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Mumbai: Fire in Worli, 16 firefighters in hospitalSubscriber Only
December 30, 2018 02:09 IST
Firefighting operations at the Sadhana Industrial Estate near Mahindra Tower in Worli continued late into the night, hours after the fire brigade escalated the level of seriousness of the blaze, with at least 14 fire engines pressed into service.
Sun, Dec 30, 2018
Kamala Mills, one year on: Fire brigade’s integrated command and control system yet to take offSubscriber Only
December 28, 2018 00:36 IST
A source in BMC said the fire brigade issued a showcause notice to the contractor two weeks ago, demanding that the work be completed by December 26.
Fri, Dec 28, 2018Kamala Mills, one year on: As city skyline changes, firemen face new problems with outdated equipmentSubscriber Only
December 27, 2018 01:22 IST
Fires in a highrise building or in an area surrounded by highrises often involve these ‘dark spots’ for radio signals, something that all firemen in Mumbai are worried about.
Thu, Dec 27, 2018
Mumbai: Caught between prevention, inspections, fire-fighting, fire brigade’s needs neglectedSubscriber Only
December 26, 2018 02:53 IST
In the last three years, the Mumbai Fire Brigade has inspected only 6,142 buildings in Mumbai, issuing notices for violations to 3,026. Of these, only 36 cases have been taken up for prosecution under the Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Act, 2006.
Wed, Dec 26, 2018
Mumbai Coastal Road project: Fishermen stall seaside surveySubscriber Only
December 25, 2018 01:44 IST
The fishermen in Worli are not allowing civic body staff and its contractor to study the proposed location of the piers for the project. Officials said the design can be finalised only once the survey is completed.
Tue, Dec 25, 2018
Mumbai: MIDC to hold fire audits on its premisesSubscriber Only
December 20, 2018 01:20 IST
The fire department has been given 15 days to complete the inspection and submit a report. Officials will also explore whether units violating fire safety norms can be closed down for non-compliance of norms.
Thu, Dec 20, 2018
Mumbai: Fire safety neglected under ease of doing business, says activistSubscriber Only
December 20, 2018 01:12 IST
A senior official from the BMC health department said, “All government hospitals and nursing homes are exempted from registration under BNHRA. So, there is no question of the civic body issuing licence or renewing their registration.”
Thu, Dec 20, 2018
Mumbai: Fire brigade inspected 25 hospitals in three yearsSubscriber Only
December 19, 2018 02:33 IST
Following these inspections, the department had issued notices to nine hospitals and 204 dispensaries after findings shortcomings, including non-functional fire fighting systems, non-availability of basic equipment like fire extinguishers, encroached or blocked fire exits.
Wed, Dec 19, 2018
Water supply tunnel in Mumbai: Firm in financial stress given contract, BMC project stares at delaySubscriber Only
December 14, 2018 01:01 IST
The municipality’s planned water supply tunnel project from Chembur to Parel through Wadala will solve the water supply grievances of people from Kurla to Parel, or a large chunk of central Mumbai.
Fri, Dec 14, 2018
‘Aarey was never shown as a forest in our records’Subscriber Only
December 10, 2018 03:41 IST
The recent fire in the forested area around Aarey Milk Colony has once again shifted the focus on one of Mumbai’s last green lungs. Aarey Milk Colony Chief Executive Officer N V Rathod talks to The Indian Express about the various challenges the agency faces
Mon, Dec 10, 2018
Mumbai: Jarhad vacates Byculla Zoo bungalow, clears way for Mayor to move inSubscriber Only
December 06, 2018 01:59 IST
The Byculla Zoo bungalow is spread over 6,000 sqft, with a lawn.
Thu, Dec 06, 2018Mumbai: Poor response from contractors, plan to redecorate Fort precinct to be delayedSubscriber Only
December 05, 2018 00:30 IST
The civic body will now have to re-invite bids for the third time in four months. The BMC has planned to restore the precinct’s heritage character, including a pilot project stretching from Flora Fountain to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya or the museum.
Wed, Dec 05, 2018Mumbai: Committee set up by govt suggests scrapping of 130-year-old MMC ActSubscriber Only
December 03, 2018 02:34 IST
It has recommended that a new act be created based on the existing requirements for efficient governance, said a source.
Mon, Dec 03, 2018Mumbai: BMC files FIR after nine trees found dried upSubscriber Only
November 28, 2018 03:08 IST
The complainant, Satish Doshi, had on October 11 written to the BMC’s tree department alleging possible poisoning or use of chemicals to kill the trees.
Wed, Nov 28, 2018Mumbai: BMC ward-level projects Shiv Sena corporator seeks reintroduction of contract systemSubscriber Only
November 27, 2018 03:08 IST
Currently, the BMC follows the e-tendering process to award contracts for ward level works like drainage repair, road repair, toilet repair, sewerage line and beautification among others.
Tue, Nov 27, 2018
BMC proposal to offer students direct cash transfer rejectedSubscriber Only
November 26, 2018 07:56 IST
Shiv Sena, Congress, NCP oppose move; say parents may misuse money. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, BMC, Shiv Sena, NCP, Ajoy Mehta, Yashvant Jadhav, Indian Express
Mon, Nov 26, 2018
Mumbai: Elect mayors, suggests committee set up by CMSubscriber Only
November 24, 2018 00:38 IST
While the three-member committee had submitted its 300-page report in March to the urban development department, headed by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, it is still in the deliberation stage.
Sat, Nov 24, 2018Mumbai: NGT slaps Rs 5-crore fine on BMC for improper solid waste managementSubscriber Only
November 23, 2018 02:46 IST
The report concludes that municipal solid waste dumping sites were not complying with rules and waste is being dumped in a haphazard manner at Deonar site... No leachate collection and treatment plant is there and fire incidents have also taken place,” reads the order.
Fri, Nov 23, 2018
Mumbai: Bodies of two girls found in well, police suspect suicideSubscriber Only
November 22, 2018 03:02 IST
Assistant Commissioner of Police (Dindoshi division) Dyaneshwar Jawalkar said no motive had been established yet. “We didn’t find any suicide notes at their homes. The families have not been able to tell us anything,” he said.
Thu, Nov 22, 2018
Mumbai: BMC efforts to recover penalty from contractors of water project stuck in litigationSubscriber Only
November 17, 2018 03:14 IST
The chief engineer of BMC’s hydraulic department, A S Tawadia, said: “The civic body has written to all departments not to release any payment of these three contractors.” The High Court will hear the case on November 19.
Sat, Nov 17, 2018
Mumbai: Plot reserved for fire station, but no BMC initiative yetSubscriber Only
November 15, 2018 03:11 IST
Local MNS leader, Prashant Rane, has demanded immediate action on the acquisition of the plot and construction of a fire station. “The BMC should take over the plot and start setting up a fire station,” said Rane.
Thu, Nov 15, 2018
Mumbai: Fire brigade found it difficult to access spotSubscriber Only
November 15, 2018 02:45 IST
S B Shirsat, among the first fire officers to reach the building, said cars were parked on the lane leading to it. At 8.56 pm the fire brigade declared a level-2 blaze, a major fire.
Thu, Nov 15, 2018Mumbai: BMC’s concrete roadsides plan draws criticism from own deptsSubscriber Only
November 14, 2018 02:11 IST
This is the third time the civic body has changed its plan on roadsides, called side strips or flexible pavements, under which utilities corridors pass.
Wed, Nov 14, 2018Mumbai: BMC failed to utilise parking lots in Khar, Bandra, say residentsSubscriber Only
November 13, 2018 03:23 IST
The BMC plans to construct a parking lot below Patwardhan Garden with a capacity of 780 vehicles (four-wheelers and two-wheelers).
Tue, Nov 13, 2018
BMC: 98 per cent of household waste now collected at doorstepSubscriber Only
November 12, 2018 08:05 IST
According to the latest data, BMC workers are currently collecting garbage from almost all households across the city, with only 2 per cent households yet to be covered under the scheme.
Mon, Nov 12, 2018Journalism of Courage
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