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Deonar fire: BMC’s counter-claim from contractor is over Rs 1,000 croreSubscriber Only
October 25, 2017 00:34 IST
Barring the cost of dousing the fire that broke out at the ground last year, the BMC will demand a compensation of over Rs 700 crore for the loss of income caused by the Bombay High Court’s ban on new constructions.
Wed, Oct 25, 2017
Confusion over renewal of Mumbai Police Gymkhana lease agreementSubscriber Only
October 24, 2017 01:56 IST
Collectorate officials said while all other gymkhanas have prior lease agreements and have been paying a certain amount as rent every year, the Police Gymkhana was the only one which has not paid any rent to the collector since its inception.
Tue, Oct 24, 2017
Hawker removal: A long term solution is not possible until Town Vending Committee formed, says BMCSubscriber Only
October 23, 2017 01:26 IST
Senior civic officials said removal of illegal hawkers was a continuous process and the problem could only be resolved once hawkers were given designated areas.
Mon, Oct 23, 2017
BMC, Railways plan to meet regularly for better coordinationSubscriber Only
October 22, 2017 06:29 IST
Based on an analysis of the August 29 floods in the city, officials at the Storm Water Drains (SWD) Department had sent a list of 29 proposals to the Railways pertaining to culverts that needed to be either widened or cleaned.
Sun, Oct 22, 2017Soon, more quick response vehicles and fire bikes for rescue operations in MumbaiSubscriber Only
October 20, 2017 00:23 IST
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation will also purchase 20 fire bikes that can navigate narrow lanes, especially in congested areas, and reach the site before a fire engine can arrive.
Fri, Oct 20, 2017
At least seven months more before Bubble may finally get a mate at Byculla ZooSubscriber Only
October 19, 2017 00:17 IST
Byculla zoo may get three more penguins after clearances from govt agencies
Thu, Oct 19, 2017
Diwali deals for real estate projects: free flat, gold, golf club membershipSubscriber Only
October 18, 2017 01:44 IST
Other developers like Sai Estates have come up with a variety of offers for their projects in Kandivali and Chembur. For instance, if buyers purchase three flats (of any size) in their project in Kandivali, one flat would be given free of cost
Wed, Oct 18, 2017Centre to grant 50 per cent cost to BMC, bid date to be extendedSubscriber Only
October 17, 2017 02:50 IST
“The Central government has given its approval and the Deonar project is the only one to be selected from across the country. The project now has the endorsement of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan," said Additional Municipal Commissioner Sanjay Mukherjee
Tue, Oct 17, 2017
Mumbai: Potholes remain in BMC area, imported filling material exhaustedSubscriber Only
October 16, 2017 02:50 IST
Two kinds of pothole filling material - Smart Fill from Israel and Midas Touch from Austria — were imported at a cost of Rs 70 lakh
Mon, Oct 16, 2017
Mumbai: East-west subways at centre of BMC’s new flood preparedness planSubscriber Only
October 16, 2017 02:40 IST
Civic body has renewed efforts to acquire land for Mahul and Mogra stormwater pumping stations
Mon, Oct 16, 2017
BMC may help PCMC in drafting revised Development PlanSubscriber Only
October 11, 2017 04:12 IST
Civic officials from the Development Plan department said that around three months ago, the administration decided to set up an institute in the city for staff members of other urban local bodies where classes will be held on various aspects of a municipal corporation.
Wed, Oct 11, 2017
BMC to take up work on 1,200 roads, 73 junctions in MumbaiSubscriber Only
October 08, 2017 04:40 IST
Poor condition of the city roads came under the scanner after findings of the Rs 2,000 crore roads scam probe pointed at anomalies that had led to blacklisting of several contractors and a departmental inquiry against engineers from the Roads Department.
Sun, Oct 08, 2017
Tourist Spot: Fifty kinds of vada pav in food fest next month in MumbaiSubscriber Only
October 08, 2017 04:29 IST
The food festival will also have other events, including music shows, dance performances and a fashion show for senior citizens. The event, organised by Wexpress Media, has a good intention behind it.
Sun, Oct 08, 2017
Marine Drive beautification: BMC to take stepsSubscriber Only
October 06, 2017 01:27 IST
Few measures include planting hedges on railings, from NCPA to Tambe Chowk, removal of a defunct pipeline near the Princess Street Flyover and leveling of the road.
Fri, Oct 06, 2017Mumbai: Establishments which generate waste in bulk to get extensionSubscriber Only
October 05, 2017 05:00 IST
While the BMC had earlier threatened discontinue collection of solid waste from these premises, ward officials will now conduct visits to each of them and inquire about the reason for non-compliance.
Thu, Oct 05, 2017
Home buyers angry with over six-year delay in project in MumbaiSubscriber Only
October 04, 2017 00:52 IST
“In our complaint to the RERA, we have demanded that the builders give us compensation because of the delay and draft registration agreements with all of us. We are also planning to approach the Bombay High Court for the same,” a buyer said.
Wed, Oct 04, 2017Tansa pipeline project in Mumbai: Encroachments in three wards yet to be removed, work on cycle track beginsSubscriber Only
October 03, 2017 00:46 IST
In a handful of other localities, slum dwellers who were evicted from near the pipeline have rebuilt shanties at the site
Tue, Oct 03, 2017To ensure Mumbai remains open defecation free, BMC’s clean-up marshals to now cover slums tooSubscriber Only
October 02, 2017 03:57 IST
Officials from the department pointed out that while the minimum number of marshals per ward would remain 30, in wards with a higher slum population, agencies would have to provide more staff.
Mon, Oct 02, 2017
Heritage walk with a taste of Maharashtrian cultureSubscriber Only
October 01, 2017 04:39 IST
The initiative of conducting a heritage walk was taken up last year and 3,000 people from different age groups, including tourists, students and corporate groups participated.
Sun, Oct 01, 2017
Elphinstone Road Station stampede: Need better railway infrastructure, not bullet train, say Shiv Sena, Congress leadersSubscriber Only
September 30, 2017 03:25 IST
Questioning the need for the bullet train project, senior Sena leader and Industries Minister Subhash Desai said: “Instead of a bullet train, important railway works should be taken up on priority."
Sat, Sep 30, 2017
Elphinstone road stampede: Some were headed to work, others out shoppingSubscriber Only
September 30, 2017 02:54 IST
Two employees of the Maharashtra Labour Welfare Board, Shraddha Kishor Warpe (24) and Meena Walhekar (34), were walking towards the office together. Their bodies were found after the crowd cleared.
Sat, Sep 30, 2017
Elphinstone Road stampede: Residents of Lower Parel Railway Colony first to provide assistanceSubscriber Only
September 30, 2017 02:22 IST
Elphinstone Road station stampede: "I and a few others dragged some bodies out. A lot of people were banging on the tin sheets so we borrowed a hammer from the building residents and tore open the sheet. When we removed the sheet, we found people’s heads were stuck under the railing and others were stepping on them."
Sat, Sep 30, 2017
Mumbai horror: At least 22 dead, 39 injured in rush hour stampede at Elphinstone foot overbridgeSubscriber Only
September 29, 2017 22:06 IST
Elphinstone stampede: Commuters who witnessed the incident said the staircase of the FOB saw a sudden rush of commuters, leaving no space for movement and bringing pedestrian movement to a standstill.
Sat, Sep 30, 2017
Customs seize 38 kg of gold at Mumbai portSubscriber Only
September 28, 2017 00:42 IST
“This is one of the biggest interceptions of gold in India in the recent past. We usually do not see this quantity of gold coming in at one time. The matter is under investigation now,” said a senior customs official.
Thu, Sep 28, 2017
To avert another August 29 deluge: BMC to implement long, short-term suggestionsSubscriber Only
September 28, 2017 00:33 IST
Civic body proposes King’s Circle and Sion Hospital flyovers be connected with elevated road for heavy vehicles
Thu, Sep 28, 2017Journalism of Courage
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