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Linah Baliga

Linah Baliga

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Chandivali societies spend lakhs on tankers as BMC water shortage continues

Chandivali societies spend lakhs on tankers as BMC water shortage continues

Updated on Jul 13, 2026 03:18 IST

BMC fast-tracks Ghatkopar STP, sets March 2027 deadline

BMC fast-tracks Ghatkopar STP, sets March 2027 deadline

Updated on Jul 13, 2026 03:08 IST

13 dead as rain, strong winds batter Mumbai, suburbs

Rescue operations were underway till late into the night in Makhurd after 2-3 slum tenements collapsed amid heavy rain, killing at least five minor children and a 32-year-old woman. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 7, 2026 03:43 IST

BMC garden dept’s shrinking budget, dubious tree-maintenance tenders under scrutiny

BMC garden dept’s shrinking budget, dubious tree-maintenance tenders under scrutiny

Updated on Jul 7, 2026 03:09 IST

63-year-old man dies after rain-uprooted tree falls in Mumbai’s Kurla

Firefighters cut and removed the fallen tree to clear the debris and secure the area. (PTI)

Updated on Jul 5, 2026 09:42 IST

Infra, construction firms bag ₹42.24 cr contracts to protect trees

Mumbai, India. June 30, 2026 - Vihan Srivastav, an 11-year-old student, died, and four other children were injured when a large tree collapsed onto their school bus on Road No 11 in Chembur, Mumbai, India. June 30, 2026. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)

Updated on Jul 4, 2026 03:12 IST

RTI reveals backlog of 537 disciplinary inquiries in BMC

The BMC suspended three engineers after an 11-year-old boy died when a peepal tree fell on a school bus in Chembur on June 30. (Raju Shinde/HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 4, 2026 03:05 IST

BMC orders city-wide audit of trees amid concretisation work

BMC orders city-wide audit of trees amid concretisation work

Updated on Jul 4, 2026 03:00 IST

Only days after HC rap, man dies after falling into open Saki Naka manhole

Mumbai, India. July 02, 2026 - File Photo of Aslam Shaikh. Aslam Shaikh, a 55-year-old Sakinaka resident, died after falling into an open manhole during maintenance work on Khairani Road, Sakinaka, Mumbai. India. July 2, 2026. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)

Updated on Jul 3, 2026 03:25 IST

Chembur tree-fall death: Civic engineers’ union urges BMC to reconsider suspensions

Mumbai, India. June 30, 2026 - Vihan Srivastav, an 11-year-old student, died, and four other children were injured when a large tree collapsed onto their school bus on Road No 11 in Chembur, Mumbai, India. June 30, 2026. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)

Updated on Jul 3, 2026 03:25 IST

Civic officials suspended; inter-department blame game begins

Mumbai, India. June 30, 2026 - Vihan Srivastav, an 11-year-old student, died, and four other children were injured when a large tree collapsed onto their school bus on Road No 11 in Chembur, Mumbai, India. June 30, 2026. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)

Updated on Jul 2, 2026 02:59 IST

11-yr-old killed, 4 injured as peepal tree falls on school van in Mumbai

Civic officials said five students had already alighted at the earlier stop from the yellow van.

Updated on Jul 1, 2026 02:27 IST

1 student killed, 4 injured as peepal tree crashes on school van in Chembur

Mumbai, India. June 30, 2026 - Vihan Srivastav, an 11-year-old student, died, and four other children were injured when a large tree collapsed onto their school bus on Road No 11 in Chembur, Mumbai, India. June 30, 2026. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)

Updated on Jun 30, 2026 23:40 IST

BMC scores on grievance redressal, waste disposal: Praja

NAVI MUMBAI, INDIA - JUNE 15, 2018 : The municipal corporation is coming up with measures to manage solid waste and keep the city clean on Thursday June 15, 2018 in Mumbai, India.

Updated on Jun 30, 2026 23:20 IST

BMC tightens promotion rules to curb refusals, delayed joining

Mumbai, India - Oct. 24, 2025: Ashwini Bhide during the interview at Mantralaya in Mumbai, India, on Friday, October 24, 2025. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/Hindustan Times) (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 30, 2026 23:02 IST

Student dies after tree falls on school bus in Mumbai's Chembur, 4 in hospital

The incident occurred on Road number 11 in Mumbai's Chembur, where a total of 13 children were on board.

Updated on Jun 30, 2026 13:55 IST

Coastal Road Gardens plan: Monetisation on 15% area

Coastal Road Gardens plan: Monetisation on 15% area

Updated on Jun 30, 2026 01:22 IST

Football community protests BMC move to redesignate football ground as exhibition centre

Mumbai, India - June 28, 2026: Players, parents, and football enthusiasts stage a peaceful protest at Neville D'Souza Football Ground, Bandra Reclamation in Mumbai, India, on Sunday, June 28, 2026. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/Hindustan Times) (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 28, 2026 22:56 IST

Why did 19 BMC engineers refuse promotions?

Why did 19 BMC engineers refuse promotions?

Updated on Jun 27, 2026 01:18 IST

BMC retrieves 7,300 sq m open space in Meghwadi

Mumbai, India. June 22, 2026 - Photo of open plot in the Meghwadi area of Parel, the BMC recently demolished an illegal encroachment on the plot. Mumbai, India. June 22, 2026. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)

Updated on Jun 26, 2026 24:58 IST

Monsoon arrives with a fury, over 300mm rain recorded on Day 1

Mumbai, India. June 24, 2026 - A large tree collapsed near Pritam Da Dhaba in Dadar East due to heavy monsoon rains and strong winds in Mumbai. Mumbai City witnessed heavy rain and waterlogging in several parts, disrupting traffic. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert to Mumbai and neighbouring Thane and Palghar districts. Mumbai, India. June 24, 2026. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)

Updated on Jun 25, 2026 02:20 IST

BMC set to take over Aarey Hospital for 30 years

BMC set to take over Aarey Hospital for 30 years

Updated on Jun 25, 2026 01:48 IST

BMC moves to redesignate Bandra ground as convention centre

The land belongs to Mhada and is currently being used as a football ground, with a turf facility operating on part of the site. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 25, 2026 01:10 IST

Residents oppose coastal ad policy, say Carter Road promenade is under ‘threat’

Residents oppose coastal ad policy, say Carter Road promenade is under ‘threat’

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 24:02 IST

BMC to proceed with amnesty scheme for buildings without OC

BMC to proceed with amnesty scheme for buildings without OC

Updated on Jun 23, 2026 23:52 IST

Rain brings brief relief; monsoon likely by June 23

iiMumbai, India - June 21, 2026: People make their way through a light drizzle along Juhu Beach in mumbai, India, on Sunday, June 21, 2026. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jun 22, 2026 24:10 IST

After MPs shift, ‘Operation Tiger’ targets 45 Sena (UBT) corporators

After MPs shift, ‘Operation Tiger’ targets 45 Sena (UBT) corporators

Updated on Jun 21, 2026 22:44 IST

35 visitors escape unhurt as huge tree branch falls on Malabar Hill trail

Mumbai, India - June 12, 2026: A large tree fell on "Nature Trail", no injuries were reported in the incident at Malabar Hill in Mumbai, India, on Friday, June 12, 2026. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/Hindustan Times) (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 13, 2026 02:16 IST

BMC to revive 350 open wells as water reserves dip

BMC to revive 350 open wells as water reserves dip

Updated on Jun 11, 2026 23:20 IST

Crackdown on eateries, hotels covering open spaces

iiMumbai, India - June 10, 2026: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) carried out a demolition drive against unauthorized extensions at four hotels — What’s Your Bahana, Trovh 9, Juliet, and Yazu — located on Veera Desai Road and off New Link Road in Andheri West in mumbai, India, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jun 10, 2026 22:04 IST

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