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Mumbai: Boost for BMC as it gets Rs 2,100 cr revenue in 4 months from DP deptSubscriber Only
August 17, 2021 00:46 IST
Officials from the DP departments said they are hoping to cross Rs 5,000 crore by the end of the financial year.
Wed, Aug 18, 2021
BMC to involve waste picker bodies for garbage segregationSubscriber Only
August 11, 2021 00:55 IST
The move is expected to benefit people working in the informal sector of waste picking as the organizations will be allowed to sell segregated dry waste directly to recyclers.
Wed, Aug 11, 2021
Evacuation low, Mumbai lives under shadow of looming disasterSubscriber Only
August 02, 2021 01:27 IST
The evacuation rate of residents living in the landslide-prone areas of Mumbai has been very low. The Indian Express visited a few of these landslide-prone localities to understand why people continue to live under the shadow of a looming disaster.
Mon, Aug 02, 2021
Life under a retaining wallSubscriber Only
August 02, 2021 01:22 IST
Days after twin rain-triggered landslides killed 29 people, civic agencies are making efforts to construct retaining walls to prevent landslide and evacuate settlements in vulnerable areas. Nearly 10% of Mumbai’s population lives on the edges or slopes of landslide-prone hillocks. While fear looms of a disaster waiting to happen, inhabitants say relocation may disrupt their lives entirely.
Mon, Aug 02, 2021
Two months of controversy, Sena finally gives nod to naming Ghatkopar-Mankhurd flyover after Shivaji MaharajSubscriber Only
July 30, 2021 12:22 IST
The flyover is expected to be thrown open to public by August 15.
Fri, Jul 30, 2021
Mumbai: BMC planning to procure electric vehicles to replace its fleetSubscriber Only
July 28, 2021 23:00 IST
In the first phase, the civic body plans to procure about 100 vehicles for official purposes and transportation of garbage by the Solid Waste Management (SWM) department.
Wed, Jul 28, 2021
Three containment zones, 60 sealed buildings, 5,397 active infections: sharp dip in Covid cases in MumbaiSubscriber Only
July 27, 2021 23:29 IST
As per BMC data, there are 1,730 sealed floors in separate buildings across the city. On April 17, when the city was going through the second wave of the pandemic, there were 100 containment zones and 1,188 sealed buildings in Mumbai.
Wed, Jul 28, 2021
On the cards: Heritage walk on 1-km stretch of Grant Road areaSubscriber Only
July 26, 2021 01:16 IST
The strech covers several historical and heritage places like Mani Bhavan, August Kranti Maidan, Pandita Ramabai Girls Hostel, Arya Samaj Mahila Hostel, St Columba High School located within a kilometre of each other.
Mon, Jul 26, 2021
Mumbai: Four of a family dead as ‘dilapidated’ 3-storey house collapses in GovandiSubscriber Only
July 23, 2021 22:09 IST
Mumbai rain news: On Friday, at least six persons were inside the house on plot number 3 when it came crashing down around 4.30 am, leaving two other adjacent structures damaged, local residents said.
Sat, Jul 24, 2021
Blocked drainpipes in BARC, MHADA walls could have led to Chembur landslide, say BMC officialsSubscriber Only
July 23, 2021 04:30 IST
Around 12.30am on Sunday night, amid heavy rainfall, a landslide had damaged at least five houses in the area.
Fri, Jul 23, 2021
291 landslide-prone areas in Mumbai, most in S wardSubscriber Only
July 21, 2021 02:53 IST
Activist Anil Galgali said as many as 22,483 families are living in such dangerous places in Mumbai.
Wed, Jul 21, 2021
Chembur slum residents: ‘Shifting to another location will upend our lives’Subscriber Only
July 20, 2021 03:59 IST
Nineteen people lost their lives at New Bharat Nagar in Chembur’s Vashi Naka area in a landslide triggered by intense rainfall on Sunday. The search and rescue operations were called off by NDRF late Sunday evening after all missing persons were located.
Tue, Jul 20, 2021
Oshiwara bridge shut after rain washes away asphalt surfaceSubscriber Only
July 19, 2021 12:27 IST
Commuters travelling from east to west from Goregaon and Andheri Relief Road have been advised to take the Jogeshwari bridge and Veer Savarkar bridge on Goregaon-Mulund Link Road.
Thu, Nov 11, 2021
32 killed as intense rain triggers landslides, leaves Mumbai floodedSubscriber Only
July 19, 2021 03:31 IST
The heavy downpour also left most parts of the city flooded, with water entering houses and damaging properties.
Mon, Jul 19, 2021
Mumbai: Toddler among 19 buried alive in Chembur wall collapseSubscriber Only
July 19, 2021 02:37 IST
BMC officials said total 19 people died in the incident, while five suffered injuries.
Mon, Jul 19, 2021
Firms bag several contracts: Civic corporation orders departmental inquiry against two staffers; five officers also to face probeSubscriber Only
July 18, 2021 00:17 IST
Civic officials said prima facie it has been found that there was a conflict of interest between these companies and civic staff and the departmental inquiry has been initiated under the Chief Officer of Inquiry Department into the matter.
Sun, Jul 18, 2021
Caught by surprise, Mumbai wakes up to season’s heaviest rainfallSubscriber Only
July 17, 2021 14:35 IST
Traffic was affected and over 85 buses were forced to either cancel or divert routes, including in Andheri, Chembur, Sion and Wadala in the morning.
Sat, Jul 17, 2021
Explained: What is the controversy over naming a garden in Mumbai after Tipu Sultan?Subscriber Only
July 17, 2021 14:35 IST
The opposition to the naming of the garden is seen as an attempt by the BJP to pin down the Shiv Sena on the issue of Hindutva. However, the Sena’s measured stand on the issue is largely due to the realpolitik of local pressures and compulsions.
Sun, Jul 18, 2021
Mumbai: Mithi overflows again, washes away talks of double desiltingSubscriber Only
July 16, 2021 23:56 IST
The BMC has clearly said that they have doubled the quantity of silt removed from Mithi River to increase its holding capacity
Sat, Jul 17, 2021
Tulsi lake overflowing but water cut threat looms over MumbaiSubscriber Only
July 16, 2021 21:10 IST
Raising concerns over depleting water stocks, officials from the BMC’s Hydraulic Engineers department said they were monitoring the situation and if the water level did not improve in the next few days, then the city could face water cuts.
Fri, Jul 16, 2021
Heavy downpour in Mumbai, major areas in the city waterloggedSubscriber Only
July 16, 2021 10:43 IST
Moderate to heavy rain is likely in the city and suburbs with the possibility of heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places, said IMD.
Fri, Jul 16, 2021
Proposal to name garden after Tipu Sultan sent back after uproar during BMC meetingSubscriber Only
July 16, 2021 08:07 IST
The Shiv Sena-led Market and Garden Committee has now sent back the proposal to the civic administration for reconsideration.
Fri, Jul 16, 2021Row over naming Mumbai garden after Tipu Sultan, right-wing outfit says move will hurt sentimentsSubscriber Only
July 15, 2021 14:19 IST
Spokesperson of Hindu Janajagruti Samiti Dr Uday Dhuri said the garden should be named after kings like Shivaji Maharaj who treated all religions equally.
Thu, Jul 15, 2021
Companies bag several contracts: Both BMC staffers’ phone numbers on registration documents of firms owned by wives, shows RTI replySubscriber Only
July 14, 2021 00:21 IST
As per BMC rules, its employees should not have any association with entities that work as contractors for the civic body.
Wed, Jul 14, 2021
‘Question of survival’: Dadar traders organise protest, seek reopening of shops on weekendsSubscriber Only
July 12, 2021 12:30 IST
The traders said that despite daily Covid-19 cases dipping in Mumbai, the state government has still not allowed business activities to resume on weekends.
Mon, Jul 12, 2021Journalism of Courage
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