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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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With Navratri, BJP aims to make inroads into Sena-dominated areas of Parel, Lower ParelSign In to read
September 26, 2022 14:22 IST
The BJP has two aims in mind, according to party leadership and experts. One is the long-term goal of capturing the vote bank in Dadar, Parel, Lower Parel, and Worli areas, which are considered the Sena's turf
Thu, Oct 06, 2022
BMC plans facelift of Gateway of India precinct for unhindered viewSign In to read
September 23, 2022 23:59 IST
The civic body will raze these structures and redesign them into a single structure with a minimalist appearance. The single structure will come up beside the footpath and open up the precinct of the national heritage.
Tue, Oct 04, 2022
Dussehra rally: BMC awaits law dept opinion as Sena factions seek Shivaji Park as venueSign In to read
September 21, 2022 00:09 IST
Last week, the BMC had sought legal opinion from its law department regarding permission sought by rival Sena factions to hold the rally at Shivaji Park.
Sun, Sep 25, 2022
What are the illegal alterations to be demolished in Union minister Narayan Rane’s bungalow?Sign In to read
September 20, 2022 18:48 IST
Going by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's notices issued in March, demolition is likely to be carried out on each floor of the eight-storey bungalow in Juhu, except the seventh floor.
Thu, Sep 29, 2022
Changing City: In advanced tertiary treatment plant project, BMC sees solution to reuse wastewaterSign In to read
September 16, 2022 12:34 IST
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has invited tenders for its advanced tertiary treatment plant project where it hopes to recycle and reuse effluent water for potable purposes.
Sat, Sep 17, 2022
BMC razes 2 film studios in Madh for unauthorised constructionSign In to read
September 14, 2022 00:43 IST
On August 26 and 27, BMC issued notices to all studio structures constructed in CRZ without BMC permissions, giving them eight days to submit the requisite permissions.
Wed, Sep 14, 2022
Replacement of Tilak bridge in Dadar to begin construction in OctoberSign In to read
September 13, 2022 19:25 IST
The existing Tilak bridge was declared dilapidated after a structural audit in 2019
Thu, Sep 22, 2022
Civic body restores four heritage pyaus inside Byculla zooSign In to read
September 10, 2022 23:42 IST
In November 2021, the BMC undertook the project of restoring the four pyaus inside Byculla Zoo, named Khimji Mulji Randeria Pyau; Ardeshir Dadyshett Pyaus (2 identical pyaus) and Seth Samaladas Nasidas Pyau, which has now been restored to a water fountain.
Sun, Sep 11, 2022
Changing City: Bridge over Mahim causeway to reduce travel time in MumbaiSign In to read
September 09, 2022 13:50 IST
The new bridge to be built over Mahim Causeway will run between Fishermen Colony in Mahim and the Western Express Highway (WEH).
Tue, Sep 20, 2022
Opposition says reversal of transfer orders under govt pressure, BMC chief deniesSign In to read
September 09, 2022 03:30 IST
The revision orders were issued barely weeks after their transfers. The move is being perceived by the Opposition as indicative of the indecision of the civic administration, apart from the allegation that it is functioning under pressures from senior authorities.
Fri, Sep 09, 2022
Immersion in Dahisar river, activists protestSign In to read
September 08, 2022 00:45 IST
In December 2021, BMC had inaugurated a Rs 246 crore-project for the rejuvenation of Dahisar.
Thu, Sep 08, 2022
BMC floats tenders for construction of new vehicular bridge across Goregaon CreekSign In to read
September 07, 2022 01:12 IST
This is the second bridge planned in the western suburbs this year, apart from a new flyover at JVPD in Andheri. The BMC recently floated tenders for the project, along with tenders for the flyover at JVPD circle.
Mon, Sep 12, 2022
In Madh, Marve and Malad: BMC orders probe to check legality of 49 film studiosSign In to read
September 07, 2022 00:47 IST
Municipal Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal, in a written order on Tuesday, appointed Deputy Municipal Commissioner Harshad Kale as the inquiry officer to look into the alleged illegalities and submit a report within four weeks.
Mon, Sep 12, 2022
Bhendi Bazaar redevelopment project: There were no illegalities as far as permissions are concerned, says BMC chiefSign In to read
September 03, 2022 00:51 IST
In conversation with The Indian Express on Tuesday night, Chahal said, “With respect to technicality, there are no illegalities in the project as far as the BMC is concerned."
Sun, Sep 04, 2022
BMC plans new foot over-bridge near Hindmata in DadarSign In to read
September 02, 2022 21:45 IST
The BMC will begin construction after monsoon and the FOB is expected to be completed in 18 months. The estimated cost of the project is Rs 4.87 crore.
Fri, Sep 02, 2022
Changing City: Coastal Road project to ease woes, change traffic flow in south MumbaiSign In to read
September 02, 2022 14:12 IST
In this new weekly column, The Indian Express gives a closer view of the way urban infrastructure in Mumbai is being reimagined and how these projects will address the needs of Mumbai and help transform the city.
Tue, Sep 13, 2022
Nod to 2,425 applications from mandals, 500 rejectedSign In to read
August 31, 2022 01:11 IST
There has been a 4.5 per cent decrease in the number of applications in 2022 in comparison to the pre-pandemic year of 2019, when BMC had received 3,064 applications.
Wed, Aug 31, 2022
Mumbai Ganesh Chaturthi 2022: From ‘richest’ Ganesha to one who ‘blessed’ a labour strike, 3 famous Ganpati mandals in citySign In to read
August 30, 2022 20:04 IST
The mandals are called GSB Seva Mandal, Andhiricha Raja, Girgaun Cha Raja
Fri, Sep 09, 2022
Traditions on creating idols to their send-off: Three theme-based Ganpati mandals in MumbaiSign In to read
August 30, 2022 19:43 IST
For the past two years, Tejukaya mandal has been making the idol with eco-friendly materials, of paper and water colours only.
Fri, Sep 09, 2022
Mumbai Ganesh Chaturthi 2022: Five of the oldest Ganesh mandals in citySign In to read
August 30, 2022 19:26 IST
Mumbai Ganpati Mandals, Oldest Ganesh Mandals in Mumbai: This Ganesh Utsav, indianexpress.com takes you through the oldest Ganpati mandals in the Maharashtra capital.
Fri, Sep 09, 2022
With one day to go for Ganesh festival, 150 of Mumbai’s 2,925 mandals yet to receive BMC approvalSign In to read
August 30, 2022 12:53 IST
While the number of pandals which obtained permission this year (2,284) is more than the corresponding figure in 2020 and 2021, it is still significantly lower than the 2,615 in 2019.
Tue, Aug 30, 2022
Aadhar card applications reunite 16 individuals with their families in NagpurSign In to read
August 29, 2022 00:54 IST
The 16, including children, senior citizens, disabled children and adults, were separated from their families and went missing over the years with some of them going missing as far as over a decade. They were rehabilitated by NGOs or adopted by new families.
Mon, Aug 29, 2022
Fire brigade to procure portable systems to fight high-rise blazesSign In to read
August 29, 2022 00:43 IST
To act as a stop-gap measure until traditional firefighting system is set up
Mon, Aug 29, 2022
Changing City: Mumbai to reduce solid waste sent to dumping grounds by 1,000 metric tonsSign In to read
August 26, 2022 18:21 IST
The Indian Express begins a weekly column which gives a closer view of the way urban infrastructure in Mumbai is being reimagined and how these projects will address the needs of Mumbai and help transform the city.
Fri, Aug 26, 2022
Mumbai: Declared unsafe in 2014, 19th-century Carnac Bridge might soon be demolished, say official sourcesSign In to read
August 23, 2022 18:18 IST
The Carnac bridge lies between Masjid Bunder and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, and goes over the central railway tracks.
Tue, Aug 23, 2022