In the latest Mumbai news roundup, several significant developments have unfolded across various sectors.
1. Digital Health Course Launched by UNICEF India, IIT Bombay, and IIHMR Delhi
UNICEF India, in collaboration with IIHMR Delhi and IIT Bombay, has unveiled the ‘Digital Health Enterprise Planning Course.’ Scheduled to commence on April 17, 2024, this initiative targets healthcare professionals and policymakers, aiming to enhance their digital health skills and improve healthcare delivery using digital technologies.
2. IIM Mumbai Partners with Starbust Aerospace to Boost India’s ASD Ecosystem
IIM Mumbai and Starbust Aerospace have joined forces to foster India’s Aerospace, New Space, and Defence (ASD) ecosystem. Through this collaboration, both entities aim to support ASD startups nationwide, leveraging their expertise and resources to propel India’s ASD sector on a global scale.
3. Akasa Air Launches Mumbai-Doha International Service
Akasa Air has inaugurated its international operations with non-stop flights between Mumbai and Doha, Qatar. The airline’s maiden flight departed on March 28, marking the beginning of four weekly flights between the two cities. Additionally, Akasa Air has secured air traffic rights for three other international destinations – Riyadh, Kuwait, and Jeddah.
4. Central Railway Introduces Summer Special Trains Between Mumbai, UP, and Bihar
To manage passenger overflow, Central Railway has introduced 156 Summer Special trains connecting Mumbai with Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. These include weekly and bi-weekly services to destinations like Banaras, Danapur, Samastipur, Prayagraj, and Gorakhpur.
5. Vistara Launches Non-Stop Mumbai-Paris Flights
Vistara has commenced non-stop flights between Mumbai and Paris, operated five times weekly on their 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. This new route enhances connectivity between India and Europe, marking Vistara’s sixth long-haul route.
6. Fare Hike for Shared Cabs from Mumbai to Pune, Nashik, and Shirdi
RTO sources have announced fare increases for shared taxis from Mumbai to Pune, Nashik, and Shirdi, ranging from ₹50 to ₹200 depending on the route. Revised fare charts will soon be implemented, affecting both AC and non-AC taxi fares.
7. Power Outage Hits Parts of South Mumbai
A major power outage affected several areas in South Mumbai on Thursday night, leaving residents in darkness from 8:00 PM. Restoration efforts began after 9:05 PM following a tripped 33-kilovolt feeder, with power fully restored subsequently.
Stay informed with the latest developments from Mumbai with this comprehensive news roundup.
