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The CAG also termed the CAMPA scheme ineffective in many cases where diversion of fund was made for inadmissible purposes and unsuitable works.

‘Discrepancies in state CAMPA implementation’

It stated that there were unreconciled differences between amounts released by state CAMPA and that shown as received by the circles.

29 Jul 2019 8:36 AM

At the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR), 15 resorts and homestays had emerged after 2015.

State failed to protect Maharashtra tigers: CAG report

While the State Board for Wildlife is required to meet at least twice a year as per the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

28 Jul 2019 5:28 AM

Heavy showers for next two days in Mumbai: IMD

Apart from Mumbai, areas like Palghar and Thane are also expected to receive extremely heavy rainfall in the next 48 hours.

28 Jul 2019 4:51 AM

The groundwater situation in Maharashtra appears grim, as 75 per cent of wells have recorded a fall in water stock. Furthermore, Maharashtra is among the worst hit states when it comes to sewage pollution.

75 per cent of wells in state record dip

Maharashtra recorded the fourth highest fall in terms of water level after Pondicherry, Arunachal Pradesh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli, and Karnataka.

24 Jul 2019 6:20 AM

Citizens staying in sector 35 of Kharghar said that though the Taloja site was around 3 kilometres away, they had been waking up to hazy mornings due to the smoke emitted from the industries. (Photo: PTI)

Taloja factories’ smoke irk locals

Even though MPCB has claimed that strict action is being taken on the polluting industries, not much has been done in the case of air pollution.

24 Jul 2019 5:40 AM

Locals and environmentalists claimed that some part of the littered sulphur was still present at the site and raised concerns over the possibility of an untoward incident. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Savitri river fumes after sulphur gets washed in

Activists also raised concern about the river’s crocodile population being affected by the sulphur.

23 Jul 2019 6:20 AM

Afroz Shah and volunteers at a beach clean-up drive held at Versova beach on Sunday. (Photo: MRUGESH BANDIWADEKAR)

86,000kg trash collected in city within 2 hours

Around 6,400 citizens participated in the initiative, which took place from 7 am till 9 am on Sunday.

22 Jul 2019 7:01 AM

Marine experts have raised concerns over the decline in landings of commercial fish in Maharashtra, including Indian Mackerel and Bombay Duck (Bombil), which has reduced up to 44 per cent as compared to the year 2017.

Bombay Duck disappearing from sea

Mumbai fishermen believe that overfishing of juvenile fish before attaining full growth is leading to a decline in the fish population.

21 Jul 2019 7:14 AM

Even as activists hailed the judgment quashing the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) permissions given for the Coastal Road project (CRP), the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is nowplanning to move Supreme Court.

Activists hail verdict as BMC plans to move Supreme Court

According to civic officials, projects like the Bandra-Worli Sea link, which are similar to the CRP, have helped alleviate the city’s traffic woes.

17 Jul 2019 6:13 AM

Olive Ridley turtles are protected species under the Schedule 1 of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. According to Mumbai Mangrove Conservation Unit, out of the six Olive Ridley, three were found dead at the shores, while the other three are being treated.

Olive ridley turtles wash ashore, 3 rescued

Mangrove cell stated that it is creating awareness about such incidents among the citizens.

14 Jul 2019 7:24 AM

Mumbai rains have surpassed the monthly average of July in the first ten days alone, according to weathermen. From the beginning of the month till July 11, the city recorded 865 mm rainfall against July’s average of 840.7 mm, as per data by Skymet Weather, a private weather agency. (Representational image)

July’s average rainfall received within first 10 days

Weathermen have predicted that rains in Mumbai will reduce for now as the monsoon trough has shifted towards the foothills of the Himalayas.

12 Jul 2019 2:39 AM

Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in parts of the city in the next 24 hours. (Photo: Asian age)

IMD forecasts very heavy rain today

Mahabaleshwar (136 mm) records highest rainfall , followed by Matheran and Nashik.

09 Jul 2019 3:13 AM

The river has for long been contaminated by urban and industrial effluents.

Nullah trouble for residents

After the recent heavy downpour in Kandivali, a stretch of the Poisar river overflowed, leaving the streets full of garbage.

08 Jul 2019 3:33 AM

Experts have raised concerns over emissions from industries in Maharashtra after three cities in the state, including Mumbai, were identified as hotspots of nitrogen oxides (NOx) pollution in a recent study. (Photo: AFP)

Nitrogen oxides a public health hazard: Report

Nitrogen oxide gases are produced by combustion of fuel in air at high temperatures, such as car engines.

07 Jul 2019 6:57 AM

According to Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV), Maharashtra has recorded sales of around 4,865 EV units.

Budget 2019: Makers of EVs welcome GST cut

In 2018, the state government had signed a memorandum with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) to procure 1,000 EVs in the first phase.

06 Jul 2019 2:59 AM

Revellers enjoy the high tide at Marine Drive. (Photo: Sripad Naik)

Rains cross 1000mm mark

Water stock increases in seven reservoirs around city.

05 Jul 2019 3:53 AM

At 10.30 pm on Monday, we heard a huge sound outside and saw that the road has caved-in while it was raining heavily.

Chandivali road caves-in, none injured

The project is being built by diverting a drainage at the site resulting in heavy water flow from the hills and clogging the area.

03 Jul 2019 2:22 AM

Commuters wait to board a train at waterlogged Sion railway station in Mumbai on Tuesday. (Photo: RAJESH JADHAV)

Deluge paralyses Mumbai, 35 die due to rains in Maharashtra

The meteorological department has warned of “extremely heavy” rainfall in adjoining areas of Thane and Palghar on July 4 and 5.

03 Jul 2019 1:58 AM

Vehicles move slowly as pedestrians walk through a waterlogged street after heavy monsoon rain in Mumbai on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Mumbai crawls after rains; children swim in puddles

Intense rainfall occurred in the city on the first day of July with heavy rainfall in Malad at 301.40 mm till evening hours.

02 Jul 2019 7:52 AM

While the intensity of rains in Mumbai is likely to reduce from heavy to moderate, areas like Ratnagiri, Vidarbha, Marathwada will see heavy rainfall from Tuesday. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

Marathwada, Vidarbha to receive heavy rains

On Sunday, Colaba observatory recorded 15.8 mm of rainfall, while Santacruz observatory recorded 9.2 mm rain between 8 am and 6 pm.

01 Jul 2019 7:58 AM

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