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Maharashtra elections: BJP-Sena eye Dharavi, Congress bastion that withstood ‘Modi wave’ in 2014Subscriber Only
October 16, 2019 00:03 IST
In 2014, when the ‘Modi wave’ struck and many big names from the Congress-NCP alliance failed to retain their assembly seats, Dharavi was one of the five constituencies in Mumbai in which the Congress could not be unseated.
Wed, Oct 16, 2019
Mumbai: Redevelopment not an issue this poll season in DharaviSubscriber Only
October 13, 2019 02:15 IST
Slum dwellers and small-scale traders feel cheated as nothing has changed since 2004 when the first revamp of Dharavi was planned. Some say that now redevelopment is not even a election issue.
Sun, Oct 13, 2019
Maharashtra polls: BJP, Cong woo north Indian voters as 36 lakh migrants likely to be key in MumbaiSubscriber Only
October 11, 2019 02:12 IST
On October 21, the 36 lakh migrants from the Hindi heartland — who constitute nearly a third of Mumbai's population — will once again play a crucial role in deciding the fate of several candidates in Mumbai, especially at Kalina, Chandivali, Malad, Kandivali, Borivali and Dahisar constituencies.
Fri, Oct 11, 2019
Aarey: Activists seek permission to visit car shed site to verify MMRCL claim on felling treesSubscriber Only
October 09, 2019 01:38 IST
In its statement on Monday, MMRCL had said that they have already felled 2,141 trees and now only 44 trees remain to be cut. ‘Save Aarey’ campaigners said it was being done to mislead citizens that there is no point in protesting anymore.
Wed, Oct 09, 2019
Explained: The fight over Mumbai’s Aarey ColonySubscriber Only
October 08, 2019 01:50 IST
The SC has stopped further cutting of trees on a plot where the Mumbai Metro wants to build a car shed. Government says the site is the most convenient; Bombay HC has rejected the arguments of activists.
Tue, Oct 08, 2019
‘Save Aarey’ supporters threaten to boycott pollsSubscriber Only
October 06, 2019 03:31 IST
Several protesters were allegedly manhandled by the police, while at least 29 were arrested on Saturday.
Sun, Oct 06, 2019
Maharashtra assembly polls: 11 sitting and former BMC corporators bag ticketsSubscriber Only
October 04, 2019 05:27 IST
Till Thursday, political parties have in their lists of candidates included the names of six sitting and five former corporators. Friday is last day for filing nominations. In comparison, 14 sitting and ex-corporators had contested the 2014 Assembly polls, of whom five won.
Fri, Oct 04, 2019
Maharashtra assembly polls: Aaditya Thackeray files nomination after Shiv Sena’s show of strengthSubscriber Only
October 04, 2019 05:08 IST
The 29-year-old Yuva Sena chief has declared himself to be a businessman with movable assets valued at Rs 13.02 crore.
Fri, Oct 04, 2019
‘Save Aarey’ campaign turns into rallying point for political partiesSubscriber Only
October 03, 2019 02:59 IST
Except the BJP, which has maintained that the car depot in Aarey Colony would be in the interest of the city, its ally Shiv Sena, opposition parties Congress, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Samajwadi Party, have all gatecrashed the ‘Save Aarey’ movement.
Thu, Oct 03, 2019
Declared ODF in 2017, Mumbai still short of 1 lakh public toiletsSubscriber Only
October 02, 2019 05:57 IST
As per estimates, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has to construct more than one lakh toilet seats to meet the existing deficit.
Wed, Oct 02, 2019
Mumbai’s long road to ODFSubscriber Only
October 01, 2019 05:04 IST
A BMC drive had found 118 open defecation spots across the city which, it says, have been eliminated by mitigation measures; The Indian Express visits four such locations where open defecation continues unabated.
Tue, Oct 01, 2019
Byculla zoo revamp: Mumbai civic body to set up sewage treatment plant to meet water needsSubscriber Only
September 27, 2019 02:15 IST
As part of the revamp, the BMC has also planned special enclosures for exotic animals on seven acres of the Mafatlal Mill compound, which was handed over to the civic body.
Fri, Sep 27, 2019
Mumbai: Her address posted on social media, Save Aarey petitioner approaches policeSubscriber Only
September 24, 2019 03:50 IST
Amrita Bhattacharjee, one of the petitioners in a legal challenge mounted by activists against the Metro carshed, wrote to Dindoshi police station after her residential address was exposed on social media, along with a message referring to her as a “hypocrite”.
Tue, Sep 24, 2019
Mumbai: BMC dumps thermocol, fish sellers in civic markets to get ‘eco-friendly’ plastic iceboxesSubscriber Only
September 23, 2019 02:38 IST
The BMC will transfer the money directly into the accounts of fish sellers under the direct benefit transfer (DBT) scheme for buying plastic containers that are approved by the environment department.
Mon, Sep 23, 2019
Mumbai: BMC to install bio toilets in all 24 wardsSubscriber Only
September 21, 2019 00:58 IST
The BMC’s Standing Committee on Thursday cleared a proposal to purchase bio-toilets worth Rs 2.39 crore.
Sat, Sep 21, 2019
Mumbai: Online battle over Aarey car shed gets uglySubscriber Only
September 18, 2019 01:42 IST
Since August 29, when the Tree Authority gave permission to fell 2,185 trees and transplant 461 to other locations, new hashtags have emerged, with the battle threatening to get ugly as trolls took over.
Wed, Sep 18, 2019
‘Aarey a jewel in Mumbai, no other city has such biodiversity inside its limits’: Environmentalist Stalin DSubscriber Only
September 16, 2019 01:57 IST
While Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) has said that Aarey is the only option for constructing a car-shed, environmentalists crusading against building the facility say it is a matter of will.
Mon, Sep 16, 2019
Proposed car-shed clean and green, activists are missing wood for the trees: Mumbai Metro, BMCSubscriber Only
September 10, 2019 04:47 IST
Bombay HC clearance, smaller carbon footprint, compensatory afforestation, low cost: Officials defend Aarey choice, activists see red.
Tue, Sep 10, 2019
Mumbai Metro Line 3 not feasible without Aarey carshed: MMRCL head at heated debateSubscriber Only
September 10, 2019 00:58 IST
Municipal Commissioner Praveen Pardeshi, a director in MMRCL, who was also present at the event, reiterated that Aarey was the only option for the carshed.
Tue, Sep 10, 2019
Mumbai: BMC mulls artificial ponds to keep overflowing water from Powai, Vihar lakes away from MithiSubscriber Only
September 06, 2019 16:19 IST
Civic officials said that by diverting the excess water from the lakes to artificial holding ponds built either at Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) or Aarey, the river’s water level may be controlled.
Fri, Sep 06, 2019
Metro carshed in Aarey Milk Colony: Activist questions BMC’s estimate of land compensationSubscriber Only
September 06, 2019 01:46 IST
Activist Zoru Bhathena said the report of a Technical Committee formed by the state government to find an alternative space for the proposed Metro carshed shows that shifting the project Kanjurmarg will cost Rs 750 crore.
Fri, Sep 06, 2019Rs 113-Cr contract to install railings, bollards: BMC to probe allegations of malpracticesSubscriber Only
September 04, 2019 01:43 IST
Many prospective bidders had complained that the civic body had added a clause to favour certain contractors. Their main contention was the condition that required them to submit a specific design sample of railings and bollards even before the opening of tender documents submitted by prospective bidders.
Wed, Sep 04, 2019
‘Tree Authority backstabbed us’: Mumbai protesters to form ‘longest human chain’Subscriber Only
September 01, 2019 02:58 IST
Amrita Bhattacharjee from Aarey Conservation Group told The Sunday Express: “People are angry with the government as they did not take cognizance of any of our 82,000 suggestions... It is heartening to see many young people coming forward for Aarey.”
Sun, Sep 01, 2019
Aarey carshed: Two experts resign, say Tree Authority panel didn’t hear our recommendationsSubscriber Only
September 01, 2019 02:46 IST
Stating that she did not endorse the decision of cutting the trees, Kumar alleged that due process was not followed for the assessment of the site in Aarey Colony.
Sun, Sep 01, 2019
Procedures laid down by Bombay HC not followed on clearing plan to fell trees for Aarey colony: ActivistSubscriber Only
August 31, 2019 01:53 IST
On Thursday, the proposal of cutting and transplanting of 2646 trees for proposed Metro carshed of Metro 3 line was passed after voting.
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