BJP-Shiv Sena election manifesto promises quota for poorSeptember 28th, 2009 MUMBAI - Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)- Shiv Sena alliance has came out with notable promises in its manifesto for the Maharashtra State assembly elections, which includes 15per cent quota in jobs, educational institutions for economically backward classes and developing infrastructure. It was disclosed by Shiv Sena Executive President Uddhav Thackeray, senior BJP leaders Gopinath Munde and Nitin Gadkari in Mumbai on Monday.
Mumbai witnesses highest tides in 100 yearsJuly 24th, 2009 MUMBAI - Scores of people gathered at Mumbai's Gateway of India on Friday to watch the tallest waves in 100 years. Mumbai was lashed by tidal waves 5.5 metres high, and curious residents also visited places like, Marine Drive, Juhu and Worli among others to have a glimpse of the soaring sea waves.
BJP demands Bandra-Worli Sea Link accessible to pedestriansJuly 14th, 2009 MUMBAI - Bharatiya Janata Party activists staged a demonstration here demanding that the recently opened Bandra-Worli Sea Link should be accessible to pedestrians. Ten years and 325 million dollars later, the ambitious sea bridge aimed at easing Mumbai's notorious traffic jams, opened on June 30, holding out hope for harried commuters.
First accident takes place on Worli - Bandra sea linkJuly 8th, 2009 MUMBAI - The Bandra - Worli sea link had its first accident on Tuesday evening when two cars collided with each other. According to police sources, the wheels of a Maruti Esteem car suddenly got jammed and halted on the Worli-end of the link when another car hit to it from behind.
Indian Coast Guard rescues a police boat off Mumbai coastJuly 1st, 2009 MUMBAI - The Coast Guard on Wednesday rescued nine persons from a police patrol boat that got entangled in a fishing net under the newly opened Bandra-Worli Sea Link bridge in Mumbai. "We got the news around 7 in the morning that people were struck in swamp and thus were not able to come out due tidal conditions.
Bandra Worli sea link opens for commuters in MumbaiJuly 1st, 2009 MUMBAI - The much-awaited Bandra Worli Sea Link (BWSL), an ambitious eight-lane twin carriageway built over the Mahim Creek of Arabian Sea, opened for commuters here on Wednesday. There were huge traffic snarls leaving commuters desperate to hit the 5.6 km-long engineering marvel, which rests on two towers, each 126 metres tall or equivalent to a 43-storeyed building.
Sonia Gandhi inaugurates Bandra Worli sea link in MumbaiJune 30th, 2009 MUMBAI - Congress president Sonia Gandhi inaugurated the much-awaited Bandra Worli sea link on Tuesday. The 5.6 kilometers long cable-stayed bridge has been designed to allow for speedy road travel between Bandra and Worli in and traffic-clogged city of Mumbai.
Sonia Gandhi to inaugurate Bandra Worli sea link todayJune 30th, 2009 MUMBAI - Congress president Sonia Gandhi will inaugurate the much-awaited Bandra Worli sea link here today. The 5.6 kilometers long cable-stayed bridge has been designed to allow for speedy road travel between Bandra and Worli in the busy and traffic-ridden city of Mumbai.
15 injured in Bandra slum fireJune 18th, 2009 MUMBAI J - At least fifteen people were injured and 200 shanties were devastated in a fire near the suburban Bandra railway station on Thursday. According to sources, the fire broke out at 4 a.m.
Bandra-Worli Sea Link to open by June endJune 14th, 2009 MUMBAI - The much-awaited Bandra Worli Sea Link (BWSL), an ambitious 8-lane twin carriageway built over the Mahim Creek, will be opened to the public at the end of the month. "You yourself have seen the entire work, I found the work quite satisfactory.
Bandra Worli Sea Link to become operational soonJune 13th, 2009 MUMBAI - The much-awaited Bandra Worli Sea Link, an ambitious eight-lane twin carriageway built over the Mahim Creek of Arabian Sea in Mumbai will become operational soon. "You yourself have seen the entire work, I found the work quite satisfactory.
Reconstruction of Lal Bagh flyover to ease traffic flow in MumbaiMay 5th, 2009 MUMBAI - 35-year-old, single-lane, south-bound Lal Bagh flyover in Mumbai, is being demolished in order to construct a new flyover, to ease the flow of traffic in the city. The daily users of the Lal Bagh flyover have welcomed the decision, as they had to face traffic snarls everyday, which increased there traveling time.
Bandra-Worli sea link in Mumbai to open shortlyApril 30th, 2009 MUMBAI - Bandra-Worli sea link, an ambitious eight-lane twin carriageway, is to be opened shortly in Mumbai. The 5.6 kilometers long cable-stayed bridge has been designed to allow for speedy road travel between Bandra and Worli in the busy and traffic-ridden city of Mumbai.
Trains in Mumbai resume after hours of blockadeFebruary 3rd, 2009 MUMBAI - Trains in Mumbai resumed following hours of disruption Wednesday morning after some protesting commuters demanding better services blocked suburban railway traffic on the western sector causing inconvenience to hundreds of thousands of daily travellers. Several trains were either delayed or cancelled during the almost five hours of blockade, according to a Western Railway spokesperson.
Maharashtra most favoured investment destination: governorJanuary 25th, 2009 MUMBAI - Maharashtra continues to remain the most favoured investment destination in the country, Governor S.C. Jamir said here Monday.
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