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  Byculla - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
During the late 18th century, Byculla was an extension of Mazagaon, one of the seven islands that originally formed the city of Mumbai.
Byculla is now a lower-middle class enclave with a large Muslim population in its Western parts and Gujaratis, Jains, Marathis, Christians and Parsis in its Eastern parts.
Byculla, like many other locations of Mumbai have witnessed strong real estate growth, particularly in the Motisha Lane area where there are lots of tall residential buildings, occupied by affluent Jain community.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Byculla   (945 words)

  
 Byculla -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Byculla is a (A residential district located on the outskirts of a city) suburb of (A city in western India just off the coast of the Arabian Sea; India's 2nd largest city (after Calcutta); has the only natural deep-water harbor in western India) Mumbai.
Byculla houses the city (The facility where wild animals are housed for exhibition) zoo called Veermata Jijamata Prani Sangrahalay or Ranichi Baug in Rani (additional info and facts about Jijamata Udyaan) Jijamata Udyaan (Rani Bagh) (earlier called Victoria Gardens).
It was built in 1871 and is a near replica of its namesake in (The capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center) London.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/b/by/byculla.htm   (283 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
As a women's saving and credit organisation well-established in the Byculla area, Mahila Milan was already known to all the households of the area and therefore had no difficulty in persuading them of the merits of abandoning their illegal supplies of electricity in favour of those of BEST.
In addition, the high standing of Mahila Milan among the Byculla pavement dweller community at large was also vital in ensuring the willingness of the pavement households to alter their houses and invest in electricity cables, wiring and cabins.
The Byculla electricity initiative shows that given the opportunity to learn the procedures of public sector institutions or of the circumstances and needs of the poor, both the poor and bureaucrats have the potential to develop a level of understanding upon which solutions can be negotiated.
www.sparcindia.org /documents/sparcclicdocs/electric.txt   (10514 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Byculla   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Byculla is now a lower-middle class enclave with a large Muslim population.
Byculla houses the city zoo called Veermata Jijamata Prani Sangrahalay or Ranichi Baug in Rani Jijamata Udyaan (Rani Bagh) (earlier called Victoria Gardens).
Byculla also posses the biggest National Railway Hospital called "Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Railway Hospital" in front of Veer Jijamata Prani Sangrahalaya.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Byculla   (749 words)

  
 City - Byculla zoo to wait longer for big cats   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Mumbai's zoo, the Jijamata Udyan at Byculla, is unlikely to see any new big cats for a while.
The Byculla zoo was going to exchange its Military Macaw for big cats.
Currently, the Byculla zoo has two tigers, both 12 to 14 years of age and beyond breeding.
web.mid-day.com /News/City/2002/September/30939.htm   (420 words)

  
 Netguruindia News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
July 31: The Byculla police arrested a divisional security officer for duping several unemployed youths under the pretext of giving them jobs in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
In 1998, Shirish Ramchandra Kale, a divisional security officer from a guards training centre at Bhandup and resident of Row house, D K Marg, Byculla, collected huge amounts from several job-seekers with a promise that they would be allotted jobs in the BMC security department.
The case was transferred to the Byculla police station who interrogated Harishchandra Murai, Santosh Kanavkar, Kishore Waghmare and Sanjay Nivjekar in connection with the case.
www.netguruindia.com /news/Aug00/01/MUM2.html   (273 words)

  
 Bomb hoax at Byculla zoo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Yesterday’s serial bomb blasts in London seemed to have inspired a Mumbaikar into calling up the Byculla zoo and informing them that a bomb had been placed in the monkey enclosure.
Said zoo superintendent P A Naringrekar, “At 1.45 pm, an anonymous caller claimed there was a bomb in the zoo.
Byculla police authorities said that a bomb disposal squad and a dog squad were immediately summoned to the spot.
web.mid-day.com /news/city/2005/july/113373.htm   (233 words)

  
 Mr. Coles Reminisces   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The other remains with Christ Church School, Byculla, which with the parish church there, stand on part of the land given originally to the B.E.S. Much of the land was later sold to help build Barnes.
After being Headmaster at the old schools at Byculla since 1910, he became the first Headmaster of Barnes, without whom it would probably not have survived its early years.
Fernandes worked for the Bombay Education Society from 1918 to 1924 at Byculla and from 1925 onwards at Barnes until he retired in 1965.
www.barnesschool.org /coles.html   (6122 words)

  
 Byculla police arrest `godman' for cheating man of Rs 11 lakh   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
MUMBAI, OCT 18: The Byculla police recently arrested a godmen for defrauding a businessmen of over Rs 11 lakh from Gujarat.
Property broker and fan dealer Talakchand Dedhia from Gautam Niwas, Mazgaon, was, for several months, incurring heavy losses in business and a huge amount of his money was stuck with several businessmen.
After Dedhia and Praful lodged a police complaint with the Byculla police, a manhunt was launched.
www.indianexpress.com /ie/daily/19991019/ige19077.html   (336 words)

  
 Mayor to shift to new bungalow at Byculla   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Till recently, the Byculla zoo residence was allotted to the additional municipal commissioner.
The mayor’s staff feel visitors may find it a little difficult to make their way to the Byculla zoo house as it is away from the main road.
There will also be restrictions as the bungalow can be entered from the main gate of the zoo and visitors are allowed in at stipulated hours.
web.mid-day.com /news/city/2003/september/63652.htm   (293 words)

  
 RootsWeb: INDIA-L Re: CARTER and 'Byculla in the Presidency of Bombay'   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Byculla is a locality in the city of Bombay(now
CARTER and 'Byculla in the Presidency of Bombay' by
Re: CARTER and 'Byculla in the Presidency of Bombay' by Mandeep Singh Bajwa < >
archiver.rootsweb.com /th/read/INDIA/2000-08/0966424931   (71 words)

  
 Srikrishna Report, Volume 2, Police Stations, Byculla   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Byculla Division, gave a message (page 21 of Cassette 34/A dated 9th January 1993) in which he said that the people coming from the Maha Arti at Sant Savta Mandai, Dr.B.A. Road, were indulging in riots.
According to him, the police had failed to take action despite a previous warning of the attack on his godowns and he strongly felt that the police might have acted `on instructions from political leaders'.
Bhattad certified that the basis for this belief was that during the riot periods a number of MLAs and Corporators used to regularly visit Byculla Police Station and Hyderali himself was on the Peace Committee.
www.dalitstan.org /mughalstan/qatl/krishna/kri2_5.html   (6992 words)

  
 Portsmouth Police Stations - history
On the 3rd October 1940, the premises of “Byculla” were approved for temporary Police Headquarters, and the Town Clerk of Portsmouth was to negotiate for a lease for five years, with an option to continue for a further two years, at £200 per annum.
Naturally, as the means of communication improved, the pigeon loft and its occupants became redundant.
The premises of “Byculla” Police Headquarters, Queens Crescent, Southsea, remained in existence until the amalgamation of the Portsmouth City Police Force with that of Southampton City Police Force and the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary to form the present Hampshire Constabulary.
www.hants.gov.uk /hchs/byculla.html   (428 words)

  
 Byculla doc held after patient dies- The Times of India   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Byculla doc held after patient dies- The Times of India
MUMBAI: A Byculla-based physician was arrested on Friday for causing death due to negligence after one of his patients died on Thursday.
After Gade’s family registered a police complaint, Dr Mascarenhas was arrested by the Byculla police.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com /articleshow/msid-665857,prtpage-1.cms   (190 words)

  
 Indian Express: Byculla police arrest `godman' for cheating man of Rs 11 lakh   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Indian Express: Byculla police arrest `godman' for cheating man of Rs 11 lakh
Byculla police arrest `godman' for cheating man of Rs 11 lakh
Net Express provides a portal to India, with news from The Indian Express and The Financial Express along with sites on travel and tourism, the entertainment industry, the power sector, the environment and much more.
www.indianexpress.com /ie/daily/19991019/ige19077p.html   (394 words)

  
 Hippo dies of heart failure in Byculla zoo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Hippo dies of heart failure in Byculla zoo
JULY 19: A seven-year-old hippopotamus died following congestive heart failure in Byculla Zoo today after a month-long illness complicated by pregnancy and death of feotus.
Gauri, the two-ton hippopotamus amphibious took ill around June 19 and went through complications after her feotus died in the first week of July, said Dr M V Wani, deputy superintendent in charge of the zoo.
www.expressindia.com /ie/daily/20000720/ina20027.html   (605 words)

  
 Mumbai (Bombay): Comfort Inn Heritage - Traveler Reviews - You get what you pay for - TripAdvisor
This hotel is located in Byculla -- far from the typical tourist/business destinations of Mumbai.
The rates for this hotel were commensurate with the facility -- if you're looking for a bargain hotel in Mumbai, this may be just fine for you.
If you have a good reason to stay in Byculla, this is you best option.
tripadvisor.com /ShowUserReviews-g304554-d518427-r2947631-Comfort_In...   (809 words)

  
 Move on Byculla land a sell-out, say Mumbaikars- The Times of India   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Move on Byculla land a sell-out, say Mumbaikars
MUMBAI: Civic officials and concerned citizens have described the government's decision to hand over half of the Byculla land reserved for expansion of the zoo to Mafatlal Industries as a "sell-out".
They observed that the 15-acre plot had been under reservation for the Veer Jijamata Udyan zoo since 1967.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com /articleshow/507500.cms   (399 words)

  
 Hotels in Bombay, Hotels in Byculla Bombay, Bombay Hotels, Hotels Bombay   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Hotels Bombay India offers information on hotels in Byculla Bombay and booking for hotels in Byculla Bombay.
Many of the hotels in Bombay are situated in Byculla.
Hotel Heritage is one of the leading 3 Star hotels in Bombay, the dream city of India.
www.hotelsbombayindia.com /byculla-hotels/index.html   (143 words)

  
 What’s wrong with Byculla zoo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Hyderabad zoo has open moated enclosures for animals, which resemble their natural environment.
•The elephants’ enclosure at the Byculla zoo was renovated.
But they are still kept chained in the moated enclosure.
cities.expressindia.com /fullstory.php?newsid=105714   (295 words)

  
 Hotels in Bombay. Accomodation Mumbai in Byculla.
Sant Savta Marg, Byculla, 400 027, Mumbai, India.
Comfort Inn Heritage Mumbai is a well known hotel offering an excellent downtown location.
Well equipped to meet the expectations of quality conscious travelers desiring good value for money, the hotel assures a great location at a friendly price.
www.holidaycity.com /mumbai-byculla   (64 words)

  
 State splits Byculla land between zoo, Mafatlals- The Times of India   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
State splits Byculla land between zoo, Mafatlals- The Times of India
MUMBAI: The state government has decided to give Mafatlal Industries a bonanza by handing it half the 15-acre plot reserved for expansion of the Byculla zoo.
Real estatemarket analysts said the 27,000 squaremetre portion of land that the company would get is worth about Rs 45 crore.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com /articleshow/504956.cms   (316 words)

  
 MRK healthcare Contact Information
Nearest landmark is Byculla Local Railway Station (1 km)
Byculla is a prominent railway station on central railway local route
Byculla station comes between Victoria Terminus(Chattrapati Shivaji terminus)
www.mrkhealthcare.com /contact1.htm   (133 words)

  
 San Marino Star fancied for Byculla Club Trophy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
MUMBAI, APRIL 15: The Byculla Club Trophy 2800 Metres, the one of the most prestigious and eagerly awaited event slated for Sunday at Mahalakshmi has attracted top class eight participants and among them four years old bottom weighted and proved stayer San Marino Star appeals most.
Evergreen Amarilo, front liner Jonty Rhodes and reputed galloper Capitulate are the other contenders who can share the stakes.
The Byculla Club Trophy (I) (78-AB) 2800: Capitulate 63 F. Aaron 3, Pickpocket 60.5 V. Kadam 1, Party Whip 57.5 Daniel Bast 4, Amarilo 54 (JDL) 8, Executive Decision 52.5 (JDL) 6, Jonty Rhodes 51.5 M.A. Gallagher 2, Champagne Polka 47 C. Ruzaan 5, San Marino Star 47 C. Rajendra 7.
www.expressindia.com /ie/daily/20000416/isp16045.html   (414 words)

  
 Meet the man who will greet Ganesha as he passes Byculla   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Introduction: Unthinkable a decade ago, Mumbai's hardline communal divide is slowly bridging in unlikely places - at mosques, Ganesha rath yatras and poojas in Muslim tenements
By the Hindustani Masjid in downtown Byculla, Maulana Abdul Jabbar Azmi presides over namaaz, then steps outside to make plans to welcome Ganpati with his flock—as the mosque’s faithful have, since 1962.
Zabiullah Shaikh, joint secretary of the Bombay Citizen Welfare Committee, recalls Ganeshotsav 1990, when only a handful of Muslims had participated at Duncan Road and Byculla.
www.hvk.org /articles/0903/117.html   (566 words)

  
 City - Byculla builder killed at Mira Road
Shaikh was taken to the nearby Bhakti Vedanta Hospital, but was declared dead on admission.
Shaikh was a resident of Jamnadas Compound, Hans Road, Byculla.
His brother-in-law Ashraf Kadar Shaikh owns Apna Estate Agency, located a five-minute walk from where the murder occurred.
www.mid-day.com /news/city/2003/april/49383.htm   (251 words)

  
 Heritage Hotel Byculla Mumbai, India - Accommodations for up 2 Guests - Rates Quoted in US Currency   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Hotel Heritage, situated in the heart of Bombay now offers state-of-the-art conference facilities, to make your meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences more comfortable, more comfortable, more convenient and a real pleasure to hold.
Heritage Hotel Byculla Mumbai, India - Accommodations for up 2 Guests.
Children up to 12 years of age, sharing room with parents in existing bedding, will be charged.
www.hotelquest.com /brochures/H3044108.html?&af_id=115701   (465 words)

  
 RootsWeb: INDIA-L Re: BYCULLA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
>Hi all - Can anyone tell me where BYCULLA is? I can't find it in either
There is a good article on Byculla, on the web at
Re: BYCULLA by "Douglas Augier " < >
archiver.rootsweb.com /th/read/INDIA/1997-11/0878624662   (43 words)

  
 Young Giants of Byculla Dharampur   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Saloni and Krutika, two young sweet college students decided that they want to do some water management work.
They are members of the “Young Giants Club of Byculla”.
Shri Narayanbhai Varma directed the collegians to me. I sent them to Shri Bhikhubhai Vyas.
www.rashminsanghvi.com /dharampur_younggiants2.htm   (232 words)

  
 Indian Express: Dacoity at Byculla foiled   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
MUMBAI, October 4: The Byculla police arrested six members of an armed gang who were planning to commit a dacoity at Reay Road on Sunday.
Policemen attached to Byculla police station cordoned off the area near Reay Road railway bridge on receiving information that some gangsters were planning to commit a dacoity in the area.
The arrested have been identified as Hanif Surve, Ibrahim Sheikh, Abdul Khan, Irshan Pathan, Karam Pathan and Gulamali Sheikh.
www.expressindia.com /ie/daily/19991005/ige05075p.html   (169 words)

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