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BMC clears footpath encroachments on Bandra’s Hill Road As part of its ‘Pedestrian First’ drive, the BMC’s H-West ward removed illegal structures, stalls, shops and temporary sheds from Hill Road on Friday.

BMC clears footpath encroachments on Bandra’s Hill Road As part of its ‘Pedestrian First’ drive, the BMC’s H-West ward removed illegal structures, stalls, shops and temporary sheds from Hill Road on Friday.

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Demolition action at Manish market, Musafir khana ie Saboo siddique road was taken today. Total 75 temporary stalls, 02 godowns are demolished and immediately crushed in site. Stretch of road:- From JJ Bridge to Rota Printing press, 1.5km. Both side footpaths were occupied and one estate plot of 500sqmt, adjacent to Market gate was occupied.

Demolition action at Manish market, Musafir khana ie Saboo siddique road was taken today. Total 75 temporary stalls, 02 godowns are demolished and immediately crushed in site. Stretch of road:- From JJ Bridge to Rota Printing press, 1.5km. Both side footpaths were occupied and one estate plot of 500sqmt, adjacent to Market gate was occupied.

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Demolition action of the balance stretch of 200metres west side lane of Musafirkhana started today, at 11am by माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC

Demolition action of the balance stretch of 200metres west side lane of Musafirkhana started today, at 11am by माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC

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BMC will launch a three-month special drive from October 1, 2026 to crack down on unauthorised/ illegal constructions in slum areas, with structures measuring 14ft or more in height identified for action. The civic body has identified 39,111 such structures across the city and suburbs. The drive, to continue till December 31, is aimed at removing unauthorised additions and constructions in slum areas. The BMC has appealed to residents to voluntarily remove such structures before civic teams take action. Of the 39,111 structures identified as being 14ft or taller, 3,348 are in Mumbai city, 4,536 in the western suburbs and 31,227 in the eastern suburbs, according to data released by the civic administration on Saturday.

BMC will launch a three-month special drive from October 1, 2026 to crack down on unauthorised/ illegal constructions in slum areas, with structures measuring 14ft or more in height identified for action. The civic body has identified 39,111 such structures across the city and suburbs. The drive, to continue till December 31, is aimed at removing unauthorised additions and constructions in slum areas. The BMC has appealed to residents to voluntarily remove such structures before civic teams take action. Of the 39,111 structures identified as being 14ft or taller, 3,348 are in Mumbai city, 4,536 in the western suburbs and 31,227 in the eastern suburbs, according to data released by the civic administration on Saturday.

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Mumbai: Tensions flared at the Dadar Kabutarkhana on Wednesday morning after several members of the Jain community attempted to forcibly remove a cover placed by the BMC to restrict pigeon feeding at the site. The civic body had installed the cover over the weekend following ongoing concerns about public health hazards caused by indiscriminate pigeon feeding. A heavy police bandobast was deployed at the location as dozens of community members, visibly agitated, gathered to protest the move. Several individuals were seen pushing against bamboos errected and trying to lift the plastic sheets and netting covering the central feeding zone. Video by sanjay hadkar

Mumbai: Tensions flared at the Dadar Kabutarkhana on Wednesday morning after several members of the Jain community attempted to forcibly remove a cover placed by the BMC to restrict pigeon feeding at the site. The civic body had installed the cover over the weekend following ongoing concerns about public health hazards caused by indiscriminate pigeon feeding. A heavy police bandobast was deployed at the location as dozens of community members, visibly agitated, gathered to protest the move. Several individuals were seen pushing against bamboos errected and trying to lift the plastic sheets and netting covering the central feeding zone. Video by sanjay hadkar

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A milk tanker overturned on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad national highway near Tawa in Palghar district in Maharashtra on Monday, triggering chaotic scenes as locals rushed to the spot to collect the leaking milk. Nobody was injured in the incident.

A milk tanker overturned on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad national highway near Tawa in Palghar district in Maharashtra on Monday, triggering chaotic scenes as locals rushed to the spot to collect the leaking milk. Nobody was injured in the incident.

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FDA has suspended the FSSAI licence of popular eatery Kyani & Co. in Kalbadevi with immediate effect after an inspection on September 27 found several serious hygiene and food safety violations. Inspectors found cats, rat droppings, live flies and dead cockroaches in the food preparation and storage areas. A large amount of blood had accumulated inside a refrigerator, while an open sewage manhole was found in the processing area. Officials also found food stored directly on the floor, raw dough covered with printed newspaper, staff not following required hygiene practices or using personal protective equipment, and improper segregation of raw and ready-to-eat food. In view of the deficiencies and the potential risk to consumers, the establishment’s FSSAI licence (No. 11517001000318) has been suspended under Section 32(3) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

FDA has suspended the FSSAI licence of popular eatery Kyani & Co. in Kalbadevi with immediate effect after an inspection on September 27 found several serious hygiene and food safety violations. Inspectors found cats, rat droppings, live flies and dead cockroaches in the food preparation and storage areas. A large amount of blood had accumulated inside a refrigerator, while an open sewage manhole was found in the processing area. Officials also found food stored directly on the floor, raw dough covered with printed newspaper, staff not following required hygiene practices or using personal protective equipment, and improper segregation of raw and ready-to-eat food. In view of the deficiencies and the potential risk to consumers, the establishment’s FSSAI licence (No. 11517001000318) has been suspended under Section 32(3) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

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Rains in JB Nagar at Andheri East. Typical withdrawal showers.

Rains in JB Nagar at Andheri East. Typical withdrawal showers.

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A 100 ft x 100 ft stretch of road on LBS Marg opposite Asian Paints in Bhandup (West) caved in on Saturday afternoon amid heavy rain, causing trees at the site to collapse. The incident was reported to the Mumbai Fire Brigade at 1.25 pm. A vehicle fell into the collapsed portion of the road at a spot where excavation work was underway.

A 100 ft x 100 ft stretch of road on LBS Marg opposite Asian Paints in Bhandup (West) caved in on Saturday afternoon amid heavy rain, causing trees at the site to collapse. The incident was reported to the Mumbai Fire Brigade at 1.25 pm. A vehicle fell into the collapsed portion of the road at a spot where excavation work was underway.

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Scenes at CSMT railway station area in Mumbai, the country’s financial capital

Scenes at CSMT railway station area in Mumbai, the country’s financial capital

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As news of the death of Vidit Jadhav, a personal security officer (PSU) attached to Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, reached his locality of Vitawa in the Kalwa area of Thane, a pall of gloom descended on the neighbourhood. Jadhav lived with his family and is survived by his aged parents, a nine-year-old son and a 14-year-old daughter. His residence at Krushna Vihar in Vitawa remains locked as his parents have travelled to their native place. Via Nishikant Karlikar

As news of the death of Vidit Jadhav, a personal security officer (PSU) attached to Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, reached his locality of Vitawa in the Kalwa area of Thane, a pall of gloom descended on the neighbourhood. Jadhav lived with his family and is survived by his aged parents, a nine-year-old son and a 14-year-old daughter. His residence at Krushna Vihar in Vitawa remains locked as his parents have travelled to their native place. Via Nishikant Karlikar

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#MarathaInMumbai : Protestors within the Westside store at Kalaghoda in Fort.

#MarathaInMumbai : Protestors within the Westside store at Kalaghoda in Fort.

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Demolition is currently in progress at Fukat Nagar and Milind Nagar in Powai, to remove nearly 250 unauthorised structures. Around 150 police personnel, 50 civic officials, over 200 labourers, seven JCB machines, 10 dumpers at site now

Demolition is currently in progress at Fukat Nagar and Milind Nagar in Powai, to remove nearly 250 unauthorised structures. Around 150 police personnel, 50 civic officials, over 200 labourers, seven JCB machines, 10 dumpers at site now

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In a shocking incident a 3-year-old girl lost her life after a pet dog (german shepherd) fell on her from the 5th floor of a building while she was walking with her mother on a busy road in Mumbra. The dog survived but injured via Nishikant Karlikar

In a shocking incident a 3-year-old girl lost her life after a pet dog (german shepherd) fell on her from the 5th floor of a building while she was walking with her mother on a busy road in Mumbra. The dog survived but injured via Nishikant Karlikar

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For the third time in the last one month, a leopard has entered Dindoshi’s Raheja heights housing complex on May 8, Friday between 2am-2.15 am.

For the third time in the last one month, a leopard has entered Dindoshi’s Raheja heights housing complex on May 8, Friday between 2am-2.15 am.

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BMC has registered an FIR against those allegedly involved in illegally dumping construction and demolition (C&D) waste in Malad’s Dharavali area. Officials said illegal dumping of debris on roads, vacant plots, mangroves and other public spaces could invite penalties of up to ₹25,000, apart from prosecution.

BMC has registered an FIR against those allegedly involved in illegally dumping construction and demolition (C&D) waste in Malad’s Dharavali area. Officials said illegal dumping of debris on roads, vacant plots, mangroves and other public spaces could invite penalties of up to ₹25,000, apart from prosecution.

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Water logging at Lokhandwala circle in Andheri West. #Mumbairains

Water logging at Lokhandwala circle in Andheri West. #Mumbairains

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Leader of the opposition Kishori Pednekar today at Goregaon’s Mrinaltai Gore flyover.

Leader of the opposition Kishori Pednekar today at Goregaon’s Mrinaltai Gore flyover.

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Mumbai saw light rainfall across different parts of the city on Sunday morning. Between 6 am and 7 am, rain recorded in Ghatkopar was 24 mm, Chembur 20 mm, Mankhurd 16 mm, Worli 25 mm. Lower Parel recorded 21 mm.

Mumbai saw light rainfall across different parts of the city on Sunday morning. Between 6 am and 7 am, rain recorded in Ghatkopar was 24 mm, Chembur 20 mm, Mankhurd 16 mm, Worli 25 mm. Lower Parel recorded 21 mm.

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Mumbai manhole death: At 29 seconds in this video footage of the incident today morning Aslam Isak Shaikh can be seen falling inside the open manhole
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Mumbai manhole death: At 29 seconds in this video footage of the incident today morning Aslam Isak Shaikh can be seen falling inside the open manhole

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Amidst heavy rains Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde, today urged citizens against sitting along the seafront in Worli. #Mumbairains
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Amidst heavy rains Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde, today urged citizens against sitting along the seafront in Worli. #Mumbairains

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Film actor Imran Khan detained from Mumbai's August Kranti Maidan, which was the proposed protest venue in support of CJP’s protest call.
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Film actor Imran Khan detained from Mumbai's August Kranti Maidan, which was the proposed protest venue in support of CJP’s protest call.

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Mrunal Tai Gore flyover extension opened up for motorists hour an hour back.
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Mrunal Tai Gore flyover extension opened up for motorists hour an hour back.

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Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde, opposing the BMC’s proposed action against unauthorised slum structures measuring 14ft and above, said she would personally reach the spot if even a single ward officer issued a notice for such action. She said she and her party were opposed to the proposed drive “in every way.”
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Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde, opposing the BMC’s proposed action against unauthorised slum structures measuring 14ft and above, said she would personally reach the spot if even a single ward officer issued a notice for such action. She said she and her party were opposed to the proposed drive “in every way.”

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Mumbai Coastal road accident: 3 dead On September 20, 2026, at around 5:03am, a black BMW motor car bearing registration number DD 01 C 6302 was travelling from Marine Drive towards Haji Ali. When it reached the Coastal Road near Lala Lajpatrai College and Lotus Jetty, the car, while travelling on the northbound carriageway, fell from the edge of a Coastal Road bridge onto an area where car parking work was underway. Officers and personnel from Tardeo Police Station are present at the scene.
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Mumbai Coastal road accident: 3 dead On September 20, 2026, at around 5:03am, a black BMW motor car bearing registration number DD 01 C 6302 was travelling from Marine Drive towards Haji Ali. When it reached the Coastal Road near Lala Lajpatrai College and Lotus Jetty, the car, while travelling on the northbound carriageway, fell from the edge of a Coastal Road bridge onto an area where car parking work was underway. Officers and personnel from Tardeo Police Station are present at the scene.

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Demolition action in the periphery of Manish market, Musafir khana ie Saboo siddique road was taken today. Total 75 temporary stalls, 02 godowns are demolished and immediately crushed in site. Stretch of road:- From JJ Bridge to Rota Printing press, 1.5km. Both side footpaths were occupied and one estate plot of 500sqmt, adjacent to Market gate was occupied.
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Demolition action in the periphery of Manish market, Musafir khana ie Saboo siddique road was taken today. Total 75 temporary stalls, 02 godowns are demolished and immediately crushed in site. Stretch of road:- From JJ Bridge to Rota Printing press, 1.5km. Both side footpaths were occupied and one estate plot of 500sqmt, adjacent to Market gate was occupied.

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Former Mumbai mayor and UBT group leader in the BMC, Kishori Pednekar, on Monday along with party Corporators met municipal commissioner Ashwini Bhide, demanding an immediate halt to the civic body’s proposed demolition drive against slum structures exceeding 14ft in height. The drive, scheduled from October 1 to December 31, targets around 39,111 structures. Pednekar questioned the timing of the action during the festive season and sought clarity on the rehabilitation plan for affected families. She also alleged that the BMC was selectively targeting the poor while failing to act against illegal constructions by builders and developers.
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Former Mumbai mayor and UBT group leader in the BMC, Kishori Pednekar, on Monday along with party Corporators met municipal commissioner Ashwini Bhide, demanding an immediate halt to the civic body’s proposed demolition drive against slum structures exceeding 14ft in height. The drive, scheduled from October 1 to December 31, targets around 39,111 structures. Pednekar questioned the timing of the action during the festive season and sought clarity on the rehabilitation plan for affected families. She also alleged that the BMC was selectively targeting the poor while failing to act against illegal constructions by builders and developers.

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BMC’s 5.8-km Sewer Tunnel Phase I achieved its final breakthrough at Don Bosco School Junction in Borivli on Friday, with 90% of the project completed. The tunnel, with a sewage carrying capacity of 1,182 MLD, aims to ease pressure on the western suburbs sewerage network. Completion deadline: July 31, 2027.
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BMC’s 5.8-km Sewer Tunnel Phase I achieved its final breakthrough at Don Bosco School Junction in Borivli on Friday, with 90% of the project completed. The tunnel, with a sewage carrying capacity of 1,182 MLD, aims to ease pressure on the western suburbs sewerage network. Completion deadline: July 31, 2027.

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44,529 views • 10 days ago

Demolition action at Manish market, Musafir khana ie Saboo siddique road was taken today. Total 75 temporary stalls, 02 godowns are demolished and immediately crushed in site. Stretch of road:- From JJ Bridge to Rota Printing press, 1.5km. Both side footpaths were occupied and one estate plot of 500sqmt, adjacent to Market gate was occupied.
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Demolition action at Manish market, Musafir khana ie Saboo siddique road was taken today. Total 75 temporary stalls, 02 godowns are demolished and immediately crushed in site. Stretch of road:- From JJ Bridge to Rota Printing press, 1.5km. Both side footpaths were occupied and one estate plot of 500sqmt, adjacent to Market gate was occupied.

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Demolition action of the balance stretch of 200metres west side lane of Musafirkhana started today, at 11am by माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC
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Demolition action of the balance stretch of 200metres west side lane of Musafirkhana started today, at 11am by माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC

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18,525 views • 4 days ago

The FDA today released visuals of Colaba’s Café Mondegar whose license it has suspended.
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The FDA today released visuals of Colaba’s Café Mondegar whose license it has suspended.

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118,867 views • 1 month ago

Scenes at Thane railway station #Peakhour
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Scenes at Thane railway station #Peakhour

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1,182,525 views • 11 months ago

The Bhuleshwar cha Raja which fell on Saturday night. The video shows how the garland was the first to give way before the idol came falling, killing two persons.
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The Bhuleshwar cha Raja which fell on Saturday night. The video shows how the garland was the first to give way before the idol came falling, killing two persons.

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173,220 views • 1 month ago

FDA has suspended the FSSAI licence of popular eatery Kyani & Co. in Kalbadevi with immediate effect after an inspection on September 27 found several serious hygiene and food safety violations. Inspectors found cats, rat droppings, live flies and dead cockroaches in the food preparation and storage areas. A large amount of blood had accumulated inside a refrigerator, while an open sewage manhole was found in the processing area. Officials also found food stored directly on the floor, raw dough covered with printed newspaper, staff not following required hygiene practices or using personal protective equipment, and improper segregation of raw and ready-to-eat food. In view of the deficiencies and the potential risk to consumers, the establishment’s FSSAI licence (No. 11517001000318) has been suspended under Section 32(3) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
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FDA has suspended the FSSAI licence of popular eatery Kyani & Co. in Kalbadevi with immediate effect after an inspection on September 27 found several serious hygiene and food safety violations. Inspectors found cats, rat droppings, live flies and dead cockroaches in the food preparation and storage areas. A large amount of blood had accumulated inside a refrigerator, while an open sewage manhole was found in the processing area. Officials also found food stored directly on the floor, raw dough covered with printed newspaper, staff not following required hygiene practices or using personal protective equipment, and improper segregation of raw and ready-to-eat food. In view of the deficiencies and the potential risk to consumers, the establishment’s FSSAI licence (No. 11517001000318) has been suspended under Section 32(3) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

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56,420 views • 21 days ago

Nalasopara railway station on Western Railways. #Mumbairains.
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Nalasopara railway station on Western Railways. #Mumbairains.

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191,580 views • 3 months ago

The newly built promenade beyond the entry tunnel of the Mumbai Coastal Road along Marine Drive is likely the widest the city has seen in recent times.
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The newly built promenade beyond the entry tunnel of the Mumbai Coastal Road along Marine Drive is likely the widest the city has seen in recent times.

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780,772 views • 1 year ago

Vihar Lake, one of the seven lakes that supplies drinking water to the city and one of only two lakes located within Mumbai limits, began overflowing at 9 pm today. Last year, the lake had reached full capacity and started overflowing on August 18, 2025.
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Vihar Lake, one of the seven lakes that supplies drinking water to the city and one of only two lakes located within Mumbai limits, began overflowing at 9 pm today. Last year, the lake had reached full capacity and started overflowing on August 18, 2025.

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157,450 views • 3 months ago

A ship is stranded at sea around 1 km inside the water from Manori beach. Gorai police said they have informed the coast guard. The beach is rocky and due to high wind speed, the local fishing community said it would be dangerous for a small boat to enter the water and move towards the ship to check. Police and coast guard are monitoring the situation via Nitasha Natu
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A ship is stranded at sea around 1 km inside the water from Manori beach. Gorai police said they have informed the coast guard. The beach is rocky and due to high wind speed, the local fishing community said it would be dangerous for a small boat to enter the water and move towards the ship to check. Police and coast guard are monitoring the situation via Nitasha Natu

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147,422 views • 3 months ago

This time-lapse tells the story. From 7 am to 7 pm, this garbage vulnerable point (GVP) in Worli sees waste dumped, cleared by the माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC, dumped again, and cleaned up again—on repeat throughout the day. It shows why simply cleaning isn’t enough. The cycle of littering has to be broken through strict enforcement, CCTV surveillance, penalties for offenders, and sustained public participation. Only then can Mumbai’s streets remain truly clean.
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This time-lapse tells the story. From 7 am to 7 pm, this garbage vulnerable point (GVP) in Worli sees waste dumped, cleared by the माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC, dumped again, and cleaned up again—on repeat throughout the day. It shows why simply cleaning isn’t enough. The cycle of littering has to be broken through strict enforcement, CCTV surveillance, penalties for offenders, and sustained public participation. Only then can Mumbai’s streets remain truly clean.

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101,027 views • 2 months ago