Environmental activist Stalin D has raised alarm over illegal dumping in the Ulhas river near Badlapur, which is narrowing the river and could lead to severe flooding. He urges immediate government intervention and demolition of illegal riverside structures.
20 May,2025 08:22 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
Conservationists, activists and locals say MHADA’s cleaning process must keep in mind the 100-plus bird species around lake. The clean-up work officially started on May 16 in the presence of MLA Haroon Khan, who issued a no-objection certificate to MHADA for the project.
19 May,2025 11:11 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
Wildlife photographer Mahesh Yadav says Shaheen falcon’s presence signals changing patterns in bird behaviour and habitat use; these birds, also known as raptors or birds of prey, are apex predators and are often accompanied by scavenger species
17 May,2025 08:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
SGNP is located in a highly urbanised and ecologically sensitive region. Only 36.51 per cent of forested area of the SGNP is healthy, claims study based on satellite imagery
15 May,2025 08:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
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Motorists say Phase II opening of the Gokhale Bridge eliminates major bottleneck between Andheri East and West; reduced halts at SV Road junction signal observed during peak hours
14 May,2025 07:58 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
BMC’s overenthusiastic concreting has not accounted for roads levelling with footpaths, effectively eliminating them. mid-day checks out three locations across the city where locals are wondering where their footpaths went
12 May,2025 09:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
The species is named after renowned scientist Dr Varad Giri; the reptile is nocturnal and usually spotted in the Western Ghats and central India
12 May,2025 08:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
Experts warn that continued negligence by Maharashtra’s forest officials and obstruction of elephant corridors could lead to severe human-elephant conflict, mirroring the crisis already seen in Eastern Indian states
11 May,2025 01:22 PM IST | Gadchilori | Ranjeet Jadhav
Environmental activist flags alleged illegal dumping and burning near Gaimukh, close to Ghodbunder Rd; calls for urgent action from forest, civic, and pollution control authorities
10 May,2025 07:53 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
Originally slated to open on May 1, mangrove cell officials cite incomplete installation, finishing work for delay; park is spread across eight hectares
09 May,2025 08:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet JadhavADVERTISEMENT
