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“FDA crackdown on expired items an eyeopener”

“FDA crackdown on expired items an eyeopener”

The FDA seized illegal food stock worth over Rs 52 lakh in raids at establishments in Bhiwandi in Thane districtRead More

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“Let playgrounds flourish for sake of young talent”

“Let playgrounds flourish for sake of young talent”

The protest was organised by the Mumbai Football Association (MFA)Read More

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“Area around the Gateway needs decongesting”

“Area around the Gateway needs decongesting”

The buses are parked ahead of a line of cabs at the kerb adding to a very crowded situationRead More

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“Address parking scams with unparalleled zeal”

“Address parking scams with unparalleled zeal”

With a severe crunch and vehicles being bought at a fever pitch, it is car, car everywhere and not a place to park for Mumbaikars.Read More

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“Officials should regularly carry out surprise checks”

“Officials should regularly carry out surprise checks”

As part of the exercise, Dr Sharma registered himself on the HMIS platform as a patient, citing symptoms of fever and throat irritation for the two...

26.06.2026 10

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“Make slippery spot in Bhandup East safe for bikers”

“Make slippery spot in Bhandup East safe for bikers”

Can bikers be warned to go extremely slow? Can we have signage at the spot?Read More

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“Two-wheeler riders must steer clear of footpaths”

“Two-wheeler riders must steer clear of footpaths”

We said that authorities need to make our pavements/footpaths accessibleRead More

24.06.2026 10

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“Footpaths must be both walkable and durable”

“Footpaths must be both walkable and durable”

The judgment came in a case of the death of a five-year-old boy who was crushed to death by a truck while walking to school with his fatherRead More

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“Recognise domestic abuse as the menace it is”

“Recognise domestic abuse as the menace it is”

One of the strongest takeaways from this film, as our report stated, is being aware of the forms of abuse.Read More

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“mid-day Opinion: Teach children the importance of cleanliness”

“mid-day Opinion: Teach children the importance of cleanliness”

Photographs showed Japanese fans picking up litter and stuffing it into bags they brought with them, leaving the stands spotless.Read More

20.06.2026 20

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“Address concerns of BEST committee immediately”

Operators stated this was not about the vehicles but driver training, handling and maintenanceRead More

19.06.2026 10

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“Act firmly against pranksters causing alarm”

Following the alert, there was a detailed search of the train and all its coaches.Read More

18.06.2026 20

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“Our perception of mental health needs to change”

While Dr Udwadia peppered his speech with quotes from the great philosophers, Dr Sheth’s speech had a personal touch. Read More

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“Don’t fall prey to tricks of cyber fraudsters”

One constant amongst these deception patterns has been the customer care number trap.Read More

16.06.2026 20

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“Mid-Day Opinion: Dog owners need to act a lot more responsibly”

Many times large breed dogs are very hard to handle and this should be related to the owner truthfullyRead More

15.06.2026 10

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“Perspective needed in anti- and pro-IPL talk”

Public sentiment revolves around country always coming first. But today’s cricket throws up the workload aspect which is also importantRead More

13.06.2026 20

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“Stamp out illegal parking lots once and for all”

The civic body has also increased the number of directional signboards to help motorists easily locate the parking facilityRead More

12.06.2026 20

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“mid-day Opinion: Don’t recklessly venture into water bodies”

According to officials, the drowned youngster had accessed the quarry for a swim and eventually perished in the deep waterRead More

11.06.2026 20

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“Preserve Mumbai’s green cover at any cost”

We now want to create a lush, thriving forest that will inspire future generations, the minister stated.Read More

10.06.2026 20

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“Lord’s pitch deserves severe condemnation”

The argument that batsmen displayed poor technique to cause the early end holds no waterRead More

09.06.2026 20

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“About time Bandra East looked like Bandra West”

Officials have been quoted as saying the area will be similar to the space outside the West entrance to Bandra stationRead More

08.06.2026 20

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“Ensure public transport infrastructure is rain-ready”

Water was seen leaking through the roofs of several BEST buses. Read More

06.06.2026 20

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“Prepare sports grounds under expert supervision”

As the boys used the roller, one of them slipped and fell with the heavy roller going over him. He died in this incidentRead More

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“Mumbai car crash highlights danger of loose manhole covers before monsoon”

A car accident on Mumbai’s Malabar Hill, allegedly caused by a loose manhole cover, has renewed concerns over civic safety ahead of the monsoon. The...

04.06.2026 20

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“Clear signage can save a tonne of inconvenience”

Illogically, the signage will be placed at the ‘end’ of the road, or there will be no signage at allRead More

03.06.2026 20

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“Never resort to violence while dealing with conflict”

The accused said that the doc had abused him; it was an ego battle that spiralled into a fightRead More

02.06.2026 30

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“City must open its spaces to LGBTQ+ community”

The city and its most upscale, visible places can be theirs too.Read More

01.06.2026 30

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“Unauthorised parking needs a strict deterrent”

It is siesta time between 2 pm and 4 pm, for auto and cab drivers, but sleepless times for certain residents who say they cannot park their vehicles...

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“mid-day Opinion: Clean and maintain memorials to our heroes”

The residents are now trying to get a grill installed around the statue as a security measure to prevent it from being defiledRead More

29.05.2026 30

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“mid-day Opinion: Replant trees only if chopping can’t be avoided”

The PMC Tree Authority maintains that they have permissionRead More

28.05.2026 30

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“Hopefully, Bandra Talao will always stay clean”

We are told that we will have more details in due courseRead More

27.05.2026 20

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“mid-day Opinion: Surprise checks must be consistent to be effective”

The team reviewed key civic infrastructure and public amenities on the groundRead More

26.05.2026 30

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“mid-day Opinion: Doping menace must be tackled at the root”

The deadline for submitting public comments and suggestions is June 18.Read More

25.05.2026 30

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“mid-day Opinion: Don’t allow green spaces to turn into dump sites”

Continuous construction debris dumping has transformed a green patch into a hillock-like structure, say vigilantes, in this case environmentalists and...

23.05.2026 20

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“mid-day Opinion: Garib Nagar clean-up after demolition must be quick”

This is a tinderbox situation, and one spark can set off a blaze.Read More

22.05.2026 30

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“mid-day Opinion: Prevent shanty towns from mushrooming in Mumbai”

A WR spokesperson said the idea is to convert the place into an integrated station complex, build related infra and shift maintenance facilitiesRead...

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“mid-day Opinion: Ensure genuine train passengers get their seats”

What was needed was a large-scale operation to weed out illegal seat occupation and see that only genuine passengers get their seatsRead More

20.05.2026 40

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“mid-day Opinion: Let’s ensure new Juhu park is treated with respect”

Several sculptures dotted the lawns and pathways of the space, showing traditional occupations of the East Indian communityRead More

19.05.2026 40

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“mid-day Opinion: Keep municipal health facilities clean at all times”

This is significant considering that BMC health facilities cater to more than two crore patients annually, reports statedRead More

18.05.2026 30

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“mid-day Opinion: More helplines needed for stressed-out students”

After that, we need a similar approach to other leaks permeating our academic system, eroding trust in it and treating students’ futures like...

16.05.2026 30

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“mid-day Opinion: Take strictest action against NEET paper leakers”

If there was any faith in our education system, it has been shredded with this leakRead More

15.05.2026 40

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“mid-day Opinion: Every student deserves hygienically prepared food”

Every college/university campus must designate flying food squadsRead More

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“mid-day Opinion: Ensure signals and signage are always visible”

One of these three signals is on the blink, and the other two are hidden by vegetation, effectively rendered invisible.Read More

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“mid-day Opinion: BMC must act seriously on rising dust pollution”

It is heartening to see officials responding to resident concernsRead More

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“mid-day Opinion: Authorities must crack down on illegal parking”

A local stated that at least 30-50 vehicles have made the beach a permanent parking spotRead More

11.05.2026 40

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“Let’s verify before forwarding info on social media”

Reports said the mayor took to ‘X’(Twitter) to say she visited the fish market in Vakola, spoke to Kolis and assured them that there are no...

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“mid-day Opinion: We must keep our gardens neat, clean, and usable”

Recently, there was a complete blackout in the garden for a week, after which makeshift floodlights were installedRead More

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“We must be mindful of our water consumption”

As infrastructure needs to be upgraded, and pipes, etc, are replaced, there are bound to be disruptions in water supply and shortagesRead More

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“Govt should ensure there’s no need to cut down trees”

There was talk about the use of Miyawaki, which is a dense plantation technique.Read More

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“Safety before selfies: Do not endanger lives, MSRDC warns motorists”

Stopping for pictures and selfies puts other commuters at risk on this high-speed stretchRead More

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