Mumbai: The Central Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has claimed to have seized mephedrone MD drugs worth Rs 50 crore by busting a factory and lab supplying mephedrone MD. The NCP had conducted an operation in Mumbai’s Bhandup area, during which two drug peddlers were arrested, out of which drugs were hidden in plastic containers at the house of one of the accused.

Interrogation of the arrested accused revealed that he had set up a drug manufacturing lab in Mahad Industrial Area of ​​​​Raigad district and a case is already registered against the supplier of the suspected chemical factory under the NDPS Act and it is being investigated by the DRI and he is on bail in this case.

The NCB has continuously launched a campaign against drugs and drug smugglers. The NCB has appealed to the citizens to cooperate in the campaign against narcotics. Citizens should actively participate in this campaign being run to eliminate drug addiction and citizens can directly contact the helpline toll-free number 1933.

In line with the campaign of the Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan, on the instructions of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the NCB has intensified its action against drugs. During the action, the NCB has also recovered 46.8 kg of mephedrone, which has an estimated market price of Rs 50 crore. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has also praised the action of NCB in this matter.

Mumbai: In a bid to tackle the issue of ticketless travel and encourage commuters to buy valid tickets, Central Railway has decided to introduce an exciting new initiative called “The Lucky Yatra” scheme. Under this program, one lucky commuter will win Rs 10,000 daily, while a bumper prize of Rs 50,000 will be awarded once a week.

According to CR, the scheme started on March 20th and will run for eight weeks, aiming to promote lawful travel among Mumbai’s suburban railway passengers. The initiative is sponsored by FCB Interface Communication Pvt. Ltd., ensuring that passengers do not have to pay any extra fees to participate, said an official of CR. “Currently, the scheme is running as a pilot project only for passengers traveling from CSMT to Karjat/Kasara stations, i.e., only on the main line,” said an official.

How does It Work?

Division selects a UTS number and coveys to Advertising agency daily. They put it on website and passenger has to claim it by registering on website and collect it by coming to CSMT and showing their ticket. If found valid, prize will be given on the spot.

“The scheme is not just about encouraging ticket purchases but also about appreciating honest commuters,” said a railway official. “We want to reward those who follow the rules and ensure a disciplined travel culture in Mumbai’s local trains.”

Who Can Participate?

The scheme is open to all passengers traveling on central railways main line between CSMT- Kasara/ Karjat, including those using single journey tickets, daily tickets, and monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and annual passes.

With Mumbai’s local trains carrying over 7.5 million passengers daily—nearly 4 million of whom use the suburban train services operated by CR across all four routes, including the Main Line, Harbour Line, Trans-Harbour Line, and the Fourth Corridor (Uran Line)—ticketless travel remains a significant issue. Central Railway officials estimate that around 20% of passengers travel without a valid ticket.

Encouraging Valid Travel

To make ticket purchasing easier, passengers have multiple options, including ticket counters, ATVM machines, mobile tickets, online tickets, and smart cards. The railway authorities urge commuters to buy tickets and participate for a chance to win cash rewards while traveling in dignity on a valid ticket.

Mumbai: The Western Railway has given a big update on the Mumbai AC local trains. They announced that the AC local trains will operate as non-AC on March 27 and 28. The announcement was made via X on March 26, some AC local trains will operate as non-AC local trains in the Western routes on Thursday and Friday on certain routes. However, the Western Railway authorities have not disclosed the reason for this disruption.

Several trains on different routes will be affected by this change. For instance, trains departing from Nalasopara to Churchgate and those leaving Borivali to Churchgate will operate as non-AC trains. Passengers travelling on these routes can expect a change in the service for the two days.

Here Is The X Post Made By Western Railway

In an X post Western Railway stated “The following Local AC services will run as non-AC Local Services on 27th and 28th March 2025: NSP94006 Nalla Sopara – Churchgate local, departing Nalla Sopara at 04.50 hrs BO94009 Churchgate – Borivali local, departing Churchgate at 06.35 hrs BO94014 Borivali – Churchgate local, departing Borivali at 07.46 hrs BO94019 Churchgate – Borivali local, departing Churchgate at 08.46 hrs BO94026 Borivali – Churchgate local, departing Borivali at 09.35 hrs BO94031 Churchgate – Borivali local, departing Churchgate at 10.32 hrs BO94036 Borivali – Churchgate local, departing Borivali at 11.23 hrs VR94041 Churchgate – Virar local, departing Churchgate at 12.16 hrs VR94054 Virar – Churchgate local, departing Virar at 13.34 hrs VR94061 Churchgate – Virar local, departing Churchgate at 15.07 hrs VR94074 Virar – Borivali local, departing Virar at 16.48 hrs BO94076 Borivali – Churchgate local, departing Borvali at 17.28 hrs VR94079 Churchgate – Virar local, departing Churchgate at 18.22 hrs VR94092 Virar – Churchgate local, departing Virar at 19.51 hrs BY94097 Churchgate – Bhayandar local, departing Churchgate at 21.23 hrs BY94104 Bhayandar – Borivali local, departing Bhayandar at 22.56 hrs VR94103 Borivali – Virar local, departing Borivali at 23.19 hrs”

Here Is The Post Done By DRM- Mumbai Central, WR

In an X post Divisional Railway Manager stated, ” Urgent Travel Alert! Attention Mumbai Local Passengers! On 27th and 28th March 2025, some AC Local train services will operate as regular Non-AC locals. Check the list below for affected trains. We regret the inconvenience caused.”

Check The Routes Of The AC Trains:

UP AC local Train

Nalla Sopara: Churchgate local, departing Nalla Sopara at 04.50 hrs

Borivali: Churchgate local, departing Borivali at 07.46 hrs

Borivali: Churchgate local, departing Borivali at 09.35 hrs

Borivali: Churchgate local, departing Borivali at 11.23 hrs

Virar: Churchgate local, departing Virar at 13.34 hrs

Virar: Borivali local, departing Virar at 16.48 hrs

Borivali: Churchgate local, departing Borvali at 17.28 hrs

Virar: Churchgate local, departing Virar at 19.51 hrs

Bhayandar: Borivali local, departing Bhayandar at 22.56 hrs

DOWN AC Local Train

Churchgate: Borivali local, departing Churchgate at 06.35 hrs

Churchgate: Borivali local, departing Churchgate at 08.46 hrs

Churchgate: Borivali local, departing Churchgate at 10.32 hrs

Churchgate: Virar local, departing Churchgate at 12.16 hrs

Churchgate: Virar local, departing Churchgate at 15.07 hrs

Churchgate: Virar local, departing Churchgate at 18.22 hrs

Churchgate: Bhayandar local, departing Churchgate at 21.23 hrs

Borivali: Virar local, departing Borivali at 23.19 hrs