Sat Sep 14 11:57:25 UTC 2024: ## Mumbai News Roundup: Eid Holiday Rescheduled, Fire Incident, Weather Update and More

**Mumbai, September 15, 2024:** The city of Mumbai saw a flurry of events over the weekend, from the rescheduling of the Eid-e-Milad holiday to a fire incident that resulted in injuries, and the ongoing Ganesh Chaturthi festivities. Here’s a breakdown of the key news:

**Eid-e-Milad Holiday Rescheduled:** Following a request from the local Muslim community, the Maharashtra government has moved the official Eid-e-Milad holiday in Mumbai from September 16 to September 18. This shift allows for the Eid processions to take place on September 18, following the conclusion of Ganesh Chaturthi’s Anant Chaturdashi on September 17.

**Fire Incident in Ghatkopar:** A fire broke out early Saturday in the Ramabai Ambedkar Magasvargiya housing society in Ghatkopar, injuring 13 people. Over 90 residents were safely rescued by the Mumbai Fire Brigade, and the injured were transported to Rajawadi Hospital for treatment. While eight of the injured have been discharged, five remain hospitalized in stable condition.

**Mumbai Weather: Expect Light Rain:** The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts generally cloudy skies and light rain for Mumbai today, September 15. The city is expected to experience light showers with temperatures ranging from 31°C to 25°C. Varying levels of rainfall are expected throughout the week.

**Other Key News:**

* **Ganesh Chaturthi Immersion:** Over 23,000 Ganesh idols were immersed in the Arabian Sea and artificial ponds on Saturday, marking the seventh day of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
* **Impersonation Robbery:** Mumbai Police arrested five individuals for impersonating officers and robbing a man of Rs 5 lakhs. The incident occurred on September 8 when the victim was depositing money at a Canara Bank ATM.
* **Journalist Vijay Vaidya Passes Away:** Renowned journalist Vijay Vaidya passed away on Saturday morning at the age of 82. He was known for his significant contributions to Marathi journalism, including his work with newspapers like ‘Sakal’ and ‘Navakal’.
* **New Doppler Radars:** The IMD will inaugurate four new Doppler radars for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region on September 14th. These advanced weather detection systems provide 2-3 hours of advance warning for weather conditions.
* **Renaming of Port Blair:** Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed his support for the renaming of Port Blair to ‘Sri Vijaya Puram’.
* **Soyabean Farmer Benefit:** Fadnavis also highlighted the positive impact of the recent increase in import duty on raw and refined oil for soyabean farmers.
* **Knife Attack in Bhandup:** A 33-year-old man attacked his friend with a knife after she stopped communicating with him. Both were hospitalized, with the accused in critical condition.
* **Fire in Ghatkopar Building:** Thirteen people suffered from smoke suffocation after a fire broke out in the electric meter room of Shanti Sagar Building in Ghatkopar. The fire was extinguished quickly, but caused significant smoke and led to the evacuation of 80 to 90 residents.

Stay tuned for further updates on these developments and other Mumbai news.

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