Mumbai’s CSMT Revamp Raises Fears Of Heritage Loss
Concerns about the disregard for India’s railway legacy are intensifying as the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) is undergoing extensive renovations to become a world-class railway hub. One concerning example is the decommissioning of Sir Leslie Wilson, the nation’s first electric locomotive, which formerly represented India’s groundbreaking foray into railway electrification. Previously housed in the […]
Mumbai: Citing Concerns about Heritage, Activists want a halt to the Demolition of the Phoenix Mill Chimney
The chimney’s location to be rebuilt into a G+2 retail building, and a staircase is intended to be built there. As construction continues, the massive McDonald’s that was formerly located close to the chimney has already closed. The city has a rich history in addition to being well-known for its energetic culture, busy streets, and […]
BMC Faces Criticism for Destroying Banganga Lake’s Heritage Steps During the Revitalization Project
The BMC experienced a humiliating loss on Monday when the surrounding historical stairs were leveled by a contractor hired to clean the 1,100-year-old Banganga tank, causing irreversible damage. The contractor used a JCB machine. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has expressed serious disapproval towards the civic authority, citing Banganga’s protection as a national monument […]