Bharatanatyam

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Shatabdi Hospital at Forefront of Mumbai's TB Treatment Breakthrough

Masterchef with Chef Without Fire for Kids

Chronic Pollution and Traffic Woe

Kathak & Kuchipudi Dance Sabha

Burger & Hot Dog Festival

Shatabdi Hospital at Forefront of Mumbai's TB Treatment Breakthrough

BMC-run Shatabdi Hospital is a key centre in Mumbai's successful rollout of a shorter, six-month treatment regimen (BPaL-M) for drug-resistant Tuberculosis (DR-TB), a significant reduction from the previous 18-24 months. Over 1,000 eligible patients across Mumbai have been started on this high-efficacy regimen since March 2025, with 89 patients already declared cured in the first six months. The involvement of pulmonologists like Dr. Vikas Oswal, who works at the Chembur facility, highlights the ward's crucial role in implementing this game-changing treatment that promises greater patient compliance and improved cure rates for the city's high-burden DR-TB cases.

Monorail's Chembur End Gets New Operator as Power Mech Projects Emerges L1

Chembur's critical Monorail terminus and the entire 19.5-km corridor to Sant Gadge Maharaj Chowk are set for an operational overhaul after Power Mech Projects Ltd. was declared the lowest bidder (L1) for the five-year, ₹296.4 crore Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contract. This decision by the Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited (MMMOCL) is a significant step towards stabilizing the long-troubled line, which terminates in Chembur, by appointing a single private entity to manage all aspects, from train operations to maintenance and signalling, with the explicit aim of boosting reliability and ensuring consistent service for commuters.

Chembur Set for Historic Direct Metro Link to Western Suburbs and Thane

Chembur is on the cusp of a major connectivity revolution as a critical section of the Metro Line 2B (DN Nagar-Mandale) is slated to open in early 2026, with the segment covering the area around Diamond Garden nearing readiness. This phase will bring the first metro services to the eastern suburbs, with the full 23.6-km Line 2B ultimately running through Chembur and providing direct interchange points to the Monorail and Central/Harbour Lines, finally offering a rapid transit alternative to the congested Kurla and Bandra corridors, drastically cutting travel time to the Western suburbs and beyond.

Chronic Pollution and Traffic Woes Emerge as Key BMC Election Flashpoint

With the BMC elections scheduled this month, the long-standing failures of civic governance in Chembur's M-West ward are becoming a central focus, as residents suffer from chronic pollution and severe traffic congestion. The area's proximity to the Deonar dumping ground, industrial emissions, and a boom in unregulated massive redevelopment projects continue to blanket Chembur in dust and poor air, leading to health complaints. Compounding the anger, chronic traffic snarls at major bottlenecks like the road outside the Chembur railway station—exacerbated by infrastructure work and hawker encroachment—highlight the key issues that incumbent and aspiring corporators must now address on the campaign trail.

Chembur Chokes: Severe Air Quality Threat Overshadows Mild Winter Week

Despite the generally dry and mild winter weather over the past week, with temperatures fluctuating between approximately 19°C to 31°C, Chembur has been consistently flagged as an air pollution hotspot in Mumbai. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in areas like Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Nagar has frequently soared into the 'Poor' to 'Severe' categories (e.g., reaching 235-253), significantly higher than the city's average and often topping the pollution charts. This dangerously poor air quality, exacerbated by local industrial emissions (RCF, refineries), the Deonar dumping ground, and heavy construction dust, remains the primary and most concerning environmental news for Chembur residents.

Any day of the week - Between 11 AM to 8 PM

Rifle shooting at Champion's Shooting Range at FitKshetra (near Chhedanagar Gymkhana) Slots of 1 hour each

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Rifle Shooting |1 Player ₹800 -This ticket grants access to a rifle and 20 shots for one individual.

Rifle Shooting | 2 Players ₹1,500 - This ticket grants access to 2 rifles and 40 shots for 2 individuals.

Rifle Shooting | 5 Players ₹3,500 - This ticket grants access to 5 rifles and 100 rounds for 5 individuals.

Rifle Shooting | 10 Players ₹12000 - This ticket grants access to a rifle and a pistol with 20 rounds each for 1 individual

Rifle + Pistol Shooting | 1 Player ₹1,500 -This ticket grants access to a rifle and a pistol with 20 rounds each for 1 individual.

Rifle + Pistol Shooting | 2 Players ₹2,800 -This ticket grants access to 2 rifles and 2 pistols with 40 rounds each for 2 individuals.

From 6th to 12th January - 11 PM

Burger & Hot Dog Festival at The Acres Club (Poolside Cafe)

Call: 022 68541100 /9619593243/ 9619592823

Today - 6 PM Onwards

Bharatanatyam & Mohiniyattam Dance Sabha at The Fine Arts Society

Everyone is Welcome

Today - 7 PM Onwards

Ladies Night at The Acres Club

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On 8th January, Thrusday - 6 PM Onwards

Kathak & Kuchipudi Dance Sabha at The Fine Arts Society

Everyone is Welcome

On 9th January, Friday - 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Art Session for kids at The Acres Club

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On 10th January, Saturday - 4 PM Onwards

Masterchef with Chef Without Fire for Kids, at The Acres Club

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₹500 + taxes (per child)

On 11th January, Sunday - Between 8:30 ΑΜ - 10:30 AM

Join book reading community: Chembur reads, are a group of bibliophiles who meet every Sunday, at Sandu Garden, Chembur. Bring your book and join them, QUIETLY. Follow them on Instagram to know more.