Dayanand has also written to the Mumbai suburban collector, the MPCB and the Environment Secretary regarding the dumping of mud in the Mithi river.

Special state-level committee to submit comprehensive report to Union government in September 2018

The data was brought out by a Right to Information query filed by activist Chetan Kothari.

Harsh Shah, an animal welfare officer nominated by the Environment Ministry validates these claims.

According to the IMD’s forecast for the coming week, the temperatures are expected to rise one degree every day, touching 20 degrees by Friday.

Urinating in public will attract spot fines ranging from Rs 100 to Rs 200, while defecating in the open will attract a spot fine of Rs 500

57% wells show decline in water levels; 20 districts record heavy metals over acceptable limits

The mosquito-borne viral disease usually dips at this time of the year

Environmentalists from Navi Mumbai pointed to the presence of increased truck traffic in the area apart from construction activity for the increased pollution.

The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Memorial project is estimated to cost Rs 3,600 crore.