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Sassoon Dock: Day after dead whale shark found, officials say its fins missingSubscriber Only
August 14, 2020 00:16 IST
On Wednesday morning, fishermen at the Sassoon Dock in Colaba informed the police about the dead whale shark, which had been cut into pieces for sale even before the state fisheries department officials reached the dock.
Fri, Aug 14, 2020
Mumbai: Endangered 25-foot whale shark found at Sassoon Dock, two bookedSubscriber Only
August 13, 2020 01:47 IST
The 25-foot female whale shark was illegally caught by a fishing trawler and abandoned at the dock, officials said after preliminary probe. It had been cut into pieces for sale even before the state fisheries department officials reached the dock.
Thu, Aug 13, 2020
Four leopards captured in Nashik; total 11 in captivity since July 2Subscriber Only
August 10, 2020 01:50 IST
Meanwhile, with an aim to educate villagers on how to co-exist with leopards, the Forest department will soon launch a year-long programme, named ‘living with leopards’. A similar programme was implemented in Junnar, Akola and Mumbai.
Mon, Aug 10, 2020
Mumbai: Over 50% water stock in 7 lakes after 3 days of moderate rainSubscriber Only
August 10, 2020 00:26 IST
A total of 191,976 million litres of water, which means water supply worth one-and-a-half months, was added to the seven lakes following the incessant and heavy rainfall along the west coast, including Mumbai and Thane.
Mon, Aug 10, 2020
Leopard spotted in Andheri, cameras & trap cages installedSubscriber Only
August 10, 2020 00:18 IST
Rescue teams from Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) and the state forest department scanned the area that is lined with abandoned warehouses, small industrial units and a few residential buildings.
Mon, Aug 10, 2020
Maharashtra: State nod to declare 2,011 sq km Angria Bank as protected area, Centre’s approval awaitedSubscriber Only
August 08, 2020 03:25 IST
Uddhav Thackeray, meanwhile, said that from now on, development projects will be approved only after conducting drone surveys and receiving environment impact assessment reports.
Sat, Aug 08, 2020
As BMC chops trees to clear roads, experts say replant uprooted ones wherever possibleSubscriber Only
August 08, 2020 02:48 IST
BMC could have saved many trees if scientific pruning exercise and risk assessment had been undertaken before the monsoon, said Vaibhav Raje, who runs Treecotech that provides arboriculture services.
Sat, Aug 08, 2020
14-day home quarantine for all domestic flyers: BMCSubscriber Only
August 08, 2020 02:07 IST
The letter comes in the backdrop of the BMC's decision to deny the request of Bihar IPS officer Vinay Tiwari, who arrived in the city on Sunday to probe actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death case, seeking exemption from 14-day home quarantine.
Sat, Aug 08, 2020
Mumbai: Water recedes in flooded areas as city receives light showers, intensity to reduce further: IMDSubscriber Only
August 07, 2020 01:56 IST
“Strong south westerly/westerly monsoonal flow over the Arabian Sea with winds speed reaching up to 60-70 kmph along and off the west coast at lower tropospheric levels is likely to continue to prevail during the next two days,” said IMD.
Fri, Aug 07, 2020
Massive flooding and destruction after heavy rain, strong winds batter MumbaiSubscriber Only
August 06, 2020 04:48 IST
Breaking its "all-time" record of the highest 24-hour rain in August, the Colaba observatory recorded 293.8 mm rain ending at 8:30 pm on Wednesday -- highest in 46 years. The Colaba observatory was set up in 1841, while the archive data is available from 1974.
Thu, Aug 06, 2020
Mumbai records over 2,319 mm rain, surpasses season’s averageSubscriber Only
August 06, 2020 04:20 IST
As per the 24 hours forecast issued at 2 pm on Wednesday, heavy to very heavy rain is “very likely” in Mumbai city and suburbs with the possibility of extremely heavy rain at isolated places.
Thu, Aug 06, 2020
Mumbai: Over 268 mm rainfall recorded in 24 hours; red alert todaySubscriber Only
August 05, 2020 03:51 IST
The weather bureau has extended the red alert (to take action) and said isolated places in the city would continue to receive “extremely heavy” rainfall on Wednesday.
Wed, Aug 05, 2020
Mumbai: From tomorrow, all shops can remain open every day on both sides of roadSubscriber Only
August 04, 2020 04:01 IST
All non-essential markets, market areas and shops will remain open from 9 am to 7 pm, the civic body said in a circular issued on Monday.
Tue, Aug 04, 2020
Intense rainfall likely in Mumbai over next 48 hours, IMD issues red alertSubscriber Only
August 03, 2020 22:09 IST
An orange alert has been issued for Thursday with heavy to very heavy rain predicted at isolated places in Mumbai.
Tue, Aug 04, 2020
16 Dharavi residents donate plasma, BMC planning second screening camp at slum sprawlSubscriber Only
August 02, 2020 04:51 IST
A total of 181 residents of Dharavi, who had recovered from the viral disease, had attended the six-day screening camp. With the success of its first camp, the civic body is planning to organise a second such camp in the slum sprawl.
Sun, Aug 02, 2020
IMD predicts heavy rain in Mumbai tomorrow; orange alert for August 5Subscriber Only
August 01, 2020 01:16 IST
A bulletin issued by IMD stated: Due to convergence of strong lower-level winds over the west coast, widespread rainfall with isolated heavy to very heavy falls are most likely along the west coast during the next five days.
Sat, Aug 01, 2020
Mumbai civic body announces 20% cut in water supply from August 5Subscriber Only
August 01, 2020 00:40 IST
The city requires 4,200 million litres of water daily (MLD) of which the BMC supplies 3,800 MLD. On Friday, the total water stock in the seven lakes was recorded at 4.99 lakh million litres, which is 34.49 per cent of the full capacity of the reservoirs.
Sat, Aug 01, 2020
Leopard ‘suspected’ to be behind five deaths caught in NashikSubscriber Only
July 30, 2020 03:38 IST
The team suspects the animal might be the elusive leopard responsible for the attacks. The leopard's scat and swab samples were sent to Hyderabad's Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), for DNA confirmation.
Thu, Jul 30, 2020
Mumbai: Overnight showers lead to water logging, heavy rain likely for 48 hoursSubscriber Only
July 29, 2020 02:44 IST
Following two days of heavy to moderate rain in the city, Tulsi lake – one of the seven lakes that supply water to Mumbai – started overflowing on Tuesday morning. This is the first of the seven lakes to have started overflowing this monsoon.
Wed, Jul 29, 2020
Waterlogging in Mumbai, rain to continueSubscriber Only
July 27, 2020 23:04 IST
The IMD's Santacruz weather station recorded “heavy rain” (100.7 mm) in 24 hours ending at 8.30 am on Monday, while the Colaba station recorded 60.4 mm of rain.
Mon, Jul 27, 2020
Mumbai: 9 from Dharavi donate plasma at Sion hospitalSubscriber Only
July 27, 2020 03:02 IST
They were the first batch of recovered patients who were identified as being fit to donate plasma during a first-of-its-kind screening camp in progress in Dharavi.
Mon, Jul 27, 2020After screening camp at Dharavi; BMC lists 29 people for plasma donationSubscriber Only
July 25, 2020 01:25 IST
Meanwhile, the civic body on Friday began rapid antigen tests for frontline workers, including police officers, solid waste management staff, medicos and volunteers. The jumbo antigen testing drive is set up across 24 administrative wards in the city.
Sat, Jul 25, 2020
Mumbai: Screening camp for plasma donors organised in DharaviSubscriber Only
July 24, 2020 01:33 IST
Besides collecting samples, the doctors at the camp noted down the detailed medical history of the prospective donors and physically examined them. The samples will be screened for infectious diseases like HIV and Hepatitis and those testing negative will be asked to donate plasma.
Fri, Jul 24, 2020
Maharashtra: State-run rescue centre for beached marine animals comes up at AiroliSubscriber Only
July 23, 2020 03:18 IST
To be inaugurated on July 26 the response unit at Airoli’s Coastal and Marine Biodiversity Centre is equipped with one 1,000 litre tank, five 500 litre water tanks, an operation table, medicines and medical equipment, besides visiting veterinarians.
Thu, Jul 23, 2020Mumbai civic body plans to fell, transplant 1,961 trees to execute projectsSubscriber Only
July 22, 2020 02:49 IST
Development projects at 19 sites, including Metro-related works, construction of buildings and flyovers as well as expansion of railway lines, require tree felling and transplantation.
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