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BMC proposes to fell 2,000 mangroves to construct 6 bridgesSubscriber Only
February 27, 2022 01:05 IST
The Maharashtra Coastal Zone Regulation Authority (MCZMA), while deferring Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance for five bridges, approved one proposal that will require cutting of at least 48 mangroves trees.
Sun, Feb 27, 2022
BJP seeks probe into contract given to firm linked to Deshmukh kin; BMC says will checkSubscriber Only
February 23, 2022 01:22 IST
The Indian Express had reported on February 11 that Innowave had received three sub-consultancy contracts between 2018 and 2020 in three different projects.
Wed, Feb 23, 2022
Explained: Narayan Rane’s Juhu bungalow row, the latest in his long tussle with Shiv SenaSubscriber Only
February 22, 2022 10:18 IST
In the latest flashpoint between Narayan Rane and the Shiv Sena, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has issued notice to the Union Minister for illegal construction in his bungalow in Mumbai. What explains the bad blood between Rane and Sena?
Tue, Feb 22, 2022
BMC issues notice to Narayan Rane for inspection of Juhu bungalowSubscriber Only
February 17, 2022 23:48 IST
Amid a political fight between Union Minister Narayan Rane and Shiv Sena, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has issued a notice to minister’s bungalow in Juhu for conducting inspection and measurements to check illegal construction.
Thu, Feb 17, 2022
Never gave nod, any such appointment is illegal, says BMC on sub-contract to Deshmukh cousinSubscriber Only
February 17, 2022 01:47 IST
The consultancy fees to the JV for package IV from Princess Street flyover to Priyadarshini Park is Rs 83 crore, according to Satyajeet’s statement. The total cost of the project package IV is pegged at Rs 2900 crore.
Thu, Feb 17, 2022
Mahouts recall their association with Anarkali — the last elephant of Byculla ZooSubscriber Only
February 13, 2022 01:25 IST
Anarkali was brought to the zoo at the age of 12 and was embraced by her mahouts. She has given rides to scores of visitors in the city’s only zoo.
Sun, Feb 13, 2022
BMC polls: Sena reiterate promise to build ‘Dabbewala Bhavan’ in BandraSubscriber Only
February 12, 2022 02:46 IST
The civic administration had turned down the plan of construction of ‘Dabbewala Bhavan’ to honour Mumbai's famous dabbawalas.
Sat, Feb 12, 2022
BMC to construct seven buildings to rehabilitate 800 families affected by GMLR projectSubscriber Only
February 08, 2022 01:21 IST
The corporation is constructing a 12.2-km GMLR with twin tunnels passing through Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) to ease traffic between Mumbai’s eastern and western suburbs. It will be the fourth such connector in the city.
Tue, Feb 08, 2022
BMC aims for ‘Net Zero’ via e-vehicles, climate action cell, energy efficiency & urban greenerySubscriber Only
February 05, 2022 06:06 IST
Acknowledging the impact of climate change in the city, IS Chahal said that BMC is taking steps to make Mumbai carbon neutral
Sat, Feb 05, 2022
Big capex push on city infra, BMC to dip into reserves, take internal loansSubscriber Only
February 04, 2022 01:28 IST
The civic body is now planning to dip heavily into its reserve funds and also take internal loans from its various departments to meet the fund requirements for development works.
Fri, Feb 04, 2022
Redrawing of BMC ward boundaries leaves several corporators upsetSubscriber Only
February 02, 2022 22:45 IST
🔴 Claim exercise being carried out to favour ruling Shiv Sena, party denies charge
Wed, Feb 02, 2022
BMC to conduct electrical audits of all buildings above 15 metresSubscriber Only
January 24, 2022 03:22 IST
The Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) will also be issuing a notice to Sachinam Heights for its non-operational fire-fighting system.
Mon, Jan 24, 2022
Tardeo building fire: Residents barred from moving in as power supply yet to be restoredSubscriber Only
January 23, 2022 23:48 IST
🔴 With the entire common electrical wiring of the building as well as of some individual flats damaged, officials said that it could take around four to six days’ time to fix the issue.
Mon, Jan 24, 2022
Blaze at Grant Road raises questions over fire safety of high-rise buildings in MumbaiSubscriber Only
January 23, 2022 00:39 IST
According to data from the MFB (till October 2021), fire brigade officials had randomly inspected 1,526 buildings, including 52 high-rises, over 20-months to check fire safety measures.
Sun, Jan 23, 2022
BMC seeks report on alternatives for Plaster of Paris from NEERI, MPCB for Ganpati idol makingSubscriber Only
January 18, 2022 02:07 IST
🔴 Idol makers and Ganpati mandals have maintained that with no other option, a complete ban on POPs will upend the lives of hundreds of idol makers in Mumbai as well as Maharashtra as Ganshotsav is a major festival in the state.
Tue, Jan 18, 2022
Keep record of those buying home antigen test kits: BMC tells chemists, manufacturersSubscriber Only
January 14, 2022 16:55 IST
The commissioner of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Thursday issued orders and asked chemists and others to share the data with FDA and BMC’s Epidemiology Cell via email every day in the evening.
Fri, Jan 14, 2022
Explained: Why traders are against new rule making Marathi signboards mandatorySubscriber Only
January 13, 2022 20:36 IST
The Maharashtra government has now made it mandatory for small shops and establishments to display nameplates in Marathi across the state.
Thu, Jan 13, 2022
Explained: How splitting, restructuring BMC wards could improve servicesSubscriber Only
January 07, 2022 09:31 IST
The Mumbai civic body has decided to bifurcate some of its larger administrative wards. Here's how this will pan out and help residents
Fri, Jan 07, 2022
Mumbai set to get two new administrative wardsSubscriber Only
January 05, 2022 23:36 IST
🔴 Earlier, the BMC had decided to bifurcate the city's biggest ward -- P-north (Malad) – into two. The civic body had also made provision of Rs 5 crore for bifurcation work in the budget 2021-22.
Wed, Jan 05, 2022
Safai kamgar kills self waiting for pay: ‘They would shout at him for even asking for his salary’Subscriber Only
January 04, 2022 00:53 IST
Parmar had studied till Class 10 in a Gujarati-medium school in Mumbai. He and younger brother Kalpesh lived in a rented house in Janata Colony, a Dalit-dominant settlement touching the Western Express Highway in Jogeshwari East, with both their parents dead.
Tue, Jan 04, 2022
Mumbai’s first waste to energy plant gets Centre’s green nodSubscriber Only
January 04, 2022 00:31 IST
The BMC has proposed to build the plant, with 600 metric tonne per day capacity, at the city's oldest dumping ground, Deonar, on 12.19 hectares area and at a cost of Rs 504 crore.
Tue, Jan 04, 2022
Mumbai: From zero to 11 in less than a week, containment zones rising fast in citySubscriber Only
January 01, 2022 22:54 IST
Number of sealed buildings in Mumbai rises from 22 on December 25 to 128 on December 30.
Sun, Jan 02, 2022
Set to lose 20% of annual business this year: Mumbai hotel industrySubscriber Only
January 01, 2022 01:59 IST
According to the hotel associations, the industry, which has borne the brunt of Covid-19 backlash due to lockdowns for almost two years, will lose about 20 per cent of annual business this year.
Sat, Jan 01, 2022
BMC to develop bird-friendly gardensSubscriber Only
December 28, 2021 22:10 IST
On Tuesday, during the second meeting of the city's biodiversity management committee, the idea of planting tree species (native and fruit bearing) in the civic gardens that can attract more birds was discussed.
Tue, Dec 28, 2021
Day after worker ends life, BMC suspends three officials for negligenceSubscriber Only
December 25, 2021 01:36 IST
Preliminary inquiry by BMC has revealed that there was negligence on part of officials, following which, administrative officer Anita Naik, head clerk Sameera Manjrekar and clerk Pankaj Khillare from P South ward of the SWM department were suspended.
Sat, Dec 25, 2021Journalism of Courage
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