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MMRDA budget: Highest allocation for Authority at Rs 12,157 croreSubscriber Only
March 23, 2018 01:38 IST
Rs 4,700 crore set aside for seven Metro corridors
Fri, Mar 23, 2018
Why the nature park is vital to Mumbai’s environmentSubscriber Only
March 22, 2018 02:22 IST
Spread over 15 hectares, the MNP is home to over 158 varieties of birds, 85 species of butterflies, 30 spider varieties and 32 kinds of reptiles. This wide biodiversity makes it a “natural laboratory” for researchers.
Thu, Mar 22, 2018
Coming up in Mandale, largest Metro car depotSubscriber Only
March 21, 2018 02:24 IST
Currently being constructed by the contractors, a consortium of RCC Infra Ventures Ltd.-MBZ, it is set to have 76 stabling lines on 28 hectares of land. It will have the capacity to stable and maintain around 608 coaches.
Wed, Mar 21, 2018
Dharavi redevelopment project: MNP executive board member opposes move to include nature park in projectSubscriber Only
March 20, 2018 01:34 IST
The proposal is part of a notification issued this month by SVR Srinivas, CEO and Officer on Special Duty, Dharavi Redevelopment Project, SRA, inviting suggestions and objections from the public.
Tue, Mar 20, 2018
Activists oppose debris dumping site at Aarey ColonySubscriber Only
March 18, 2018 03:02 IST
Activists consider it as “double standards” shown by the government.
Sun, Mar 18, 2018
MSRDC to move in at Juhu Koliwada for its casting yardSubscriber Only
March 18, 2018 02:36 IST
In the past residents and activists had raised objection to the construction of a casting yard for the upcoming Metro on the beach
Sun, Mar 18, 2018
Mumbai: Skywalks to link Metro 3 stations to airportSubscriber Only
March 16, 2018 02:13 IST
“The airport operator, Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL), has a masterplan for the area. Above our station, they will be making three levels of basement parking. This way no land will go waste,” said S K Gupta, Director (Projects), MMRC.
Fri, Mar 16, 2018
Coming up: 22-metre-wide road tunnels on Mumbai-Pune routeSubscriber Only
March 15, 2018 03:28 IST
The tunnel will be a part of Missing Link Project, a 19.8-km stretch of 8-laned roads on the MPEW
Thu, Mar 15, 2018
Metro 3 construction: MMRC opens first steel deck for traffic flowSubscriber Only
March 14, 2018 04:38 IST
The 120m x 9m stretch, which includes 1.5 m of pedestrian walkway with handrails, will be a temporary arrangement till the construction of the station is completed.
Wed, Mar 14, 2018MMRDA to adopt PPP model initially for operation, maintenance of Metro corridorsSubscriber Only
March 14, 2018 04:35 IST
We are open to the idea of involving private players in O&M and the strategy is being finalised in consultation with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. We propose to involve a private party, at least to begin with for a few years: U P S Madan, Metropolitan Commissioner, MMRDA
Wed, Mar 14, 2018
Two mangrove parks to come up in MumbaiSubscriber Only
March 14, 2018 04:29 IST
Mumbai’s first mangrove parks will be in Gorai and Dahisar
Wed, Mar 14, 2018
Maharashtra govt proposes to make Samruddhi ‘zero fatality’ corridorSubscriber Only
March 12, 2018 04:44 IST
“The entire corridor will have several tunnels and viaducts... The packages in Nashik and Thane itself will have five tunnels and 17 viaducts. The tunnel connecting Nandgaon Sado in Igatpuri with Fugale in Thane will be the state’s longest tunnel,” said Vivek Nawle, Superintending Engineer (Nodal), MSRDC.
Mon, Mar 12, 2018
‘Mumbai to have 300-km Metro in 5-6 years’, says metropolitan commissionerSubscriber Only
March 12, 2018 02:23 IST
"We will take extra precautions which are required to ensure that the fire incident should not happen, and if at all there is such eventuality we will take whatever precautions needed so there is no loss of life or harm to any person," says
Mon, Mar 12, 2018
Wild side: Mumbai has only six of these treesSubscriber Only
March 12, 2018 01:54 IST
Despite its rarity, Mumbai is home to six Amherstia Nobilis wall — four in the Fort University Campus and two in the zoo. A medium-sized tree with dark ashy-grey bark and dense dark green canopy, it bears crimson coloured flowers yellow at the tip and flat fruits.
Mon, Mar 12, 2018
Metro 3: MSRDC approaches IIT-Bombay for audit of flyoverSubscriber Only
March 10, 2018 04:35 IST
The structural audit will include several tests, like the rebound hammer test and ultrasonic pulse velocity test, to determine the strength of the bridge.
Sat, Mar 10, 2018
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board monitoring air to check toxicitySubscriber Only
March 10, 2018 02:40 IST
Sumaira Abdulali, an air quality expert, said: “The air quality is already poor and incidents like these tend to worsen it. However, authorities are taking it very lightly and no comprehensive or concrete action plan is there to tackle the situation.”
Sat, Mar 10, 2018Monorail corridor: MMRDA faces rakes crisis as it prepares to start service from AprilSubscriber Only
March 08, 2018 03:49 IST
The MMRDA has made a fourth call for bids for operation and maintenance.
Thu, Mar 08, 2018JJ School of Art, IIT to design ITS smart cardSubscriber Only
March 07, 2018 03:46 IST
The MMRDA had launched the competition to design the brand name, logo and the smart card for the ITS in January with a prize money for each category set at Rs 25000 for the winner. The prize for the runner-up was announced as Rs 15,000.
Wed, Mar 07, 2018
After Versova beach, Afroz Shah and his team to clean mangrove patchesSubscriber Only
March 07, 2018 02:16 IST
While the mangrove cell is already undertaking a clean-up drive of the mangroves in different parts of the city, this initiative will also cater to the floating debris in the creek.
Wed, Mar 07, 2018Centre allows MMRDA to drop Make in India rider for rakesSubscriber Only
February 27, 2018 11:18 IST
The MMRDA had earlier proposed to procure 63 trains of six coaches each, to serve these three corridors. Of these, 48 rakes were to be manufactured in India. After finalising the terms with the ADB, the MMRDA now proposes to invite bids soon.
Tue, Feb 27, 2018
Couple sells wildlife pictures to ensure animals in Bandipur Tiger Reserve don’t go thirstySubscriber Only
February 26, 2018 07:31 IST
“We have been travelling across the country for the last 25 years but for the sale we chose pictures from the last three to four years. These are pictures taken from Kanha National Park, Corbett National Park, Ranthambore National Park and even Ladakh,” said Dr P V Subramaniam.
Mon, Feb 26, 2018
Humpback dolphin carcass washes ashore at JuhuSubscriber Only
February 24, 2018 06:25 IST
The dolphin was first spotted on the beach by morning joggers and fishermen who then contacted officials of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM).
Sat, Feb 24, 2018
Mumbai: A year later, Mahim cycle stand waits for takersSubscriber Only
February 23, 2018 05:53 IST
While the cycle stand provides sheltered parking for 48 bicycles, local people said that most of the times, none is parked there.
Fri, Feb 23, 2018
Mumbai: Metro 2B won’t cross Harbour Line twiceSubscriber Only
February 22, 2018 04:36 IST
As per the earlier alignment the elevated corridor crossed over the Harbour Line twice at Mankhurd after crossing over the Sion-Panvel Highway. Now the corridor will go along the Harbour Line after crossing the Highway and will go over the railway land.
Thu, Feb 22, 2018
Flamingo Fest will have to wait for four yearsSubscriber Only
February 21, 2018 02:28 IST
Construction work for Mumbai Trans Harbour Link on at Sewri jetty, no space for crowd
Wed, Feb 21, 2018Journalism of Courage
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