Articles by Jeet Mashru
BMC re-floats tenders for concretising Mumbai’s roads
Mumbai: The western suburbs are set to get the lion’s share of the funds earmarked by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for concretising Mumbai’s roads
Published on Nov 27, 2022 12:08 AM IST
Jeet Mashru
Megablock of water supply in Mumbai between Nov 29 and 30
Nearly 7.5 lakh people residing in K West will not receive water supply for 24 hours between November 29 and November 30. K West, which comprises areas like Oshiwara, Lokhandwala, Andheri West, Vile Parle West and Juhu, has a population of 748,688 and is spread over 23.28 kilometres.
Published on Nov 26, 2022 12:22 AM IST
Jeet Mashru
BMC receives 5 bids for construction on railway portion of Gokhale Bridge
These bids will now be taken up for verification and the ones that fulfil the criteria will be shortlisted. BMC had put a deadline of May 2023 for the opening of the north side lane of the bridge, which has been shut since 2018 after its initial collapse
Published on Nov 26, 2022 12:12 AM IST
Jeet Mashru
With broad perspective, D ward out to clean narrow lanes
Mumbai The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has started a special drive to clean up narrow lanes between the buildings in the Grant Road area
Published on Nov 25, 2022 11:21 PM IST
Jeet Mashru
How citizens cope with Gokhale Bridge closure?
Gokhale Bridge was shut on November 7 when, after the routine six-month audit conducted by the BMC, it was found to be in a dilapidated state that warranted closure.
Updated on Nov 25, 2022 12:28 AM IST
Jeet Mashru
Senapati Bapat Marg encroachment: HC gives BMC 30-day deadline to clear road
The stretch in Mahim area is encroached, causing traffic snarls and issues for pedestrians. And this was highlighted by four citizens, who filed a writ petition in the high court against the menace
Published on Nov 24, 2022 12:31 AM IST
Jeet Mashru
IIT-B suggests minor repairs before opening Gokhale Bridge
According to an official from the civic body, experts from IIT have said that the bridge can be opened for two- and three-wheelers in the middle portion of the road subject to minor corrections below the bridge
Updated on Nov 23, 2022 12:49 AM IST
Jeet Mashru
401 reasons why you are always stuck in a traffic jam
Traffic department data reveals how the entire city is dug up for various projects; western suburbs most affected
Published on Nov 22, 2022 12:43 AM IST
Yogesh Naik, Jeet Mashru, Ankita G Menon and Megha Sood
Reay Road east exit closure: Commuters forced to use unsafe, unauthorised exit
To use this exit, commuters have to first climb what looks like an old platform or shed with no stairs, then commuters have to get down from one small corner of the shed, cross 3 railway tracks and walk on land which has shrubs grown on both sides of the path to reach the main road
Published on Nov 19, 2022 10:17 PM IST
Jeet Mashru
BMC seeks opinion from IIT-B, VJTI to open Gokhale Bridge for LMVs
Mumbai The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has written to IIT-B and VJTI on Tuesday to give their expert opinion on whether the existing Gokhale Bridge approaches can be allowed for two-wheelers, 3-wheelers and light motor vehicles (LMVs) for the time period of approximately nine months up to August 31 by adopting suitable measures
Published on Nov 17, 2022 01:01 AM IST
Linah Baliga and Jeet Mashru
Mumbai records worse air quality than Delhi on Tuesday
Three locations out of 10 were in very poor (AQI between 301 to 400) category, five were reported to be in poor category (AQI 201 to 300) whereas only two locations were in moderate (AQI 101 to 200) category.
Updated on Nov 16, 2022 12:17 AM IST
Jeet Mashru
Heavy dust pollution chokes Mulund residents
The dust pollution is so severe, residents said in unison, that in just half a day a car parked on the road gets covered with dust. The frequent movement of dumpers in the area has led to dust spreading across the residential buildings.
Published on Nov 15, 2022 01:19 AM IST
Jeet Mashru
BMC floats 84-cr tender to build bridge on railway portion of Gokhale Bridge
Mumbai: After much delay in getting approval from IIT-Bombay on the drawings submitted by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to Western Railway (WR), the civic body on Saturday floated a tender for ₹84
Published on Nov 13, 2022 12:43 AM IST
Jeet Mashru
Gokhale Bridge will open by September 2023: BMC
Mumbai: After an outcry by local residents of Andheri and its periphery, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced that Gokhale Bridge will be open to public by September 2023
Published on Nov 10, 2022 12:56 AM IST
Jeet Mashru
MMRCL moves SC, requests apex court to direct BMC to permit cutting of 84 trees
Mumbai The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) on Wednesday filed an application before the Supreme Court, requesting the apex court to direct the tree authority of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to decide their plea for permission to cut 84 trees on the 33 hectares plot of the Metro car shed depot land in the Aarey Colony
Published on Nov 10, 2022 12:44 AM IST
Jeet Mashru
Gokhale Bridge closure: Day-1 marked by traffic jams, travel delays, hesitant auto drivers
The bridge is a key connector between Andheri East and West, and despite a short duration spent on the preparation and alternate routes announced by the traffic department, the area was heavily congested on Monday morning
Published on Nov 08, 2022 12:56 AM IST
Jeet Mashru and Megha Sood
Starting today, 2000 stray dogs across Mumbai to get reflective collars
To protect stray dogs from accidents during the night, Planet for Plants and Animals (PPA), a popular online forum for welfare of environment and animals, will launch a drive, along with students of Mithibai College, to put reflective collars on approximately 2000 stray dogs in Mumbai
Published on Nov 06, 2022 12:36 AM IST
Jeet Mashru
Irregularities loom over BMC-run pay & park facilities
Mumbai: Even though the public parking areas by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) were built with the idea to safely park cars and bikes at a nominal rate, all is not quite well at many of these dedicated spaces
Published on Nov 06, 2022 12:03 AM IST
Jeet Mashru
12 shops gutted in Fashion Street fire, no injuries
The blaze quickly intensified and engulfed shops as well as a nearby BEST bus stop as a result of clothes catching fire, which were stored across the shops
Published on Nov 05, 2022 09:57 PM IST
Jeet Mashru
Commuters gear up for long jam sessions with the closure of Gokhale Bridge
Mumbai With the Gokhale Bridge in Andheri bout of bounds for vehicular traffic, likely from the following Monday, the Mumbai traffic police has issued an advisory asking citizens to plan their journeys in advance and also shared information on the alternate routes for travelling from west to east
Published on Nov 04, 2022 12:48 AM IST
Jeet Mashru
Key Andheri connector, Gokhale bridge, to be shut for 2 years
The consultancy firm hired by the BMC to inspect bridges every six months has deemed the bridge to be ‘dangerous and unsafe’ and suggested that it should be shut down for all traffic
Published on Nov 03, 2022 12:53 AM IST
Jeet Mashru, Mumbai
Do not charge EV batteries at home, says fire brigade chief
Mumbai: The new Mumbai Fire Brigade chief, Sanjay Manjrekar, has warned citizens not to charge electric vehicle (EV) batteries at home
Published on Nov 03, 2022 12:36 AM IST
Jeet Mashru
Bridges delayed, traffic jammed
Delays to complete four crucial bridges in the city have thrown traffic out of whack in the city. A part of Gokhale Bridge collapsed in 2018, following which it was shut down and an audit of all bridges by IIT-Bombay was ordered by the BMC
Published on Nov 02, 2022 12:55 AM IST
Jeet Mashru
Wall collapse in Trombay kills 4-year-old
Mumbai: A four-year-old boy died and two others were injured on Saturday evening after a balcony at the Datt Nagar slums in Cheeta Camp, Trombay, collapsed
Published on Oct 30, 2022 12:40 AM IST
Jeet Mashru
Animal lovers gear up to protest HC order on feeding stray animals
Animal activists told HT that the order had given fuel to housing societies in their crusade against stray animal feeders.
Published on Oct 30, 2022 12:29 AM IST
Payal Gwalani and Jeet Mashru
Building collapse: Cars in ‘no-parking’ area get damaged
According to the disaster control team of Brihanmumbai Municipal corporation (BMC), no injuries were reported.
Published on Oct 29, 2022 12:12 AM IST
Jeet Mashru
BMC twiddles its thumbs as lethal construction waste piles up in Mumbai
STRAP: Proposed waste recycling centre hasn’t taken off even after five years Mumbai: Ever since the Covid 19-induced lockdown was relaxed last year, construction activities in Mumbai have resumed in full swing, with builders frenetically trying to make up for lost time
Published on Oct 26, 2022 12:10 AM IST
Jeet Mashru and Prayag Arora-Desai
Laser lights, artwork on wall part of ₹4 crore Juhu beach beautification plan
Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde in September allotted ₹1,700 crore to BMC to beautify Mumbai, with each of the 24 wards being given ₹30 crores to implement the project
Published on Oct 25, 2022 01:15 PM IST
Jeet Mashru
Festive shopping sees an upswing after two years this Diwali
Mumbai After the pandemic-induced lull of the past two years, this festive season has seen an increase in sales from gold to dry fruit and even homes, industry bodies said
Updated on Oct 22, 2022 12:08 AM IST
Payal Gwalani and Jeet Mashru
Man on top of Grant Road skywalk causes chaos, traffic jam
A 90-minute-long, tense rescue operation led to chaos and traffic jam at the Nana Chowk near Grant Road railway station on Wednesday morning after a man climbed on the roof of the skywalk
Published on Oct 20, 2022 12:23 AM IST
Jeet Mashru