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Explained: What is Mumbai civic body’s 3D mapping initiative?Subscriber Only
September 28, 2021 12:34 IST
In a first, a 3D city model of Mumbai has been prepared. What technology and tools have been used, and how much time did it take? What are the benefits of this project?
Tue, Sep 28, 2021
Mumbai: BMC turns down Dabbewala Bhavan plan, cites lack of landSubscriber Only
September 24, 2021 23:20 IST
In the run-up to the 2017 BMC election, the Shiv Sena, which now runs the BMC, had in its manifesto promised to set up a ‘Dabbewala Bhavan’ to honour dabbawalas.
Sat, Sep 25, 2021
Mumbai: VJTI appointed consultant to fix leakages in Anik Panjarpol TunnelSubscriber Only
September 23, 2021 17:53 IST
The 16-km freeway, started in 2014, cuts travel time between Navi Mumbai and Thane to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) from one-and-a-half hours to 40 minutes.
Thu, Sep 23, 2021
Mumbai: BMC appoints VJTI for technical assistance in fixing leakages in Anik Panjarpol TunnelSubscriber Only
September 23, 2021 14:36 IST
Officials failed to find out the source of leakages and considering the risk of accidents, the civic body gave a contract of Rs 23 lakh to VJTI.
Thu, Sep 23, 2021
Mumbai: Air pollution dropped in past year but still above safe levelsSubscriber Only
September 18, 2021 01:47 IST
The data from nine air quality monitoring stations under the System of Air Quality Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR) was analysed between April 2020 and March 2021.
Sat, Sep 18, 2021
Dadar, Dharavi, Parel among areas that saw rise in water contamination in 2020-21: BMC reportSubscriber Only
September 17, 2021 12:31 IST
Officials said that out of the total water samples collected for testing, 275 showed the presence of E-coli bacteria, which can cause diseases such as diarrhoea and dysentery.
Fri, Sep 17, 2021
Tree felling for bullet train and metro projects to worsen Mumbai floods, say activistsSubscriber Only
September 16, 2021 14:03 IST
According to the proposal, a total of 152 trees will be impacted for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project.
Thu, Sep 16, 2021
Mumbai: BMC plans real-time dashboard for better waste managementSubscriber Only
September 13, 2021 23:39 IST
The BMC had started a citizen survey seeking responses on the civic body's waste management to prepare a vision plan for 2030.
Mon, Sep 13, 2021
290 trees in Mumbai to be felled, transplanted for bullet train, Metro 7A projectsSubscriber Only
September 12, 2021 01:46 IST
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project is being implemented by the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL).
Tue, Sep 14, 2021
Areas in Mumbai with less green cover, more concrete are warmer: StudySubscriber Only
September 09, 2021 01:56 IST
The data study from 2015 to 2020 shows that the temperature was as low as 28 degree Celsius in Mulund area and as high as 34 degree Celsius in areas like Dongari. As per the BMC tree census data, Mumbai has 29.75 lakh trees.
Thu, Sep 09, 2021
Andheri to get 1st model ward with 100% waste management at sourceSubscriber Only
September 08, 2021 02:28 IST
According to BMC data, ward 61 daily generates 33 metric tonne of garbage, of which more than 70 per cent is wet waste like food. The rest consists of wet waste like plastic and clothes.
Wed, Sep 08, 2021
With uptick in active Covid cases, BMC on high alertSubscriber Only
September 06, 2021 23:21 IST
Ahead of Ganpati festival, increase in new cases in home isolation.
Tue, Sep 07, 2021
Motorist dies on new flyover after spate of accidents; BMC to begin repairs, denies construction was shoddySubscriber Only
August 31, 2021 23:58 IST
BJP demands inquiry, says Uddhav Thackeray pointed out poor road quality on August 1 inauguration
Tue, Aug 31, 2021
Motorist dies on new flyover after spate of accidents; BMC to begin repairs, denies construction was shoddySubscriber Only
August 31, 2021 23:18 IST
BJP demands inquiry, says Uddhav Thackeray pointed out poor road quality on August 1 inauguration
Wed, Sep 01, 2021
Mumbai: Traffic on newly opened GMLR flyover stopped after spate of bike accidentsSubscriber Only
August 31, 2021 16:22 IST
Several bike-skidding accidents have happened on the northbound (towards Mankhurd Mandala) side since the flyover was opened on August 1. The 2.9-km flyover was constructed at Rs 713 crore by the BMC.
Wed, Sep 01, 2021
Mumbai Climate Action Plan: What is it, and why does the city need one?Subscriber Only
August 31, 2021 12:46 IST
What is this plan, and why does the city need one? How vulnerable is Mumbai to climate change?
Tue, Aug 31, 2021
Mumbai is becoming warmer, facing increased extreme rainfall events: WRI studySubscriber Only
August 28, 2021 21:43 IST
While Mumbai has seen constant rise in temperature after 2007, there has been a substantial increase in intense rainfall and storm events in the past five years. Areas like Worli, Dadar, Kurla and Andheri are more prone to extreme rainfall events.
Sun, Aug 29, 2021
80% of Nariman Point, Mantralaya will be under water by 2050: ChahalSubscriber Only
August 28, 2021 01:53 IST
“Earlier, we used to hear about climate change events like melting glaciers but it was not directly affecting us. But now it has come to our doorstep,” said Chahal.
Sat, Aug 28, 2021
Aaditya: Delay in taking action against climate threat would make Mumbai unsuitable to live inSubscriber Only
August 28, 2021 01:40 IST
It has also roped in Climate Voices, a collaboration of groups working on climate issues, as a knowledge partner for preparation of MCAP.
Sat, Aug 28, 2021
At Byculla orphanage, 22, including four children, test positive for Covid-19Subscriber Only
August 26, 2021 23:17 IST
Byculla orphanage Coronavirus cases: Officials from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said all of them are asymptomatic and stable.
Fri, Aug 27, 2021
BMC to launch website on climate action plan on FridaySubscriber Only
August 26, 2021 10:23 IST
Through the website, residents can give feedback and suggestions on the first climate action plan, which is currently under preparation.
Thu, Aug 26, 2021
Only 16% of new sewerage lines laid in Mumbai in past 4 yearsSubscriber Only
August 23, 2021 02:24 IST
However, in the last four years, work on only 15.5 km was completed. Now, the civic body has said that it will finish the remaining 78.17-km sewer line in the next two years.
Mon, Aug 23, 2021
Mumbai records 259 new Covid-19 cases, slight increase in positivity rateSubscriber Only
August 21, 2021 22:33 IST
Mumbai’s daily case load of 318 reported on Friday had crept beyond 300 for the first time this month.
Sat, Aug 21, 2021
Mumbai civic body removes over 7,500 illegal banners across city in a yearSubscriber Only
August 19, 2021 10:58 IST
According to BMC data, about 600 police complaints have been filed and 31 First Information Reports (FIR) concerning illegal hoardings have been registered in a year.
Thu, Aug 19, 2021
BMC completes standardisation of footpaths in Fort Precinct areaSubscriber Only
August 17, 2021 19:09 IST
The Fort Precinct is rich in colonial history, art and architecture, and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2018.
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