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HomeGENRE: Local News

GENRE: Local News

Hyperlocal, neighbourhood-specific news and analysis

people at gateway enjoying rains
Environment

Mumbai’s Monsoon 2023: Bountiful rains despite El Nino concerns

September 29, 2023 Sherine Raj

Despite the looming El Niño impact, Mumbai experienced abundance of rain this season, now setting stage for October heat.

Idols of Sarvajanik (public) Ganeshotsav mandals during the festive season.
Society

Bappa Moraya: City wants to celebrate, BMC gears for Ganesh festival

September 14, 2023 Sherine Raj

In contrast to previous pandemic years, the authorities have eased many restrictions and actively promoted greater Ganpati celebrations this year.

For the ease of travel to the business hub BKC, citizens will soon be able to take Ac double-decker e-buses. Pic: BEST
Civic

Mumbai Buzz: BKC gets double-decker AC buses | Recruitment for health posts and more…

September 2, 2023 News Desk

This week in Mumbai: Recruitment for health posts, reopening of Anand Road in Malad, plantation for Miyawaki forests, and more.

Civic

Mumbai Buzz: Tender for 90-ft road | First case of Zika virus and more…

August 26, 2023 News Desk

This week in Mumbai: CM Shinde pays surprise visit to KEM hospital, tender passed for Chandivali road, pipe burst in Andheri causes chaos and more.

board displaying shared auto routes in bandra
Commute

Shared autorickshaws: Can’t live with them, can’t do without them

August 23, 2023 Hepzi Anthony

Share auto stands in Mumbai are mushrooming by the day, calling for urgent attention of authorities for regulation and planning.

The Traffic Police of Mumbai observed a 'No Honking Day' on 9th and 16th of August. Pic: Stephin Thomas
Health

Mumbai had two ‘No Honking Days’ this month, but are they enough?

August 22, 2023 Stephin Thomas

Mumbai observed No Honking Day on August 9th and 16th to dissuade people from honking while driving. Does it really make a difference?

Women waiting for OPD case paper.
Civic

Mumbai Buzz: 18 deaths in Kalwa | Garbage at Juhu | Costliest city and more…

August 19, 2023 News Desk

This week in Mumbai: Garbage dumping in Juhu Koliwada, Mumbai is the most expensive city, inadequate burial space in Govandi and more.

mumbai goa highway
Civic

Mumbai Buzz: Mumbai-Goa highway | River pollution | No Honking Day and more…

August 12, 2023 News Desk

This week in Mumbai: Mumbai-Goa highway work to finish soon, 12 goats die, Flags for Rs 25, No Honking Day declared by Mumbai Traffic Police.

BEST workers line up for a strike in Mumbai
Civic

Mumbai Buzz: BEST drivers strike | Rising conjunctivitis cases | Malad theme park and more…

August 5, 2023 News Desk

This week in Mumbai: BEST bus drivers strike once again, rise in cases of conjunctivitis, new theme park in Malad, pothole problem and more

Women waiting for OPD case paper.
Health

Monsoon maladies on the rise, conditions worse than last year

August 4, 2023 Stephin Thomas

Mumbai monsoon impacts public health every year. Compared to last year the cases have risen, with a sharp spike in Leptospirosis cases.

Mumbai monsoons are here. The city is currently functioning with no corporators.
Civic

Mumbaikars deal with another monsoon without their corporators

July 26, 2023 Stephin Thomas and Himadyuthi V Deshpande

Heavy rains make citizens go through ample difficulties. It is the second monsoon, when there’s no sitting corporator to listen to them.

Civic

Frustrated Chandivali citizens felicitate motorists for crossing pothole riddled road

July 21, 2023 Mandeep Singh Makkar

Tired of waiting for the civic body to repair a pothole-ridden road, chandivali residents felicitated motorists to get BMC’s attention.

Gokhale bridge construction
Commute

Frustrated with alternative routes, commuters wonder when Gokhale bridge will open?

July 19, 2023 Stephin Thomas

Gokhale bridge construction is behind schedule, and alternative routes have never-ending traffic and shut down during heavy rains.

The monsoon getaway at the Gateway.
Society

In photos: Monsoon magic in Mumbai

July 18, 2023 Himadyuthi V Deshpande

Mumbai’s monsoon is a spectacle of beauty and celebrations. The rains bring respite from the summer heat, refreshing the city with their cool embrace.

child playing on a flooded road in heavy rains
Civic

Mumbai Buzz: Sewer cleaning robots | Pet cremation van… and more

July 15, 2023 News Desk

This week in Mumbai: School cancels RTE seat, Sewer cleaning will be done by robots, Mobile electric crematorium for pets.

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