Eeshanpriya is a Special Correspondent with the The Indian Express' Mumbai bureau. She covers the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), reporting specifically on urban policy across disciplines of politics, governance, urban deprivation, finance, public health, history and heritage, and environment. She has over seven years of experience working as a journalist. She a Master's degree in Political Science, and graduated from Asian College of Journalism, Chennai. She has previously worked with The Hindustan Times, The Asian Age, and Free Press Journal.
April 03, 2023 05:16 IST
There can be more coordination and cooperation for social harmony. There are already 'Bhaichara' (brotherhood) committees in police stations. These can meet regularly to maintain harmony. As the guardian minister for Mumbai, I want to ensure these meetings happen regularly.
Mon, Apr 03, 2023March 25, 2023 00:53 IST
The report observed that the Shivling, as well as the Ganesh idol, has undergone excessive wear and tear. The findings clarified that there are no cracks on either of the idols
Tue, Apr 04, 2023March 24, 2023 19:00 IST
The air-conditioned ambulances, modelled on the ones in Gujarat, will be specially designed for the protection of newborns from street pollution and noise. They will be fitted with cushions and colourful curtains and offer a jerk-free commute experience
Sun, Mar 26, 2023March 21, 2023 00:09 IST
Government likely to increase its contribution from 14 per cent to 20 per cent in NPS
Wed, Mar 22, 2023March 20, 2023 02:10 IST
Ramkrishnan, a Dadar resident and CEO of Altruist Technologies, was a trained runner and part of a fitness club from Shivaji Park in Dadar, according to runners’ groups from the area, who said she also trained occasionally for marathons.
Thu, Mar 30, 2023March 18, 2023 19:34 IST
The design for the mural was finalised by the BMC’s heritage department and Vaastu Vidhaan Projects, which is the conservation architect for the pyau.
Sun, Mar 19, 2023March 14, 2023 04:18 IST
Fadnavis said, "...We have a cyber security project, which is underway, and will be activated in the next few months.”
Tue, Mar 14, 2023March 10, 2023 03:15 IST
The government announced construction of 50 hostels in cities for working women who live alone in urban areas. Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis also proposed that special funds will be made available for the Maharashtra Women Economic Development Council.
Mon, Mar 20, 2023March 10, 2023 02:58 IST
The overall development expenditure on the capital account has been pegged at Rs 81,805 crore for 2023-24, whereas as per revised estimate of 2022-23, it was at Rs 77,395 crore.
Fri, Mar 10, 2023March 09, 2023 10:40 IST
While Maharashtra has seen a 12 per cent increase in road accidents this year from the last year, Mumbai has seen a 19 per cent drop.
Sun, Mar 19, 2023March 09, 2023 02:20 IST
Meanwhile, in 2022-23, till January 1, Maharashtra saw a total of 3,15,90,000 new registrations of two-wheeler vehicles, which is a 5.5 per cent increase in registrations reported in 2021-22, 2,99,46,070.
Thu, Mar 09, 2023March 04, 2023 01:43 IST
Shinde was on Friday delivering the government's resolution on Governor Ramesh Bais' joint address to the Maharashtra Legislature.
Sat, Mar 04, 2023March 03, 2023 18:19 IST
Eknath Shinde also criticised Pawar for making a political speech in response to the governor's address.
Fri, Mar 03, 2023March 03, 2023 01:19 IST
Leader of Opposition Ajit Pawar pointed out that the privilege committee includes members who gave the notice for breach of privilege motion against Raut, and also names of leaders who spoke on the floor of the House on Wednesday, making their stand in the issue clear.
Fri, Mar 03, 2023March 02, 2023 19:16 IST
Chandrakant Patil added that a 3-member university-level committee set up to inquire into the incident has submitted its report to the college and the professor has been suspended.
Fri, Mar 03, 2023March 01, 2023 15:35 IST
Ruling MLAs demand the MP’s arrest for allegedly calling the House ‘Chor Mandal’ and Opposition leader Ajit Pawar suggests the Assembly ‘take necessary action against the persons involved’.
Thu, Mar 09, 2023March 01, 2023 13:18 IST
Speaking to the media in Kolhapur in the morning, Raut had targetted MLAs from Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde, and said, "This is an artificial Shiv Sena. This is a duplicate of Shiv Sena. They are all a group of thieves. This is not Vidhi Mandal, it is 'chor mandal' (This is not a house of law, it is a house of thieves)."
Sun, Mar 05, 2023March 01, 2023 03:49 IST
Pawar was making a statement in response to Governor Rajesh Bais' address on Monday, at the start of the Budget Session.
Wed, Mar 01, 2023February 28, 2023 17:39 IST
Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the government’s stand on the construction of the refinery in Ratnagiri remains that this was a good project for Maharashtra’s economy.
Sun, Mar 05, 2023February 28, 2023 04:15 IST
The decision has been proposed to 'qualitatively improve the functioning of the corporations', reads the Bill, which was approved by the state Cabinet in January 2023.
Tue, Feb 28, 2023February 28, 2023 03:52 IST
To stop further wear and tear of 350-yr-old shivling, temple management approaches IIT-B
Thu, Mar 09, 2023February 24, 2023 15:14 IST
In case the local bodies do not have websites for this purpose, the Urban Development department directed them to design and activate the websites and integrate them with MahaRERA before March 31, 2023.
Sat, Feb 25, 2023February 23, 2023 17:18 IST
Animosity in Maharashtra politics must be stopped at some point, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said.
Fri, Mar 03, 2023February 20, 2023 03:33 IST
Over the past few years, residents have protested the RVNL's plan to lay a double track of the Hospet Vasco-da-gama railway line, and the passage of freight trains carrying coal on the existing line up to Vasco.
Mon, Feb 20, 2023February 18, 2023 02:29 IST
Not a single 'good' or 'satisfactory' day was recorded in February.
Sun, Feb 26, 2023