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BMC security staff train like paramilitary, Army soldiersSubscriber Only
April 10, 2014 02:43 IST
The NDRF module will help train the guards for search, rescue and evacuation of victims during floods and building collapses.
Thu, Apr 10, 2014
No parks and no recreationSubscriber Only
April 02, 2014 01:45 IST
The controversial caretaker and adoption policy to allow handover and maintenance of public open spaces to private trusts was stayed in 2007 by the then Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh.
Wed, Apr 02, 2014
6K staffers on poll duty, BMC depts struggleSubscriber Only
March 25, 2014 01:50 IST
The property tax department under BMC has admitted that it would be unable to garner the target of Rs 4,400 crore.
Tue, Mar 25, 2014Pali Hill society row: Dy registrar summons Aamir, complainantsSubscriber Only
March 21, 2014 04:01 IST
The family in the complaint had said the society’s managing committee was pushing Khan’s proposal.
Fri, Mar 21, 2014
BMC plans to supply water to illegal slumsSubscriber Only
February 10, 2014 02:04 IST
The BMC suffers losses worth an average of Rs 400 crore annually due to water theft and illegal connections.
Mon, Feb 10, 2014
Swimming against the tideSubscriber Only
February 05, 2014 00:03 IST
The current water tariff in Mumbai is unsustainable, says Sharvari Patwa.
Thu, Feb 06, 2014
Bhendi Bazaar project has no plan for fire station, BMC raises a stinkSubscriber Only
January 14, 2014 00:20 IST
Asks trust handling the redevelopment project to make room for tackling fire in highrises.
Tue, Jan 14, 2014Tepid response for water supply improvement projectSubscriber Only
January 02, 2014 04:33 IST
Only two firms,Vonia Water India Private Ltd and Europe-based Suez Environment Pvt Ltd,have bid for the project so far.
Thu, Jan 02, 2014Law no bar for lawmakersSubscriber Only
December 31, 2013 00:27 IST
From abusing a traffic cop or beating up a civic engineer,they were clearly on the rampage
Tue, Dec 31, 2013City may soon have hawkers on their best behaviourSubscriber Only
December 30, 2013 00:08 IST
The BMC has suggested uniforms with logos and training programmes for street vendors
Mon, Dec 30, 2013Civic chief asks BMC,fire dept to adhere to SC order on open spacesSubscriber Only
December 26, 2013 02:13 IST
Builders body plans to file review petition in apex court
Thu, Dec 26, 2013Western suburbs top BMCs list of ‘illegal’ towersSubscriber Only
December 25, 2013 00:38 IST
Currently,there is lack of clarity as to which guidelines will be finally implemented.
Wed, Dec 25, 2013U-turn: BMC might charge you for its WiFi serviceSubscriber Only
December 24, 2013 00:41 IST
The proposal to provide WiFi coverage,which was among the promises made by Shiv Sena in the run-up to the civic elections last year,was now in its final stage.
Tue, Dec 24, 2013Injuries could have been avoided if firemen had worn new uniformSubscriber Only
December 23, 2013 02:13 IST
Senior fire officials said the new uniforms are of international standard and used in Dubai,which experiences weather similar to Mumbais.
Mon, Dec 23, 2013Open space order will affect most projects in city,says civic chiefSubscriber Only
December 19, 2013 03:45 IST
A day after Supreme Court ruling,Sitaram Kunte says he has stopped clearing files.
Thu, Dec 19, 2013SC open space order will affect most projects in city: Mumbai civic chiefSubscriber Only
December 19, 2013 02:34 IST
Redevelopment projects account for at least 60 per cent of building projects in the city.
Thu, Dec 19, 2013SC says builders must stick to norms on open recreational spaceSubscriber Only
December 18, 2013 02:18 IST
Court had observed that the recreational space available at the ground level was reduced to a mere 7.7 per cent of the area.
Wed, Dec 18, 2013
Large amount of inflammable matter was stored in flat where fire broke outSubscriber Only
December 16, 2013 02:15 IST
The BMC is probing whether the flat owner had the permission to carry out renovation work.
Mon, Dec 16, 2013DP proposes major development in areas near mass transit corridorsSubscriber Only
November 26, 2013 06:09 IST
This is in stark contrast to its previous DP of 1991,in which it had restricted development on either side.
Tue, Nov 26, 2013Residents claim toll higher than reported,but bodies not recoveredSubscriber Only
November 25, 2013 05:48 IST
The fire took place in the heart of the dense slum network at Backbay around 10.30 am after a gas cylinder blast.
Mon, Nov 25, 2013Civic body roots for mandatory affordable housing componentSubscriber Only
November 25, 2013 05:40 IST
The BMC has suggested that inclusionary housing as a policy be adopted to augment the need for affordable housing.
Mon, Nov 25, 2013
Slums ignored in BMCs new development planSubscriber Only
November 25, 2013 05:39 IST
Over 60 per cent of the citys population lives in these areas.
Mon, Nov 25, 2013Only five wards meet 1991 DP standardsSubscriber Only
November 22, 2013 00:44 IST
A 280-page preparatory studies report of the BMC reveals these five wards have per capita recreational open space in excess of 2 sq m per person.
Fri, Nov 22, 2013
City needs to free up 47 sq km for amenities in next 20 years: BMCSubscriber Only
November 21, 2013 01:56 IST
Civic body suggests doubling of open space requirement,experts disagree.
Thu, Nov 21, 2013MNC food chains may set up shop at BMC headquartersSubscriber Only
November 19, 2013 01:42 IST
The proposal,which has been mooted by Shewale,is in final stages of approval from the civic administration.
Tue, Nov 19, 2013Journalism of Courage
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