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Former corporator questions ₹2 cr concession to RWITC
Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) corporator Makrand Narwekar pointed out that the lease rent, mentioned in the new government resolution (GR), was much lower than what was charged earlier by the state government
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 06:38 AM IST
Contractor, supervisor, excavator operator booked for damaging Banganga steps
BMC contractor damages heritage steps at Banganga Tank, case registered against contractor, supervisor, and excavator operator; repairs ordered
Updated on Jun 26, 2024 08:53 AM IST
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BMC contractor damages Banganga’s heritage steps, ASI, locals livid
BMC contractor damages heritage steps at Banganga tank with JCB machine, facing backlash from ASI and GSB Temple trust for negligence
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 08:46 AM IST
BMC awaits MMRDA nod to repair ‘precarious’ WEH flyover at Chakala
The BMC had taken possession of the WEH from the Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (MMRDA) in November 2022
Updated on Jun 24, 2024 08:40 AM IST
Kailash Prabhat residents get 15 days to vacate premises on humanitarian grounds
High drama as BMC attempts to demolish Mumbai society; residents protest, gain 15-day reprieve. Uncertain future looms. Officials cite safety concerns
Updated on Jun 22, 2024 09:01 AM IST
Kailash Prabhat demolition: Disconnection of water and power stalled for 2nd day
The BMC has neither issued the residents a notice for disconnection of electricity and water supply nor followed due process of law and measured all the flats
Updated on Jun 21, 2024 08:58 AM IST
Court hearing delays eviction of Kailash Prabhat residents by a day
Our legal department had told us to wait for a day. We cannot take action after 6pm and hence will wait till tomorrow for disconnection
Updated on Jun 20, 2024 09:19 AM IST
After a series of gaffes, Gokhale bridge, Barfiwala flyover to be merged soon
The bridges are being aligned at a cost of ₹8 crore, as per the recommendations of experts from IIT Bombay, and the Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute
Updated on Jun 19, 2024 09:06 AM IST
BMC appoints 227 sub-engineers for road maintenance this monsoon
The engineers will “proactively find potholes on their own” and take steps to fill them within 24 hours
Updated on Jun 18, 2024 07:24 AM IST
Anxiety levels of Kailash Prabhat residents mount as demolition draws closer
With the civic body’s sword hanging over residents’ heads, the society with a predominantly Muslim population observed a rather subdued Bakr-Eid festival
Updated on Jun 18, 2024 08:41 AM IST
Only 15% of road concretisation work completed; Chembur, Kandivali worst hit
Last week, Narkwekar wrote a letter to BMC highlighting the delay in executing CC road works and demanding actions against constrictors for the delay
Updated on Jun 17, 2024 08:47 AM IST
VJTI audit in Jan 2023 had declared Kailash Prabhat “liveable and repairable”
Notably, one of the structural audits was conducted by VJTI for MMRDA as the buildings were adjacent to the Santacruz Chembur Link Road project
Updated on Jun 15, 2024 08:50 AM IST
‘Vakola police misused power to detain us’
Vakola police detain seven Kailash Prabhat CHS residents planning silent protest against BMC eviction notice, sparking outrage over alleged abuse of power.
Updated on Jun 14, 2024 08:10 AM IST
BMC’s draft hoarding policy to focus on stability, light pollution
BMC will explore whether permissions should be granted for advertisements on water, where floatels are often used to grab eyeballs on Mumbai’s coastline
Updated on Jun 13, 2024 08:39 AM IST
500 residents of Kailash Parbat stare at demolition; no help at hand
The BMC has declared that all 89 families of Kailash Parbat will be evacuated, by force if need be, on June 19th
Updated on Jun 12, 2024 09:20 AM IST
How the Vankar community became Gujarati Catholics and migrated to Mumbai
Special privileges like state support to weavers’ cooperatives and reservation in education and government jobs were given to Hindu Vankars after Independence
Updated on Jun 10, 2024 08:32 AM IST
Citizens form Clean Air Action Hub to help BMC monitor Mumbai's AQI
The discussions revolved around the science of air quality, the BMC’s construction and demolition waste management guidelines and solid waste management
Updated on Jun 10, 2024 08:36 AM IST
North-bound section of coastal road to open from Monday
Northward travel will be possible from Marine Drive to Bhulabhai Desai Marg, Barrister Rajni Patel Chowk (Lotus Jetty) and Vatsalabai Desai Chowk
Updated on Jun 10, 2024 08:40 AM IST
BMC road contractor fined ₹1.5L for felling 25-year-old rain tree in JB Nagar
The contractor was initially fined ₹50,000, before the amount was increased after an activist pursued the matter with the BMC for almost six months
Updated on Jun 08, 2024 06:50 AM IST
BMC publishes first ever climate budget report with ₹10k crore provision
BMC releases its first Climate Budget Report for 2024-25, allocating 32.18% of ₹31,774.59 crore to climate issues, aiming to tackle climate change challenges
Updated on Jun 06, 2024 08:43 AM IST
In a city choked with illegal debris, BMC okays dumping in Charkop open space
The blatant dumping of rubble and stones, carried out by a large team of workers and machines, is clearly visible to most residents of the Highland Complex
Updated on Jun 04, 2024 08:42 AM IST
Delay in summoning fire brigade exacerbates fire in Byculla high-rise
Fire in Mumbai's Monte South building injures one. Delay in informing fire brigade led to escalation from level one to level two. Fire likely caused by short circuit.
Updated on Jun 03, 2024 07:18 AM IST
‘Current regulations for outdoor advertising are ancient’
In an interview with Linah Baliga, managing director of Roshan Space Brandcom (P) Ltd Junaid Shaikh shared his perspective on the ongoing billboard controversy and the conflict between the BMC and other agencies in the aftermath of the Ghatkopar billboard collapse that killed 17 and left more than 75 injured
Updated on Jun 02, 2024 06:40 AM IST
Include Amateur Riders’ Club in new racecourse lease, urges ex-corporator
Considering the club’s accomplishments and history, former BJP corporator Makarand Narwekar wrote to civic chief and administrator Bhushan Gagrani this week demanding the inclusion of ARC in the new lease agreement of the Mahalaxmi Racecourse land development. He urged the BMC to consider ARC’s contributions
Updated on Jun 01, 2024 06:36 AM IST
BMC reclaims its own land in Byculla from a 50-year-old bakery
The new development will ensure redevelopment for 117 tenants, the creation of a playground and a 35-storey tower as the sale component for the developer
Updated on May 30, 2024 08:36 AM IST
Despite BMC notice, 29 oversized billboards still stand in Mumbai
Among these are two giant billboards, one measuring 120x120 feet in Bandra East and another 100 x 30 feet on Charni Road
Updated on May 29, 2024 08:52 AM IST
Mumbai Coastal Road phase 2 to be opened by June 10
Chief minister Eknath Shinde made the announcement while inspecting a leakage at the southbound tunnel at Marine Drive, which was a part of the first phase of the coastal road inaugurated in March
Updated on May 29, 2024 08:20 AM IST
BMC fails to recover ₹64-crore penalty from SoBo road contractor
BMC fails to recover ₹64.60 crore penalty from terminated contractor, dragged to court. Former corporator demands action and status report by June 1.
Updated on May 27, 2024 07:42 AM IST
Pre-monsoon drain-cleaning unsatisfactory, say politicians
Bandra MLA and BJP leader Ashish Shelar, who reviewed the nallah-cleaning in Mumbai, said that he had found the work inadequate
Updated on May 24, 2024 09:11 AM IST
NCC wins ₹1,300 crore tender for SoBo road concretisation
NCC Ltd wins ₹1,300 crore tender to concretise 215 roads in Mumbai's island city. Delays expected due to monsoon and state election code of conduct.
Updated on May 24, 2024 08:08 AM IST
