Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation

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Despite numerous efforts by the civic body, the garbage problem at city beaches seems to be worsening with every passing day.

8,000 MT of trash collected from beaches

The garbage thrown by the sea is not only from Mumbai’s creek but also Ulhasnagar and Thane.

18 Aug 2019 4:17 AM

At present, there are 1,172 trees at the site, which falls under F/S ward.

1,004 trees to be cut down for MTHL bridge

Environmentalists have already criticised the project over the reclamation of land near the Thane creek, which hosts congregations of flamingos.

17 Aug 2019 2:05 AM

Activists, NGOs highlight poor condition of slaughterhouse

The civic body has also deployed over 300 staff members to keep the Deonar abattoir grounds clean.

11 Aug 2019 3:24 AM

The petitioners argued that the civic body's policy violated the environmental and animal welfare laws. (Photo: File)

Can't allow animal slaughter in flats on Bakr-Id: Bombay HC

The bench said such restrictions were essential to 'maintain basic standards of hygiene.'

06 Aug 2019 7:38 PM

Owing to heavy downpour in catchments areas, the useful water stock of the Upper Vaitarna Lake has increased from 24 per cent to 87 per cent in a week.

Water level in lakes at 90 per cent

The lake, which is the second biggest reservoir of the seven that provide water to the city after the Bhatsa, had the least water content.

06 Aug 2019 2:25 AM

Former senior inspector Shahaji Jadhav, who had served with Thane police, is accused of having excess assets of Rs 41.65 lakh, which is 47 per cent more than his known sources of income. (Photo: Representational)

Maharashtra ACB books cop, 2 civic officials in separate DA cases

All of them have been booked under relevant sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act.

05 Aug 2019 4:18 PM

A bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice Deepak Gupta refused to stay the Bombay High Court's order and scheduled the next hearing of the case for August 20. (Photo: File)

SC issues notice to Maharashtra govt on Mumbai coastal road project case

On July 16, the Bombay HC had quashed CRZ clearances granted to the city civic body for the ambitious Rs 12,000 crore coastal road project.

26 Jul 2019 1:34 PM

The BMC in last three years has received as much as 94,851 complaints with regard to illegal constructions on its online portal.

BMC yet to act on 89,000 illegal structure plaints

Out of 94,851, action has been taken in 5K cases.

18 Jul 2019 2:02 AM

Thane district’s Modak Sagar and Tansa lakes, which provide water to Mumbai, are almost full thanks to the monsoon.

75 MMR villages on alert

According to the corporation’s statement, the present water level of Modak Sagar dam is 160.842 metres, while its overflow level is 163.147 metres.

16 Jul 2019 4:24 AM

Around 103 families have received a basic help of Rs 5,000.

Wall collapse victims seek rehabilitation

Locals found 2 bodies while digging through debris.

11 Jul 2019 6:42 AM

The river has for long been contaminated by urban and industrial effluents.

Nullah trouble for residents

After the recent heavy downpour in Kandivali, a stretch of the Poisar river overflowed, leaving the streets full of garbage.

08 Jul 2019 3:33 AM

A majority of the 72 victims of the wall collapse are suffering from bone injuries, mental shock and anxiety.

3 victims of wall collapse critical

The same situation exists at civic-run Shatabdi Hospital where these patients have been counselled, said Dr Pradeep Angre, medical superintendent.

05 Jul 2019 4:09 AM

Waterlogging not BMC’s fault, says Aaditya Thackeray

Pumping stations can pump water at the rate of 1,000 cubic metres per hour.

03 Jul 2019 2:02 AM

At least 13 people died after a compound wall collapsed on the hutments due to heavy downpour in Kurar Village in area of Malad East on Tuesday morning in Mumbai. (Photo: File | PTI)

Blame monsoon, not BMC's fault: Sanjay Raut on Mumbai wall collapse

Raut said that Shiv Sena chief Udhav Thackeray himself checked all the preparations done for the Mumbai rains.

02 Jul 2019 3:05 PM

Vehicles move slowly as pedestrians walk through a waterlogged street after heavy monsoon rain in Mumbai on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Mumbai crawls after rains; children swim in puddles

Intense rainfall occurred in the city on the first day of July with heavy rainfall in Malad at 301.40 mm till evening hours.

02 Jul 2019 7:52 AM

BJP corporator slaps BMC official

The police is probing into the allegations and will record the statement of eyewitnesses in the incident.

29 Jun 2019 3:06 AM

The accused at BMC was arrested under section 353 (assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharging his duty) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). (Photo: ANI)

One arrested in Mumbai after suicide attempt inside BMC headquarters

Man identified as Sudam Shinde, was upset with his complaint regarding a toilet structure near his residence that was not being addressed.

25 Jun 2019 1:41 PM

Beco’s eco-friendly bamboo based lifestyle products

Green Endeavours

A year after the state-wide plastic ban, we feature Mumbaikars who have come up with alternatives for single-use plastic products.

21 Jun 2019 11:47 PM

5-day-old boy’s kidnapper held

Boy rescued in less than seven hours; accused claimed she had delivered him.

15 Jun 2019 2:31 AM

BMC has refused to reply to any of the questions saying that the matter is subjudice.

South Mumbai locals flay BMC over Coastal Road specifications

The residents have also questioned the abrupt cancellation of the recently scheduled meeting with Marine Drive residents.

13 Jun 2019 2:54 AM

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