Reply affidavit on behalf of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in the matter of Gavhan Koliwada Matsyavyavsayik Sahakari Sanstha Maryadit Vs City & Industrial Development Corporation & Others dated 28/01/2025. City & Industrial Development Corporation submitted a proposal for CRZ clearance for the construction of coastal road from …
Over 10 lakh residents of buildings and tenements on private forest land in the city and million others all over the state have got the backing of the government. On Monday, Johny Joseph, chief secretary to the government of Maharashtra, reportedly accepted the suggestions of Hillside Residents
Mumbai, November 24 Litterbugs in the city will not be able to rest easy. Despite all odds, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation wants to continue with its
Maharashtra is one of the most urbanized and progressive States in the country and the State Government has been pro-active in its housing policies and establishing institutions to meet these challenges Dream Homes For "Aam Admi" With an underlying goal of providing shelter for all, the alliance Government under the …
City roads will soon present a smoother ride. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will now take up works for the improvement of more than 60 roads, including major ones. The works had been budgeted for and approved but got stalled after civic contractors refused to begin work owing to lack …
EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE NOVEMBER 22 FOR completing all Bus Rapid Transport System (BRTS) projects in PimpriChinchwad, the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation has decided to form a special purpose vehicle (SPV). This is probably the first time that any municipal corporation in the country is forming an SPV for the completion …
The decision to close down the Deonar dumping ground was embroiled in an ugly debate, as members across party lines raised more than a 100 questions at the BMC
The Dawoodi Bohra community, has decided to give the city its first eco-friendly mosque. The construction of the mosque, at the Tambawala compound in Mazgaon, is expected to be completed in two years. Architect Esmail Neemuchwala said the primary focus would on rainwater harvesting and using less electricity.
Mumbai, November 20 The satellite city has already begun planning for special corridors and has even roped in DMRC Even as Mumbai awaits its first Metro rail, its satellite city Navi Mumbai has already begun planning for metro rail corridors aiming for better connectivity. The City and Industrial Development Corporation …
Mumbai, November 18 With an aim to educate students on the need to protect environment, an awareness campaign has been launched in the city with the help of various non-government organisations (NGOs). The campagin would cover 150 schools . A pledge that inspires students to protect the environment has been …
Mumbai, November 18 After considerable delay, the central government has disbursed the second installment of projects under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission taken up by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. The funds are for projects including the Middle Vaitarna dam and Mumbai Sewerage Disposal Project (MSDP) which will increase …
Mangrove trees are felled and left in the forest, to be collected later Large-scale and illicit tree-felling has put a proposed project -- the Mangrove Wetland Centre in Navi Mumbai -- under grave threat. If the axing of mangrove trees continues unabated, locals and greens fear the lack of adequate …
Adulterated milk is one of the main topics of discussion. Studies all over the city have revealed that the adulteration levels vary from 5% to 25%. Substances such as soda bicarbonate (to increase the shelf life of milk), starch (to increase its viscosity), sweetening agents to improve its taste and …
Mumbai, November 14 Capability of taking sharper turns makes monorail more flexible option in congested corridors With the decks being cleared for the country
MOST firecrackers in Mumbai violate noise pollution rules. In a recent test the noise levels of 24 firecracker brands were found between 89 and 134 decibel. Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000, specify that noise levels in residential areas should not exceed 55 decibel and the Central Pollution Control …
Mumbai's civic body has come up with a plan to generate nearly 4 MW of power from a closed garbage dump, even while the open surface is turned into a nine-hole golf course. Apart from doing its bit to improve Mumbai's power supply, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will also …
