Articles by Linah Baliga
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
Mount Mary Fair: Stall owners reject Cardinal Gracias’s ₹550 per sq ft offer
Cardinal Gracias also stated that any loss incurred by the Basilica due to the reduction of price will be borne by the Archdiocese of Bombay
Updated on Aug 24, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Muslim girls participate in dahi handi, notch up a win for communal harmony
Three Muslim girls—Zara Manihar, 14, her 17-year-old sister Rani, and Shifa Sheikh (20) are set to be part of the dizzy multi-tier human pyramids
Updated on Aug 23, 2024 09:06 AM IST
Parking mafia seizes 5 BMC pay-and-park areas in M East ward
Five pay-and-park areas in Mumbai's M East ward are allegedly controlled by a parking mafia, hindering legal parking and road cleaning efforts
Updated on Aug 22, 2024 08:52 AM IST
Soon, book parking slots in Mumbai online, get realtime status updates
BMC's smart parking initiative in Mumbai will offer real-time updates and online booking for 3,000 parking locations, aiming to reduce congestion and save fuel
Updated on Aug 21, 2024 08:37 AM IST
South Bombay road concretisation to finally begin on October 1
Additional commissioner Abhijit Bangar said that both tenders had been approved: "The work order will be finalised this week and work will begin on October 1.”
Updated on Aug 20, 2024 08:49 AM IST
Kala Ghoda streets to turn ‘walkers-only’ come September
Pritesh Bafna, who designed the project at a cost of ₹5.26 crore in Phase 1, said the approach was one of “minimal intervention with maximum impact”
Updated on Aug 19, 2024 09:09 AM IST
ALMs revived in H West ward after a year
Several pressing issues such as waste disposal, illegal hoardings and stray cattle were raised in the meeting held on August 8
Updated on Aug 12, 2024 07:16 AM IST
BMC unveils draft hoarding policy, sticks to 40 X 40 feet mandate for max size
The guidelines have been formed to ensure safety, prevent clutter and maintain urban aesthetics
Published on Aug 10, 2024 01:54 PM IST
NGOs veto election of citizens in committee
Former BJP corporator urges BMC to invite fresh representatives from NGOs, ALMs, and citizen groups for town vending committee
Updated on Aug 09, 2024 05:09 PM IST
Hotel owner sends 2 men on illegal inspection of choked Borivali sewer, one dead
The mishap took place because the owner of Hotel Tarachand hired “private contractual labourers” to forcefully open a manhole for cleaning, said the BMC
Updated on Aug 09, 2024 08:47 AM IST
Biker falls into drain at Grant Road, survives thanks to no rain
Residents and shopkeepers who rescued Wasim took him to JJ Hospital where he was later discharged after being treated for minor injuries
Updated on Aug 08, 2024 08:50 AM IST