Civic

Litres of groundwater in Mumbai extracted without NOC; COVID positivity in Mumbai rises; BMC mulls hike in water tax in the city after two years

Recurrent, prolonged power cuts in Zaveri Bazaar create major security threats for businesses in the area, but BEST’s response has been shoddy.

Another spike in COVID cases across Mumbai; A number of pending CRZ requests to be expedited; RTO services now online for citizens

COVID cases up from 618 to 2175 between April 15th and May 25th; Activists appeal to Bombay HC to save Kharghar wetlands, and more news from Mumbai this week

Mumbai to expect pre-monsoon showers; Air Quality in Mumbai is now worse than that of Delhi; Jogeshwari to get a new outstation terminus

BMC schools introduce changes to facilitate safe access to schools in Mumbai; BMC elections to take place after monsoons; Flamingo Festival on May 14th.

AC local train fare reduced by 50%; Subordinate ranks of Mumbai police to have 8 hour work days; Footpath redevelopment work begins in South Mumbai.

Three civic spaces collaborated for a contest to engage Mumbai’s youth in civic issues. Entries highlighted what they would do as Mayor of Mumbai.

The Mumbai Police caters to the different needs of the city through its various branches. Here are the roles and responsibilities of each branch.

IMD issues orange alert in Mumbai; Workshop conducted by the BMC to develop a flood mitigation plan; Malaria elimination campaign kickstarts.

Byculla station in Mumbai undergoes restoration; A heatwave in the city continues; BMC admits over 11,500 students to public schools

Police stations are the closest point of contact to a citizen on matters of law and order. Here is what to expect when you visit a police station in Mumbai.