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Fire brigade and NDRF personnel carry out search and rescue operations following the collapse of a building in south Mumbais Bhendi Bazaar on Thursday. At least 25 people were killed and 37 others injured when the five-storey residential building, which is over a 100 years old, collapsed. About 5-6 others are still feared trapped under the mounds of debris. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

25 die as building collapses in Mumbai's Bhendi Bazar

37 hurt, 5-6 feared trapped in debris, locals blame Mhada.

1 Sept 2017 1:11 AM IST

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) (Representational image)

Brimstowad, pumping projects fail, raising questions over cost

The failure has raised a huge question mark over spending of thousands of crores of rupees from taxpayers' pockets over...

31 Aug 2017 1:58 AM IST

A city-based initiative aims at uplifting underpriviledged kids by not only teaching them about dance but also inculcating in them a zest for learning.

A dance revolution

According to Sinhayana Foundation officials, it is more difficult to convince the parents to allow their kids to attend...

29 Aug 2017 2:36 AM IST

OD is still rampant in areas like Mahim and Reay Road.

Deploy RPF cops to stop open defecation: BMC

Despite repeated attempts, the railway authorities were unavailable for comments.

16 July 2017 1:06 AM IST

The Bandra-Worli Sea Link.

VBSL sounds death knell for second phase of coastal road

The 17.7 km VBSL project comprises 9.5 km of sea link while connectors will constitute 8.2 km. T

9 July 2017 2:16 AM IST

Sir Cowasjee Jehangir Pyau at Kalachowki

Breathing new life into city's fountains

BMC teams up with architects to revive these structures.

9 July 2017 2:11 AM IST

The cost of setting up these pumping stations will be around Rs 50 to Rs 60 crore.

Now four mini pumping stations for zero flooding

These pumping stations will help alleviate localised flooding problems in these areas.

8 July 2017 1:59 AM IST

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) (Representational image)

Cost of municipal services may increase thanks to GST

It means road construction and repairs, desilting, conservancy, house keeping, street lighting etc are likely to get...

7 July 2017 2:53 AM IST

Finance minister Sudhir Mungantiwar presented a cheque of Rs 647 crore to compensate for the loss of octroi post GST.

State creates escrow account to compensate for BMC octroi loss

The finance minister said the state would ensure that the BMC receives compensation instalments on time.

6 July 2017 3:10 AM IST

The residents have claimed that it would rob them of the parking space outside their buildings.

State tells BMC to rethink parking fees

It has also asked to hold public hearings to resolve people's grievances on the issue.

6 July 2017 2:45 AM IST

Commuters pushing a cab through the waterlogged street on the night of June 12. (Photo: Debasish Dey)

More drains are needed to stop flooding at Hindmata

The civic body further needs to lay additional drains to tackle the flooding issue there.

5 July 2017 1:53 AM IST

Almost 5 people defecate openly daily.

BMC fined 63 for defecating openly in last two weeks

In December 2016, Mumbai was announced ODF by the Centre.

1 July 2017 3:16 AM IST