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Water tanker association calls off indefinite strike

MUMBAI, April 15 -- On Monday afternoon, a meeting between the BMC and the Mumbai Water Tankers Association (MWTA) resolved the deadlock between the two, following which MWTA called off its indefinite... Read More


residents resist felling of three trees for Tilak bridge redvpt

MUMBAI, April 15 -- The residents of Dadar have launched an online petition opposing the proposed removal of three trees on Lokmanya Tilak Road footpath for the Tilak Bridge Phase 2 extension. The nea... Read More


Day 3 of tanker strike: Out of patience, and water

India, April 13 -- On day three of the tanker operators' indefinite agitation, residents in some parts of Mumbai stopped washing their clothes, saving whatever little water they have for more essentia... Read More


Day 3 of tanker strike: Out of patience, water

MUMBAI, April 13 -- On day three of the tanker operators' indefinite agitation, residents in some parts of Mumbai stopped washing their clothes, saving whatever little water they have for more essenti... Read More


Tankers suspend water supply on BMC notice to well owners

India, April 11 -- As Mumbai sizzles and the demand for water surges at the beginning of summer, several pockets in the city faced a water shortage as private tanker operators indefinitely suspended s... Read More


Worried residents, Kolis, raise concerns about Versova-Dahisar coastal road

India, April 11 -- On Thursday, residents of Charkop in Kandivali, and the Koli community whose livelihood is dependent on fishing in Gorai, Madh and Marve, held a meeting with local MLA Sanjay Upadhy... Read More


Residents, kolis raise concerns about coastal rd

MUMBAI, April 11 -- On Thursday, residents of Charkop and the Koli community, whose livelihood is dependent on fishing in Gorai, Madh and Marve, held a meeting with local MLA Sanjay Upadhyay and the B... Read More


Tankers suspend water supply after BMC notice to private well owners

MUMBAI, April 11 -- As Mumbai sizzles and the demand for water surges at the beginning of summer, several pockets in the city faced a water shortage as private tanker operators indefinitely suspended ... Read More


Kandivali residents' seven-year-long efforts save a pond

India, April 10 -- A few years ago, an environmental activist living at Charkop, Kandivali West, observed some beautiful rare birds around a pond on the foothills of Turzon Point. The pond, abutting 1... Read More


Scorching heat hits avian life, 81 birds admitted

India, April 9 -- The spike in temperatures in March, when the mercury almost touched 40degC, took a heavy toll on avian life in the city. As many as 81 birds suffering from dehydration were admitted ... Read More