Do you know what the stars hold for you in terms of love life, career, business and personal wellness today? Well, read on to know your astrological predictions as per your zodiac sign for December 27. Aries March 21 – April 20Stay away from trouble makers/arguments. Keep communication positive and to the point.Cosmic tip: Put thoughts into perspective first before doing something about them (or not doing anything about them). Taurus April 21 – May 20Maintain a regular exercise routine. Change priorities in this next karmic cycle. Make investments after consulting an expert. Cosmic tip: Be grateful for the wonderful changes in life and circumstances. GeminiMay 21 – June 21Added responsibility at work is no problem since you love the kind of work you do, but do learn a de-stressing method too.Cosmic tip: Make new friends but retain focus on work too. Cancer June 22 – July 23Students are happy with information recall (studying was worth it). Avoid chutneys, gravies, raw food if eating out. Cosmic tip: Believe you have the willpower to slowly curtail a habit that annoys even you. Leo July 24 - Aug 23This karmic cycle is excellent for attending parties/making new friends.Cosmic tip: Deal with unavoidable stress in a manner that works best for you, not comparing it with how others deal with it. Virgo Aug 24 – Sept 23A turning point in life is welcome as you learn to let go of the past. Health is good.Cosmic tip: Receiving karmic justice feels so good (the truth is revealed and wrongdoers too). Libra Sept 24 – Oct 22Humourously refuse to enter into an argument that does no good to you or the other person involved. Be wise.Cosmic tip: Don’t over exercise. Keep within limits according to age and general health. Scorpio Oct 23 – Nov 22Some may need to consult a lawyer. Stay away from a judgemental attitude since true facts are something else. Cosmic tip: Karmic situations need careful handling to break the repetitive pattern. Sagittarius Nov 23 – Dec 22Retain focus to take life onto a smooth karmic path, leaving behind obstacles. Cosmic tip: Honestly accept responsibility for thoughts and actions, which sometimes have been without adequate consideration of the issue. Capricorn Dec 23 – Jan 20Objectively evaluate goals/decisions made so far, accepting what worked and what didn’t. Plan new goals accordingly.Cosmic tip: Deal with an emotionally upset friend with tact and kindness. Aquarius Jan 21 – Feb 19Those seeking a bank loan receive good news. Friends come over in the evening.Cosmic tip: Stay away from intense situations. Are you being overreactive and not thinking about the issue in totality?. Pisces Feb 20 – March 20Believe in yourself, trusting instincts that have been so correct till now. Some may decide to buy a vehicle very soon. Cosmic tip: Take care of overall health. Do get enough sleep every night.
27 December,2024 12:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirley BoseThe passing of former Prime Minister (PM) Dr Manmohan Singh, widely recognised for his pioneering role in steering India towards globalisation, privatisation, and economic liberalisation, marks a significant loss to the political, social, and economic fabric of the country, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said on Thursday. "Singh, whose revolutionary decisions laid the foundation for transforming India into an emerging economic superpower, is being remembered for his leadership and vision," he added expressing grief over the former Union Finance Minister's death. Noting Singh's contributions, Pawar noted that his leadership during difficult times, particularly during global recessions, played a pivotal role in stabilising and strengthening the Indian economy. In his condolence message, Pawar praised Singh’s deep understanding of the global economy, his farsighted decision-making, and dedication to the welfare of ordinary citizens. “With his leadership, the Indian economy was brought back on track, and the foundation was laid for the country’s future economic success,” Pawar said. "The strong economy that India enjoys today owes much to Dr Manmohan Singh’s efforts," the state finance minister said. Pawar also commended Singh’s trustworthiness, integrity, and cultured leadership, acknowledging that the nation has lost a leader who will be remembered for his successful tenure as Finance Minister and PM. "He was a courageous Prime Minister and a leader who earned the trust of the people. The country has lost a son," said Pawar. "Singh’s passing leaves behind a legacy of transformative policies that reshaped India’s economic landscape, and he will be remembered as a key architect of the country’s growth and prosperity," he said. Earlier, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis also condoled the death of the former prime minister Singh saying the country has lost a great scholar, statesman and economist. "With the demise of former PM Manmohan Singh, we have lost a great scholar, economist and statesman. His contributions to Indian economic reforms, serving the nation as PM for ten years, will be remembered forever," he said on X. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray said he was deeply saddened."My brief meeting with him, at his residence, made an everlasting impression on me, of how PMs can be truly humble, graceful and dignified, despite the very many achievements marked out against their name and tenure," Thackeray said. "For someone like me, born in the 90s, the opening up of India to the world and vice versa, was like growing up in a decade where each day was new, and the world was brought closer to home, thanks to him," said Aaditya. (With PTI inputs)
27 December,2024 12:06 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFormer Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away on Thursday night at the age of 92, leaving the nation in mourning. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, confirmed the news, marking the end of an era in Indian politics. Dr. Manmohan Singh was not just a policymaker but a symbol of wisdom, integrity and progressive leadership. As India bids farewell to this quiet crusader and transformative leader, his contribution to shaping contemporary India cannot be overstated. As news of his demise reverberates across the nation, many leaders took to social media to pay their tributes to Singh. President Droupadi Murmu paid heartfelt condolences and said, "Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh Ji was one of those rare politicians who also straddled the worlds of academia and administration with equal ease. In his various roles in public offices, he made critical contributions to reforming Indian economy." Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh Ji was one of those rare politicians who also straddled the worlds of academia and administration with equal ease. In his various roles in public offices, he made critical contributions to reforming Indian economy. He will always be… — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) December 26, 2024 Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X (formerly Twitter), and wrote, "India mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders, Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. Rising from humble origins, he rose to become a respected economist. He served in various government positions as well, including as Finance Minister, leaving a strong imprint on our economic policy over the years. His interventions in Parliament were also insightful. As our Prime Minister, he made extensive efforts to improve people’s lives." India mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders, Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. Rising from humble origins, he rose to become a respected economist. He served in various government positions as well, including as Finance Minister, leaving a strong imprint on our economic… pic.twitter.com/clW00Yv6oP — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 26, 2024 Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi said, "Manmohan Singh Ji led India with immense wisdom and integrity. His humility and deep understanding of economics inspired the nation. My heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Kaur and the family. I have lost a mentor and guide. Millions of us who admired him will remember him with the utmost pride." Manmohan Singh Ji led India with immense wisdom and integrity. His humility and deep understanding of economics inspired the nation.My heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Kaur and the family.I have lost a mentor and guide. Millions of us who admired him will remember him with the… pic.twitter.com/bYT5o1ZN2R — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 26, 2024 Chairman of Mahindra group, Anand Mahindra wrote, "Farewell Dr. Manmohan Singh. You loved this nation. And your service to it will long be remembered. Om Shanti." Farewell Dr. Manmohan Singh. You loved this nation.And your service to it will long be remembered.Om Shanti 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/k3dY5suMYE — anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) December 26, 2024 The former PM was one of the architects of modern India who believed in India's potential as a thriving democracy and a robust economy. The void left behind feels immense and his legacy will continue to inspire generations.
26 December,2024 11:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentOn Thursday, state Cultural Affairs Minister Advocate Ashish Shelar instructed his department to introduce a single-window clearance scheme to streamline the process for issuing film shooting permits across Maharashtra. The initiative is designed to provide a significant boost to the state’s film industry, positioning Maharashtra as a hub for production houses, generating substantial employment opportunities, and ensuring a smoother, more efficient process for producers. Shelar emphasised that the Cultural Affairs Department plays a vital role in employment generation and raising awareness of societal issues. He urged senior officials to implement necessary schemes effectively to enhance the department’s contribution to the state’s cultural landscape. He held a meeting at Sahyadri Guest House on Thursday, which was attended by several key figures, including Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister and Cultural Affairs Ministry, Vikas Kharge; Swati Mhase Patil, Managing Director of Maharashtra Film, Theatre and Cultural Development Corporation; Dr Dhananjay Savalkar, Joint Managing Director; Deputy Secretaries Nanda Raut, and Mahesh Vavhal; Under-Secretaries Balasaheb Sawant and Parasram Bahure; Dr Dilip Balsekar, Director of the Cultural Affairs Department; Minal Joglekar, Director of PL Academy; Santosh Khamkar, Secretary of Rangbhumi Prayog Parinirikshan Mandal; Sachin Nimbalkar, Joint Director of Rajya Sahitya Akademi; Sujit Kumar Ugale, Director of the Directorate of Archives, and other senior officials. During the meeting, the attendees discussed plans, activities, and projects to be carried out in the coming months, including the implementation of the single-window clearance scheme for film permits across Maharashtra. Also on the agenda were the redevelopment of the PL Deshpande Maharashtra Kala Academy, the inauguration of the Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar special publication ceremony, and the Maharashtra Bhushan Award ceremony. An action plan for the next 100 days was formulated to ensure the effective delivery of these initiatives. Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde meets PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, after starting his "new innings" as the Deputy Chief Minister (CM) of Maharashtra. Shinde, who led the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti coalition to victory in the recent assembly elections, was accompanied by his son, three-term Lok Sabha member Shrikant Shinde, and daughter-in-law, Vrushali. In addition to meeting Modi, the Shindes also called on Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP President JP Nadda, news agency PTI reported. "I met the country's strong leader and Home Minister Amit Shah and discussed the roadmap for the MahaYuti government in Maharashtra," the Deputy CM said in a post on X. After the meeting, Shinde spoke to reporters in the national capital and said that he assured the prime minister to work wholeheartedly to realise his dream of making India a five trillion dollar economy. "It's a new match and a new innings. We will work towards the overall development of Maharashtra and the nation," Shinde added. (With PTI inputs)
26 December,2024 09:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe ongoing road development works by the Road Department in Borivali division should be completed on priority and at a fast pace before the monsoon, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said in an official statement on Thursday. BMC Commissioner and Administrator Bhushan Gagrani has given clear instructions that the first phase of the proposed work in the Borivali railway station area should be completed before the rainy season. Gagrani has also directed that more emphasis should be given on maintaining the quality of development works and officers-engineers should visit the work site and inspect it, BMC said. The commissioner conducted on-site inspection of various ongoing and completed development works under R Central Zone at Borivali on Thursday. Gagrani visited key sites, including Borivali railway station and areas prone to waterlogging, to assess the progress of the road development and drainage works. He instructed the Road Department to expedite the first phase of the road development projects, including the RDP-10 road in Borivali West, ensuring citizens face no further delays. In response to recurring complaints of heavy waterlogging in the Western Railway area of Borivali East, the commissioner reviewed proposals by the Rain Water Drainage Department and called for the swift completion of the first phase of these projects before the rainy season to mitigate flooding risks. As part of his inspection, Gagrani also evaluated completed projects, such as the road widening and park development works following the eviction of Mahatma Phule slum in front of Pangat Hotel, Gorai Jetty Road, which was completed by R Central Division. He commended the beautification efforts at Abdul Kalam Park, highlighting the newly developed athletic track and other enhancements as exemplary initiatives. The Municipal Commissioner visited Lalji Trikamji Mumbai Public School and interacted with the students. Earlier, he had visited the Citizen Facilitation Centre and interacted with the citizens there. He also expressed satisfaction over the functioning of the civic amenities centre. Deputy Commissioner (Circle 7) Dr. Bhagyashree Kapse, Assistant Commissioner (R Central Zone) Sandhya Nandedkar, and other civic officials accompanied Mr. Gagrani during the site inspections and a subsequent review meeting, the civic body stated.
26 December,2024 08:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAs the city reeled under air pollution on Thursday, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), through the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Department, has undertaken certain steps efforts to mitigate the issue and suppress dust as part of an ongoing initiative to improve air quality. As part of this drive, BMC has developed a special Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to tackle Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste, control dust levels, and enhance the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Mumbai. The Mumbai civic body has taken the following steps till 6 pm on Thursday to mitigate the problem of air pollution: - It has cleaned and washed 128 roads, covering 263 kilometres.- A total of 92 machines, including water tankers, firex units, and misting machines, have been deployed- According to BMC, 96 vehicles have been deployed to collect dust and transport C&D waste. These include 46 JCBs and dumpers, 16 mechanical sweepers, 13 e-sweepers, and 21 litter picker machines. - A total of 197 tonnes of C&D waste and debris were collected and transported to processing facilities.- The Mumbai civic body has also deployed 365 cleanup marshals for the entire day across the city.- They have collected Rs 97,100 as fines from those violating the rules. "These efforts reflect BMC's commitment to improving air quality, reducing pollution, and maintaining cleaner, healthier urban spaces for Mumbai’s residents," the civic body said in a press release. A thick layer of smog and haze covered Mumbai's skyline throughout Thursday. In its latest updates, the Central Pollution Control Board’s SAMEER app reported that the city’s air quality remained in the 'moderate' category, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 166 at 7 pm. As per the SAMEER app dashboard, many areas across Mumbai showed 'moderate' AQI. Bandra Kurla Complex recorded 'moderate' air quality with an AQI of 155. Colaba, Chembur and Ghatkopar recorded 'moderate' air quality with an AQI of 107, 124 and 136, respectively. Borivali, Kandivali and Malad recorded 'poor' air quality, with an AQI of 275, 219 and 260, respectively. According to data from the SAMEER app, Navi Mumbai recorded air quality in the 'moderate' category with an AQI of 128, while Thane registered a 'moderate' AQI of 140.
26 December,2024 07:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA thick layer of smog and haze covered Mumbai's skyline throughout Thursday. In its latest updates, the Central Pollution Control Board’s SAMEER app reported that the city’s air quality remained in the 'moderate' category, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 166 at 7 pm. As per the SAMEER app dashboard, many areas across Mumbai showed 'moderate' AQI. Bandra Kurla Complex recorded 'moderate' air quality with an AQI of 155. Colaba, Chembur and Ghatkopar recorded 'moderate' air quality with an AQI of 107, 124 and 136, respectively. Borivali, Kandivali and Malad recorded 'poor' air quality, with an AQI of 275, 219 and 260, respectively. According to data from the SAMEER app, Navi Mumbai recorded air quality in the 'moderate' category with an AQI of 128, while Thane registered a 'moderate' AQI of 140. The air quality index from 0 to 100 is considered 'good', 100 to 200 'moderate', 200 to 300 'poor', 300 to 400 'very poor' and from 400 to 500 or above 'severe'. Meanwhile, as air pollution levels continue to rise in Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has revised guidelines issued last year for construction sites. The civic body will also form squads at the ward level to visit construction sites and act if guidelines are flouted. Sensor-based air pollution monitoring systems will be installed at all construction project work sites and immediate action to be taken if pollution levels are detected above the limit. Meanwhile, according to the latest Mumbai weather updates from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbai is expected to experience haze with partly cloudy sky for the rest of the day. In the next 48 hours, Mumbai is likely to experience partly cloudy sky. According to the Mumbai weather updates of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbai's Santacruz observatory in suburban Mumbai recorded a maximum temperature of 30 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 19.1 degrees Celsius. The weather department's data showed that the city observatory in Colaba recorded a maximum temperature of 28.5 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 21.5 degrees Celsius.
26 December,2024 07:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWestern Railway on Thursday informed that it will operate eight special suburban trains on New Year's Eve 2024. The details of the trains are given below: Down direction The first New Year’s Eve 2024 Special train will depart Churchgate on January 1 at 1.15 am and arrive at Virar at 2.55 am, followed by another local to Virar from Churchgate. It will leave at 2 am and arrive Virar at 3.40 am. The third train will leave from Churchgate at 2.30 am and arrive Virar at 4.10 am and the last special train will depart at 3.25 am and arrive its destination at 5.05 am. Up direction The first New Year’s Eve 2024 Special train will depart Virar at 12.15 am and arrive Churchgate at 1.52 am on January 1. This will be followed by another train which will depart Virar at 12.45 am and arrive Churchgate at 2.22 am. The third special train will reach Churchgate at 3.17 am after leaving from Virar at 1.40 am. The final train in the up direction will depart from Virar at 3.05 am and arrive at Churchgate at 4.41 am. All these special trains will halt at all stations. Passengers are requested to note the same, avail these services and travel safely, the Western Railway said. Mumbai local train update: CR announces special suburban services To ensure smooth travel for passengers celebrating New Year’s Eve, the Central Railway (CR) on Thursday announced the operation of four special suburban train services during the midnight hours of December 31, 2024, and January 1, 2025. These services will run on both the Main Line and Harbour Line, catering to the anticipated rush of late-night commuters, said CR in an official statement. Main Line Departure from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT): 01:30 am, arriving at Kalyan at 3 am. Departure from Kalyan: 1.30 am, arriving at CSMT at 3 am. Harbour Line Departure from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT): 01:30 am, arriving at Panvel at 2.50 am. Departure from Panvel: 01.30 am, arriving at CSMT at 2.50 am. All these special services will halt at all stations en route to ensure maximum convenience for passengers, CR said.
26 December,2024 06:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTo ensure smooth travel for passengers celebrating New Year’s Eve, the Central Railway (CR) on Thursday announced the operation of four special suburban train services during the midnight hours of December 31, 2024, and January 1, 2025. These services will run on both the Main Line and Harbour Line, catering to the anticipated rush of late-night commuters, said CR in an official statement. Main Line Departure from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT): 01:30 am, arriving at Kalyan at 3 am. Departure from Kalyan: 1.30 am, arriving at CSMT at 3 am. Harbour Line Departure from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT): 01:30 am, arriving at Panvel at 2.50 am. Departure from Panvel: 01.30 am, arriving at CSMT at 2.50 am. All these special services will halt at all stations en route to ensure maximum convenience for passengers, CR said. WR to operate special trains Western Railway on Thursday informed that it will operate eight special suburban trains on New Year's Eve 2024. The details of the trains are given below: Down direction The first New Year’s Eve 2024 Special train will depart Churchgate on January 1 at 1.15 am and arrive at Virar at 2.55 am, followed by another local to Virar from Churchgate. It will leave at 2 am and arrive Virar at 3.40 am. The third train will leave from Churchgate at 2.30 am and arrive Virar at 4.10 am and the last special train will depart at 3.25 am and arrive its destination at 5.05 am. Up direction The first New Year’s Eve 2024 Special train will depart Virar at 12.15 am and arrive Churchgate at 1.52 am on January 1. This will be followed by another train which will depart Virar at 12.45 am and arrive Churchgate at 2.22 am. The third special train will reach Churchgate at 3.17 am after leaving from Virar at 1.40 am. The final train in the up direction will depart from Virar at 3.05 am and arrive at Churchgate at 4.41 am. All these special trains will halt at all stations. Passengers are requested to note the same, avail these services and travel safely, the Western Railway said.
26 December,2024 06:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe family of a 38-year-old man who died by suicide on Sunday were further traumatised by the negligence of Kandivali’s civic-run Shatabdi hospital, which left the man’s body to be gnawed on by rats. Deceased Sachin Madan Kakre’s family raised the issue with the civic hospital earlier this week and demanded better services. The hospital has claimed that the body was kept in a room adjacent to the mortuary. According to sources in the police, Sachin was a daily wage labourer residing in Anthony Chawl near the Shankar temple in Ketkipada, Dahisar East. On Sunday, he was alone inside his hut. His wife was in Virar at her parents’ home with their two children — aged eight and five years. Sachin’s brother, Mahendra and mother Tulsa, lived in a hut right behind the house. Around 10.30 pm, when Tulsa went to meet Sachin, she found him hanging from a bamboo from the hut’s roof. “My mother screamed and we ran to his house. With the help of neighbours, we brought his body down and rushed him to Kandivali's civic-run Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Municipal General Hospital (popularly known as Shatabdi Hospital). The doctors checked and declared him dead around 11.30 pm,” Mahendra said. The hospital informed the Dahisar police, which arrived to conduct the panchanama. “After the police conducted the panchanama, we gave the body to the hospital and left by around 4 am. The post-mortem had to be conducted at Bhagwati Hospital in Borivali later. We returned to the hospital around 10 am on Monday and the police also came to transport the body for post-mortem. When we took the shroud off, we were shocked to see that the nose, forehead, head, and private parts were gnawed by rats in the room where the body was kept,” Mahendra said. The police were as shocked as Sachin’s family upon seeing the condition of his body. Mahendra added, “When we left the body in the wee hours, everything was fine. When we complained to the hospital, the authorities immediately came to the spot and admitted that rats had gnawed the body. The hospital should improve its work culture. Such an incident cannot be repeated.” A senior doctor at Shatabdi hospital, Ajay Gupta, said, “There is a separate room that is meant for keeping bodies. The place where this incident took place is meant for the police to conduct the panchnama of bodies. The room has partitions made of wood. Somehow, rats made their way inside. We have repaired that room.” 11.30 pmApprox time Sachin was declared dead 04.00 amApprox time family, police left hospital 10.00 amApprox time family, police found body bitten by rats
26 December,2024 06:17 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanThe Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) marked Veer Bal Diwas on Thursday with a tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of Sahibzade Baba Zorawar Singh ji and Sahibzade Baba Fateh Singh ji, the young sons of Guru Gobind Singh ji. In its official statement, BMC stated that Deputy Commissioner (Education), Dr Prachi Jambhekar, paid floral tributes to the statues of the Sahibzadas at the Mumbai Mayor’s Hall in the civic body headquarters. Deputy Commissioner Pramod Kumar was also present during the ceremony. The commemoration honored nine-year-old Zorawar Singh ji and six-year-old Fateh Singh ji, who sacrificed their lives for the protection of the country and Dharma, said BMC. The day also coincides with Children’s Day, celebrated to recognise the extraordinary bravery, valor, and selflessness of these young heroes. BMC gives bakeries one year to do away with firewood ovens The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has granted bakeries a one-year deadline to abandon firewood and use either electricity or piped natural gas (PNG). Notices have been issued to 650 Mumbai bakeries currently using wood as fuel. An official from the Mumbai civic body's environment department said, “We have issued notices to 650 bakeries using firewood for their ovens. They have been ordered to convert their ovens to electric or PNG within a year. This timeline accounts for the cost implications and the various permissions required.” The official added, “Burning wood in ovens is a significant contributor to pollution in Mumbai. We have started inspections across all wards, and wherever we find bakeries using firewood, we have served notices.” The BMC team is also consulting experts from the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board on the matter. On August 22, mid-day published a report by the Bombay Environmental Action Group (BEAG) highlighting that over 47.10 per cent of bakeries use firewood. According to the report, BEAG surveyed nearly 200 bakeries out of the 628 registered with the BMC. These bakeries primarily use scrap wood from old furniture and dilapidated buildings because it is cheaper than logwood. Larger bakeries consume 250–300 kg of wood daily, while the average consumption for wood-fired bakeries is around 130 kg per day. To process 20 kg of flour, 4 to 5 kg of wood is typically required. The cost of scrap wood ranges from R4 to 5 per kg, while logwood costs R10 to 12 per kg. BEAG submitted its findings to the BMC in August 2024.
26 December,2024 05:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
