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Mumbai: Massive fire breaks out in GST Bhavan, everyone evacuated, no one injuredSubscriber Only
February 18, 2020 01:46 IST
According to the Mumbai Fire Brigade, around 12.30 pm the fire started on the ninth floor of GST Bhavan and spread to the eighth and tenth floors. As there was a lot of woodwork and papers strewn around, the ninth floor was completely gutted.
Tue, Feb 18, 2020
MMRCL contractor illegally discharging construction waste into major nullah: BMCSubscriber Only
February 10, 2020 02:43 IST
The civic body has stated that the illegal discharge of slurry can cause unusual flooding in the region during the monsoon. The station has been planned as part of the Colaba-Bandra-Seepz line (Metro 3).
Mon, Feb 10, 2020
Waterlogging during rain, high tide: BMC to install pumps on drain outfallsSubscriber Only
February 07, 2020 01:30 IST
Another official from the storm water drain department said, “If we plan to construct any pumping stations, then paucity of land is the main hurdle. Also, many times it gets stuck in litigation and environment issues."
Fri, Feb 07, 2020Fears of privatisation as corporators, union oppose hiring freeze in BMCSubscriber Only
February 06, 2020 01:24 IST
An official from the BMC, on condition of anonymity, said that in the engineering and administrative department, vacancies have gone up to 30 per cent.
Thu, Feb 06, 2020
Budget 2020: BMC to acquire encroached plots reserved for amenities by granting TDR to landownersSubscriber Only
February 05, 2020 08:08 IST
In the 2019-2020 budget, BMC had made a provision of Rs 1,501 crore as capital expenditure to develop amenities as per DP-2034. For 2020-21, the amount is only Rs 785 crore.
Wed, Feb 05, 2020BMC unveils Rs 33,441 cr budget for 2020-21; puts freeze on recruitmentSubscriber Only
February 05, 2020 07:48 IST
The 2019-20 budget estimate for capital expenditure was Rs 11,480.42 crore, brought down to Rs 10,785.08 crore in the revised estimates, of which BMC has spent Rs 6836.79 crore until January 2020.
Wed, Feb 05, 2020
BMC BUDGET 2020-21: Falling revenue, massive squeeze – Most depts to face cuts in capital expenditureSubscriber Only
February 03, 2020 02:47 IST
In review meetings held in the last couple of weeks for setting the budget estimate for the next financial year, officials from the chief accountant (CA) department have cautioned other departments on allocations for capital expenditure.
Mon, Feb 03, 2020Mumbai: Coming up Six floodgates to prevent waterlogging in Kalanagar, KherwadiSubscriber Only
January 29, 2020 01:42 IST
Several areas of Bandra East, especially Kalanagar, Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), Kherwadi and Government Colony, have witnessed consistent waterlogging during the last three monsoons.
Wed, Jan 29, 2020
Mumbai: Top officials of licence dept to face disciplinary action over delay in implementation of hawkers’ policySubscriber Only
January 28, 2020 02:44 IST
According to a source in the BMC, Municipal Commissioner Praveen Pardeshi ordered action against Superintendent of Licence S B Bande and a deputy superintendent of licence for dragging their feet over the hawkers’ policy six years after the exercise began.
Tue, Jan 28, 2020Mumbai civic body to use Rs 2.31 crore from contingency fund for wildlife event in JaipurSubscriber Only
January 25, 2020 04:10 IST
The civic body will spend a total of Rs 7.31 crore for the eight-day programme to be organised by US-based WILD Foundation. Of the total expenditure, the civic body will utilise Rs 2.31 crore from its contingency fund.
Sat, Jan 25, 2020
Current policy to expire in March 2021: BMC’s pay-and-park policy to pinch areas with high ready reckoner ratesSubscriber Only
January 25, 2020 03:00 IST
Under the policy, being prepared by civic officials, experts and town planners under the Mumbai Parking Authority (MPA), charges are likely to be calculated on the basis of property rates or traffic congestion of an area, sources said.
Sat, Jan 25, 2020
Maharashtra govt claims dedicated lanes for food trucks will operate from Jan 27, BMC says unlikelySubscriber Only
January 23, 2020 02:55 IST
The officials maintained that in an earlier meeting chaired by Tourism Minister Aaditya Thackeray, several malls and gated premises had shown interest in operating 24 hours.
Thu, Jan 23, 2020
Mumbai is the real Maximum City, takes first step to stay open 24×7Subscriber Only
January 18, 2020 04:30 IST
As of now, standalone establishments will not be part of the push, which will cover restaurants inside malls that do not serve alcohol. Food trucks will also be allowed to operate through the night at prominent locations like Nariman Point.
Sat, Jan 18, 2020
Mumbai: 840 trees to be felled, transplanted for BMC’s new super-specialty hospitalSubscriber Only
November 26, 2019 02:18 IST
According to BMC officials, 842 trees will be affected by the construction, of which 149 will be chopped and 693 will be transplanted.
Tue, Nov 26, 2019
Sena proposes 21-day gap between two Tree Authority meetingsSubscriber Only
November 20, 2019 03:14 IST
Jadhav has sought changes in the amendment Act and proposed that the gap between two meetings of committee should be increased by six days.
Wed, Nov 20, 2019
Mumbai: After BMC’s initial crackdown on violators, illegal parking backSubscriber Only
November 17, 2019 00:47 IST
In July, the civic body had introduced first-of-its-kind parking norms, under which a person could be fined up to Rs 23,250 for parking a vehicle in an area designated as a no-parking zone.
Sun, Nov 17, 2019
BMC’s solution to potholes: Spot one and win a prize if repairs take more than 24 hoursSubscriber Only
November 11, 2019 04:30 IST
The conditions were that any reported pothole had to be 3 inches deep and at least 1 foot wide on a BMC constructed road.
Mon, Nov 11, 2019
BMC to identify blind spots on roads for motoristsSubscriber Only
November 11, 2019 01:57 IST
Officials said that in a meeting last month, Tambe had expressed concern that non-implementation of rules on planting trees by the roadside results in blind spots, leading to accidents.
Mon, Nov 11, 2019
Mumbai: Risk of city being submerged by 2050, petition demands ‘rethink major infra projects along coast’Subscriber Only
November 05, 2019 02:38 IST
Last week, a news report in the New York Times, based on Climate Central research, stated that climate change will put three times more people at risk of coastal flooding by 2050 than previously thought.
Tue, Nov 05, 2019
BMC floats tender to appoint consultant to boost falling revenueSubscriber Only
November 04, 2019 04:26 IST
According to the tender document, the BMC will share the list of assets along with details like floor space index (FSI), area, proposed and current use, market value with the shortlisted consultant.
Mon, Nov 04, 2019
Mumbai: 3 bridges, 2 foot over bridges to be razed, rebuilt in western suburbsSubscriber Only
October 30, 2019 00:52 IST
The demolition and reconstruction of dilapidated bridges was also delayed after the civic body failed to get a response from contractors. In July, the BMC had floated tenders for 10 dilapidated bridges but by September it found contractors only for seven.
Wed, Oct 30, 2019
BMC to beautify areas around five Mumbai fortsSubscriber Only
October 28, 2019 10:35 IST
There are five forts — Worli, Sewree, Dharavi, Mahim and Sion — within the city limits. They fall under the jurisdiction of the Directorate of Archaeology and Museums.
Mon, Oct 28, 2019
Mumbai: Missing from speeches — pothole-free roadsSubscriber Only
October 19, 2019 05:19 IST
Citizen activist and member of F-North Citizens Federation, Nikhil Desai, recalled that in the 2014 elections, there were hoardings promising good roads, but this year, there has been zero discussion on this issue.
Sat, Oct 19, 2019
Vikhroli slum’s 37-year journey: From Garibi Hatav Nagar to Garib NagarSubscriber Only
October 18, 2019 02:49 IST
According to the residents, elections held at regular intervals have brought no change in their lives, except a change in the name that rubs in their situation even more.
Fri, Oct 18, 2019Maha polls: No BJP-Sena support, 7-term Wadala legislator banks on personal rapport with votersSubscriber Only
October 16, 2019 03:47 IST
Kolambkar (69), who was initially with Sena, won on a Congress ticket in the last two elections — one of the few to buck the Modi wave of 2014. This time, he crossed over to the BJP just before the Assembly elections, and to the shock of the Sena, was handed the ticket.
Wed, Oct 16, 2019Journalism of Courage
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