Articles by Linah Baliga
BMC identifies 74 vulnerable landslide-prone areas in Mumbai
Out of 160 landslide-prone areas in the city, the BMC has now identified 74 vulnerable ones, comprising natural hillocks and elevated lands
Updated on Apr 19, 2024 09:39 AM IST
Willingdon Club members want GR on 50 complimentary slots withdrawn
Former BJP corporator Makrand Narwekar roped in to intercede with government; members claim free memberships will alter the club’s culture
Updated on Apr 18, 2024 09:04 AM IST
11 injured after fire breaks out in Malad building
The cause of the fire was due to a short circuit in the electric cabin and was extinguished in a few minutes by the fire brigade
Updated on Apr 17, 2024 08:45 AM IST
Proposed elevated road over Khar Subway was rejected by BMC in 2018
Residents’ groups who have been opposing the proposed project accused the BMC of merely changing its name from a road over bridge to an elevated road
Updated on Apr 16, 2024 09:14 AM IST
City riders fear losing club at Mahalaxmi racecourse as BMC silent over fate
Milan Luthria, chairman of Equitation at the Amateur Riders’ Club said that they had expressed concerns during a meeting with I S Chahal
Updated on Apr 15, 2024 08:49 AM IST
Twin towers to spot flamingos at Malad Creek nearly ready for birdwatchers
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has neared completion of a pair of bird-watching towers at Swatantryaveer Savarkar Udyan, near Chincholi Creek
Updated on Apr 13, 2024 08:58 AM IST
Gokhale bridge, Barfiwala flyover to be merged without floating tender
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) plans to request the existing contractor to engage one of the five contractors recommended by VJTI
Updated on Apr 12, 2024 10:20 AM IST
Coastal road Haji Ali pedestrian underpass flooded during high tide
A civic official from BMC coastal road department when contacted told HT, “Haji Ali Dargah’s seaward side pathway was already submerged with water during high tide and that’s why the vehicular underpass got waterlogged during high tide. The coastal road is on the landward side
Updated on Apr 11, 2024 07:54 AM IST
BMC lists top 10 property holders for unpaid property taxes
BMC lists top 10 property holders in Mumbai pursued for non-payment of taxes, deadline set for May 25 to avoid penalties.
Updated on Apr 11, 2024 07:44 AM IST
Mahim doctor effects the change she wants in city roads from her hospital
On April 6, the roza was broken with a feast inside the hospital premises; those present were drawn from all communities – Muslims, Hindus and Christians
Updated on Apr 10, 2024 08:56 AM IST
Coastal road-sea link gap to be bridged by April 16 on southbound arm
The BMC will launch its most crucial 120-metre girder with a bowstring arch to connect the southbound arm of the coastal road with the Bandra-Worli sea link by April 16 or 17
Updated on Apr 09, 2024 08:04 AM IST
BMC dubs 35 Kurla galas illegal, razes them right before court hearing
The BMC on Saturday demolished 35 of the 100 small-scale units operating in the Bharat Coal compound at Kajupada in Kurla West for allegedly being unauthorised
Updated on Apr 08, 2024 08:36 AM IST
In Mumbai North, Piyush Goyal handed over a citizen’s manifesto
With 17.75 lakh voters, Mumbai North is the largest of the six Lok Sabha constituencies in the city
Updated on Apr 06, 2024 10:01 AM IST
Linah Baliga, Mumbai:
9,000 BMC employees get Re 1 salary after failing to link PAN-Aadhaar
The reason for the anomaly was the employees’ failure to link their PAN and Aadhaar cards before March 31 as mandated by the income tax department.
Updated on Apr 05, 2024 09:14 AM IST
23 illegal medical facilities operate in Govandi-Mankhurd slums
Getting registered is a struggle for these units due to the restrictions imposed by the BMC’s building proposals department
Updated on Apr 04, 2024 09:17 AM IST
BMC clears encroachments from Banganga steps, revives 11 deep stambhs
The architects working on Banganga’s restoration have revived the historic 11 deep stambhs at the Grade 1 heritage precinct
Updated on Apr 03, 2024 09:56 AM IST
3 Mumbai metro contractors asked to pay ₹300 cr for using state land
BMC slaps ₹300 crore property tax bill on Mumbai Metro contractors for using land at Wadala Truck Terminal, contractors plan to challenge the order.
Updated on Apr 02, 2024 09:04 AM IST
BMC fails to retrieve ₹64.60 crore penalty from contractor
The company’s ₹1,687-crore contract was terminated by civic chief and administrator Iqbal Singh Chahal on November 8 last year as it had failed to initiate concretisation work, while the fine was levied in December
Updated on Apr 01, 2024 06:04 AM IST
Jain monk breaks 180-day fast after walking 850km
This was the monk’s 100th Masakshaman Parna (Jain fasting), in which 100 maskhaman fasting was done. For context, 30 days is equal to one maskhaman. The monk - based at Jain Sangh in the Juhu Scheme area of Mumbai - took diksha at the age of 13
Updated on Apr 01, 2024 06:02 AM IST
BMC to get Bandra plot reserved for cemeteries after 8-yr legal battle
The four-acre plot at Bandra Reclamation is reserved for a burial ground each for Muslims and Christians, a crematorium for Hindus and a dispensary
Updated on Mar 30, 2024 09:09 AM IST
Centenarian survives hip joint fracture and brain stroke, after successful surgery
Hundred-year-old Kakubai Chaudhary, with hip joint fracture and brain stroke, underwent successful surgery at United Multispeciality Hospital, Mumbai.
Updated on Mar 29, 2024 07:36 AM IST
Overstaying landslide victims evicted from Kurla school to accommodate EC office
A civic official from L ward said the families were evicted from the Shiv Srishti municipal school in Kurla eight days ago after following due process
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:07 AM IST
Pagdi tenants worried as state govt fails to defend them in court
To address concerns surrounding the alleged reluctance of the state government to act, discussions were held with Rahul Narwekar on Tuesday
Updated on Mar 27, 2024 04:30 PM IST
Campaigns by citizens’ groups seek to boost voter turnout
From Soch Sayani group in Thakur village, Kandivali to the Govandi Citizens’ Welfare Group to V-Citizens Action Network (VCAN), various civil society initiatives are collaborating with the Election Commission of India (ECI) to register voters, install pledge walls and organise camps and competitions among housing societies
Updated on Mar 23, 2024 07:08 AM IST
New BMC chief Gagrani takes stock of rain preparedness on Day 1 in office
Bhushan Gagrani also toured the disaster control room to review emergency measures. He instructed 24 ward officers to be out on the road for desilting works
Updated on Mar 22, 2024 09:33 AM IST
Don't demolish Barfiwala Flyover, raise height to match Gokhale Bridge: Report
The institute said that instead of demolishing the flyover, its slabs could be raised to align it with Gokhale Bridge which was partially opened on February 26
Updated on Mar 21, 2024 09:28 AM IST
Malabar Hill reservoir: BMC seeks intervention of IIT experts from another state
BMC seeks IIT intervention for Malabar Hill reservoir fate due to conflicting expert reports. Reconstruction or repair decision pending.
Updated on Mar 20, 2024 07:14 AM IST
Linah Baliga, Mumbai
Colaba residents, plagued by Sassoon Docks stink for years, gear up for 3rd hearing of PIL
Residents of Colaba filed a PIL against MBPA for improper fish waste treatment at Sassoon Docks. Stench affects health, violating waste management rules.
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 08:22 AM IST
After years of delay, BMC invites ₹60 crore tender for tunnel aquarium at Byculla zoo
Designed to mimic natural marine habitats, the aquarium will immerse visitors in marine life experiences from around the world, incorporating elements such as stones to offer an experience of marine life from various continents
Updated on Mar 18, 2024 07:22 AM IST
BMC gets state nod for ₹60-crore Mahalaxmi temple improvement
BMC approved ₹60 crore for Mahalaxmi temple precinct improvements. Includes new building, connectivity enhancements, and visitor facilities.
Updated on Mar 16, 2024 08:06 AM IST
Linah Baliga, Mumbai