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‘Illegal Construction’: Yash Raj studios get BMC notice Subscriber Only
March 16, 2018 03:09 IST
According to officials of K west ward, the studio was using its parking zone in the basement for commercial purpose and storage. In addition, they had made several changes and modifications to the plan approved by the civic body, the officials said.
Fri, Mar 16, 2018
Aamchi Vasai: Stunts on streets to spread awareness on traffic rulesSubscriber Only
March 15, 2018 02:58 IST
An Aamchi Vasai volunteer walks up to the biker and crosses the road by stepping onto the footboards of bikes and bonnets of cars that have stopped at the signal, ducking under the forearms of bikers.
Thu, Mar 15, 2018
Drive against defaulters: BMC seals six more propertiesSubscriber Only
March 14, 2018 02:44 IST
According to a senior official from the BMC Assessment and Collection department, the property tax collected up to last week of February is around Rs. 3,820 crore as against the target of Rs 5,406 crore set for current financial year.
Wed, Mar 14, 2018BMC corporators to distribute jute, cloth bags in all wardsSubscriber Only
March 13, 2018 04:20 IST
The BMC, in its revised budget for 2018-19, has proposed a project of paper and cloth bag making, women self help groups will be assigned this project. The civic body had made a budgetary provision of Rs 10 lakh for this project
Tue, Mar 13, 2018Mumbai municipal body’s budget approvedSubscriber Only
March 12, 2018 01:22 IST
Additional budgetary provisions were also made to promote Marathi — a scholarship of Rs 1 lakh for those opting for a PhD in Marathi, and Rs 25 lakh for cultural events such as Marathi Sahitya Sammelan and Marathi Natya Sammelan.
Mon, Mar 12, 2018
Mumbai: Property tax worth Rs 5,094 crore locked in disputesSubscriber Only
March 11, 2018 10:35 IST
The BMC last week sealed seven residential and commercial properties in the city, including vacant plots owned by construction companies, a property owned by corporate company, a cinema hall, and properties belonging to residential societies.
Sun, Mar 11, 2018
Saving Marathi schools: School, NGOs, crowdfunding portal join handsSubscriber Only
March 11, 2018 10:29 IST
A Marathi medium school and several non-profit organisations in the city have come together to prevent closure of Marathi schools by creating awareness and crowd funding.
Sun, Mar 11, 2018
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation won’t engage blacklisted contractors for garbage collectionSubscriber Only
March 09, 2018 03:27 IST
Between August to October the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation reported about 39 instances involving ten garbage contractors for mixing debris in solid waste.
Fri, Mar 09, 2018
Soon, dedicated zones for women hawkers: BMCSubscriber Only
March 09, 2018 02:32 IST
BMC is in the process of implementing the policy, studying suggestions and objections it had received from the citizens last month on the pitches dedicated for hawking across the city. Only 1,700 people submitted objections and suggestions.
Fri, Mar 09, 2018
Notes from the Suburbs: In Nallasopara,‘Chhota Pakistan’ residents continue to fight a stigmaSubscriber Only
March 08, 2018 03:39 IST
After getting off at Nallasopara East station, names like Rashid Compound, Santosh Bhuvan or Gokhivare village are lost on autorickshaw drivers. But one mention of “Chhota Pakistan” and they will promptly guide people to share autorickshaws.
Thu, Mar 08, 2018Road scam: 13 engineers to appeal against punishmentSubscriber Only
March 07, 2018 04:20 IST
The inquiry committee headed by Deputy Municipal Commissioner Ramesh Bambale, in its report, had pinned down 100 engineers, detailing their roles in the scam and finally on January 6, 96 were awarded punishments, while four got reprieve.
Wed, Mar 07, 2018BMC plans to install back rake screens in five storm water pumping stationsSubscriber Only
February 13, 2018 02:43 IST
On August 29 last year, plastic carry bags and thermocol were found to have clogged pumping stations’ outfalls causing flooding in large parts of the city.
Tue, Feb 13, 2018BMC starts inspections after video shows hawkers hiding fruits, vegetables in drainSubscriber Only
February 11, 2018 05:26 IST
As soon as the matter came to light, BMC officials said they had conducted a crackdown on the hawkers, cleared the area and seized the items hidden in the manhole on Friday evening.
Sun, Feb 11, 2018
Sexual harassment case: Trustee rejoins school after getting bail, parents objectSubscriber Only
February 08, 2018 03:30 IST
Parents allege 57-year-old accused has told them to tell children he was wrongly accused
Thu, Feb 08, 2018BMC appoints new contractor to build Hancock bridgeSubscriber Only
February 08, 2018 01:57 IST
Work to be completed in a year
Thu, Feb 08, 2018
Housing societies yet to get ‘freehold’ tag in MumbaiSubscriber Only
February 07, 2018 02:18 IST
Delay in implementing govt’s promise ‘preventing residents from selling flats’
Wed, Feb 07, 2018Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation sets aside Rs 15 crore for veterinary servicesSubscriber Only
February 07, 2018 01:34 IST
This year, the civic body has taken a few initiatives for animals. One of this was an initiative to set up three crematoria exclusively for pets in the city, proposed by the BMC earlier this month at the standing committee.
Wed, Feb 07, 2018Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation move against pets in gardens irks citizensSubscriber Only
February 06, 2018 03:25 IST
Many parks are now also banning photography inside their premises. A garden in Malad west and Bhakti Park Garden in Wadala are some of the parks which has put up posters and boards at the entrance banning photography.
Tue, Feb 06, 2018
BMC presents budget of Rs 27,258 crore, 8.42 per cent higher than current fiscal outlaySubscriber Only
February 03, 2018 16:54 IST
“The capital expenditure for 2018-19 is expected to be Rs 6,111.07 crore, a huge rise of Rs 2,260 crore from the previous year, or 58.71 per cent,” Mumbai Municipal Commissioner Ajoy Mehta said
Sat, Feb 03, 2018
BMC Budget 2018-19: Rs 112-crore push to digitisationSubscriber Only
February 03, 2018 02:52 IST
In the first phase of going digital, the civic body has so far offered around 28 citizen-related services online. This includes renewal services, new registrations, changes in constitutions, amalgamations, etc.
Sat, Feb 03, 2018BMCs property tax collection Rs 2,000 cr below targetSubscriber Only
February 02, 2018 00:46 IST
The department is trying to at least match last year’s collections. Assessment inspectors and collectors have been asked to be stringent with defaulters.
Fri, Feb 02, 2018Mumbai yet to spend over 60% development fundsSubscriber Only
February 01, 2018 02:33 IST
Despite slashing of overall spend plan, civic body’s utilisation record remains poor; environment dept fares worst
Thu, Feb 01, 2018Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation notice to popular Colaba restaurantSubscriber Only
February 01, 2018 02:06 IST
The civic body has warned the restaurant owners of legal action if the “illegal” activities of allegedly serving hookah and cooking food illegally on its rooftop — were not stopped.
Thu, Feb 01, 2018
Month after Kamala Mills fire: BMC chief gathers documents on how office space turned hotelsSubscriber Only
January 31, 2018 03:36 IST
Mehta’s report on the December 29 Kamala Mills mishap states there is a “possibility of violations” of FSI and IT policy.
Wed, Jan 31, 2018Residents of buildings without occupancy certificates to pay double for water: BMCSubscriber Only
January 29, 2018 04:02 IST
BMC Law Committee rejects Anand Nagar BJP corporator’s proposal challenging the move
Mon, Jan 29, 2018Journalism of Courage
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