Articles by Shreya Jachak
Heatwave continues till Thursday 8.30am, temp may lower
गुरुवार तक हीटवेव अलर्ट जारी, तापमान 36°C तक पहुंचने की उम्मीद। अगले दिनों में न्यूनतम तापमान 25°C तक बढ़ सकता है।
Published on Mar 13, 2025 07:58 AM IST
It’s a match! JJ Hospital helps trans women find their voice
Dr Nerurkar, an ENT surgeon with Bombay Hospital, specialises in Wendler Glottoplasty, a type of gender-affirming voice surgery for trans women. She is also one of 13 doctors from across the globe who established the International Association of TransVoice Surgeons
Published on Mar 13, 2025 06:34 AM IST
22-year-old motorcyclist dies from injuries after Andheri gas pipeline fire triggered by leak
In a statement, MGL attributed the incident to “JCB impact during unauthorised, uncontrolled digging,” which led to a gas leak in the supply pipeline running through the middle of the road
Published on Mar 11, 2025 08:26 AM IST
Haemophilia patients in state helpless as medication runs outs
Maharashtra haemophilia patients face medicine shortages, forcing travel to Gujarat for treatment, risking health and demanding urgent government action.
Published on Mar 10, 2025 07:51 AM IST
City braces for heatwave as temperatures expected to soar past 38°C
Mumbai and nearby Thane, Raigad face a heatwave with temperatures exceeding 38°C. IMD issues a yellow alert; residents advised to stay hydrated.
Published on Mar 09, 2025 07:52 AM IST
BMC fines road concreting contractor for damaging tree roots
BMC penalizes a contractor ₹20,000 for damaging tree roots during road work, marking the first action against NGT guideline violations.
Published on Mar 07, 2025 08:56 AM IST
Warmer days ahead with max temperature between 35-38 degree Celsius
On Tuesday, the Santacruz observatory, the city’s baseline weather station, recorded maximum temperature of 36.8 degree Celsius, which was 3.8 degree above normal, while the temperature on Monday was 35.3 degree.
Published on Mar 05, 2025 09:48 AM IST
BMC conducts emergency tree survey to prevent tree fall in summer
BMC initiates 'Dead Dangerous Tree' survey to identify weakened trees due to concretisation, prioritizing areas affected by road work.
Published on Mar 04, 2025 08:20 AM IST
MGL offers relief to city bakers to transition to cleaner fuels
As part of this initiative, MGL has waived a security deposit of ₹97 lakh and committed to setting up new gas pipelines and meters at no cost to the businesses. This move significantly reduces the financial burden on bakers, who had been concerned about the transition expenses
Published on Mar 01, 2025 08:08 AM IST
Bakers seek more time, subsidies to switch to cleaner fuel
Bakeries in Mumbai seek a one-year extension and subsidies from BMC to switch to cleaner fuel amid financial challenges and high setup costs.
Published on Feb 28, 2025 08:06 AM IST
Seven acres of mangroves reclaimed in Borivali, says BMC preliminary observation
The official action came after a series of complaints by local activists of the New Link Road Residents Forum beginning February 12
Published on Feb 27, 2025 07:50 AM IST
Authorities crack down on pharma firms amid ban on addictive opioids
Officials inspected National Pharmaceuticals and Maxwell Life Sciences, both of which produce Tapentadol and Carisoprodol. The move is part of a broader effort to curb the illegal export of these drugs after evidence emerged of their misuse in countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, and Ivory Coast
Published on Feb 26, 2025 08:08 AM IST
Heatwave in city, it’s the hottest Feb day since 2017
MUMBAI: Santacruz hit 38.7°C, a heatwave alert issued as temperatures soar. Advisory to stay hydrated and indoors; slight relief expected Thursday.
Published on Feb 26, 2025 08:04 AM IST
In Uttan, residents try to move a mountain
Residents have approached the NGT to get the dumping ground relocated – 26 fires in 5 years, and smoke and toxic air is putting lives at risk
Published on Feb 24, 2025 07:36 AM IST
Temperatures set to rise in the city
MUMBAI: Maximum temperatures rose from 33.4°C to 37.2°C this week, with fluctuations linked to seasonal changes, says IMD's Sunil Kamble.
Published on Feb 23, 2025 07:50 AM IST
Lives in balance as Aarogya mitras continue indefinite strike
There are 1,600-odd aarogya mitras employed in Maharashtra, in 104 network hospitals in Thane, and 75 public and private network hospitals in Mumbai. Their demands include fair wages, annual salary increments and proper leave policies
Published on Feb 21, 2025 08:24 AM IST
MBMC gives residential buildings green retrofittings in pilot project
For the pilot, AKAH implemented solutions in one residential building, three slums, and three civic schools without structural changes.
Updated on Feb 20, 2025 11:26 AM IST
Dharavi residents protest survey, voice demands
Around 100 residents gathered at a public meeting on Dharavi main road in Mahim East, opposing the Adani Group-led Dharavi Redevelopment Project.
Published on Feb 18, 2025 08:14 AM IST
Aarogya Mitras to go on indefinite strike from today demanding wage hike
Maharashtra Aarogya Mitras will strike indefinitely from Tuesday, demanding wage hikes, claiming their skilled work is undervalued as unskilled labor.
Published on Feb 18, 2025 08:06 AM IST
DNB students of Cooper Hospital struggle for already approved stipend hike
Dr Jawalgekar also pointed out the disparities in the appointment letters of doctors. While Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of Surgery (MS) students are appointed as resident medical officers (RMOs), DNB students are sometimes appointed as house officers or registrars
Published on Feb 17, 2025 07:10 AM IST
Mumbai continues to see warmer days, mostly moderate AQI
Mumbai's IMD recorded a high of 36.1°C, 4.5°C above normal, due to seasonal changes and wind patterns. AQI stands at 130, moderate overall.
Published on Feb 16, 2025 07:42 AM IST
Spooked by RBI ban, New India Co-op Bank customers throng branches
All requests for withdrawal of funds were turned down, with banners at branch gates saying deposits would be paid back in around 90 days
Published on Feb 15, 2025 07:54 AM IST
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Childhood cancer survivors share inspiring journeys to help rebuild kids’ lives
Held at Tata Memorial Hospital in Parel East, the event served as a platform for children and their families to share their journeys, offering encouragement and strength to one another. Through stories of resilience and determination
Published on Feb 13, 2025 07:38 AM IST
₹20 crore and all hope lost in 2nd Oshiwara furniture market fire
The Mumbai fire brigade is still investigating the cause of the level 2 (medium emergency fire), which began around 11.30 am on Tuesday
Published on Feb 12, 2025 07:22 AM IST
Residents of Bandra Govt Colony slum protest against relocation
MUMBAI: Bandra East slum residents protest relocation to Malad, fearing loss of livelihoods and inadequate living conditions in new SRA buildings.
Published on Feb 10, 2025 06:40 AM IST
Organ donors urge citizens to save lives
Varsha Kavishkar, 58, shares her liver donation journey at an awareness event, highlighting the need for more organ donors to save lives.
Published on Feb 08, 2025 08:42 AM IST
Ghatkopar records ‘very poor’ air quality
On Friday, the city recorded an overall air quality index of 155, with Ghatkopar in the ‘very poor’ category with an AQI of 303, as per the 4pm report released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Published on Feb 08, 2025 08:02 AM IST
₹7,380-crore boost for health infrastructure in BMC budget
The ₹7,380.44 crore allocation is 13.95% more than last year, at ₹6,350.53 crore. Of the total allocation, ₹5,207.70 crore has been provided as revenue expenditure and ₹2,172.73 crore as capital expenditure
Published on Feb 05, 2025 08:30 AM IST
Shivaji Park to sprout grass to curb dust pollution
Residents say similar experiments have failed and the MPCB is merely resurrecting an earlier beautification plan
Published on Feb 04, 2025 08:04 AM IST
Elusive Himalayan fish rediscovered after 87 years
MUMBAI: The Chel Snakehead, a rare fish thought lost in India, has been rediscovered in North Bengal after 85 years, prompting further conservation studies.
Published on Feb 01, 2025 07:04 AM IST