
September 19, 2017 03:16 IST
In a setback to the state government, an expert panel of the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) has sought more information before granting approval for amendment in the environmental clearance for the proposed construction in the Arabian Sea.
Tue, Sep 19, 2017
September 11, 2017 06:05 IST
The labourers need the payments within 15 days. The delay in receiving money they are eligible for leads them to suffer, defeating the very purpose of the Act.
Mon, Sep 11, 2017
September 09, 2017 06:24 IST
“This would reduce the large number of inspections carried out presently. They will file the inspection reports for their respective departments online within 48 hours,” said an official.
Sat, Sep 09, 2017
September 04, 2017 01:39 IST
Authority says it lacks funds to carry out repair work on many cessed buildings
Mon, Sep 04, 2017
September 02, 2017 03:47 IST
Many residents complained that MHADA had been sitting on their repair proposals for years, while in some cases developers had refused to carry out repairs.
Sat, Sep 02, 2017
September 02, 2017 02:45 IST
Even as the Dawoodi Bohra community celebrated Bakri Eid on Friday, relatives of the deceased in the building collapse prepared for their burial at the Nariyalwadi cemetery in Mazgaon.
Sat, Sep 02, 2017
September 02, 2017 02:36 IST
Ravindra Waikar, minister of state for housing, convened a meeting about the dilapidated cessed buildings. He instructed officials that these buildings be vacated and the residents moved to 1,528 transit accommodation provided by the MHADA.
Sat, Sep 02, 2017
September 01, 2017 06:04 IST
With the building built with solid iron beams, the rescue teams found it difficult to cut their way through the structure to find survivors.
Fri, Sep 01, 2017
September 01, 2017 01:47 IST
Many cessed buildings unstable, activists say rules skewed against tenants
Fri, Sep 01, 2017
August 30, 2017 02:09 IST
"The next 48 hours may see very heavy rainfall in Mumbai and suburbs… Precautionary measures include not venturing out unless necessary, electricity supply may be cut down to water-logging, it would be advisable to keep devices charged, stock food"
Wed, Aug 30, 2017
August 25, 2017 02:19 IST
The Shiv Sena, in its complaint, has said many items of women’s apparel bearing this mantra are available in markets in Vile Parle, Santa Cruz and others.
Fri, Aug 25, 2017
August 24, 2017 03:27 IST
In May last year, the civic body had demolished several structures for a road-widening project, including the Shiv Sena shakha at Kalwa Naka and local NCP legislator Jitendra Awhad’s party office. Local Sena leaders said they needed some structure to run the shakha from.
Thu, Aug 24, 2017
August 22, 2017 04:39 IST
The results came as a big setback for the Sena, which was hoping to win between 45 and 54 seats. The Sena had started preparations for the polls months ago with the induction of sitting corporators and leaders from the Congress, NCP and BJP.
Tue, Aug 22, 2017
August 21, 2017 01:19 IST
Around 26 per cent voters exercised their franchise till 1.30 pm. However, the turnout increased in the second half, touching a total of 47 per cent. In 2012, the turnout was 46.99 per cent. The results will be declared on Monday
Mon, Aug 21, 2017
August 18, 2017 04:35 IST
“What action has been taken after the Gorakhpur tragedy? The BJP said strict action (would be taken) but there has been no action so far. It seems it will take action after the death of some more children,” he said.
Fri, Aug 18, 2017
August 17, 2017 01:44 IST
Talking about her agenda for the polls, Shehnaz said she wants the twin-city to be declared drug-free, ensure 24-hour water supply and spread awareness about women’s rights.
Thu, Aug 17, 2017
August 15, 2017 02:05 IST
Mendonca active in area as politician for over three decades.
Tue, Aug 15, 2017
August 14, 2017 03:37 IST
In the 2012 polls, the BJP had emerged as the single largest party with 29 seats.It was followed by the NCP with 27 seats. The Congress and the Sena had won 19 and 14 seats, respectively. The other seats had been bagged by Independants and other parties.
Mon, Aug 14, 2017
August 10, 2017 06:57 IST
Lakhs of Marathas participated in the demonstration, wearing saffron caps or turbans, waving huge saffron flags and sporting badges and stoles emblazoned with Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji.
Thu, Aug 10, 2017
August 10, 2017 04:10 IST
A group of villagers from Kopardi, where a minor Maratha girl was raped and murdered last year setting off series of protests, took part in the rally on Wednesday.
Thu, Aug 10, 2017
August 10, 2017 00:45 IST
For Mira Bhayandar civic polls, the Shiv Sena is going all out to woo the Gujarati community. Some senior leaders of the party have started giving speeches in Gujarati to connect with the community during the poll campaign.
Thu, Aug 10, 2017
August 09, 2017 02:27 IST
More than 50,000 already in Mumbai; thousands of vehicles en route from across state; this is 58th silent protest by the Maratha community seeking reservation in jobs and higher education
Wed, Aug 09, 2017
August 03, 2017 03:27 IST
Party leaders said interested candidates were told one month in advance to learn Marathi. Around 350 aspirants took the written test held recently. “Mira Bhayander area has a non-Marathi population of about 60 per cent.
Thu, Aug 03, 2017
July 18, 2017 02:14 IST
Civic officials said the move is aimed at increasing the safety of penguins and reducing human interventions in the activities at the penguin enclosure.
Tue, Jul 18, 2017
July 17, 2017 01:55 IST
Commercial PAPs are those who stand to lose their business establishments on the ground floor due to a development or infrastructure project. They are entitled to an alternative location for their business.
Mon, Jul 17, 2017




