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Byculla Zoo agrees to swap capuchin monkeys for Asiatic lions from Gujarat's Sakkarbaug Zoo

India, May 26 -- The Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan and Zoo in Byculla has formally agreed to a proposed animal exchange with Gujarat's Sakkarbaug Zoo involving two pairs of Asiatic lions in... Read More


Mithibai khau galli loses its flavour as BMC razes stalls

Mumbai, May 26 -- The famous Mithibai khau galli -- a culinary landmark of Gulmohar Road, Vile Parle-- which took its name for its proximity to Mithibai College, has faded into history after the Briha... Read More


Byculla Zoo to swap capuchin monkeys for four Asiatic lions

MUMBAI, May 26 -- The Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan and Zoo in Byculla has agreed to a proposed animal exchange with Gujarat's Sakkarbaug Zoo involving two pairs of Asiatic lions in return ... Read More


Goat shortage hits Deonar ahead of Bakrid

MUMBAI, May 25 -- With just days left for Bakra Eid, Deonar Abattoir, among Asia's largest slaughterhouses and livestock markets, is witnessing an unusual and worrying sight: empty lanes, anxious buye... Read More


BMC plans Dahisar hub to ease traffic gridlock

Mumbai, May 25 -- In a bid to cut traffic congestion at Mumbai's entry points, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is building a Rs.1,481-crore transport and commercial hub at Dahisar octroi ... Read More


Goat prices hit the roof ahead of Eid al-Adha as heat, transport issues keep animals away

MUMBAI, May 25 -- On Sunday, with just four days to go for Eid ul-Adha or Bakrid, Deonar abattoir looked unusually empty. Large sections of the market wore a deserted look as buyers walked away after ... Read More


Families brace for costliest Bakra Eid in decades as goat shortage hits Deonar markets

India, May 25 -- With just days left for Bakra Eid, Deonar Abattoir, among Asia's largest slaughterhouses and livestock markets, is witnessing an unusual and worrying sight: empty lanes, anxious buyer... Read More


BMC plans rRs.r1,481 crore Dahisar transport hub to ease traffic choke at Mumbai border

India, May 25 -- In a bid to cut traffic congestion at Mumbai's entry points, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is building a Rs.1,481-crore transport and commercial hub at Dahisar octroi n... Read More


Toxic threat from illegal dumping in Mankhurd nullah: MPCB to BMC

India, May 23 -- Ahead of monsoon, concerns over the city's flood preparedness and other environmental hazards have intensified, especially after green refuse-laden water was seen flowing through the ... Read More


Toxic threat from illegal dumping in Mankhurd nullah: MPCB tells BMC

MUMBAI, May 23 -- Ahead of monsoon, concerns over the city's flood preparedness and other environmental hazards have intensified, especially after green refuse-laden water was seen flowing through the... Read More