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Pratip Acharya
Pratip Acharya is a journalist based in Mumbai and he reports and writes on urban governance, civic affairs, city politics and environment for the Indian Express (IE). Pratip started his career with the Times of India at Kolkata in 2014, following which, he relocated to Mumbai in 2016 and since then, he has worked with the English dailies, The Free Press Journal and Hindustan Times before joining IE. Some of the major assignments that Pratip has covered so far include, the Loksabha elections of 2014 and 2019, the West Bengal assembly elections of 2016, the Maharashtra assembly elections in 2019. Besides this, Pratip has done ground reporting during the covid-19, since the breakout of the pandemic in 2020
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Over 20,000 abandoned vehicles on Mumbai streets: BMC to appoint agency to remove them to improve walkabilitySubscriber Only
May 02, 2025 18:01 IST
According to BMC data, the highest number of abandoned vehicles is located in Dahisar, Borivali, Malad, Andheri, Mulund, and Kanjurmarg in the eastern and suburban belts.
Fri, May 02, 2025
15 years on, BMC to use its engineer’s UTWT method to concretise up to 200km of city road; set to save around Rs 3,000 croreSubscriber Only
May 01, 2025 16:53 IST
Aims to save cost and time by using the technology for concretisation
Fri, May 02, 2025
Ahead of monsoon, BMC to spend Rs 34 crore for pothole repairs in Mumbai’s Bandra, Santacruz, Andheri, Goregaon, Borivali, DahisarSubscriber Only
April 30, 2025 15:56 IST
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation floated tenders to carry out the works that include repairing bad patches, filling potholes, and carrying out patchwork on the damaged portions of roads, by using asphalt and mastic.
Wed, Apr 30, 2025
BMC removes over 32 tonnes of waste from Siddhivinayak Temple, Mumba Devi, and Haji Ali Dargah on Day 1 of special clean-up driveSubscriber Only
April 29, 2025 13:53 IST
BMC has shortlisted Siddhivinayak Temple, Mumba Devi, and Haji Ali Dargah for the special cleanliness drive.
Tue, Apr 29, 2025
Mumbai: Reopening with a reminder; when stones tell history of a bridgeSubscriber Only
April 27, 2025 23:17 IST
As the newly constructed Carnac bridge is set to be reopened on June 10, six basalt stones, with inscriptions in four languages, discovered while dismantling the old bridge will be placed at the site
Sun, Apr 27, 2025
BMC proposal to set up carousel at Cooperage ground fails to attract biddersSubscriber Only
April 27, 2025 20:48 IST
According to the EoI document, the proposed carousel will be constructed on 5,000 square feet of land and will have 32 seats.
Sun, Apr 27, 2025
Two key bridges at Mumbai’s suburbs to become operational in next two monthsSubscriber Only
April 25, 2025 22:40 IST
Besides constructing the new Gokhale Bridge, the civic authorities also had to realign the C D Barfiwala Flyover which was constructed in 2008 and would originate from Juhu and connect with the north-south arms of the old Gokhale Bridge, which has been in existence since 1960.
Fri, Apr 25, 2025
BMC engineers’ association objects to appointment of 400 engineers in WAVES 2025, says move will affect pre-monsoon work in MumbaiSubscriber Only
April 25, 2025 16:05 IST
WAVES 2025 will be held at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) from May 1 to 4.
Fri, Apr 25, 2025
After minority panel’s rap, BMC begins inspection of hotel near Jain templeSubscriber Only
April 24, 2025 02:06 IST
The minority commission had ordered a survey of the demolition site and directed the civic authorities to submit a report.
Fri, Apr 25, 2025
‘Criminal activity’: Maharashtra minority commission slams BMC for demolishing Jain templeSubscriber Only
April 22, 2025 23:09 IST
The Maharashtra State Minority Commission has asked the BMC to file a reply stating why a criminal offence should not be registered against officials for demolishing the Digambar Jain Temple at Vile Parle.
Tue, Apr 22, 2025
‘Criminal activity’: Minority panel slams BMC for razing portions of Jain templeSubscriber Only
April 22, 2025 23:03 IST
The city civil court had granted interim protection from demolition for seven days for the trust to file an appeal in Bombay High Court, that expired on April 15
Tue, Apr 22, 2025
The demolition of Mumbai’s Digambar Jain temple: what happened, how, and whySubscriber Only
April 22, 2025 19:19 IST
The BMC had been seeking to pull down the alleged illegal structure since 2005. In 2013, its legal department had advised against razing the temple. However, the civic body acted after proceedings in court this month.
Thu, Apr 24, 2025
Jain community demands BMC rebuild demolished parts of Vile Parle temple, engineers’ union questions official’s transferSubscriber Only
April 22, 2025 00:05 IST
Mumbai Municipal Engineers’ Union questioned the administration’s decision to transfer assistant municipal commissioner Navnath Ghadge, under whose jurisdiction the temple was demolished
Tue, Apr 22, 2025
Mumbai: Toy train set to make a comeback at Sanjay Gandhi National Park in JuneSubscriber Only
April 19, 2025 23:16 IST
The restoration work was awarded to Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) and the cost of the project has been pegged at Rs 45 crore
Sat, Apr 19, 2025
Changing City: A viewing tower in Bandra to provide a panoramic view of Arabian Sea and city’s skylineSubscriber Only
April 18, 2025 16:40 IST
The viewing tower is built as part of the BMC's Sewage Treatment Plant project; the gallery will have an open-air seating area alongside ramps and elevators for smooth access.
Fri, Apr 18, 2025
Mumbai has water stock to last more than 100 days but rapid evaporation is a concernSubscriber Only
April 15, 2025 14:48 IST
BMC officials say that if water levels dip further by the end of April, a water cut may be implemented in Mumbai.
Tue, Apr 15, 2025
Mumbai water tankers’ strike called off day after BMC invokes Disaster Management ActSubscriber Only
April 14, 2025 20:56 IST
Owing to the indefinite strike, Mumbai has been reeling under a water crisis for over three days as the city's informal settlements as well as commercial sectors are heavily dependent on tanker water supply.
Mon, Apr 14, 2025
Express Investigation | Adani-Maharashtra roadmap for Dharavi: state clears move to shift over 50,000 people to waste dumpSubscriber Only
April 11, 2025 04:20 IST
State agencies pass the buck, project SPV says will seek green clearance before starting construction, Adani Group declines to comment
Sat, Apr 12, 2025
Mumbai Water Tanker Association goes on indefinite strike, Maharashtra leaders seek Centre’s interventionSubscriber Only
April 10, 2025 16:18 IST
The BMC supplies 3,850 million litre per day (MLD) of water against a demand of 4,200 MLD. As a result, the tankers continue to be an important source of water in Mumbai, particularly in informal settlements.
Fri, Apr 11, 2025
CAG flags safety issues, cost overruns and questionable construction quality on Mumbai’s Coastal Road projectSubscriber Only
April 10, 2025 15:29 IST
All norms to ensure quality of work adhered to, CAG assured our views will be included: BMC
Thu, Apr 10, 2025
BMC proposes planting thrice the number of mangrove trees to be cut for Mumbai coastal road projectSubscriber Only
April 08, 2025 23:19 IST
Civic officials said that in total, 60,000 mangrove trees will be affected for the project
Tue, Apr 08, 2025
Mumbai coastal road: 9,000 mangrove trees to be cut, total 60,000 trees will be affectedSubscriber Only
April 08, 2025 01:45 IST
For a coastal city like Mumbai, mangrove forests are vital ecosystems that act as natural buffers from coastal erosion, tidal flooding, storm surges, protecting shorelines and communities
Tue, Apr 08, 2025
Mumbai set to experience water crisis as tankers will suspend business indefinitely starting April 10Subscriber Only
April 07, 2025 19:25 IST
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) supplies 3,850 million litre per day (MLD) of water against a demand of 4,200 MLD.
Mon, Apr 07, 2025
Hardlook: BMC’s mega concretisation challengeSubscriber Only
April 07, 2025 08:23 IST
Over 525 km or one out of every four-kilometre road in the city has been dug up at present and the BMC racing against time to finish work ahead of monsoon, though citizens are at the receiving end of the troubles related to the work, reports Nayonika Bose and Pratip Acharya
Mon, Apr 07, 2025
One year after issuing work order, BMC to cancel its Rs 1,329 crore Orange Gate – Grant Road flyoverSubscriber Only
April 05, 2025 22:45 IST
Civic officials said the project is being cancelled since the alignment of the proposed flyover will be similar to that of an underground tunnel the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is constructing.
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