May 10, 2020 2:26 am
After cases started being detected in Dharavi and other slum pockets of Mumbai, the sheer population density of these areas has sparked fears of community transmission. In Dharavi alone, there are 833 cases including 27 deaths, with roughly
March 22, 2020 3:47 am
The civic chief said that OPDs dealing with cough, fever and cold cases would run round the clock at civic hospitals while all suspected COVID-19 cases would be directed to Kasturba Hospital and other designated hospitals.
February 26, 2018 5:09 am
Municipal Commissioner P Velrasu talks about how the twin towns are on their way to getting smarter and how the corporation is looking for ways to tackle the “mammoth task” of cracking down on illegal constructions.
February 17, 2014 1:13 am
Move comes after a spate of building collapses last year. Builders, however, say the plan is not foolproof
February 10, 2014 2:08 am
Civic officials said the BMC has been giving subsidies worth Rs 1,200 crore for slums and non-slum domestic users.
December 31, 2013 12:52 am
Write to state claiming their names wrongly dragged in the matter
December 27, 2013 12:41 am
The new hoarding policy approved by Municipal Commissioner Sitaram Kunte in the first week of December has run foul with corporators.
November 22, 2013 12:33 am
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) continues to sit on a proposal to acquire specialised fire engines that can easily combat fires in slum networks.
October 29, 2013 3:09 am
The proposal,which came to the BMC on October 23 from MCA vice-president Ravi Sawant,was tabled in the house.


