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Maharashtra: Panel directs govt to conduct third-party inspection of shelters for homelessSubscriber Only
December 24, 2021 01:29 IST
The directive came after five persons died in Nagpur, reportedly due to cold, over the last few days. The committee had also sought a report on the Nagpur incidents.
Fri, Dec 24, 2021
Mumbai: Gatherings of more than 200 people to now require assistant municipal commissioners’ nodSubscriber Only
December 21, 2021 14:15 IST
Meanwhile, ahead of Christmas and New Year celebrations, the civic body appealed to the citizens to follow Covid protocols and avoid large gatherings.
Tue, Dec 21, 2021
BMC to set up decentralised climate cells in each wardSubscriber Only
December 21, 2021 07:45 IST
The BMC officials have also decided to launch a pilot project in M-East (Govandi, Mankhurd) ward for climate change related adaptation and mitigation measures.
Tue, Dec 21, 2021
Mumbai: BMC starts process for fresh survey on homelessSubscriber Only
December 17, 2021 00:06 IST
🔴 The corporation floated an Expression of Interest on Thursday to appoint an agency to conduct enumeration of the homeless in Mumbai.
Fri, Dec 17, 2021
Ahead of BMC polls: Friction points flare up between Sena, BJPSubscriber Only
December 11, 2021 01:08 IST
The latest round of allegations between the two former allies started after a cylinder blast in Worli, which led to the death of three people including a five-month-old infant.
Sat, Dec 11, 2021
‘BMC poll is BJP vs all other parties, we can’t afford less than 120 seats’Subscriber Only
December 06, 2021 00:56 IST
Senior BJP corporator in BMC and spokesperson of Maharashtra BJP Bhalchandra Shirsat, who has been behind the party's strategy in the corporation, spoke to Laxman Singh about the way forward for the BJP.
Mon, Dec 06, 2021
‘Five calls a day, physical visits’: Mumbai issues new home quarantine rules amid Omicron threatSubscriber Only
December 04, 2021 11:48 IST
🔴 The guidelines come after a patient in Karnataka infected by the Omicron variant of Covid-19 was found to have left India despite testing positive.
Sun, Dec 05, 2021
Omicron Alert: Infected samples from past week to be sent for genome sequenceSubscriber Only
December 03, 2021 02:18 IST
🔴 BMC's genome sequencing lab takes four to five days to test a sample and requires a minimum of 350 samples at a time for tests.
Fri, Dec 03, 2021
Four BMC staffers facing bribery enquiries get executive postingsSubscriber Only
November 29, 2021 00:49 IST
A Review Committee headed by the municipal commissioner had directed the concerned department to reinstate these staffers only on non-executive posts until the enquiry against them was concluded, according to the BMC's internal records.
Mon, Nov 29, 2021
Mumbai: 2020 BMC polls could be delayed, govt yet to get Governor’s nod for more electoral wardsSubscriber Only
November 25, 2021 23:15 IST
🔴The term of the existing elected body of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will end on March 8, which means the elections should be held in February.
Thu, Nov 25, 2021
Govt rejects BMC land acquisition proposal for public amenitiesSubscriber Only
November 24, 2021 00:17 IST
As per the policy proposal, the BMC -- citing financial strain – would not initiate acquisition of a land reserved for amenities like gardens, playgrounds, library, art museums in the DP-2034 if it would cost more than Rs 100 crore or Rs 1 lakh per sqm.
Wed, Nov 24, 2021
Mumbai: BMC to divert Rs 600 cr for bridges, roads from emergency infra fundsSubscriber Only
November 16, 2021 01:04 IST
A major chunk of the funds allocated for the roads, bridges and stormwater drain departments in the 2021-22 budget has been utilized for ongoing projects.
Tue, Nov 16, 2021
Mumbai: BMC to use satellite imagery to detect illegal constructions and encroachmentSubscriber Only
November 14, 2021 00:40 IST
The civic body will use these images to create a database to compare the deviation in the original structures in the last 30 years.
Sun, Nov 14, 2021
BMC to use major chunk of central grant to procure EVsSubscriber Only
October 31, 2021 21:43 IST
The civic body has planned to procure electric buses for internal use, cars and electric sweepers as about 80% of the funds will be used for Electric Vehicles.
Sun, Oct 31, 2021
Mumbai: Proposal on anvil to hold public consultations for naming of public placesSubscriber Only
October 27, 2021 22:57 IST
According to the proposal, as per the policy approved on April 13, 2010, naming or renaming of public places should be after a person who has historical importance or contributed in Mumbai or Maharashtra or the country's development.
Thu, Oct 28, 2021
2017 BMC polls manifesto: How Shiv Sena has faredSubscriber Only
October 25, 2021 01:02 IST
With the term of the existing municipal corporation set to end and fresh elections expected early next year, Laxman Singh reports on whether these populist promises were fulfilled or remained forgotten.
Mon, Oct 25, 2021
Drone used for first time as fire brigade upgrades to tackle incidents in highrisesSubscriber Only
October 23, 2021 01:48 IST
We have recently got water tower van and soon it will be commissioned. Another key equipment will be ‘High-rise Firefighting Vehicle’, which is likely to be inducted in the fleet by next month.” — R S Choudhary Deputy Chief Engineer, (Technical), Mumbai Fire Brigade
Sat, Oct 23, 2021
Avighna Park blaze sees usage of drone for first time as Fire Brigade upgrades to tackle incidents in high-risesSubscriber Only
October 22, 2021 23:54 IST
With a proliferation of high-rises in Mumbai, Mumbai Fire Brigade is going for advanced technology and equipment, including the possibility of deploying drones for actual fire fighting.
Mon, Oct 25, 2021
Security guard dies after jumping off 19th floor as fire breaks out in Mumbai high-riseSubscriber Only
October 22, 2021 22:14 IST
The fire broke out in flat number 1902 in B-wing of the building around 11.30am on Friday.
Sat, Oct 23, 2021
BMC to spend Rs 104 crore on operation and maintenance of Covid-19 jumbo centersSubscriber Only
October 12, 2021 12:49 IST
In anticipation of third wave of Covid-19, the civic body has made arrangements of 5,908 beds including 738 ICU beds and 200 for pediatric patients in five jumbo centers.
Tue, Oct 12, 2021
Mumbai: BMC likely to submit draft report on ward boundary rectification to SEC next weekSubscriber Only
October 10, 2021 00:53 IST
On August 25, SEC issued directions to 18 municipal corporations, including Mumbai, to start the process of delimitation of ward boundaries. State election body had told corporations to send draft reports as soon as possible.
Sun, Oct 10, 2021
A whole new look: Year after rebranding, BMC invites tenders for new signboards in civic-run schoolsSubscriber Only
October 08, 2021 21:49 IST
The BMC has floated a tender worth Rs 12 crore for putting signboards and gates with new names in seven zones covering all municipal school buildings.
Fri, Oct 08, 2021
Mumbai: Mayor to hold review meet over rising complaints over clean-up marshalsSubscriber Only
October 03, 2021 13:24 IST
In Mumbai, about 750 clean-up marshals have been deployed at key locations like railway stations, tourist places and bus stops to enforce the mandatory face mask rule. However, complaints of bogus clean-up marshals harassing citizens have gone up.
Sun, Oct 03, 2021
Slight rise in Covid cases in younger population: BMC dataSubscriber Only
September 30, 2021 23:16 IST
Data show that in the last one month, of the total new cases, 11.52 per cent were from the age group of 0-19 years.
Fri, Oct 01, 2021
Sewage Disposal Project set for further delays as allegations of irregularities aboundSubscriber Only
September 29, 2021 22:24 IST
In August, the Supreme Court had slammed the BMC over delay in setting up STPs and directed it to comply with NGT order on upgrading sewage treatment facilities.
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