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Mumbai: ‘Painting, double tiling without repair of FOB could have led to the collapse’Subscriber Only
March 16, 2019 08:24 IST
In 2016, under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, the BMC had carried out tiling and painting work for the beautification on the FOB, without any repair works.
Sat, Mar 16, 2019
Mumbai: 11 ‘dangerous’ bridges yet to be demolishedSubscriber Only
March 16, 2019 08:05 IST
Two-foot overbridges near Marine Lines may need immediate razing.
Sat, Mar 16, 2019Mumbai foot overbridge collapse: For pedestrians, civic body to remove dividers below bridgeSubscriber Only
March 15, 2019 02:06 IST
Meanwhile, the BMC is taking help of structural auditors to check whether the remaining structure of the bridge needs to be removed completely.
Fri, Mar 15, 2019
Mumbai bridge collapse: Six months ago, audit report declared FOB ‘fit to use’Subscriber Only
March 15, 2019 01:47 IST
Mumbai CST foot overbridge collapse: The tragedy has led to questions being raised over the quality of the survey exercise itself.
Fri, Mar 15, 2019
Staff deployed on poll duty during 2017 BMC elections yet to get remunerationSubscriber Only
March 14, 2019 01:46 IST
According to a BMC source, 4,300 employees from the BMC and some from the state government were deployed on duty during the civic polls two years ago.
Thu, Mar 14, 2019
Promises not kept, say fishermen, residents: Coastal road project could hit Sena march in Mumbai SouthSubscriber Only
March 13, 2019 01:19 IST
Last month, during a meeting between a citizens’ group and BMC officials, Congress leader and former MP Milind Deora and BJP MLA Mangal Prabhat Lodha had supported the concerns of the local residents.
Wed, Mar 13, 2019
Mumbai heritage panel says no to proposed flag poles, cites norms and safety concernsSubscriber Only
March 12, 2019 03:05 IST
After giving in-principle approval for installing two giant flag poles at the Gateway of India and near Cooperage Garden at Churchgate, the Mumbai Heritage Conservation Committee (MHCC) has decided not to grant permissions for erecting the flag poles.
Tue, Mar 12, 2019
BMC rejects proposal seeking nod for disqualification of Sena leaderSubscriber Only
March 07, 2019 01:42 IST
On March 1, a proposal of seeking the House’s permission for moving an application in the small causes court for disqualification of Satamkar was rejected with the Sena and BJP coming together.
Thu, Mar 07, 2019BMC plans new policy for water meters Upgraded electromagnetic, ultrasonic water meters to replace existing onesSubscriber Only
March 06, 2019 01:51 IST
Official sources, however, told The Indian Express that the main focus of the proposed scheme will be to cover housing societies, commercial and industrial establishments.
Wed, Mar 06, 2019
After probe, BMC recommends: Blacklist one firm, debar four others from contractsSubscriber Only
March 06, 2019 01:01 IST
In December 2018, BMC-runs hospitals were hit by sudden shortage of medicines. According to the report, most hospitals had used up their two-year stock in one year.
Wed, Mar 06, 2019
Now Napean Sea Road fishermen complain: ‘Coastal Road robbing our livelihood’Subscriber Only
March 03, 2019 02:50 IST
Fishermen alleged that in the last two months the reclamation process had initially eaten into the area where they used to park their boats and then the way was blocked by debris. The work on the Coastal Road was started in November 2018.
Sun, Mar 03, 2019Code may kick in, corporators to skip BMC Budget discussionSubscriber Only
March 01, 2019 02:01 IST
According to officials, the Budget for the year 2019-20 will be passed on Saturday, during which only group leaders from the political parties will speak.
Fri, Mar 01, 2019Mumbai: 10 tainted civic officers find place in BMC’s promotion listSubscriber Only
February 28, 2019 02:10 IST
According to a source, of these ten officials, three were accused of malpractices in the e-tendering scam, two were involved in the road scam and the rest were proven guilty in other corruption cases.
Thu, Feb 28, 2019Mumbai: Contractors to be held responsible for mishaps caused by falling of treesSubscriber Only
February 26, 2019 03:08 IST
Civic body says clause will ensure trees are properly trimmed and dangerous ones removed.
Tue, Feb 26, 2019
Hardlook: Mumbai’s woefully inadequate sewage treatment plants need to be upgraded immediatelySubscriber Only
February 25, 2019 02:04 IST
Over the last 10 years, implementation of the Mumbai Sewage Disposal Project-II has virtually come to a standstill. Amid this, the NGT has stayed an MoEF notification on norms for STPs, which is likely to further delay BMC’s plan to modernise these plants.
Mon, Feb 25, 2019
Mumbai heritage hunt: Restoration of century-old lamp post to put spotlight on Kennedy Sea-Face glorySubscriber Only
February 21, 2019 03:03 IST
The Kennedy Sea-Face was named after Sir Micheal Kennedy, who then headed the city’s public works department (PWD), Bharat Gothoskar, founder of Khaki Heritage Foundation, said.
Thu, Feb 21, 2019Crores spent but only 25% water meters functional in city: BMC dataSubscriber Only
February 20, 2019 00:48 IST
According to BMC officials, slum residents damage or tamper with the meters to pay less for the water supply
Wed, Feb 20, 2019Mumbai: Sena corporator faces disqualification over ‘illegal construction’ chargesSubscriber Only
February 16, 2019 01:11 IST
A complaint was filed by former Congress corporator from Antop Hill, Lalita Yadav, demanding Satamkar’s disqualification from the corporator’s post, accusing him of involvement in an illegal construction.
Sat, Feb 16, 2019
NGT stay on effluent discharge norms: BMC sewage disposal project faces hurdlesSubscriber Only
February 15, 2019 01:34 IST
After the stay order, the civic body is being forced to put on hold the process of appointing contractors for upgradation of six sewage treatment plants.
Fri, Feb 15, 2019BMC inquiry indicts 63 civic officials in Rs 100-cr e-tendering scamSubscriber Only
February 13, 2019 07:06 IST
The punishments recommended for officials indicted in the report include, one-time penalty, stoppage of increments of indicted officials ranging from one to five years and recovery from pension in case of retired employees.
Wed, Feb 13, 2019
‘Idea of contesting polls here is to promote Delhi model of development’: Maharashtra AAP convenerSubscriber Only
February 11, 2019 05:53 IST
Brigadier (retd) Sudhir Sawant, who was appointed AAP's convener in Maharashtra last year, talks about the party’s prospects in Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, in an interview with The Indian Express.
Mon, Feb 11, 2019
Mumbai: Encroachment delays BMC’s cycling track project, cost goes upSubscriber Only
February 10, 2019 02:42 IST
The civic body has managed to construct a stretch for only two kilometres in Mulund and NITIE Gate to Vijay Nagar in Marol, that too as a pilot project.
Sun, Feb 10, 2019
Heritage Hunt: Waterbody that dates back to 12th centurySubscriber Only
February 07, 2019 07:35 IST
Known as the Varanasi of Mumbai, Banganga Tank attracts worshippers and tourists and its two-day music and cultural festival is also popular.
Thu, Feb 07, 2019
Police stopping us from fishing near Coastal Road project site, say Worli fishermenSubscriber Only
February 07, 2019 07:24 IST
The fishing community in the area has been opposing the civic body’s project demanding that gaps between pillars for the proposed coastal road be increased.
Thu, Feb 07, 2019
BMC to build 60-km sewerage networkSubscriber Only
February 06, 2019 02:22 IST
The BMC has made a provision of Rs 244.35 crore in its budget estimates for 2019-20, to lay new sewerage lines under the Municipal Sewerage Improvement Programme (MSIP).
Wed, Feb 06, 2019Journalism of Courage
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