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Politics in the sky,BMC turns blind eyeSubscriber Only
October 03, 2012 03:24 IST
Look up in Mumbai and chances are you may not see the sky but an ugly,illegal hoarding with small and big politicians looking down from it.
Wed, Oct 03, 2012BMC to import new snorkel to combat fires in high-risesSubscriber Only
September 28, 2012 03:53 IST
To contain blazes in high-rises,the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation fire department will soon acquire a 90-metre hydraulic platform fire engine.
Fri, Sep 28, 2012ISKCON to provide khichdi to BMC schoolsSubscriber Only
September 28, 2012 02:27 IST
Citing quality concern,BMC has decided to discontinue supply of khichdi by women self-help groups to municipal schools under the midday meal scheme.
Fri, Sep 28, 2012Revamped Borivali garden to become place to beSubscriber Only
September 28, 2012 00:11 IST
Theres good news for citizens seeking open spaces.
Fri, Sep 28, 2012Versova garbage dump in for revampSubscriber Only
September 28, 2012 00:09 IST
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has decided to modernise the Versova garbage transfer station and will also set up a waste-to-energy plant at the refuse transit point soon.
Fri, Sep 28, 2012BMC mulls award for best councillorSubscriber Only
September 27, 2012 01:17 IST
In an effort to extol the virtue of actions speak louder than words,the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is now mulling an award for the best municipal councillor.
Thu, Sep 27, 2012ISKCON,Akshaya Patra to provide khichdi to BMC schoolsSubscriber Only
September 27, 2012 01:14 IST
Citing quality concern,BMC has decided to discontinue supply of khichdi by women self-help groups to municipal schools under the midday meal scheme.
Thu, Sep 27, 2012city anchor: Student team gives crumbling city forts a second chanceSubscriber Only
September 26, 2012 01:29 IST
Mumbais coastal forts in dire need of conservation now have a helping hand.
Wed, Sep 26, 2012Civic school students yet to get uniforms,shoesSubscriber Only
September 24, 2012 03:33 IST
Over three months into the new academic year for 2012-13,civic school students are yet to get uniforms and shoes.
Mon, Sep 24, 201290 posts lying vacant in state police forceSubscriber Only
September 24, 2012 00:56 IST
Among urban police commissionerates,the Thane Police,the Navi Mumbai Police and the Pune Police fare the best.
Mon, Sep 24, 2012BMC appeals against HC order to pay Rs 50-cr bonus to workersSubscriber Only
September 23, 2012 02:12 IST
BMC challenged on Friday a Bombay High Court verdict asking it to cough up Rs 50 crore as collective bonus to 40,000 employees.
Sun, Sep 23, 2012JustBCause We CareSubscriber Only
September 16, 2012 01:54 IST
Event during Bandra Fair for disadvantaged kids has its genesis in 1984 group of St Xaviers sophomores.
Sun, Sep 16, 2012
Working the delugeSubscriber Only
September 16, 2012 01:50 IST
Tanaji Kumbhar pumps out rainwater from the waterlogged roads to keep Mumbai running during its infamous monsoons
Sun, Sep 16, 2012Heritage houses fundamental questionsSubscriber Only
September 11, 2012 02:19 IST
The revised list of proposed heritage sites in the city has met with stiff political opposition in the past few weeks. But owners of the private heritage structures have remained largely silent. They are caught between the want to preserve personal heritage and the need to redevelop properties for practical reasons. They view the categorisation indignantly,still struggling to understand what value their homes add to Mumbais heritage. Alison Saldanha speaks with owners of two such old properties who have little or no faith in the proposed incentives. In fact,they see the heritage tag as an infringement on fundamental rights.
Tue, Sep 11, 2012September Garden set to bring nostalgia back to Bandra fairSubscriber Only
September 11, 2012 01:14 IST
Soap bubbles float around you as the aroma of fresh halwa wafts across the Mount Carmel Church grounds,Bandra.
Tue, Sep 11, 2012Heritage houses fundamental questionsSubscriber Only
September 10, 2012 00:20 IST
The revised list of proposed heritage sites in the city has met with stiff political opposition in the past few weeks. But owners of the private heritage structures have remained largely silent. They are caught between the want to preserve personal heritage and the need to redevelop properties for practical reasons. They view the categorisation indignantly,still struggling to understand what value their homes add to Mumbais heritage. Alison Saldanha speaks with owners of two such old properties who have little or no faith in the proposed incentives. In fact,they see the heritage tag as an infringement on fundamental rights.
Mon, Sep 10, 2012He screamed whenever Ajmal Kasabs picture came on TVSubscriber Only
August 30, 2012 06:00 IST
On the evening of November 26,2008,four-year-old Neeraj Waghela was at home with his father in a chawl near Azad Maidan,watching India play England in Cuttack on TV.
Thu, Aug 30, 2012To disrupt BMC house,corporators hardly need a reasonSubscriber Only
August 29, 2012 04:25 IST
When Additonal Municipal Commissioner (AMC) Aseem Gupta stepped out from the civic administrations general body meeting for a few minutes,little did he know that pandemonium would break loose in the BMC house.
Wed, Aug 29, 2012Corporators give BMC a taste of mid-day meal khichdiSubscriber Only
August 28, 2012 03:35 IST
The humble khichdi roused strong sentiments at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporations general body meeting on Monday when corporators made a 90-minute meal over the quality of food served under the mid-day meal scheme.
Tue, Aug 28, 2012
MHCC mulls tax sops for owners who conserve heritage buildingsSubscriber Only
August 27, 2012 03:27 IST
To encourage private owners and tenants to conserve and maintain heritage structures,the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporations Mumbai Heritage Conservation Committee (MHCC) has recommended that the state government extend financial incentives,such as tax benefits and concessional interest rate on loans,to such properties.
Mon, Aug 27, 2012
UN title in sight for Oval MaidanSubscriber Only
August 26, 2012 03:02 IST
A project to nominate the Oval Maidan precinct as a UNESCO world heritage site finally gained momentum after receiving an approval for financial support from the MMRDA.
Sun, Aug 26, 2012Civic body to begin tree census from next weekSubscriber Only
August 24, 2012 04:02 IST
After a gap of four years,a census on the number of trees in the city will be conducted by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporations gardens department starting next week.
Fri, Aug 24, 2012Illegal parking rampant,eve-teasing & traffic woes mountSubscriber Only
August 20, 2012 01:57 IST
In one of the safest metros in the country,around 8 pm everyday,Archana Pujari,returns from work to her hostel in Kurla.
Mon, Aug 20, 2012city anchor: State govt mulls aerial photography,GPS to map historical sitesSubscriber Only
August 16, 2012 02:08 IST
The state government,as part of its master plan for preservation of historical sites,may soon use aerial photography and GPS technology to map and maintain visual documentation.
Thu, Aug 16, 2012BMC,Ganesh mandals to bat for girl childSubscriber Only
August 16, 2012 01:26 IST
In a move to combat female foeticide and promote the girl child,the BMCs Public Health Department will work in tandem with Ganpati mandals in the city.
Thu, Aug 16, 2012Journalism of Courage
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