Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM suggests creating designated pigeon feeding places where there are no human settlements
The CM suggested creating designated pigeon feeding places where there are no human settlements. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has shut down kabutarkhanas (pigeon feeding spots), including a popular site in Dadar, citing health hazards associated with the practice. The decision has led to legal challenges in the high court and protests by a section of people. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM suggests creating designated pigeon feeding places where there are no human settlements
The CM suggested creating designated pigeon feeding places where there are no human settlements. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has shut down kabutarkhanas (pigeon feeding spots), including a popular site in Dadar, citing health hazards associated with the practice. The decision has led to legal challenges in the high court and protests by a section of people. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Efforts underway to diminish importance of Mumbai and Maharashtra, alleges Uddhav
&nbsp;In a veiled attack on the ruling BJP, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday said efforts were being made to diminish the importance of Mumbai and Maharashtra. Be it feeding pigeons or the Supreme Court's order on stray dogs, controversies were being created to divert people's attention from pressing issues, the former chief minister said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Efforts underway to diminish importance of Mumbai and Maharashtra, alleges Uddhav
&nbsp;In a veiled attack on the ruling BJP, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday said efforts were being made to diminish the importance of Mumbai and Maharashtra. Be it feeding pigeons or the Supreme Court's order on stray dogs, controversies were being created to divert people's attention from pressing issues, the former chief minister said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Only Raj Thackeray can resolve pigeon feeding issue, says Jain monk after Marathi outfit stages protest As protests favouring and opposing feeding of pigeons in Dadar area of Mumbai threatened to escalate into a confrontation between two communities, a Jain monk on Wednesday sought the intervention of MNS chief Raj Thackeray to defuse the situation. "The ideals of Balasaheb Thackeray are reflected in Raj Thackeray. I want to meet him. He can only end this dispute. I request you (Thackeray) to resolve the issue," the monk, Nileshchandra Vijay said, dubbing the MNS president "Marathi hridaysamrat". (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Only Raj Thackeray can resolve pigeon feeding issue, says Jain monk after Marathi outfit stages protestAs protests favouring and opposing feeding of pigeons in Dadar area of Mumbai threatened to escalate into a confrontation between two communities, a Jain monk on Wednesday sought the intervention of MNS chief Raj Thackeray to defuse the situation. "The ideals of Balasaheb Thackeray are reflected in Raj Thackeray. I want to meet him. He can only end this dispute. I request you (Thackeray) to resolve the issue," the monk, Nileshchandra Vijay said, dubbing the MNS president "Marathi hridaysamrat". (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Health concerns, religious feelings to be considered while resolving pigeon feeding row, says Fadnavis Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday advocated finding the middle ground to resolve the row over feeding of pigeons at public places, taking into account health concerns and religious sentiments of people. Talking to reporters, he said some people are trying to politicise the pigeon feeding issue, which is being heard in the Bombay High Court, but they will not succeed in their efforts. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Health concerns, religious feelings to be considered while resolving pigeon feeding row, says FadnavisMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday advocated finding the middle ground to resolve the row over feeding of pigeons at public places, taking into account health concerns and religious sentiments of people. Talking to reporters, he said some people are trying to politicise the pigeon feeding issue, which is being heard in the Bombay High Court, but they will not succeed in their efforts. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'State never took such a decision', claims Fadnavis on meat ban
Asked about some municipal corporations ordering closure of abattoir on August 15, the CM, "The state never took such a decision. A government resolution (GR) was issued in August 1988. Municipal corporations take such decisions (ordering closure of slaughterhouses) on their own. Even I was not aware of such a GR existing for such a long period." "I also learned about it (GR) through the media. Similar decisions were taken when (Shiv Sena UBT leader) Uddhav Thackeray was chief minister of Maharashtra (November 2019-June 22)," he opined.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 'State never took such a decision', claims Fadnavis on meat ban
Asked about some municipal corporations ordering closure of abattoir on August 15, the CM, "The state never took such a decision. A government resolution (GR) was issued in August 1988. Municipal corporations take such decisions (ordering closure of slaughterhouses) on their own. Even I was not aware of such a GR existing for such a long period." "I also learned about it (GR) through the media. Similar decisions were taken when (Shiv Sena UBT leader) Uddhav Thackeray was chief minister of Maharashtra (November 2019-June 22)," he opined.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Decision to keep abattoirs shut first implemented in 1988 by Sharad Pawar govt
The BJP on Wednesday said the policy to keep abattoirs shut on Independence Day was first implemented in 1988 when NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar was the chief minister of Maharashtra, and sought to know if the opposition would question the veteran politician about it. Maharashtra BJP's chief spokesperson Keshav Upadhye posed this question to NCP (SP) MLA Jitendra Awhad and Shiv Sena (UBT) legislator Aaditya Thackeray amid a row over the decision by some civic bodies in the state.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Decision to keep abattoirs shut first implemented in 1988 by Sharad Pawar govt
The BJP on Wednesday said the policy to keep abattoirs shut on Independence Day was first implemented in 1988 when NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar was the chief minister of Maharashtra, and sought to know if the opposition would question the veteran politician about it. Maharashtra BJP's chief spokesperson Keshav Upadhye posed this question to NCP (SP) MLA Jitendra Awhad and Shiv Sena (UBT) legislator Aaditya Thackeray amid a row over the decision by some civic bodies in the state.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Meat ban decision based on Central, state govts, says Malegaon civic body
Malegaon Municipal Corporation (MMC) issued a similar order on August 12, stating that in view of various religious festivals, all private abattoirs and shops selling meat of chickens, goats, and buffaloes, will remain closed on the occasions of Independence Day and Shikrishna Jayanti on August 15, Jain Paryushan Parva on August 20, and on Ganesh Chaturthi and Jain Sanvastari on August 27. This decision has been taken as per the guidance of the Union and state governments, it said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Meat ban decision based on Central, state govts, says Malegaon civic body
Malegaon Municipal Corporation (MMC) issued a similar order on August 12, stating that in view of various religious festivals, all private abattoirs and shops selling meat of chickens, goats, and buffaloes, will remain closed on the occasions of Independence Day and Shikrishna Jayanti on August 15, Jain Paryushan Parva on August 20, and on Ganesh Chaturthi and Jain Sanvastari on August 27. This decision has been taken as per the guidance of the Union and state governments, it said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nashik and Malegaon civic bodies announce closure of abattoirs on Independence Day The municipal corporations of Nashik and Malegaon have announced the closure of slaughterhouses on Independence Day, joining the list of other urban bodies which have come up with similar restrictions in Maharashtra. All slaughterhouses in municipal corporation limits will remain closed on the occasion of Independence Day. No one should slaughter animals on that day. Violators will face legal action, the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) stated. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Nashik and Malegaon civic bodies announce closure of abattoirs on Independence DayThe municipal corporations of Nashik and Malegaon have announced the closure of slaughterhouses on Independence Day, joining the list of other urban bodies which have come up with similar restrictions in Maharashtra. All slaughterhouses in municipal corporation limits will remain closed on the occasion of Independence Day. No one should slaughter animals on that day. Violators will face legal action, the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) stated. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NCP questions closure of meat shops on Aug 15; BJP says ban as per 1988 order At least five civic bodies in Maharashtra have ordered meat shops to remain shut on August 15, prompting the Ajit Pawar-led NCP to question the ban, while ruling ally BJP defended it, citing a 1988 state government order empowering these bodies to impose such restrictions. Municipal corporations in Nagpur, Nashik, Malegaon, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Kalyan-Dombivli have issued similar orders. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NCP questions closure of meat shops on Aug 15; BJP says ban as per 1988 orderAt least five civic bodies in Maharashtra have ordered meat shops to remain shut on August 15, prompting the Ajit Pawar-led NCP to question the ban, while ruling ally BJP defended it, citing a 1988 state government order empowering these bodies to impose such restrictions. Municipal corporations in Nagpur, Nashik, Malegaon, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Kalyan-Dombivli have issued similar orders. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Now, Nagpur civic body announces closure of slaughterhouses, shops selling meat on Aug 15 The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) on Wednesday joined the list of civic bodies in Maharashtra to announce the closure of slaughterhouses, outlets and shops selling meat within city limits on August 15 in view of festivals. A few civic bodies in the state have earlier ordered the closure of slaughterhouses and shops selling meat on August 15, kicking up a political row. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Now, Nagpur civic body announces closure of slaughterhouses, shops selling meat on Aug 15The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) on Wednesday joined the list of civic bodies in Maharashtra to announce the closure of slaughterhouses, outlets and shops selling meat within city limits on August 15 in view of festivals. A few civic bodies in the state have earlier ordered the closure of slaughterhouses and shops selling meat on August 15, kicking up a political row. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra government not interested in regulating people's food choices, says CM Fadnavis The Maharashtra government was not interested in regulating people's food choices, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday and described as "unnecessary" the raging controversy over closure of abattoirs and meat shops in some cities on Independence Day. He feigned ignorance about the existence of a 37-year-old government resolution (GR) allowing closure of abattoirs on certain days, including Independence Day, and noted municipal corporations take such decisions on their own. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra government not interested in regulating people's food choices, says CM FadnavisThe Maharashtra government was not interested in regulating people's food choices, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday and described as "unnecessary" the raging controversy over closure of abattoirs and meat shops in some cities on Independence Day. He feigned ignorance about the existence of a 37-year-old government resolution (GR) allowing closure of abattoirs on certain days, including Independence Day, and noted municipal corporations take such decisions on their own. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Local outfit protests at Dadar Kabutarkhana, detained
Marathi Ekikaran Samiti's president Govardhan Deshmukh was among those detained by the police. As members of the organisation held the demonstration, several of them were detained and placed in a police vehicle, an official said. Deshmukh tried to speak to the police personnel present at the spot amid the huge crowd, demanding action against those who protested at the kabutarkhana on August 6.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Local outfit protests at Dadar Kabutarkhana, detained
Marathi Ekikaran Samiti's president Govardhan Deshmukh was among those detained by the police. As members of the organisation held the demonstration, several of them were detained and placed in a police vehicle, an official said. Deshmukh tried to speak to the police personnel present at the spot amid the huge crowd, demanding action against those who protested at the kabutarkhana on August 6.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC hears bunch of petitions on kabutarkhana closure
Since the BMC's decision to close kabutarkhanas (pigeon feeding spots) in the city and prohibit feeding of pigeons was in larger interest of public health, the sanctity of the same has to be maintained, the court noted, while hearing a bunch of petitions. Last week, tarpaulin sheets were placed at the Dadar Kabutarkhana, a popular pigeon feeding site, by the BMC to prevent people from offering grains to the birds, a move which had led to protest during which the covers were forcibly removed by agitators.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: HC hears bunch of petitions on kabutarkhana closure
Since the BMC's decision to close kabutarkhanas (pigeon feeding spots) in the city and prohibit feeding of pigeons was in larger interest of public health, the sanctity of the same has to be maintained, the court noted, while hearing a bunch of petitions. Last week, tarpaulin sheets were placed at the Dadar Kabutarkhana, a popular pigeon feeding site, by the BMC to prevent people from offering grains to the birds, a move which had led to protest during which the covers were forcibly removed by agitators.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Saamna criticises focus on pigeons and stray dogs over humans; says people suffer from hunger, disease, and poverty An editorial published by the Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece Saamna highlighted the growing tension between human welfare and the excessive focus on animal compassion in India, particularly concerning pigeons and stray dogs. Titled "Pigeons, Stray Dogs, and Humans," the mouthpiece underscores the irony of prioritising animals while humans suffer from hunger, disease, and debt-driven suicides. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Saamna criticises focus on pigeons and stray dogs over humans; says people suffer from hunger, disease, and povertyAn editorial published by the Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece Saamna highlighted the growing tension between human welfare and the excessive focus on animal compassion in India, particularly concerning pigeons and stray dogs. Titled "Pigeons, Stray Dogs, and Humans," the mouthpiece underscores the irony of prioritising animals while humans suffer from hunger, disease, and debt-driven suicides. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Marathi outfit activists gather at kabutarkhana in Mumbai to support pigeon feeding ban; detained Police on Wednesday detained several members of the Marathi Ekikaran Samiti, including its head, as they staged a demonstration at a 'kabutarkhana' in Mumbai's Dadar area in support of the ban on pigeon feeding, officials said. A group of activists of the pro-Marathi outfit gathered around 11 am at the kaburtarkhana (pigeon feeding area) where heavy security was deployed to avoid any untoward incident, they said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Marathi outfit activists gather at kabutarkhana in Mumbai to support pigeon feeding ban; detainedPolice on Wednesday detained several members of the Marathi Ekikaran Samiti, including its head, as they staged a demonstration at a 'kabutarkhana' in Mumbai's Dadar area in support of the ban on pigeon feeding, officials said. A group of activists of the pro-Marathi outfit gathered around 11 am at the kaburtarkhana (pigeon feeding area) where heavy security was deployed to avoid any untoward incident, they said. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Intend to allow feeding of pigeons for 2 hours in morning at Dadar Kabutarkhana, BMC tells HC The city civic body on Wednesday told the Bombay High Court it intends to allow controlled feeding of pigeons for two hours each morning at the Dadar Kabutarkhana subject to conditions. A bench of Justices G S Kulkarni and Arif Doctor, however, stated that before granting any such permission, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has to first issue a public notice inviting objections and then take a decision on allowing controlled feeding of the birds at the popular site in Dadar. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Intend to allow feeding of pigeons for 2 hours in morning at Dadar Kabutarkhana, BMC tells HCThe city civic body on Wednesday told the Bombay High Court it intends to allow controlled feeding of pigeons for two hours each morning at the Dadar Kabutarkhana subject to conditions. A bench of Justices G S Kulkarni and Arif Doctor, however, stated that before granting any such permission, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has to first issue a public notice inviting objections and then take a decision on allowing controlled feeding of the birds at the popular site in Dadar. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis govt creating nonsensical controversies to avoid discussion on important issues, alleges Congress The BJP-led Maharashtra government was creating controversies on "nonsensical" issues such as pigeon-feeding in cities and sale of meat on Independence Day to divert attention from serious issues, the Congress alleged on Wednesday. The BJP was "daily stoking" caste-based or communal tensions as part of its political strategy, state Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal told reporters. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Fadnavis govt creating nonsensical controversies to avoid discussion on important issues, alleges CongressThe BJP-led Maharashtra government was creating controversies on "nonsensical" issues such as pigeon-feeding in cities and sale of meat on Independence Day to divert attention from serious issues, the Congress alleged on Wednesday. The BJP was "daily stoking" caste-based or communal tensions as part of its political strategy, state Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal told reporters. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Deshmukh detained with other protestors
Police later detained Deshmukh and placed him in a vehicle along with the other protesters, an official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Deshmukh detained with other protestors
Police later detained Deshmukh and placed him in a vehicle along with the other protesters, an official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Deshmukh questions inaction against Aug 6 kabutarkhana protest
While police were detaining Marathi Ekikaran Samiti supporters, Deshmukh questioned why no action was taken against the alleged Jain community members who protested at the kabutarkhana on August 6
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Deshmukh questions inaction against Aug 6 kabutarkhana protest
While police were detaining Marathi Ekikaran Samiti supporters, Deshmukh questioned why no action was taken against the alleged Jain community members who protested at the kabutarkhana on August 6
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Govardhan Deshmukh detained, demands action on Aug 6 protest
Marathi Ekikaran Samiti president Govardhan Deshmukh was detained by police. Amid the large crowd, he urged authorities to act against the August 6 kabutarkhana protesters.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Govardhan Deshmukh detained, demands action on Aug 6 protest
Marathi Ekikaran Samiti president Govardhan Deshmukh was detained by police. Amid the large crowd, he urged authorities to act against the August 6 kabutarkhana protesters.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Several members detained after protest held
As members of the organisation held the demonstration, several of them were detained and placed in a police vehicle, an official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Several members detained after protest held
As members of the organisation held the demonstration, several of them were detained and placed in a police vehicle, an official said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: It's about public health, not pigeons or activists, says Chetan Kamble
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"Protestors are saying they have nothing against pigeons. The issue is about public health. They have nothing against animal rights activists, but the issue is about methods resorted by activists," said Chetan Kamble, &nbsp;Founder of Chakachak Dadar, one of the participants and co-organiser of the protest.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: It's about public health, not pigeons or activists, says Chetan Kamble

"Protestors are saying they have nothing against pigeons. The issue is about public health. They have nothing against animal rights activists, but the issue is about methods resorted by activists," said Chetan Kamble, &nbsp;Founder of Chakachak Dadar, one of the participants and co-organiser of the protest.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dadar kabutarkhana protest: 25&ndash;30 detained by Mumbai police
On Wednesday morning, over 100 protestors gathered at Dadar Kabutarkhana, urging strict enforcement of the BMC's pigeon-feeding ban. The Marathi Ekikaran Samiti led the protest, joined by Dadar residents and civic activists. Mumbai police detained 25&ndash;30 participants during the demonstration.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dadar kabutarkhana protest: 25&ndash;30 detained by Mumbai police
On Wednesday morning, over 100 protestors gathered at Dadar Kabutarkhana, urging strict enforcement of the BMC's pigeon-feeding ban. The Marathi Ekikaran Samiti led the protest, joined by Dadar residents and civic activists. Mumbai police detained 25&ndash;30 participants during the demonstration.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Evidence tampering case against parents, doctors in Porsche crash still underway
The trial of the minor prime accused in the Pune Porsche crash continues before the Juvenile Justice Board. Following the accident, the Pune crime branch registered a case against the boy&rsquo;s parents, doctors from Sassoon Hospital, and two others. They are accused of conspiring to tamper with evidence by manipulating the blood sample.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Evidence tampering case against parents, doctors in Porsche crash still underway
The trial of the minor prime accused in the Pune Porsche crash continues before the Juvenile Justice Board. Following the accident, the Pune crime branch registered a case against the boy&rsquo;s parents, doctors from Sassoon Hospital, and two others. They are accused of conspiring to tamper with evidence by manipulating the blood sample.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: SC grants interim bail to mother of teen accused in Porsche crash case
On April 22 this year, the Supreme Court granted interim bail to the mother of the teenage prime accused in the Pune Porsche case. She had been arrested for allegedly tampering with evidence by replacing her son&rsquo;s blood sample to protect him from legal action. Meanwhile, the boy&rsquo;s father and the doctors involved remain in jail.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: SC grants interim bail to mother of teen accused in Porsche crash case
On April 22 this year, the Supreme Court granted interim bail to the mother of the teenage prime accused in the Pune Porsche case. She had been arrested for allegedly tampering with evidence by replacing her son&rsquo;s blood sample to protect him from legal action. Meanwhile, the boy&rsquo;s father and the doctors involved remain in jail.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: May 19 Porsche crash in Pune claims two lives, sparks bail controversy
In the early hours of May 19, 2024, a luxury car driven by a 17-year-old collided with a motorcycle near Kalyani Nagar in Pune, killing two young individuals, Ashwini Koshta and Aneesh Awadhia, both from Madhya Pradesh. The juvenile driver was arrested but later granted bail by the Juvenile Justice Board, a decision that sparked widespread controversy.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: May 19 Porsche crash in Pune claims two lives, sparks bail controversy
In the early hours of May 19, 2024, a luxury car driven by a 17-year-old collided with a motorcycle near Kalyani Nagar in Pune, killing two young individuals, Ashwini Koshta and Aneesh Awadhia, both from Madhya Pradesh. The juvenile driver was arrested but later granted bail by the Juvenile Justice Board, a decision that sparked widespread controversy.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Underage drinking claim adds to outrage in Porsche crash case
The minor driver was allegedly served alcohol at a restaurant and bar despite being underage. The incident sparked widespread outrage and controversy over the alleged leniency shown to the accused and the influence of apolitical connections.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Underage drinking claim adds to outrage in Porsche crash case
The minor driver was allegedly served alcohol at a restaurant and bar despite being underage. The incident sparked widespread outrage and controversy over the alleged leniency shown to the accused and the influence of apolitical connections.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: JJB rejects police plea, says offence not classified as &lsquo;heinous crime&rsquo;
Last month, the JJB turned down the police's application, ruling that the offence did not fall under the category of a "heinous crime".

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: JJB rejects police plea, says offence not classified as &lsquo;heinous crime&rsquo;
Last month, the JJB turned down the police's application, ruling that the offence did not fall under the category of a "heinous crime".

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Pune Police move sessions court after nod from district collector
An officer from Pune Police confirmed that after securing the necessary approval from the district collector, the police approached the sessions court to contest the JJB order.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Pune Police move sessions court after nod from district collector
An officer from Pune Police confirmed that after securing the necessary approval from the district collector, the police approached the sessions court to contest the JJB order.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Prosecution calls JJB decision flawed, moves sessions court
Special Public Prosecutor Shishir Hiray, representing the state in the case, said the prosecution argued before the court that the JJB's decision was flawed. "We have filed the application in the sessions court on August 7. Once it is listed, a hearing date will be fixed," he added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Prosecution calls JJB decision flawed, moves sessions court
Special Public Prosecutor Shishir Hiray, representing the state in the case, said the prosecution argued before the court that the JJB's decision was flawed. "We have filed the application in the sessions court on August 7. Once it is listed, a hearing date will be fixed," he added.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai produces around 100 kg of waste daily
Mumbai has 2,609 bulk waste generator establishments that produce over 100 kg of waste daily, operating over 5,000 sq m premises. 784 such establishments process their waste on site, 727 give it to third parties, and 1,098 hand it over to the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-swastik-chambers-gets-relief-from-waterlogging-after-bmc-action-thanks-to-mid-day-report-23582612" rel="nofollow">BMC</a>, as per the BMC data.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai produces around 100 kg of waste daily
Mumbai has 2,609 bulk waste generator establishments that produce over 100 kg of waste daily, operating over 5,000 sq m premises. 784 such establishments process their waste on site, 727 give it to third parties, and 1,098 hand it over to the BMC, as per the BMC data.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Civic body says, 'mandatory to process waste on-site'
The civic body specified that it is mandatory for such establishments to either process the waste on-site or hand it over to the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-claims-rs-22-lakh-spent-on-malwani-repairs-but-residents-say-no-work-done-23563042" rel="nofollow">municipal corporation</a>. BMC also stated that the establishments processing waste on their premises will be eligible for property tax rebates.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Civic body says, 'mandatory to process waste on-site'
The civic body specified that it is mandatory for such establishments to either process the waste on-site or hand it over to the municipal corporation. BMC also stated that the establishments processing waste on their premises will be eligible for property tax rebates.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Third-party transportation of wet waste from large establishments banned, says BMC
The transportation of wet waste from bulk waste-generating residential and commercial complexes through third-party agencies has been banned, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-after-hc-refuses-stay-activists-urge-bmc-to-allow-fixed-pigeon-feeding-time-slots-23589226" rel="nofollow">BMC</a>) said on Tuesday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Third-party transportation of wet waste from large establishments banned, says BMC
The transportation of wet waste from bulk waste-generating residential and commercial complexes through third-party agencies has been banned, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said on Tuesday.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: After 45 days in NICU, Baby More&rsquo;s battle ends in victory
The<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mid-day-impact-community-responds-swiftly-to-save-baby-after-mid-day-report-23584713" target="_blank" rel="none noopener"> Juhu</a>-based More family&rsquo;s baby boy, who was in dire need of intensive care since birth, has finally been discharged from the hospital and is now safely back home. The long-awaited moment was filled with tears of joy, relief, and gratitude as the family, who had been living in and out of hospital corridors for over six weeks, finally welcomed their little one into the warmth of their home.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: After 45 days in NICU, Baby More&rsquo;s battle ends in victory
The Juhu-based More family&rsquo;s baby boy, who was in dire need of intensive care since birth, has finally been discharged from the hospital and is now safely back home. The long-awaited moment was filled with tears of joy, relief, and gratitude as the family, who had been living in and out of hospital corridors for over six weeks, finally welcomed their little one into the warmth of their home.

Mumbai: Aarey Milk Colony land grab right under CEO office&rsquo;s nose?
Even as cattle farm owners and other residents struggle for months or sometimes years to secure basic permissions to repair their dilapidated structures, an unchecked surge of illegal hutments is reshaping parts of Aarey Milk Colony&rsquo;s tribal hamlets. Backed, locals allege, by a well-connected slum mafia, these constructions rise swiftly and brazenly. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-aarey-milk-colony-land-grab-right-under-ceo-offices-nose-23589229">Read more.</a>

Mumbai: Aarey Milk Colony land grab right under CEO office&rsquo;s nose?
Even as cattle farm owners and other residents struggle for months or sometimes years to secure basic permissions to repair their dilapidated structures, an unchecked surge of illegal hutments is reshaping parts of Aarey Milk Colony&rsquo;s tribal hamlets. Backed, locals allege, by a well-connected slum mafia, these constructions rise swiftly and brazenly. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra: Woman wears beard to rob sister&rsquo;s house in Vasai
A Gujarat woman, set to get engaged the next day, was arrested for stealing jewellery worth Rs 50 lakh from her sister&rsquo;s Vasai home. Police say she was inspired by a meme reel and disguised herself as a man with a fake beard after losing Rs 30 lakh in share trading and targeted the house while her sister was away. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-woman-wears-beard-to-rob-sisters-house-in-vasai-23589223">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra: Woman wears beard to rob sister&rsquo;s house in Vasai
A Gujarat woman, set to get engaged the next day, was arrested for stealing jewellery worth Rs 50 lakh from her sister&rsquo;s Vasai home. Police say she was inspired by a meme reel and disguised herself as a man with a fake beard after losing Rs 30 lakh in share trading and targeted the house while her sister was away. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: After 45 days in NICU, Baby More&rsquo;s battle ends in victory
The Juhu-based More family&rsquo;s baby boy, who was in dire need of intensive care since birth, has finally been discharged from the hospital and is now safely back home. The long-awaited moment was filled with tears of joy, relief, and gratitude as the family, who had been living in and out of hospital corridors for over six weeks, finally welcomed their little one into the warmth of their home. Though the infant&rsquo;s recovery marks the end of an intense medical chapter, it is also the beginning of a carefully planned year-long journey of post-hospital care. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-after-45-days-in-nicu-baby-mores-battle-ends-in-victory-23589234">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: After 45 days in NICU, Baby More&rsquo;s battle ends in victory
The Juhu-based More family&rsquo;s baby boy, who was in dire need of intensive care since birth, has finally been discharged from the hospital and is now safely back home. The long-awaited moment was filled with tears of joy, relief, and gratitude as the family, who had been living in and out of hospital corridors for over six weeks, finally welcomed their little one into the warmth of their home. Though the infant&rsquo;s recovery marks the end of an intense medical chapter, it is also the beginning of a carefully planned year-long journey of post-hospital care. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Western Railway charts 3-year plan to boost services
The Western Railway has drawn up an ambitious three-year roadmap to progressively boost suburban train services, presenting the plan to Railway Board Chairman Satish Kumar during his weekend visit to Mumbai. The blueprint hinges on completing new rail corridors under construction between Khar Road and Dahanu to permanently separate suburban traffic from mail and express trains. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-western-railway-charts-3-year-plan-to-boost-services-23589228">Read more.</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai: Western Railway charts 3-year plan to boost services
The Western Railway has drawn up an ambitious three-year roadmap to progressively boost suburban train services, presenting the plan to Railway Board Chairman Satish Kumar during his weekend visit to Mumbai. The blueprint hinges on completing new rail corridors under construction between Khar Road and Dahanu to permanently separate suburban traffic from mail and express trains. Read more.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Third-party transportation of wet waste from large establishments banned, says BMC
The transportation of wet waste from bulk waste-generating residential and commercial complexes through third-party agencies has been banned, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said on Tuesday. The civic body specified that it is mandatory for such establishments to either process the waste on-site or hand it over to the municipal corporation. BMC stated that the establishments processing waste on their premises will be eligible for property tax rebates.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Third-party transportation of wet waste from large establishments banned, says BMC
The transportation of wet waste from bulk waste-generating residential and commercial complexes through third-party agencies has been banned, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said on Tuesday. The civic body specified that it is mandatory for such establishments to either process the waste on-site or hand it over to the municipal corporation. BMC stated that the establishments processing waste on their premises will be eligible for property tax rebates.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday advocated finding the middle ground to resolve the row over feeding of pigeons at public places, taking into account health concerns and religious sentiments of people. We are closing the LIVE blog now

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The CM suggested creating designated pigeon feeding places where there are no human settlements. We are closing the LIVE blog now


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