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Debris dumping in Panje, Uran wetlands again

The actvists have alleged that a large swathe of wetland has already been reclaimed by dumping debris.

20 Dec 2019 1:53 AM

The state forest department has acknowledged the destruction of mangroves along the Sion-Panvel highway after a site visit this week.

Debris drying up mangroves, say forest officials

MCZMA had directed the Konkan divisional commissioner and state chief conservator of forests to look into the matter.

15 May 2019 4:07 AM

The court in its order noted that the land allotted for the temporary yard is on the seaward side of the sandy beach.

Bombay HC quashes sealink permissions

Holds construction at Juhu Koliwada beach will impact coast.

27 Apr 2019 1:24 AM

The Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) has directed the civic body to stop construction work of the project, as it does not have adequate permissions.

TMC told to stop work on wetland

The project will also entail reclamation of wetland patches at three spots in Thane.

23 Oct 2018 2:37 AM

Shivaji memorial: Last chance for Centre to file stand

Citizens can raise objections and give suggestions on a public project and it is mandatory as per environmental and coastal zone norms.

10 Oct 2018 1:34 AM

Bombay HC asks MCZMA to reply on illegal permits to statue

A bench of Justices Shantanu Kemkar and Sarang Kotwal was hearing a bunch of PILs challenging the construction of the memorial.

29 Aug 2018 2:12 AM

The draft Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) map.

‘CRZ maps pose threat to Elephanta’

The NGO has also written to the district collector of Raigad and MPCB on the matter.

11 May 2018 1:13 AM

Activists laud order curbing CRZ permits

The SC held that the NGT will monitor the issue and also that the state will submit the CRZ maps before April 30.

15 Apr 2018 2:17 AM

Maharashtra has around 103 beaches along its coast including sandy, muddy and rocky beaches.

State focusing on soft engg measures

Currently, the state government is working on a pilot sand dune project at Bhatey beach in Ratnagiri and Ubhadanda beach in Sindhudurg district.

06 Apr 2018 1:24 AM

A RTI query revealed that 17 residential buildings with 1564 flats, 20 offices and a golf course are coming up.

Inspect wetland site: Locals

Residential bldgs coming up under garb of golf course at Seawoods.

23 Mar 2018 2:23 AM

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