Articles by Linah Baliga
BMC to evict illegal hawkers from 20 congested locations
This means that the demand of seven hawkers’ unions to incorporate and authorise up to 300,000 hawkers will not be included in this process
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 09:15 AM IST
Islam Gymkhana's alleged mismanagement of open space reaches HC bench
According to petitioner, the main violations by the Marine Drive-facing Islam Gymkhana are unauthorised construction, violation of the terms of the lease deed
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 10:02 AM IST
Internal inquiry by ward office over Banganga steps demolition raises questions
BMC appoints internal engineers to investigate Banganga steps demolition, sparking concerns. Activist calls for independent inquiry by vigilance department
Updated on Jul 18, 2024 09:10 AM IST
BMC disconnects electricity, water of Kailash Prabhat; 60 families stay put
While 15 families have already been vacated as per an undertaking to the BMC, 60 families continued to stay put sans electricity, gas and water supply
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 08:51 AM IST
IIT Rourkee proposes 52MLD alternate tank behind Hanging Gardens, BMC says it can be even smaller
The alternate tank required on the plot behind Hanging Gardens till the Malabar Hill reservoir is repaired can be much less than 91MLD according to a report from IIT Roorkee
Updated on Jul 16, 2024 08:46 AM IST
Lake levels double in a week
Though the current water level is the same as last year, the 10% water cut imposed in the city on June 5 will remain in force.
Updated on Jul 15, 2024 06:23 AM IST
Redevelopment building height restrictions set to be lifted at DN Nagar
During a meeting at Vidhan Bhavan on Thursday, the state government granted in-principle approval for the transfer of land from the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) at DN Nagar and from BMC to AAI in Gorai
Updated on Jul 12, 2024 07:06 AM IST
PM Modi to perform bhoomipujan for third phase of BMCs GMLR project
PM Modi to perform bhoomipujan for BMC's GMLR Phase III at Nesco Exhibition Centre, Goregaon. 12.20 km project aims to reduce travel time between suburbs to 25 mins.
Updated on Jul 12, 2024 06:50 AM IST
Northbound stretch of coastal road from Haji Ali to Worli to open today
The BMC had opened a 6.3-km long northbound section of the coastal road from Marine Drive to Lotus Junction in Worli via Haji Ali on June 10
Updated on Jul 11, 2024 09:04 AM IST
BMC demolish unauthorised structures of Juhu bar which served alcohol to Mihir Shah
BMC razes unauthorised constructions at Vice Global Tapas Bar in Mumbai where Mihir Shah partied before hit-and-run incident. Bar sealed for illegalities.
Updated on Jul 11, 2024 06:22 AM IST
Days after Andheri flyover slab collapse, no clarity on repairs
A government pleader wrote to the BMC last month, urging it to grant Hiranandani Constructions permission for commercial use of space beneath the flyover
Updated on Jul 09, 2024 09:01 AM IST
Ensure parity in lease rent between RWITC, other gymkhanas: Narwekar
Former BJP corporator Makarand Narwekar wrote to chief minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday, demanding similar discounts on lease rent for other sports clubs and gymkhanas in Mumbai
Updated on Jul 08, 2024 07:10 AM IST
After failing many deadlines, Thackeray memorial to open in 2025
Four extensions have been given to the project already, with May 2022 as the last date of completion
Updated on Jul 06, 2024 08:06 AM IST
SoBo sees 2 banyan tree collapse deaths in 2 days
Another banyan tree collapsed in Papdy, Vasai West on Tuesday. According to fire brigade officials, no casualties were reported
Updated on Jul 03, 2024 07:58 AM IST
Mahalaxmi Racecourse revamp: Hafeez Contractor plans 700-acre green lung
The intention is to add more green to a city infamous for its dearth of open spaces and create amenities for citizens, including cycling and jogging tracks
Updated on Jul 02, 2024 08:23 AM IST
2016 government circular prohibiting hoardings on highways ignored by BMC
The 2016 circular adds that despite the ministry’s policy of not allowing hoardings on national highways, they have been noticed along these roads
Updated on Jul 01, 2024 09:14 AM IST
Former corporator questions ₹2 cr concession to RWITC
Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) corporator Makrand Narwekar pointed out that the lease rent, mentioned in the new government resolution (GR), was much lower than what was charged earlier by the state government
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 06:38 AM IST
Contractor, supervisor, excavator operator booked for damaging Banganga steps
BMC contractor damages heritage steps at Banganga Tank, case registered against contractor, supervisor, and excavator operator; repairs ordered
Updated on Jun 26, 2024 08:53 AM IST
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BMC contractor damages Banganga’s heritage steps, ASI, locals livid
BMC contractor damages heritage steps at Banganga tank with JCB machine, facing backlash from ASI and GSB Temple trust for negligence
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 08:46 AM IST
BMC awaits MMRDA nod to repair ‘precarious’ WEH flyover at Chakala
The BMC had taken possession of the WEH from the Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (MMRDA) in November 2022
Updated on Jun 24, 2024 08:40 AM IST
Kailash Prabhat residents get 15 days to vacate premises on humanitarian grounds
High drama as BMC attempts to demolish Mumbai society; residents protest, gain 15-day reprieve. Uncertain future looms. Officials cite safety concerns
Updated on Jun 22, 2024 09:01 AM IST
Kailash Prabhat demolition: Disconnection of water and power stalled for 2nd day
The BMC has neither issued the residents a notice for disconnection of electricity and water supply nor followed due process of law and measured all the flats
Updated on Jun 21, 2024 08:58 AM IST
Court hearing delays eviction of Kailash Prabhat residents by a day
Our legal department had told us to wait for a day. We cannot take action after 6pm and hence will wait till tomorrow for disconnection
Updated on Jun 20, 2024 09:19 AM IST
After a series of gaffes, Gokhale bridge, Barfiwala flyover to be merged soon
The bridges are being aligned at a cost of ₹8 crore, as per the recommendations of experts from IIT Bombay, and the Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute
Updated on Jun 19, 2024 09:06 AM IST
BMC appoints 227 sub-engineers for road maintenance this monsoon
The engineers will “proactively find potholes on their own” and take steps to fill them within 24 hours
Updated on Jun 18, 2024 07:24 AM IST
Anxiety levels of Kailash Prabhat residents mount as demolition draws closer
With the civic body’s sword hanging over residents’ heads, the society with a predominantly Muslim population observed a rather subdued Bakr-Eid festival
Updated on Jun 18, 2024 08:41 AM IST
Only 15% of road concretisation work completed; Chembur, Kandivali worst hit
Last week, Narkwekar wrote a letter to BMC highlighting the delay in executing CC road works and demanding actions against constrictors for the delay
Updated on Jun 17, 2024 08:47 AM IST
VJTI audit in Jan 2023 had declared Kailash Prabhat “liveable and repairable”
Notably, one of the structural audits was conducted by VJTI for MMRDA as the buildings were adjacent to the Santacruz Chembur Link Road project
Updated on Jun 15, 2024 08:50 AM IST
‘Vakola police misused power to detain us’
Vakola police detain seven Kailash Prabhat CHS residents planning silent protest against BMC eviction notice, sparking outrage over alleged abuse of power.
Updated on Jun 14, 2024 08:10 AM IST
BMC’s draft hoarding policy to focus on stability, light pollution
BMC will explore whether permissions should be granted for advertisements on water, where floatels are often used to grab eyeballs on Mumbai’s coastline
Updated on Jun 13, 2024 08:39 AM IST
