Mumbai: The Central Railway has announced a Mega Block on March 16 to carry out essential engineering and maintenance work on its suburban network. The block will affect multiple sections, leading to temporary changes in local train schedules.

Key Details of the Mega Block:

Thane-Kalyan Fast Line (UP & DOWN):

The block will be in effect from 10:40 AM to 3:40 PM.

Down Fast/Semi-Fast locals departing CSMT Mumbai between 9:34 AM and 3:03 PM will be diverted to the Down Slow line between Thane and Kalyan, making additional stops at Kalva, Mumbra, and Diva before resuming their original route. These trains will reach their destinations 10 minutes later than usual.

Up Fast/Semi-Fast locals departing Kalyan from 10:28 AM to 3:40 PM will be diverted to the Up Slow line between Kalyan and Thane, with additional stops at Diva, Mumbra, and Kalva before switching back to the Up Fast line at Mulund. These trains will also arrive 10 minutes later than scheduled.

Down Mail/Express trains departing from CSMT/Dadar will be diverted to the 5th line between Thane and Kalyan.

Up Mail/Express trains arriving at CSMT/Dadar will be rerouted via the 6th line between Kalyan and Thane/Vikhroli.

Down Harbour Line services to Panvel/Belapur departing from CSMT Mumbai between 9:45 AM and 3:12 PM will be suspended.

Up Harbour Line services from Panvel to CSMT Mumbai between 10:33 AM and 3:49 PM will remain suspended.

Up Trans-Harbour services to Thane from 11:02 AM to 3:53 PM will not operate.

Down Trans-Harbour services to Panvel from 10:01 AM to 3:20 PM will also be suspended.

Passengers are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and check for updates before traveling. The Central Railway has urged commuters to cooperate as these maintenance works aim to improve service efficiency and infrastructure reliability.

Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has strengthened the verification process for birth and death certificates, particularly for applications submitted more than a year after the event. This decision follows concerns over an alleged rise in undocumented Bangladeshi immigrants in certain areas of the state.

Local authorities responsible for issuing these certificates have been instructed to thoroughly examine all supplementary documents submitted with applications. These include proof of domicile, school-leaving certificates, PAN cards and Aadhaar cards.

Special attention is required when multiple applications for birth or death certificates come from the same family. In such cases, authorities must meticulously verify the documents, and if any are found to be fake or suspicious, they must immediately notify the local police station.

Further, in cases where birth or death records are unavailable, applicants will be required to publish an advertisement in local newspapers to validate their claims. These measures aim to prevent fraudulent claims and ensure that certificates are issued only to legitimate applicants.

Hospital Records To Be Verified By Authorities

A government resolution issued by the state’s public health department has clarified that a birth certificate cannot be issued solely based on documents such as a school-leaving certificate, PAN card or Aadhaar card. Instead, authorities must verify the birth date from hospital records, accompanied by proof of residence.

These stricter guidelines reflect the state government’s effort to curb document fraud and maintain the integrity of public records. By implementing rigorous checks, the authorities aim to prevent misuse of official documents and ensure that birth and death certificates are issued only after thorough verification.

Mumbai, March 13: The Mumbai Police have issued prohibitory order for restricting movement and unlawful assembly of five or more persons from 00.01 hours on March 14 and ending at 24.00 hours on March 28 in Greater Mumbai. The order has been issued by Akbar Pathan, deputy commissioner and executive magistrate on behalf of the Mumbai Police Commissioner.

“Whereas, based on the information received from various sources, ti is apprehended that there is likelihood of breach of peace and disturbance of public tranquility and also there is grave danger to human lives and loss of properties. On that account, ti is considered expedient to issue prohibitory order for restricting movement and unlawful assembly of five or more persons for prevention of breach of peace, disturbance to public tranquility and danger to human lives and loss of properties and to prevent any kind of riot or affray in the areas under the control of Commissioner of Police, Brihanmumbai,” reads the order.

According to the order, procession of any persons and any use of loudspeakers, amplifying instruments, musical band and bursting of crackers in any procession by the assembly have been prohibited.

However, the prohibition contained in the order is exempted for marriage ceremony and matrimonial functions, funeral assemblies and procession on way to crematoriums/burial places,statutory meeting of companies, clubs, co-operative societies, other societies and associations, social gathering and meeting of clubs, co-operative societies, other societies and associations to transact their normal business and assemblies in or around Cinema houses, theatres or any place of public amusement for the purpose of watching films, dramas or performances as the case may be.

In addition, the prohibition contained in the order is exempted for assemblies in or around courts of law and offices of the Government and local bodies in discharge of Governmental or Semi-Governmental functions, assemblies in or around schools, colleges and other educational institutions for academic activities, and assemblies in factories, shops, and establishments for normal trade, business and callings.