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Families in food: Baked and friedSubscriber Only
June 09, 2019 06:30 IST
Bengaluru’s Fatima Bakery’s enduring popularity.
Sun, Jun 09, 2019
Mumbai: As Metro construction noise continues, residents tackle stress and illnessSubscriber Only
September 19, 2018 01:17 IST
According to NEERI report, noise at the Cuffe Parade site exceeded prescribed levels for both day and night. According to their report, the ambient noise levels during the day ranged from 68.5 to 91.9 decibels and during the night from 60.3 to 83.4 decibels.
Wed, Sep 19, 2018
As Metro work progresses in Mumbai, businesses take a hitSubscriber Only
September 18, 2018 02:50 IST
Mumbai is witnessing wide-ranging impact of the unprecedented digging and construction activity on everyday lives, from pollution to real estate markets. The first of a two-part series.
Tue, Sep 18, 2018
Mumbai: To secure Monorail corridor, MMRDA spends more than it earns, RTI revealsSubscriber Only
August 26, 2018 02:35 IST
Documents show that from April to September, 2017, the MMRDA had spent almost twice on security, compared to the revenue earned.
Sun, Aug 26, 2018
Monorail: Panel submits report, deadlock over trip rate likely to be resolved soonSubscriber Only
August 23, 2018 02:36 IST
The report, which was submitted on August 16, has arrived at a trip rate by studying the operation cost of the Delhi Metro and the Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar Metro corridor apart from taking into consideration the existing costs borne by the contractor and the rate analysis of operating the system.
Thu, Aug 23, 2018
CRZ nod for Ambedkar memorial, work to proceedSubscriber Only
August 22, 2018 01:45 IST
The CZMP, a regulatory policy for construction activity in coastal areas, had been delayed for several years and the National Green Tribunal (NGT) had directed the MCZMA to not give clearances to any projects unless the CZMP is approved.
Wed, Aug 22, 2018
Mangrove Cell to submit proposal for conservation of Arabian Sea Humpback WhaleSubscriber Only
August 22, 2018 00:29 IST
The minutes of the Standing Committee of the National Board of Wildlife (NBWL) meeting, conducted on June 13, mentions that the species faces risks from shipping and fishing activities.
Wed, Aug 22, 2018
Maharashtra: Work on building walls to stop enroachment on mangroves beginsSubscriber Only
August 18, 2018 02:02 IST
The Cell will construct walls all along the mangrove forests in Mumbai. The walls will be constructed on the landward side, at a maximum distance of 50 metres from the mangroves.
Sat, Aug 18, 2018
As parents and vets watch, India’s first penguin takes birth on I-DaySubscriber Only
August 17, 2018 01:45 IST
Vets monitored egg through CCTV since July 5; chick’s gender to be ascertained by DNA test.
Fri, Aug 17, 2018
Mumbai metro phase III: First tunnel boring machine likely to stay underground till next yearSubscriber Only
August 16, 2018 00:35 IST
The machine, named Krishna 1, was lowered into the shaft on September 21 last year and it started work on November 10. It was expected to complete the tunneling work by September this year.
Thu, Aug 16, 2018
First ever birth of penguin in India likely this week, Byculla Zoo, city keep fingers crossedSubscriber Only
August 15, 2018 00:29 IST
Flipper, one of the eight Humbolt penguins brought to the Veermata Jijabai Udyan, popularly called the Byculla Zoo, had laid an egg on July 5 after mating with Mr Molt, another of the penguins.
Wed, Aug 15, 2018
MMRDA to redesign Kalanagar flyover, may add deck for river viewSubscriber Only
August 14, 2018 02:33 IST
The MMRDA is also considering making the piers of the flyover fin-shaped with arches instead of regular ones
Tue, Aug 14, 2018
Mumbai: Byculla zoo, not SGNP, to get pair of Asiatic lionsSubscriber Only
August 13, 2018 02:24 IST
In the first phase of renovation, the zoo brought in Humboldt penguins from South Korea in July 2016, leading to more footfalls and increased revenue to the zoo.
Mon, Aug 13, 2018
Matheran: Residents worried as preparation for ropeway construction startsSubscriber Only
August 12, 2018 03:30 IST
While the project was first proposed in 2001 by Vinaychand Kothari, a hotelier from Matheran, it has been delayed over the years.
Sun, Aug 12, 2018
Bharat Petroleum fire: ‘Unsafe to stay near refinery’, residents protestSubscriber Only
August 09, 2018 02:00 IST
Apart from citizens activists too pointed out the risks involved in staying in such an area.
Thu, Aug 09, 2018
Maharashtra has lost more leopards till now than in whole of 2017Subscriber Only
August 06, 2018 02:19 IST
“This year, we found more leopard deaths in the state in just seven months. The animals could have died due to several reasons, like poaching, road accidents or even natural causes,” said Tito Joseph, the programme coordinator, WPSI.
Mon, Aug 06, 2018
Mumbai: Six per cent Metro commuters use app to book ticketsSubscriber Only
August 05, 2018 03:51 IST
According to Mumbai Metro One Private Limited (MMOPL) data, of those who purchase tokens, around 10 per cent purchase through SkiiipQ. Of this, 80 per cent use Paytm and the remaining purchase it through Ridlr. However, only two per cent of smartcard users purchase through the app.
Sun, Aug 05, 2018Single ticket for public transport not until next year, payment mode yet to be decidedSubscriber Only
August 04, 2018 04:14 IST
The MMRDA had proposed to implement the ITS by the year-end, but the MMRDA and the Mumbai Rail Vikas Corp (MRVC), representing Railways, differ on the mode of payment.
Sat, Aug 04, 2018Mumbai Monorail to resume service next monthSubscriber Only
August 04, 2018 03:42 IST
The MMRDA said commuters will not be charged revised fares, and passengers will be able to to travel on the corridor on the original fares of Rs 5-11.
Sat, Aug 04, 2018
Mumbai monorail phase I: MMRDA to shell out more for servicesSubscriber Only
August 02, 2018 02:14 IST
The consortium of Larsen & Toubro-Scomi Engineering (LTSE) has demanded more than five times the earlier trip rate to run the country’s only monorail corridor between Chembur and Wadala.
Thu, Aug 02, 2018
Known to live up to 1,000 years, Baobabs are Mumbai’s ‘green monuments’Subscriber Only
August 01, 2018 02:33 IST
Bearing the scientific name Adansonia digitata and locally known as ‘Gorakh-chinch’, Baobabs holds massive amount of water in its hollow trunk.
Wed, Aug 01, 2018MMRDA plans to double entry and exit points at upcoming Metro stationsSubscriber Only
July 31, 2018 02:18 IST
Questions over the city’s old infrastructure failing to meet the modern day requirements have been raised after 23 people were killed in a stampede at Elphinstone station in September last year.
Tue, Jul 31, 2018Overcrowding on Mumbai Metro One: Increase number of coaches, says MMRDASubscriber Only
July 30, 2018 02:11 IST
Each train can carry 1,500 commuters. With 16 more trips added in the last one year, the metro now carries 24,000 more commuters per day.
Mon, Jul 30, 2018Bandra Kurla Complex: Work on projects to start, MMRDA asks offices to stagger timingsSubscriber Only
July 27, 2018 04:34 IST
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has once again asked offices in the business district to stagger their work timings to avoid traffic gridlocks.
Fri, Jul 27, 2018
Mumbai: JICA likely to fund Metro 4Subscriber Only
July 26, 2018 04:57 IST
The government has been holding talks with the AIIB for the Metro 4 project. During the Chinese bank’s Third Annual Meeting last month, it had been announced that the bank will be funding India’s National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF).
Thu, Jul 26, 2018Journalism of Courage
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