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Osama Rawal

Osama Rawal

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Coastal road plan puts Nana Nani Park trees on the line

iMumbai, India - February 13, 2026: Tree cutting has begun at Nana-Nani Park in Versova for the extension of the Versova–Bandra Sea Link project, raising concerns among locals as it is one of the few remaining green spaces in the suburb in Mumbai, India, on Friday, February 13, 2025. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Feb 14, 2026 01:04 IST

STP at Bhakti Park malfunctioning since 5 yrs, residents approach corporator

Residents told HT there were two problems with the STP – out of four pumps that suck in water, only one was partially functional; and the system which breaks down sludge was entirely non-functional. (Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times)

Updated on Feb 13, 2026 24:52 IST

Woman dies, niece injured in Vile Parle flat fire

Mumbai, India. Feb 09, 2026 - 64-year-old Bhavna Satra lost her life, and another woman was injured after a major fire broke out in the Suvidha Pearl building in the Vile Parle area of Mumbai suburban. Mumbai, India. Feb 09, 2026. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)

Updated on Feb 9, 2026 23:06 IST

HC order ends 53-year wait as Worli Koliwada land survey begins

A decades-old land rights dispute at Worli Koliwada reached a key milestone on Monday when, following a Bombay high court order, internal demarcation of the village land by the collector’s office commenced. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)

Updated on Feb 8, 2026 22:52 IST

Sewri high-rise residents threaten protest over neglected civic issues

Sewri high-rise residents threaten protest over neglected civic issues.

Updated on Feb 8, 2026 22:30 IST

BMC gets legal notice over mangroves for Coastal Road

In its notice, the organisation has asked authorities not to permit the cutting of mangroves without obtaining Stage-II final forest clearance under Section 2 of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, and without complying with the high court’s orders. (HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 5, 2026 01:06 IST

Which AQI number should we believe in Mumbai?

At two construction sites in the same Shivaji Park locality in Dadar, the contrast was even sharper. The monitoring board on the left picture showed relatively low PM2.5 and PM10 levels of 36 and 37, while another nearby monitor displayed sharply higher readings of 100 and 114, despite both being in the same area. (Raju Shinde/HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 4, 2026 01:40 IST

Why Mumbai looks hazy even when air quality is ‘moderate’

Mumbai, India - Jan. 30, 2026:Heavy smog seen over city skyline at Marine drives in Mumbai, India, on Friday, January 30, 2026. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/Hindustan Times) (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 31, 2026 02:28 IST

Mumbai Queer Pride March postponed at eleventh hour due to ‘administrative issues’

Mumbai Queer Pride March postponed at eleventh hour due to ‘administrative issues’

Updated on Jan 30, 2026 23:50 IST

Illegal scaffold at Shivaji Park seized

Members of the Shivaji Park ALM noticed the unauthorised structure being erected on January 27, without any permission from the BMC or the urban development department. Anshuman Poyrekar/Hindustan Times) (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 30, 2026 14:33 IST

7 injured in LPG blast in Malwani chawl

iMumbai, India - January 27, 2026: Six people injured due to gas cylinder blast at Malvani, Malad in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, January 27, 2025. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jan 28, 2026 24:32 IST

Mapping tool helps citizens compute mangrove loss due to coastal road

Photo for representation (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jan 26, 2026 01:14 IST

1,500 citizens urge CM, BMC to halt axing of 45k mangroves for coastal road

Mumbai, India - Sept. 25, 2020: A view of Mumbais mangrove forests are seen dry due to Pest attack at Airoli in Mumbai, India, on Friday, September 25, 2020. (Photo by Satish Bate/Hindustan Times) (Satish Bate/HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 22, 2026 01:20 IST

Water shortage grips Kapadia Nagar, officials blame pilferage

Water shortage grips Kapadia Nagar, officials blame pilferage

Updated on Jan 21, 2026 01:36 IST

BMC 2.0: Termite-free HQ being readied for councillors

BMC 2.0: Termite-free HQ being readied for councillors

Updated on Jan 15, 2026 01:00 IST

Confused about who your candidates are? Kandivali student launches tracker to help voters

Confused about who your candidates are? Kandivali student launches tracker to help voters

Updated on Jan 14, 2026 01:14 IST

Citizen audit flags reversal of Sena–BJP manifesto promises in Mumbai civic governance

Citizen audit flags reversal of Sena–BJP manifesto promises in Mumbai civic governance

Updated on Jan 11, 2026 01:10 IST

Superheroes, super satire: Thanos, Iron Man and Hulk join high-voltage BMC campaign

Superheroes, super satire: Thanos, Iron Man and Hulk join high-voltage BMC campaign

Updated on Jan 10, 2026 01:18 IST

Somaiya alleges “false affidavit” filed by ex-mayor Pednekar

Somaiya alleges “false affidavit” filed by ex-mayor Pednekar

Updated on Jan 9, 2026 24:02 IST

Police notice to ward 140 candidate over Palestine tote bag sparks poll interference row

Police notice to ward 140 candidate over Palestine tote bag sparks poll interference row

Updated on Jan 8, 2026 24:40 IST

Adivasi candidate says to save Aarey is to save Mumbai

Working as a salesgirl, Sejal Bhopi resigned recently to contest the polls (Satish Bate/Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jan 7, 2026 01:38 IST

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