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Octroi employees move courts over transfer to other deptsSubscriber Only
September 27, 2017 02:23 IST
In the petitions filed by the employees with the Industrial Court and the Bombay High Court, they have also opposed the lottery system used by the BMC to choose who will remain in the assessment and collection department and who will be transferred to other departments.
Wed, Sep 27, 2017
Bengal Club: Idols at Shivaji Park, stalls at Krida BhavanSubscriber Only
September 26, 2017 02:40 IST
For their 82nd Durga Puja, members of the club had approached the G North ward office for permission to set up the stalls at the Krida Bhavan.
Tue, Sep 26, 2017
Engineers stall BMC inquiry, demand copies of bills, receiptsSubscriber Only
September 25, 2017 06:02 IST
A similar delaying tactic was used last year in the Rs 150-crore drains de-silting scam by 22 tainted contractors, who were later blacklisted.
Mon, Sep 25, 2017
Lighthouses near Mumbai may soon become tourist destinationsSubscriber Only
September 24, 2017 04:23 IST
The MbPT has proposed to construct a deck measuring 900 square metre around the lighthouse with a width ranging between 4.5 and 10 metres so that tourists can have a good view of the lighthouse and the sea.
Sun, Sep 24, 2017
MahaRERA to hold hearings from Nagpur, Pune as wellSubscriber Only
September 22, 2017 03:55 IST
RERA officials pointed out that while majority of the cases have been submitted by homebuyers against promoters, some complaints have been filed by promoters against another promoter or even by a contractor.
Fri, Sep 22, 2017
Lessons from August 29: Inter-agency coordination improves; IMD blamed for ‘inaccurate prediction’Subscriber Only
September 21, 2017 03:01 IST
The BMC’s internal report after August 29 had pointed to this lack of coordination
Thu, Sep 21, 2017
August 29 deluge: From IMD to BEST, civic body blames allSubscriber Only
September 19, 2017 03:13 IST
An internal report filed by the disaster management department has charted lapses by other agencies including, the IMD, BEST, traffic police, Reliance Energy and Central Railways as well as offered suggestions.
Tue, Sep 19, 2017
BMC shows photos, videos of past cave-ins to convince people to vacate unsafe housesSubscriber Only
September 18, 2017 02:45 IST
According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), there are 642 dilapidated buildings in the city, of which only 22 have been demolished so far
Mon, Sep 18, 2017
Coming up, a Bollywood theme park in Karjat by DecemberSubscriber Only
September 17, 2017 01:12 IST
Noted art director Nitin Desai came up with the plan of creating a Bollywood theme park, which will come up on a 44-acre plot that currently houses the 15-year-old Nitin Desai Studios in Karjat
Sun, Sep 17, 2017
Marathon organiser approaches Bombay HC over BMC’s ‘outstanding fee’ issueSubscriber Only
September 17, 2017 00:27 IST
While the BMC allowed the event to take place, after conducting a hearing with organisers, it waived the security deposit and instructed them to pay a reduced fee of Rs 2.74 crore towards advertisement charges and ground rent, calculated as monthly charges
Sun, Sep 17, 2017
Death of Dr Amarapurkar: BMC’s response to PIL has no explanationSubscriber Only
September 15, 2017 08:05 IST
Officials in the BMC’s legal department said affidavits had been filed by six departments, storm water drains (SWD), sewerage operations, disaster management, ward office, fire brigade and one by the executive health officer.
Fri, Sep 15, 2017BMC likely to lower first instalment if builders agreed to higher interest rateSubscriber Only
September 14, 2017 03:24 IST
MCHI-CREDAI requested Municipal Commissioner to lower first instalment to 10% of total payment.
Thu, Sep 14, 2017
Lodha Group refunds booking fee after buyer complains to RERASubscriber Only
September 13, 2017 02:31 IST
The buyer had sought the refund after finding ‘discrepancies’ in a 2BHK offer
Wed, Sep 13, 2017
Mixing debris with garbage: Civic body files police complaints against 10 garbage contractorsSubscriber Only
September 12, 2017 02:57 IST
In an effort to meet the deadline of September 30 given by the Bombay High Court, officials from the SWM department have taken up extensive measures to ensure that the overall waste output of the city reduces.
Tue, Sep 12, 2017
Marine Drive precinct: BJP MLA to meet residents who want redevelopmentSubscriber Only
September 12, 2017 02:13 IST
The BMC’s guidelines pertain to the maximum height permissible for redeveloped buildings, which the Federation has opposed in the Supreme Court.
Tue, Sep 12, 2017
Pilot project on BMC’s new parking policy yet to take offSubscriber Only
September 11, 2017 05:17 IST
The parking policy, that was drafted more than two years ago and then stayed by the state government when residents’ associations approached the government, involves a system of differential rates for different parts of the city.
Mon, Sep 11, 2017
Mayor bungalow: State proposes change of reservation to Thackeray Memorial in current DPSubscriber Only
September 09, 2017 06:19 IST
Invites suggestions, objections regarding change of reservation in the next one month
Sat, Sep 09, 2017Goregaon-Mulund Link Road: Now, a box tunnel under Film City to connect tunnel under SGNPSubscriber Only
September 08, 2017 02:06 IST
The BMC made the changes in the design after the Film City administration opposed the original plan on the ground that a busy road through the green belt would interfere with their plans for film sets.
Fri, Sep 08, 2017
Cessed buildings in Dongri: Locals meet minister, seek urgent repairsSubscriber Only
September 08, 2017 01:26 IST
Want repair funds hiked; owner of 100-yr-old building agrees to pay 50% cost
Fri, Sep 08, 2017
Choked drains: BMC blames Western Railway, Metro for 315 MM RainSubscriber Only
September 05, 2017 04:00 IST
On August 29, water-logging was reported in Parel, Elphinstone Road and Sion, among other places, possibly caused by blocked culverts along the railway line near Elphinstone Road station. Senior civic officials said the responsibility lies with the WR.
Fri, Sep 08, 2017Chandivali Building Collapse: Demolition contractor arrested, poclain machine owner abscondingSubscriber Only
September 04, 2017 02:18 IST
Seven people lost their lives and two others were injured after the eight-storey Crystal Business Park collapsed on August 26. The structure was being demolished since January.
Mon, Sep 04, 2017
Ganpati Visarjan: Mayor orders shifting of pond from his bungalow over ‘security threat’Subscriber Only
September 04, 2017 01:09 IST
Residents say poor management, overcrowding at new venue Krida Bhawan
Mon, Sep 04, 2017
Food & spice tours are the new tourist attractionSubscriber Only
September 03, 2017 03:49 IST
After the walk through the market, they are taken to the homes of local residents where they learn the use and significance of spices and also help in cooking some of the dishes on the menu.
Sun, Sep 03, 2017
A hectic day for a lifeguardSubscriber Only
August 31, 2017 03:18 IST
“When people bring their idols they insist on taking it into the sea. But we cannot allow them to do so and sometimes arguments break out. It’s all part of the festive season,” he said.
Thu, Aug 31, 2017
Mumbai: 9,600 MT garbage collected; civic chief says 28,000 people at workSubscriber Only
August 31, 2017 02:24 IST
The worst-hit areas were LBS Road in Kurla where sludge caused by the overflowing water of the Mithi river made the road slippery and a risky ride for two-wheelers.
Thu, Aug 31, 2017Journalism of Courage
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