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As many as 119 govindas were injured during Dahi Handi celebrations across the city on Saturday, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC).

119 injured in Dahi Handi revelry

The celebrations were also subdued as many organisers decided to contribute large amounts to flood-affected.

25 Aug 2019 3:44 AM

The decision to refer back the proposal to the BMC administration was taken at the TA meeting held Wednesday at civic headquarters in Mumbai.

Tree Authority refers back proposal to axe 2,238 Aarey trees

The BMC administration will resubmit the proposal after reworking the number of trees that can be saved.

22 Aug 2019 5:45 AM

Tribal and activists have pleaded Tree Authority members of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) visiting Aarey Colony to spare the thousands of trees that are proposed to be removed for the Metro 3 corridor. (Photo: Representational Image)

Tribals apprise BMC of aarey destruction

The members assured the public gathered there that Aarey would be saved.

21 Aug 2019 2:46 AM

The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (Mhada), in the last 12 years, has received Rs 560 crore in repair cess from cessed buildings located in south Mumbai.

Mhada got Rs 560 crore in repair cess in 12 years, reveals RTI

The BMC recovers cess from the eligible cessed buildings that come under the direct control of Mhada.

21 Aug 2019 2:32 AM

Traffic signals on city roads will soon change in accordance with vehicular movement. In a bid to resolve Mumbaikars’ never-ending traffic woes, the state government has decided to implement the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) for effective management of traffic on the city roads.

Mumbai to get intelligent traffic management

According to state officials, Mumbai’s population is around 1.30 crore and its surface area is 438 square km.

21 Aug 2019 2:22 AM

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BMC wards to compete for Swachh awards

The wards will be judged on parameters, including the cleanliness of roads, nullahs, schools, hospitals, offices etc.

20 Aug 2019 8:58 AM

As of now, more than 225 million people across the world speak fluent French and now perhaps we can see Mumbai’s BMC students getting trained in the language as well.

Bringing French to BMC schools

In an attempt to teach a foreign language in municipal schools, the BMC has received a proposal to introduce French in its curriculum.

14 Aug 2019 12:03 AM

Thousands of goats are seen at Deonar Bakra Mandi, the city’s largest abattoir on Sunday ahead of Bakri Id. The festival this year will be celebrated today. The authorities, for the first time, are also providing steel trollies to transport meat and various other facilities have been newly intoduced.

Deonar abattoir sees ‘upgrade’

Until last year, people sacrificing animals had to physically carry the meat for several metres.

12 Aug 2019 3:32 AM

Would not ban animal slaughter, says Bombay HC

Mr Sakhare said that ward officers ensure that people adhere to all civic body norms while slaughtering animals during Id.

06 Aug 2019 3:04 AM

Severe waterlogging was witnessed in various places including Kurla, Ghatkopar, Chembur, Kandivali, Andheri, Malad, Mulund and Thane city on Sunday.

MMR rivers burst amid downpour

Santacruz cumulative rainfall on Aug 4 is 2374.2 mm and has crossed the normal seasonal total of Santacruz 2317.1 mm.

05 Aug 2019 2:41 AM

'The state government is in touch with the NDRF, Army, Navy and other agencies also,' the CMO said. (Photo: Representational)

Govt seeks more NDRF teams as rains pound Mumbai, nearby areas

The BMC and its disaster management cell were fully prepared and monitoring the situation in the city.

04 Aug 2019 3:06 PM

Mumbai Rain effects: Aditi Rao Hydari thanks BMC for 'perfecting pout'; post inside

Bollywood actress Aditi Rao Hydari recently shared a selfie of herself on Twitter.

03 Aug 2019 6:07 PM

CM Fadnavis launches criminal database system

The police said that the new system will be a boon for policing and investigation in addition to the existing technology.

30 Jul 2019 1:58 AM

After the heavy downpour last week, water level in seven lakes that provide water to Mumbai has risen significantly.

3 more lakes to overflow

As of Monday morning, the water stock in Middle Vaitarna, Bhatsa and Vihar stood at 97.68 per cent, 80.65 percent, and 91.20 percent respectively.

30 Jul 2019 1:28 AM

The India Meteorological Department on Saturday evening predicted 'heavy to very heavy' rains in Mumbai, including 'extremely heavy' rain in isolated places, for Sunday. (Photo: File)

IMD predicts heavy rain in Mumbai today, Disaster Management on alert

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said it was prepared for the monsoon onslaught and asked citizens to be careful.

28 Jul 2019 8:44 AM

The incessant rain caused waterlogging in several parts of the state capital. (Photo: ANI)

Mumbai: 8 injured after 3 cars collide on Andheri flyover

The cars collided on Andheri flyover due to low visibility following heavy rainfall in the area.

24 Jul 2019 9:13 AM

Afroz Shah and volunteers at a beach clean-up drive held at Versova beach on Sunday. (Photo: MRUGESH BANDIWADEKAR)

86,000kg trash collected in city within 2 hours

Around 6,400 citizens participated in the initiative, which took place from 7 am till 9 am on Sunday.

22 Jul 2019 7:01 AM

In stage two, new ‘no parking’ zones, roads will be marked by the BMC with help out traffic police.

BMC may relax parking penalty for 2-wheelers

The civic body claimed that hefty fines’ purpose is to decongest roads, inculcate road discipline and also encourage people to use PPLs.

22 Jul 2019 6:57 AM

A woman and a teenage girl drowned after venturing into the sea at Juhu Chowpatty on Sunday evening. (Representational image)

Woman, teen girl drown at Juhu beach

The victims had reportedly entered the sea to play in the water. However, they were dragged far away from the shore.

22 Jul 2019 6:32 AM

File image of Worli Coastal Road project

‘Want responsible public infra in SoBo’

The environmentalists had suggested Kanjurm-arg as an alternate site for the metro 3 car shed but they rejected it saying the land was marshy.

21 Jul 2019 7:56 AM

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