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Mumbai rains: Within a fortnight, pothole complaints pile up in citySubscriber Only
July 10, 2019 02:41 IST
While the monsoon onset over the city on June 25, BMC’s complaints redressal portal, MCGM 24X7, has been receiving pothole and bad road related complaints since June 10.
Wed, Jul 10, 2019
Wall collapse: Firm that built Malad wall was blacklisted in 2015 de-silting scamSubscriber Only
July 05, 2019 07:40 IST
The final blacklisting and de-registration order was passed on October 17, 2016 for seven years. In all, the BMC had blacklisted 24 companies in nullah desilting scam of over Rs 100 crore.
Fri, Jul 05, 2019
Malad: Collapsed wall razed, search operation continues as one still remains missingSubscriber Only
July 05, 2019 06:57 IST
With 22-year-old Sonali Sakpal still missing, a JCB machine dug through the vestiges of what was a sprawling slum on the Ambedkar Nagar hillock. It had to be taken away for refueling, a fireman said.
Fri, Jul 05, 2019
After Mumbai road caves in, BMC issues stop work notice to builderSubscriber Only
July 04, 2019 07:42 IST
On Monday night, a portion of a private road in the SRA (Slum Rehabilitation Authority) layout at Sangharsh Nagar, Chandivali area, had caved in.
Thu, Jul 04, 2019
Malad wall collapse: BMC to showcause contractor, expects reply within a weekSubscriber Only
July 04, 2019 07:18 IST
An official from the BMC said construction of the wall began in 2015 and was completed in 2017. The wall is under a three-year DLP that will end in 2020 and was built through a contract given by the BMC, with a view to demarcate forest land from land leased to the municipality on which the reservoir stands.
Thu, Jul 04, 2019
Mumbai: BMC releases first installment of Rs 200 crore aid for BESTSubscriber Only
July 02, 2019 01:11 IST
On June 19, the standing committee of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) cleared a proposal of granting a financial aid of Rs 600 crore to the cash-strapped BEST.
Tue, Jul 02, 2019BMC plans to install CCTV cameras at 91 flood-prone spotsSubscriber Only
July 01, 2019 02:51 IST
The 91 flooding spots are mainly in areas like Byculla, Worli, Bandra, Santa Cruz, Andheri, Malad, Ghatkopar, Bhandup and Mulund. The BMC feels that monitoring the spots would allow it to mobilise assistance.
Mon, Jul 01, 2019
Mumbai: ‘Situation this year was not as bad, water cleared within 30 minutes’Subscriber Only
June 29, 2019 03:04 IST
BMC Commissioner Praveen Pardeshi speaks to The Indian Express on the efficacy of the civic body’s monsoon preparedness.
Sat, Jun 29, 2019
No power at PCO stall: Disabled man makes rounds of BMC offices for a year for NOCSubscriber Only
June 27, 2019 03:18 IST
The BMC had incidentally demolished his stall in an anti-encroachment drive, despite it having all the requisite permissions.
Thu, Jun 27, 2019Mumbai: BMC moves SC to vacate stay on Tree AuthoritySubscriber Only
June 26, 2019 02:13 IST
According to officials, proposal to fell 2,700 trees for projects such as the Metro phase-3, Aarey Milk Colony car shed, was held up due to the stay.
Wed, Jun 26, 2019
Mumbai: 80 ‘multi-utility’ toilet vans at major traffic signals soonSubscriber Only
June 24, 2019 00:52 IST
Officials from the BMC said the idea of relief facility vans was to cater to Mumbai’s massive floating population, which requires more toilets in public places.
Mon, Jun 24, 2019Residents of Jay Bhim Nagar, Gautam Nagar face tough time after BMC razes bridgeSubscriber Only
June 03, 2019 01:51 IST
As a mark of protest against the BMC, angry residents sent over 180 letters on May 30 to the local ward office, demanding construction of a new bridge withing seven days.
Mon, Jun 03, 2019Firm ‘Blacklisted’ by Surat civic body: BMC to probe if all details were disclosed before bidsSubscriber Only
May 28, 2019 02:16 IST
As per General Contract Condition (GCC), a bidder should disclose all details of pending action, litigation, First Information Report or past blacklisting, a BMC official said.
Tue, May 28, 2019
Mithi river: Crores spent as flood mitigation recommendations gather dustSubscriber Only
May 27, 2019 02:33 IST
The Mithi River Development and Protection Authority (MRDPA) was formed in 2006 to coordinate between the MMRDA and BMC for the restoration of Mithi and to mitigate flooding. However, the committee has not met even once since 2013. The MRPDA is headed by the state’s chief minister.
Mon, May 27, 2019BMC may order re-audit of 24 skywalks in ‘poor condition’Subscriber Only
May 23, 2019 01:36 IST
A bridge’s service life represents its expected lifetime requiring only routine maintenance operations; no major repairs are necessary during a service life.
Thu, May 23, 2019
BMC defies deadline: How are they going to finish road repair works before rain arrives, ask residentsSubscriber Only
May 22, 2019 07:41 IST
Last year, the BMC had started repair and resurfacing of over 1,350 roads, including pre-monsoon preventive work. About half this work is yet to finish. Recently, it has dug up roads afresh, which will likely turn into potholes during monsoon.
Wed, May 22, 2019
Under new name, firm blacklisted in Surat won six Mumbai contractsSubscriber Only
May 21, 2019 03:23 IST
Based in Navi Mumbai, S N Bhobe & Associates Private Limited was blacklisted by Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) after the flyover collapse in 2014.
Tue, May 21, 2019
Property tax: No payment through BMC’s portal & CFCs, residents in the lurchSubscriber Only
May 20, 2019 07:53 IST
Property tax is BMC’s biggest source of income after octroi was abolished and GST was implemented. In 2018-19 civic body has collected about Rs 5,000 crore from property tax.
Mon, May 20, 2019
Robots not clearing British-era drains efficiently: BMCSubscriber Only
May 19, 2019 09:27 IST
Officials of the Storm Water Drain (SWD) department said the robots, which have been in use for the past few months, are unable to clear silt, accumulated over the decades, with the speed expected of them.
Sun, May 19, 2019
Explained: Why SEC has ordered fresh polls on four corporator seats in BMCSubscriber Only
May 16, 2019 19:49 IST
Four candidates who bagged the second-highest number of votes in the 2017 civic polls in Mumbai were hopeful of becoming corporators after the incumbents were disqualified owing to invalid caste certificates.
Fri, May 17, 2019
Mumbai: BMC to restore Municipal Dispensary buildingSubscriber Only
May 16, 2019 05:15 IST
Though the exact year of construction of the structure is not known, officials from the BMC’s heritage cell say it is at least 60 years old. The structure is unique for its ashlar masonry, using stones from Kurla and Porbandar.
Thu, May 16, 2019Mumbai: SEC orders fresh polls, runners-up candidates disappointedSubscriber Only
May 15, 2019 01:07 IST
The seats are in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Ulhasnagar, Kolhapur and Pune, and include the three seats where Salagre, Naik and Hundare were set to be corporators.
Wed, May 15, 2019Illegal constructions: In April, BMC acted on less than 11% complaintsSubscriber Only
May 11, 2019 01:33 IST
According to the data available with the BMC, in April, it had received 4,109 complaints against illegal construction. However, action was taken in only 441 cases — a mere 10.73 per cent.
Sat, May 11, 2019
Mumbai: Busy junction dug up, traffic at Dadar TT slows to a crawlSubscriber Only
May 10, 2019 01:37 IST
On May 6, the BMC’s storm water drain (SWD) department had dug up a huge stretch from Dadar TT junction towards Tilak Bridge for laying wider drainage pipelines to reduce waterlogging in Hindu Colony and Parsee Colony, resulting in traffic slowing to a crawl.
Fri, May 10, 2019
Triggered by ongoing infrastructure projects: Mumbai civic body identifies 48 new flooding spotsSubscriber Only
May 09, 2019 00:46 IST
After the 2017 deluge, BMC had identified 225 flooding spots. According to BMC records, at 36, the island city has the most number of new flooding spots. In 2014, while there were 40 flooding spots in the city, it increased to 225 in 2017.
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