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Mumbai’s white collar workers now cycle to work

A group of corporate executives, who work with multinational IT companies and investment banks have launched an initiative encouraging peers to cycle to their workplaces.
Section: Mumbai  | Sunday, May 20, 2012 8:00 IST

'Illegal' 5-star comes up in Lower Parel

MoEF’s state expert committee says the 39-storey luxury hotel does not have environment clearance.
Section: Mumbai  | Monday, May 14, 2012 8:45 IST

Refurbished 'killer' bus will no longer ply schoolchildren

The controversial bus involved in the accident of nine-year-old schoolboy, Viraj Parmar, at Sion in November last year, has been permitted by the transport department to ply again from June 1.
Section: Mumbai  | Friday, May 11, 2012 8:00 IST

Maximum City pips other metros in sparrow watch

Those looking to report sightings can do so on www.citizensparrow.in till May 31.
Section: Mumbai  | Monday, May 7, 2012 9:45 IST

Beached amphibians raise concerns

Alarmed by the unusually large number of amphibians-especially, marine mammals-being washed ashore in the last two months.
Section: Mumbai  | Sunday, May 6, 2012 8:00 IST

For 3 days, no car registered at Mumbai RTOs

A 'tweaked software' that should have eased vehicle registrations at regional transport offices (RTOs) has instead brought work to a halt.
Section: Mumbai  | Saturday, May 5, 2012 8:15 IST

Priya Dutt pedals cyclists’ demand to slash customs duty

Cycles offer numerous health benefits and help in living a healthy and stress free life.
Section: Mumbai  | Friday, May 4, 2012 8:00 IST

Airport lounge-like amenities at MSRTC stations soon

Soon, the commuter-unfriendly bus depots and stations of state transport buses will undergo a thorough makeover and become mini-economic hubs.
Section: Mumbai  | Wednesday, May 2, 2012 8:00 IST

Locals to fast against mining project

Here, a 150-year-old natural drinking water project satiates the thirst of over 25,000 citizens of Sawantwadi, apart from serving as the habitat of a fragile ecosystem.
Section: Mumbai  | Tuesday, May 1, 2012 8:00 IST

Maharashtra to pay more for new vehicles

From early next week, getting your car or bike registered at the Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) will cost you more as higher Motor Vehicle (MV) taxes will be imposed.
Section: Mumbai  | Sunday, April 29, 2012 8:00 IST
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