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Mumbai, ‘under construction’: Is there a solution for the series of unnecessary, wasteful projects?

The opposing views on the proposal to demolish the Malabar Hill Reservoir reflect why the infallibility of technical advice can be questioned.

Shirish B Patel
· Apr 03, 2024 · 11:30 am
Along Mumbai’s volatile Mithi river, residents spend fearful nights in wait of promised homes

A rehabilitation project was a ray of hope for those living in the flood-prone settlement of Kranti Nagar, but delays have meant an endless wait.

Tanvi Deshpande, IndiaSpend.com
· Sep 10, 2022 · 01:30 pm
Why have protests against Mumbai’s coastal road not been as successful as the Save Aarey movement?

Citizens are celebrating the state government’s decision to move a Metro car shed out of the Aarey forest. But another controversial project carries on.

Aarefa Johari
· Oct 20, 2020 · 09:00 am

Mumbai’s Coastal Road: Making land in a drowning city

Last fortnight, the Supreme Court conceded that the project is not exempt from environmental and wildlife clearances. Nevertheless, reclamation work continues.

Shweta Wagh
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· Aug 31, 2020 · 09:00 am
‘Auditor’s fault’: BJP and Shiv Sena pass the buck on Mumbai bridge collapse

While the Opposition plans to make city’s shoddy infrastructure a campaign issue for upcoming Lok Sabha polls, ruling parties say this is a local problem.

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· Mar 15, 2019 · 07:58 pm
As Mumbai’s coastal road construction speeds up, even car owners are joining the protest against it

Who is the multi-crore project being built for?

Aarefa Johari
· Mar 14, 2019 · 09:00 am

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Mumbai, ‘under construction’: Is there a solution for the series of unnecessary, wasteful projects?

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Mumbai’s Coastal Road: Making land in a drowning city

Last fortnight, the Supreme Court conceded that the project is not exempt from environmental and wildlife clearances. Nevertheless, reclamation work continues.

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‘Auditor’s fault’: BJP and Shiv Sena pass the buck on Mumbai bridge collapse

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