Gargai Water Project Approved Despite Environmental Concerns
Mumbai’s increasing water needs were met on Wednesday when Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis approved the Gargai water supply project inside the Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary. However, the project has serious environmental repercussions, including the destruction of hundreds of thousands of trees and the submersion of 186 hectares of private land and roughly 658 hectares of forest […]
PMC Shows Rs 3,873.86 Crore Budget For 2025-26, Prioritising Infrastructure & Public Services
In the fiscal year 2025–2026, the Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) has unveiled a budget of Rs 3,873.86 crore, emphasising the development of infrastructure and effective management. Notably, chief accounts and finance officer Mangesh Gawde assured municipal commissioner Mangesh Chitale that there will be no tax increases in the budget. Municipal commissioner Chitale described the budget […]
Bombay High Court Clears Anti-Sea Erosion Bund Project In Colaba
The Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) was granted permission by the Bombay High Court to build an anti-sea erosion bund in Colaba. While guaranteeing compliance with environmental protections, the court maintained the project’s importance in the public interest. MMB had filed a writ petition in 2021 seeking approval from the central government to proceed with the […]