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File photo of an anti-Metro protest at the colony.

Aarey Colony tribals to hold anti-rehab march

Adivasis of the Warli tribe have stated that instead of rehabilitation, they should be provided basic facilities under the Forest Rights Act, 2006.

27 May 2019 4:22 AM

The Centre has recently made changes to the procedure of environment clearances in its draft notification of Environment Impact Assessment (EIA), which has given powers to municipal bodies and involve creating district and state level committees to look into clearances for building and construction sector.

Greens slam new draft over green nod

Such short time period is not enough for inspecting the site, making reports, said Stalin Dayanand, project director of Vanashakti.

26 May 2019 5:11 AM

Thane based activists have opposed the large number of tree-cutting proposals tabled at the meeting at once.

TMC ready to approve axing 3.5K trees

Around 949 trees among the proposals are for Metro 4 apart from other development projects.

25 May 2019 2:40 AM

The wetland stretch in Borivali where debri has been dumped allegedly.

25 acres of mangroves destroyed: Activists in Borivali

Meanwhile, the forest department has taken cognisance of the matter and written to the tehsildar’s office to take further action.

22 May 2019 5:07 AM

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)

Civic body struggling to find tree experts

BMC officials have maintained that they have been finding it difficult to appoint experts as per the eligibility criteria.

21 May 2019 4:57 AM

The Indian Meteorological Depart-ment (IMD) has predicted that temperature across Maharashtra is expected to rise from May 19. (Representational image)

Mumbai braces for hotter weekend

The IMD has also stated that the hot weather in Mumbai Metropolitan Region may increase between 18 May and 21 May.

19 May 2019 5:59 AM

SGNP’s annual waterhole census to be held today

The census will be held on May 18 to understand the movement and diversity of wild animals inside the national park.

18 May 2019 4:28 AM

After the CM directed the state environment department to look into the activists’ complaints, mangrove committee member-secretary Neenu Somraj visited the area after the state polling and noticed the violations.

Activists: Uran NMSEZ working without permit

The mangrove committee has taken cognisance of the matter and stated that it will create a report based on inspection of destruction at the site.

17 May 2019 4:39 AM

The Maharashtra State Electricity Board (MSEB) has also written to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) saying that due to construction work which involves digging of sites, water-logging may happen which could also lead to disruption of electricity supply.

Digging will lead to flooding, say activists

The MMRDA has clearly stated that it will not be held responsible if there is a problem over the power supply.

14 May 2019 4:21 AM

A file photo of construction work for the project.

Metro 4 corridor must go underground: Locals

The objective stated in the DPR is only to complete the Project on Reduction and Speedy Implementation.

14 May 2019 4:16 AM

The activists have approached BMC to look into the matter as the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation has shown an earlier permission letter from the civic body.

Trees being illegally hacked in Aarey colony, say activists

This is despite the earlier detailed report on the metro line which stated that 57 trees will be cut.

13 May 2019 2:54 AM

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has sought public consultation for the elevated metro 6 (Lokhandwala-Jogeshwari-Vikhroli-Kanjurmarg) corridor.

MMRDA to hold public consultation for Metro 6

For long, environmentalists have been asking for a single integrated car depot for both metro 3 and metro 6 lines.

07 May 2019 7:06 AM

According to officials from the Byculla Zoo, items like sand, sticks and pebbles have been placed at the penguin enclosures so that these birds can prepare their own nests for breeding.

Preparations begin for Penguins’ nesting season

Officials also stated that the summer season would not take a toll on the penguins as the temperature of the enclosure is regulated manually.

05 May 2019 5:53 AM

Two-year-old male leopard named Drogone.

Byculla zoo gets leopard, jackal pairs

The most awaited Asiatic Lion is also expected to make an entry by April.

05 May 2019 5:49 AM

It has resulted in low fish catch by 70 per cent.

Algal bloom plagues Sindhudurg waters

Locals stated that the fish catch has been reducing at the Vengurla coast where the algal bloom has taken place.

02 May 2019 3:26 AM

Residents line up to cast their votes in Worli-Koliwada.

Worli fisher folk poll boycott has little impact on voting

Those Worli fishermen who earlier called for a boycott of the polls, maintained that many fishermen did not go to cast their vote.

30 Apr 2019 5:14 AM

Activists’ group supports Congress

Nirupam has promised to prevent development in the green area, claimed activists supporting the Congress candidate.

28 Apr 2019 6:42 AM

The BMC asked the HC for a detailed order so it could move the Supreme Court.

BMC to challenge Coastal Road order

The HC has kept the next hearing on June 3 but the BMC sought an earlier date stating that the present work will be affected due to the monsoon.

24 Apr 2019 1:31 AM

Only 24 per cent govt vacancies filled in past 5 years: RTI

The information revealed that 2014 had the least percentage of job positions filled at 10 per cent.

21 Apr 2019 3:57 AM

Fishermen believe that none of the political parties have taken the community into confidence that they will work for the fishermen’s interest.

Worli fisher folk vow to shun polls

They stated that it was a violation of the model code of conduct during elections.

20 Apr 2019 1:49 AM

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