However, there is no road map on how this will be achieved as the present administration lacks a concrete plan. The interim budget seems to be tabled just to complete technicalities, and the final budget will be presented alongside the BMC’s 2025-26 budget
30 November,2024 08:01 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
mid-day impact
mid-day's coverage this month highlighted how hawkers had occupied the entire road, making it nearly impossible for pedestrians to walk or vehicles to pass. The situation had worsened to the point that BEST bus routes through Court Lane in the area had to be diverted, as confirmed in an affidavit filed by BEST with the human rights commission
30 November,2024 07:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari
BEST said it has set an ambitious goal to have 100 per cent zero-emission electric bus fleet by 2026-27
29 November,2024 10:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Borivli hawkers’ menace
BEST comes on record to say that the Borivli hawkers have curtailed its routes since 2013 by fully encroaching public roads; notice fired to civic body chief seeking fact-finding report on why no action has been taken yet
29 November,2024 09:05 AM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari
Parts of South and North Mumbai will experience a water supply disruption from 10 PM on 28th November to 8 PM on 29th November due to maintenance work on a major pipeline at Lower Parel. Citizens are advised to store water and use it efficiently during this period
26 November,2024 02:43 PM IST | Mumbai
Maharashtra polls
While the Central Railway will be running nightlong local trains, special Metro services will be running on Line 1, 3, 7 and 2A on all lines on polling day
20 November,2024 10:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Mid-Day Impact
Pulling up BMC, BEST and police, State Human Rights Commission says they need to answer for how such rampant encroachment has hampered even bus services on the stretch
15 November,2024 09:08 AM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari
The Mumbai civic body has been facing financial difficulties for some time, with its fixed deposits falling from Rs 92,000 crore to Rs 82,000 crore in just two years. To generate revenue, BMC decided to auction off some of its properties including BEST Substation land. This plan was included in current budget, and the tender was released recently
12 November,2024 11:14 PM IST | Mumbai | Prajakta Kasale
In Ghatkopar East, the Assembly elections focus on redevelopment challenges and anti-incumbency sentiment. The BJP, holding the seat for over 30 years, faces competition from MVA’s Rakhi Jadhav and others, with key concerns including traffic, pollution, and housing redevelopment
11 November,2024 08:54 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer Surve
Aaditya Thackeray shares his vision for transforming Mumbai into a liveable city through improved public services, expanded open spaces, and sustainable transportation.
09 November,2024 12:25 PM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev ShivadekarADVERTISEMENT
