Nothing learnt from dry run? Socs going for rainwater harvesting alarmingly low
Thane: The rainwater harvesting initiative in the city has failed to garner a good response from residents as the Thane Muncipal Corporation (TMC) has not received too many proposals for installing the
View ArticleThane prefers petrol, diesel cars over CNG
THANE: Most Thaneites prefer purchasing a petrol or diesel-fuelled automobile, as only a handful from the city opt for the environment friendly CNG vehicle. Experts say high maintenance, inadequate...
View ArticleCity group turns considerate, shifts Durga puja indoors
THANE: With an aim to practice the traditional way of celebrating Durga Puja and limit the noise pollution, a city-based Durga Puja organising committee has shifted its celebration indoors. Instead
View ArticleMonsoon exit sends air pollution levels up by 30% in lake city
THANE: Bidding goodbye to the monsoon season equates bidding goodbye to clean and breathable air in the lake-city revealed the air quality index recorded on a daily basis by the municipal corporation.
View ArticleJudgement of the National Green Tribunal regarding tree cutting in the city...
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of Pradeep Indulkar Vs Municipal Corporation for the City of Thane dated 16/03/2017 regarding tree cutting in the city
View ArticleToxic fumes at Diva garbage dump trigger uneasiness among locals
THANE: The toxic fumes released due to the burning of illegally dumped garbage at Diva and its neighbouring areas has triggered a scare for thousands of families residing in the area as they have been
View ArticleWith high pollution levels, Thaneites may soon be gasping for a whiff of...
THANE: Breathless, could be the one word that can describe the life in the lake city. A study by the municipal administration has revealed that more than 90% of the over 22 lakh population live in areas
View ArticleMumbai, Thane air quality drops over 200 AQI
Even Mumbai’s air remained poor, as the AQI was recorded 209 at Bandra Station of the MPCB at 8 pm. Mumbai : Thane recorded the worst air of the season with Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded 241 on...
View ArticleCitizen groups take to social media to spread the word on ways to avoid use...
THANE: The citizens’ community has joined hands to spread awareness on the ban on plastic bags and products and have switched to social media to widen their reach and inform locals about the alternatives
View Article37% of Thane’s potable water is wasted daily
THANE: The punctures in the water distribution networks of the Thane corporation that is going unchecked since the last several years is reportedly leading to a wastage of water equal to the daily...
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