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Eeshanpriya MS
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.
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Bad air quality trend continues into February, Mumbai sees worst AQI in 4 yearsSubscriber Only
February 17, 2023 15:26 IST
In the past 16 days, Mumbai recorded eight days with a 'poor' AQI, compared with only two such days each during the same period in 2022 and 2021 and none at all in 2020.
Wed, Feb 22, 2023
SOP, complaint redressal committee for film industrySubscriber Only
February 16, 2023 02:58 IST
The SOP will apply to all members of the film industry, from actors to spot boys, supporting actors, singers, voice artists, editors, technicians, backstage supporting staff, camera crew, hair and make up crew, casters, electricians, lightmen, helpers, generator operators, photographers, stunt artists, junior artists, dubbing artists and crane operators.
Thu, Feb 16, 2023
BMC begins work to improve footpaths and visibility of heritage buildings in FortSubscriber Only
February 12, 2023 00:41 IST
Over the next year, BMC plans to take up works on other footpaths in the Fort heritage precinct till Churchgate station and on MG Road. This is still in the planning stage, said a BMC official.
Sun, Feb 12, 2023
BMC budget 2023-24: Cost of Goregaon Mulund Link Road project rises by 60 pc in 3 yrsSubscriber Only
February 07, 2023 04:56 IST
According to this year's budget, BMC has pegged the estimated balance cost of the GMLR project at Rs 10,100.91 crore as of December 2022.
Thu, Feb 16, 2023
10 chronic spots to remain prone to water-logging this monsoonSubscriber Only
February 07, 2023 03:05 IST
A total of 386 chronic water-logging spots were identified in Mumbai, of which BMC tackled 306 spots.
Thu, Feb 16, 2023
Boost for ongoing big-ticket infra projects, to be fast-trackedSubscriber Only
February 06, 2023 05:13 IST
In the budget 2023-24, the ongoing Coastal Road project has received its highest ever budgetary allocation at Rs 3,545 crore. In the budget 2022-23, it had received Rs 3,200 crore, in 2021-22 and in 2020-21 it had received Rs 2,000 crore.
Mon, Feb 13, 2023
BMC presents Rs 52,619-cr budget with big capex push of Rs 27,427 crSubscriber Only
February 05, 2023 04:03 IST
While this year’s budget focused on pushing the city’s infrastructure, the BMC also made a budgetary provision to address the worsening air pollution in the megapolis.
Wed, Feb 15, 2023
‘Air purifying towers will have demonstration effect… need to take steps for industries and power sector’Subscriber Only
February 05, 2023 00:56 IST
‘... Revenue expenditure has gone down from 79% to 48%. This is one of the best performances anywhere in country...”
Tue, Feb 14, 2023
Budget contractor-driven, says Sena (UBT); BJP hails it as people-centricSubscriber Only
February 05, 2023 00:47 IST
Ravi Raja, former leader of opposition in BMC, said that while the civic body's revenue stream is shrinking, it has announced a budget that is 14.5% higher than last year.
Mon, Feb 06, 2023
Ambitious capex plan, BMC to dip into reserves amounting to over Rs 18000 crSubscriber Only
February 05, 2023 00:31 IST
Of its reserves, Rs 51147.36 crore has been linked to infrastructure and development projects in the city and includes an infrastructure development fund of Rs 15,657.73 crore, while Rs 37,156 crore has been linked toward BMC's liabilities such as provident fund, pension and gratuity.
Wed, Feb 15, 2023
BMC presents budget of Rs 52,619.07 crore for 2023-24, 14.25% higher than last yearSubscriber Only
February 04, 2023 15:10 IST
This is the second time since 1985 that the budget was presented without the statutory standing committee of the BMC in place.
Wed, Feb 15, 2023
BMC Budget Highlights: Mumbai civic body presents Rs 52,619 crore Budget for FY’24, 14.5% higher than last year
February 04, 2023 08:37 IST
Mumbai News, BMC Budget Highlights: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has earmarked Rs 25 crore for mitigating air pollution and sustainable waste management measures for FY 2023-24; BJP names Ashwini Jagtap, Hemant Rasane as candidates for Chinchwad, Kasba Peth bypolls.
Thu, Feb 09, 2023
At 300, Mumbai’s air quality worsens to ‘very poor’ categorySubscriber Only
February 01, 2023 11:24 IST
Chembur recorded the worst air quality in Mumbai on Wednesday morning at 328, followed by BKC at 319, Bhandup at 317, and Andheri at 305.
Wed, Feb 01, 2023
At 215, Mumbai’s air quality in ‘poor’ category todaySubscriber Only
January 31, 2023 11:32 IST
The BKC and Chembur areas of Mumbai recorded the worst air quality in the region on Tuesday, at 322 and 303, respectively – both in the ‘very poor’ category.
Tue, Jan 31, 2023
Mumbai’s air quality shows marginal improvement, yet in ‘poor’ categorySubscriber Only
January 30, 2023 13:28 IST
The worst air quality in the city was recorded at Chembur (305), in the 'very poor' category, followed by Andheri (232), BKC (221), Colaba (204) and Mazgaon (200), in the 'poor' category.
Tue, Jan 31, 2023
With BJP leaders in attendance, Hindu outfits hold rallies on ‘love jihad’, ‘forced conversion’Subscriber Only
January 29, 2023 19:28 IST
Sunday’s event was attended by several top party leaders and members of the Maharashtra government.
Mon, Jan 30, 2023
Hindu Jan Aakrosh Morcha: Rally in city today to protest ‘love jihad’Subscriber Only
January 29, 2023 05:14 IST
Around 30 such rallies have already been organised across Maharashtra till now. In Mumbai, the rally will commence from Shivaji Park and conclude at Kamgar Maidan in Parel.
Sun, Jan 29, 2023
Maharashtra: 152 complaints before interfaith marriage committee, says Mangal Prabhat LodhaSubscriber Only
January 28, 2023 05:16 IST
The 152 cases have come to light through the members of the committee. Work is going on or will begin on the cases, he said.
Wed, Feb 08, 2023
Tipu Sultan’s name removed from Malad garden: BJP ministerSubscriber Only
January 27, 2023 20:41 IST
Last January, during the time of the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) Government, the renovated garden was inaugurated by Congress MLA Aslam Shaikh.
Wed, Feb 08, 2023
Major fire in 45-storey Dadar residential high-rise, no injuries reportedSubscriber Only
January 27, 2023 07:13 IST
The internal firefighting system of the high-rise building in Dadar was not operational, Mumbai Fire Brigade Chief Fire Officer Sanjay Manjrekar said.
Sat, Jan 28, 2023
‘Love jihad’ protests natural, ministers attend because ‘they are also Hindus’: Devendra FadnavisSubscriber Only
January 25, 2023 17:13 IST
The Maharashtra deputy CM claims a ‘faction’ is working to bring about such changes though all Hindu-Muslim marriages don’t have a ‘love jihad’ angle.
Tue, Jan 31, 2023
Maharashtra govt to set up centre on Chanakya’s teachingsSubscriber Only
January 24, 2023 03:52 IST
Chanakya's philosophy of law, politics, economics and finance, governance and international relations will be taught at the centre, a senior official said.
Tue, Jan 24, 2023
Municipal commissioners at Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur to head river rejuvenation committeeSubscriber Only
January 23, 2023 00:50 IST
This programme was introduced by the state government to improve the health of the rivers across the state. Over 103 rivers are shortlisted for short- and long-term government interventions to improve water quality and enhance biodiversity.
Mon, Jan 23, 2023
BMC to install 5000 sanitary pad dispensing machines, focus on slum areasSubscriber Only
January 22, 2023 09:32 IST
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation recently floated tenders to install these wall-mounted sanitary pad dispensing machines for these toilet blocks, along with a contract to maintain them for three years.
Sun, Jan 29, 2023
Changing City: BMC mulls biomining of legacy waste at Deonar dumping groundSubscriber Only
January 20, 2023 15:16 IST
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has invited express of interest for the sampling and testing of legacy waste.
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