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BMC attaches Nirav Modi properties for tax recovery

A commercial property of Nirav Modi is located at the Peninsula Business Park in Lower Parel area and two commercial ones at Kohinoor City

05 Mar 2020 3:09 PM

Around 500 trees will be axed between Worli and Marine Drive for the same project.

More than 600 trees to be cut for Coastal Road

The residents have been opposing the move to cut 600 trees in south Mumbai for the coastal road project.

18 Feb 2020 5:56 AM

Shah Rukh Khan thanks 'Swachhata Warriors' to keep Mumbai clean; read post

The 50-year-old actor took to Twitter to share a video supporting the 'Swachcha Bharat Abhiyan'.

28 Dec 2019 11:04 AM

The former civic body officials, who were working in its bridges department, were accused of dereliction of duty and failing to oversee the structural audit work carried out by Desai's firm on the foot-over bridge. (Photo: File)

Structural auditor, three others get bail in Mumbai CSMT bridge collapse

Justice S K Shinde granted bail to Desai and 3 others - Sandip Kakulte, Anil Patil and Shitala Prasad Kori.

18 Dec 2019 2:19 PM

A BMC officer said, “BMC’s water quality has improved as compared to last two years. We have conducted repair and replacement work at some places. While, some pipelines have also been upgraded.” (Representational Image)

Water pollution a local issue: Leaders

A civic official said that the incidents of contamination levels could be further reduced when the water supply shifts to a 24x7 system.

18 Nov 2019 3:55 AM

A bench of justices Arun Mishra and Deepak Gupta sought a status report with pictures on plantation, transplantation and cutting trees of Aarey colony area of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). (photo: File)

Not stopping construction of Metro shed project in Aarey colony, says SC

The top court posted the matter for further hearing in November.

21 Oct 2019 3:15 PM

Despite heavy floods in various districts of Maharashtra this monsoon, the issue of flooding is conspicuous by its absence in the BJP and Shiv Sena election manifestos.

Floods absent from Shiv Sena, BJP manifestos

According to residents of Navi Mumbai and Uran, these areas, for the first time ever, have experienced heavy flooding.

18 Oct 2019 1:41 AM

Udaykumar ShiroorkarA retired assistant municipal commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Udaykumar Shiroorkar, who had declared last week that he would contest the Assembly poll from Mumbadevi, claimed on Sunday that he has become a victim of dirty politics.

‘Dabang’ candidate rues dirty politics

As a ward officer, Mr Shiroorkar used to routinely mark illegitimate or shaky structures for demolition but was met with stiff resistance.

07 Oct 2019 3:37 AM

After recieving compalints from the residents, Mahanagar Gas Limited said that an emergency team was sent on ground to inspect the situation but they no breach in their pipeline system was found. (Photo: Representational)

Unknown smell reported in Mumbai, BMC dispatches fire engines to find source

Reports of the odour started to emerge after 10 pm from areas like Chembur, Mankhurd, Govandi, Chandivali, Powai, Ghatkopar and Andheri.

20 Sep 2019 9:17 AM

“Under the Wild Life (Protection) Act 1972, fishes and corals are also to be protected. For any project relating to the sea, a Central Marine Fisheries report is needed which the BMC has not obtained,” Mr Tandel added.

Shiv sena’s doublespeak irks fishermen

The Rs 14,000 Coastal Road project is an ambitious project of the Shiv Sena-led Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

20 Sep 2019 3:53 AM

Greens challenge BMC’s claim of land unavailability

The MMRC is not seeing Aarey for what it is and how Mumbai needs it.

10 Sep 2019 3:51 AM

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BMC to appoint contractors to set up Miyawaki forests

On its part, the civic body has started the plantation of saplins from its nurseries. Till August 15, more than 4,000 saplings have been planted.

10 Sep 2019 3:47 AM

Devotees immerse an idol of goddess Gauri and Lord Ganesh at Dadar Chowpatty on Saturday. (Photo: SHRIPAD NAIK)

Over 32,000 Ganpati idols immersed

Several devotees also immersed idols of Gauri, the mother of Lord Ganesha.

08 Sep 2019 4:38 AM

With the Mithi River overflowing every monsoon, the claims of officials of the Mithi River Development and Protection Authority (MRDPA) of having completed 98 per cent of Mithi River’s development, as per the master plan, has fallen flat. Officials now claim that the master plan is outdated and an updated study on the river is required.

‘Mithi must be studied again’

The MRDPA has not held a single meeting with BMC and MMRDA in the last 9 years. Since its formation in 2005, the MRDPA has held only six meetings.

06 Sep 2019 3:57 AM

Water-logging occurred in the areas near Mumbai's King Circle railway station and Gandhi market. (Photo: File)

Mumbai: IMD issues red alert; schools shut, trains delayed after heavy showers

IMD has forecasted heavy rain at isolated places in Mumbai till September 6.

04 Sep 2019 10:11 AM

The fact that three tree experts on the panel also voted in favour of chopping the trees came as a surprise for many.

Choking Mumbai’s lungs

As the authorities prepare to cut off a part of Mumbai’s green cover, experts weigh in on the environmental impact of the move.

02 Sep 2019 12:01 AM

Vidya Balan lauds BMC for keeping Mumbai city clean

Balan on Tuesday attended a special screening of her movie 'Mission Mangal' in Dadar which was organised by BMC.

29 Aug 2019 10:25 AM

Although Mumbai has not received rainfall in the past few days, the rainfall in catchment areas has led to rise in water stock. The total water content in all seven reservoirs has reached up to 96 per cent, which is two per cent more than last year.

Water content in seven reservoirs reach 97 per cent

The civic body is expecting all seven reservoirs to have 98 to 99 per cent water by October 1 which will ensure uninterrupted water supply next year.

29 Aug 2019 2:38 AM

Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, the BMC has appealed to citizens to beware of jellyfish and sting that washes ashore Mumbai’s coasts during Monsoon. Revellers who visit beaches at Dadar, Girgaon and Juhu to immerse Ganesh idols, tend to get stung by these marine organisms, which is pain-ful and causes irritation. (Photo: Pixabay)

Beware of jellyfish this Ganpati: BMC

Monsoon is the time, when females arrive at coast side for giving birth in shallow waters.

27 Aug 2019 5:00 AM

This Ganeshotsav too, expect roads to be dug up for erecting pandals. Reason: While the BMC has permitted around 2,500 out of the 2,700 registered Ganesh mandals to erect pandals.

50 errant Ganesh mandals permitted to erect pandals

The maximum number of Ganesh mandals are located in South Mumbai areas.

25 Aug 2019 3:46 AM

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