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‘Anything but mithi’, say local residentsSubscriber Only
May 27, 2019 02:28 IST
Mithi is anything but what its name suggests — sweet. Originating at Vihar lake, the Mithi is now covered with water hyacinth, garbage, plastic, sewage, traversing 17.8 km through slums, squatters, industrial and residential complexes of Powai, Saki Naka, Kurla and Vakola before ending at Mahim.
Mon, May 27, 2019
Stuffed animals of a different kind: ‘Taxidermy not only for museums, but for research too’Subscriber Only
May 26, 2019 02:29 IST
The specimens, used mostly for research purposes, are preserved through the ancient art of taxidermy. However, experts feel that the craft is slowly dying with it being confined to museums.
Sun, May 26, 2019
Mumbai North: BJP scored in all 6 Assembly segments; Congress trailed in Marathi, minority areasSubscriber Only
May 26, 2019 02:05 IST
BJP candidate Gopal Shetty’s victory margin of 4,46,247 votes — higher than in 2014 — over Matondkar suggests that he found as much support in the Marathi and minority-dominated Assembly segments as he did in his traditional Gujarati and Marwari voter base.
Sun, May 26, 2019
No bidder for waste-to-energy plant at Deonar, BMC extends tender deadline once againSubscriber Only
May 20, 2019 08:12 IST
The Bombay High Court in April had extended the permission to the BMC to continue dumping of 3,000 metric tonnes of solid waste at Deonar ground till December 31, calling it a last extension.
Mon, May 20, 2019
Mumbai: Main pipeline obstructs storm water drain work in HindmataSubscriber Only
May 16, 2019 03:30 IST
Hindmata junction is among the chronic flood-prone spots in the city during monsoon. Until a decade ago, rainwater at the junction would not recede for hours.
Thu, May 16, 2019
2014 hawkers’ survey lapses, rehabilitation may be hitSubscriber Only
May 14, 2019 10:20 IST
Under the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, the BMC has to conduct such a survey every five years.
Tue, May 14, 2019
Mumbai: 2,765 ‘dangerous’ manholes get protective grillsSubscriber Only
May 08, 2019 02:07 IST
The move comes nearly two years after a doctor died after falling into an open manhole on a flooded road near Prabhadevi. Senior gastroenterologist Dr Deepak Amrapurkar had fallen into the manhole on August 29, 2017.
Wed, May 08, 2019
Mumbai Coastal Road: BMC receives 416 queries on projectSubscriber Only
May 07, 2019 02:39 IST
People who posted queries have sought clarification on additional open space that will be available post reclamation, feasibility and need for the project and studies done by BMC to conclude that Coastal Road is the only solution to Mumbai’s transportation challenges, among others.
Tue, May 07, 2019
Mumbai: Water cuts leave residents harried, many say waiting for hours for just a trickleSubscriber Only
May 04, 2019 02:19 IST
A kilometre from Mount Mary, at Pimpleshwarwadi in Bandra, Mamta Dhuri said the situation was worse in slums. “Here five families are assigned one tap. Sometimes we have to wait for hours to get a pailful.”
Sat, May 04, 2019
Trolled after man slipped into open manhole, BMC to file defamation suitSubscriber Only
May 04, 2019 01:57 IST
Civic body says wrongly targeted as the manhole was located on pvt premises
Sat, May 04, 2019
Flora Fountain Mumbai: Landscaping at final stage, fountain plaza to be fully open in a monthSubscriber Only
May 02, 2019 02:46 IST
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is now working on landscaping, illumination and a 10,000-sq ft plaza around the structure, on the lines of the Trafalgar Square in London.
Thu, May 02, 2019
Mumbai: Two months’ stock in 7 lakes supplying water to citySubscriber Only
May 01, 2019 01:59 IST
At 17.86 per cent, lowest water stock recorded in the last three years
Wed, May 01, 2019Mumbai: 7,854 banners, posters removed by BMCSubscriber Only
April 29, 2019 02:49 IST
In all, the BMC pulled down 7,854 banners and posters from public and private properties since the model code of conduct came into force.
Mon, Apr 29, 2019
Mumbai North: Christians move on from Gopal Shetty’s ‘foreigners’ remark, seek developmentSubscriber Only
April 25, 2019 02:28 IST
Gopal Shetty, in 2018, had reportedly said that while Hindus and Muslims fought together for Independence, Christians, who he described as “angrez” (British), didn’t participate in India’s freedom struggle, angering the community.
Thu, Apr 25, 2019
Funded by social group, ‘poorest’ candidates join poll race in Mumbai Lok Sabha electionsSubscriber Only
April 24, 2019 01:23 IST
Of the eight candidates at the bottom rung economically, Sneha (Sagar) Kale (total assets Rs 1,500), Jatin Harne (total assets Rs 2,082), both transgenders, and Rajesh Dayal (total assets Rs 5,000), who is visually impaired, are affiliated to the Durbal Ghatak Aghadi led by Vilas Rupwate.
Wed, Apr 24, 2019
State-of-the-art video wall, more rain gauges to improve forecast: KS HosalikarSubscriber Only
April 22, 2019 09:53 IST
K S Hosalikar, Deputy Director General, Western Region, IMD, talks about forecasting facilities, localised weather updates and thunderstorm in the state in an interview with The Indian Express.
Mon, Apr 22, 2019
Golden jackal rescued from residential area in Navi MumbaiSubscriber Only
April 18, 2019 01:33 IST
The jackal was spotted by residents, who initially confused it to be a dog. After realising that it was not a dog, they contacted RAWW (Resqink Association of Wildlife Welfare).
Thu, Apr 18, 2019
Leopard cub reunited with mother after 6-day operationSubscriber Only
April 17, 2019 03:12 IST
The forest department team, including range forest officer and a veterinarian, conducted the medical examination of the cubs. The cub was found to be around 30-40 days old weighing two kgs. The postmortem of the other cub revealed the cause of death as starvation.
Wed, Apr 17, 2019
Lok Sabha elections 2019: Demand for selfies galore as ‘Mumbai chi Mulgi’ hits the campaign trail in KandivaliSubscriber Only
April 14, 2019 02:46 IST
The 48-year-old electoral debutante has since also moved to Kandivali (West), shifting base to the constituency she is contesting from in the general elections. Her election office is in Borivali (West).
Sun, Apr 14, 2019
Parties deploy social media warriors to target 18 to 35 age group via Instagram and SnapchatSubscriber Only
April 11, 2019 02:49 IST
With the expanse of social media, politicians are also going beyond sharing updates but using it as an interactive medium.
Thu, Apr 11, 2019
Congress’ Maharashtra unit releases manifesto exclusively for environmentSubscriber Only
April 09, 2019 02:43 IST
Preservation of rich biodiversity of western ghats, comprehensive land and water use policy, ban on import of waste and stopping of discharge of effluents in the river are among the 18-point “environment manifesto” released by the party.
Tue, Apr 09, 2019
Job risky but snake rescuers always ready for distress callsSubscriber Only
April 07, 2019 02:24 IST
As opposed to common belief, snakes also thrive in urban settings, says Priyanka Kadam, founder of Snakebite Healing & Education Society (SHE) and member of the WHO’s Snakebite Envenoming Working Group.
Sun, Apr 07, 2019
Poonam Mahajan declares Rs 1.06-cr assets, down from Rs 108 croreSubscriber Only
April 06, 2019 01:34 IST
In 2014, Mahajan had declared total assets of Rs 108.08 crore, while her immovable assets included a 950-sq ft house in Bhima, Worli, worth Rs 4.5 crore, and 50 per cent stake in another 5,766-sq ft house in Raheja Legend, Worli, worth Rs 22.05 crore.
Sat, Apr 06, 2019
Urmila Matondkar interview: ‘My industry is vulnerable… people called anti-nationals, told to leave’Subscriber Only
April 05, 2019 01:07 IST
"One party believes in creating discontent by separating people on the lines of religion, caste and communities. Then we have another leader (Rahul Gandhi) who is dedicated and rooted"
Fri, Apr 05, 2019
Mumbai: Leopard enters residential area in Marol, rescued after 3 hoursSubscriber Only
April 02, 2019 01:45 IST
A two-year-old male leopard was spotted leaping over a wall into Woodland Crest society, after which it holed itself up below a staircase inside the building.
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