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Mumbai slum policy criticised by HC: Encroachers rewarded, land siphoned

Mumbai slum policy criticised by HC: Encroachers rewarded, land siphoned

Bombay High Court condemns Maharashtra’s slum policy, labelling it ‘strange’ and warning against consequences of rewarding encroachment, as Mumbai grapples with the loss of valuable land from the state’s pool

13 June,2024 06:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Agencies
How Mumbai’s slum champion raps her way out of patriarchy and poverty

Mid-Day Premium How Mumbai’s slum champion raps her way out of patriarchy and poverty

Through her verses, the Govandi-based rapper, Saniya MQ targets the perils of patriarchy, politics, gender inequality and poverty

26 May,2024 09:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi
Piyush Goyal attacks Thackerays for 'anti-development agenda'

Piyush Goyal attacks Thackerays for 'anti-development agenda'

Piyush Goyal on Saturday slammed Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders Uddhav Thackeray and Aaditya Thackeray for their 'anti-development agenda" and for opposing the right of every slum dweller in Mumbai to "a better life"

30 March,2024 10:47 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
BJP hatching plan to remove slums, relocate residents to salt pan lands: Aaditya

BJP hatching plan to remove slums, relocate residents to salt pan lands: Aaditya

Aaditya Thackeray has accused the BJP of hatching a plan to forcibly remove slums from Mumbai and relocate those living in them to salt pan lands

30 March,2024 05:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Naxals building urban network from slums in Mumbai, Pune & other cities: Police

Naxals building urban network from slums in Mumbai, Pune & other cities: Police

Police on Tuesday said that Naxals are trying to expand their urban footprint in Maharashtra by roping in youngsters from poor sections in slums in big cities like Mumbai and Pune for military tasks and setting up safe havens

06 February,2024 06:47 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
From rags to riches: The inspiring journey of this Mumbai slumpreneur

Mid-Day Premium From rags to riches: The inspiring journey of this Mumbai slumpreneur

Pooja Gupta, from Bhandup, is a slumpreneur running a thriving make-up service while pursuing her education. In an exclusive interview with Mid-day, this inspirational Mumbai slum champion shares her journey of turning her passion for makeup into a booming business

23 January,2024 08:12 AM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi
Mumbai: Fire breaks out in suburban Govandi's slum area; no casualties

Mumbai: Fire breaks out in suburban Govandi's slum area; no casualties

A fire erupted in some shops located in a slum area in Govandi suburb of Mumbai on Tuesday afternoon. Nobody was injured in the incident as per the preliminary information and efforts are underway to douse flames

02 January,2024 05:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Reduce SRA house selling timeframe to 5 years, demands Varsha Gaikwad

Reduce SRA house selling timeframe to 5 years, demands Varsha Gaikwad

Mumbai Congress President and Dharavi MLA Varsha Gaikwad, on Friday, urged the state government that the timeframe to sell slum rehabilitation authority (SRA) houses be reduced to five years

15 December,2023 05:49 PM IST | Mumbai | Ronak Mastakar
Keep the slums of Mumbai clean: CM Shinde to civic authorities

Keep the slums of Mumbai clean: CM Shinde to civic authorities

CM Eknath Shinde has initiated a comprehensive campaign to clean and beautify Mumbai's slum areas

02 October,2023 12:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai teen champion is breaking barriers as a rising teen wrestler

Mid-Day Premium Mumbai teen champion is breaking barriers as a rising teen wrestler

Omprakash Pandey is not your average teenager. With several wins up his sleeve, Om is determined to take his technique further. Now associated with G20’s Y20 platform, this Mumbai slum champion is also the medium to empower young sports enthusiasts from Vikhroli Park Site

18 September,2023 04:30 PM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi

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