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File image of a congested Dadar market in the evening.

BMC plans new markets in Dadar, Mahim, Dharavi

The planning has already begun and will be implemented soon, revealed a source from the civic markets department.

22 Oct 2017 7:59 PM

Mhada homes are the only affordable option for the middle class and the lower section of society within Mumbai limits.

MHADA to hand over sector 5 to state

The state is planning to conduct the redevelopment under Special Purpose Vehicle (SPC) model.

20 Nov 2018 8:11 PM

Anand Mahindra painting tree on the wall.

Tycoon's wish comes true on Dharavi school wall

Anand Mahindra spends Saturday afternoon with paint, brushes and schoolchildren at Gandhi Memorial School.

22 April 2018 6:38 PM

Maharashtra revealed that parts of the state, including Mumbai have witnessed community spread of the deadly disease. (PTI Photo)

Mumbai witnesses community spread of Covid19: State health official

Community transmission is the third stage of a disease outbreak, where source of new infections cannot be traced to a...

12 May 2020 6:16 AM

BMC will run 50 mobile dispensary vans which will go to different localities to conduct preliminary check-ups in Mumbai. (Photo- BMC twitter)

Maharashtra: BMC to operate 50 mobile dispensaries in suburbs

Under Mission Zero' action plan, dispensary vans with doctors and medicines to conduct preliminary examination of Covid...

23 Jun 2020 4:41 AM

Medics conduct COVID-19 screening of residents at a camp, during the ongoing nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus, at Dharavi in Mumbai. (PTI Photo)

Proactive screening helped curb Dharavi's COVID-19 spread: BMC

According to data, 82 percent of patients in Dharavi have recovered, bringing down the number of active cases to 166

12 July 2020 6:17 AM

A view of deserted roads near Dharavi during the lockdown. Washington Post has lauded the Dharavi-model that helps contain the spread of Coronavirus. (PTI Photo)

COVID-19: Washington Post praises Mumbai's Dharavi efforts

The American daily newspaper appreciated Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation for the way Dharavi has beaten back the...

2 Aug 2020 5:24 AM

A man looks on through the window of his house during a nationwide lockdown in the wake of coronavirus pandemic, at Dharavi in Mumbai. PTI photo

Maharashtra govt ramps up testing in Dharavi to stop spread of...

Authorities have stepped up measures to close off areas where cases have emerged in Dharavi, which is home to around a...

12 April 2020 10:40 AM

A man and a child look peek the window of their house at Dharavi, which has been sealed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. (PTI)

Mumbai civic authority seals off several 'containment zones'

CCTV cameras and video analytics will tip off the police if lockdown loiterers come out of their houses

3 April 2020 3:55 AM

The government has divided Dharavi into several small clusters in order to lure builders.

Dharavi redevelopment hits brick wall with currency ban

The real estate market having gone for a toss after demonetisation, the government's hope seems to have been dashed.

27 Nov 2016 8:57 PM

The incentive of these tours is to attract more Indian tourists, because plenty of foreigners know about Dharavi and come to study the area.(Photo: Shripad Naik)

More than just slumbai

A tour around Dharavi shows Mumbaikars and tourists a side that is often overlooked the cottage industries.

19 Nov 2016 6:40 PM

(Representational Image/ANI/Twitter)

Mumbai: 15-year-old beaten to death by cricket bat in Dharavi

The victim fell on the ground due to severe head injuries and soon after died on the spot.

14 May 2017 4:49 AM