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Time of India
20 hours ago
- Time of India
Mumbai monorail: MMRDA reveals possible reason for the train stalling between Mysore Colony and Bhakti Park stations
The monorail was stuck for more than an hour A Mumbai Monorail stalled due to overcrowding amid heavy rainfall, exceeding its weight capacity and disrupting power supply. Over 200 passengers were rescued after the train got stuck between Mysore Colony and Bhakti Park stations. Authorities are investigating the incident, and services between Wadala and Chembur are operating on a single line as rescue operations were carried out. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A monorail in Mumbai stalled between Mysore Colony and Bhakti Park stations in Mumbai amid downpour on Tuesday evening. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority said primary checks revealed that the train stopped due to overcrowding and total weight of the train rose to around 109 metric tonnes, which exceeded its designed capacity of 104 metric tonnes. This excess weight caused a break in the mechanical contact between the power rail and the current collector, cutting off the electricity supply required to run the train," MMRDA said in a excess crowd was a result of closure of the Indian Railways Harbour Line owing to heavy rainfall in Mumbai."MMRDA is actively coordinating with BMC and emergency services to provide passenger assistance, deboard affected commuters safely, and restore power and operations at the earliest. Immediate corrective actions are underway, and a detailed technical review is being conducted to prevent recurrence," the authority fire brigade and other agencies carried out a rescue operation using cranes. According to PTI, over 200 passengers were rescued. The train, which runs on an elevated track, was stuck for at least one hour, officials said. Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis assured that all passengers would be rescued safely and an inquiry would be conducted into the incident."Due to some technical reason, a Monorail is stuck between Chembur and Bhakti Park. MMRDA (Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority), the fire brigade, and the municipal corporation, all agencies have reached the spot. The highest priority is being given to the safety of all passengers," Fadnavis posted on X and urged people not to train suffered "a minor power supply issue", Mumbai Monorail said in a snorkel vehicles of the Mumbai fire brigade have been deployed at the spot and the passengers will be rescued by cutting the window glass, officials a post on social media platform X, the Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited (MMMOCL) stated that services between Wadala and Chembur are continuing on a single line, and that normal services will be restored has been battered by rains for the last two days, throwing normal life in the metropolis out of gear.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
BMC seeks public views on pigeon feeding at kabutarkhana
MUMBAI: Following a Bombay High Court directive, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has begun inviting suggestions and objections from citizens on whether pigeon feeding at designated kabutarkhana should be regulated. Mumbai, India. Aug 06, 2025: On Wednesday morning, over a hundred members of the Jain community protested at Dadar. They forcefully opened the Dadar Kabutarkhana, removed the plastic sheet, and offered grains to the pigeons. Mumbai, India. Aug 06, 2025. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde) The move comes after the court, on August 13, ordered the formation of a committee and mandated public consultation on the issue. So far, the civic body has received three formal applications—one from the Dadar Kabutarkhana Trust Board, another from Yasmin Bhansali and Company, and a third from animal and bird rights activist Pallavi Patil. While the applications will be made public on Monday through the BMC's official website, it is learnt that all three parties have offered to take responsibility for feeding pigeons at shelters and to supply pigeon feed. In line with the court's order, the BMC has now opened a window for citizens to share their views between August 18 and 29. Feedback is being sought on whether feeding should be restricted to fixed hours, carried out only in a regulated manner, and on broader concerns about the management of pigeon shelters. Residents can send their responses by email to suggestions@ or submit written feedback in person at the designated BMC office during working hours.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Mumbai civic body says it has received three applications for controlled feeding of pigeons
Mumbai: After the Bombay high court told the BMC to seek feedback from the public before deciding whether to allow controlled pigeon feeding, the BMC said it had received three applications, including from the Dadar Kabutar Khana trust for controlled feeding, and sought objections and suggestions from citizens. They have been asked to submit suggestions and objections, on allowing controlled feeding at specific timings to pigeons at areas where they are fed, between August 18 and 29. The Bombay high court Ddivision bench of Justices Girish Kulkarni and Arif Doctor on August 13 said, "You (BMC) cannot just allow feeding now once you have already taken a closure decision keeping public health in mind. You will have to take a well-considered decision. Once an application is received, you need to issue a notice and invite objections from people and then make a decision. Once you have taken a decision keeping people's health in mind, you need to maintain that sanctity. " You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai | Gold Rates Today in Mumbai | Silver Rates Today in Mumbai The BMC on Sunday appealed to citizens to request to review the three applications they have received from the Dadar Kabutarkhana Trust Board, Yasmin Bhansali & Company and Pallavi Patil on the BMC website and mail their objections or suggestions to email ID suggestions@ by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Resmed AirSense 11 with flat 20% off ResMed Buy Now Undo If the objections or suggestions are to be submitted in written form in person, they should be submitted to executive health officer, third floor, F South ward office building, Babasaheb Ambedkar Marg, Parel, during office hours. Pallavi Patil, one of the applicants, had earlier sent a mail appealing to the BMC to permit feeding and watering of every single pigeon at its current natural and habituated location, including but not limited to existing kabutarkhanas, traditional and naturally developed feeding zones where pigeons reside, and residential or public spaces where pigeon colonies already exist, besides, establish water provision facilities for pigeons at their location, among other things. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
