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Aarey Healthcare Crisis: One Doctor for 100,000 Residents

Aarey Healthcare Crisis: One Doctor for 100,000 Residents

In Aarey Milk Colony, home to 100,000 residents, healthcare facilities are dire, with only one government doctor serving the community. Despite a growing population that includes 27 tribal hamlets and numerous slums, the local hospital remains largely non-operational, lacking essential services and medicines. Residents express urgent need for a fully equipped hospital to handle emergencies, particularly after a recent snake-bite incident highlights the inadequacies of current healthcare provisions.

18 October,2024 12:00 PM IST
Mumbai Metro 3 Phase 1: How is Mumbai’s Aqualine metro service? Take a look

Mumbai Metro 3 Phase 1: How is Mumbai’s Aqualine metro service? Take a look

Bringing a much needed relief to the commuters in Mumbai, Mumbai Metro 3 Phase 1 started its services on October 7. Connecting BKC(Bandra Kurla Complex) to Aarey, this metro service has come as a big relief to the commuters travelling on the western line. Developed at a cost of 32,000 crores, this is Mumbai’s first fully underground metro. In this first phase - around 12 km stretch has been inaugurated between Aarey Colony and BKC. In the subsequent phase - this stretch will be total of around 33 kms between Colaba - Arey and Seepz. This is known to be one of the most challenging projects for the authorities. While this metro project has been a witness to certain hiccups, here’s a peek inside the Mumbai Metro 3 Phase 1 journey. 

16 October,2024 05:52 PM IST
Mumbai Monsoon: Top 5 things to do in Mumbai during Mumbai Rains

Mumbai Monsoon: Top 5 things to do in Mumbai during Mumbai Rains

When it comes to rain, either people love it or hate it. While some people love the season for the chai-pakoda feels, greener surroundings and respite from the summer heat, others despise the rainy season for the mosquitos, infections and flooding it brings with it. But we say, even when it pours, Mumbai roars! In fact, there are certain experiences in and around Mumbai that come to life only during Mumbai rains. So, make the most of the season and check out these top 5 things to do in Mumbai during the Mumbai monsoon.

25 July,2023 07:12 PM IST
Aarey Leopard Attack: Suspect Leopard Trapped Search On For Other Big Cat

Aarey Leopard Attack: Suspect Leopard Trapped Search On For Other Big Cat

One of the two male leopards suspected to be behind the fatal attack on a toddler on Diwali and a few more man-animal conflicts at Aarey Milk Colony has been trapped and authorities have stepped up the efforts to catch the other. The captured leopard has been identified as C-55, while forest officials and volunteers have increased night patrols in the green zone. #Leopard #Animalattack #Aarey

28 October,2022 05:08 PM IST | Mumbai
Mumbai: State Clears Resumption Of Metro-3 Car Shed Work At Aarey

Mumbai: State Clears Resumption Of Metro-3 Car Shed Work At Aarey

The construction of the Metro 3 car depot at Aarey will begin soon, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced on Thursday, confirming that the government has given the official nod to resume the work. Meanwhile, his deputy, Devendra Fadnavis, dismissed former environment minister Aaditya Thackeray’s allegations that Mithi river would flood because of the car shed.

22 July,2022 09:28 PM IST | Mumbai
Activists Hit Back At Fadnavis For 'Will Speak To Genuine Activists' Remark

Activists Hit Back At Fadnavis For 'Will Speak To Genuine Activists' Remark

Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said that the Maharashtra government will discuss the concerns about building the Metro car depot inside Aarey colony only with genuine environmental activists, and not the “sponsored ones” among them. Hitting back at the BJP leader, green activists ask just how was Fadnavis going to decide the genuineness of protesters

05 July,2022 10:51 AM IST | Mumbai
Metro Car Shed: Save Aarey Protests Back in Mumbai

Metro Car Shed: Save Aarey Protests Back in Mumbai

With the new state government deciding to bring back the Metro car shed to Aarey, many Mumbaikars came out onto the streets to protest. The Save Aarey movement is already trending on social media.

04 July,2022 04:34 PM IST | Mumbai
This Is Why Aarey Forest Is Important For Mumbaikars And Leopards

This Is Why Aarey Forest Is Important For Mumbaikars And Leopards

The is the story about how a citizen science project involving people from different walks of life is helping the Maharashtra Forest Department in long-term monitoring of leopard activity in Aarey Forest using camera traps.  The leopard activity data gathered by the team over the years not just helps the Maharashtra forest department during Human-Wildlife Conflict incidents but also showcases the extraordinary story of coexistence in the forests of Mumbai which has one of the highest density of leopards anywhere in the world.

04 July,2022 01:17 PM IST
Navigating The Wild With Ranjeet Jadhav - Episode 1

Navigating The Wild With Ranjeet Jadhav - Episode 1

The story is about how a citizen science project involving people from different walks of life is helping the #MaharashtraForestDepartment in long-term monitoring of #leopard activity in #AareyForest using camera traps.  The leopard activity data gathered by the team over the years not just helps the #Maharashtra forest department during Human-Wildlife Conflict incidents but also showcases the extraordinary story of coexistence in the forests of #Mumbai which has one of the highest density of #leopards anywhere in the world.

16 June,2022 03:22 PM IST | Mumbai
Navigating The Wild- Episode 1 Trailer

Navigating The Wild- Episode 1 Trailer

A citizen science project involving people from different walks of life that is helping the Maharashtra Forest Department in long-term monitoring of leopard activity in Aarey Forest using camera traps. 

15 June,2022 11:04 AM IST | Mumbai

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