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Pancake collapse a rescue challengeSubscriber Only
April 06, 2013 04:08 IST
NDRF officials say this leaves little space to conduct rescue operations,extreme caution being exercised
Sat, Apr 06, 2013In less than a month floors had come up,says man who complained thriceSubscriber Only
April 05, 2013 02:50 IST
WHILE the illegality of the seven-storey building in Mumbras Sheelphata area came to light only after it collapsed Thursday evening,the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) was well aware of the violations done by the builder.
Fri, Apr 05, 2013Consultant sought to select developersSubscriber Only
April 05, 2013 02:47 IST
To ensure smooth take-off for the ambitious revamp of the largest slum in Asia,Dharavi Redevelopment Authority (DRA) wants a consultant appointed to provide the state government with all possible options to choose the ideal agency to implement the Rs 10,000-crore scheme.
Fri, Apr 05, 2013Pancake collapse a rescue challengeSubscriber Only
April 05, 2013 02:38 IST
THE National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is equipped and trained to conduct extremely difficult rescue missions,but the nature of Thursdays building collapse at Mumbra called pancake collapse proved to be one of the toughest.
Fri, Apr 05, 2013
Thane building collapse: Mumbra tragedy a fallout of illegal construction boomSubscriber Only
April 05, 2013 02:17 IST
Deaths in building collapse yet again brought to fore the dangerous illegal construction business boom.
Fri, Apr 05, 2013
Pre-monsoon patchwork to cost BMC Rs 40 croreSubscriber Only
April 03, 2013 02:43 IST
With concretisation and asphalting of roads beset by inordinate delays,BMC has now decided to spend an additional Rs 40 crore on resurfacing uneven and pothole-ridden roads before this monsoon.
Wed, Apr 03, 2013Illegal hoardings: Civic body to file cases against 217 partiesSubscriber Only
April 02, 2013 04:11 IST
Fifteen days after the Bombay High Court ultimatum to the civic administration to remove all illegal hoardings,posters and banners in the city,BMC has initiated prosecution in 217 cases.
Tue, Apr 02, 2013Civic body to change tendering processSubscriber Only
April 01, 2013 03:08 IST
In a bid to curb malpractices like bid rigging,cartelisation and predatory pricing,the Municipal Commissioner has planned to modify the tender system in BMC.
Mon, Apr 01, 2013Only 22 clear BMC exam for engineers postsSubscriber Only
March 28, 2013 03:29 IST
This is the first time BMC conducted an online entrance exam for screening applicants for engineering posts and 17,000 applied.
Thu, Mar 28, 2013
City roads may not be free of potholes this monsoon,tooSubscriber Only
March 25, 2013 03:19 IST
Despite the civic administrations claims of a pothole-free monsoon,Mumbaikars will have to brace for bumpy rides during the rainy season.
Mon, Mar 25, 2013Women drive changeSubscriber Only
March 24, 2013 02:44 IST
An all-women cab service aims at giving its drivers financial stability as well as dignity
Sun, Mar 24, 2013Key BMC papers to be preserved at Stock Holding CorporationSubscriber Only
March 20, 2013 01:17 IST
BMC is keen on preserving its important documents and records by storing them with the Stock Holding Corporation of India.
Wed, Mar 20, 2013Majority of illegal hoardings pulled down,says civic bodySubscriber Only
March 19, 2013 03:16 IST
FOUR days after the High Court gave an ultimatum to the civic administration to remove all illegal hoardings,posters and banners in the city,the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Monday claimed to have removed a majority of these.
Tue, Mar 19, 2013City anchor: 3 yrs on,BMCs Marathi classes for corporators fail to take offSubscriber Only
March 14, 2013 01:37 IST
A civic body proposal to teach Marathi to its non-Marathi corporators has failed to take off,three years after it was first approved by the Shiv Sena led-Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.
Thu, Mar 14, 2013
Rs 1-cr Bal Thackeray memorial plan draws flakSubscriber Only
March 07, 2013 01:23 IST
Corporators say money should be spent on providing amenities instead.
Thu, Mar 07, 2013BMC designates junior officers; engineers upsetSubscriber Only
March 03, 2013 03:23 IST
BMC will now appoint a designated assistant engineer for specific wards to identify illegal construction projects and take stringent action.
Sun, Mar 03, 2013BMC panel to chalk out new meal plan for studentsSubscriber Only
February 28, 2013 01:42 IST
Following complaints of food poisoning due to consumption of flavoured milk by civic school students,BMC has now set up a panel to suggest alternatives.
Thu, Feb 28, 2013House registrations show 25% increase from last yearSubscriber Only
February 26, 2013 03:06 IST
The citys property markethas seen an uptick with a rise in home sales registered in January.
Tue, Feb 26, 2013Water-sewerage separate entity in pipeline for BEST serviceSubscriber Only
October 30, 2012 03:22 IST
A separate undertaking would mean more autonomy to the departments with a combined budget of Rs 6,300 crore.
Tue, Oct 30, 2012
BMC plans fire audits to secure buildingsSubscriber Only
October 16, 2012 00:52 IST
The BMC fire department will examine at least 70 buildings in the 24 wards every week for safety violations.
Tue, Oct 16, 2012Civil works contractor-driven,not need based: Chief Auditor warned ex-BMC chiefSubscriber Only
October 15, 2012 05:52 IST
The irregularities in the current civil work contract system of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) were brought to light much before the civic bodys chief accountant circulated an internal note about malpractices,sparking a controversy.
Thu, Apr 17, 2014
BMC to study feasibility of all multi-level parking proposalsSubscriber Only
October 15, 2012 02:25 IST
The civic administration will now conduct a feasibility study of all multi-level parking proposals to ensure that there is no burden on the existing infrastructure in the vicinity.
Mon, Oct 15, 2012Soon,access cessed buildings info on MHADA websiteSubscriber Only
October 09, 2012 03:07 IST
In a first,Maharashtra Housing & Area Development Authority (MHADA) is planning to put up details of cessed buildings on its website.
Tue, Oct 09, 2012Governance suffers multiple organ failure: BMC chiefSubscriber Only
October 08, 2012 03:49 IST
The Commissioner of the countrys richest civic body,the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC),has said the number of scams and scandals in the last few years suggests
Mon, Oct 08, 2012Governance suffers multiple organ failureSubscriber Only
October 08, 2012 03:20 IST
Closed-circuit cameras may be installed in govt offices to check corruption: BMC chief.
Mon, Oct 08, 2012Journalism of Courage
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