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Mumbai Smart News

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If there is one city in India which never sleeps, it is Mumbai. In order to not only keep our Mumbaikars updated but to also give an in-depth understanding of what the latest news from this city means for its dwellers, Rohini Ramanathan, RJ, Radio Nasha (@rotalks) discuss the latest headlines every morning.  This is a Hindustan Times production, brought to you by HT Smartcast

Episodes

Cybercrime up 18% in Mumbai, actual numbers may be even more

The NCRB report shows cyber offences rose by 18% in Mumbai in 2021 but the actual numbers may be much more as many cases have gone unreported or many written complaints were not converted into FIRs. Tune in to know more about the NCRB report with RJ Rohini!

Aug 30, 20225 minEp. 539

Police Issue Advisory for Ganpati Immersion, Prohibits Entry of Heavy Vehicles

This year, the ten-day festival of Ganeshotsav will begin on Wednesday, August 31. Keeping in mind the festival and the Ganpati visarjan that will be followed, the Mumbai police issued a traffic advisory. What's the good news and what you should keep in mind before travelling? Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!

Aug 30, 20224 minEp. 538

Mumbai gears up for Ganesh Chaturthi, traffic police make elaborate arrangements

In this episode of Mumbai Smart news, RJ Rohini talks about the Mumbai traffic police being geared up with elaborate arrangements for the 10-day Ganeshotsav beginning August 31. According to traffic police officers, five traffic police control rooms will be set up at essential immersion places.

Aug 29, 20224 minEp. 537

Mumbai's local train ticket check

In this episode of Mumbai Smart news, RJ Rohini talks about Mumbai's local train ticket check as Mumbai Locals have intensified their ticketless traveling check, mainly on AC travels. Tune in to get more Mumbai updates.

Aug 26, 20224 minEp. 536

Maharashtra celebrates Dahi Handi, over 200 injured in Mumbai

At least 222 Dahi Handi participants suffered injuries across Mumbai while forming pyramids where the festival was celebrated on a grand scale on Friday. How did the government react to the situation? Tune in to know with RJ Rohini.

Aug 22, 20225 minEp. 532

Waterlogging was intense at areas in Marine Drive

Residents and elected public representatives stated that waterlogging was intense at areas in Marine Drive where Mumbai Coastal Road Project (MCRP) construction work is ongoing. Tune in to know with RJ Rohini!

Aug 12, 20225 minEp. 530

Mumbai Police to Launch 'Operation Reunited' to find missing children

Mumbai Police will soon launch an initiative to reunite missing or abducted children with their families. The ‘Operation Reunited’ will be started on August 15, the country’s 75th Independence Day, and go on till September 15. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know how we can contribute to this initiative.

Aug 10, 20224 minEp. 528

BMC says Mithi river rejuvenation work will begin in October

Come October and the BMC will commence the much-awaited rejuvenation of the Mithi river to mitigate flooding and improve the quality of water, officials said. But how will BMC manage the residents living around? Tune in to know with RJ Rohini!

Aug 09, 20225 minEp. 527

Mumbai on orange alert till Aug 10

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) weather station at Santacruz, which is the base weather station for Mumbai, received 31.3mm of rain till 5:30 pm on Sunday. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more.

Aug 08, 20224 minEp. 526

Crimes on Mumbai Railway Down

Crimes recorded on the railways in the Mumbai region in the first half of the year were 62% lower in number than in the same period in pre-pandemic 2019. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more.

Aug 05, 20225 minEp. 525

Vegetable prices ‘on fire’, scale Rs 100-120 a kg

Following the increase in LPG, fuel, and electricity tariffs all in one month, retail prices of vegetables have shot to Rs 100-120 per kilo—even Rs 160 in certain cases, Families that consume only vegetarian meals during the ongoing holy month of Shravan are greatly affected. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!

Aug 01, 20224 minEp. 521

Jumbo centres to be closed in mumbai as Covid-19 cases dip

Jumbo Covid Centers or field hospitals in Mumbai will be closed in phases as the number of coronavirus infections has decreased, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said on Wednesday. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!

Jul 29, 20224 minEp. 520

BMC Alerts Vulnerable Groups To H1N1 Outbreak In Mumbai

Cases of influenza H1N1 in the city have surged past those of the past two years, prompting the BMC on Tuesday to advise people from high-risk groups to seek medical advice and even hospitalization. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!

Jul 28, 20224 minEp. 519

Aarey Road Temporarily Closed From Tonight

Mumbai traffic police has informed Mumbaikars that Aarey road will remain temporarily shut for 24 hours from tonight. The decision to suspend vehicular movement on Aarey road has been taken due to the various works being carried out by the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation & Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai. Tune in RJ Rohini to know more!

Jul 26, 20223 minEp. 518

Mumbai roads will be pothole-free in two years, says BMC

Mumbai will be pothole-free in two years after concrete concretization works are completed, the civic body stated after a meeting chaired by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!

Jul 25, 20225 minEp. 517

Mumbai Rain causing Diseases

It has come to light that there has been a surge in dengue, leptospirosis, H1N1, and gastroenteritis cases across the city in the last seven days. Tune in to RJ Rohini to know more.

Jul 22, 20224 minEp. 516

Mumbai Might Experience Low Rainfall For Next 10 Days

According to Skymet Weather, there are no new monsoonal systems predicted for Mumbai in the next few days. Until July 24, the city is expected to witness light rain with cloudy skies, as per the Indian Meteorological Department. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!

Jul 20, 20223 minEp. 514

Covid-19 Surge In Mumbai Declines

The Covid-19 surge in Mumbai appears to be declining. According to the state weekly report, fewer cases were reported last week. As compared to the previous week, Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad reported 46 percent, 49 percent, and 37 percent fewer new cases respectively. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!

Jul 19, 20225 minEp. 513

Prices Of Vegetables To Rise If Rain Doesn’t Subside

The price of vegetables is likely to increase in the coming days if the rain fails to subside. The Agricultural Produce Market Committee traders claimed that due to the heavy rains, the supply of vegetables has gone down and so has the number of people visiting the market. As on Friday, there was only an increase in the prices of leafy vegetables. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!

Jul 18, 20224 minEp. 512

Marathi Sign Boards Mandatory At Shops

The Maharashtra legislative assembly has approved a law which makes it mandatory for all shops and establishments to have Marathi written in the Devanagari script on their signboards. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!

Jul 15, 20224 minEp. 511

Covid Booster Doses to mark 75 years of Independence

To mark India's 75th year of independence, Indian Government has decided to provide Covid Booster doses from 15 July to 75 days. Free booster doses for 18 above citizens in all government centers across all over India. Tune in with RJ Rohini to know more!

Jul 14, 20224 minEp. 510
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