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      Linah Baliga
      Articles by Linah Baliga

      Commotion in BMC house over Pednekar’s ‘28% water tax hike’ claim

      Mumbai, India - November 25, 2020: Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar during an interview at Mayor bungalow, Byculla in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, November 25, 2020.(Photo By Pratik Chorge/Hindustan Times) (Pratik Chorge/HT PHOTO)
      mumbai news
      Updated on Mar 25, 2026 01:48 IST

      Corporators protest aspirational toilet at Oval Maidan

      Mumbai, India - March 23, 2026: BJP corporators Makarand Narwekar, Harshita Narwekar and Gauravi Shivalkar had staged a protest outside the proposed aspirational toilet site at Oval Maidan. The corporators had opposed the BMC administration’s decision to proceed with the project despite a stay order citing multiple violations, alleging disregard for directions from the state government and legislature, in Mumbai, India, on Monday, March 23, 2026. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/Hindustan Times) (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)
      mumbai news
      Updated on Mar 24, 2026 24:04 IST

      Mayor’s Bangladeshi crackdown puts spotlight on Mumbai’s illegal hawkers,mafia and policy failures

      Mayor’s Bangladeshi crackdown puts spotlight on Mumbai’s illegal hawkers,mafia and policy failures
      mumbai news
      Updated on Mar 22, 2026 23:50 IST

      Lit diya sparks fire in Goregaon high-rise; senior citizen dead

      Lit diya sparks fire in Goregaon high-rise; senior citizen dead
      mumbai news
      Updated on Mar 22, 2026 23:48 IST

      One hutment, two beneficiaries, four flats in Mumbai

      Slum on the footpath demolished by BMC near Gawade Chowk in Prabhadevi. Mumbai, India. Mar 17, 2026. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)
      mumbai news
      Updated on Mar 21, 2026 07:29 IST

      BMC plans massive overhaul of KEM precinct

      Mumbai, India - April 17, 2020: People passby KEM Hospital, Parel in Mumbai, India, on Friday, April 17, 2020. (Photo by Pratik Chorge/Hindustan Times) (Pratik Chorge/HT Photo)
      mumbai news
      Updated on Mar 19, 2026 24:18 IST

      BMC mayor Tawde dismisses LOP Pednekar’s demand for security guard

      BMC mayor Tawde dismisses LOP Pednekar’s demand for security guard
      mumbai news
      Updated on Mar 17, 2026 01:24 IST

      Pilot project to digitally map and assess health of trees in two wards: Ashish Shelar

      Pilot project to digitally map and assess health of trees in two wards: Ashish Shelar
      mumbai news
      Updated on Mar 17, 2026 01:14 IST

      Mayor Tawde warns LPG shortage rumours fuel black market, urges public not to panic

      Mayor Tawde warns LPG shortage rumours fuel black market, urges public not to panic. (Photo by Bachchan Kumar/ HT PHOTO) (HT PHOTO)
      mumbai news
      Updated on Mar 17, 2026 24:30 IST

      BJP proposes CSR dashboard on BMC website to curb corruption in central purchases

      iMumbai, India - January 06, 2026: Former Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Santosh Dhuri officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday at Andheri, in the presence of Mumbai BJP President and MLA Ameet Satam in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, January 06, 2025. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
      mumbai news
      Updated on Mar 15, 2026 23:48 IST

      ‘We listen to all Mumbaikars, not just Deepika’: Mayor after actor flags AQI

      Deepika Padukone
      mumbai news
      Updated on Mar 14, 2026 07:46 IST

      ₹20 cr sanctioned by BMC for SGNP wildlife plan for GMLR

      The <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>20 crore amount is in line with the conditions attached to the clearance granted by the National Board for Wildlife in 2019, which stipulated that a portion of the project cost be allocated to the forest department
      mumbai news
      Updated on Mar 13, 2026 01:08 IST

      BMC panel returns ₹5,396-cr Gargai dam proposal over 11% cost hike

      BMC panel returns <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5,396-cr Gargai dam proposal over 11% cost hike
      mumbai news
      Updated on Mar 12, 2026 24:30 IST

      Archdiocese of Bombay raises concerns over state’s draft anti-conversion bill

      Archdiocese of Bombay raises concerns over state’s draft anti-conversion bill
      mumbai news
      Updated on Mar 11, 2026 24:36 IST

      BMC to formulate Al fresco dining policy as Kala Ghoda beautification phase 2 tenders will be invited next week

      BMC to formulate Al fresco dining policy as Kala Ghoda beautification phase 2 tenders will be invited next week
      mumbai news
      Updated on Mar 10, 2026 24:30 IST

      CM announces 21-Point agenda for first 100 days in BMC

      iMumbai, India - March 08, 2026: A two-day training workshop for all newly elected corporators of the Bharatiya Janata Party has begun at Vasant Smruti, Dadar. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis address and guide the newly elected corporators during this workshop in Mumbai, India, on Sunday, March 08, 2025. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
      mumbai news
      Updated on Mar 8, 2026 23:44 IST

      Sion ROB may be thrown open by August

      Sion ROB may be thrown open by August
      mumbai news
      Updated on Mar 7, 2026 01:00 IST

      Vacant lion enclosure at Byculla zoo prompts mayor to seek Asiatic lions from Gujarat

      In 2021, a new enclosure was built for lions as part of the second phase of Byculla zoo’s redevelopment. It has been lying vacant since. (Raju Shinde/HT PHoto)
      mumbai news
      Updated on Mar 5, 2026 22:38 IST

      HC panel calls for AQI station, real time data at Kanjurmarg dump

      HC panel calls for AQI station, real time data at Kanjurmarg dump
      mumbai news
      Updated on Mar 3, 2026 23:22 IST

      Bandra-ites meet Maritime Board to stop Carter Road monetisation, question need to exploit public spaces

      Bandra-ites meet Maritime Board to stop Carter Road monetisation, question need to exploit public spaces
      mumbai news
      Updated on Mar 1, 2026 23:30 IST

      BMC halts Andheri demolition after slab crash sends quake-like tremors through neighbourhood

      iMumbai, India - March 01, 2026: Demolition of Ratan Kunj Building dangerous manner at Four Bunglow in Mumbai, India, on Sunday, March 01, 2025. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
      mumbai news
      Updated on Mar 1, 2026 22:56 IST

      Malabar Hill reservoir plan scaled-down to save trees; BMC opts for 52 MLD tank

      Mumbai, India – Sept 10, 2023: Plot at Malbar Hill, next Hanging Garden, in Mumbai, India, on Sunday, Sept 10, 2023. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)
      mumbai news
      Updated on Feb 28, 2026 01:26 IST

      Mayor Ritu Tawde rejects Congress bid to scrap BMC school adoption policy

      Mayor Ritu Tawde rejects Congress bid to scrap BMC school adoption policy
      mumbai news
      Updated on Feb 27, 2026 02:22 IST

      BMC unveils record ₹80,952 crore budget

      Mumbai, India. Feb 25, 2026 - Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani presents the BMC Budget 2026-2027 to Standing Committee Chairman Prabhakar Shinde at BMC headquarters in Mumbai. Mumbai, India. Feb 25, 2026. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)
      mumbai news
      Updated on Feb 26, 2026 03:10 IST

      No astroturf to be laid on Colaba Back Garden, says Narwekar

      Rahul Narwekar (ANI)
      mumbai news
      Updated on Feb 25, 2026 24:04 IST

      BMC budget set to cross ₹80,000 crore this year

      BMC budget set to cross <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>80,000 crore this year
      mumbai news
      Updated on Feb 23, 2026 23:16 IST

      Coastal Road gardens to be ready in three years, says Bhushan Gagrani

      Mumbai, India – 22 Feb 2026: Members of the South Mumbai Residents Association attend a citizen dialogue with Bhushan Gagrani, IAS Municipal Commissioner of Mumbai, on the proposed utilisation and beautification of open spaces along the Coastal Road, at Priyadarshini Park, in Mumbai, India, on Sunday, 22 Feb, 2026. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)
      mumbai news
      Updated on Feb 23, 2026 24:10 IST

      After Queen’s Necklace, city set to get 70-ha ‘green necklace’ along Coastal Road

      After Queen’s Necklace, city set to get 70-ha ‘green necklace’ along Coastal Road
      mumbai news
      Updated on Feb 22, 2026 23:56 IST

      Ravine system to run around stadium below racecourse

      Mahalaxmi racecourse (HT Photo)
      others
      Updated on Feb 22, 2026 23:52 IST

      Architects warn Racecourse revamp could weaken Mumbai’s flood resilience

      Mumbai, India - Jan. 5, 2025:Haze seen over the city skyline at Mahalaxmi Race course, in Mumbai, India, on Sunday, January 5, 2025. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
      mumbai news
      Updated on Feb 21, 2026 24:44 IST
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