Thousands of students and parents in Navi Mumbai protested against the government s policy of allowing private organizations to adopt government-run schools. They fear this will lead to privatization and make education unaffordable for the weaker sections. | Mumbai news
Navi Mumbai plans to use smart technology-based lighting on three flyovers to beautify the city. The lighting will be based on different occasions and themes. The initiative aims to improve the city s ranking in the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. In addition, decorative lights will be installed on trees along Palm Beach road. | Mumbai news
Plot given to a trust in 1999 by CIDCO for multispecialty hospital, but 20 years later, the ground plus four storey building remains unutilised | Mumbai news
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation aims to exceed its property tax collection target for the year, having already collected ₹235 crore ($33 million) by mid-September. The civic body has implemented plans to recover arrears and bring new properties into the tax net. Personnel have been warned of potential administrative action for lethargy. | Mumbai news
Controversy in Navi Mumbai as former MP and BJP leaders perform jal pujan at Morbe dam; Congress demands police complaint for trespassing and pollution. | Mumbai news