Bandra's independent hyperlocal news website covering news, stories, events, food, music, fashion, sports, nightlife, entertainment & more since 2010

Bandra
Joined January 2012
Do you know the name of this heritage bungalow and which road it stands on? 👀
2
144
Mumbai Police Crime Branch Unit 9 seized 1 kg 505 grams of charas, estimated to be worth around ₹1.5 crore in the international market, during a raid on a house in Bandra West. A 40-year-old man was arrested, and police are searching for a second accused. (1/3)
1
2
555
According to police, Unit 9 received specific information that narcotics were allegedly being sold from the residence. After verifying the tip-off, a team led by Inspector Sachin Puranik raided the premises in the presence of panch witnesses and seized the contraband. (2/3)
1
91
The arrested man was identified as Farhan Khan. A case has been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, and further investigation is underway to trace the second accused and establish the alleged network's links. (3/3)
67
Four new stalls were placed on the road, rather than the footpath, directly in front of commercial shops at Kenilworth Plaza, opposite Link Square Mall on Linking Road, Bandra West, around 2 pm on Friday, 23 October. (1/3)
21
31
9
78
16,623
A shopkeeper at Kenilworth Plaza, who was present when the stalls were being placed, expressed surprise at the development, claiming, “I’m surprised that BMC itself is placing stalls on the road.” (2/3)
1
11
1,467
The placement of the stalls on a busy shopping stretch raises questions about the use of road space in front of existing businesses. What is your take on stalls being placed on the road in front of commercial shops along Linking Road? Share your views in the comments. (3/3)
2
1
10
1,391
A 31-year-old motorcyclist, Ketan Katariya, died after another motorcycle allegedly rammed his bike from behind on the Western Express Highway (WEH), near Teachers Colony in Bandra East, on Wednesday morning, October 21.
1
2
639
Noman Sayyad, 25, had sustained minor leg injuries. Katariya was rushed by ambulance to Sion Hospital, where doctors declared him dead before admission. His brother, Ashwin Walji Katariya, 34, later identified his body.
1
116
According to Kherwadi police, Sayyad allegedly told investigators he was travelling from Vakola towards Bandra when his motorcycle struck Katariya’s bike from behind. A case of causing death due to negligence was registered against Sayyad, and he was served a notice, police said.
65
Pali Mala Road, connecting to Carter Road in Bandra, was once lined with low-rise buildings. Today, massive towers are changing its skyline, raising questions about how the neighbourhood’s infrastructure will cope with this scale of development. (1/4) 📸 Nauzer Bharucha
1
4
837
Under the proposal, buildings on roads as narrow as 6 metres could reach 120 metres, or around 31–32 storeys. Meanwhile, deep excavations for basement parking—reportedly reaching up to 20 metres at some sites—have raised concerns about groundwater extraction and...(3/4)
1
1
85
the risks to the city’s water resources. As Mumbai builds upwards, are we giving enough thought to the long-term impact on water supply and the infrastructure our neighbourhoods depend on? Tell us what you think in the comments. (4/4)
1
47
A 78-year-old Bandra West woman has allegedly been cheated of ₹5.85 crore by fraudsters who promised to release nearly ₹4 crore from a fictitious HDFC Bank insurance policy, according to a complaint registered with the West Cyber Police.
1
3
2,581
messages to the authorities. The complainant has lived with her husband in Bandra West since 1993 and runs a tours and travels business. The alleged fraud period cited in the complaint runs from December 14, 2023, to October 7, 2026.
1
1
63
The West Cyber Police are investigating the case, including the identities of those involved and the beneficiary accounts.
1
53