As Elphinstone residents face relocation, official says they are being given flats worth nearly three times their surrendered shops; but families fear losing livelihoods even if property values rise
24 February,2026 07:37 AM IST | Mumbai | Ritika Gondhalekar
Residents from Haaji Noorani said they were promised safe, ready-to-move homes within a 2.5-km radius, but were instead asked to verify addresses themselves, many of which turned out to be unsuitable
10 February,2026 08:01 AM IST | Mumbai | Ritika Gondhalekar
Mumbai has recorded worse AQI levels for three consecutive days compared to peak winter, with PM10 emerging as the major pollutant. While BMC attributes the spike to low wind speed, residents and activists point fingers at ongoing road concreting works across the city.
05 February,2026 11:38 AM IST | Mumbai | Eeshanpriya MS
Families displaced by the Elphinstone Bridge demolition say MMRDA rehabilitation allotments have created fresh hardships. Shop owners allege loss of livelihood, while residents flag distant locations, wrong details and violation of promises made before demolition
05 February,2026 07:57 AM IST | Mumbai | Ritika GondhalekarADVERTISEMENT
