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Green goes cross countrySubscriber Only
October 07, 2012 02:56 IST
A sabbatical to follow ones passion that offers an opportunity to work for a cause and at the same time travel across all the states and Union Territories is a dream come true for 26-year-old Borivali resident Hari Chakyar.
Sun, Oct 07, 2012Mithi project may miss sixth deadlineSubscriber Only
October 03, 2012 03:31 IST
The Mithi development project is likely to miss its sixth deadline due to delay in removal of encroachments along the river.
Wed, Oct 03, 2012
What slowdown? Rise in gold,silver donations at Ganesh mandalsSubscriber Only
October 02, 2012 00:43 IST
The Wadala-based GSB Seva Ganesh mandal,the citys richest festival organiser, received over 70 kg gold and more than 470 kg silver this year.
Tue, Oct 02, 2012Its raining cash,gold & silver at Ganesh pandalsSubscriber Only
September 28, 2012 01:12 IST
Devotees visiting Ganesh mandals are not only offering obeisance but also huge sums of money and unique gifts.
Fri, Sep 28, 2012city anchor: Soon,Disney touch to civic school wallsSubscriber Only
September 27, 2012 01:21 IST
Civic schools will soon don a new look,with colourful and graphic cartoon characters adorning the walls.
Thu, Sep 27, 2012Altamount Road high rise hits neighbour hurdleSubscriber Only
September 26, 2012 00:22 IST
A posh 38-floor high rise with a rare 16-floor parking space at Altamount Road in South Mumbai is being opposed by resident associations and about 210 families living in the vicinity citing alleged irregularities.
Wed, Sep 26, 2012
77 of 227 first-time corporators did not ask questions in civic meetingsSubscriber Only
September 24, 2012 00:50 IST
They might have promised to raise issues concerning citizens to garner votes,but most of the 227 newly elected corporators did not ask a single question at ward committee and general body meetings in the first three months of their term.
Mon, Sep 24, 2012
300 heritage structures get to continue redevelopmentSubscriber Only
September 17, 2012 00:38 IST
Kunte to order departmental probe on new list after allegations of discrepancies.
Mon, Sep 17, 2012BMC fixes responsibility for roadsSubscriber Only
September 14, 2012 01:25 IST
The next time you see an ill-maintained road,you will know who to blame and approach for corrective measures.
Fri, Sep 14, 2012
BMC raps contractors,2,200 potholes to be filled againSubscriber Only
September 12, 2012 02:31 IST
Tall claims by the civic administration have fallen flat yet again.
Wed, Sep 12, 2012BMC to use colour coding for accurate dog countSubscriber Only
September 10, 2012 00:15 IST
Five years after its first attempt at counting the number of dogs in the city,the BMC is now going to approach the dog census using a more scientific method.
Mon, Sep 10, 2012
10 days to Ganesh Utsav,mandals step up securitySubscriber Only
September 09, 2012 01:17 IST
With terror threat always high during festive seasons in Mumbai,Ganesh mandals have beefed up security to ensure safety of devotees. Besides hiring private security agencies,they have engaged over one lakh volunteers to keep vigil during the 11-day festival starting September 19.
Sun, Sep 09, 2012BMCs poor pothole repair record pushes mandals to look for alternativesSubscriber Only
September 08, 2012 01:12 IST
Aware of the civic administrations poor track record in repairing potholes before the 11-day Ganpati festival,mandals are devising alternative ways to ensure smooth rides for idols.
Sat, Sep 08, 2012
Realty dawns on Ganapati mandalsSubscriber Only
September 07, 2012 02:43 IST
Advertisements dry up as market sees a decline
Fri, Sep 07, 2012Denied tablets,BMC extends caste-based census deadlineSubscriber Only
September 06, 2012 04:35 IST
Short of tablet PCs,BMC has pushed the deadline for completing the citys caste-based census by four months.
Thu, Sep 06, 2012Pilot project too expensive: Civil contractorsSubscriber Only
September 05, 2012 04:06 IST
The civic administration is in a fix as 28 of the 31 civil work contractors who tendered abnormally low bids for petty civic works have refused to undertake a pilot project of civic works in their wards citing lack of an official contract and high costs.
Wed, Sep 05, 2012Parties pitch for redevelopment,want structures struck off new heritage listSubscriber Only
September 05, 2012 03:36 IST
The inclusion of buildings slated for redevelopment in the recently proposed heritage list has sent jitters in political circles.
Wed, Sep 05, 2012BMC files caveats to prevent stay on demolition driveSubscriber Only
September 03, 2012 02:57 IST
As the civic body prepares to clear over 8,000 shanties from the citys footpaths,officials have,in order to preempt any delays in the demolition,filed over 1,200 caveats in various city courts over the past weeks.
Mon, Sep 03, 2012Maternal deaths rose by13 per cent in 2011Subscriber Only
August 29, 2012 02:42 IST
Despite expansion of private and public healthcare services in the city,the number of maternal deaths seem to be on the rise.
Wed, Aug 29, 2012Water quality has improved in past 2 yrsSubscriber Only
August 29, 2012 02:38 IST
While there has been a significant increase in air and noise pollution levels in the city and suburbs,the quality of water appears to have improved over the past two years,if the civic administrations claims are to be believed.
Wed, Aug 29, 2012BMC mulls cloud seeding through alternative processSubscriber Only
August 28, 2012 04:31 IST
The high cost of plane sorties and need for multiple clearances from Central and state agencies seem to have prompted the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to consider undertaking cloud seeding using an alternative process.
Tue, Aug 28, 2012Monorail project in for more delay as BMC yet to give land clearancesSubscriber Only
August 27, 2012 03:33 IST
Even as the citys development authority hopes to complete the already delayed Wadala-Jacob Circle Monorail corridor by the end of next year,it is yet to secure space to set up the supporting infrastructure,such as sub-stations,staircases and fire-fighting rooms.
Mon, Aug 27, 2012More than a BUDDYSubscriber Only
August 26, 2012 00:04 IST
Video games,television and visits to nearby malls formed the main recreation for Shubha Majumders two children until Book Buddy happened.
Sun, Aug 26, 2012Cloud seeding cost to shoot up 40% as BMC mulls roping in S African planeSubscriber Only
August 23, 2012 01:14 IST
The cost of BMCs cloud seeding project to augment rainfall and make up for deficient monsoon this year is expected to be 40 per cent higher.
Thu, Aug 23, 2012Panel nod for plan to let corporates,NGOs adopt municipal schoolsSubscriber Only
August 22, 2012 03:59 IST
The standing committee of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has approved the proposal to allow corporates,educational trusts and NGOs to adopt civic schools.
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