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Talks between tanker operators, govt stall

India, June 9 -- Talks with the state government made no headway on day one of the indefinite agitation launched by tanker operators in Mumbai on Monday. The impasse comes at a time when the city has ... Read More


No headway: Talks between tanker operators, govt stall

MUMBAI, June 9 -- Talks with the state government made no headway on day one of the indefinite agitation launched by tanker operators in Mumbai on Monday. The impasse comes at a time when the city has... Read More


ID cards do not offer hawkers' protection from eviction

India, June 7 -- The QR code-based identity cards soon to be issued to Mumbai's 99,435 eligible hawkers will offer no protection from eviction. These vendors will continue to be vulnerable to civic ev... Read More


After years of delay, Mrinaltai Gore flyover extension opens; contractor fined

India, June 7 -- The Mrinaltai Gore flyover extension was finally opened to traffic on Saturday, but not before the contractor was penalised Rs.26 lakh for missing the project's completion deadline. ... Read More


QR-code ID cards no shield from eviction: BMC

MUMBAI, June 7 -- The QR code-based identity cards soon to be issued to Mumbai's 99,435 eligible hawkers will offer no protection from eviction. These vendors will continue to be vulnerable to civic e... Read More


Maharashtra explores green bonds to fund forests

India, June 6 -- In a first-of-its-kind move aimed at unlocking new sources of funding for conservation, the Maharashtra forest department is exploring the issuance of green bonds and carbon credits t... Read More


state explores green bonds to fund forests

MUMBAI, June 6 -- In a first-of-its-kind move aimed at unlocking new sources of funding for conservation, the Maharashtra forest department is exploring the issuance of green bonds and carbon credits ... Read More


Andheri subway shut for 44 mins as pre-monsoon showers lash city

India, June 4 -- With pre-monsoon showers lashing the city on Wednesday, the Andheri subway had to be shut for nearly an hour in the morning owing to waterlogging, raising questions about the city's m... Read More


BMC claims over 100% desilting, rolls out monsoon plan

India, June 4 -- A brief spell of pre-monsoon rain was enough to force the closure of the Andheri subway on Wednesday morning, even as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) claimed it has compl... Read More


Pre-monsoon showers flood Andheri subway

Mumbai, June 4 -- With pre-monsoon showers lashing the city on Wednesday, the Andheri subway had to be shut for nearly an hour in the morning owing to waterlogging, raising questions about the city's ... Read More