The Latest Breaking News from Marine Drive

50% funds to light up South Mumbai buildings via corporate social responsibility

MUMBAI: BMC on Friday said it has raised 50% of the expenditure to get buildings on Marine Drive illuminated with colours of the Indian flag through corporate social responsibility (CSR). BMC chief Iqbal Singh Chahal met donors who came forward with their CSR contributions on Friday. BMC has received Rs…

The Times of India · Aug 13, 2022

BMC to shell out Rs 47 lakh on Tiranga LED lighting for south Mumbai buildings

MUMBAI: After residents of sea-facing buildings in Marine Drive resisted spending money over getting the facade of their buildings illuminated with colours of the Indian flag, BMC has decided to spend from its own budget to get these heritage structures illuminated. Ahead of Independence Day BMC will spend Rs 47…

The Times of India · Aug 11, 2022

Mumbai: House help blackmails doctor, held

MUMBAI: Marine Drive police on Saturday arrested a 22-year-old domestic help for blackmailing his employer with pictures and videos of his wife suffering from conversion reaction disorder, in comprising positions, and demanding extortion.

The Times of India · Jul 10, 2022

Mumbai: Residents pan BMC for debris on Marine Drive

MUMBAI: Residents of Nariman Point and Churchgate took to social media on Monday to question the BMC over why its contractor has left piles of debris on the Marine Drive promenade, a prominent landmark in south Mumbai frequented by several tourists as well as locals.

The Times of India · Feb 21, 2022

SWTD to launch first solar-powered cruise vessel from Kochi’s Marine Drive in April

‘Solar Cruiser’ will be able to carry a total of 200 guests

The Hindu · Feb 17, 2022