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The Melghat Tiger Reserve (MTR) has estimated a benefit of Rs 346 per year for every one rupee spent on its management, as per a latest study.

Melghat Tiger Reserve higher in economical value

The economic value of habitat for species from 1,91,995.39 hectares of the reserve is estimated to be Rs 4,941.9 lakhs.

21 Aug 2019 2:54 AM

Tribal and activists have pleaded Tree Authority members of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) visiting Aarey Colony to spare the thousands of trees that are proposed to be removed for the Metro 3 corridor. (Photo: Representational Image)

Tribals apprise BMC of aarey destruction

The members assured the public gathered there that Aarey would be saved.

21 Aug 2019 2:46 AM

In a tragic incident, two leopard cubs were killed after being run over by an unidentified vehicle in Nashik district on Monday. The incident took place on the Dubere-Sonari Road in the district.

Two leopard cubs dead in road mishap

As per a 2015 estimate, there are over 900 leopards in Maharashtra, second only to Madhya Pradesh.

20 Aug 2019 8:48 AM

Maharashtra has seven hotspots of sulphur dioxide gas (SO2) emissions, the highest in the country, according to a latest study. (Photo: AFP)

Maharashtra has most hotspots of SO2: Greenpeace

Mumbai is the second highest emitter of SO2 among mega-cites in India, next only to Chennai in Tamil Nadu.

20 Aug 2019 8:40 AM

Debris wash ashore city’s Girgaum Chowpatty

Marine conservationists stated that this happens only when construction activities take place close to the coastline.

18 Aug 2019 4:23 AM

To promote an ecofriendly Ganesh festival this year, beach campaigners and activists are requesting citizens to favour sustainable idols over Plaster of Paris idols painted with chemicals.

Greens appeal for eco-friendly Ganesh festival

The group will also initiate a ten-day cleanup drive at Dadar beach post the festival to free the beach of idols and decorative items washed ashore.

18 Aug 2019 4:20 AM

Gorai mangrove park foundation laid

The Rs 20 crore park will be built at 20-acre plot near Gorai jetty where visitors can go on boat rides amid mangroves.

17 Aug 2019 2:11 AM

At present, there are 1,172 trees at the site, which falls under F/S ward.

1,004 trees to be cut down for MTHL bridge

Environmentalists have already criticised the project over the reclamation of land near the Thane creek, which hosts congregations of flamingos.

17 Aug 2019 2:05 AM

Mumbai fishermen have welcomed the recently drafted, Marine Fisheries (Regulation and Manag-ement) Bill, 2019, which transfers power from the states to the Centre, to provide permits to fishermen in the exclusive economic zone between 20 and 200 nautical miles. (Photo: PTI/File)

City fishermen welcome Marine Fisheries Bill

Mostly the catch along the state coastline is juvenile fish which is restricting the growth of the fish population.

11 Aug 2019 3:19 AM

In a breather for those hit by floods, the intensity of rainfall in the state is likely to reduce, according to weathermen. Presently, the districts of Sangli, Satara and Kolhapur are reeling under severe floods owing to incessant rain this week.

Intensity of rainfall in Maharashtra to reduce: IMD

Due to rough weather at sea, the MET department has advised people to avoid venturing into the water for next 24 hours.

11 Aug 2019 3:02 AM

Farmers of Hauda village in Nandura block are refraining from investing in solar pumps, which they believe would be ineffective in light of the water crisis.

Water scarcity renders solar pumps ineffective

Among them, 90 per cent were using solar pumps.

10 Aug 2019 2:33 AM

According to notices issued by the tree authority since Jan. 2019, a total 8,792 trees are proposed to be axed.

Over 542 trees likely to be hacked

According to public notices issued by the tree authority since January 2019, a total 8,792 trees are proposed to be axed.

10 Aug 2019 2:30 AM

However, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) claimed that only a control room and a training academy would come up at the site.

Cemetery plot to be used for Metro Bhavan in Aarey

Environmentalists have claimed that introduction of the Metro Bhavan will lead to commercialisation of the green space.

09 Aug 2019 3:38 AM

Entire township of Palava was flooded on Sunday.

Greens blame CRZ norms for flooding

Activists said that the residential complex along the golf course planned at Seawoods was likely to meet the same fate.

07 Aug 2019 2:53 AM

The total PM2.5 emissions in 2018 have been recorded at 49,600 tonnes but the same are projected to increase to 60,950 tonnes by 2030. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Transport emission highest

Emissions from transport (16.4 per cent) and industry (15 per cent) have been found to be the primary contributors to PM2.5 levels in the city.

07 Aug 2019 2:45 AM

Severe waterlogging was witnessed in various places including Kurla, Ghatkopar, Chembur, Kandivali, Andheri, Malad, Mulund and Thane city on Sunday.

MMR rivers burst amid downpour

Santacruz cumulative rainfall on Aug 4 is 2374.2 mm and has crossed the normal seasonal total of Santacruz 2317.1 mm.

05 Aug 2019 2:41 AM

People residing at Daulat Nagar near the Dahisar river and Krantinagar near the Poisar river were stranded in knee-deep water during the early hours of Saturday. (Photo: Asian Age| Sonali Telang)

Mumbai rivers overflow in day’s rain

The situation at Krantinagar in Kandivali worsened Saturday morning as the initial stretch of the Poisar river overflowed.

04 Aug 2019 4:38 AM

The Election Commission, in its response, said it has taken up the issue at national level. (Photo: File)

EC takes note of landfill activities during LS polls

Activists have stated that the landfill blocked creek water, which led to flooding in nearby villages recently.

03 Aug 2019 2:09 AM

The tiger census of 2019 has recorded around 64 per cent increase in the big cat’s population in Maharashtra since 2014. In the year 2018, the tiger population in the state is estimated at 312.

Census records 64 per cent increase in Maharashtra tigers

Overall, the number of tigers has increased to 2,967 across India, reve-aled the census report unveiled on Monday by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

30 Jul 2019 2:02 AM

Activists push for river regulation zones in Maharashtra

The demand comes days after over 1,000 passengers on board the Mahalaxmi Express were stranded for 17 hours due to flooding.

30 Jul 2019 1:31 AM

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