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Jain community's demand for slaughter ban may trigger more pleas: HC

Jain community's demand for slaughter ban may trigger more pleas: HC

The Bombay High Court questioned its power to impose a nine-day animal slaughter ban for the Jain 'Paryushan Parv', fearing it could set a precedent for other festivals. A Jain trust is challenging the 2024 orders which allowed a one-day ban as it now seeks a full nine-day prohibition starting August 21

07 July,2025 05:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai rains: Deonar residents slam BMC over unfinished sewage work

Mumbai rains: Deonar residents slam BMC over unfinished sewage work

Locals near Deonar dumping ground allege that incomplete BMC sewage work has left roads perilous, especially during monsoon. Residents demand urgent repairs and restoration of civic accountability. Hundreds of families and daily commuters, especially those on two- and three-wheelers, use this road regularly.

21 June,2025 08:06 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Dharavi redevelopment project: Maharashtra govt approves stamp duty concessions

Dharavi redevelopment project: Maharashtra govt approves stamp duty concessions

The redevelopment- rehabilitation scheme has been declared an 'essential urban and special project' and a policy to offer stamp duty concessions or exemptions for such projects has already been finalised, a statement from the Chief Minister's office said

17 June,2025 08:53 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
‘Ek 16,000 ka phone aur 40 Rupaiya ka green screen’

‘Ek 16,000 ka phone aur 40 Rupaiya ka green screen’

Kavya Karnatac is the woman of the moment. Her hugely popular video reports on Deonar’s dumping ground in April are the ideal example how content and journalism have become enmeshed today

15 June,2025 09:09 AM IST | Mumbai | Arpika Bhosale

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