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BMC crackdown on restaurants: Over 300 ‘illegal’ constructions demolished in a daySubscriber Only
December 31, 2017 08:17 IST
50 special teams on the ground; civic officials say drive to continue for next few days
Sun, Dec 31, 2017
Kamala Mills fire: Bursting beer kegs became hurdle for firefightersSubscriber Only
December 31, 2017 02:17 IST
The firefighting, which went on till 6.23 am, became more challenging than expected for the firefighters as liquor bottles stored in the pub and in an alleged illegal extension not only caught fire but also led the flames to spread rapidly.
Sun, Dec 31, 2017
Kamala Mills fire: BMC demolishes 314 illegal restaurant constructionsSubscriber Only
December 31, 2017 02:05 IST
The BMC cracked down on alleged encroachments in the Kamala Mills area and Raghuvanshi Mills in Lower Parel.
Sun, Dec 31, 2017
Kamala Mills fire: Licence was renewed without spot inspectionSubscriber Only
December 30, 2017 04:48 IST
A senior BMC officer said two of the five did not conduct a proper inspection of 1Above before issuing a licence and the rest failed to act against violations.
Sat, Dec 30, 2017
BMC’s plan to spend Rs 40 cr to maintain sewage suction machines opposedSubscriber Only
December 29, 2017 04:26 IST
The civic body’s sewerage operations department is set to spend the amount.
Fri, Dec 29, 2017
Two days after demolishing wrong house, BMC says sorry, will rebuildSubscriber Only
December 29, 2017 02:48 IST
Three widows lived in the house with their children, were observing 11th day rituals of a deceased family member when BMC team came unannounced and razed the house
Fri, Dec 29, 2017
BMC to take action against housing societies that do not segregate wasteSubscriber Only
December 27, 2017 03:57 IST
In a circular to assistant municipal commissioners of all 24 wards, Municipal Commissioner Ajoy Mehta directed them to initiate “direct” action instead of issuing warnings or notices.
Wed, Dec 27, 2017
Encouraging use of cycles: BMC officials scout for space to lay cycle tracks across citySubscriber Only
December 27, 2017 03:04 IST
The Bhoiwada track is on a garden measuring 8.15 acres, where a 1,200-metre jogging track and a cycling track already existed.
Wed, Dec 27, 2017
BMC cracks down on commercial units violating fire safety normsSubscriber Only
December 24, 2017 11:16 IST
Over 100 illegally stored LPG cylinders seized in 3 days
Sun, Dec 24, 2017
No more rallies and fairs at Marine Drive promenadeSubscriber Only
December 24, 2017 10:59 IST
“Very few megacities in the world can be proud of such an open space. The idea is to ensure more and more public spaces are made available, and to protect public spaces that are already available," BMC Commissioner Ajoy Mehta said.
Sun, Dec 24, 2017
Busy Nagpada junction to soon get more parking space, recreational areaSubscriber Only
December 21, 2017 03:06 IST
Project also includes building a podium to hoist the national flag and measures to regulate traffic
Thu, Dec 21, 2017
BMC to set up safety compliance cells in all 34 fire stations in MumbaiSubscriber Only
December 21, 2017 02:44 IST
Cells to coordinate with ward officials on inspection of establishments
Thu, Dec 21, 2017Sakinaka shop fire: BMC plans ‘regulatory control’ of establishmentsSubscriber Only
December 20, 2017 01:31 IST
The civic body is also contemplating action against such commercial units, which have registered themselves but have not applied for or acquired all requisite licences.
Wed, Dec 20, 2017
Day after Sakinaka shop Fire: Chorus in BMC, officials demand Spliting ward into twoSubscriber Only
December 20, 2017 00:33 IST
The BMC had proposed to redraw the boundaries of its 24 administrative wards ahead the civic polls. “The matter was tabled before the new general body. Party group leaders expressed their reservations and the proposal was stuck. We will bring up the issue once again. The idea is to bring in uniformity in all wards,” said Ajoy Mehta, BMC Commissioner.
Wed, Dec 20, 2017
Activists recall 2015 fire, seek enforcement of fire safety normsSubscriber Only
December 19, 2017 01:50 IST
In December 2015, the BMC had suspended four of its officials in Zone V and L-ward, including two junior engineers and two health officers, for negligence in connection with the City Kinara case.
Tue, Dec 19, 2017
Bill to relax rules for shops and commercial establishments: Civic officials raise red flagSubscriber Only
December 19, 2017 01:48 IST
The civic officials claim the relaxed norms will encourage owners of shops and commercial establishments to submit wrong information to evade registration and inspection.
Tue, Dec 19, 2017Sakinaka fire victim: 25-year-old narrates survivor tale, ‘jumped out of a window to save life’Subscriber Only
December 19, 2017 01:46 IST
The man from Uttar Pradesh said close to 20 workers were sleeping when a suspected short-circuit led to the fire. It gradually spread from the ground floor to the loft where the workers were sleeping.
Tue, Dec 19, 2017
Shop owner illegally prepared farsan on the premises: BMCSubscriber Only
December 19, 2017 01:41 IST
BMC Commissioner Ajoy Mehta has directed the deputy municipal commissioner of the central purchase department to conduct a probe and submit a detailed report within 15 days.
Tue, Dec 19, 2017
Bid to save mangroves: 800 ‘illegal’ hutments demolished in Dahisar, 6,000 in BMC crosshairsSubscriber Only
December 16, 2017 01:33 IST
The BMC plans to demolish around 6,000 illegal hutments in the area. According to activists and environmentalists, these slums have been made on illegal ground and, over the last few years, the number of slum dwellers has only increased
Sat, Dec 16, 2017
Study trip to Andaman: BMC in fix over recovery of Rs 7.15 lakh lost after nine corporators skipped tourSubscriber Only
December 13, 2017 04:27 IST
Six pulled out in last minute, three skipped without informing.
Wed, Dec 13, 2017
Leopards straying into houses nothing new for MumbaiSubscriber Only
December 12, 2017 03:05 IST
Cub entering playschool refreshes memories of other incidents around SGNP
Tue, Dec 12, 2017BMC cracks down on unclaimed, abandoned vehiclesSubscriber Only
December 12, 2017 01:34 IST
Civic body gets more towing vehicles for drive to clear encroachments
Tue, Dec 12, 2017BMC corporators to get tablets instead of laptopsSubscriber Only
December 10, 2017 02:08 IST
BJP corporator from Andheri Abhijit Samant said tablets would be more handy and easy to use for many. “Most of us use a smartphone and hence using a tablet will automatically become easier than using a laptop,” he said.
Sun, Dec 10, 2017
BMC invites new tenders for Juhu beach clean-upSubscriber Only
December 10, 2017 01:58 IST
For first time, civic body seeks residents’ suggestions before floating tenders
Sun, Dec 10, 2017
Crawford Market Redevelopment Project: 130 shops restored in 1st phaseSubscriber Only
December 10, 2017 01:50 IST
Work on remaining 265 shops to start by December 26, say BMC officials
Sun, Dec 10, 2017Journalism of Courage
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