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Efficient waste management is not only about aesthetics

With no proper system in place, some residents dump waste at common points and later burn it once it accumulates, adding to air pollution

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Delivery agents must keep eye on road, not clock

The minister had met with officials from Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy, and Zomato

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Coastal Road must not confound marathoners

While change may keep this exciting, it is important that runners aren’t confused

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It is our duty to the help elderly cast their vote

The initiative was conducted by the municipal corporation’s SVEEP (Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation) team. A large number...

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Every open space for sports activity must be safeguarded

Let this ground see football, hockey and cricket thrive and the ground remain open to those who used it earlier, even if management changes, with...

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Make Matunga footbridge safe for everyone to use

Residents highlighted the problem of debris and overgrowth at both ends, especially the Matunga East side. The bridge, which links Matunga East and...

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Not littering a public amenity is a basic expectation

Post the inauguration, garbage is steadily piling up on the hill slopes below this walkway and around it, our front page report stated

09.01.2026 10

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In the new year, let’s lose our sense of rumour

Before she could explain herself, residents allegedly caught hold of her and began assaulting her. She was even punched in the face

08.01.2026 10

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A citizen’s wish: More parks for Mumbai, please!

We are not overly ambitious; what we want is illegal parking cleared out and that sliver or little spot replaced by some green

07.01.2026 10

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Start training for the Mumbai Marathon, runners!

It is simply too late to make any kind of effort for the full TMM distance and if training has been insufficient it is better to opt out from the...

06.01.2026 10

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Candidates need to listen carefully to what people say

These demands reflect the collective aspirations of citizens for a transparent, accountable and people-centric civic administration, built on dignity,...

03.01.2026 10

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Bus station cleanliness should be a year-round activity

The initiative’s aims are multi-pronged according to the MSRTC

03.01.2026 10

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Need to decongest spaces outside railway stations

The horrific Bhandup bus accident has shown us that we need an urgent clean up near railway stations and bus depots

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If you intend to get drunk, leave the driving to the sober

This is because Japanese authorities have figures showing that riding drunk also leads to serious accidents

31.12.2025 10

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Make sure to enjoy New Year’s Eve on a safe note

Police patrols are a must. What we need is a change in mindset, where women are respected in all spaces

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Why no consolation tie for pitch storm?

The cricket may have been exciting (36 wickets falling) for some, but what about the paying public, who were expecting to watch five days of Test...

30.12.2025 10

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Good pavements should be a non-negotiable amenity

This has to be done with zeal and determination so that the walkers can claim their rightful place in the city

28.12.2025 10

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Doctors assaulting patients is just unthinkable

Reports are stating that the altercation was sparked after this patient asked the doctor to speak to him respectfully

27.12.2025 10

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Officials can’t just occupy school/college premises

We want to see that studies and students are given preference with regular communication channels open for the principal/college administrators and...

25.12.2025 7

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Streetlights are a basic expectation for citizens

When we visited the spot, people were negotiating a darkened stretch made narrower with bike parking

24.12.2025 10

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Authorities must resolve to adhere to timelines

In a city like Mumbai, where things are in tremendous flux and the skyline, including its public infrastructure, is undergoing tremendous...

24.12.2025 10

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We must protect trees with all our might

Responding to complaints, officials from the civic body’s G North ward inspected the site and issued a warning to the developer to remove the rods

22.12.2025 10

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Citizens shouldn’t have to beg for a vital amenity

While the Railways has promised escalators and stated that an elevator has also been planned, residents and daily users will be assured only when they...

20.12.2025 3

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Ensure papers are in order before hiring school buses

A physical verification of the vehicle revealed that the chassis number stamped on the bus did not match the registration and number plate details...

20.12.2025 4

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Mumbai agencies must stop passing the buck on issues

This is not referencing this particular case. A similar pattern is seen across when people ask questions about public infra work

19.12.2025 3

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Celebrities carry a much higher burden of responsibility

Taking to Instagram, he wrote that  he would like to request all bike riders to wear helmets

17.12.2025 10

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Dowry demands have no place in 21st-century India

The bride allegedly told the groom and family to go take a walk

16.12.2025 10

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The lives of labourers are also precious

We have to be better prepared during demolition when it comes to the safety of those working at the site and the general public.

15.12.2025 10

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Voting should be made a breeze for the elderly

Some of the committee’s recommendations to make voting more senior-friendly strike a chord

13.12.2025 10

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Railways must take every step to prevent stampedes

Photographs accompanying our report show a long line of commuters using a narrow bridge A stampede-like crowd builds up at...

13.12.2025 10

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We must learn lessons from horrific Goa tragedy

Have visible signage about where exits are placed. Lifts must have the do not use in case of fire signs

11.12.2025 9

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City’s transport arms should complement each other

There were help desks at both airports to guide and assist passengers with information on additional trains to help with ticket bookings, our report...

10.12.2025 10

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A safe city is the basic right of every citizen

She warned that one should avoid stepping on these grates, drains, and covers, as they may look strong, but that is often deceptive

09.12.2025 8

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Now, citizens need to beware of flying objects, too

The 69-year-old man suffered injuries to his chest, head and arms due to the incident and was admitted to a hospital to undergo treatment

09.12.2025 10

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Every exam centre must pass the cleanliness test

Such venues must tick certain boxes. Sufficient lighting is a must, and fans are necessary. The structure cannot be dilapidated

06.12.2025 4

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BMC’s flying squad needs to up its game this season

A metal sheet was missing from one side of the site. Notices had been given to the contractor. Reassurances have come in that lacunae will be plugged

05.12.2025 10

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Safety measures at stations should be year-round

Sharp surveillance is a must all through, especially at such high-density spots

04.12.2025 10

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Railways must communicate clearly during crises

A passenger added that toilets had no water, the ceiling leaked, and complaints went unheeded. Dinner arrived hours later

03.12.2025 10

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Colleges can’t be lax about safety on their premises

The large area of the educational campus is difficult to monitor, especially when it comes to littering or trespassing

02.12.2025 10

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Safety measures should be a must at infra work sites

Recently, a motorcyclist fell into an open trench dug for the metro project. 

01.12.2025 8

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Aggression towards those doing their job is plain incivility

A red Kia Sonet had been found parked in a no-parking zone near PH Medical on Juhu Tara Road

29.11.2025 10

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Surprise checks ensure smooth ops at institutions

Recently, our report said officials visited a private engineering college in Andheri and a pharmacy institute in Jogeshwari

29.11.2025 10

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Memorials to our fallen heroes must be maintained

It deteriorated with time, with one person even stating that it is better if it had disappeared since it was painful to look at it in this state

27.11.2025 8

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India’s Testing times in cricket must end

While our limited-overs teams continue to blossom, India’s Test pack doesn’t come out smelling of roses often enough

26.11.2025 8

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Decent workplace premises is a basic human right

This unofficial “rest area” doubles as their waiting point between trips, as it has for years together

25.11.2025 7

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Let’s not dawdle over vital infrastructure work

The reason behind this daily mess is a complete lack of planning and coordination between agencies

24.11.2025 10

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Keep citizens in mind when revamping Shivaji Park

According to information from the G North ward, the works include removing existing mosaic chips, repairing existing tree basins as well as sculptures...

22.11.2025 8

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Irresponsible citizens contribute majorly to city’s chaos

According to the traffic police, thousands of vehicles ply this stretch daily. There are delays in traversing this distance because of pedestrians...

21.11.2025 6

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Lend ear to Parel locals affected by Elphinstone bridge razing

Cracks have reportedly widened, walls have begun to shake each time heavy machinery is activated, and shop owners say their businesses are suffering...

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Ensure every railway station is spick and span

While this is one more option for commuters, we can safely say that these outlets will add a new gastronomic dimension for commuters

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