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Pratip Acharya
Pratip Acharya is a journalist based in Mumbai and he reports and writes on urban governance, civic affairs, city politics and environment for the Indian Express (IE). Pratip started his career with the Times of India at Kolkata in 2014, following which, he relocated to Mumbai in 2016 and since then, he has worked with the English dailies, The Free Press Journal and Hindustan Times before joining IE. Some of the major assignments that Pratip has covered so far include, the Loksabha elections of 2014 and 2019, the West Bengal assembly elections of 2016, the Maharashtra assembly elections in 2019. Besides this, Pratip has done ground reporting during the covid-19, since the breakout of the pandemic in 2020
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As UNESCO honours historic Maratha forts, 5 in Mumbai crumble in silence despite storied military legacySubscriber Only
September 13, 2025 16:19 IST
In July, UNESCO granted World Heritage status to 12 forts under the ‘Maratha Military Landscape of India’. While 11 of them are located in Maharashtra, five of Mumbai’s six forts remain neglected or encroached upon, awaiting funds, vision, and political will.
Sun, Sep 14, 2025
From sponge park to bioswale, Mumbai civic body proposes Rs 12,000 crore plan to combat flooding
September 13, 2025 14:38 IST
BMC's blueprint aims to re-engineer the city’s aging drainage infrastructure and enhance its climate resilience
Sat, Sep 13, 2025
Food packets to discarded posters: BMC removes 1 lakh kg waste from Azad Maidan
September 02, 2025 22:32 IST
Besides this, the BMC’s data show that 466 sanitation workers were deployed by the authorities during this period for clearing the piles of waste.
Tue, Sep 02, 2025
‘Inflation, increasing artificial ponds’: BMC spending on logistics for Ganeshotsav sees steady rise
September 01, 2025 22:59 IST
The officials said that expenditure related to erection of stage, barricades and lighting have also increased in the past few years.
Tue, Sep 02, 2025
BMC moots ambitious plan to prevent floating waste from entering Mumbai’s waterbodies
August 30, 2025 21:39 IST
The overall cost of this project is pegged at Rs 22 crore at an average cost of Rs 3.6 crore per river or nullah.
Sat, Aug 30, 2025
Mumbai to get Singapore-styled bird park at Nahur, BMC floats Rs 166 crore tender
August 29, 2025 17:47 IST
The aviary is being planned on the lines of Singapore’s Jurong Bird Park.
Sat, Aug 30, 2025
Building collapse: Focus on illegal constructions in eco-sensitive zone in Vasai-Virar
August 28, 2025 22:49 IST
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Fri, Aug 29, 2025
Colaba, Churchgate and Nariman Point now among areas ‘highly vulnerable’ to flooding as Mumbai wards in high risk zone rise from 11 in 2005 to 13 now: Study
August 27, 2025 08:24 IST
Over 60% population living in high-vulnerability zones driven by climate change, poor infra, vanishing mangroves
Wed, Aug 27, 2025
First time since independence, Mumbai’s Mahim fort to get a new lease of life
August 23, 2025 20:44 IST
The BMC has appointed conservation architect Vikas Dilawari for the restoration project. Speaking with the Indian Express, Dilawari said that the existing structure will not be altered by any means.
Sat, Aug 23, 2025
Changing City: Come 2026, a new wider and longer Sion bridge that will ease vehicular movement in central Mumbai
August 22, 2025 16:52 IST
A structural audit in 2019 indicated that the old bridge in the area was in a precarious condition. Following this, the Mumbai civic body decided to replace it with a new structure.
Sat, Aug 23, 2025
Heavy showers replenish Mumbai’s water stock to 95% of capacity; supply to last over a year
August 22, 2025 11:38 IST
Data from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation shows that the overall water stock rose by nearly five per cent points in the past week, with three lakes recording 100% stock.
Fri, Aug 22, 2025
Flooding in City: BMC plans to widen drainage system in Mumbai and improve carrying capacity of pumps at HindMata
August 21, 2025 00:08 IST
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‘Climate change acts like a steroid, good network of early warning systems only way out’: experts as Mumbai records over 900 mm of rainfall in 4 daysSubscriber Only
August 20, 2025 11:36 IST
Mumbai's Santacruz observatory recorded 944 mm of rainfall, and the Colaba observatory witnessed 461.8 mm of rainfall until August 19.
Wed, Aug 20, 2025
Rs 15,048 crore allocated to contain urban flooding, but multiple areas inundatedSubscriber Only
August 20, 2025 00:11 IST
The BMC in its climate budget for the financial year 2025-26 had earmarked Rs 15,048 crore for urban flooding and water resource management--accounting for 88 per cent of the overall climate budget and 20 per cent of BMC's overall annual civic budget of Rs 74,400 crore.
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Water level in Mithi nears danger mark, BMC & NDRF evacuate residentsSubscriber Only
August 19, 2025 21:14 IST
However, civic officials have maintained that the incomplete desilting work was not the sole cause of concern that led to swelling up of the water level.
Tue, Aug 19, 2025
Among areas inundated junction where BMC spent Rs 130 crore for pumping stationSubscriber Only
August 18, 2025 22:51 IST
Civic officials: Dewatering pumps fully functional, will inquire cause of waterlogging
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August 17, 2025 18:52 IST
Powai, Fort, Borivali areas record above 100 mm rainfall in the last 24 hours.
Sun, Aug 17, 2025
Mumbai’s new coastal road promenade: what is it all about and how can residents access it?Subscriber Only
August 14, 2025 15:09 IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the 5.5-km-long promenade of the Mumbai Coastal Road on Thursday afternoon. It will be thrown open to the public on Independence Day.
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Independence Day gift for citizens — second sea-view promenade on Mumbai Coastal RoadSubscriber Only
August 13, 2025 21:12 IST
According to officials, the 7.5 km-long coastal road promenade will be opened in two phases.
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IMD issues yellow alert for Mumbai, adjoining regions as rain set to returnSubscriber Only
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In its forecast, the weather bureau has maintained that Mumbai along with its adjoining districts will experience light to moderate rainfall along with thunderstorms and gusty winds.
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August 11, 2025 19:10 IST
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BMC begins taxing commercial units in Mumbai slums, issues property tax bills worth Rs 7.39 croreSubscriber Only
August 09, 2025 18:43 IST
The BMC aims to generate around Rs 700 crore from this new tax, as more than 30 per cent of slum properties are commercial units.
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Why BMC plans to demolish 7yr old MTNL bridge at Goregaon and what will come up there?Subscriber Only
August 08, 2025 17:31 IST
The MTNL flyover in Goregaon became operational in 2018. It is now set to be demolished to make way for the second phase of the Mumbai Coastal Road Project.
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Mumbai’s first ever public gymkhana to come up at Fort, BMC floats Rs 33-crore tenderSubscriber Only
August 07, 2025 20:42 IST
This will be the first ever gymkhana in Mumbai accessible for common citizens unlike the existing ones which allow only exclusive members.
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CM weighs in for pigeons: ‘BMC to explore controlled feeding of pigeons, no plan to reopen kabootarkhanas immediately’ says GagraniSubscriber Only
August 06, 2025 00:23 IST
The BMC had earlier acted on the Bombay High Court’s July 30 order directing the civic body to curb “illegal” and “defiant” feeding of pigeons in public areas such as Dadar West, citing health hazards like fungal infections and respiratory issues
Wed, Aug 06, 2025
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