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BMC action over road construction: Engineer suspended; contractor, agency fined
The BMC took action after it was found that substandard dry lean concrete mix was used as a “sub-base layer” in a road work in the H (West) ward in Mumbai.
Published on May 01, 2025 09:37 PM IST
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550 responses to draft SWM byelaws, most against user fee levied on citizens
The responses object to the introduction of an SWM user fee, starting from ₹100 for homes with a built-up area of up to 50 square metres
Published on Apr 30, 2025 08:22 AM IST
BMC pulls up hotel next to razed Jain temple for illegal construction
The hotel owners have been asked to respond to the notice within 30 days, with documents showing the alterations are legal, failing which they will have to be demolished
Published on Apr 25, 2025 08:50 AM IST
BMC’s war on malaria leads to greater case detections in city
Technology is also being integrated into malaria prevention activities. The BMC will soon launch a mobile awareness app, ‘Bhag Machhar Bhag’, to educate communities about mosquito prevention
Published on Apr 25, 2025 07:24 AM IST
Borivali to get clinic, diagnostic and dialysis centre under BMC’s PPP model
According to BMC health department sources, a tender has already been floated for the project, which will run on a 30-year PPP basis. The centre will offer a wide range of services, from general outpatient consultations to advanced radiological and pathological diagnostics, under one roof
Published on Apr 24, 2025 07:42 AM IST
BMC concerned about Govt’s bid to increase high rises to 180 metres
BMC raises concerns over the state plan to redefine high rises from 120 to 180 metres, fearing risks to safety and infrastructure scrutiny.
Published on Apr 23, 2025 08:38 AM IST
BMC cracks down on illegal flats meant for parking space in Dongri
Officials revealed that the builder had illegally converted six floors — originally reserved for parking and refuge areas — into 45 residential flats, flouting the sanctioned plan approved on January 18, 2010. The violations came to light in August 2024, after a tenant lodged a complaint about the misuse of designated parking space
Published on Apr 22, 2025 08:32 AM IST
Lodha’s protest against demolished Jain temple is a mere game: Aaditya Thackeray
“The question is: as usual, the officer was changed, but when will action be taken against the culprits?” he tweeted
Published on Apr 21, 2025 08:12 AM IST
Goyal lambasts BMC for shoddy road work in city, advises transfer of negligent officers
The sources, who attended the meeting, said that the minister questioned the pace of the ongoing road works, their quality, and the differing heights of the newly built cement roads and footpaths, which could cause a problem of water logging during the monsoon
Published on Apr 20, 2025 08:16 AM IST
‘Not right to draw political meaning’: Shinde on meeting Raj Thackeray
The meeting between Eknath Shinde and Raj Thackeray reportedly gained significance due to the BMC elections, that are likely to be held this year.
Published on Apr 16, 2025 06:25 AM IST
Water tanker association calls off indefinite strike on Day 5
Owing to no water supply since April 10, housing societies, slums and commercial sectors, which depend on private tankers for their daily needs, were grappling with a water crisis
Published on Apr 15, 2025 08:14 AM IST
BMC invokes Disaster Management Act as Mumbai water tankers strike enters day 5
Tanker operations will be managed through coordinated efforts of teams from BMC wards, Mumbai police and the transport commissionerate
Updated on Apr 14, 2025 02:00 AM IST
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BMC to incorporate citizens’ suggestion of displaying hoardings on ‘dead walls’
In advertising parlance, a dead wall refers to a blank, uninterrupted building wall with no windows or doors, offering an ideal surface for large-scale advertisements like billboards and murals
Published on Apr 11, 2025 08:10 AM IST
‘Mulund dumping ground to be cleared within a year’: BMC chief
BMC promises to relocate all processed garbage from Mulund dumping ground within a year, as concerns about delays in bio-mining efforts persist.
Published on Apr 11, 2025 06:58 AM IST
74 roads in H West ward will be completed by May 31: Ashish Shelar
Maharashtra minister Ashish Shelar directed BMC to complete 74 roads in Mumbai's H West ward by May 31, urging citizen cooperation amid ongoing works.
Published on Apr 08, 2025 07:36 AM IST
87-year-old retired BMC doctor opens phishing link, loses ₹16 L
An 87-year-old doctor was scammed of ₹16 lakh after calling a fraudster while searching for pest control, believing she was contacting the BMC.
Published on Apr 07, 2025 04:00 AM IST
Manish Kumar Pathak
City’s walking ecosystem falls short: Gagrani
Mumbai's walking infrastructure is inadequate, with experts urging improvements for safety and accessibility, despite BMC's efforts and funding.
Published on Apr 05, 2025 08:12 AM IST
BMC’s move towards PPP amid 40% Class-IV vacancies lambasted
Partial privatisation could result in increased costs for patients and create disparities in care, says union
Published on Apr 03, 2025 07:58 AM IST
Rupsa Chakraborty
Contractual medical profs in civic hospitals in limbo as they become age-barred
More than 50 assistant professors of the 323 currently employed in Mumbai’s four civic hospitals will become age-bared in the next three months
Published on Apr 01, 2025 06:48 AM IST
BMC to set up Mumbai’s 1st horse carousel at Cooperage Ground
BMC invites bids for Mumbai's first horse carousel at Cooperage Ground, aiming to attract visitors and restore its charm. ₹1.50-crore project.
Published on Apr 01, 2025 06:20 AM IST
BMC proposes user fee for garbage collection in draft sanitation byelaws
BMC's draft cleanliness byelaws for 2025 propose user fees for waste collection, increased penalties for littering, and emphasize waste reduction and accountability.
Updated on Apr 01, 2025 05:46 PM IST
BMC holds meeting with warring Bhuleshwar residents and goldsmiths
The residents have long claimed to be troubled by the pollution emitted by the gold- and silver-processing units while the goldsmiths have spoken up in support of their centuries-old trade
Published on Mar 28, 2025 06:44 AM IST
BMC workers worried about implementation of PPP model in civic hospitals
MUMBAI: The Municipal Mazdoor Union protested against BMC's PPP model for hospitals, fearing job losses and jeopardized patient care.
Published on Mar 26, 2025 10:16 AM IST
BMC resumes demolition of Mumbai's show venue where Kunal Kamra mocked Shinde
In less than 24 hours after Kunal Kamra’s video showing him taking a dig at Shinde was shared on social media, BMC demolished an illegal part of the club.
Updated on Mar 25, 2025 02:22 PM IST
Revenue sharing talks stall pay-n-park scheme on Flank Rd cycle track
BMC's pay-n-park scheme for Flank Road's cycle track faces delays over revenue sharing, with concerns about misuse and local frustrations mounting.
Published on Mar 22, 2025 08:06 AM IST
Planned coastal road interchange at Charkop worries residents
Residents of Charkop Sector 8 are alarmed as the Coastal Road project threatens their trees, mangroves, and community infrastructure, seeking urgent BMC intervention.
Published on Mar 21, 2025 07:42 AM IST
BMC to use videography, AI to prevent malpractices in nallah desilting
The BMC’s initiative is pursuant to a review meeting held at Vidhan Bhavan on March 4, where chief minister Devendra Fadnavis had called for incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in the cleaning of drains to ensure that the work is more efficient and completed on time.
Updated on Mar 20, 2025 01:41 PM IST
Nahur bridge: Phase 1 almost complete
The existing bridge has acquired two ‘arms’ – each one flanking the current structure, and each one carrying traffic in opposite directions
Published on Mar 20, 2025 07:58 AM IST
Mumbai civic body bans digging of new roads
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation also ordered completion of road concretisation by May 31.
Published on Mar 06, 2025 09:27 AM IST
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May 31 deadline for utilities too
In South Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport Undertaking (BEST) is replacing its electricity cable network laid more than 80 years ago. This is being executed under the central government’s revamped distribution sector scheme and will two to three years to complete
Published on Mar 06, 2025 08:50 AM IST