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News that caught attention
Events you might want to attend (September 13 - 19)
Local eatery spotlight
Local business spotlight
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News that caught attention
1. Lalbaugcha Raja idol immersed after 12-hr delay due to high tide.
The immersion of Mumbai’s iconic Lalbaugcha Raja Ganesh idol at Girgaon Chowpatty witnessed an unusual delay of nearly 12 hours this year, with the immersion finally taking place around 9 pm on Sunday, officials said. 📖 Read Full Story
2. Mumbai's Elphinstone Bridge to close on Friday; MHADA to resettle 83 affected residents nearby.
The Mumbai Traffic Police have announced a temporary closure of the Elphinstone Bridge for vehicular traffic from 11.59 pm on Friday, September 12, to facilitate essential maintenance and construction work for the Worli-Sewri connector. The bridge, a key east-west link in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) area, will remain closed until further notice to ensure safety and efficient traffic management, stated authorities. 📖 Full Details
3. RBI acquires 16,842 sq.m freehold land in Mumbai for Rs 2,871 Crore.
According to the MMRC, RBI paid Rs 2,871 crore towards freehold ownership rights and an additional Rs 600.82 crore towards exemption from providing rehabilitation area. As per Government of India approval to Metro-3 project, MMRC is required to raise Rs 1000 crore from real estate sources towards capital works. 📖 Read More
4. New food delivery GST rules effective from September 22.
Indian e-commerce platforms like Swiggy, Zomato, and Blinkit are among other companies that will have to pay 18% goods and services tax (GST) on their delivery services under the revised GST regime effective 22 September 2025. 📖 Read Full Story
5. Harbour Line services to be shut for 14.5 hours on September 13 & 14 for diversion line work.
Mumbai’s Harbour Line commuters will face a complete shutdown of services between Vadala Road and Mankhurd for nearly 14.5 hours this weekend, as the Central Railway carries out infrastructure work related to newly proposed diversion lines between Kurla and Tilak Nagar stations. 📖 Read More
6. BMC to build four-lane underpass at JVLR to ease traffic, boost pedestrian safety.
: In a major step to tackle traffic congestion and improve pedestrian safety in Jogeshwari, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to construct a four-lane underpass at the Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road (JVLR) junction. The project is modelled on the existing underpass at Metro Cinema in Marine Lines, aimed at easing vehicular movement and providing accident-free pedestrian crossings in the busy area. 📖 Read More
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Events you might want to attend (September 13-19)
Bandra Fair 2025
September 14 to 21
Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount (Mount Mary Church), Bandra, Mumbai
Mumbai’s most awaited cultural and spiritual celebration, Bandra Fair 2025, is back. Every September, the iconic Mount Mary Basilica becomes the heart of devotion and festivity as thousands gather to mark the Feast of the Nativity of Mother Mary. While the fair charms visitors with prayers, food stalls, and souvenirs, the church itself holds centuries of fascinating history.
A 'Chilli-Oil'-Inspired Pop-Up At NESS
12th & 13th September
NESS, Trident, Nariman Point
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NESS at Trident is hosting The Supper Table, a two-day pop-up in collaboration with Ayushi Gupta-Mehra, founder of The Foodie Diaries®. Her brand has caught attention for its viral recipes and signature Foodie’s Chilli Oil. And the dining experience is set to get elevated as every dish would have this cult-favourite chilli oil. Moreover, all dishes would be paired up with inventive cocktails!
Local eatery spotlight
Onomato - All Day Diner & Bistro
Hughes Road, Chowpatty, Mumbai
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Local business spotlight
The Yoga House
Studio & cafe offering yoga & mindfulness classes, plus a cafe serving health-conscious fare.
Sherly Rajan Rd, Bandra (W), Mumbai +91 86559 30022 [email protected]
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They are a community of seekers dedicated to helping people experience joy and good health through the authentic principles of a yogic lifestyle.
And that's a wrap of this week’s edition of Mumbai Hype!
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