Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2019 candidates in Goregaon, Malad, Versova and Jogeshwari East constituency

It is time for Mumbaikars to cast their vote for the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2019 tomorrow, on 21st October 2019. Here is the list of candidates who are standing for the election in the Assembly constituencies of Goregaon, Malad, Versova, and Jogeshwari East.

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2019 candidates in Borivali, Kandivali East and Charkop constituency

Voters of Mumbai city go to the polls tomorrow on 21st October 2019, to elect their representatives in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. Here is the complete list of candidates who are standing for election in the Assembly Constituencies of Borivali, Kandivali (East), and Charkop.

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2019 candidates in Bandra East and Bandra West constituency

On 21st October 2019, voters of Mumbai go to the polls to elect candidates for the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. Here is the list of candidates who are standing for election from Bandra West and Bandra East Assembly constituencies of Mumbai city.

Coordinating Officers to contact for car service & other facilities for Divyang Voters in Mumbai

For the Maharashtra General Assembly Elections 2019 scheduled on 21st October 2019, minimum facilities of shelter will be provided to Divyang voters, as per the directions of the Election Commission. To operate these facilities, Officers and Staff have been appointed as internal Coordination Officials for the various constituencies.

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2019 candidates in Andheri East and Andheri West constituency

Mumbaikars will be casting their vote on 21st October 2019 for the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) Elections. Here is the list of candidates who are standing for elections in the Assembly constituencies of Andheri East and Andheri West.

Assembly Election nomination papers filing schedule for Mumbadevi constituency

The Returning Officer of 186-Mumbadevi Assembly Constituency has issued the notice of election to be held of a member to the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly in the Mumbadevi Constituency. The forms of nomination paper have to be obtained at the place and time stated and delivered to the Returning Officer or to the Assistant Returning Officer.

Assembly Election nomination papers filing schedule for Ulhasnagar constituency

The Returning Officer of 141-Ulhasnagar Constituency has issued the notice of election to be held of a member to the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly in the Ulhasnagar Constituency. The forms of nomination paper have to be obtained at the place and time stated and delivered to the Returning Officer or to the Assistant Returning Officer.

Assembly Election nomination papers filing schedule for Airoli constituency

The Returning Officer of 150- Airoli Constituency has issued the notice of election to be held of a member to the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly in the Airoli Constituency. The forms of nomination paper have to be obtained at the place and time stated and delivered to the Returning Officer or to the Assistant Returning Officer.

Assembly Election nomination papers filing schedule for Malabar Hill constituency

The Returning Officer of 185- Malabar Hill Assembly Constituency has issued the notice of election to be held of a member to the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly in the Malabar Hill Assembly Constituency. The forms of nomination paper have to be obtained at the place and time stated and delivered to the Returning Officer or to the Assistant Returning Officer.

Bal Ganesha idols of Shubham Mangalmurti Arts 2019

In an earlier post, you discovered the beautiful Lord Ganesha idols created by the artistes of Shubham Mangalmurti Arts. Now, in this post, you can see the playful idols they have created, from miniature ones to large-size ones of Bal Ganesha.

How to apply for BMC scheme to collect compost waste for organic farming

Does you society/hotel/institute process wet waste to compost in the premises? Here is the opportunity to have that compost routed to a farmers of Maharashtra. The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (BMC), Maharashtra has started this scheme. All you need to do is to contact their office (address given below) and give them the relevant details.

Where to buy Shubham Mangalmurti Arts Ganpati Idols 2019

Want to buy a unique Ganapati idol for Ganesh Chaturthi this year? Take a look at the Ganapati idols created by Shubham Mangalmurti Arts. 

Their main base is in Sajjangarh, Satara, Maharashtra, but they also have a workshop in Dadar, Mumbai and they start selling their idols a couple of months before the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi. 

Many of their idols are superb replicas of Gods or well-known Ganapatis in temples and city pandals. Check out the photos in this blog which showcase their skills and also see their playful Bal Ganesha idols.

2019 Misal Festival Shivaji Park Mumbai - much more than Misal!

Misal fans will be delighted to have a festival devoted to this yummy snack! There is an ongoing Misal Festival at the BMC ground next to Vanita Samaj at Shivaji Park, Mumbai. Better hurry, as today is the last date. It is open in the evening from 5p.m. to 10p.m. 

The stalls are arranged around the ground with tables and chairs to sit and eat comfortably. There are also a few fun activities for kids, such as a Trampoline and a min-cars' merry-go-round as well as stalls selling toys, handicrafts, eatables, clothes, key chains, etc. 

What's more, there is much more than misal-pav out here...

Western Railway Additional Mumbai-Delhi Superfast AC Summer Special Trains 2019

Western Railway had announced the schedule of summer special trains between Mumbai and New Delhi. Now it has scheduled 42 more services between Mumbai Central, Mumbai and New Delhi for the months of April to June.

Areas of Palghar Lok Sabha Constituency

Want to know which areas in Palghar come under the Thane Lok Sabha constituency? The Palghar Lok Sabha Constituency is one of four constituencies of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and there are totally six areas, known as Vidhan Sabhas (legislative assemblies), which are included under this constituency. Given below is a complete list of these areas.

Areas of Bhiwandi Lok Sabha Constituency

Want to know which areas in Bhiwandi come under the Bhiwandi Lok Sabha constituency? The Bhiwandi Lok Sabha Constituency is one of four constituencies of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and there are totally six areas, known as Vidhan Sabhas (legislative assemblies), which are included under this constituency. Given below is a complete list of these areas.

Areas of Kalyan Lok Sabha Constituency

Want to know which areas in Kalyan come under the Thane Lok Sabha constituency? The Kalyan Lok Sabha Constituency is one of four constituencies of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and there are totally six areas, known as Vidhan Sabhas (legislative assemblies), which are included under this constituency. Given below is a complete list of these areas.

Areas of Thane Lok Sabha Constituency

Want to know which areas in Thane come under the Thane Lok Sabha constituency? The Thane Lok Sabha Constituency is one of four constituencies of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and there are totally six areas, known as Vidhan Sabhas (legislative assemblies), which are included under this constituency. Given below is a complete list of these areas.

Areas of Mumbai South Central Lok Sabha Constituency

Want to know which areas in Mumbai city come under the Mumbai South Central constituency? There are totally six areas, known as Vidhan Sabhas (legislative assemblies), which are included under the Mumbai South Central Lok Sabha Constituency. Given below is a complete list of these areas.

Areas of Mumbai North Central Lok Sabha Constituency

Want to know which areas in Mumbai city come under the Mumbai North Central constituency? There are totally six areas, known as Vidhan Sabhas (legislative assemblies), which are included under the Mumbai North Central Lok Sabha Constituency. Given below is a complete list of these areas.

Areas of Mumbai North East Lok Sabha Constituency

Want to know which areas in Mumbai city come under the Mumbai North East constituency? There are totally six areas, known as Vidhan Sabhas (legislative assemblies), which are included under the Mumbai North East Lok Sabha Constituency. Given below is a complete list of these areas.

Areas of Mumbai North West Lok Sabha Constituency

Want to know which areas in Mumbai city come under the Mumbai North West constituency? There are totally six areas, known as Vidhan Sabhas (legislative assemblies), which are included under the Mumbai North West Lok Sabha Constituency. Given below is a complete list of these areas.

Areas of Mumbai North Lok Sabha Constituency

Want to know which areas in Mumbai city come under the Mumbai North constituency? There are totally six areas, known as Vidhan Sabhas (legislative assemblies), which are included under the Mumbai North Lok Sabha Constituency. Given below is a complete list of these areas.

Central Railway Holi Special Trains between Mumbai, Pune and Sawantwadi 2019

Central Railway is operating two special trains for the forthcoming festive season of Holi between Panvel, Navi Mumbai and Sawantwadi and two special trains between Pune and Sawantwadi.

WR Holi Special Superfast Trains between Mumbai and Delhi March 2019

Western Railway is operating eight services of a Holi Special superfast AC train between Mumbai Central station, Mumbai and New Delhi between 1st March to 23rd March 2019. Bookings have already opened for this train.

The legend and significance of the Festival of Holi

Do you know why the festival of Holi is celebrated and its significance? The main legend of the festival of Holi, and the reason why it acquired the name, centers on the story of King Hiranyakashyap. The proud King insisted that all his people worship nobody but him. However, his own son Prahlad worshipped Lord Vishnu. In anger, the King told his sister Holika to step into a fire with his son. Holika had received a special boon which ensured that she would never be harmed by flames. 

Mumbai CST to Karmali Tejas Express change in days of service

Looking for the new schedule of the Mumbai to Goa Tejas Express? Central Railway has issued a notification in national newspapers of the change in days of service of the Mumbai to Karmali Tejas Express , this coming into effect from 11th June 2019.

2019 Mumbai Republic Day parade MMRDA float with Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar memorial model

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) was appointed by the Maharashtra State Government to construct a memorial in honour of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar on the land where Indu Mills once stood. A model of this memorial was on display as the tableau on the MMRDA float at the 2019 Mumbai Republic Day parade. 

2019 Republic Day Mumbai Police Float with Dog Squad

As part of the investigating team which checks out a crime scene, Mumbai Police has a special dog squad for the Crime Branch. There is also a dog squad as part of the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS). The plan this year is to include women personnel, too, as handlers for the dog squad and about a dozen of the personnel have been selected for training to join the dog squad. 

It was thus thrilling to see the dogs with their handlers on the Mumbai Police float at the 2019 Republic Day celebrations at Shivaji Park, Mumbai. 

Change in Days of Mumbai to and fro Jabalpur Garib Rath Express

Central Railway has issued a notification on the chaged days of operations of the Jabalpur-Mumbai-Jabalpur Garib Rath Express. The Train Numbers are 12187 and 12188. The details are as given below -