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25-year-old arrested for killing lover in Vikhroli
MUMBAI: A 25-year-old man, Hanan Shah, was arrested for killing his 37-year-old lover in Vikhroli after a dispute over marriage.
Published on Apr 23, 2025 08:16 AM IST
Manish Kumar Pathak
Social worker alerted police, ED about scam 2 months ago
Dharavi social worker Shashikant Kawale alerted authorities about a Ponzi scheme but claims no action was taken despite his warnings.
Updated on Jan 14, 2025 08:12 AM IST
Vinay Dalvi
Mumbai: Trailer collides with parked vehicles in Dharavi, none injured
A trailer lost control in Dharavi, Mumbai, crashing into six parked vehicles, including a taxi and a tempo, which fell into a creek.
Published on Jan 03, 2025 02:36 PM IST
PTI |
Delivery person dies after truck runs him over
A 26-year-old delivery man was killed in Mumbai after a truck ran over him. The driver fled but later surrendered; he's charged with negligence.
Updated on Nov 26, 2024 08:04 AM IST
Vinay Dalvi
“I will vote for whoever can tackle inflation”
Raj Kumshikar, a sanitation worker in Dharavi, struggles with rising living costs and stagnant wages, while expressing skepticism about political promises.
Updated on Nov 16, 2024 06:50 AM IST
Dharavi mosque demolition spurs political fisticuffs between BJP and MVA
BMC's demolition of an illegal mosque section in Dharavi sparked political tensions, with BJP and opposition clashing over communal motives and safety.
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 07:18 AM IST
Crowd gathered to prevent Dharavi mosque demolition disperses when trustees agree to demolish illegality
In Dharavi, thousands blocked a road to prevent the BMC from demolishing parts of a mosque, claiming selective targeting amid ongoing legal disputes.
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 07:08 AM IST
Tension in Mumbai's Dharavi amid BMC's move to raze ‘illegal’ portion of mosque
A large group of residents gathered on the road to protest the BMC's actions, prompting a significant police presence to manage the crowd.
Published on Sep 21, 2024 02:13 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao
How slum redevelopment homes got bigger over the years
Size of homes allotted by SRA has increased from 180 sqft in 1995 to 300 sqft. In the same period, the average size of a 1BHK in MMR has shrunk from 470 sqft to 350 sqft
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 08:24 AM IST
Will give 500-sqft houses here itself: Aaditya tells Dharavi residents
Thackeray also claimed that the Shinde government was committed to safeguarding the interests of contractors
Updated on Aug 19, 2024 07:50 AM IST
26-year-old who tried to resolve fight killed in front of police team in Dharavi
Rahul Vaishya, a cousin of the deceased, claimed the accused were dreaded criminals who were always under the influence of drugs and troubled people
Updated on Jul 30, 2024 08:12 AM IST
Vinay Dalvi
UP gangster who worked as cab driver in city arrested from Dharavi
Gangster on the run from UP police nabbed in Dharavi; accused involved in car theft racket. UP police had announced a reward of ₹50,000 for his capture.
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 07:44 AM IST
Vinay Dalvi
Ownership of 1,250 acres of land for Dharavi project to remain with government
Sources said land parcels are to be transferred only to Dharavi Redevelopment Project/Slum Rehabilitation Authority of the state government’s housing department
Updated on Jun 17, 2024 08:56 AM IST
Why does Adani need 1,250 acres for redevelopment project: Dharavi residents
Calling it “a land scam”, the Dharavi Bachao Andolan said 1,250 acres is double the area of Dharavi, one of the world’s largest slums
Updated on Jun 15, 2024 08:46 AM IST
Dharavi garment factory fire leaves 6 injured
A level two fire broke out at a factory in Dharavi around 3:45am on Tuesday. It took over four hours to bring the blaze under control, and it was finally extinguished by 8:10am. Six people were injured, with three suffering burns ranging from 35% to 50%, and were subsequently taken to Sion Hospital
Updated on May 29, 2024 08:08 AM IST
Govt agents taking away your land: Rahul in Dharavi
Rahul was accompanied by party leader and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, as he completed 6,700 kilometers of the march that began in Manipur on January 14
Updated on Mar 17, 2024 07:08 AM IST
Ed Sheeran chooses Dharavi for his first concert in Mumbai
In Mumbai for his Mathematics tour, to be held on March 16 at the Mahalaxmi Race Course, Sheeran first made a beeline for SHED (Society for Human & Environmental Development) primary school in Dharavi
Updated on Mar 13, 2024 07:30 AM IST
Ekta Mohta
Adani Group's Dharavi plan begins next week: All you need to know
The firm will collect data from Dharavi residents, to determine their rehabilitation needs under the initiative Dharavi Redevelopment Project Pvt.
Published on Mar 12, 2024 12:46 PM IST
Bloomberg |
Dharavi redevelopment to kickstart with survey on March 18
The data will be used by the government to determine the rehabilitation eligibility of the residents. The survey will also create, for the first time ever, a ‘Digital Dharavi,’ an advanced library of one of the world’s largest informal settlements
Updated on Mar 12, 2024 07:44 AM IST
Businesses rehabilitated in Nav Dharavi to get SGST refund for 5 years
DRPPL announces tax benefits for industrial units in redeveloped Dharavi to boost local businesses, including a refund of SGST after obtaining the occupation certificate.
Updated on Feb 27, 2024 08:16 AM IST
Dharavi residents won’t get ownership of houses: Gaikwad
Dharavi MLA Varsha Gaikwad alleges Dharavi residents won't get full ownership of houses in Adani Realty's redevelopment due to railway land issue.
Updated on Feb 25, 2024 07:44 AM IST
BMC school denies admission to 7 students
Seven students from Dharavi, Mumbai, who were expelled from private schools for nonpayment of fees, have been denied admission to a BMC-run school despite legal provisions. The parents of the affected students, who are daily wage workers, sought help from the civic body's education officer and the child rights commission, but were unsuccessful. The private school management refused to issue school leaving certificates until the pending fees were cleared. The parents then approached the BMC-run school, but the principal asked the children to take an exam before admission and ultimately refused them entry.
Updated on Feb 12, 2024 06:42 AM IST
Adani will take over Dharavi land once people go to transit camps, says Uddhav
Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray visited Dharavi and urged residents not to leave their homes for transit camps, claiming Adanis would take over the land. Thackeray and Congress have been protesting against Adani Realty's contract for the Dharavi Makeover project. Thackeray also accused the government of using tactics to terrorize people and demanded 500 square feet houses for Dharavi residents. The Adani Realty group declined to comment on the allegations.
Updated on Feb 11, 2024 07:32 AM IST
Who will get free home in redeveloped Dharavi? Adani to start key survey in Feb
“Teams will go to each and every house ... biometric data will be collected,” said the head of the Dharavi Redevelopment Authority.
Published on Jan 26, 2024 04:31 PM IST
Reuters | HT News Desk
Opposition and ruling party leaders to oppose ‘Navi Dharavi’ at Mulund
The proposal to relocate ineligible residents of Dharavi to Mulund is facing opposition from ruling party leaders and the opposition. There are concerns about transforming Mulund East into 'Navi Dharavi' or 'Naya Mumbra.' BJP and opposition leaders have urged the chief minister and his deputies to not convert Mulund East into a slum area. The housing department has written to the urban development department seeking the transfer of land in Mulund for the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP). Members from both the ruling party and the opposition have expressed their opposition to the proposal.
Updated on Jan 19, 2024 07:42 AM IST
‘Navi Dharavi’ at Mulund: Housing dept seeks 64 acres from BMC to resettle Dharavi residents
The state government of Mumbai plans to resettle slum dwellers from Dharavi in two plots owned by the BMC in Mulund, measuring 64 acres. These plots will be used to build residential units for people affected by the Dharavi Redevelopment Project. The housing department has requested the transfer of the land parcels to the Dharavi Redevelopment Project Pvt Ltd. BJP former MP Kirit Somaiya has objected to the plan, stating that rehabilitating so many people in one area is not appropriate.
Updated on Jan 18, 2024 06:42 AM IST
Adani promises houses in ‘Navi Dharavi’ for ineligible Dharavi residents
Adani Group's Dharavi Redevelopment Project will provide 350 sq ft tenements to Dharavi residents before January 1, 2000, for free.
Updated on Jan 16, 2024 01:18 AM IST
Who is Hafeez Contractor, architect hired by Adani for redevelopment of Dharavi?
The Adani Group has roped in three city planners, including Hafeez Contractor, to run the Dharavi Redevelopment Project in Mumbai.
Published on Jan 02, 2024 03:59 PM IST
Vaishnawi Sinha
Int’l planners, designers to prepare master plan for Dharavi project
Adani group's Dharavi Redevelopment Project in Mumbai has appointed renowned planners and designers to create a master plan for the project. The project aims to improve the quality of life for Dharavi residents and serve as a model for urban redevelopment. Opposition parties have criticized the project for giving undue concessions to the Adani group.
Updated on Jan 02, 2024 08:16 AM IST
Mumbai firm bags ₹22 crore contract to digitally map Adani's Dharavi project
The Adani Group has bagged the contract to convert Dharavi, one of Asia's largest slums into a modern city hub.
Published on Dec 19, 2023 11:08 AM IST
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