Alison Saldanha
Correspondent
Six firms apply for waste processing plants
In November last year, over 30 firms and consortia had evinced interest in the BMC’s initial EOI.
Probe team flags ‘lapses’ in fire-fighting systems
The fire brigade, however, maintained that there were no lapses in the operation.
BMC wants to increase Rs 5-lakh limit on contracts
Party leaders of the civic body are mulling the possibility of increasing the Rs 5 lakh limit for each work tender .
BMC plans BRTS on coastal road
The Rs 9,000-crore road project, proposed to run from Nariman Point to Kandivali, has been cleared by CM and BMC.
Fire brigade keen on setting up new fire alert monitoring system
The brigade plans to replace its current control centre with an automatic web-based system.
BMC chalks out new policy for tenants of dilapidated structures
The corporation will request tenants to peacefully vacate the dangerous structure and offer accommodation.
When it comes to the crunch, BMC is ready to hire 500 docs from private sector
BMC to employ the medical officers for upgradation of its trained manpower in the city’s peripheral municipal hospitals
Rooftop restaurants get civic chief’s nod, formal order coming soon
The rooftop restaurants will follow the same rules as other regular eateries for operational hours.
Flyover plan for Malad’s Uncles’ Kitchen junction
The traffic signal at this intersection has the second-longest signal cycle in Mumbai, running for 180 seconds at a stretch.
Meet the Campa Cola homeless: CEO to diamond merchant, MD to Editor
The Indian Express takes a closer look at 10 of the 89 illegal flat owners affected by the turn of events.
Face-off continues, FIR filed
Campa cola endgame BJP MP, Mayor try to transfer ‘ownership of plot’ to residents
Shut out, BMC vows to return today with police cover
After residents disallow BMC team entry, civic official tells residents they are already in contempt of Supreme Court
Multiple agencies in cold war leave key projects in deep freeze
At a time when Mumbai needs rapid infrastructure development, a disconnect between multiple agencies planning and executing works has left the city in the lurch.
Developers to provide accommodation till court decides on their legality: BMC
The civic body has introduced an amendment to the guidelines framed for dealing with residents of dangerous structures.
24-m cap for redevelopment of Chembur precinct
The report has been prepared by the MHCC-appointed Mumbai Metropolitan Region Heritage Conservation Society (MMR-HCS).
BMC to give flat owners 3 more days
The corporation has said if the residents refuse to hand over keys this time, they would enter the compound and start severing electricity and gas connections.
BMC prepares its demolition squad
To start issuing eviction notices to occupants of 96 illegal flats from today.
Current lake levels barely enough, will last only two months: BMC
Officials say the civic body is in the process of issuing tenders for cloud-seeding in anticipation of insufficient rainfall.
Norms flouted since ’90, but BMC dithered on action
The then civic chief had asked for the 1962 land lease to be cancelled on Aug 21, 1990.
Chaos rules the city roads
In a city that sees over 50,000 cars added each year on its roads, even a 15-minute roadblock due to shortage of parking space can lead to huge traffic snarls.
BMC wants keys of illegal flats deposited with it
The BMC administration said it would not send its demolition team to the compound on May 31, and will approach the Supreme Court (SC) if the residents of the flats do not hand over their keys by June 2.
2 years on, BMC revives GMLR project
In October 2013, the two agencies restarted discussions on the project.
Civic body to oppose move for surcharge on VAT instead of LBT
Currently, the civic body earns maximum revenue from octroi and collected over Rs 7,200 crore in 2013-14.
BMC plans to invite tenders for cloud seeding
In 2012, the city witnessed a slow start to the monsoon season, forcing the BMC to impose a 10 per cent water cut.
Civic body suggests new conditions for redevelopment
Under the current redevelopment scheme, buildings cannot be legally demolished without a commencement certificate.
A clean sweep in Modi wave
NOTA occupied the fifth position - 11,009 opted for it, representing 1.23 per cent of the vote share.
Bracing for the downpour
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation says that it is better prepared for monsoons this time.
BMC wants powers to evict residents of shaky bldgs
After evacuation, residents of such buildings will be given due accommodation in a newly constructed building.
Civic body may include aspects of caretaker clause in RG-PG policy
The extent of construction to be allowed on open public spaces under the new scheme is yet to be ascertained.
Game may be up for pvt players on public land
In the controversial caretaker policy, land was to be given to a caretaker on a minimum of 33-year lease.
BMC promises smooth drive by May 20
Additionally, by the May 20 deadline, all trenches dug up on roads for various utility agencies will be refilled.
There are tales to tell
An initiative by an American documentary filmmaker gives amateur writers and storytellers a chance to share their work in a public space.
BMC ropes in NGOs, corporates to start 100 pre-primary schools
The cost to run these schools for kindergarten students will be borne entirely by the institutions selected for the project.
‘I will bring in more investments for Mumbai’
We should upgrade the infrastructure,the local trains and stations. In the next rail budget, Mumbai should get the maximum allocation with sufficient funds for the suburban boards,said Poonam.
BMC panel to study building proposals
Technical Advisory Committee will be for the civic Development Plan department, will interpret the Development Control Regulations.
Hearings begin on plan to make Chembur Diamond Garden area heritage precinct
The proposed precinct has received over 160 suggestions and objections on the heritage tag that could make redevelopment unviable.
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