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BMC needs sustainable revenue sources like independent Fee Revision Authority as long term planSubscriber Only
March 15, 2021 00:50 IST
BMC revenue hit by Covid, may auction property to give department more teeth
Mon, Mar 15, 2021
Mumbai: City’s first underground water storage tanks to come up near HindmataSubscriber Only
March 10, 2021 00:48 IST
The BMC has set a target of constructing two tanks in the area by June.
Wed, Mar 10, 2021
Mumbai: BMC set to wind up project supplying 24-hr water to citySubscriber Only
March 05, 2021 00:53 IST
The Rs 275-crore project was launched with much fanfare in 2014 to work towards improving water networks and phase-wise starting of 24-hour supply in all areas.
Fri, Mar 05, 2021
Four firms express interest in river rejuvenation projectsSubscriber Only
March 01, 2021 01:01 IST
According to officials from Storm Water Drain (SWD) department, the project will take about 36 months to complete once contractors are appointed.
Mon, Mar 01, 2021Mumbai: 4 firms express interest in river rejuvenation projectsSubscriber Only
February 28, 2021 20:25 IST
Apart from Mithi river, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has planned rejuvenation and beautification of these three rivers and developing them into tourist places.
Sun, Feb 28, 2021
Veravali-Powai-Ghatkopar water supply tunnel: BMC to bring new TBM to complete projectSubscriber Only
February 26, 2021 01:58 IST
According to BMC officials, after a series of meetings with experts from IIT-Mumbai and civic engineers, it has been decided to appoint a new contractor who will bring in a new TBM to complete the remaining tunneling works
Fri, Feb 26, 2021
Explained: The key features of Mumbai’s undersea tunnel, the first in IndiaSubscriber Only
February 23, 2021 10:06 IST
Mumbai undersea tunnel: A look at its key features, how it is being constructed, and how it compares to other undersea tunnels across the world.
Tue, Mar 02, 2021
BMC draws up norms for regular cleaning of underground, overhead water storage tanksSubscriber Only
February 22, 2021 04:21 IST
According to guidelines, these water tanks have to be cleaned twice a year.
Mon, Feb 22, 2021
The Road by the SeaSubscriber Only
February 21, 2021 04:40 IST
Deep under the city, work is on on an ambitious infrastructure project that is set to change the face of the Mumbai coast — a 10-km stretch of the Coastal Road, which, with its undersea tunnel and road built on reclaimed land, is expected to help cut down on travel time in one of the most congested cities in the world.
Thu, Mar 18, 2021
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation documenting Covid experience to prepare for futureSubscriber Only
February 17, 2021 22:42 IST
The book also emphasises that the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897, which was enacted to tackle the bubonic plague in Mumbai, played a crucial role in tackling the crisis.
Thu, Feb 18, 2021
Deep under the city, giant machine builds Mumbai’s Coastal RoadSubscriber Only
February 17, 2021 04:55 IST
Mavala, India’s biggest Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM), has been at work 20 metres – the height of a 5-storey building – under Priyadarshini Park at Nepean Sea Road for nearly a month.
Wed, Feb 17, 2021
BMC to buy 37 machines to clean sewer lines, eliminate manual scavengingSubscriber Only
February 14, 2021 20:19 IST
According to the BMC, there are 3.5 lakh manholes across Mumbai. Although manual scavenging is banned, human involvement is required in some manholes that are inaccessible to machines.
Sun, Feb 14, 2021
Mumbai: BMC to erect boundary wall near Thane creek to prevent discharge of leachate from DeonarSubscriber Only
February 12, 2021 00:18 IST
In 2018, National Green Tribunal (NGT) slapped a Rs 5-crore fine on the BMC for improper handling of waste, including failure in separating leachate at Deonar dumping ground.
Fri, Feb 12, 2021
BMC to spend Rs 132 crore over 2 years to desilt Mithi River, nullahs across citySubscriber Only
February 07, 2021 23:13 IST
These proposals will be tabled in the Standing Committee for final approval and the civic body hopes to start the desilting work by mid-February.
Sun, Feb 07, 2021
Security guard held for sexual assault of two minor girlsSubscriber Only
February 05, 2021 00:49 IST
“On the evening of January 25, when he saw the two girls playing, he approached them and took them to a secluded location in the building. He then started to touch them inappropriately,” the officer added.
Fri, Feb 05, 2021
BMC wants to be Mumbai’s sole planning authoritySubscriber Only
February 04, 2021 08:41 IST
While BMC has claimed that the decline in revenues was due to decisions taken to combat the pandemic and provide relief to the affected sectors, it has also hinted that government agencies, like the Maharashtra Housing & Area Development Authority (MHADA), are eating into its revenue stream.
Thu, Feb 04, 2021
Revenue loss concern: BMC seeks single planning authority role for MumbaiSubscriber Only
February 04, 2021 02:19 IST
The BMC has proposed to raise Rs 5,876 crore through internal loans from its various departments to meet the fund requirements for development works.
Thu, Feb 04, 2021
Footfall of 26 L till evening, no physical distancing, crowded ticket countersSubscriber Only
February 02, 2021 02:54 IST
The local trains in Mumbai saw a footfall of 26 lakh passengers until 6 pm on Monday – up from 17 lakh on January 29.
Tue, Feb 02, 2021
Preserving biodiversity: Panel to seek environment report from developersSubscriber Only
January 25, 2021 02:32 IST
Mumbai’s biodiversity panel -- that got its final approval on December 1 in the BMC general body meeting -- in its first meeting discussed various issues like preventive measures for pollution of rivers, sea and to protect water bodies in the city.
Mon, Jan 25, 2021
Mystery of the missing ‘Spark’ as Thackeray gets statue in MumbaiSubscriber Only
January 23, 2021 04:39 IST
As a Bal Thackeray statue, the first of the late political leader in Mumbai, comes up on the island on Saturday, it has suddenly come to notice that 'Spark' has gone missing again — and may have been missing for months now.
Sat, Jan 23, 2021
Mumbai: Panel plans to declare areas around water bodies eco-sensitive zonesSubscriber Only
January 19, 2021 03:16 IST
According to civic officials, the committee will collect data of the exact number of water bodies in the city and a conservation plan will be prepared. Several lakes in the city are facing pollution and threat to aquatic life since years as sewage water and waste are directly dumped into them.
Tue, Jan 19, 2021
Splitting it upSubscriber Only
January 18, 2021 00:43 IST
Demands seeking the re-organisation of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation under two municipal commissioners to run the country’s richest but unwieldy civic body find increasing resonance as it heads to polls next year.
Mon, Jan 18, 2021
Uddhav Thackeray launches ‘revolutionary’ drive, cautions ‘can’t afford to let guard down’Subscriber Only
January 17, 2021 02:41 IST
Inaugurating the vaccination programme at the jumbo Coivd-19 Centre at the Bandra Kurla Complex, Thackeray recalled the days when the centre was filled with patients, and praised the efforts of frontline doctors, nurses and other frontline staff.
Sun, Jan 17, 2021BMC to set up 5 new stations to monitor air qualitySubscriber Only
January 10, 2021 00:10 IST
These stations are being set up under the Centre’s National Clean Air Program, which was launched by the Union Environment Ministry in 2019. The programme aims to reduce the pollution levels across the country to less than 20% in the next five years.
Sun, Jan 10, 2021
Shiv Sena not concerned about middle class and poor; fooled people of Mumbai: Ravi RajaSubscriber Only
January 04, 2021 00:54 IST
Opposition leader in BMC and Congress corporator Ravi Raja, who has been training his guns against Sena, which rules the civic body, speaks to The Indian Express about a range of issues.
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