TOI report quoted Dr Girish Rajadhyaksha, professor and unit head of medicine, as saying that they not only tried to manage his raging symptoms and multi-organ failure but also initiated treatment to combat the infections.

Source:https://www.news18.com/india/mumbai-teen-dies-of-dengue-malaria-lepto-medical-history-says-faith-healer-treated-him-initially-8557819.html

Portion of building collapses in Mumbai’s Ghatkopar amid heavy rain, 3 trapped

Amid heavy rain, a portion of a bungalow collapsed in Mumbai’s Ghatkopar. Three people were trapped inside while two of them were rescued.

NDRF officials at the spot after a portion of a building collapsed in Mumbai on Sunday. (Photo: Screengrab/India Today)
NDRF officials at the spot after a portion of a building collapsed in Mumbai on Sunday. (Photo: Screengrab/India Today)

Three people were trapped after a portion of a building collapsed in Mumbai amid continuous rainfall on Sunday.

The incident occurred in Ghatkopar, a posh area situated in the eastern suburbs.

A fire brigade and a National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team rushed to the spot.

It was learnt that some people were trapped on two floors inside the building. While two people were rescued, three people were still trapped. The rescue operation is still going on.

Meanwhile, the monsoon arrived in Mumbai after a delay of two weeks.

The city has been receiving continuous rainfall since Saturday. There were reports of waterlogging in several places.

Source : https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/portion-of-mumbais-trimurti-bungalow-collapses-amid-heavy-rain-2-trapped-2397636-2023-06-25

Mumbai: Drugs worth ₹15,000 Cr seized from ship

The seizure was part of Operation Samudragupt, which targets ships carrying narcotics through the Indian Ocean region.

Mumbai: Drugs worth ₹15,000 Cr seized from ship | Representative pic/ Pixabay

Mumbai: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and the Indian Navy have in a joint operation seized 2,500 kg of high purity methamphetamine valued around Rs15,000 crore and arrested a Pakistani national after intercepting an Iranian vessel off the Kochi coast.

As many as 135 plastic sacks with “death crescent crystal meth” were seized from the suspect mother ship — large sea going vessels used for narcotic trafficking and gun running for distribution to other vessels in the seas — that had sailed from Makran.

Operation Samudragupt

The seizure was part of Operation Samudragupt, which targets ships carrying narcotics through the Indian Ocean region.

Some of the seized packets carried “Made in Pakistan” seals and were meant to be distributed in India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives, according to NCB deputy director general (ops) Sanjay Kumar Singh.

The Indian Navy got an alert about the mother ship and intercepted the vessel, which had a huge consignment of methamphetamine trafficked from Makran coast off Balochistan. The Navy escorted the vessel to Mattancherry Wharf, Kochi, on Saturday and handed it over to NCB for further action.

“This is the latest major incident of maritime narcotics trafficking on the southern coast in the last 18 months that involves drugs originating from Afghanistan,” said an NCB official.

Drugs seized under the operation

Intelligence sharing between the DRI, ATS Gujarat, Naval Intelligence, NTRO, and NCB led to seizure of 3,200 kg methamphetamine, 500 kg of heroin and 529 kg of hashish as part of Operation Samudragupt, which was launched in January last year.

The initial success of the Operation Samudragupt was achieved in February 2022 when a joint team of NCB and Indian Navy seized 529 kg of hashish, 221 kg of methamphetamine and 13 kg of heroin in the high seas off the coast of Gujarat, all sourced from Balochistan and Afghanistan. Further consistent efforts and round the clock surveillance by the team resulted in the interception of an Iranian boat off the coast of Kerala in a joint operation by the Indian Navy and the NCB in October 2022. A total of 200 kg of high grade heroin sourced from Afghanistan was seized and six Iranian drug traffickers were arrested in the operation.

Source: https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-drugs-worth-15000-cr-seized-from-ship

 

Mother-daughter dead after iron pipe falls on auto in Jogeshwari

According to the police, the incident occurred around 4.15pm when the duo, identified as Shama Bano Asif Shaikh, 28, and Aayat, was returning home from the latter’s school, Farooq High School for Girls.

A woman and her nine-year-old daughter were killed after an iron pipe used for supporting ceiling slabs fell on the autorickshaw they were travelling in at a construction site in Jogeshwari East on Saturday.

According to the police, the incident occurred around 4.15pm when the duo, identified as Shama Bano Asif Shaikh, 28, and Aayat, was returning home from the latter’s school, Farooq High School for Girls. Near Shalyak hospital along the Western Express Highway, a heavy circular iron pipe fell on the auto from fourth or fifth floor of an under-construction building belonging to slum rehabilitation authority.

Passers-by took the two to Jogeshwari Trauma Care Hospital where the woman was declared brought dead and the girl was admitted in critical condition. “Aayat and her mother were brought to the hospital around 5pm and her mother was declared dead on arrival,” a doctor who attended to the duo said.

“The girl had severe head injuries with internal bleeding and multiple fractures. She was intubated and transferred to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Andheri but was declared brought dead there,” the doctor said, while refusing to be identified.

Source : https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/mumbai-news/motherdaughter-dead-after-iron-pipe-falls-on-auto-in-jogeshwari-101678564089860.html?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ht_site

Mumbai: Young couple jumps off hill after families oppose marriage

The police said the two were apparently unhappy over their families not accepting their relationship as they were distant relatives and the girl was underaged

A 21-year-old man and a 16-year-old girl allegedly died by suicide by jumping off a hill in the Samta Nagar area of Kandivali on Friday after their families opposed their marriage. The police said the two were apparently unhappy over their families not accepting their relationship as they were distant relatives and the girl was underaged.

The victims were neighbours in the Janupada area. Akash Jhate worked as a housekeeper and the girl was a student. The police said the girl had gone missing from home the previous night and left a text saying that she won’t return. The anxious parents registered a missing person’s complaint, based on which the police registered a case of abduction and launched an investigation.

At 12.30 pm on Friday, the police received a phone call about two bodies discovered near a quarry. Their descriptions matched the complaint lodged. An official said an accidental death report has been registered in the case and further investigation is underway.

Nitin Gadkari: Delhi-Mumbai to Take 12 Hours, Mumbai-Srinagar to Take 20 Hours

In some very good news for those who travel by road, Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has shared several updates regarding the road network in India. Amongst the updates, one of the biggest highlights has to be the fact that travelling from Mumbai to Delhi will soon be able to cover this distance in just a matter of 12 hours. And that’s not it, those wanting to travel all the way to Srinagar from Mumbai will be able to cover this distance in 20 hours.

On Tuesday, on the progress in the building of infrastructure, the minister said that road travel between Delhi to Jaipur; and Delhi to Haridwar now takes 2 hours. Similarly, the travel time from Delhi to Amritsar is now four hours. Gadkari said that connectivity between Delhi to Mumbai will be improved such that the travel time is reduced to 12 hours and added that “we will complete within this year”.

“From Ladakh, Leh to Srinagar we will go to Mumbai…. before the end of this year, we will try that from Srinagar you are able to reach Mumbai in 20 hours,” the minister said. Work is on in full swing for the Zojila tunnel in Kashmir and is expected to be completed by 2024, much before the scheduled target of 2026, he said. Gadkari said currently 70 per cent of goods and 90 per cent of the passenger traffic are travelling by road, as he highlighted the importance of becoming more competitive and reducing logistics costs.

Road projects worth Rs 62,000 crore have been undertaken in the national capital to ease traffic congestions, and tackle the problem of pollution, Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Tuesday. Replying to a debate on the Demands for Grants for Road Transport and Highways Ministry, 2022-23, in the Lok Sabha, Gadkari recalled how he used to get stuck for an hour in Dhaula Kuan traffic every time he used to travel to and from the airport.

Hot Oil Burns 8-Year-Old Girl As Mumbai Puri-Bhaaji Sellers Fight

A kadhai of hot oil fell on the girl as the two street food vendors fought in Kurla.

The girl suffered severe burn injuries. (Representational)
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