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BMC staff unhappy over removal of special grantSubscriber Only
January 02, 2021 00:47 IST
To cater to these workers, the BMC had decided to offer a daily special grant of Rs 300 to their staff to boost their morale and help them deal with issues concerning food and transportation.
Sat, Jan 02, 2021BMC’s special grant removal leaves staff unhappySubscriber Only
January 01, 2021 22:19 IST
An additional daily allowance of Rs 300 which was given to its frontline workers during lockdown has been discontinued as services resumed.
Fri, Jan 01, 2021
BMC to remodel old drains, widen existing onesSubscriber Only
December 28, 2020 03:22 IST
A senior official from BMC's storm water drain department said that the contractor that will be appointed will remodel old drains, convert old arch and dhapa drains into new pipe drains.
Mon, Dec 28, 2020
Mumbai to get 1st biodiversity management panelSubscriber Only
December 14, 2020 02:07 IST
On December 1, during the General Body meeting, Mayor Kishori Pednekar gave the formal approval to the constitution of the committee and announced names of five environmentalist and experts who will be among the 23 members.
Mon, Dec 14, 2020
BMC wants night curfew in Mumbai, govt says decision after ChristmasSubscriber Only
December 11, 2020 05:00 IST
qbal Singh Chahal's move came after the BMC, along with the police, raided some night clubs last week. The clubs were found operating at full capacity till late night violating social distancing norms.
Fri, Dec 11, 2020
Mumbai Fire Brigade revises SOP, introduces ‘STOP’ level category for minor emergencySubscriber Only
December 11, 2020 03:38 IST
The fire brigade has introduced one more level, defining the seriousness of the fire incident, which will be categorised as ‘STOP’ and called minor emergency call under the ease of resource management and simplification of the existing SOP.
Fri, Dec 11, 2020
MCZMA asks BMC to set up environment cell for coastal roadSubscriber Only
December 10, 2020 00:28 IST
The directive is part of the 16 conditions that MCZMA has asked the BMC to fulfil while forwarding its application of amendment in coastal zone regulation (CRZ) clearance to Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) for final approval.
Thu, Dec 10, 2020
Mumbai: 2 firms show interest in operating electric & peddle cycles in citySubscriber Only
December 07, 2020 00:51 IST
The policy will take shape on the lines of Navi Mumbai’s Yulu bike service. As per the proposal, commuters can take an e-bike or pedal cycle with an automatic lock system from one stand and park it at another.
Mon, Dec 07, 2020
BMC plans floating solar power plant on damSubscriber Only
December 01, 2020 04:17 IST
According to officials in the Water Supply Projects (WSP) department, the decision of developing a floating solar plant was made after Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's suggestion while approving the hydro power project in December 2019.
Tue, Dec 01, 2020
Elephant Laxmi, Byculla zoo’s oldest animal, diesSubscriber Only
November 28, 2020 04:39 IST
Laxmi was one of the main attractions of Veer Mata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan and Zoo in Byculla. It was brought from Venus Circus in 1977 in an exchange programme.
Sat, Nov 28, 2020
Mumbai: BMC proposes to fell, transplant 811 more treesSubscriber Only
November 28, 2020 02:11 IST
In the last eight months, this is BMC's third proposal on felling and transplanting trees for the project.
Sat, Nov 28, 2020
Mumbai Fire Brigade chief removedSubscriber Only
November 26, 2020 05:21 IST
Municipal Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal has written to the Maharashtra urban development department to remove Kale's name from the list of officers who will be recommended by Maharashtra government to the President's Office for the award.
Thu, Nov 26, 2020
Explained: Why a tunnel boring machine has been stuck in Mumbai slush for a yearSubscriber Only
November 23, 2020 20:28 IST
With major cities in India opting for urban transportation systems underground, Tunnel Boring Machines, that help dig tunnels underground, are being deployed extensively in the country.
Thu, Dec 03, 2020
Mumbai: TBM stuck in tunnel for over a year in Powai, water project stalledSubscriber Only
November 23, 2020 04:40 IST
The BMC is constructing a 6.6-km water supply tunnel from Veravali to Ghatkopar to improve Mumbai's old supply network, in order to prevent water theft and provide relief to residents dealing with low pressure water supply.
Thu, Nov 26, 2020
Experts from National Institute of Oceanography complete translocation of coralsSubscriber Only
November 18, 2020 04:22 IST
Officials said that as of now there is no clarity if more corals have been identified during translocation against what was planned.
Sun, Nov 22, 2020
BMC plans to set up waste to energy plant at Gorai dumping groundSubscriber Only
November 18, 2020 03:40 IST
The civic body has appointed the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mumbai, to study the site to check for feasibility.
Wed, Nov 18, 2020
Haji Ali site surveyed as process of coral translocation beginsSubscriber Only
November 13, 2020 11:13 IST
The BMC has come up with a seven-day plan to move the corals from their current to new locations. Assisting the BMC team and NIO experts are a marine biologist and a forest ranger from the state forest department.
Fri, Nov 13, 2020
Goregaon-Mulund Link Road project sees Rs 1,500 crore cost escalationSubscriber Only
November 10, 2020 02:05 IST
In April, the civic body had floated tenders to appoint contractors to design and build twin tunnels, including approach roads, of the project. The cost estimate was then Rs 4,770 crore. However, now it has gone up to Rs 6,225 crore for both tunnels.
Tue, Nov 10, 2020
Mumbai civic body bans firecrackers till month-end, eases rules for November 14Subscriber Only
November 09, 2020 12:37 IST
In the guidelines issued today, the BMC said bursting of firecrackers in any other premises like hotel, club, gymkhana, organisation, commercial premises will not be allowed.
Mon, Nov 09, 2020
Mumbai coastal road project: Marine institute gave ‘false information’, fishing community writes to MCZMASubscriber Only
November 09, 2020 03:17 IST
The fisherfolk have said that the CMFRI’s claim that the fishing community “may get temporarily affected during construction phase”, is completely untrue.
Mon, Nov 09, 2020Translocation of corals: Forest dept asks BMC to ensure survival, growth at new siteSubscriber Only
November 04, 2020 03:07 IST
The forest department has instructed the BMC that in case of any mishappening during the process, which endangers the safety of the corals, the government can then revoke the permission.
Wed, Nov 04, 2020
BMC floats tenders to appoint contractor for repair of Malabar Hill area, Patkar RoadSubscriber Only
November 03, 2020 04:21 IST
The civic body has said the project, estimated to cost Rs 47.29 crore, will be completed within six months from the day the contractor is appointed.
Tue, Nov 03, 2020
Relief for hawkers: Centre flags ‘issues’ to Maharashtra, state says following normsSubscriber Only
October 31, 2020 02:36 IST
While the Centre had nudged Maharashtra to rid the application process of certain discrepancies, state government officials said there are no discrepancies, and the scheme is, in fact, being implemented in toto.
Sat, Oct 31, 2020For Mumbai coastal road project, a tense two-day mission — moving coralsSubscriber Only
October 30, 2020 05:50 IST
On Thursday, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation received the green signal from the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife), Nagpur, for translocating the corals for the Rs 12,700-crore Mumbai Coastal Road Project.
Sat, Oct 31, 2020
Coastal road project: In 2016, consultant appointed by BMC flagged need for flood risk assessment Subscriber Only
October 30, 2020 02:13 IST
Heavy rainfall in August and September had caused unprecedented flooding and waterlogging in parts of south Mumbai. Questions were raised on whether this was related to the spate of ongoing construction projects, including Metro and reclamation work for the coastal road.
Fri, Oct 30, 2020Journalism of Courage
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