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Trans-harbour link: More firms were keen,had sought extensionSubscriber Only
March 21, 2012 00:46 IST
Besides the consortia that submitted proposals to build the much-delayed Sewri-Nhava Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link,three more companies were keen on the project and had requested for more time to prepare and submit the pre-qualification bids.
Wed, Mar 21, 2012
Plot payment: Jet Air wants more timeSubscriber Only
March 19, 2012 01:45 IST
Cash-strapped airline scouting for partners for the BKC land purchased in 2008.
Mon, Mar 19, 2012Work on 6-km stretch sees another extensionSubscriber Only
March 16, 2012 00:48 IST
More than five years and after an investment of Rs 350 crore,the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority has still not been able to complete the rejuvenation of a 6-kilometre stretch of the Mithi River and has now extended the deadline for the fifth time.
Fri, Mar 16, 2012Four years on,Kanjur Marg business hub yet to take offSubscriber Only
March 15, 2012 06:45 IST
Four years after the idea was first proposed by the citys development authority,the possibility of having a business district in Kanjur Marg in the near future seems bleak as the state government has been sitting on the proposal despite having given an in-principle nod to hand over land for the project.
Thu, Mar 15, 2012Land acquisition,rehab may slow down Metro lineSubscriber Only
March 12, 2012 01:25 IST
If the Charkop-Bandra-Mankhurd Metro rail line is constructed as an elevated corridor as planned,the project is likely to face several impediments in land acquisition and rehabilitation of the people it affects.
Mon, Mar 12, 2012Last right of way hurdle clearedSubscriber Only
March 09, 2012 01:46 IST
Barley five months before Monorails scheduled deadline for completion of basic infrastructure,the development body implementing the project has overcome the last hurdle related to land acquisition for the Chembur-Wadala corridor.
Fri, Mar 09, 2012
Religious structures in way of key infrastructure projectsSubscriber Only
March 06, 2012 01:09 IST
Bureaucratic delays,funding problems,slum removal,environmental objections and land shortage are not the only hurdles in the path of infrastructure projects in the city.
Tue, Mar 06, 2012A monk of mathematical puzzles,memory and focusSubscriber Only
March 05, 2012 01:08 IST
At 22,he is a wizard at maths,has a stellar memory and sharp focus. He could have been a sought-after corporate talent drawing a six-figure salary.
Mon, Mar 05, 2012MIAL to build three stations near airportSubscriber Only
March 05, 2012 00:48 IST
Mumbai International Airport Limited has agreed to chip in for the construction of the Colaba-Bandra-Seepz Metro rail.
Mon, Mar 05, 2012Centre could bear 15% of project costSubscriber Only
February 28, 2012 01:47 IST
In an important step towards the proposed fully-underground Colaba-Bandra-Seepz Metro rail corridor,Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority officials held a meeting with the Central government officials on Monday to finalise the project plan and finances.
Tue, Feb 28, 2012
Five months on,BEST fails to detect cause of substation fireSubscriber Only
February 27, 2012 03:02 IST
Nearly five months after a fire at the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply & Transport undertakings Backbay substation caused South Mumbais worst power outage in a decade,officials are yet to ascertain the exact cause of the incident.
Mon, Feb 27, 2012
Now,right of way hurdle to delay Metro projectSubscriber Only
February 27, 2012 02:58 IST
While the citys development authority is rushing to complete the long-awaited Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar Metro corridor,there are still some hurdles that could slacken the pace of the project.
Mon, Feb 27, 2012MMRDA to seek Centre help for funding part of Metro line 3 projectSubscriber Only
February 22, 2012 06:42 IST
Officials from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority will meet representatives of the Central government next week to discuss securing financial assistance for the construction of the costly Colaba-Bandra-Seepz Metro rail corridor.
Wed, Feb 22, 2012Citizen candidates groups gear up for next pollsSubscriber Only
February 20, 2012 01:58 IST
Undeterred by the dismal response in the 2012 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls,citizen candidates groups are determined to be in the fray for the next elections and are focusing on ways to popularise themselves and the concept of a citizens candidate over the next five years.
Mon, Feb 20, 2012Over 80 citizens candidates but many feel concept ruinedSubscriber Only
February 15, 2012 03:47 IST
Its the first time that Mumbai has over 80 citizens candidates contesting the civic elections,but many fear that a good concept has been ruined.
Wed, Feb 15, 2012Citizens candidates race against time,fundsSubscriber Only
February 15, 2012 03:10 IST
With one eye on the watch and other on the fat wad of leaflets yet to be distributed,Vasant Rane,contesting from the Mumbai 227 platform from ward number 185,was taking long strides through his ward from Shivaji Park to Prabhadevi,scrambling to cover as many houses as possible on Tuesday.
Wed, Feb 15, 2012Faced with stiff competition,citizens candidates have a tough battle aheadSubscriber Only
February 13, 2012 03:15 IST
The upcoming civic election is going to be a tough fight with political parties having pitted strong candidates against them and competition from other citizens candidates likely to eat into their votes.
Mon, Feb 13, 2012Threats,lures: Citizens candidates say parties forcing them outSubscriber Only
February 09, 2012 03:40 IST
Some citizens candidates contesting polls alleged that political parties are coercing them.
Thu, Feb 09, 2012Mumbai 227 left with barely 59 candidatesSubscriber Only
February 08, 2012 02:54 IST
Being unable to live up to its hype,Mumbai 227 the largest citizen candidates platform for the upcoming civic elections has seen the number of its candidates slide from about 85 just a fortnight ago to 59.
Wed, Feb 08, 2012This ward grapples with lack of space,inadequate drainageSubscriber Only
February 08, 2012 00:21 IST
Haphazard construction activity,lack of space for pedestrians and inadequate drainage are some of the basic problems F South struggles with.
Wed, Feb 08, 2012This ward in the heart of city struggles to keep streets cleanSubscriber Only
February 07, 2012 03:57 IST
Located in the heart of Mumbai,the F North Ward is a mix of upper middle class apartments and slums. The ward has to deal with issues such as improper collection of garbage,encroachments by hawkers and drainage problems.
Tue, Feb 07, 2012
Not the BEST track recordSubscriber Only
February 06, 2012 03:26 IST
While all eyes are on the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporations accident record and employee wellness measures,data shows that Mumbais public transport agencys record of accidents is only a shade better.
Mon, Feb 06, 2012Amid real estate boom,health hazards & traffic snarlsSubscriber Only
February 06, 2012 03:12 IST
Over the past five years,the G South ward has been characterised by rapid construction activity with erstwhile mill lands being converted to commercial complexes,new highrises coming up and chawls and slums being redeveloped.
Mon, Feb 06, 2012G: Slums abound amid constructionSubscriber Only
February 06, 2012 03:09 IST
Where Sena-MNS politicsscores over civic issues.
Mon, Feb 06, 2012
Recycling DriveSubscriber Only
February 05, 2012 01:24 IST
Does your weekly garbage often include Tetra Pak cartons? Instead of disposing them,you could collect these,hand them over to the nearest Sahakari Bhandar store and help save trees.
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