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BMC halts vaccination drive at all state & civic centres on ThursdaySubscriber Only
June 03, 2021 02:30 IST
The BMC in May received total 5,23,440 doses of vaccines, including that of Covaxin and Covishield. Nearly half of what it had received in April - 9,47,500 doses. In March, the BMC had received 8,10,950 doses of both the vaccines.
Thu, Jun 03, 2021
Maharashtra Cong writes to SEC for ‘rectification’ of ward boundariesSubscriber Only
June 02, 2021 06:01 IST
Opposition leader in BMC Ravi Raja alleged that in 2016, the BJP-led state government directed redrawing of ward boundaries that benefited the party.
Wed, Jun 02, 2021
BMC gets nine responses for vaccine procurementSubscriber Only
June 02, 2021 05:40 IST
All responses are from those claiming to be "facilitators" for companies, including one received on Tuesday from one for Johnson & Johnson. The other response received today was for Sputnik V.
Wed, Jun 02, 2021
Mumbai: Start preliminary preparation for 2022 civic polls, SEC tells BMCSubscriber Only
June 01, 2021 03:07 IST
The directions came in the backdrop of the BMC election department's letter to the commission seeking instructions for pre-poll preparatory works as only nine months were left for the elections.
Tue, Jun 01, 2021
After unusual flooding in South Mumbai last year, residents wary of repeatSubscriber Only
May 30, 2021 22:11 IST
Last year, many areas in South Mumbai got waterlogged due to heavy rain and water gushed into gated societies
Mon, May 31, 2021
‘De-silting target during Mumbai’s nullah cleaning increased by 95% this year, will help hold more rainwater’Subscriber Only
May 30, 2021 20:08 IST
The BMC is preparing for the upcoming monsoon. P VELRASU, additional municipal commissioner (projects), speaks to The Indian Express on steps it has taken to ensure that parts of the city do not get submerged after a heavy downpour
Sun, May 30, 2021
89% desilting of major nullahs done, better prepared for monsoon: BMCSubscriber Only
May 30, 2021 19:05 IST
Some corporators say claims hollow, point to flooding after Tauktae
Sun, May 30, 2021
BMC writes to State Election Commission, casts uncertainty over civic body electionsSubscriber Only
May 29, 2021 02:43 IST
If the elections are postponed, the municipal commissioner will become the administrator. Navi Mumbai and Vasai-Virar municipal corporations are already being run by administrators.
Sat, May 29, 2021
Firms line up to bid but vaccine makers say have no agentsSubscriber Only
May 28, 2021 04:12 IST
This comes as several states float global tenders and, at the same time, underline that the Centre should procure the vaccines rather than make them compete in the global market.
Fri, May 28, 2021
Maharashtra, Mumbai global call: Firms line up to bid but vaccine makers say have no agentsSubscriber Only
May 28, 2021 03:56 IST
This comes as several states float global tenders and, at the same time, underline that the Centre should procure the vaccines rather than make them compete in the global market.
Fri, May 28, 2021
Firm claiming to supply AstraZeneca, Pfizer vaccines to Mumbai withdraws bidSubscriber Only
May 27, 2021 20:22 IST
Responding to the Mumbai civic body’s global expression of interest (EOI) of procurement of 10 million vaccines, Romania-based O2 Blue Energy SRL had submitted a bid claiming that it can facilitate supply of Pfizer-BioNtech and AstraZeneca vaccines.
Thu, May 27, 2021
Firm that approached BMC with Pfizer offer wants advance payment: OfficialsSubscriber Only
May 27, 2021 01:22 IST
In its global tender issued for procurement of the doses for Mumbai on May 12, the BMC had made it clear it would make the payment only after receiving the vaccines.
Thu, May 27, 2021
BMC gets nod to lay pipeline on Tata Mills premisesSubscriber Only
May 26, 2021 03:55 IST
In the permission letter, the National Textile Corporation Limited said, "Laying of a pipeline of 1600mm diameter, three meter width and 350 meter in length (including working space) may be permitted on receipt of consideration of Rs 8.56 crore.”
Wed, May 26, 2021
Global tender: Maharashtra, BMC get 8 bids each, none from manufacturersSubscriber Only
May 26, 2021 02:30 IST
Maharahstra and BMC officials said they directly wrote to all manufacturers but have not received any response. They have received responses only from facilitator firms which claim tie-ups with manufacturers, with an assured supply.
Wed, May 26, 2021
Mumbai: BMC to give 2nd dose of Covishield to senior citizens from tomorrowSubscriber Only
May 23, 2021 01:11 IST
The BMC's official Twitter handle said no vaccine will be administered at any of its centres on Sunday and the schedule for Monday will be shared later.
Sun, May 23, 2021
Mumbai: BMC reaches out to Russian entity for supply of Sputnik VSubscriber Only
May 21, 2021 22:25 IST
The BMC's global tender has so far received responses from three distributors who can supply Sputnik V.
Fri, May 21, 2021
Open hardware shops so damaged buildings can be repaired: BJP corporators to govtSubscriber Only
May 20, 2021 21:22 IST
According to data from BMC's Disaster Management Cell, 43 complaints of house collapse or damage were received on Monday. However, the city as well as the state is under a lockdown-like situation and only shops selling essential goods are allowed to open. The guidelines will be in force till May 31.
Thu, May 20, 2021
Monsoon coming, BMC to repair Mulund, BKC & Dahisar jumbo facilities in 15 daysSubscriber Only
May 19, 2021 04:10 IST
This was decided on Tuesday at a meeting between Additional Municipal Commissioner Sanjeev Jaiswal, who supervises the creation of jumbo facilities, along with deans of all the six jumbo centres and nine departments that provide amenities to them.
Wed, May 19, 2021
BMC extends vaccine tender deadline, gets responses from three firms with Sputnik V offerSubscriber Only
May 19, 2021 02:14 IST
Three distributors who can supply Sputnik V have shown interest in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) global tender for procurement of 1 crore doses of Covid-19 vaccines.
Wed, May 19, 2021
Mumbai resumes Covid-19 vaccination amid vaccine shortage, power cutSubscriber Only
May 18, 2021 13:01 IST
The drive was, however, chaotic at a few centres due to shortage of vaccine and power cut.
Tue, May 18, 2021
Cyclonic storm Tauktae batters MumbaiSubscriber Only
May 18, 2021 01:36 IST
While there was no confirmed loss of life reported in Mumbai till late evening, four people were reported missing after two boats drifted in the sea at Madh Island and Mahim Causeway.
Tue, May 18, 2021
BMC to conduct structural audit of evacuated jumbo Covid centresSubscriber Only
May 18, 2021 00:11 IST
The civic body has said that these jumbo field centres have been up since the last one year and an audit of the structures is required to strengthen them.
Tue, May 18, 2021
Mumbai: No bidders yet for BMC vaccine tenderSubscriber Only
May 17, 2021 01:20 IST
BMC had floated a tender for procurement of 1 crore vaccine doses. Apart from Covishield and Covaxin, the corporation is eying global vaccine firms like Sputnik V, Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson and Johnson.
Mon, May 17, 2021
Mumbai: No bidders yet for BMC vaccine tenderSubscriber Only
May 17, 2021 00:42 IST
The civic body gave bidders six days to respond.
Mon, May 17, 2021
Cyclone Tauktae: Covid-19 vaccinations to remain suspended today, BMC to launch pilot project to ‘streamline’ immunisationSubscriber Only
May 16, 2021 22:30 IST
After several complaints of confusion, mismanagement and CoWIN glitches, the BMC has introduced a pilot project to streamline the immunisation drive.
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