Although Mumbaikars are irked and facing several challenges after the closure of Sion and the latest Elphinstone Bridge (now Prabhadevi), the two crucial Road Over Bridges (ROB) in south-central Mumbai, the government continues to defend its decision, calling it developmental projects in the larger public interest.
The demonstrations, held at key transit hubs such as Kurla Bus Depot and the Chembur Law College bus stop, were part of the nationwide ‘Double the Bus’ campaign, which aims to tackle traffic congestion, air pollution, and commuting woes by urging governments to significantly expand and improve public bus services.
Car-free streets are becoming increasingly popular as cities look to promote sustainable transport and improve quality of life.
Car-free streets are becoming increasingly popular as cities look to promote sustainable transport and improve quality of life.
GHMC commissioner R. V. Karnan said that Bathukamma is Telanganas identity and cultural pride and the corporation is committed to ensuring safe celebrations.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Saturday reaffirmed the government`s resolve to address pothole problem in Bengaluru, calling it a priority for the administration. He said that the work is being carried out systematically and urged political opponents not to turn the issue into a controversy.
There are also stone plaques on the bridge and metal plates on the pillars and girders, dating back a century, which trace their manufacturing to the United Kingdom.
On July 11, The Free Press Journal reported that the state information commission (SIC) misreported the data about RTI applications received by Mumbai SRA even after a significant delay in publishing the report. The public information officer (PIO) of SRA’s parent body, state housing department, claimed that it did not receive any data from the slum department.
