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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


Blackbucks arrive at Byculla zoo from Pune

India, April 9 -- After almost six years, a set of three new blackbucks (also associated with a prominent film star) have arrived at the Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Garden, popularly known as t... Read More


Avian life hit, 81 birds treated for dehydration

Mumbai, April 9 -- The spike in temperatures in March, when the mercury touched 39.2degC, took a heavy toll on avian life in the city. As many as 81 birds suffering from dehydration were admitted at t... Read More


Blackbucks arrive at Byculla zoo from Pune

MUMBAI, April 9 -- After almost six years, a set of three new blackbucks (also associated with a prominent film star) have arrived at the Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Garden, popularly known as ... Read More