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Civic body plans survey to restore all Grade I heritage milestonesSubscriber Only
August 09, 2017 03:42 IST
The list of protected heritage structures, said to have been built before the 1830s, has 15 such milestones located from Horniman Circle to Sion
Wed, Aug 09, 2017
1,600 workers to be made permanent staff: Civic body says less than 200 have valid documentsSubscriber Only
August 08, 2017 04:27 IST
The document verification of the 1,600 workers of the solid waste management department was carried out last month by a three-member panel headed by deputy municipal commissioner Vijay Balamwar.
Tue, Aug 08, 2017
Shiv Sena’s proposal of property tax waiver to cost BMC Rs 600 croreSubscriber Only
August 07, 2017 03:08 IST
The BMC is likely to incur a loss of Rs 340 crore on property tax collected from houses measuring 500 square feet. The 60 percent concession on on houses between 500-700 square feet is expected to set the collection back by another Rs 257 crore.
Mon, Aug 07, 2017
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation widens Azad Maidan gate for ‘biggest’ Maratha rally on August 9Subscriber Only
August 07, 2017 01:50 IST
In a first, the BMC is widening the entrance of the historical Azad Maidan by 30 feet. Authorities fear the venue might not be able to accommodate many protesters, and hence, the BMC will use the adjoining Bombay Gymkhana ground too for the rally.
Mon, Aug 07, 2017
Mumbai: BMC catches dumpers mixing solid waste with debris to show higher weightSubscriber Only
August 06, 2017 03:24 IST
Civic officials from the Solid Waste Management (SWM) department said that the decision to film them without their knowledge was taken amid rumours of garbage vehicles dumping solid waste mixed with debris.
Sun, Aug 06, 2017
Police hunt for CCTV recorder in debris of Ghatkopar buildingSubscriber Only
August 05, 2017 01:52 IST
Sunil Shitap had installed CCTV cameras in his nursing home
Sat, Aug 05, 2017
CRZ nod for Malad STP; forest clearance, framing of discharge norms awaitedSubscriber Only
August 04, 2017 03:29 IST
The BMC will also have to devote 2 per cent of the project cost to conserve marine and coastal biodiversity, a report on which will have to be submitted to the MCZMA every six months.
Fri, Aug 04, 2017
After Mayor declines: Two IAS officers vie for Byculla bungalowSubscriber Only
July 31, 2017 04:23 IST
Rejecting mayor’s demand for two Malabar Hill homes, BMC offers him choices in suburbs; ready to build new bungalow
Mon, Jul 31, 2017Goregaon-Mulund Link Road project: BMC decision to add three interchanges will increase cost by Rs 500 croreSubscriber Only
July 29, 2017 02:40 IST
Officials said one of the addition will be a flyover above LBS Road and direct the traffic towards Nahur Road over bridge that is currently is getting in the way of the metro bridge planned in the same area.
Sat, Jul 29, 2017
Ghatkopar building collapse: Civic body to appoint independent engineer to test building debrisSubscriber Only
July 28, 2017 13:19 IST
Residents’ version to be included in inquiry report
Fri, Jul 28, 2017
Despite eviction notices: People continue to live in 498 ‘dangerous’ buildingsSubscriber Only
July 28, 2017 01:32 IST
According to municipal officials, there are currently 626 buildings in the ‘dangerous’ category, with 498 of them still being occupied despite the residents having been served notices of eviction.
Fri, Jul 28, 2017
Ghatkopar building collapse: After 15-hour ordeal, the last man alive — Rajesh DoshiSubscriber Only
July 27, 2017 05:04 IST
“Patte ke mahal ki tarah mere saamne mera ghar toota (I saw my flat collapse like a pack of cards),” recollects Rajesh Doshi, as he nurses his injured foot in Shantiniketan Hospital.
Thu, Jul 27, 2017
28 pulled out in 31-hour rescue operation by NDRF, firemenSubscriber Only
July 27, 2017 04:49 IST
The officials took the longest amount of time to bring out Doshi who called his son from under the debris to cry out for help.
Thu, Jul 27, 2017
Getting response from single bidder, BMC revises norms for debris plantSubscriber Only
July 25, 2017 04:27 IST
Officials from the SWM department however, said that contractors were not happy with many of the conditions in the tender and only one bidder responded to the advertisements.
Tue, Jul 25, 2017
More tree-fall complaints keep BMC on its toesSubscriber Only
July 25, 2017 02:23 IST
The city had received heavy rainfall last year too and owing to the instances of trees and branches falling, 26 people were injured and three died over the course of four months.
Tue, Jul 25, 2017
RJ Malishka Mendosa: Social harassment to road safety, she has taken up various issuesSubscriber Only
July 23, 2017 02:46 IST
A flood of support has emerged on social media for RJ Malishka Mendosa’s views and for her right to parody the municipality.
Sun, Jul 23, 2017
Plugging Potholes in Mumbai: Imported material to be used for repairsSubscriber Only
July 19, 2017 03:03 IST
Around 38 tonne of pothole mix, which cost BMC around Rs 70 lakh, was shipped from Austria and Israel
Wed, Jul 19, 2017Mumbai: BMC starts razing four illegal floors of 16-storey buildingSubscriber Only
July 19, 2017 00:40 IST
Civic officials said residents were yet to move out of the flats on the illegal floors. Sharad Ughade, assistant municipal commissioner, H-West ward, said on humanitarian grounds, the BMC had issued them notices to give them time to shift their belongings.
Wed, Jul 19, 2017Cemetery in A ward delayed by Metro workSubscriber Only
July 18, 2017 01:47 IST
The need for a cemetery was recently voiced by local BJP corporator Makarand Narwekar, who has written to the municipal commissioner Ajoy Mehta and the assistant municipal commissioner Kiran Dighavkar asking for an alternate site for the cemetery.
Tue, Jul 18, 2017BMC to cover major nullahs to prevent dumping of garbageSubscriber Only
July 17, 2017 00:50 IST
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will start the process of covering Pancholia and Nanepada nullahs with polycarbonate sheets.
Mon, Jul 17, 2017Coastal Road tunnel: BMC plans advanced ventilation, fire safetySubscriber Only
July 15, 2017 09:52 IST
The tunnel is one of three sections of the South phase, which starts from the Princess Street flyover till the Worli sea link, a stretch of 9.98km, and will help decongest traffic at Haji Ali junction, Pedder Road and Breach Candy.
Sat, Jul 15, 2017
Show cause notices to 4 officials for ‘conniving’ with garbage contractorSubscriber Only
July 12, 2017 03:34 IST
Even though the notices had been sent out on July 3, none of the officials submitted their replies and members of the committee said that a reminder notice will be issued to them on Wednesday.
Wed, Jul 12, 2017
Hotels, restaurants, educational institutions take up new initiatives to process wet wasteSubscriber Only
July 10, 2017 05:20 IST
Hotels and restaurants produce a much higher quantity of waste daily and their involvement in processing waste at the site removes a significant portion of the wet waste transported to the city’s overflowing dumping grounds.
Mon, Jul 10, 2017BMC starts verification process of conservancy workersSubscriber Only
July 09, 2017 05:36 IST
3-member panel was set up to check credentials of 2,700 workers before they are appointed as permanent staffers
Sun, Jul 09, 2017
Shiv Sena’s property tax waiver proposal: Parties united in their support but civic officials yet to take a standSubscriber Only
July 09, 2017 05:14 IST
Civic officials pointed out that while the majority of the city’s taxpayers fall within the category of properties measuring up to 500 square feet, the taxes collected from them comprise a small percentage of the total revenue generated by property tax.
Sun, Jul 09, 2017Journalism of Courage
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