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Environmentalists have been emphasising on Kanjurmarg plot as an alternative plot, given its flat surface and lesser impact on environment.

Supreme Court disposes of plea on metro depot at Aarey

Initially, cutting of around 2,238 trees have been proposed, as notice for the same has been pasted on the Aarey trees.

16 Apr 2019 6:29 AM

Citizens conducted cleanliness drive at Aarey garden.

Liquor bottles clog Chhota Kashmir

On Saturday when several citizens gathered at the garden for a cleanup, they were appalled to recover around 200 beer and liquor bottles in an hour.

14 Apr 2019 4:07 AM

The National Green Tribunal (Representational Image)

Shut tainting Taloja industries, says NGT

The court further ordered that the MPCB should decide on the matter and take measures within two weeks.

13 Apr 2019 2:33 AM

Earlier this week, the NHSRCL told the Bombay high court that it had received permission from the Union environment ministry to hack 1.5 lakh mangroves from Thane, Palghar and Navi Mumbai districts. (Photo: PTI )

Farmers irked over nod for removal of mangroves

The group has fielded Datta Karbat from the Palghar constituency for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

12 Apr 2019 2:55 AM

As such, the Praja Foundation has urged the BMC to look into the issue of sanitation and cleaner environment.

Mumbai in distress: Water, garbage issues on rise

The complaints to the garden department and solid waste management department witnessed a rise of 59 and 43 per cent in the same period.

10 Apr 2019 2:44 AM

The Talawe wetland, which was under threat of commercial development for a golf course and residential complex, is now being frequented by flamingos.

Flamingos flock to Talawe wetlands, citizens in awe

A recent study by the Bombay Natural History Society found that Mumbai was inhabited by 121,000 flamingos.

07 Apr 2019 4:35 AM

Killer Whale spotted in Ratnagiri

According to local fishermen, this dolphin species has been seen in the shallow Ratnagiri waters for the first time.

05 Apr 2019 3:34 AM

The rescue team rescue the leopard and take it to safety in Marol. (Photo: Mrugesh Bandiwadekar)

Leopard rescued from Andheri building

The rescue operation lasted for almost three hours after which the leopard was tranquilised and taken to Sanjay Gandhi National Park.

02 Apr 2019 2:34 AM

Residents of Mahul form human chain at Marine Drive to protest against tree-cutting. (Photo: SHRIPAD NAIK)

Human chain formed to protest tree-cutting

The coastal project will destroy our fishing grounds where we have been fishing since decades.

31 Mar 2019 4:36 AM

Incident occurred in waters along Kelus-Kalvibunder.

Olive ridley rescued from gill net in Sindhudurg

The Olive ridley turtle is an endangered marine animal listed as schedule one species under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

29 Mar 2019 2:49 AM

IMD officials stated that the temperature is likely to increase in coming days.

Weatherman says city temperature may rise further

The hot temperature is due to the northeasterly winds over the region, said IMD.

26 Mar 2019 2:39 AM

More olive ridley turtles are being seen at Ratnagiri.

Olive ridley hatchlings released in Maha waters

Last year in November, the state forest department, with assistance from marine enthusiasts built a hatchery on the beach.

20 Mar 2019 2:48 AM

From Vasai, 30 approval letters have been received, while eight farmers have already given up their land for the project. (Representational picture)

NHSRCL gets more farm land for bullet train project

In Maharashtra, as many as 60 hectares of private plots shall be acquired for the project.

19 Mar 2019 2:09 AM

Thane locals are speaking out against the elevated Metro-4 line in the city.

Thane residents oppose elevated Metro-4 line

Over 68 per cent of respondents isn’t ready to accept traffic congestion and demand better planning and peak-hour traffic management.

18 Mar 2019 1:53 AM

According to officials, around 1,500 water tanks are being used in different regions of Maharashtra. (Photo: File | representational)

Further decline in live water storage in state: CWC

Around 27 reservoirs in Maharashtra and Gujarat are showing 24 per cent water storage levels which mat further deteriorate.

17 Mar 2019 4:06 AM

City youth protest climate change

There was a global protest under “Fridays for future” which saw demonstrations in Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Guwahati.

16 Mar 2019 2:25 AM

While the light level recorded at Wilson gymkhana was 84,800 lux, there was an appallingly huge difference when facing the light, and in the surrounding areas. (Representational image)

Wilson Gymkhana gets rid of floodlights

Light pollution is caused by high-intensity artificial lighting more than what is required.

12 Mar 2019 2:53 AM

Citizens and activists protest against the project.

Protest held against coastal road

he group gathered at Tata Garden in Breach Candy, from where a peaceful march to Priyadarshani Park was planned.

11 Mar 2019 7:50 AM

Women vendors attend session by NGO Sagarshakti.

Koli women struggle in BMC’s biggest fish market

Marol dry fish market is one of the largest fish market in Mumbai, where women are the prominent fish sellers.

10 Mar 2019 6:59 AM

The forest area near sanctuary has also been subjected to rampant earth-mining activities.

Polluting industries banned from 10km of Tansa valley

The move came after the lack of action by the state government in notifying eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) of Tansa sanctuary.

04 Mar 2019 3:59 AM

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