Exclusive

Publication

Byline

'Contractors faked bills for 22 SoBo cement roads'

MUMBAI, May 12 -- For the second time in the last two years, allegations of discrepancies by contractors have raised concerns about the quality of cement roads in South Mumbai. On Wednesday, Makarand ... Read More


BMC to install 417 dewatering Pumps for monsoon

MUMBAI, May 12 -- As a measure to tackle floods in the upcoming monsoon season, there will be 417 dewatering pumps deployed across Mumbai. The BMC has also identified 386 flood-prone spots in the city... Read More


5 buildings razed in Versova, 35 more to go

India, May 10 -- Five unauthorised buildings have been demolished in Versova, with plans underway to raze 35 more in the next few days. The crackdown, led by the K-West ward office, is targeting struc... Read More


Gokhale bridge set to reopen on May 11, bringing major relief to western suburb commuters

India, May 10 -- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will reopen the much-awaited Gokhale bridge on Sunday. The ceremony will be led by cabinet minister and MLA Ashish Shelar. The reopening ... Read More


Siddhivinayak temple to ban coconuts, garlands and 'prasad' from May 11 for security reasons

India, May 10 -- Starting May 11, Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple in Prabhadevi will prohibit devotees from bringing coconuts, garlands, and other traditional offerings such as prasad into its premises,... Read More


Siddhivinayak to ban coconuts and other offerings

Mumbai, May 10 -- Starting May 11, Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple in Prabhadevi will prohibit devotees from bringing coconuts, garlands, and other traditional offerings such as prasad into its premises... Read More


Five buildings razed in Versova, 35 more to go

MUMBAI, May 10 -- Five unauthorised buildings have been demolished in Versova, with plans underway to raze 35 more in the next few days. The crackdown, led by the K-West ward office, is targeting stru... Read More


Gokhale bridge set to Reopen tomorrow

Mumbai, May 10 -- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will reopen the much-awaited Gokhale bridge on Sunday at 5pm. Cabinet minister and MLA Ashish Shelar will preside over the inaugural prog... Read More


BMC bleeds crores on defunct cycle track

India, May 9 -- Once hailed as a bold step towards a greener, fitter city, a 39-km cycling track from Sion to Mulund now lies in shambles. Never used by cyclists, it has been draining crores of rupees... Read More


BMC still bleeding crores on defunct cycling track

MUMBAI, May 9 -- Once hailed as a bold step towards a greener, fitter city, a 39-km cycling track from Sion to Mulund now lies in shambles. Never used by cyclists, it has been draining crores of rupee... Read More