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Eeshanpriya MS
Eeshanpriya is a Special Correspondent with the The Indian Express' Mumbai bureau. She covers the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), reporting specifically on urban policy across disciplines of politics, governance, urban deprivation, finance, public health, history and heritage, and environment. She has over seven years of experience working as a journalist. She a Master's degree in Political Science, and graduated from Asian College of Journalism, Chennai. She has previously worked with The Hindustan Times, The Asian Age, and Free Press Journal.
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PM Modi’s visit: Mumbai’s makeover and bright future central themes at MMRDA groundsSubscriber Only
January 19, 2023 15:16 IST
Seating arrangements have been made for at least 75,000 people at the MMRDA grounds in Bandra Kurla Complex.
Fri, Jan 20, 2023
Devendra Fadnavis slams Oppn for staking claim to projects to be inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi in MumbaiSubscriber Only
January 18, 2023 16:43 IST
During the inspection, Devendra Fadnavis slammed the Opposition for claiming that the BJP was unduly trying to take credit for projects that were not undertaken by its regime.
Thu, Jan 19, 2023
In countdown to PM Modi’s visit, BJP and Sena factions ramp up civic poll pitchSubscriber Only
January 18, 2023 05:21 IST
Last November, BJP started its public rallies ‘Jaagar Mumbaicha’ (awakening Mumbai) and announced that rallies would be held in all 36 assembly constituencies in the city in the first phase, after which they would be organised ward wise.
Thu, Jan 19, 2023
Row over railway line: Velsao residents fume as Goa administration, RVNL authorities miss site inspectionSubscriber Only
January 13, 2023 22:49 IST
Following the protests, the Goa police had announced a joint site inspection on Friday morning, stating the Deputy Collector of Goa along with RVNL officials would be present to speak to the residents.
Sat, Jan 14, 2023
For years, Goa village residents have been opposed to double-tracking of Hospet-Vasco Da Gama rail lineSubscriber Only
January 13, 2023 02:36 IST
Residents have opposed the project, as they believe it will facilitate more coal transportation.
Fri, Jan 13, 2023
Protests in Goa village over Railways service track, work put on holdSubscriber Only
January 12, 2023 03:19 IST
The work, which started over a week ago, was halted by the state police amid protests at the site Wednesday “to preserve law and order” in the village. Officials said the work has been put on hold until a joint site inspection is conducted by RVNL and the Deputy Collector's office Friday.
Tue, Jan 17, 2023
‘Laying double track for freight trains’: No permission taken from us, says Goa village, panchayat sends stop work notice to RVNLSubscriber Only
January 11, 2023 01:54 IST
The panchayat of Velsao village and the owners of the land where the construction work began eight days ago, have deemed it unauthorised, as the land is privately owned and no settlement or agreement has taken place with its owners, said local residents.
Wed, Jan 11, 2023
In Jalgaon, minister seeks law against Love Jihad in next session of legislatureSubscriber Only
January 08, 2023 00:09 IST
Since last November, Maharashtra has seen over 30 public rallies under Hindu Jan Aakrosh Morcha, held by organisations like Hindu Janajagruti Samiti, Sanathan Sanstha and Shiv Pratishthan.
Mon, Jan 16, 2023
Maharashtra interfaith marriage panel got sole Muslim member after another nominee dropped outSubscriber Only
January 05, 2023 04:18 IST
Pirzade was named a member on the committee after the original choice, advocate Yogesh Deshpande, resigned from the committee citing personal and professional commitments.
Sun, Jan 15, 2023
Fishing boats gutted in fire at Mumbai jetty, fishermen seek compensation from stateSubscriber Only
January 04, 2023 00:27 IST
Four traditional fishing boats, also called gillnet fishing boats, and fishing equipment such as nets and the gear for repair of nets as well as boats parked at the jetty at Cuffe Parade Koliwada in Badhwar Park in south Mumbai were gutted in a fire at 2 am on Tuesday. Two other boats were considerably […]
Wed, Jan 04, 2023
BMC to restore Grant Road’s century old municipal workshop that was once used as a tram yardSubscriber Only
January 03, 2023 23:01 IST
The BMC has now proposed the restoration of three buildings in the compound of the municipal workshop at a cost of Rs 7,08 crore. The work will be undertaken by the heritage department of the civic body.
Wed, Jan 04, 2023
Uddhav joined hands with people who Balasaheb spent his life fighting: NaddaSubscriber Only
January 02, 2023 16:43 IST
Calling the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance unnatural, he added, “It has been given an apt reply, as there is no MVA government in Maharashtra now, but it is the Eknath Shinde-Devendra Fadnavis-led government that is driving Maharashtra toward development.”
Tue, Jan 03, 2023
Art Street: Mulund bridge in Mumbai’s Eastern Suburbs gets decked up in ‘green’Subscriber Only
December 31, 2022 15:56 IST
The flora and fauna painting on Mulund bridge was based on the theme of nature, owing to its proximity of the area to the eastern side of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park. The makeover is part of the project for the aesthetic enhancement of 11 bridges in the Eastern Suburbs of Mumbai.
Mon, Jan 02, 2023
Godse poster in Nagpur: Cong protests, Oppn raises issue in AssemblySubscriber Only
December 30, 2022 03:37 IST
Congress leader Prafulla Godadhe led a protest in Mumbai on Thursday against the board bearing Godse's face and a saffron-coloured flag with a gun printed on it. He said the protest objected to the “glorification of Mahatma Gandhi's killer” and violence.
Fri, Dec 30, 2022
Actress Tunisha Sharma ‘suicide’: After Kadam, Mahajan raises ‘love jihad’ angle; Oppn slams BJPSubscriber Only
December 26, 2022 17:44 IST
Police on Sunday arrested actor Sheezan Khan, who was Tunisha’s partner, for abetment to suicide. Following this, Maharashtra's Minister for Sport and Youth Welfare Girish Mahajan on Monday said, "It has come to fore that it's a case of love jihad. Such instances are increasing day by day and there should be a stringent law against it.”
Thu, Jan 05, 2023
Maharashtra govt using Disha Salian case to deflect questions: MVA decries ‘subterfuge’Subscriber Only
December 24, 2022 02:52 IST
The BJP has claimed that the Salian death is not a political issue and if new evidence is available, the state government is duty-bound to investigate.
Sat, Dec 24, 2022
Eyeing future wars, both Shinde Sena-BJP & MVA claim first blood in rural poll battleSubscriber Only
December 22, 2022 19:36 IST
After the outcome of Maharashtra gram panchayat polls, which are not fought on party lines, the ruling Shinde Sena-BJP and Opposition MVA have vied with each other to claim victory
Fri, Dec 23, 2022
MVA puts up united front against govt, seeks Governor’s removalSubscriber Only
December 18, 2022 01:38 IST
This is the first time the MVA has put up an united front in front of the public since it lost power in June.
Mon, Dec 19, 2022
Hundreds of protesters join MVA morcha from various parts of MaharashtraSubscriber Only
December 18, 2022 01:24 IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly, NCP’s Ajit Pawar, and state Congress president Nana Patole marched at the head of the rally, followed by MLA Aaditya Thackeray.
Mon, Dec 19, 2022
On Kobad Ghandy book row, BJP sticks to its guns: ‘Naxalism won’t be tolerated’Subscriber Only
December 17, 2022 05:45 IST
The Maharashtra government wants to dissociate itself from all traces of Leftist ideology while presenting its own image as strong and decisive, say experts.
Sat, Dec 17, 2022
Maharashtra govt may reverse MVA decision to set up aquarium at Worli Dairy plot in South MumbaiSubscriber Only
December 16, 2022 16:17 IST
The state government has decided to form a special committee to assess the land use of the Worli dairy plot, a senior civic official said.
Fri, Dec 16, 2022
Intercaste out, panel will track only interfaith marriages, says MaharashtraSubscriber Only
December 16, 2022 04:00 IST
The new GR stated that the panel had been renamed ‘Interfaith Marriage-Family Coordination Committee (state level)’ and “it was under the government’s consideration to amend the committee that was set up”.
Thu, Dec 29, 2022
Translator of Kobad Ghandy’s book criticises decision to withdraw awardSubscriber Only
December 16, 2022 02:52 IST
Translator Anagha Lele said she did not take up the work of the book due to personal or ideological reasons, but as part of her profession.
Wed, Dec 28, 2022
Panel on interfaith marriage: Women’s organisations call for public burning of GR copySubscriber Only
December 16, 2022 00:55 IST
It added, "In reality, the platform that the government wants to create for coordination between families and married women betrays the government's true intention. It is the use of government machinery to interfere in the private lives of individuals..."
Sun, Dec 18, 2022
‘With Walkar’s murder, we saw what happens in such cases… need mechanism to protect (women)’: Mangal Prabha LodhaSubscriber Only
December 15, 2022 07:00 IST
Women and Child Development Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha will lead the Maharashtra government's panel on intercaste and interfaith marriages.
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