Articles by Jeet Mashru
Gokhale Bridge ready but awaiting CM inauguration: Aaditya Thackeray
However, BMC commissioner and administrator Iqbal Singh Chahal said the stress test for the bridge was underway, and the fitness certificate was expected only on Monday. “We cannot open a flyover without the crucial stress test,” he said
Updated on Feb 25, 2024 07:48 AM IST
Two dead, one injured in wall collapse inside Film City
The wall in question was that of an under-renovation studio inside Film City. BMC officials said that a retaining wall was being built, which had collapsed. A senior BMC official said that no permission had been given by the BMC to build a retaining wall
Updated on Feb 25, 2024 07:28 AM IST
Juhu connector to Gokhale bridge to be out of bounds till year-end
BMC said the existing consultant’s plan to connect the bridges was not approved by the proof consultant as the drawings of Barfiwala flyover were not available.
Updated on Feb 29, 2024 09:20 AM IST
BMC receives over 4,200 complaints of mosquito menace in 2 mths
BMC said it received 1724 complaints from across the city in January, of which 1715 were attended. In December, 2023, over 2500 complaints were received. Officials said nearly 20 lakh hutments in slums and 54,000 housing societies were fogged in January, apart from around 1.2 lakh storm water drains (SWDs)
Updated on Feb 23, 2024 07:12 AM IST
Why mosquitoes flock to the suburbs
SoBo has had it easy as there are no open nallahs, while drains are covered with grilles which aid effortless fumigation, say BMC officials
Updated on Feb 22, 2024 06:54 AM IST
Swarming mosquitoes put BMC’s deep cleaning drive to test
Mumbai faces a mosquito menace due to breeding sites in open nallahs, sewage discharge, and stagnant water amid BMC's cleaning efforts.
Updated on Feb 21, 2024 07:22 AM IST
Fire engulfs khataras in Borivali
Fire breaks out at Borivali ground used for scrapped vehicles, despite complaints to BMC. Second incident in 2 weeks. BMC blames police for not removing vehicles.
Updated on Feb 21, 2024 06:42 AM IST
Authorities turn blind eye to steady destruction of Juhu Koliwada mangroves
Upset Juhu Koliwada residents and a local citizen-led group called ‘Juhu Buzz’ have released photos captured by the Google Earth Pro app in 2018 to show how the mangrove patch has been ravaged
Updated on Feb 18, 2024 06:26 AM IST
Are citizens’ movements dying in Mumbai?
Bengaluru civil society's recent successes put Mumbai’s protest movements in sharp contrast
Updated on Feb 18, 2024 10:15 AM IST
Calm winds behind air quality drop, say experts
Mumbai's overall AQI is at 194 (moderate) with several areas reporting poor or very poor air quality. Calm winds are contributing to the decline in air quality. The Bombay High Court has taken note of the issue and the BMC has implemented measures to mitigate air pollution.
Updated on Feb 17, 2024 06:56 AM IST
Vikhroli residents identify plot for temp hospital, write to CM and BMC
The redevelopment of KMJPH is underway, with the BMC having paid ₹13.23 crore to MHADA for a plot of land adjacent to the hospital. “The tendering process for KMJPH is underway but it will take at least three to four years to construct the two 13-storey and 21-storey buildings,” said the official
Updated on Feb 16, 2024 06:44 AM IST
Cost of Worli robo parking hub rises by 30%
The documents show that the BMC approved the escalated cost even though its deputy chief engineer (traffic) stated the consultant had modified some tender conditions without intimating the office
Updated on Feb 14, 2024 07:48 AM IST
Metro barricades make traffic crawl near Dahisar toll plaza
Commuters in Mumbai are facing traffic nightmares due to barricades set up for Metro 9 construction work and illegal parking near toll plazas.
Updated on Feb 13, 2024 08:18 AM IST
Jeet Mashru, Mumbai
Hump opp Dadar flower market causing accidents
Locals have complained about the issue to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on several occasions, but the civic body has failed corrective action despite assurances to the contrary
Updated on Feb 11, 2024 07:04 AM IST
Noise pollution spirals due to construction, authorities fail to act
Citizens in Mumbai are complaining of constant noise pollution from construction sites and road concretisation works, violating noise regulations. Some citizens have reported noise levels exceeding permissible limits and construction work being carried out during prohibited hours. Complaints to authorities have been unsuccessful, with blame being passed between the police and the BMC. Experts argue that noise pollution is not being given enough attention, despite being equally harmful as air pollution. The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules mandate that ambient noise should not exceed certain levels.
Updated on Feb 10, 2024 07:24 AM IST
70-year-old dies after 15 years in transit camp, waiting for her SRA home
It was on the promise of a 269-sq-ft flat that Kamladevi had moved to Jai Shiv Sai society at Bandra East after her slum was demolished. “If you visit the transit camp today, the condition is so bad that even animals cannot live here. My mother died doing rounds of the SRA and builder’s office,” said Namrata Tiwari, her daughter
Updated on Feb 09, 2024 07:26 AM IST
Migrants fuel infra boom at great costs
Most migrants arrive in the city seeking escape from extreme poverty and the lack of opportunities. But once here, they encounter precarious working and living conditions, and often, the cost of fuelling the dreams of a new city by paying with their lives due to lack of safety measures
Updated on Jan 14, 2024 06:48 AM IST
IC colony women coach Dahisar slum kids, guide them to a brighter future
IC Women's Welfare Association in Mumbai provides free education to over 150 children living in slums, helping them improve their studies and instilling values in them. The center, which has been running for 10 years, offers tuition classes and special English classes, as well as activities like dance and drama. The center also holds monthly parent-teacher meetings to counsel parents on ensuring their children stay away from negative influences.
Updated on Dec 17, 2023 07:34 AM IST
Mahim residents move HC over inaction against encroachers
Petitioners Urich Kamath and Shrikant Shenoy referred to the court’s November 14, 2022, order, wherein the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) was directed to clear all encroachments on Senapati Bapat Marg within four weeks
Updated on Dec 16, 2023 07:40 AM IST
Info on stamp duty, registration fee payment now on MHADA website
Mumbai: The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) on Wednesday published information regarding payment of stamp duty and registration fees for lottery winners under the ‘quick links’ section on its website
Updated on Dec 14, 2023 07:04 AM IST
BMC, MHADA to replace over-50-year-old water pipeline in Vikhroli
MHADA has received a ₹43-crore proposal from the civic body to replace the entire network of water pipelines in Kannamwar Nagar. The area has more than 265 buildings, and according to MHADA officials, many buildings are being redeveloped, which will further increase the burden on the water supply lines
Updated on Dec 14, 2023 06:38 AM IST
Bereft of stamp duty payment details, MHADA lottery winners forced to visit office repeatedly
The MHADA lottery flat winners have been forced to visit the office again and again, primarily because of the confusion surrounding the stamp duty and registration payments for the houses
Updated on Dec 12, 2023 07:06 AM IST
BMC removes illegal pan-beedi stall an hour before CM’s visit
The CM’s visit on Saturday, along with BMC commissioner Iqbal Chahal, was part of the civic body’s ‘Deep Cleaning’ drive which was kicked off last week from Dharavi
Updated on Dec 10, 2023 07:06 AM IST
150 Dahisar bldgs go without gas after pipeline is damaged
MUMBAI: The supply of cooking gas to over 150 residential buildings in Dahisar East was aborted for around five hours after a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) contractor damaged the 90 mm pipeline of Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL), while carrying out excavation work at 3pm, on Friday
Updated on Dec 09, 2023 07:58 AM IST
₹1.33-crore fine against metro contractor for damaging water pipeline
In a letter to MMRDA and the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, the BMC complained about metro work causing major damage to the same water main in 2020
Updated on Dec 06, 2023 06:48 AM IST
It took BMC 50 hrs to repair burst pipeline
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) took 50 hours to repair a burst water pipeline in Mumbai, which caused low water pressure and intermittent cuts in several areas. The pipeline was damaged during drilling work for a metro project, and the BMC plans to recover the cost of repairs from the contractor. Citizens reported a shortage of packaged drinking water and unavailability of water tankers during the repairs. The BMC blamed the delay on technical challenges and the risk of loose soil collapsing.
Updated on Dec 05, 2023 08:00 AM IST
BMC to rent out gardens for photoshoots
The facility will initially be available in 25-30 big gardens under the BMC. It will be extended to gardens in every ward based on demand
Updated on Dec 03, 2023 06:46 AM IST
Roll out open space policy in a month: Lodha to BMC
Mangal Prabhat Lodha, guardian minister for Mumbai Suburban, has asked the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to finalize its draft open space policy within a month. The new policy limits the adoption period to 11 months, 3 years, or 5 years and allows private parties to acquire municipal plots by paying 50% of the land value. Lodha expressed his objection to the policy and called for a committee to ensure that adopted open spaces are not misused. The BMC has received around 100 suggestions and objections to the draft policy so far.
Updated on Dec 02, 2023 07:26 AM IST
Jeet Mashru, Mumbai
Road concretisation: IC Colony women take steps to protect trees they planted decades ago
The representatives of the women’s association recently held a meeting wherein they took the officials of the roads department and former corporator Abhishek Ghosalkar for a walk across the green neighbourhood and sought protection for the trees they planted over 20 years ago
Updated on Dec 01, 2023 07:28 AM IST
Rains have gone but potholes remain at Ghodbunder
The Ghodbunder Thane section is a key road connecting the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway on the Mira Bhayander side and connecting Mumbai Agra Highway on the Thane side. Heavy commercial vehicles also move through this road along with car traffic connecting Thane city to the Western suburbs of Mumbai
Updated on Nov 30, 2023 06:42 AM IST