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  Despite promises by political parties, annual Mumbai floods still a problem
  by Hepzi Anthony
  January 21, 2022
  Century-old storm water drains remain undeveloped in face of Mumbai floods. Promises made by political parties remain on paper, with no change in sight.
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  How prepared were Mumbai’s hospitals for the third wave of COVID-19?
  by Sabah Virani
  January 18, 2022
  While the medical infrastructure of Mumbai has been ramped up for the third wave of COVID-19, the strain on private hospitals has led to complaints.
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  Mumbai buzz: Daily COVID-19 cases drop | Reporting home-test results now mandatory
  by News Desk
  January 15, 2022
  Daily COVID-19 cases show a drop; are the numbers authentic? Random testing in public areas has been stopped. Catch more details in this weekly news recap.
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  Responsible pet ownership in Mumbai: What the new BMC drive says
  by Hepzi Anthony
  January 12, 2022
  In a step towards encouraging responsible pet ownership, BMC has launched a drive for Mumbaikars to get their pet dogs licensed. Here are more details.
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  Mumbai NGOs release manifesto to transform public health – will parties listen?
  by Sabah Virani
  January 11, 2022
  For citizens and political parties alike, the Ideal Public Health Manifesto is instructive in understanding the changes needed in public health in the BMC.
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  Mumbai Buzz: 20,000 COVID-19 cases in a day | Public spaces shut till January 15th
  by News Desk
  January 8, 2022
  Beaches, parks and public spaces to remain closed till 15 January; Undergrad medical registrations dip; Mumbaikars keen on investing in EVs.
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  Can Baobab trees in Mumbai be given heritage status?
  by Rachita Master
  January 6, 2022
  Baobab trees in Mumbai are rare but part of a long history of the African diaspora. Now threatened by urban development, their preservation is crucial.
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  Mumbai Buzz: COVID cases up | Dahisar-Bhayandar Link Road work to begin
  by News Desk
  January 1, 2022
  Weekly recap: COVID-19 cases in the city rose by 45% in a day, BMC completes 2 km of tunnel for Coastal Road Project and illegal buildings on the rise in Nerul.
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  Mumbai 2021: The year that was
  by Saachi D'Souza
  December 31, 2021
  As the year comes to a close, we recapitulate key moments and developments for Mumbai in 2021 and how some of our best stories over the year tracked these.
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  NFHS-5 shows progress for sanitation in Mumbai, but do ground realities bear this out?
  by Sabah Virani
  December 30, 2021
  According to NFHS-5 data on sanitation, Mumbai gets top marks for drinking water and menstrual hygiene, but lags in the use of toilets.
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  Winds of change in Mumbai’s fish economy: No, the pandemic isn’t only to blame
  by Radha Puranik
  December 28, 2021
  The pandemic has changed the way in which fish is bought and sold in the city. But there are other factors too that have altered the entire fish economy.
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  Mumbai Buzz: Guidelines for holiday season | Animal welfare NGO offers support to BMC…and more
  by News Desk
  December 25, 2021
  New COVID-19 guidelines have been issued in view of the Omicron wave. Catch more on that and other important developments in the city this week.
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  Why you should care about BMC elections
  by Anagha Sawant
  December 24, 2021
  With BMC elections fast approaching, it is crucial for citizens to understand its relevance and how it handles civic issues.
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  Umpteen poll promises later, problem of potholes in Mumbai remains unsolved
  by Hepzi Anthony
  December 23, 2021
  Public anger over potholes in Mumbai is not new, but despite electoral promises and money allocated for the work, the problem remains unsolved.
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  How much do residents pay for water in Mumbai?
  by Sabah Virani
  December 21, 2021
  The urban poor in Mumbai end up paying up to 35 times more for water than their wealthier fellow citizens. We look at who pays how much and why.