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On Thin Ice! Lack of speed control putting young skaters at risk near Janeshwar Mishra in Lucknow
In response to the child’s untimely death, classes have been suspended for two days across four academies offering skating lessons.
Published on Nov 22, 2023 10:08 PM IST
Firecracker noise hit 117dB in city
Maximum noise levels of 117 dB were recorded during Diwali celebrations in Mumbai, with noise pollution exceeding legal limits before and after the designated time window for fireworks. The Awaaz Foundation and the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board documented the noise levels at various locations in the city.
Updated on Nov 14, 2023 07:00 AM IST
HT corespondent
Height restrictions imposed on new development in Marine Drive precinct
The salient features of the directives for the promenade are -- ban on new permanent construction to preserve the art deco façade, ban on hoardings in the vicinity and mandatory use of pastel colours when the buildings require facelift
Updated on Oct 19, 2023 08:48 AM IST
Taraporewala Aquarium ‘unsafe’, fisheries dept shifts to Nariman Point
Mumbai's state fisheries department has moved its headquarters from the Taraporewala Aquarium to Mittal Tower due to concerns over the weakened foundations of the iconic building caused by ongoing work on the Coastal Road project. There are currently no plans to revive the building for tourism or administrative purposes. The future of the building, including whether it will be torn down or restored, is yet to be decided.
Updated on Aug 22, 2023 12:28 AM IST
Prayag Arora-Desai
SoBo residents write to BMC over colour scheme for Art Deco buildings on Marine Drive
Stressing on the fact that Art Deco buildings were built by some of the country’s first architects practising in independent India, the letter stated that their design principles for the heritage buildings in the immediate surrounding should be maintained so that it honours them.
Updated on Jul 15, 2023 01:02 AM IST
