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The revised tender for the waste-to-energy plant at the Deonar dumping ground with a capacity of 600 tonnes per day (TPD) is under process.

City likely to get waste-to-energy plants this year

Environmentalists have said that this should help in decongesting the landfills and spare new sites for dumping debris.

05 Feb 2019 6:34 AM

The census, concluded in January 2019, was based on the survey conducted on the banks of the Thane Creek that is Vitava to Sewri and Vitava to JNPT. (Representational image)

More than 1 lakh flamingos in city: Census

Experts have stated that it could be due to large-scale migration of birds during 2019.

03 Feb 2019 7:44 AM

A specimen of the estuary seahorse or Hippocampus kuda. (Photo: Swapnil Tandel)

Seahorses getting trapped in Sindhudurg estuaries

On Sunday, a fisherman from Sindhudurg saw a live seahorse trapped in the net in an estuary.

01 Feb 2019 1:51 AM

While Dombivali and Ambernath recorded annual PM10 levels in 2017 at 176 and 165 the highest in the state, Mumbai has seen an increase in the PM10 levels from 2015 (106) to 2017 (151). (Photo: AFP)

16 cities to remain polluted in 2024: study

In Maharashtra, the number of non-attainment cities has increased to 25 based on 2017 annual data from 17 identified under NCAP, the report stated.

30 Jan 2019 3:16 AM

The land use in Aarey Milk Colony, known as the city’s green lung, was sanctioned last Friday.

State makes new changes in land use at Aarey

The land use in Aarey Milk Colony was sanctioned last on Friday.

29 Jan 2019 2:06 AM

JICA team members talking to Palghar farmers.

JICA team meets farmers for bullet train

Villagers from Bharodi village also raised apprehensions about losing their entire landholding.

25 Jan 2019 2:01 AM

Fishermen: Fish stock hit by unnatural occurrences

The occurrence of jellyfish in deep waters of Vengurla area of Sindhudurg have been forcing the fishermen to release trapped fish.

21 Jan 2019 1:12 AM

Unusual sightings of jellyfish worry experts

The institute has been gathering data from fishing communities of different areas to determine the exact cause of mass occurrence of the triggerfish.

21 Jan 2019 1:09 AM

Meanwhile, the BMC had proposed that the sewage treatment plant would tackle sewage water at Kulupwadi and Dhobhi Ghat.

Carcass spotted floating on Dahisar river

While the Dahisar river has been inundated with regular release of cow dung, locals said that very little efforts being made to avoid river pollution.

19 Jan 2019 1:36 AM

The expert committee constituted by the Thane collector has been tasked with surveying the wetlands and studying their biodiversity. (Representational image)

Expert panel opposes projects on Upvan lake

The panel was formed only after the high court order directing the state to notify its wetlands.

18 Jan 2019 4:28 AM

According to the MMRDA, as many as 20 villages from areas like Mahul, Uran, Belapur and Trombay among others will be affected by the project.

MMRDA to conduct survey of fisherfolk

The authority will appoint consultant to survey fisherfolk who are likely to be affected by the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link Project (MTHL).

16 Jan 2019 2:15 AM

Forest dept to get real time fire alerts

The system will only be accessible to forest officials who can access details through the identity and password allotted to them.

13 Jan 2019 1:40 AM

Officials from National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) have stated that the bullet train project will also have an underground corridor in coastal regulation zone (CRZ) areas.

Bullet train to cost 131 hectares of forests

Palghar will lose largest chunk of forests at 34.19 ha, followed by Dahanu at 29.05 hectares.

08 Jan 2019 5:12 AM

Navi Mumbai recorded higher levels of PM2.5 at 303.

Air quality in city remains ‘very poor’

BKC recorded the poorest air quality, followed by Andheri, Mazagaon and Malad.

06 Jan 2019 2:05 AM

At least 10 trees were seen with holes in Rajendra Nagar.

Borivali residents suspect trees being poisoned

According to the locals, the alleged poison holes were first discovered in the trees on December 26.

06 Jan 2019 1:50 AM

The officers had recovered 28 snares on Wednesday.

Forest dept still looking for snares inside Film City

The forest department is also trying to strengthen patrolling in the area, after suspicion of poaching attempts at the site.

04 Jan 2019 2:01 AM

The Wetland of Panje, Uran is also under threat of getting filled up by private developer.

Activists: Notify wetlands prone to development

Activists have highlighted that the high court had already asked the state to submit details on the wetland mapping procedure.

26 Dec 2018 2:10 AM

The fisherman has to submit details of fishing boat license, along with the global positioning sy-stem location, where the fish was caught and photographic evidence. (Representational image)

Fishermen to get reward for saving marine species

An application to the state mangrove cell also needs to be made for the same.

24 Dec 2018 6:22 AM

Mumbai wetlands in action plan for birds

These areas have been known to host thousands of migratory birds, which could be seen during winter in its full glory.

23 Dec 2018 2:02 AM

Cub of tigress Avni rescued

The forest department had especially brought in a team from Madhya Pradesh to carry out the rescue operation.

23 Dec 2018 1:32 AM

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