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More than two months after 11-year-old boy was crushed to death in a tree collapse at Chembur, BMC pilot project aims to revive kattas, or basins, around 50 old trees along footpath in Prabhadevi. The move could be replicated across city to prevent avoidable tragedies

Updated 4 days ago

A dilapidated katta or basin around a tree on Baburao Parulekar Road in Prabhadevi. Following the Chembur tragedy, a panel of experts recommended installing such structures to avert collapses; (inset) An example of what a restored katta will look like. Pics/By Special Arrangement

Kandivli chartered accountant Herat Salot says his habit of helping people was exploited for nearly nine years, with requests evolving from charity and pilot training to a so-called FBI case, Green Card, medical emergencies, and overseas property, with Rs 16.29cr allegedly siphoned off him

Updated 5 days ago

A dilapidated katta or basin around a tree on Baburao Parulekar Road in Prabhadevi. Following the Chembur tragedy, a panel of experts recommended installing such structures to avert collapses; (inset) An example of what a restored katta will look like. Pics/By Special Arrangement