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BMC wants to reclaim 15 hectare more in sea for coastal roadSubscriber Only
September 08, 2020 03:45 IST
On Monday, the BMC filed a supplementary affidavit informing the SC and petitioners that it would need to reclaim a total of 111 hectare instead of 96 hectare mentioned in its previous affidavit.
Tue, Sep 08, 2020
Mumbai: One lane of shut Hughes Road may be opened soonSubscriber Only
September 08, 2020 02:21 IST
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will consult traffic police by next week on opening one lane of the road, which is closed for almost a month after a landslide led to the collapse of a portion of B G Kher Road on August 5 due to heavy rainfall.
Tue, Sep 08, 2020
Y+ security for Kangana as Centre sees threatSubscriber Only
September 07, 2020 11:50 IST
Taking to Twitter, Kangana Ranaut said: “This shows that no one can crush a patriot in the country. I am thankful to Home Minister Amit Shah."
Tue, Sep 08, 2020
Mumbai civic body revises effluent discharge norms for STPs, floats fresh tendersSubscriber Only
September 06, 2020 00:37 IST
This comes a year after the green tribunal, on July last year, ordered a change in the effluent discharge norms after a petition was filed against a notification of the Ministry of Environment
Sun, Sep 06, 2020
Coastal road project: BMC submits affidavit in SC, says will need to reclaim additional six hectaresSubscriber Only
September 04, 2020 02:28 IST
The BMC’s latest submission comes after the SC on August 18 while hearing a petition against the project had asked the municipal corporation to file an affidavit with details of the land it was acquiring. The matter will be discussed in the apex court on Friday.
Fri, Sep 04, 2020
Coastal Road project: Haji Ali fishermen demand stop to reclamationSubscriber Only
September 03, 2020 02:17 IST
On Wednesday evening, environmentalists said that the civic body has started reclamation right next to the reef building coral area violating the environment norms.
Thu, Sep 03, 2020
No new road projects to be taken up, BMC to focus on ongoing repair worksSubscriber Only
August 31, 2020 01:00 IST
This year, BMC had made a provision of Rs 1,600 crore — an increase of 9 per cent from the 2019-20 budget — for road improvement projects, which also included repair of junctions.
Mon, Aug 31, 2020
Mumbai: Four dead, three hurt as portion of building caves in, lift at construction site collapsesSubscriber Only
August 28, 2020 01:39 IST
Housing Minister Jitendra Ahwad, who visited the site, said, “Tomorrow a meeting will be held and immediate transit homes will be provided to people of the apartment. Strict action will be taken against the guilty.”
Fri, Aug 28, 2020
Mumbai: With Koi fish pond, four heritage fountains to be revived at Byculla zooSubscriber Only
August 27, 2020 02:31 IST
The BMC has floated a tender for the proposed repair and restoration of the four pyaus along with development of the Koi fish pond. The estimated cost of the project is Rs 1.55 crore and contract period is five months.
Thu, Aug 27, 2020
Work on East-West link roads to be delayed as BMC cuts 100% funds for projectSubscriber Only
August 26, 2020 21:36 IST
Last week, the BMC cleared a proposal of cuts in capital works expenditure of Rs 2,500 crore, following a drop in revenue amid the outbreak. So far, the civic body has incurred losses of more than Rs 1,000 crore.
Thu, Aug 27, 2020Mumbai civic body okays Rs 2,500 crore cut for various infra projectsSubscriber Only
August 22, 2020 02:52 IST
In February, then municipal commissioner Praveen Pardeshi had presented a budget of Rs 33,441 crore for 2020-21, of which Rs 14,647 crore was for development projects. Due to Covid-19, the civic body has suffered revenue losses of over Rs 1,000 crore.
Sat, Aug 22, 2020
One dead, collapsed building in Bandra vacant for over 20 yrsSubscriber Only
August 19, 2020 02:44 IST
Local residents said that Bharti building, which was vacant, crashed on the rear portion of the four-storey of Hardik Villa, damaging three to four shops, a few vehicles parked on the access road and the compound wall.
Wed, Aug 19, 2020
‘Rather than spending money on constructing mandirs, masjids, we need to focus on health infra’: Kishori PednekarSubscriber Only
August 17, 2020 02:03 IST
Kishori Pednekar, the 77th Mayor of Mumbai speaks to Laxman Singh about BMC's response to the pandemic, BJP's allegations of corruption and the poor preparation for monsoon by Asia's richest civic corporation.
Mon, Aug 17, 2020
Allegations of corruption: BMC to audit purchases, jumbo care centres, hiring of manpowerSubscriber Only
August 12, 2020 04:04 IST
BMC’s Vigilance department has issued guidelines to all user departments to maintain all documents related to purchases and services hired to fight coronavirus for an online audit.
Wed, Aug 12, 2020Hindmata flooding: BMC plans deep tunnellingSubscriber Only
August 11, 2020 03:21 IST
Civic officials said that it has been found that the existing drains at Hindmata are facing obstruction by utilities at many places, reducing their natural water carrying capacity.
Tue, Aug 11, 2020
Taking cue from Tokyo, South Korea, BMC mulls underground ponds to store excess rainwater, mitigate floodingSubscriber Only
August 09, 2020 01:38 IST
Drawing from the flood tunnels of Tokyo, Japan, and the underground ponds of South Korea, civic officials said similar water-retaining structures could also be built in the open spaces in South Mumbai.
Sun, Aug 09, 2020
Malabar Hill landslide: Ridge Road, part of Hughes Road likely to be closed for six months for repairsSubscriber Only
August 08, 2020 02:40 IST
Primary investigation has revealed that over a period of time water had started accumulating between the retaining wall and the hill slope causing deterioration in the structural stability of the wall.
Sat, Aug 08, 2020
140-year-old drainage system, highest rain since ‘74 — why south Mumbai floodedSubscriber Only
August 07, 2020 01:50 IST
The amount of rain that Mumbai experiences has remained unchanged over the last 80 years. The old drainage system, along with Mumbai’s then abundant open spaces, allowed the percolation of water and its faster dispersal.
Fri, Aug 07, 2020
Massive flooding and destruction after heavy rain, strong winds batter MumbaiSubscriber Only
August 06, 2020 04:48 IST
Breaking its "all-time" record of the highest 24-hour rain in August, the Colaba observatory recorded 293.8 mm rain ending at 8:30 pm on Wednesday -- highest in 46 years. The Colaba observatory was set up in 1841, while the archive data is available from 1974.
Thu, Aug 06, 2020
‘Uncommon’ flooding in South Mumbai, heritage buildings affectedSubscriber Only
August 06, 2020 00:11 IST
Residents of Churchgate and Breach Candy said they had never witnessed waterlogging at this scale in the recent past. They alleged that Metro 3 (Colaba-Seepz) and Coastal Road projects were the cause behind "unprecedented" flooding.
Thu, Aug 06, 2020
Sushant Singh death probe: BMC denies Bihar Police request to exempt IPS officer from 14-day quarantineSubscriber Only
August 05, 2020 22:50 IST
Tiwari, who has come to Mumbai from Patna to investigate the Sushant Singh Rajput suicide case, was asked by the civic body to adhere to the 14-day home quarantine rule laid down air travellers entering Mumbai.
Wed, Aug 05, 2020
Sushant Singh Rajput death probe: BMC turns down request to exempt Bihar IPS officer Vinay Tiwari from quarantineSubscriber Only
August 05, 2020 17:15 IST
In a reply to the Bihar Police, the civic body said Tiwari should stay in quarantine and use digital platforms for his proceedings and interact with concerned officials.
Wed, Aug 05, 2020
Mumbai: Intense rain, waterlogging slow down maximum citySubscriber Only
August 05, 2020 03:44 IST
Two killed, three injured in separate incidents; local trains, road traffic badly hit.
Wed, Aug 05, 2020
Cop says selectively sent to quarantine till August 15Subscriber Only
August 04, 2020 03:54 IST
Vinay Tiwari, who is Superintendent of Police, Patna City (Central), had flown to Mumbai on Sunday to lead the police's investigations into the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput on June 14.
Tue, Aug 04, 2020
Facing drop in revenue, BMC slashes financial aid to BEST by Rs 300 croreSubscriber Only
August 03, 2020 03:12 IST
Of the Rs 1,500 crore, BMC has so far paid Rs 500 crore, said BEST officials. However, amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the civic body has incurred losses worth Rs 4,000 crore this year. According to its projection, the losses could go up to Rs 14,000 crore this financial year.
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