The hospital at Fort has not been functioning for over two decades now. For the past three years, the BPP trustees and the hospital committee have been locked in a legal tussle over the redevelopment issue. The former had alleged that the latter cannot take a decision on its behalf and enter into an agreement… Continue reading Tehmulji Parsi Lying-In hospital may see development soon
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Vulture culture atop coconut palms sends bird numbers soaring
Conservation Centre At Raigad Gets Encouraging Results In Three Years A flock of vultures swoops down on a quiet open plot, flapping their wings with gay abandon while another flock takes sudden flight and the birds park themselves on swaying coconut palms in the picturesque coastal town of Shrivardhan in Raigad . Article by Vijay… Continue reading Vulture culture atop coconut palms sends bird numbers soaring
Café Mondegar, others won’t vacate Colaba’s Metro House building
Despite an eviction notice from the Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT), the tenants of Metro House in Colaba, which houses iconic establishments such as the famed Café Mondegar, have refused to vacate the premises. The port trust will initiate legal action, if the tenants fail to vacate the premises by Sunday. Article by Sumant Salunke |… Continue reading Café Mondegar, others won’t vacate Colaba’s Metro House building
Dadar Parsi colony residents fight for hawker-free zone
One of the oldest area in Mumbai, the Dadar Parsi colony area’s residents came out, on Sunday in large numbers for anti-hawkers protest march. The protest which began from Five Gardens had residents and well-wishers turning up in large numbers to support the anti-hawkers stand. Here is the glimpse of the protest march that followed.… Continue reading Dadar Parsi colony residents fight for hawker-free zone
Cafe Mondegar faces eviction after Bombay Port Trust terminates building lease
The Mumbai Port Trust has served an eviction notice for all tenants of Metro House building in Colaba including the iconic Cafe Mondegar for criminal violations of the lease agreement. The 7-page notice of termination of lease (a copy of which is with Mumbaiwalla) was served to the building lessee Metro House Pvt Ltd on… Continue reading Cafe Mondegar faces eviction after Bombay Port Trust terminates building lease
BPP Divided Over Rs 1000 Crore Silver Oaks Property in Mumbai
While a majority of Bombay Parsi Punchayet trustees feel the property should be reserved for Parsis only, its chairman says charity funds should not be spent on legal fees to make it community-specific. Article by Jyoti Shelar | Mumbai Mirror The question of changing the status of Silver Oaks, a plush property spread over 22,000… Continue reading BPP Divided Over Rs 1000 Crore Silver Oaks Property in Mumbai
Row over Parsi hospital’s pact with private firm goes to Bombay High Court
A quaint heritage Parsi hospital property built in 1895 and lying defunct for several decades in the prime Fort area of south Mumbai will be redeveloped into an orthopaedic and neurosurgery centre. Article by Nauzar Bharucha | TNN Last week, six of the seven trustees of the Bombay Parsi Punchayat (BPP) finalized an agreement with… Continue reading Row over Parsi hospital’s pact with private firm goes to Bombay High Court
