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Maharashtra Elections 2024: Mangesh Kudalkar on Kurla’s Challenges

Maharashtra Elections 2024: Mangesh Kudalkar on Kurla’s Challenges

In this exclusive interview, Mangesh Kudalkar (Shiv Sena - Eknath Shinde faction) outlines his priorities for the Kurla constituency amid the Maharashtra Elections 2024. Addressing issues from water shortages to pollution, civic infrastructure, and connectivity, Kudalkar shares his achievements and future plans to enhance living standards in Kurla. Tune in to understand the pressing issues and solutions being proposed for the area.

08 November,2024 07:04 PM IST
Mumbai Rains: Family seeks compensation after woman falls into open drain

Mumbai Rains: Family seeks compensation after woman falls into open drain

In a heartbreaking incident, 45-year-old Vimal Gaikwad lost her life after falling into an uncovered drain on MIDC Central Road, opposite Veravali Reservoir No. 3, Andheri. Her niece, Dipali Bansode, holds the government responsible, citing that Vimal was the sole breadwinner of the Gaikwad family, which includes her husband, Appasaheb, a slow learner with low vision. The BMC has since covered the drain, but the family’s grief remains. Watch to learn more about this tragic accident during Mumbai Rains and the calls for accountability.

28 September,2024 11:29 AM IST
Mumbai Rains: Andheri subway shut down, waterlogging chokes the city

Mumbai Rains: Andheri subway shut down, waterlogging chokes the city

On 3rd August, Mumbai witnessed severe rainfall which led to massive waterlogging and traffic snarls across the city. IMD had predicted that Mumbai would likely receive heavy rainfall at isolated places for three days starting Friday 2nd August along with heavy rainfall at isolated areas in Thane. Andheri Subway was shut down for commuters due to waterlogging. On the other hand, city's seven lakes have already crossed 80% capacity as Mumbai's water levels have risen significantly.

03 August,2024 03:30 PM IST
REIMAGINING MITHI RIVER

REIMAGINING MITHI RIVER

Curious about the potential of taming Mumbai’s most capricious river, urbanist Sahil Kanekar and environmental engineer Kartiki Naik of WRI India fashion five opportunities that can alter the course of its future

19 March,2023 01:23 PM IST | Mumbai
Collective Water Stock In Maha Dams Doubles In Fortnight After Good Rainfall

Collective Water Stock In Maha Dams Doubles In Fortnight After Good Rainfall

After a dry spell in June, heavy rainfall in most parts of Maharashtra in July has more than doubled the collective water stock in dams across the state within a span of a fortnight. While the water stock in the dams recorded on July 1 was 24.07 per cent of the total storage capacity, it increased to 53.73 per cent on Friday evening, as per the data provided by the state water resources department.

16 July,2022 09:33 PM IST | Mumbai
Mumbai Weather Update | Moderate to Very Heavy Rainfall

Mumbai Weather Update | Moderate to Very Heavy Rainfall

Mumbaikars woke up to heavy rains in the city and its suburbs on Wednesday. The daily normal life was affected as heavy rainfall continued in Mumbai causing waterlogging. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted moderate to heavy rainfall for Mumbai and its suburbs with possibility of very heavy to extremely heavy spells at isolated places on Wednesday.

06 July,2022 03:20 PM IST | Mumbai
No OC Required For Water Supply From May 1 Under 'Water For All' Policy

No OC Required For Water Supply From May 1 Under 'Water For All' Policy

From May 1, every citizen of Mumbai will get drinking water connection under the BMC’s ‘Water for All’ policy. This includes huts on footpaths and buildings with illegal alterations. Mid-day had reported on April 6 that the policy will come as a big relief to around 55,000 buildings where residents currently have to pay double water charges in the absence of an occupancy certificate.

12 April,2022 10:30 PM IST | Mumbai
OC/NO OC: BMC To Provide Water At Normal Charges As Per 'Water For All' Policy

OC/NO OC: BMC To Provide Water At Normal Charges As Per 'Water For All' Policy

The BMC’s “Water for all” policy will come as a big relief to around 55,000 buildings where the residents currently have to pay double water charges in the absence of an occupancy certificate. Living in a building that doesn’t have OC is not a mistake of the residents. So there might be a reduction in the water charge of these buildings to normal charges.

06 April,2022 09:17 PM IST | Mumbai
CM Uddhav Thackeray Inaugurates India's First Water Taxi In Mumbai

CM Uddhav Thackeray Inaugurates India's First Water Taxi In Mumbai

Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, inaugurated the country’s first water taxi in Mumbai on Thursday. The Mumbai water taxi services will link Navi Mumbai to south Mumbai ensuring faster connectivity for commuters.

18 February,2022 08:53 PM IST | Mumbai

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