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Sanjana Bhalerao

Sanjana Bhalerao

Sanjana Bhalerao is a Senior Reporter with Hindustan Times, Mumbai. She covers civic issues and governance.

Articles by Sanjana Bhalerao

After South Mumbai, Andheri, Juhu and Vile Parle face water shortage

Photo used for representational purposes only.

Updated on Oct 23, 2018 17:57 IST

Civic body to reclaim 2 acres near Girgaum Chowpatty for Mumbai’s coastal road project

The work at these areas, chosen to avoid slowing down traffic in South Mumbai, is likely to begin from November 1.

Updated on Oct 21, 2018 18:36 IST

Mumbai civic body plans escape routes, safe room, better ventilation for coastal road

The first phase of the project is a 9.98-km stretch between Princess Street flyover and Bandra-Worli Sea Link (BWSL).

Updated on Oct 2, 2018 19:21 IST

Mulund dumpyard in Mumbai closed

So far, Mulund dumping ground handled 1,500-2,000 metric tonnes of waste a day.

Updated on Oct 2, 2018 09:02 IST

Expect taller buildings near Metro, Monorail stations in Mumbai

Mono Rail Disturb at Chembur on 2nd day in MUMBAI, India.

Updated on Sep 26, 2018 06:27 IST

Maharashtra government approves excluded part of DCPR, experts upset

In a turnaround from the last DP, which reduced the FSI in a bid to decongest the city, this DP has increased base permissible FSI in the city to 3 and in the suburbs to 2.5.

Updated on Sep 24, 2018 19:50 IST

Only 4 rooftop restaurants in Mumbai are legal, says BMC

Restaurants in the city have come under BMC’s scrutiny after the Kamala Mills tragedy last year.

Updated on Sep 23, 2018 02:42 IST

Mumbai Fire Brigade wins seven medals at World Firefighters Games

The Mumbai firemen’s team that won seven medals for the Indian contingent at the 13th World Firefighters Games.

Updated on Sep 21, 2018 08:37 IST

After ban, BMC earns ₹1.1 crore fine, collects 18,000 kg plastic

A BMC official makes a local women understand the harmful effect of using plastic bags at Keshavji Nayak road near JJ Hospital in Mumbai.

Updated on Sep 20, 2018 04:00 IST

Mumbai abattoirs shut, no sale of meat in civic markets on Thursday due to Jain festival

The sale of meat in Mumbai’s civic markets, local shops and supermarkets will be prohibited on September 13 on the occasion of Paryushan Parv, the fasting period of Jain community. (Photo used for representational purpose)

Updated on Sep 13, 2018 06:34 IST

Soon, book your parking space in Mumbai through this mobile app

The mobile app will allow users to book spots in parking lots, such as this one in Kala Ghoda, in advance for up to one hour

Updated on Sep 12, 2018 02:57 IST

Mumbai civic body cracks down on Ganpati pandals flouting rules

Even the Lord had to find his way through traffic at Mahim in Mumbai on Saturday.

Updated on Sep 8, 2018 19:05 IST

Civic nod for 1.9k Ganpati pandals in Mumbai, 258 pleas rejected

Devotees for different areas carry idols ahead of the Ganesh Festival, at Lalbaug.

Updated on Sep 2, 2018 17:50 IST

Mumbai’s Development Plan 2034 kicks off from Saturday

An aerial view of Mumbai.

Updated on Sep 1, 2018 02:58 IST

Mumbai’s first-of-its-kind ‘model road’ to be in SoBo

The construction of the road will begin in October.

Updated on Aug 31, 2018 19:32 IST

Ganpati pandals: Mumbai civic body extends deadline to apply to September 2

BMC said it will clear 453 pleas within two days

Updated on Aug 29, 2018 19:16 IST

Year after deluge, BMC finds micro fixes for macro issues

It was on this day, August 29, last year that the financial capital of the country was brought to a standstill.

Updated on Aug 29, 2018 24:06 IST

RK studio sale being seen as big opportunity for realty in city

Fie photo of RK Studio, Chembur, Mumbai.

Updated on Aug 28, 2018 10:48 IST

Newborn Humboldt penguin chick dies in Mumbai zoo

A Humboldt Penguin chick hatched out of the egg on Wednesday.

Updated on Aug 24, 2018 18:21 IST

BMC says 90% potholes in Mumbai fixed

Potholes near Mahim station in Mumbai on Monday.

Updated on Aug 21, 2018 04:32 IST

Work on Mumbai coastal road project set to begin by October

The coastal road is going to be a mix of many features, such as, tunnels, bridges, interchanges, elevated stretches and roads on reclaimed land, along with pedestrian underpasses and foot overbridges.

Updated on Aug 18, 2018 19:25 IST

Mumbai DP map goof-up: BMC marks plots in sea, nullahs

With only a week left for sending in suggestions/objections for eastern suburbs maps, the city-based Urban Design Research Institute (UDRI) has highlighted recurring errors in DP maps.

Updated on Aug 18, 2018 10:32 IST

Live it up: Greater Mumbai debuts at No 3 in Ease of Living survey

A man goes for a walk on Juhu beach, which is part of the Greater Mumbai territory.

Updated on Aug 13, 2018 23:40 IST

Mumbai civic body to accept prints of applications for Ganeshotsav pandals

Updated on Aug 10, 2018 19:52 IST

Mumbai’s second-largest landfill to shut in October

Earlier this year, the BMC issued a Letter of Intent to the contractor to start the process of land reclamation at the Mulund dumpyard, which is spread over 24 hectares.

Updated on Aug 8, 2018 18:14 IST

Mumbai civic body to fix 77 chronic waterlogging spots from October

Vehicles wade through a waterlogged road at King’s Circle in July.

Updated on Aug 4, 2018 18:47 IST

Mumbai has 83% water stock in dams, 3 of 7 lakes overflow

The city needs 14.47 lakh million litres of water at the end of the monsoon to ensure there are no water cuts.

Updated on Jul 31, 2018 19:03 IST

Mumbai’s pothole horror: Concrete the w(hole)some solution

The complaint about potholes near the Western Express Highway Metro station in Andheri (east) remains unattended.

Updated on Jul 31, 2018 06:10 IST

Spotted illegal parking in Mumbai? Log complaints on BMC website, helpline

At present, the BMC along with traffic police manage parking regulations in the city.

Updated on Jul 19, 2018 05:41 IST

After Metro spots flood in south Mumbai, MMRC agrees to take action

MMRC will now increase the size of sedimentation tanks and the number of dewatering pumps.

Updated on Jul 13, 2018 07:01 IST

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