All shops, except bars and liquor outlets, can operate 24×7 in Maharashtra, clarifies Govt

1. All shops, except bars and liquor outlets, can operate 24×7 in Maharashtra, clarifies Govt

In a significant clarification, the Maharashtra government Wednesday stated that all shops and establishments across the state, barring those involved in the sale and supply of liquor, can remain open round the clock. The directive by the industries department follows several complaints received by the state government from traders, people’s representatives, and business associations, alleging that local authorities and police are restraining non-liquor establishments from operating beyond certain hours. 📖 Read Full Story

2. New Elphinstone flyover hits speed bump

The clock has begun ticking on rebuilding the Elphinstone road-overbridge (ROB), one of Mumbai’s most complex infrastructure projects. But before the project actually gets underway, the Indian Railways has raised a red flag, warning it won’t allow the project to proceed until its demand for “way leave charges” is approved. 📖 Full Details

3. Honeytrap gang run by women targets South Mumbai businessman

A honeytrap gang allegedly run by women is active in South Mumbai, police believe, with multiple extortion cases linked to its operation. In the latest incident, a 46-year-old businessman was trapped with the promise of sexual favours and later extorted of nearly Rs 35,000. 📖 Read More

4. Dadar fish market to be moved, finally

Following persistent complaints from residents of the Swarajya Co-operative Housing Society Ltd in Dadar, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is in the final stages of planning the temporary relocation of the Dadar fish market to Loop Road in Wadala. The move is expected to be executed within a month – before Diwali – but residents have warned of legal action if the civic body fails to meet the deadline. The relocation plan has been revived in response to growing pressure from residents who have voiced serious concerns over hygiene issues, traffic congestion, and the unauthorised operations of the fish market located near Senapati Bapat Marg. 📖 Read Full Story

5. Breather for Mumbai as city sees a decline in Malaria, other monsoon-related diseases last month

In a major relief to city dwellers, Mumbai has witnessed a notable shift in monsoon-related disease trends in September this year. While malaria and chikungunya cases declined in August, dengue and several waterborne illnesses also showed a dip, states the data released by the epidemic cell of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. 📖 Read More

6. BMC issues final notice to property tax defaulters, warns of auctions

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has served a second and final notice to property tax defaulters in four wards, cautioning them that their properties will be auctioned if dues are not cleared within seven days. Eviction proceedings will follow, with a private auctioneer already appointed to oversee the rare enforcement measure—the first of its kind in nearly three decades. 📖 Read More

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