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BMC to begin nullah desilting from March 25 using AI, CCTV monitoring
This year, BMC has introduced a new system that requires compulsory CCTV recordings of small drains, along with 30-second videos and photographs of the desilting work
23 March,2025 09:08 PM IST | Mumbai | Sameer Surve
Mumbai: Drones to monitor Mithi clean-up in Rs 84 crore BMC project
BMC to deploy drones for before-and-after footage of desilting work. The BMC has floated a two-year tender for the desilting work. The Mithi river originates from the overflow of Vihar Lake and, about two kilometres downstream, also receives water from Powai lake. Flowing for 18 kilometres, it passes through Powai, Saki Naka, Kurla, Kalina, Vakola
10 March,2025 07:12 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Mumbai: BMC denies allegations of irregularities in Mithi river desilting tender
In an official statement, the civic body clarified that the tender conditions were designed to ensure efficient silt removal, considering the river’s varying width
01 March,2025 11:50 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai: Metro Aqua Line 3 conducts trials on line that goes under Mithi River
Twin tunnels under river built using earth balance machines to prevent settlement and manage water seepage; terming the development as Phase 2A, a social media video posted depicted visuals of trials and stations
26 February,2025 11:36 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Mumbai: Civic body invites tenders for 3rd phase of Mithi revamp
The tender includes the construction of protective walls with a total length of 6.7 km, deepening a 300-metre-long river stretch, building a 6.42-km service road and 8.85 km promenade.
18 February,2025 08:05 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Mumbai: BMC to appoint contractor to desilt nullahs for two years
Officials say inviting tenders each year leads to delays; civic body will spend R540 cr to clean drains and Mithi river
12 February,2025 07:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer Surve
WR completes first phase of rebuilding of bridge between Mahim, Bandra stations
The rebuilding of Bridge No 20 is essential for passenger safety and the strength of the railway structure. The south abutment, which had weakened over time owing to outdated technology, has now been reconstructed using modern methods and structural designs
07 February,2025 10:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai: Bandra’s iconic bridge bows out
Western Railway demolishes oldest screw-pile bridge; Christmas mega blocks to hit train services
21 December,2024 08:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Mumbai: Crocodile spotted in Versova creek
After BKC incident, Versova locals report spoting Indian Marsh Crocodile; no pictures yet, but conservationists believe sighting is plausible
16 August,2024 07:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
Mumbai: Crocodile returns to Mithi River after 15 months
Conservationists believe recent heavy rain may have displaced the reptile from nearby lakes
26 July,2024 08:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav