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Mumbai needs a lot more planned parking than available

Mumbai needs a lot more planned parking than available

So in order to prevent danger, obstructions and inconveniences to the public, a ‘no parking order’ was being issued

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LGBTQ+ community deserves equal treatment

LGBTQ+ community deserves equal treatment

The design will be used across all creatives of the festival: posters, billboards, cinema slides and paraphernalia

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Hope fencing is first step in Garib Nagar clean-up

Hope fencing is first step in Garib Nagar clean-up

This edit space has highlighted how the Bandra East side needs attention and improvement

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Need more open spaces to nurture sporting talent

Need more open spaces to nurture sporting talent

Fans are delirious with delight, and the money tap has been opened as prize money flows like a river in spate

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We need to keep promenades free of encroachment

We need to keep promenades free of encroachment

Their letters also ask why there is a food plaza only in Bandra, and not other areas such as Worli or Marine Drive

12.03.2026 10

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Misuse of public land should be nipped in the bud

Misuse of public land should be nipped in the bud

Locals say the stretch experiences heavy traffic during peak hours, and widening the road would ease congestion

11.03.2026 10

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Need fool-proof remedy for city’s massive dust problem

Need fool-proof remedy for city’s massive dust problem

Dust control measures like water sprayers can be considered

10.03.2026 10

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Pause before going along with get-rich-quick schemes

Pause before going along with get-rich-quick schemes

When he went to the spot, lured by the promise of additional money, the scamsters, who were posing as police officers, took his money and vanished.

08.03.2026 10

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Embody the peace you want to see in the world

Embody the peace you want to see in the world

No matter which side you are on, dialogue is always better than war, skirmishes, or fights

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Cleaning up after infra work must be mandatory

Just like we teach children to put away their ‘toys’ after playing and clear the room, so it should be with any public work

05.03.2026 10

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Ads on train windows are a huge safety hazard

Reducing visibility further can become a security concern — especially for women and senior citizens.

05.03.2026 10

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Including the differently-abled is mark of civilised society

The idea they claimed was not to stomp on livelihoods but to clear pedestrian space while ensuring that legit, licensed vendors have a space to sell...

02.03.2026 10

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Have a safe Holi and ensure everyone else does, too

Even colour thrown at unprepared or unsuspecting people can result in accidents and is very dangerous.

01.03.2026 10

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Don’t fall prey to fraudulent job advertisements

This is a reminder that in digital-centric times, when one is constantly cautioned against rising cybercrime, fraud happens on the ground, too.

27.02.2026 10

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Taxi stands aren’t parking spaces for private vehicles

Signage at taxi stands stating that violators will be penalised will help to some degree

26.02.2026 10

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Spaces beneath flyovers should be put to good use

The BMC’s role is to provide land, water, and electricity, and 24 pits have been constructed

25.02.2026 10

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Homes must be learning hubs for cleanliness

Citizens spoke up about littering and urged the municipal commissioner to impose the strictest penalties on those dirtying the promenade

24.02.2026 10

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Infra hubs urgently need emergency medical rooms

EMRs are already operational at the Byculla, Kalyan, and Vashi railway stations. Additionally, Kalwa, Titwala, and Karjat stations’ EMRs have also...

23.02.2026 10

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Allow devotees to use Mahalaxmi Temple walkway

The access road to their homes is choked by devotees, mounds of footwear that are piled Everest high at times just outside their building gates.

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Risky biker behaviour on roads must be penalised

The road is for getting you to a destination. It is not for inane stunts usually done for thrills.

21.02.2026 10

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Cyber fraud awareness is the need of the hour

The latter mostly target the elderly, who should be made aware of their modus operandi

20.02.2026 10

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Penalise auto drivers who don’t adhere to meter

An Ulwe resident stated in our report that drivers decide rates at their discretion and refuse rides if passengers argue

18.02.2026 10

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Safety during infra work cannot be an afterthought

This should have happened before work commenced. The word ‘preventive’ shows us that there should have been safety measures in place across the...

17.02.2026 10

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Debate grows over 12 new AC local services on Western Railway

Western Railway will introduce 12 new AC local services from February 19, replacing 11 non-AC trains. The move has sparked debate over fare...

17.02.2026 10

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Don’t operate amusement rides unless they are safe

Seven days have not erased the horror of the video showing the swing collapse

15.02.2026 10

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Silence surrounding safe sex must be shattered

It was also heartening to witness the collaboration extended by MSACS and the health minister of Mizoram

15.02.2026 10

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Always confirm identity of callers asking for money

Always check and double-check the veracity of requests for money

12.02.2026 3

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Clubs should have their lens trained solely on sport

It would be naive not to believe that shows, entertainment events, and food fests bring in the big money

11.02.2026 2

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It’s high time public spaces were made hawker-free

Hawkers will certainly exacerbate that situation as they constrict the space and may have to run out themselves, with or without their goods

11.02.2026 3

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Kudos to BEST for assisting students sitting for exams

Additionally, students will be allowed to board buses through the front door throughout the examination period to ensure easier access

10.02.2026 8

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Hygienic living conditions is a basic expectation

This goes for other hostels too, where students will be studying for different degrees

08.02.2026 7

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Sanitation and hygiene must be prioritised this year

BMC has notified new Cleanliness and Sanitation Bylaws, 2025, imposing fines ranging from Rs 200 to Rs 25,000 for offences such as spitting,...

06.02.2026 10

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Ensure damage doesn’t occur during redevelopment

Even underground water pipelines have been destroyed, resulting in water flowing on the road, making the stretch muddy and difficult to walk on

06.02.2026 8

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Don’t inconvenience citizens while upgrading infra

Officials acknowledged crowd management needs attention and that will be addressed once work is complete. 

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Mahalaxmi racecourse must remain green

We just do not know how many derbies we will see in this Mahalaxmi avatar. The state government has given the green light to a Central Park within the...

03.02.2026 6

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We must ensure that tourists aren’t fleeced

In her post, she alleged that she was scammed shortly after landing in Mumbai and also shared the registration number of the taxi

02.02.2026 7

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Congestion-free city roads is a basic expectation

Sawant Road, Veera Desai Road, and Duttaji Salvi Road, which routinely witnessed severe traffic snarls, were freed of illegal hawkers, abandoned...

31.01.2026 5

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Keep Bandra East skywalk clean and safe for everyone

While pedestrian ease is key in a traffic-choked city, people must take the skywalk rather than hunting for shortcuts through traffic snarls.

30.01.2026 6

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Organisers must ensure every event is tragedy-proof

The incident occurred around 11 am, when two large loudspeakers had been placed on the ground for the area’s Republic Day programme.

30.01.2026 10

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Railway rage cannot be ignored any longer

The shocking incident happened over a relatively “minor” dispute while alighting from a moving local train.

28.01.2026 5

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Demand for vintage car museum seems justified

It will be excellent if a museum comes up and gives the public an opportunity to see these cars at any time at their convenience

28.01.2026 7

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Pay heed to concerns about quarrying in forests

An environmentalist has complained about this to a number of officials. The complaint letter has alleged that massive deforestation, hill cutting, and...

24.01.2026 10

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Look into pay-related complaints of police personnel

Police personnel who risk their lives to ensure free, fair and peaceful elections are valued at just Rs 500 said a spokesperson, adding that every...

23.01.2026 10

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Ensure all railway infrastructure is up to scratch

The upgraded signalling room now resembles a modern mission control centre, capable of handling dense train movements with greater speed, precision,...

22.01.2026 10

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All protests should be peaceful and non-destructive

The court posted the petition for hearing on January 28. The petitioner had sought permission to organise a peaceful protest on January 21 for the...

22.01.2026 20

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Ensure mishaps don’t occur at construction sites

A search operation was launched as the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, and the body was recovered later in the morning

20.01.2026 20

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Newly elected corporators need to get cracking

BMC corporators, pay attention to our roads, especially sidewalks that need repairs, work and paint at junctures. Agencies come together to see if a...

19.01.2026 10

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For winners of the election, start dialling D for Deliver

Thanking the electorate does not mean posing for photos with people

17.01.2026 10

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Come on, let’s cheer for the Marathoners, Mumbai!

Runners who come in to race from other cities and overseas, too, have often spoken about one of the best things about the Mumbai marathon — the...

17.01.2026 10

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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

16.01.2026 10

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