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As families of labourers mourn the loss of their breadwinners, police launch probe into construction contractor of Borivli building

On Monday, former IPL cricketer Paul Valtaty’s sister Glory Valthaty (45) and her son Joshua Gems Robert (8), who were visiting their family from Scotland, were killed in the fire.

Local residents express concerns about obstruction of a vital road and movement of emergency services

Navratri is a nine-day Hindu festival that celebrates the nine forms of the goddess Durga. Learn more about the history, significance, and traditions of Navratri, as well as how to celebrate at home.

Region has been facing low water supply for years due to corroded pipelines, increased population and use of pumps privately; locals claim their complaints

Borivli locals say the BMC shut it citing it is dilapidated two months back, but they keep finding it shut and open without a sign of repair

BMC issues show cause notices to developer, contractor and files police complaint; they are held, then released

BMC has demolished 326 hutments to expand Mahatma Phule Road, which connects to Gorai beach and the famous Pagoda. The newly asphalted 90-foot-wide road will be open for traffic next week, with gardens, painted walls, and lighting arrangements. The expansion of the road will make it easier for tourists and the fire brigade. The civic official said 133 families had been rehabilitated in a BMC-owned building, and the remaining hutments are illegal. | Mumbai news

Two weeks after high court blow, BMC prepares demolition of illegal portions of Gorai facility; property sources say they will seek regularisation

In 2019, the BMC passed a proposal of giving a 15 percent rebate on property tax to the housing societies that segregate and process waste on their premises.