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Linah Baliga
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BMC and MMRCL pass the buck on death of woman who fell into open Andheri drain

The report says that the area where the accident occurred has been under the possession of L&T, MMRCL’s contractor, since 2015

Mumbai, India, Sep 30, 2024: Aappasha Gaikwad, a resident of Andheri, is seen showing a photo of his wife Vimal Gaikwad. Vimal Gaikwad tragically lost her life after falling into an overflowing nullah in the MIDC area of Andheri during heavy rain in Mumbai last week. Mumbai, India, Sep 30, 2024. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Hindustan Times)
Updated on Oct 01, 2024 09:48 AM IST

Missing lid on culvert led to woman’s death in Andheri's Seepz, finds BMC probe

Vimal Gaikwad, 45, died after falling into a stormwater drain in Mumbai due to a missing cover. A committee is investigating the incident

45-year-old Vimal Gaikwad lost her life after falling into an overflowing nullah in the MIDC area of Andheri during heavy rains in Mumbai. (Raju Shinde/HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 30, 2024 09:33 AM IST

Catholic Gymkhana elects new leadership as it embraces modernity

The Gymkhana, which boasts a membership of 3,000 life members, is also stepping into the digital age by adopting cashless transactions through QR codes

Catholic Gymkhana elects new leadership as it embraces modern changes
Updated on Sep 30, 2024 09:24 AM IST

Decline in Mumbai’s revenue post-octroi worrisome, finds Praja report

Mumbai's tax revenues are declining post-octroi abolition, with property tax collections down. Experts call for reforms to improve municipal finances

Mumbai fares better than other cities because the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has a legacy of competent tax and charge collection. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 28, 2024 09:21 AM IST

Why Mumbai went under water on Wednesday: Storm water drains to blame

By all official accounts, it was the overall 257mm rainfall that hit the city which threw all the carefully laid plans out of gear

The intensity of the incessant rainfall was higher in the eastern suburbs of Ghatkopar, Mankhurd, Govandi, LBS Road in Vikhroli and Bhandup, which are considered chronic flooding spots. (Praful Gangurde /HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 27, 2024 09:12 AM IST

Siddhivinayak trust calls viral video on rats in prasad a conspiracy

The temple authorities have asked for a committee at the DCP level to find out if the location of the video was from the temple premises

Siddhivinayak trust calls viral video on rats in prasad a conspiracy
Updated on Sep 25, 2024 09:19 AM IST

BMC’s plan to axe 27 trees for swimming pool in Bandra has residents fuming

The ambitious ₹23-crore project will also halve the size of their playground, which is currently being used by all age groups

The BMC issued the <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>23-crore tender for the construction of the swimming pool in July this year. The pool will be constructed on 30% of the playground area, with the remaining 70% for public use. (Raju Shinde/ Hindustan Times)
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 08:02 AM IST

Bandra restaurant gutted in fire

A fire at Miya Kebabs in Bandra West was quickly contained by firefighters, preventing major damage or injuries. Cause under investigation.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation and early reports indicate it may have been caused by a short circuit or malfunctioning kitchen equipment. (Raju Shinde/HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 07:42 AM IST

47 Mumbai municipal markets to be redeveloped and branded

These efforts aim to not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of the markets but also attract more business, benefiting both vendors and consumers

47 municipal markets to be redeveloped and branded
Updated on Sep 16, 2024 09:13 AM IST

Mumbai coastal road gets nod for phase 2 from Versova to Bhayander

Approvals are now awaited from the ministry of environment, forests and climate change, the Bombay high court, and the forest department

Approvals are now awaited from the ministry of environment, forests and climate change, the Bombay high court, and the forest department, including for mangrove patches. (Photo by Bachchan Kumar/ HT PHOTO) (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 14, 2024 10:05 AM IST

BMC moots 100 crore seafood market in JB Nagar; will break ground in September

“The market will be designed along the lines of the Waterfront Market in Dubai. It will create an environment for local traders to grow and thrive,” BMC said

The market is meant to aid local fishermen.(HT File Photo)
Updated on Sep 12, 2024 09:43 AM IST

Mumbai Coastal Road: Work on parks and promenade to start in November

The move will add nearly 70 hectares of open space divided into three separate zones and including nine parks stretching from Priyadarshini Park to Worli

Around 70% of the open space will have green cover, while the remaining 30% area will be paved with walkways, cycle tracks and a 7.5-km promenade. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 10, 2024 09:04 AM IST

Bandra’s Mount Mary Fair: 30 stalls empty, high rents deter vendors

Long-time fairgoers and stall owners believe the fair is losing its charm, as rising costs and new methods of stall allocation have discouraged some vendors

In a first, 30 stalls empty at Bandra’s Mount Mary Fair
Updated on Sep 09, 2024 09:19 AM IST

Fire in Kamala Mills' Times Tower: Second mishap in 7 years; no lessons learnt

A severe Level-2 fire broke out at Times Tower, Mumbai, early Friday, causing significant damage but no casualties. Investigations ongoing

The fire brigade deployed around 50 personnel with breathing apparatus sets to access the offices, which had to be forcibly opened. The fire originated from a short circuit in the electric duct and eventually spread to the sixth and eighth floors. (Photo by Raju Shinde/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 09:18 AM IST

Fire engulfs multi-storey Times Tower in Lower Parel's Kamala Mills, none hurt

The fire affected the electric duct running from the third to the seventh floor of the building. As the incident occurred in the early hours, no one was injured

The fire's rapid spread was fuelled by the aluminium composite panel (ACP) cladding in the building's ducting.(Yogesh Naik)
Published on Sep 06, 2024 10:58 AM IST

BMC to relocate 750 slums in the way of tunnel under Sanjay Gandhi National Park

The GMLR project is an ambitious initiative aimed at improving connectivity between Goregaon and Mulund. A key part of this project is a 4.7-km tunnel

Mumbai, India - September 05, 2024: As new road is being built the residents of the Slum area of Amer nager Mulund West will be relocated ,in Mumbai,in Mumbai, India, on, Thursday, September 05, 2024. ( Praful Gangurde /HT Photo )
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 09:23 AM IST

1.5-year-old girl killed, mother injured, as house partially collapses in Chembur

A tragic incident occurred on Wednesday in Chembur, where a 1.5-year-old girl lost her life and her mother sustained injuries after part of a house collapsed on them. The incident took place in Saraswati Gully, in a chawl near Ekata Mitra Mandal on PL Lokhande Marg in Chembur (West)

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Updated on Sep 05, 2024 07:44 AM IST

Concreting of Mumbai’s roads to be completed before May 2025

Starting October 1, Mumbai will accelerate cement-concreting on 701 km of roads, aiming for completion by May 31, with strict oversight on quality and timelines

BMC departmental work on concrete Andheri Kurla Road near Chakala metro station. (Aalok Soni/HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 04, 2024 09:47 AM IST

Developers’ body calls for removal of ‘corrupt’ BMC official Vinayak Vispute

Over 100 developers accused Vinayak Vispute, BMC assistant commissioner, of demanding bribes and delaying projects. They seek his removal

Developers’ body calls for removal of ‘corrupt’ BMC official Vinayak Vispute
Updated on Sep 03, 2024 09:38 AM IST

BMC disconnects water, power to 70 illegal hotels near Mumbai airport

BMC’s L Ward in Kurla, Mumbai, targets 70 illegal hotels near the airport, cutting off utilities and planning demolitions to combat unauthorized establishments

Dhanaji Herlekar, assistant commissioner of L Ward, confirmed that action had been taken against 70 such establishments, most of which are located around Saki Naka and LBS Road (Hindustan Times)
Updated on Sep 02, 2024 09:27 AM IST

30 out of 65 structures demolished for Chincholi Bunder road widening in Malad

BMC demolished 30 structures for widening Chincholi Bunder Road in Malad West from 14-16m to 18.3m to ease traffic and address waterlogging between SV Road and Link Road.

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Updated on Aug 31, 2024 07:58 AM IST

BMC will enforce 2-day ban on animal slaughter and meat sale amid Paryushan Parv

The BMC will close Deonar abattoir on September 4 and 7 during the Paryushan festival, following a Bombay HC directive on a Jain trust's plea for a meat ban

The Deonar abattoir, run by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will remain shut for two days on September 4 and 7.(Representative image)
Updated on Aug 31, 2024 09:29 AM IST

BMC urge devotees to be cautious during Ganesha processions on 13 dangerous bridges in city

BMC urges caution for Ganesha devotees crossing 13 deteriorating railway bridges in Mumbai. Avoid excessive weight, loudspeakers, and delays; follow police and BMC directions.

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Updated on Aug 31, 2024 07:14 AM IST

65 families dishoused after Kailash Prabhat CHS razed to Ground Zero

Around 65 families were forcibly evicted and their homes demolished by the BMC despite contesting the C1 classification of their building. Many now face uncertain futures.

Kailash Prabhat CHS was razed to the ground on August 2 (Satish Bate/ HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 30, 2024 09:26 AM IST

BMC to address 10 dilapidated bridges needing major repairs following VJTI report

The bridges include the Jog flyover in Andheri East, Kala Nagar flyover in Bandra East, Bhagwan Swami Narayan flyover in Chunnabhatti, and Annabhau Sathe flyover in Chembur

The Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute’s report said the Jog flyover in Andheri East is in a precarious condition and recommended repairing it within a month. (Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times)
Updated on Aug 29, 2024 10:48 AM IST

Many candidates are hafta collectors: Unions

Ahead of BMC elections, hawker unions allege unfair representation and corruption. They claim "hafta collectors" are posing as candidates and boycott the process.

Hawkers on the footpath outside Dadar station area.
Updated on Aug 28, 2024 08:26 AM IST

Meet David Fernandes: The visionary behind a Govinda Pathak from Jogeshwari

David Anthony Fernandes, a 46-year-old govinda with a passion for community and tradition, is the founder member of the Jai Jawan Govinda Pathak from Jogeshwari

Meet David Fernandes: The visionary behind a Govinda Pathak
Updated on Aug 28, 2024 09:04 AM IST

Harried Mumbai Port Authority tenants see hope after meeting with Sonowal

In response, the minister asked them to present a fresh proposal in 15 days, along the lines of a “compromise formula” arrived at in 1994 over tenancy rights

Harried MbPA tenants see hope after meeting with minister
Updated on Aug 27, 2024 08:59 AM IST

Draft policy on hoardings ignores climate, environment and safety concerns, say activists

Watchdog Foundation, an NGO comprising advocate Godfrey Pimenta, Nicholas Almeida and Vivienne D’Souza, has recommended that the BMC ban banners and hoardings near fully grown trees

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Updated on Aug 26, 2024 10:46 AM IST

BMC shows ‘discrepancy’ in computing Mahalaxmi Racecourse plot for theme park

BMC issued a notification by the chief engineer of its development department, which failed to specify the correct area for the proposed theme park plot

Mumbai, India. Jan 27,2024 - Maharashtra government and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) proposed a theme park at the racecourse, which is spread over 120 acres in South Mumbai. Jan 27,2024 (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 24, 2024 08:59 AM IST
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