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Civic body will revamp Crawford Market nowSubscriber Only
April 23, 2012 03:56 IST
The controversial and much opposed Crawford Market redevelopment project,approved by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in 2007,was scrapped by the civic body last week.
Mon, Apr 23, 2012No bidders for rainwater pumping stations,civic body to relax normsSubscriber Only
April 16, 2012 00:31 IST
The much-delayed work on building rainwater pumping stations to eliminate flooding during monsoon is becoming more complicated for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.
Mon, Apr 16, 2012
Civic chief now moots changes in TDR policySubscriber Only
April 13, 2012 02:31 IST
After bringing about significant modifications in the development control rules,Municipal Commissioner Subodh Kumar now wants to rework the transfer of development rights policy to enable sale of TDR component in the island city too.
Fri, Apr 13, 2012Notice to MCA over Reliance corporate box liftSubscriber Only
April 12, 2012 01:04 IST
The notice directed the MCA to demolish the lift,which was installed without getting necessary clearances,within 24 hours.
Thu, Apr 12, 2012BMC might give pothole repair work to dubious contractorsSubscriber Only
April 11, 2012 03:26 IST
Despite having switched to a new and better way of filling potholes this monsoon,the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is yet again on its way of awarding work to the same set of contractors who have been repeatedly blamed for shoddy work in the past.
Wed, Apr 11, 2012To ensure transparency,BMC to put up all work orders on websiteSubscriber Only
April 06, 2012 00:54 IST
In a move that could bring transparency to the functioning of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation,Mumbaikars will now have direct access to information about all work orders issued by the civic body henceforth.
Fri, Apr 06, 2012Despite red flag,BMC sticks to civil works contract systemSubscriber Only
April 03, 2012 02:06 IST
Despite controversy over an internal note by the chief accountant of the BMC,which points out flaws in the allegedly corrupt civil works contracts system,the civic body has floated tenders for the same.
Tue, Apr 03, 2012Rise in number of corporators facing criminal chargesSubscriber Only
April 02, 2012 03:37 IST
A look at the affidavits of the recently elected corporators to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation reveals that the number of corporators with a criminal record has jumped from 24 in the previous term to 38 now.
Mon, Apr 02, 2012Middle Vaitarna dam project delayed,water supply may be hitSubscriber Only
April 02, 2012 03:14 IST
The Middle Vaitarna Dam project,which was to be completed by March this year,will be delayed and the project is expected to get over only after the end of this monsoon.
Mon, Apr 02, 2012BRIMSTOWAD project: Civic body plans 3-point approach to restrict cost escalationSubscriber Only
March 27, 2012 04:46 IST
Indefinite delays and cost escalations in the vital Brihanmumbai Stormwater Drainage project which aims at strengthening the citys rainwater drainage system has forced the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to rethink its method of execution.
Tue, Mar 27, 2012
BMC road work not up to markSubscriber Only
March 13, 2012 00:13 IST
The tardy project to build 161 new roads in the city is set for further delay with Swiss auditor SGS directing contractors to redo the job at 22 locations where the quality and execution of work did not meet the norms.
Tue, Mar 13, 2012MTSU study to make life easier for pedestriansSubscriber Only
March 09, 2012 01:48 IST
With a view to easing the flow of pedestrian traffic and reduce its interface with vehicular traffic in South Mumbai,the Mumbai Transformation Support Unit,along with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation,has started a three-month virtual observation of traffic movement in the densely populated southern tip of the island city.
Fri, Mar 09, 2012BMC to form flying squads to check octroi evasionSubscriber Only
March 07, 2012 01:05 IST
Pegging total losses caused due to octroi evasion at Rs 200 crore annually,the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is set to form flying squads with the authority to seize vehicles evading octroi payment.
Wed, Mar 07, 2012
Rs 38-cr plan to resurface Marine Drive stretchSubscriber Only
March 05, 2012 00:46 IST
The upmarket stretch of Netaji Subhash Chandra Marg,popularly known as Marine Drive will soon get a new lease of life at a cost of up to Rs 38 crore.
Mon, Mar 05, 2012Only 19 of 161 roads completedSubscriber Only
March 03, 2012 00:46 IST
Over five months after work orders were issued,only 19 roads out of the 161 roads to be built before monsoons have been completed so far.
Sat, Mar 03, 2012BMC budget likely to cross Rs 22,000 crSubscriber Only
February 28, 2012 03:22 IST
Following a relatively small rise in the overall budget of the BMC last year,the figure is set to soar higher this year with officials admitting that a surplus budget crossing the Rs 22,000-crore mark is likely to be presented towards the end of March.
Tue, Feb 28, 2012BJP to seek standing panel chiefs post,more aggressively this timeSubscriber Only
February 27, 2012 02:15 IST
The BJP plans to put forth its demand for the chairmanship of the crucial standing committee in the civic body more aggressively this time with the party tally going up by three seats and that of ally Shiv Sena going down by six in the elections.
Mon, Feb 27, 201270% candidates lose deposit,31 in ward 143Subscriber Only
February 24, 2012 02:10 IST
Nearly 70 per cent candidates or a whopping 1,557 of the total 2,232 who stood for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections have lost their security deposit after they failed to garner votes equal to at least one-eighth of the total valid votes cast in their wards.
Fri, Feb 24, 201236 candidates won by less than 500 votesSubscriber Only
February 22, 2012 06:37 IST
A detailed look at the results of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections shows that very close fights were witnessed in 36 of the 227 wards across Mumbai,wherein the margin of victory between the winner and runner-up was less than 500 votes.
Wed, Feb 22, 2012
Rise of Raj: MNS makes inroads into 16 former Shiv Sena wardsSubscriber Only
February 20, 2012 01:53 IST
On the contrary,poll battle was largely between Sena and MNS in more wards than expected.
Mon, Feb 20, 2012Tamper-proof EVMs biggest achievement,says Aseem GuptaSubscriber Only
February 16, 2012 05:40 IST
Additional municipal commissioner and head returning officer for BMC elections Aseem Gupta talks about the mammoth task of organising elections to the countrys richest municipal body.
Thu, Feb 16, 2012In the fight: 9 main parties,57 lesser-known onesSubscriber Only
February 14, 2012 05:05 IST
It is not just the number of Independent and citizens candidates that has increased for elections to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation this year.
Tue, Feb 14, 2012State doesnt have political will to demolish octroiSubscriber Only
February 10, 2012 00:35 IST
Senior BJP corporator from Ghatkopar Bhalchandra Shirsat was a part of the BJP committee that wanted a separate manifesto for the party because of continued differences with the Sena over the abolition of octroi.
Fri, Feb 10, 2012Congestion,builders disinterest stall redevelopment projects hereSubscriber Only
February 09, 2012 00:02 IST
Being one of the most densely populated wards in the city,the E ward comprising Byculla,Mazgaon,Reay Road and Kamathipura areas among others displays the worst possible congestion and lack of sanitation.
Thu, Feb 09, 2012Congress doesnt have vision or direction,voters are smart enough to notice thisSubscriber Only
February 07, 2012 02:04 IST
Despite being adjudged the best corporator in a survey carried out by the Praja Foundation last November,Congress corporator from Mahim Meena Desai has been denied a ticket to re-contest the upcoming BMC polls.
Tue, Feb 07, 2012Journalism of Courage
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