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Corporator roping in architect to plan slum infrastructureSubscriber Only
June 16, 2013 05:49 IST
In an attempt to ensure better planning in slums,a corporator is now roping in an architect to design the infrastructure of his ward specific to the local requirement.
Sun, Jun 16, 2013Corporator to rope in architect for slum infrastructureSubscriber Only
June 16, 2013 01:07 IST
To ensure better planning in slums,a corporator is now roping in an architect to design infrastructure in his ward specific to the local requirement.
Sun, Jun 16, 2013Post-collapse,BMC remembers structural auditSubscriber Only
June 13, 2013 03:00 IST
Policy was proposed in 2007 after Laxmi Chhaya building in Borivali came crashing down.
Thu, Jun 13, 2013After a flood of complaints,senior BMC official faces suspensionSubscriber Only
June 12, 2013 01:15 IST
A day after the civic administration admitted to several blunders on its part and being ill-prepared for monsoon,it has decided to suspend a senior civic official and set up an inquiry against two others responsible for the negligence.
Wed, Jun 12, 2013Call of lifeSubscriber Only
June 09, 2013 02:18 IST
TISS helpline saves people at the other end,maps psycho-social problems in society.
Sun, Jun 09, 2013Wellingdon Colony tenants file writ in HCSubscriber Only
June 08, 2013 00:49 IST
Demand end to demolition of proposed heritage properties in cooperative society.
Sat, Jun 08, 2013BMC may expand rainwater harvestingSubscriber Only
June 06, 2013 00:40 IST
Likely to set up system in 7 open spaces after Shivaji Park.
Thu, Jun 06, 20133 engineers refuse to be part of BMC demolition squadSubscriber Only
June 03, 2013 04:16 IST
Engineers union says they fear being made scapegoats as job involves dealing with politicians,anti-social elements.
Mon, Jun 03, 2013Residents hope apex court will allow regularisationSubscriber Only
June 03, 2013 02:10 IST
Residents of 35 unauthorised floors in seven buildings at Campa Cola compound in Worli are banking on the hope that the Supreme Court will allow regularisation of part of the area.
Mon, Jun 03, 2013Mayor seeks separate policy on mannequin displaySubscriber Only
June 03, 2013 01:56 IST
After finding that the current civic policy for checks on advertisements does not have mannequins in its ambit,Mumbai mayor and Shiv Sena corporator Sunil Prabhu has planned to approach the Chief Minister to ask for a separate policy.
Mon, Jun 03, 2013Lingerie mannequins provoke wrong feelings in men: Mumbai corporatorSubscriber Only
May 31, 2013 02:10 IST
Ritu Tawade sayd that while all men 'don't always think in a bad manner,precautions do help'.
Fri, May 31, 2013
This ban talk is not newSubscriber Only
May 30, 2013 03:07 IST
The charge of the moral brigade has been often led by women corporators who comprise 50 per cent of the BMC House due to reservation.
Thu, May 30, 2013Attractive mannequins induce wrong feelings: CorporatorSubscriber Only
May 30, 2013 02:32 IST
Woman in eye of storm argues her case,finds her feet in spotlight.
Mon, Apr 14, 2014
Citizens say civic plan to ban bikini-clad mannequins regressiveSubscriber Only
May 28, 2013 03:50 IST
Ad film-maker Prahlad Kakkar said moral policing by Sena was not new.
Tue, May 28, 2013
To fight sex crimes,ban lingerie mannequins: BMCSubscriber Only
May 28, 2013 03:01 IST
Shiv Sena corporator's proposal for ban on bikini-clad mannequins passed,commissioner's nod sought.
Tue, May 28, 2013BMC grants 3 more months to remove irregularities in Worli highrisesSubscriber Only
May 28, 2013 02:09 IST
BMC has given top politicians,including ministers,three more month to correct irregularities in their flats/offices in the 14-storey Sukhada and 32-floor Shubhada buildings in upmarket Worli.
Tue, May 28, 2013
DoT cellphone tower policy awaits BMC responseSubscriber Only
May 24, 2013 03:17 IST
New guidelines,put up for public feedback on the DoT website earlier this month,come into effect on June 1.
Fri, May 24, 2013Road engineers resent denial of cars to visit pothole-repair sitesSubscriber Only
May 23, 2013 03:03 IST
Tender condition removed following complaints of non-official use by contractors.
Thu, May 23, 2013
BMC wants police help,but wont pay in advanceSubscriber Only
May 22, 2013 02:33 IST
BMC may be flush with funds,but it has refused to pay three months advance salary for the police squad it had sought for help during demolition drives.
Wed, May 22, 2013A Tale of Two WorldsSubscriber Only
May 20, 2013 03:28 IST
Civic issues in A Ward are as diverse as its residents. Despite corporators spending on water supply and drainage,the problems remain,find Sharvari Patwa & Alison Saldanha.
Mon, May 20, 2013Fire department seeks iPads to speed up auditsSubscriber Only
May 20, 2013 02:43 IST
The department says iPads would help maintain an electronic record of violations in buildings.
Mon, May 20, 2013
Soon,you can tell a city ward by the colour it sportsSubscriber Only
May 20, 2013 02:33 IST
THE city is set to sport a more colourful look across various wards if a proposal commissioned by the civic body is implemented.
Mon, May 20, 2013Matheran stops construction activity to save waterSubscriber Only
May 17, 2013 03:31 IST
Setting an example,Matheran Hill Station Municipal Council (MHSMC) has issued notices to stop all construction activity to save water.
Mon, Apr 14, 2014Litterbugs beware: Clean-up marshals are backSubscriber Only
May 17, 2013 03:25 IST
The controversial clean-up marshals scheme under which people would be fined for littering and dirtying public places is back.
Fri, May 17, 2013Discounts,launches at low rates increase house sale countSubscriber Only
May 16, 2013 00:31 IST
The quarter ended March 2013 witnessed a significant year-on-year jump of 20 per cent in house sale registrations in the city.
Thu, May 16, 2013Journalism of Courage
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