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More deserving students than BMC can rewardSubscriber Only
October 05, 2010 04:10 IST
Last year,the BMC introduced a scheme to reward city students with scores of 90 per cent and above in standards X and XII.
Tue, Oct 05, 2010
After gold in dome,stained glass panels to be restored in BMCSubscriber Only
October 04, 2010 08:38 IST
After restoring the historic gold dome in the BMC headquarters,the civic administration now plans to restore stained glass panels throughout the heritage structure.
Mon, Oct 04, 2010Build on 25% land,help maintain rest: BMC caretaker plan for open spacesSubscriber Only
October 01, 2010 04:57 IST
Even as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation finalises its controversial caretaker policy for roping in private parties for the maintenance of fast-shrinking open spaces in Mumbai.
Fri, Oct 01, 2010BMC mulls advertising on bridges to generate funds for foot overbridgesSubscriber Only
September 27, 2010 01:51 IST
After a series of accidents involving pedestrians on foot overbridges,the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has chalked out a plan to generate funds for better maintenance of the bridges.
Mon, Sep 27, 2010Not too much cash but roads will get attention they needSubscriber Only
September 27, 2010 01:44 IST
Four months after taking charge,Additional Municipal Commissioner Aseem Gupta speaks about the core issues that need to be tackled.
Mon, Sep 27, 2010Not too much cash but roads will get attention they needSubscriber Only
September 27, 2010 01:39 IST
Four months after taking charge,Additional Municipal Commissioner Aseem Gupta speaks about the core issues that need to be tackled.
Mon, Sep 27, 2010MIAL wants 200 trees on flight path prunedSubscriber Only
September 20, 2010 04:44 IST
Trees are now posing problems for aircraft landing at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.
Mon, Sep 20, 2010Centre questions plan for elevated walkway at ChaityabhoomiSubscriber Only
September 20, 2010 04:27 IST
The Ministry of Environment & Forests (MOEF) has objected to a proposal by the Maharashtra State Coastal Zone Management Authority (MSCZMA).
Mon, Sep 20, 2010BMC to finally repair 51 old marketsSubscriber Only
September 16, 2010 06:24 IST
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has proposed to repair its 51 markets that are in dilapidated condition.
Thu, Sep 16, 2010NDRF asks BMC to relieve it of monsoon dutySubscriber Only
September 15, 2010 06:50 IST
With the monsoon expected to withdraw by September-end,the National Disaster Response Force.
Wed, Sep 15, 2010Give locals first say on open spaces: stateSubscriber Only
September 14, 2010 04:01 IST
Even as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is trying to revive its caretaker policy for management and maintenance of open spaces,the state government has asked the civic body to ensure the first priority or right of refusal is given to local citizens.
Tue, Sep 14, 2010Eyes on youSubscriber Only
September 13, 2010 05:27 IST
Devotees continued to throng Ganesh mandals amid high security in the city after a terror alert. This year,for mandals too security was top priority.
Mon, Sep 13, 201021 vacant land tenancy plots to be freed for redevelopmentSubscriber Only
September 11, 2010 05:44 IST
As many as 21 vacant land tenancy plots owned by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation will soon be free for redevelopment projects involving private developers.
Sat, Sep 11, 2010Ganesh mandals in city feel inflation pinchSubscriber Only
September 08, 2010 03:46 IST
Rising costs of labour and raw materials may take the sheen out of Ganeshotsav this year. While several mandal organisers claim that they are forced to shell out more money to set up Ganesh mandals this year...
Wed, Sep 08, 2010Civic body to allow private contractors to prune treesSubscriber Only
September 07, 2010 04:27 IST
Under sharp criticism for the increasing number of road accidents that have resulted from trees falling on passersby and faced with a staff shortage...
Tue, Sep 07, 2010Tree authority short of equipment and manpower,pruning of trees yet to pick upSubscriber Only
August 30, 2010 04:42 IST
With days left for the Ganesh festival,the BMCs tree authority is facing a severe shortage of equipment and manpower to cut and prune trees that are likely to obstruct the Ganesh processions.
Mon, Aug 30, 2010On a whistleSubscriber Only
August 29, 2010 03:56 IST
They are no Romeos whistling their way through songs but a bunch of enthusiasts who rather take their hobby seriously.
Sun, Aug 29, 2010Civic body to go online with data on licencesSubscriber Only
August 27, 2010 04:34 IST
Soon,finding out if the neighbouring shop or hotel is legal will just be a click away.
Fri, Aug 27, 2010Oct deadline to collect pending property taxSubscriber Only
August 23, 2010 01:34 IST
With the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) set to implement the new property tax system,the civic bodys assessment and collection department has been given a deadline to clear pending tax settlements.
Mon, Aug 23, 2010Work on Lalbaug flyover halts for Ganesh utsavSubscriber Only
August 20, 2010 00:59 IST
To avoid any inconvenience to the devotees of Lalbaugcha Raja,the construction of Lalbaug flyover will be halted for over 20 days next month.
Fri, Aug 20, 2010BMC said 299 potholes across city,mandals count 1,340 on Ganesh routeSubscriber Only
August 17, 2010 00:07 IST
A week after the BMC claimed only 299 potholes remain to be repaired in Mumbai,an umbrella organisation of Ganesh mandals has counted 1,340 in a recce of the routes major mandals will take.
Tue, Aug 17, 2010Flood screens to curb garbage flow into seaSubscriber Only
August 12, 2010 02:47 IST
In an attempt to keep city beaches clean and curb flow of garbage into the sea,the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will install flood screens at all sewerage outfalls.
Thu, Aug 12, 2010India Post out,BMC turns to pvt couriersSubscriber Only
August 10, 2010 00:38 IST
The Tax Assessment & Collection department of BMC will employ private courier services and not the India Post as usual to deliver bills,which would translate into an estimated loss of Rs 78 lakh for the postal department.
Tue, Aug 10, 2010
No takers for civic bodys multi-crore solutionSubscriber Only
August 05, 2010 00:02 IST
Nearly Rs 70 crore has been spent on purchasing and maintaining them and they havent been used even once this monsoon. Three jet-patching machines,hyped as the quick-fix to the citys rainy-season pothole problem,are the BMCs costly and idle indulgence.
Thu, Aug 05, 2010Pothole danger aheadSubscriber Only
August 02, 2010 03:38 IST
Flyovers are usually meant to ease traffic congestion along arterial roads,but the citys potholed flyovers are making driving a risky proposition for motorists.
Mon, Aug 02, 2010Journalism of Courage
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