Articles by Linah Baliga
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
Updated on Aug 24, 2024 08:59 AM IST