How one social activist’s social media movement brought water revolution in tribal MaharashtraPramod Gopalrao Gaikwad, a social worker from Nashik, initiated the Social Networking Forum (SNF) in 2010 after witnessing the struggles of...
24 Sep, 2025, 07.30 PM IST
After Sena's 'will go alone in Navi Mumbai polls' warning, BJP minister Naik hits backGanesh Naik asserted that Navi Mumbaikars possess ample common sense, responding to Naresh Mhaske's claim about contesting civic polls inde...
19 May, 2025, 10.20 PM IST
Mumbai, Thane and other areas to receive less water from tomorrow onwards; Here are detailsBeginning December 1, a 10% water cut will be imposed in Mumbai city and suburbs due to repair work on the malfunctioned pneumatic gate sys...
30 Nov, 2024, 09.38 PM IST
BMC announces 5-10 per cent water cut across Mumbai on October 17-18The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has announced a 5-10 per cent water cut across Mumbai from October 17 to October 18. This is due to ...
16 Oct, 2024, 09.50 PM IST
Mumbai to face 5% water cut from May 30, 10% from June 5 amid dwindling reservoir levelsMumbai faces critical water shortage with 10% usable water in reservoirs. BMC announces 5% water cut from May 30, escalating to 10% from Ju...
25 May, 2024, 02.33 PM IST
From Bisleri to Bilseri: How water became an FMCG product in IndiaHow did water, which used to be associated with taps and hand pumps in urban India, and wells and rivers and ponds in rural areas, become a...
22 Mar, 2023, 04.16 PM IST
The unique story behind iconic bottled water brand BisleriBisleri, the iconic bottled-water brand which has been in the news lately, has Italian roots and, in the beginning, was intended to be sold...
29 Nov, 2022, 05.00 PM IST
ET 500: The builders of a new IndiaGovt’s infra push to revive the economy has heightened investor interest in cos in the segment.
04 Dec, 2017, 06.36 PM IST
Government prioritising projects in farmer suicide regions: Girish MahajanHe also said that the state owes around Rs 4,800 crore towards land acquired from farmers for various irrigation projects in the state.
13 Jan, 2017, 12.53 PM IST
Radha Mohan Singh attacks Congress on agriculture distress, says 'Vidarbha not Italy'Launching a frontal attack on Congress, he told farmers that taxes they are paying to government are now "exclusively" used for their welfa...
18 Apr, 2016, 06.53 PM IST
Water woes: Villagers construct weirs to overcome scarcityThe aim is to construct 1,500 such weirs in Thane district, Patil said, adding, the programme is the brain child of Thane Zilla Parishad CE...
29 Nov, 2015, 02.13 PM IST
Mhada identifies fresh land parcels in MMR for affordable housingThe Maharashtra government has already entered into an agreement with the defence ministry that will allow land under its control in Mumbai...
16 Nov, 2015, 12.13 PM IST
MHADA earmarks 1,100 acres for affordable housingThe land parcels are in Thane, Raigad and newly formed district Palghar, which includes Vasai & Virar. Mumbai Metropolitan Region includes ...
16 Nov, 2015, 08.39 AM IST
Maharashtra: Government approves setting up of new transmission systemsMaharashtra Cabinet today approved strengthening and setting up of transmission systems in the state for renewable energy.
30 Sep, 2015, 08.15 PM IST
- CREDAI hails infra status move for affordable housing
CREDAI has over 10,000 members and associations in 20 cities across the country.
05 Feb, 2013, 01.30 PM IST
- Load shedding haunts Mumbai again
At present, the power demand in the state is 13,200 MW while the available power is only 10,500-11,000 MW.
11 Oct, 2007, 12.38 AM IST
- City tests the waters
Incessant rains are driving up vegetable prices in the city. The state government has sounded state wide alert following the forecast of he...
06 Jul, 2006, 12.22 AM IST