Shefali Parab-Pandit

Narwekar has called for an inquiry into the delay and demanded accountability from senior officials in the roads department for the lack of progress.

Currently, there are 154 cameras inside the Coastal Road tunnels, including video incident detection cameras and pan-tilt-zoom cameras, which monitor vehicle movements.

The proposed location, adjacent to the Carter Road Promenade and the open-air chess area, has raised concerns about potential traffic congestion and increased garbage in the area, both of which could harm the environment and the quality of life for locals.

The BMC's plan to impose a user fee for solid waste collection, however, has faced strong opposition from political parties and social activists.

Rajesh Tamhane, a resident of Mahim, raised concerns about the absence of alternative arrangements by the civic body during such disruptions. He pointed out that many societies were forced to rely on water supplied through tankers to cope with the shortage.

The Poisar River originates from the Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Malad East and flows through Kandivali, eventually meeting Malad Creek in Malad West.

As per sources, the BMC might scrap the Ambernath project due to ongoing resistance from local residents.

This initiative seeks to resolve the long-standing issue of undocumented properties, allowing the BMC to gain enhanced control over its assets. This will help the BMC better manage its assets, renew leases, and open up new opportunities for income.

The BMC has postponed the auction of three key plots—located in Malabar Hill, Chhatrapati Shivaji Market near Crawford Market, and the asphalt plant and BMC testing lab at Worli—by 12 days.

The BMC's ambitious project to concretise roads in Mumbai has faced setbacks due to substandard work at some locations.