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Space shortage to rehabilitate PAPs; 20 market buildings of BMC rented to departmentsSubscriber Only
October 09, 2017 02:25 IST
The recent data of the BMC’s Markets department has revealed that of the 91 markets across the city meant to rehabilitate commercial PAPs, 20 were being used by other agencies as their respective offices.
Mon, Oct 09, 2017
BMC initiative under criticism: Tablets elude Class IX students of civic schoolsSubscriber Only
October 07, 2017 03:27 IST
It has been over four months since schools reopened after summer break, but Class IX students have been forced to revert to carrying large school bags and multiple textbooks.
Sat, Oct 07, 2017
Short-staffed, cannot check all properties in a year: BMC officialsSubscriber Only
October 07, 2017 03:07 IST
Earlier this month, senior civic officials decided to conduct a lottery instead, they added. Meanwhile, employees said the reshuffle was uncalled for as the property tax wing was already short-staffed and overburdened.
Sat, Oct 07, 2017Mosquito Breeding: BMC moves court against 637 premisesSubscriber Only
October 05, 2017 04:31 IST
The BMC has collected Rs 22 lakh in fines from 11,237 households and commercial structures that were found to have not prevented mosquito breeding on the premises.
Thu, Oct 05, 2017BMC online property tax collection: Software glitches lead to complaints, Rs 7,000 crore locked up in disputesSubscriber Only
October 03, 2017 00:44 IST
After the civic body migrated from the rateable value-based system to the more scientific system based on capital values of properties, tax revenue to the tune of Rs 7,000 crore is locked in disputes and litigation.
Tue, Oct 03, 2017BMC changes rehabilitation policy, to compensate commercial project-affected people financiallySubscriber Only
September 29, 2017 04:40 IST
Deputy Municipal Commissioner Ranjit Dhakane, said, “Most of the PAPs especially owners of commercial structures are not willing to move from their original location to alternative places offered. They often complain loss in business.”
Fri, Sep 29, 2017
Schools run by Civic body: Congress, NCP criticise BMC for ‘poor quality’ suppliesSubscriber Only
September 28, 2017 11:39 IST
In 2015, Municipal Commissioner Ajoy Mehta had mooted the direct cash transfer option after the civic body repeatedly failed to provide the 27 free items before the beginning of the academic year.
Thu, Sep 28, 2017
Getting in and out of trains to sell bracelets at 86: ‘It’s my lifeline’Subscriber Only
September 27, 2017 03:23 IST
Kamalaben Mehta is often seen saying this to woman passengers in local trains. At age 86, Mehta prefers to work than stay at home. For the last six decades, the octogenarian has been boarding trains between Vile Parle and Nallasopara in the afternoon, selling beaded bracelets.
Wed, Sep 27, 2017
Underground parking: BMC to appoint consultant to conduct feasibility studySubscriber Only
September 26, 2017 02:46 IST
Civic body proposes architect Hafeez Contractor’s name
Tue, Sep 26, 2017
Archaeological relics mistaken for deities: researchersSubscriber Only
September 25, 2017 06:31 IST
The six teams of archaeologists said that misconception and misidentification of ancient stone figures, structures, relics and antiquities among locals was a common and recurring feature of their findings.
Mon, Sep 25, 2017
Dr Deepak Amarapurkar’s death: BMC report blames six for opening manholeSubscriber Only
September 23, 2017 02:22 IST
According to BMC officials, most locals of the area where the incident took place spoke to news channels but refused to give an official statement to BMC officials.
Sat, Sep 23, 20171.59 lakh buildings to get BMC notices for structural auditSubscriber Only
September 22, 2017 02:59 IST
A structural audit is mandatory for any building which is more than 30 years old.
Fri, Sep 22, 2017
Rain fails to take sheen off NavratriSubscriber Only
September 21, 2017 02:10 IST
Show must go on, say singers, artistes and Garba enthusiasts
Thu, Sep 21, 2017
Wiser after August 29 deluge: Shantidwar society residents park cars on high groundSubscriber Only
September 21, 2017 02:03 IST
In the August 29 flooding, areas like Shantivan, Shantidwar and Shrikrishna complex in Borivali east were under eight feet-deep water
Thu, Sep 21, 2017
Bandra church space reserved for playground, trust protestsSubscriber Only
September 20, 2017 02:45 IST
‘Discrepancies’ in the Development Plan (DP) reservations continue to haunt many. This time, the trust of the Mount Mary Basilica in Bandra, a grade II heritage structure, has complained that the iconic staircase of the church and an open space outside have been reserved as playground and recreation ground in the DP 2034. The church […]
Wed, Sep 20, 2017
Thousands of fish die in lake, wash ashore near Trimbakeshwar shrineSubscriber Only
September 19, 2017 04:55 IST
Shrine trustees, suspecting overfeeding of bread by tourists and pollution to be the reason for the fish dying, have given a written complaint to the local police.
Tue, Sep 19, 2017
Renovated at Rs 28 crore, Kalidas Natyamandir yet to stage showsSubscriber Only
September 18, 2017 03:09 IST
BMC-Brihanmumbai Krida and Lalitkala Pratishthan tussle stalls reopening
Mon, Sep 18, 2017
Conserving heritage: Neglected, cannons across forts in state to be mapped, preservedSubscriber Only
September 18, 2017 02:30 IST
Data related to cannons, their typography and geographical positions at Padmadurg, Murud-Janjira and Daulatabad has already been compiled
Mon, Sep 18, 2017
After Salsette Project, Archaeologists demand ‘Museum of History of Bombay’Subscriber Only
September 17, 2017 00:57 IST
Supervised by the Centre of Extra Mutual Studies (CEMS), Mumbai University, and Sathaye College, a first-ever systematic and extensive exploration drive was conducted in the Salsette region by five teams
Sun, Sep 17, 2017
Antarchakshu 2017 to focus on autism, learning disabilitiesSubscriber Only
September 15, 2017 08:07 IST
Aiming to sensitise people, ‘Antarchakshu — The Eye Within’, an annual event organised by the Xavier’s Resource Centre for the Visually Challenged (XRCVC), St Xavier’s College, will focus on autism and learning disabilities this year.
Fri, Sep 15, 2017
Ryan schools across Mumbai step up securitySubscriber Only
September 14, 2017 01:44 IST
The murder and the criticism have now prompted the administration across Ryan Group of Schools in Mumbai to beef up safety measures.
Thu, Sep 14, 2017
Less than a fortnight after Hussaini Manzil Collapse: Residents of vacated buildings are backSubscriber Only
September 12, 2017 03:10 IST
The tribunal had declared both properties illegally acquired and approved their takeover under the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of property) Act (SAFEMA), 1976.
Tue, Sep 12, 2017Tax rebate proposed once again for societies adopting green measures in MumbaiSubscriber Only
September 11, 2017 04:50 IST
Vile Parle corporator Abhijeet Samant has proposed the rebate for societies practising rain water harvesting or waste segregation. The civic body has claimed that the process of framing a policy to provide such incentives is underway.
Mon, Sep 11, 2017
This man has a solution to open manholesSubscriber Only
September 08, 2017 01:33 IST
Kadam is now planning to add two new protection features to the grid cover he had made. He feels that steps need to be taken to prevent iron grid covers from being stolen, as they have a resale value.
Fri, Sep 08, 2017Mixing debris with waste: BMC files complaints against 7 garbage contractorsSubscriber Only
September 02, 2017 04:16 IST
According to additional commissioner, Vijay Singhal, the civic body had received information about several dumpers bringing in solid waste with debris or construction waste to show increased weight of garbage.
Sat, Sep 02, 2017Journalism of Courage
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