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PCB reveals chinks in city fire brigade

The PAC insisted on a time-bound programme to set up the new fire stations.

01 Mar 2019 3:01 AM

Municipal commissioner ordered to set up an enquiry against guilty BMC officers.

‘12 guilty in Kamala Mills fire’

The commissioner will decide the quantum of punishment after the replies to the notices.

01 Mar 2019 2:51 AM

A petition was filed in the HC against excessive cutting of trees in Mumbai.

Formation of city’s Tree Authority may be delayed

HC restrained the authority last year from taking any decisions until experts were appointed.

28 Feb 2019 2:36 AM

The BMC, after the deluge of August 2017, had identified 225 major waterlogging locations of which 160 were repaired last year.(Photo: Twitter | @ANI)

Repairs to be finished at 60 waterlogging sites before rains

The civic body said that remedial work on 60 more locations would be completed before the monsoon this year.

25 Feb 2019 6:52 AM

The petition ‘Save our coast-Develop Responsibly’ was initiated by residents of Nepean Sea Road.

10,000 sign petition against Coastal Road

After getting 50,000 signatures, protesters will submit it to officials.

25 Feb 2019 6:46 AM

Among the prominent defaulters are the National Sports Club (Rs 66 crore), Amir Park Amusement (Rs 17 crore), HDIL (Rs 12 crore) and Vidhi Realtors (Rs 12 crore).

MahaRera issues revised tender for new office space

BMC is cracking the whip on defaulters by disconnecting their water supply.

24 Feb 2019 4:21 PM

Students from oriental college, Andheri with cigarette butts and tobacco packets collected at Juhu beach.

BMC, cops passing buck to penalise smokers at beach

The beach is a public place and smoking is an offence, however no authorities have been seen taking any action against the smokers.

24 Feb 2019 8:16 AM

BMC slammed for not granting funds to schools

The teachers demanded the funding to start this year amounting Rs 46 crore.

22 Feb 2019 6:35 AM

The 330 proposals covered a total 8,775 trees.

BMC rejects over 50 per cent tree cutting proposals

From January 1, 2019, till date, 705 tree removal proposals have been published.

19 Feb 2019 3:26 AM

The BMC informed the court that since they could not find any expert for the committee, they have issued advertisement in newspapers.

Mumbai Metro work delayed by tree authority’s absence

The court also directed the BMC to constitute tree committee according to their order, said Mr Kumbhakoni.

17 Feb 2019 2:25 AM

The Coastal Road is 29.2km long connecting Marine drive (Princess Street) to Kandivali, which is divided into three phases.

Over 2,930 sign petition opposing Coastal Road

The work of phase one (Marine Drive to Worli Seaface) begun in October 2018.

17 Feb 2019 2:23 AM

BMC unable to recover water dues

The list shows private agencies (residential and commercial) owing the BMC Rs 1,239 crore and others owing the civic body Rs 80 crores.

07 Feb 2019 6:21 AM

BMC officials are currently persuading schools to convert, but they themselves aren’t sure if the money will be reimbursed in the future or not.

Only 8 of 72 schools agree to run under MIEB so far

As per the MIEB, for a provisional affiliation, BMC schools need to pay Rs 20,000 to the board, which will be for a period of three years.

04 Feb 2019 6:53 AM

The BMC has thus far spent Rs 45 crore on the construction of the penguin enclosure.

Penguins recover 25 per cent of money spent on them

10,000 people visit the zoo every day, visitors double on holidays.

31 Jan 2019 3:22 AM

The court from time to time has given various directions to the BMC and other municipal corporations to resolve the issue of potholes.

Ready to tackle potholes in city: BMC

Affidavit stated that the complaints will be registered at BMC website and MCGM 24x7 mobile application.

20 Jan 2019 1:49 AM

Not a single bus of the Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) plied on Mumbai roads since morning, an official said. (Photo: File)

Commuters continue to suffer as BEST bus strike enters 3rd day

Some harried commuters also appealed to the Maharashtra government to take necessary steps to end the protest.

10 Jan 2019 12:09 PM

Buses parked at a depot following the strike by BEST employees at Magathane Depot on Tuesday. (Photo: MRUGESH BANDIWADEKAR)

BEST may bear Rs 900 crore loss

Unions are demanding payment as per the master grade to juniors grade employees.

10 Jan 2019 2:46 AM

A much bigger promenade is slated to come up along the Worli seaface.

Marine Drive set to lose biggest promenade title

According to civic officials, a reclamation area of 96.87 lakh sq ft will be available for the coastal road project.

10 Jan 2019 1:52 AM

Various unions of BEST workers are demanding renewal of their salary agreements that got expired in 2016, rise in gratuity and bonus amounts. (Photo: ANI |Twitter)

Commuters in Mumbai affected as BEST employees go on strike

Due to strike, around 25 L passengers who travel by 3000 BEST buses every day will be inconvenienced.

08 Jan 2019 8:45 AM

Through RTE Act, students from financially weaker sections can enrol in private unaided schools through the 25 per cent of seats reserved for them.

No takers for RTE seats in 70 schools

Only 3214 seats confirmed out of 8,000 seats available.

07 Jan 2019 1:52 AM

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