News from Mumbai

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‘It’s hell for us here’: Mumbai families suffer as datacentres keep the city hooked on coal

As Mumbai sees increased energy demand from new datacenters, particularly from Amazon, the filthiest neighbourhood in one of India’s largest cities must keep its major coal plants

www.theguardian.com

 

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Bombay HC slams Maharashtra govt for blaming volcanic ash from Ethiopia for poor air quality in Mumbai

The Bombay High Court has slammed the Maharashtra government for blaming volcanic ash from Ethiopia for the poor air quality in Mumbai. The bench of Chief Justi

www.newindianexpress.com

 

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Bombay high court approves BMC plea for Versova-Bhayander coastal road project impacting 45k mangroves, seeks yearly updates on compensatory afforestation | Mumbai News - The Times of India

Mumbai: The Bombay high court Friday granted permission to BMC for a proposed Coastal Road North—a 26.3 km Versova–Bhayander DP (Development Plan) Roa.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

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[Sushubh]

Reality check for Mumbai civic polls: In 3 years, 99% of development funds went to wards under ruling alliance

Records show Opposition got only Rs 13 cr from Rs 1,490 cr granted for local development since February 2023; no bias, strictly followed norms: Minister

indianexpress.com

 

[Kyle Crane]

Apparently they are giving refund on 1 gas cylinder worth 850₹ just before the elections to every customer in Mumbai

 

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4 Of Mumbai Family Die Of Suspected Food Poisoning After Eating Biryani, Watermelon

 

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Dabbawalas: The men who fed Mumbai - and are slowly disappearing

Dabbawalas, who deliver home-cooked meals, are leaving the trade as remote work and rising costs threaten their future.

www.bbc.com

 

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https://www.moneycontrol.com/city/mumbai-s-bkc-bans-cars-every-friday-in-india-s-first-corporate-no-drive-experiment-here-s-what-changes-article-13943540.html