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Mumbai: Agency that issued safety audit report to mall will face action, fire brigade writes to directorateSubscriber Only
April 15, 2021 01:53 IST
Officials said while Sunrise Hospital got the no-objection certificate (NOC) from the fire brigade, except the fire alarm and smoke detectors, no firefighting systems like sprinklers, hydrants, hose pipes were operational.
Thu, Apr 15, 2021
Maharashtra: Hawkers seek clarity on assistance offered by state govt amid Covid-19 curbsSubscriber Only
April 14, 2021 23:22 IST
On Tuesday, Thackeray had said that with the new curbs being implemented to break the chain of transmission, the state will spend at least Rs 5,200 crore on providing financial assistance to the poor working class.
Wed, Apr 14, 2021
Covid waste generation up, 50,000 kg already in first week of AprilSubscriber Only
April 13, 2021 23:40 IST
The data shows that from April 1 to 6, the average daily BMW generation from Covid centres was 1,265 kg, which was collected in yellow bags, and MSW was 49,296 kg, collected in black bags.
Tue, Apr 13, 2021
Mumbai Covid Vaccination: No stock, many centres shut down, more to follow on FridaySubscriber Only
April 09, 2021 00:20 IST
The civic body wants to scale up to a lakh vaccinations daily but has not received equivalent supply, said officials.
Fri, Apr 09, 2021
Maharashtra recycles only 1% of e-waste it generates: MPCB dataSubscriber Only
April 08, 2021 23:32 IST
The state generates 10 lakh tonnes of e-waste annually, but only 975.25 tonnes of it was recycled while 11,015.49 tonnes was dismantled but yet to be recycled in the formal sector.
Thu, Apr 08, 2021
Explained: Why do Mumbai traders want Covid-19 restrictions rolled back?Subscriber Only
April 08, 2021 14:23 IST
With a $300 billion strong GDP, Mumbai is the financial and commercial capital of Maharashtra as well as India. How will the latest Covid-19 restrictions impact the state's economy?
Wed, Apr 14, 2021
Mumbai: Day 1 of new curbs sees confusion among shopkeepers; traders protestSubscriber Only
April 07, 2021 02:18 IST
While many complained that there was no clarity in the guidelines issued, some staged protests demanding that the rules be revised.
Wed, Apr 07, 2021
Maharashtra: Service sector demands rollback of curbs, fears ‘irreversible damage’Subscriber Only
April 06, 2021 02:51 IST
The hospitality, restaurant and retail industries have demanded a roll-back of the guidelines, fearing it would irreversably damage the industry.
Tue, Apr 06, 2021
Mumbai: With new curbs, migrants consider going home, fear stopping of trainsSubscriber Only
April 05, 2021 01:37 IST
Many workers said they are mulling returning home. Anticipating a lockdown, some began leaving the city over the past two days.
Mon, Apr 05, 2021
No shortage of beds, impression created by people insisting on particular hospitals: BMCSubscriber Only
April 04, 2021 22:05 IST
Officials said that ward war rooms and assistant municipal commissioners were getting several requests from families of Covid-19 patients to provide beds in specific hospitals, and this was leading to problems in bed allocations and deterioration of health of some symptomatic patients.
Sun, Apr 04, 2021
Sunrise Hospital construction violated Development Control Regulations normsSubscriber Only
April 02, 2021 00:03 IST
No commencement certificate was taken before starting construction of the hospital, though this is a requirement under the DCR.
Fri, Apr 02, 2021
Mumbai: Hospital where fire killed 9 was built without following rules, BMC papers showSubscriber Only
April 01, 2021 00:46 IST
While Dreams Mall had several illegalities, a provisional occupation certificate was granted to Sunrise Hospital, located in the mall, in May last year, citing COVID-19 as 'exceptional circumstances'.
Thu, Apr 01, 2021
Dreams Mall fire: Audit found inoperative fire-fighting systems at hospital after it got provisional OCSubscriber Only
March 31, 2021 04:37 IST
While Mumbai Fire Brigade had granted the hospital a fire safety compliance report on July 22, 2020, its May audit report had said that fire-fighting systems like wet riser, sprinkler pumps, booster pumps and pumps were non-functional at the hospital.
Wed, Mar 31, 2021
Mumbai: Hoteliers, owners of restaurants and small businesses apprehensive over new curbsSubscriber Only
March 29, 2021 23:59 IST
From Sunday, the Maharashtra government-imposed restrictions, asking restaurants, malls, cinema halls and public places to shut down by 8 pm. The restrictions also stop more than five people from gathering together in public places after 8pm.
Mon, Mar 29, 2021
Bombay fire: Civic body denied nod to hospital thrice in 10 yrs; granted due to CovidSubscriber Only
March 28, 2021 05:13 IST
The proposals were rejected in view of the violations noticed by the BMC in Dreams Malls, where the hospital was to be set up on the third floor.
Sun, Mar 28, 2021
Mumbai: BMC’s fire audit highlights lackadaisical approach of many city hospitals to fire safety normsSubscriber Only
March 28, 2021 00:47 IST
The Fire Brigade has also instructed 38 health establishments, which were running without health licences, to shut down.
Sun, Mar 28, 2021
Mumbai: Hospital’s application for OC turned down thrice earlier, finally granted last year due to ‘Covid-19 and exceptional circumstances’Subscriber Only
March 28, 2021 00:11 IST
The BMC documents accessed by The Indian Express show that the mall had pending dues of Rs 10 crore of property tax, and the assessors and the collection department had even attached the property in November 2014 for defaulting in their payment.
Sun, Mar 28, 2021
Despite violations at mall, BMC gave provisional OC to Sunrise hospital in MumbaiSubscriber Only
March 27, 2021 03:05 IST
A May 2020 proposal relating to grant of provisional OC for the hospital shows that the department decided to “delink”, that is not consider, nine violations of the mall due to which the hospital was not getting an OC to operate.
Sat, Mar 27, 2021
Blaze follows 2 fire audits by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation in last 6 monthsSubscriber Only
March 27, 2021 01:15 IST
The last major fire in a city mall had occurred in Orchid City Centre Mall, Mumbai Central on October 22, 2020. Subsequently the BMC had undertaken a fire safety audit of all malls in the city.
Sat, Mar 27, 2021
Mumbai mall, which housed ill-fated hospital, had failed fire safety normsSubscriber Only
March 26, 2021 17:26 IST
As per the provision of Maharashtra Fire Safety and Life Measures Act, the mall was given 120 days of stipulated time to comply with the norms. However, the mall authorities did not submit a compliance report, said a senior fire brigade official.
Fri, Mar 26, 2021
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation receives 164 proposals to beautify gardens ahead of pollsSubscriber Only
March 26, 2021 01:42 IST
BMC data shows that in the last few months, 164 proposals for garden-related works have been received, which are planned to be implemented in the next one year.
Fri, Mar 26, 2021
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation plans vaccination camps in housing societiesSubscriber Only
March 25, 2021 02:28 IST
Mumbai is witnessing fluctuation in daily vaccination numbers due to low turnout among senior citizens.
Thu, Mar 25, 2021
Bed occupancy reached 53 per cent on March 20: Brihanmumbai Municipal CorporationSubscriber Only
March 23, 2021 01:47 IST
In the last three days, Mumbai has reported a record of over 10,000 cases, which was higher than the peak of the outbreak.
Tue, Mar 23, 2021
10 months after BMC staffer’s death, kin wait for papers to claim compensationSubscriber Only
March 18, 2021 23:51 IST
Bhagwan Dange, 57, a garbage loader in Solid Waste Management (SWM) Department posted in P-south (Goregaon) ward, died on May 17 in the BMC-run Dr B A Ambedkar Hospital (Shatabdi) at Kandivali west while being treated for suspected Covid-19-related complications.
Fri, Mar 19, 2021
Mumbai: Nod for proposed amendment in CRZ clearance for more reclamationSubscriber Only
March 17, 2021 04:48 IST
The Expert Appraisal Committee has recommended the proposal to Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) for final approval with some conditions.
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