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Wedding, parties & more: Shastri Park gets new convention centre

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Lieutenant governor VK Saxena inaugurated a convention centre at Shastri Park’s District Centre in Delhi, providing ease of living in northeast Delhi. The centre has facilities for large public gatherings, cultural events, religious events, and marriage functions. The project cost Rs 6 crore and includes a multi-purpose hall, separate toilets, a restaurant, a kitchen, and a booking room. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/j9GkzgY

Hoax bomb call delays flight by 7 hours

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An evening of jugalbandi at this special concert

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​​This special event hosted by Kunal Kapoor and son Zahan, the trustees of Shri Prithviraj Kapoor Memorial Trust and Research Foundation, saw Ustad Zakir Hussain present ‘Nazarana – A tribute to Rashid Khan and Bhavani Shankar’ from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/ujbpLXB

ED attaches flats-plots worth Rs 64 crore of Kamla Landmarc

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Water, finance & urban development under govt control, stop blame game: Saxena to Kejriwal...

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Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena accuses Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of misleading the people regarding the proposed settlement of unpaid water bills. Saxena denies receiving any documents related to the scheme and criticizes the AAP govt for blaming BJP-led central govt and LG for impeding the scheme. He emphasizes the need for refunding money to honest consumers. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/x1gKutD

Discussing health and wellness over brunch

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Designer Ritu Beri hosted a brunch recently. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/sd3qpSF

Man held for molesting collegian at Andheri station

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A 19-year-old collegian was molested at Andheri station on Tuesday morning. Andheri GRP arrested the accused within six hours of the registered complaint. The victim, who commutes from the Vasai-Virar belt, confronted the accused after disembarking from the train on platform no. 8 as part of her college routine. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/8gunYF4

In DDA's demolition drive, house of rat-hole miner deployed in Uttarakhand tunnel rescue ops razed

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DDA demolition drive in Khajoori Khas rendered Wakeel Hassan, a rat-hole miner who saved 41 workers in Silkyara tunnel, homeless. Authorities failed to provide a house. Hassan and his team used special mining techniques to rescue trapped workers in the under-construction tunnel. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/bnewpuo

Citizen's liberty is paramount says SC, requests Bombay HC to decide bail, pre-bail pleas expeditiously

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Fire at pump station; no water today in south Mumbai, east suburbs

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Road restrictions issued in south Mumbai for Maharashtra Budget Session from Monday

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The Traffic Police have enforced traffic restrictions in preparation for the Maharashtra Budget Session from February 26 to March 1. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/F9kJjzf

BJP attacks the alliance, calls it a ‘unity of corrupt’

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AAP and Congress announce seat-sharing deal for Delhi, Gujarat, Goa, and Chandigarh. BJP calls it a “unity of the corrupt” and claims they have already conceded defeat. Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi and Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva say AAP-Congress tie-up poses no threat to BJP. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/BNZAipJ

BMC's U-turn on UBT MLA's hotel stirs defection talk

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BMC wants to reconsider the FIR against Shiv Sena MLA Ravindra Waikar for misleading them about a five-star hotel in Jogeshwari. The Supreme Court concluded the hearing and BMC filed an affidavit stating their willingness to reconsider the petitioner's representation. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/WsP8xeb

'Bandra to shine bright with Bollywood': Metro Line 2B Set to Host Cinema Theme Park

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MOU to collaborate on academics and research

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Adani University partners with Vjoist Innovation to foster innovation and research. They establish a training and innovation center, enriching the educational landscape. Variman plays a key role in integrating IT hardware and services. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/79UkEmo

Rediscovering Delhi through art

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Community Connect: Delhi's artists meet at different locations in the capital and enjoy live art. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/TaQldSU

Former Maharashtra CM Manohar Joshi serious after cardiac event

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Manohar Joshi (86), former Maharashtra Chief Minister, was brought to Mahim's PD Hinduja Hospital on Wednesday after suffering a cardiac episode. The senior lawmaker is in critical health. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/9ghu3Dt

Barricades, border checks recipe for traffic nightmare

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Heavy barricading and strict checks by Delhi Police in the wake of Punjab farmers' Delhi Chalo call choked all roads leading to the capital on Wednesday morning. Traffic snarls were reported on various roads in Delhi, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad, and Noida. Commuters voiced frustration about repeated snarls and unannounced blockades. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/P2UVJ0y

Marginalised students protest for better hostel facilities

Students from marginalized communities in Mumbai are on an indefinite strike demanding a revision of the Rs 800 stipend fixed in 2011. They also seek improved hostel facilities. The construction of government hostels for these students is pending. The protest started at Sant Eknath Government Boys’ Hostel in Chembur. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/bHUgBti

Deeply humbled: Shashi Tharoor on receiving French honour in Delhi

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Shashi Tharoor was conferred with the insignia of Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur (Knight of the Legion of Honour) by the French embassy. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/bqyoK2A

Slight drop in day temp likely after drizzle, AQI remains in poor zone

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Delhi experienced light rain with Safdarjung recording 2.6mm and Rajghat recording the highest rainfall at 5mm. The maximum temperature remained at 28.1 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature was 14.7 degrees Celsius. Air quality remained 'poor' with construction dust being a major source of pollution. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/i6I9ZsQ

Four teenage friends drown in Yamuna in Burari

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Four boys drowned in Yamuna in Burari, north Delhi near Chauhan Patti. The parents of the boys started searching for them when they didn't return. Divers and three fire tenders were brought in for the search. The recovered bodies were sent for post-mortem. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/c82w1N5

Freedom, irreverence: What Hindu college meant to these stars

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From irreverence to freedom, here is what the stars had to say of their college experience at the Hindu College's Cine Nite from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/soE76JL

Armed Guards To Bridge Safety Gap As Walkways Get Set For Makeover

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JJ's paediatric surgery dept gets three resident doctors, shot at revival

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Big consumer gap: Mass mkt lags, premium soars

Discretionary spending in India is divided between robust demand for premium brands and a sluggish mass market segment. High inflation impacts lower-income households. International travel, premium alcohol, beauty and personal care, and home improvement perform well. The FMCG sector struggles with low volume growth. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/UrhMY7a

Manoj Jarange sets Feb 20 deadline for Maratha quota rollout

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'Hamrai dosti Hindu College se shuru hui'

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Nostalgia was at its peak for Rekha and Vishal Bhardwaj when they performed at Mahotsava – a series of celebrations commemorating 125 years of their alma mater – on Saturday. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/hSj0ykx

Stop accused from featuring in Indrani case film, says CBI

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Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday filed an application in the 2012 Sheena Bora murder case for staying or stopping featuring of those connected with the case, including the accused, in the documentary titled 'The Indrani Mukerjea Story: Buried Truth', scheduled to be aired on Netflix on February 23. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/6odUYhL

Over 4 lakh objections received for draft on Kunbi blood relatives

The state government has received over 4 lakh suggestions and objections in 20 days on its draft notification which allows for blood relatives of Marathas with Kunbi (OBC) records to be eligible for Kunbi caste certificates. The draft notification had been introduced on January 26th leading to Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange calling off his fast. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/fN6J9Pn

Panel hands over Maratha quota report to Maharashtra CM

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Justice (Retd) Sunil Shukre handed over the survey report examining the backwardness of Maratha community to CM Eknath Shinde and deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis. The report will pave the way for Maratha quota legislation in the special assembly session on Feb 20 after being discussed in the state cabinet meeting. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/0joOIPw

Claiming BJP bid to oust government, CM Arvind Kejriwal seeks trust vote

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CM Arvind Kejriwal presented a vote of confidence in the Delhi Assembly on Friday, claiming that the BJP had "unsuccessfully tried to topple the AAP government" in Delhi but that his MLAs were firmly behind the party. The motion will be discussed in the House on Saturday. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/BCU6Z08

Backward class commission submits Maratha report to government

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Justice Sunil Shukre of Maharashtra State Backward Class Commission handed over the survey report on the backwardness of the Maratha community to the chief minister and deputy chief minister. The report is expected to pave the way for legislation on a Maratha quota. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/OPiB3SX

Bhaichand Patel bids adieu to his annual Valentine’s Day bash

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‘I am 87 now; also, many who made the party rock are no longer with us,’ says Bhaichand Patel. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/94sk3uN

Six Candidates, three from BJP, file nominations to Rajya Sabha from state

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The Rajya Sabha elections in Maharashtra witnessed significant political reshuffling with nominations from Ashok Chavan, Milind Deora, and others. The BJP and Shiv Sena gained candidates from Congress. Shinde-led Sena, Ajit Pawar-helmed NCP, and the opposition Congress can win one seat each while BJP can grab three given its strength of legislators and support of independents. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/PM5T9sO

Delhi most polluted of 254 Indian cities in January: Study

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According to a research conducted by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air, the national capital was the most polluted city in the country out of 254 in January this year. The average PM2.5 concentration was 206 micrograms per cubic metre, exceeding the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) every day of the month. Bhagalpur was close to Delhi. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/0q6az1k

Judicial custody for BJP MLA in firing case

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Mumbai airport operator's failure to ease congestion led to crackdown: Govt

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The Mumbai airport's consistent poor 'on-time performance' and congestion issues led the civil aviation ministry to impose flight restrictions, reducing daily operations by about 40 flights. This move aims to address the punctuality problem and streamline air traffic movements at the airport. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/plXHEtY

Mumbaikars breathed cleanest air this Jan since 2019: Analysis

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Govt likely to hold spl session on Maratha quota after Feb 18

In the past, the Prithviraj Chavan government and the Devendra Fadnavis government attempted to provide a Maratha quota, but both were stayed or struck down by the court. The Congress-NCP lost the polls, and the BJP-Sena came to power in the state. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/PLezl1B

Akriti Kakar: Chirag and I would go for long walks in Hauz Khas

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For Akriti Kakar, it was the love for Delhi and its food that helped her bond with her husband, filmmaker Chirag Arora. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/XygH543

Inside criminal minds: How these tools are helping Delhi police nail lies

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Teachers protest overburdening election duties amidst exam preparations

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How Indian melodies may help stroke patients

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AIIMS and IIT Delhi's speech therapy module using Indian music melodies for stroke-hit patients with aphasia will progress from simple to difficult words. The therapy aims to improve language skills and will utilize music as a tool for expression. It focuses on meaningful speech. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/Mry3EeF

FB Live shooting accused’s guard in police custody

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Gang war in Delhi's Najafgarh, 2 shot in head inside salon

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Two men were shot and killed in a salon in Delhi's Najafgarh in a fallout of a gang war and monetary dispute. The police are investigating the role of the Kapil Sangwan-Gogi-Boxer gang, and one of the killers has been identified as Harsh alias Chintu. Ashish had a criminal record and owed money to the gang. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/h2ZmErF

False rape case may have triggered FB Live shooting

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Mauris Noronha, accused of shooting former Shiv Sena corporator Abhishek Ghosalkar, allegedly felt humiliated by legal actions taken against him. His family cites harassment and business troubles. Noronha's suicide after the shooting leaves behind a wife and daughter. Allegations of false rape charges and harassment compound his distress. Family unaware of his intentions or the source of the weapon. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/P5MqBD2

Indian in coma in Abu Dhabi: High court appoints wife legal guardian

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Chennai-based wife appointed legal guardian of comatose husband in Abu Dhabi by Bombay high court. Husband's condition unchanged since December 2021. Wife's plea to manage husband's accounts denied by banks. Indian High Commissioner's assistance requested. Wife appointed legal guardian to manage husband's movable and immovable properties. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/ZYML4wS

1 dead, 4 injured in Delhi Metro station wall collapse

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A 53-year-old man died and four were injured after a boundary wall of Gokulpuri Metro station collapsed, DMRC suspended two staff and initiated an investigation. Police filed a case of negligence. Victims, including a rice supplier, were on a scooter. DMRC offered ex gratia. Case registered under relevant IPC sections. Debris cleared with JCBs and cranes. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/CyOKRzn

Tender to be floated for exhibits of exotic animals

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Arrested trio sailed for 10 days in boat from Kuwait to 'escape' boss

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High court bats for policy to deal with redevelopment affecting senior citizens

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Bombay high court on Wednesday said there has to be a State policy to deal with delays in redevelopment projects that are affecting senior citizens. “Why can’t you (State) care about senior citizens? Have a policy,” said Justices Girish Kulkarni and Firdosh Pooniwalla. They heard a petition by Mulund (W) resident Jayashree Dholi (64) who vacated her flat in 2019 in Navin Manju building that was to be redeveloped. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/Up83AlV

Delhi cops foil Lashkar terror plot, arrested operative is retd armyman

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With the arrest of wanted Lashkar-e-Taiba operative Riyaz Ahmed Rather from New Delhi Railway Station, Delhi Police prevented a significant terror assault in the capital. A cache of weapons and ammunition, including AK-47 rifles that were obtained from across the LoC, was found when LeT's Kupwara module, which Rather, a former armyman, was a part of, was recently busted in the Valley, according to DCP KPS Malhotra. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/XuvblUT

From Rs 13k to Rs 80k: Roses cost a bomb in V-Day week

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How much are you paying for a Rs 5 rose this Valentine’s? from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/nwgMAFC

Mumbai University's graduating students lowest in 8 years, teachers call it pandemic impact

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Mumbai University's convocation sees lowest number of graduating students in eight years, with 1.52 lakh students awarded degrees in the academic year 2022-23. The Covid-19 pandemic's side-effects are attributed to the decrease. Despite the impact on performance, teachers believe it will not have a long-term effect. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/2qGwCjx

PWD notice to L&T on Pragati tunnel 'flaws', co makes Rs 500 crore 'counter-claim'

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Delhi govt's PWD serves legal notice on Larsen and Toubro for deficiencies in Pragati Maidan corridor and Bhairon Marg underpass. PWD also serves notices on Pradeep Kumar Parmar and Iqbal Singh. Waterlogging and seepage issues persist. L&T counterclaims Rs 500 crore. Major design flaws pose threat to commuters. Project funded by Centre, executed by PWD, L&T as contractor. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/Ksfn5vO

Mobile app launched to enable citizens to lodge complaints regarding air pollution

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The municipal authority has created an app called Mumbai Air, allowing residents to register complaints about air pollution. Previously, the Bombay High Court instructed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to create a website and mobile app for reporting air pollution issues. Consequently, BMC developed the Mumbai Air app specifically for Android users. The app also offers the option to file complaints according to different departments. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/LICv8mW

Deonar waste-energy plant to be ready by Oct 2025: BMC

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Amidst criticism for delays in its Deonar waste-to-energy plant project, BMC has pledged to have it operational by October 2025. The plant, designed to handle 600 tons per day, aims to generate 4 MW of power daily. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) had chastised BMC for project delays. Recently, the state government approved modifications to the reservation of the Deonar dumpyard plot, facilitating the establishment of the plant. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/W75ktBr