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Greens, fisherfolk oppose felling of 971 trees for desalination plant

India, Nov. 4 -- Mumbai's proposed desalination plant is facing growing opposition from environmental groups and coastal fishing communities, with objections being raised against the proposed felling ... Read More


felling of 971 trees for manor desalination plant draws ire

MUMBAI, Nov. 4 -- The proposed desalination plant in Manor is facing opposition from environmental groups and fishing communities over concerns about the felling of 971 trees and its potential impact ... Read More


Greens oppose axing of 971 trees for desalination plant

MUMBAI, Nov. 4 -- Mumbai's proposed desalination plant is facing growing opposition from environmental groups and coastal fishing communities, with objections being raised against the proposed felling... Read More


Mumbai's mayor slams BMC over Dia Mirza's Diwali video

Mumbai, Nov. 3 -- The mayor of Mumbai, Ritu Tawde, lashed out at actor Dia Mirza over her participation in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) firecracker-free Diwali campaign, saying she d... Read More


Mumbai mayor defends BMC's takedown of Dia Mirza Diwali video

Mumbai, Nov. 3 -- Mayor Ritu Tawde on Monday defended the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)'s decision to take down a video featuring actor Dia Mirza on celebrating pollution-free Diwali. The m... Read More


BMC pulls cracker-free Diwali video featuring Dia Mirza after BJP objects

Mumbai, Nov. 3 -- Mayor Ritu Tawde on Monday lashed out at actor Dia Mirza over her participation in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) firecracker free Diwali campaign, saying she did not... Read More


BMC to get new corporation hall and gymkhana complex

MUMBAI, Nov. 3 -- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) could get a new corporation hall if plans to build a 'Town Hall Gymkhana' are approved. The corporation hall is where the civic general b... Read More


BMC's rRs.r11.28-crore audit tender for builders' AQI monitors draws Congress ire

India, Nov. 2 -- The BMC's proposal to appoint a private agency for a third-party audit of 9,000 air-quality monitors at Mumbai construction sites has come under criticism from Congress group leader A... Read More


Deonar dumping ground bioremediation raises fears of lethal gas leaks

India, Nov. 2 -- A Govandi-based residents' welfare body has demanded an immediate halt to the alleged fresh waste dumping at the Deonar dumping ground as well as a time-bound plan for its scientific ... Read More


Oppn slams BMC's delayed tender for AQI monitor audit

MUMBAI, Nov. 2 -- The BMC's proposal to appoint a private agency for a third-party audit of 9,000 air-quality monitors at Mumbai construction sites has come under criticism from Congress group leader ... Read More