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On full moon night, volunteers take up position on machans to count animals at SGNPSubscriber Only
May 04, 2018 02:37 IST
It was a wonderful experience to watch the animals come to the watering hole. We were in the ‘recreation’ area and not many animals are found there. But we saw deer, wild boars and several birds. We also sensed the presence of a leopard nearby but couldn’t see it: Snowy Baptista member, Mumbaikars for SGNP
Fri, May 04, 2018
As a safety measure, MMRDA may install platform screen doors for monorailSubscriber Only
May 02, 2018 10:09 IST
Citing an incident where a child’s hand was stuck in the door a few years ago, the report prepared by the Commissioner of Railway Safety stated that the move would prevent such untoward incidents in future.
Wed, May 02, 2018
Coastal Road will be extended to Ghodbunder from Bandra-Versova Sea LinkSubscriber Only
April 30, 2018 02:31 IST
To take up more forest land and open spaces
Mon, Apr 30, 2018
Mumbai: Residents get notice to vacate flats hours after building collapseSubscriber Only
April 27, 2018 04:43 IST
Recently, a building condition survey conducted by the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) had described the building as falling in the “severe” category after surveying 32 flats.
Fri, Apr 27, 2018
Insufficient rakes delay monorail operationSubscriber Only
April 24, 2018 03:46 IST
The rakes require many parts like tyres, motors, handles, seats and air-conditioning systems among others. Other parts such as on-board communication and feeds from train to operation control centre (OCC) are also needed but not on an immediate basis.
Tue, Apr 24, 2018
Study by IIT-Bombay, NGO Sanjay Gandhi park to gauge its contribution to Mumbai’s ecosystemSubscriber Only
April 23, 2018 03:43 IST
Purpose is to place monetary value on services — absorption of carbon dioxide, cleansing oxygen and supplying water
Mon, Apr 23, 2018
ADB approves loan, MMRDA invites bids for rolling stockSubscriber Only
April 20, 2018 02:04 IST
The ADB will provide a loan of Rs 7,396.5 crore, while the NDB will provide Rs 2,347.5 crore for rolling stock, signalling and telecommunication, power supply, tractions, Platform Screen Doors, Automatic Fare Collection machines, lifts and escalators for the three corridors.
Fri, Apr 20, 2018
Draft CRZ notification: Diluted norms benefitting builders, say environmentalistsSubscriber Only
April 20, 2018 01:56 IST
Areas with population density of less than 2,161 per sq km will now be under CRZ-III A. The non development zone (NDZ) for III A will be 50 metres, instead of 200 metres.
Fri, Apr 20, 2018
Escalator to Kandivali bridge stops working; commuters rue as they have to walk 400 m to exit stationSubscriber Only
April 18, 2018 02:44 IST
During the morning rush hour, commuters were allowed only to climb up the narrow staircase and during the evening rush hour it was for climbing down.
Wed, Apr 18, 2018Construction of Metro 2A: MMRDA, BMC talk on relaxing redevelopment plan termsSubscriber Only
April 17, 2018 05:21 IST
The MMRDA is in discussion with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to relax certain “hardships” for the redevelopment of a housing society in Jogeshwari after it approached the Bombay High Court against eviction.
Tue, Apr 17, 2018
Mumbai Metro 3 construction: After complaints, Neeri roped in to study noise levelsSubscriber Only
April 14, 2018 04:56 IST
As part of the study, the team will monitor ambient noise levels at Cuffe Parade, Churchgate, Vidhan Bhavan and Girgaon station sites.
Sat, Apr 14, 2018
Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ route: Metro 3 will be delayed by six months, MMRC tells govtSubscriber Only
April 11, 2018 02:05 IST
The Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ corridor will now begin operations only by June 2021 instead of the proposed December 2020. The delay also means a loss of Rs 4.25 crore per day, which means a total cost overrun of Rs 765 crore.
Wed, Apr 11, 2018
Metro funder ADB doesn’t want Mumbai as centre for arbitrationSubscriber Only
April 10, 2018 01:19 IST
Wants Singapore to be the arbitral centre; state had made it mandatory for all high-worth government contracts to be referred to the arbitral centre in city
Tue, Apr 10, 2018Affordable housing in Mumbai: MMRDA to redo survey on salt pan landsSubscriber Only
April 09, 2018 00:54 IST
Under the new Wetland Rules, 2017, salt pan lands have been exempted and development activities are allowed there, said a senior MMRDA official
Mon, Apr 09, 2018
Board meeting today, MNP inclusion in Dharavi project not on agendaSubscriber Only
April 05, 2018 04:07 IST
The Slum Rehabilitation Authority had issued a notification last month seeking the inclusion of the 16.86 hectares park in the redevelopment project to increase available land.
Thu, Apr 05, 2018
Maharashtra plastic ban: Tough time for fish, meat sellers in Mumbai without alternative optionsSubscriber Only
April 04, 2018 01:29 IST
Maharashtra plastic ban: While the fish sellers say they are not opposed to the ban, they said they want the government to provide them an alternative.
Wed, Apr 04, 2018MMRDA plans elevated network of optic fibre cables along upcoming Metro corridorsSubscriber Only
April 03, 2018 02:12 IST
Will also help generate additional revenue for the Metros, say officials
Tue, Apr 03, 2018
MMRDA: Stainless steel to be used in parts of Ambedkar Memorial to avoid corrosionSubscriber Only
April 02, 2018 02:19 IST
While the MMRDA has allocated a sum of Rs 150 crore for structure in its budget recently, the contractor has begun preliminary work for the memorial.
Mon, Apr 02, 2018
Good Friday: Nature, women’s sufferings themes for Stations of the Cross this yearSubscriber Only
March 31, 2018 02:53 IST
Also known as the Way of the Cross, the practice depicts the last moments of Jesus’ life on earth from the time he was condemned to death till his body was placed in the tomb.
Sat, Mar 31, 2018
Mumbai: Lane named after barrister, but remembered for a murderSubscriber Only
March 29, 2018 02:50 IST
Setalvad lane, a 100-m lane off Napean Sea Road, is mostly remembered as the place that saw one of the most high-profile crimes that grabbed the nation’s attention in 1959.
Thu, Mar 29, 2018
Mumbai: BJP MP Shelar assures support to residents’ demand for underground MetroSubscriber Only
March 26, 2018 02:17 IST
With the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) having started the work on the D N Nagar-Mandale corridor, the BJP MP said the only way ahead is through the judiciary.
Mon, Mar 26, 2018
Mumbai sizzles at 41° CelsiusSubscriber Only
March 26, 2018 02:11 IST
Season's highest temperature in city, second highest in last decade, says IMD.
Mon, Mar 26, 2018
Mumbai: Integrated Ticketing System to make daily commute faster, easierSubscriber Only
March 25, 2018 04:35 IST
Mumbaikars could soon be the first in the country to skip the repeated cash payments for a single trip through the proposed Integrated Ticketing System (ITS), which is expected to be rolled out partially later this year.
Sun, Mar 25, 2018
Versova: Egg shells on beach confirm Olive Ridley nestingSubscriber Only
March 24, 2018 09:04 IST
“No shells were found on the beach on Thursday. However, when our officers dug about a foot deep, they found shells confirming that there has been nesting of these turtles on the beach,” said N Vasudevan, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, state Mangrove Cell.
Sat, Mar 24, 2018
Olive Ridleys return to Versova beach after two decadesSubscriber Only
March 23, 2018 05:12 IST
After a gap of almost 20 years, Olive Ridley turtles appear in Mumbai, on Versova beach. Some experts say this may have to do with a cleaner environment, others warn that the turtles may be in danger in the congested city.
Fri, Mar 23, 2018Journalism of Courage
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