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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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Bhendi Bazaar redevelopment project: There were no illegalities as far as permissions are concerned, says BMC chiefSubscriber Only
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In conversation with The Indian Express on Tuesday night, Chahal said, “With respect to technicality, there are no illegalities in the project as far as the BMC is concerned."
Sun, Sep 04, 2022
BMC plans new foot over-bridge near Hindmata in DadarSubscriber Only
September 02, 2022 21:45 IST
The BMC will begin construction after monsoon and the FOB is expected to be completed in 18 months. The estimated cost of the project is Rs 4.87 crore.
Fri, Sep 02, 2022
Changing City: Coastal Road project to ease woes, change traffic flow in south MumbaiSubscriber Only
September 02, 2022 14:12 IST
In this new weekly column, The Indian Express gives a closer view of the way urban infrastructure in Mumbai is being reimagined and how these projects will address the needs of Mumbai and help transform the city.
Tue, Sep 13, 2022
Nod to 2,425 applications from mandals, 500 rejectedSubscriber Only
August 31, 2022 01:11 IST
There has been a 4.5 per cent decrease in the number of applications in 2022 in comparison to the pre-pandemic year of 2019, when BMC had received 3,064 applications.
Wed, Aug 31, 2022
Mumbai Ganesh Chaturthi 2022: From ‘richest’ Ganesha to one who ‘blessed’ a labour strike, 3 famous Ganpati mandals in citySubscriber Only
August 30, 2022 20:04 IST
The mandals are called GSB Seva Mandal, Andhiricha Raja, Girgaun Cha Raja
Fri, Sep 09, 2022
Traditions on creating idols to their send-off: Three theme-based Ganpati mandals in MumbaiSubscriber Only
August 30, 2022 19:43 IST
For the past two years, Tejukaya mandal has been making the idol with eco-friendly materials, of paper and water colours only.
Fri, Sep 09, 2022
Mumbai Ganesh Chaturthi 2022: Five of the oldest Ganesh mandals in citySubscriber Only
August 30, 2022 19:26 IST
Mumbai Ganpati Mandals, Oldest Ganesh Mandals in Mumbai: This Ganesh Utsav, indianexpress.com takes you through the oldest Ganpati mandals in the Maharashtra capital.
Fri, Sep 09, 2022
With one day to go for Ganesh festival, 150 of Mumbai’s 2,925 mandals yet to receive BMC approvalSubscriber Only
August 30, 2022 12:53 IST
While the number of pandals which obtained permission this year (2,284) is more than the corresponding figure in 2020 and 2021, it is still significantly lower than the 2,615 in 2019.
Tue, Aug 30, 2022
Aadhar card applications reunite 16 individuals with their families in NagpurSubscriber Only
August 29, 2022 00:54 IST
The 16, including children, senior citizens, disabled children and adults, were separated from their families and went missing over the years with some of them going missing as far as over a decade. They were rehabilitated by NGOs or adopted by new families.
Mon, Aug 29, 2022
Fire brigade to procure portable systems to fight high-rise blazesSubscriber Only
August 29, 2022 00:43 IST
To act as a stop-gap measure until traditional firefighting system is set up
Mon, Aug 29, 2022
Changing City: Mumbai to reduce solid waste sent to dumping grounds by 1,000 metric tonsSubscriber Only
August 26, 2022 18:21 IST
The Indian Express begins a weekly column which gives a closer view of the way urban infrastructure in Mumbai is being reimagined and how these projects will address the needs of Mumbai and help transform the city.
Fri, Aug 26, 2022
Mumbai: Declared unsafe in 2014, 19th-century Carnac Bridge might soon be demolished, say official sourcesSubscriber Only
August 23, 2022 18:18 IST
The Carnac bridge lies between Masjid Bunder and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, and goes over the central railway tracks.
Tue, Aug 23, 2022
After court orders, residents of Mumbai’s Gitanjali building start demolishing dilapidated structuresSubscriber Only
August 23, 2022 15:03 IST
Gitanjali building, located in Saibaba Nagar in Borivali West had a total of four wings — A, B1, B2, and B3 — and all of them were declared C1 category dilapidated buildings by BMC in 2020.
Tue, Aug 23, 2022
Glimpse of 18th-century Peshwa era at this newly restored wada in SataraSubscriber Only
August 22, 2022 04:45 IST
Sixth-generation descendants of Nana Fadnavis, they took the step as part of their efforts to tell the story of the structure as a heritage legacy of the Maratha Empire, as well as to better acquaint the public with the towering personality of Balaji Janardhan Bhanu or Nana Fadnavis -- a prominent statesman who once served as the chief accountant of the Peshwas.
Mon, Aug 22, 2022
Explained: Mumbai’s iconic double decker buses—why they were phased out, and why they have returned to the city’s roadsSubscriber Only
August 19, 2022 18:28 IST
BEST launched its first double decker e-bus on Thursday, rekindling with a new-age twist Mumbai's 70-year romance with these storied vehicles. When did the classic red double deckers first appear on Mumbai's streets? Why were they phased out?
Sat, Aug 20, 2022
BEST to induct AC, double-decker e-bus todaySubscriber Only
August 18, 2022 00:36 IST
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Thu, Aug 18, 2022
My bond with seniors behind Goodfellows: Shantanu NaiduSubscriber Only
August 17, 2022 02:27 IST
"The senior citizens will have to take subscription and while the first month of subscription is free of charge, Goodfellows will charge a nominal monthly fee thereafter," Naidu said.
Wed, Aug 17, 2022
Ratan Tata backed start-up to empower senior citizensSubscriber Only
August 17, 2022 01:06 IST
The start-up has been founded by Shantanu Naidu, a close mentee of Ratan Tata and a general manager in his office. Tata has even provided seed capital for the start-up.
Wed, Aug 17, 2022
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August 14, 2022 22:07 IST
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Sun, Aug 14, 2022
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August 13, 2022 00:50 IST
At present, there are two underground bins in South Mumbai, one at Afghan Church near Colaba Causeway, and one near the Old Customs House Building on Shahid Bhagat Singh Road.
Sat, Aug 13, 2022
Mumbai: With Music Video Project, BMC looks to highlight city’s inclusive heritageSubscriber Only
August 12, 2022 10:25 IST
The BMC has invited entries for the project from budding musicians and filmmakers. The winners will get showcased on the UNESCO Creative Cities Network platform
Fri, Aug 12, 2022
BMC to set up 9 mini waste to energy plantsSubscriber Only
August 12, 2022 02:07 IST
At present, Mumbai sends about 6,500 MT of waste to the two dumping grounds, and has been planning decentralised waste management and segregation at each ward.
Fri, Aug 12, 2022
In a first, Mumbai Fire Brigade promotes two women staffers as station officersSubscriber Only
August 12, 2022 01:14 IST
There are a total of 127 women personnel in the Mumbai Fire Brigade.
Fri, Aug 12, 2022
11,840 illegal banners removed, few cases lead to prosecutionSubscriber Only
August 10, 2022 23:42 IST
Of the illegal banners, posters, boards and flags removed this year, 3,845 were political in nature, including 1,326 flags; 958 were commercial; and 7,037 were religious.
Thu, Aug 11, 2022
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August 07, 2022 23:33 IST
"As the delimitation process began, it was becoming very clear by February that Shiv Sena was gerrymandering and manipulating the ward boundaries," says Milind Deora.
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