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Students in these two colleges, which are up to degree level, are without a Urdu teacher even as the semester examinations will commence after the Diwali vacations.

No Urdu teacher in two BMC colleges for five months

The civic body has failed to conduct a recruitment process to replace Urdu teachers who retired.

19 Oct 2017 2:01 AM

BMC said firecrackers play havoc with the environment and pose a danger to health.(Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

Don’t burst crackers between 10 pm and 6 am, says BMC

The advisory said crackers are made of pollution-based substances that destroy the ecosystem.

18 Oct 2017 2:15 AM

Some of the areas in which the culverts will be created are Kurla, Mulund, Vokhroli and Masjid.

29 spots need culverts: BMC, Railways

The meeting comes after the September 29 Elphinstone Road stampede when the need of such a committee was reiterated.

18 Oct 2017 1:46 AM

With the latest victory, the BJP's tally in the 227-member BMC has risen to 82, while that of the Sena remains at 84. (Photo: PTI)

Mumbai: BJP defeats Shiv Sena in BMC bypoll; narrows margin

The byelection was necessitated after the death of Congress corporator Pramila Patil on April 25.

12 Oct 2017 1:23 PM

ALMs face risk of deregistration by BMC

The ALMs are the citizen groups, which work in their concerned areas to create awareness about civic issues.

08 Oct 2017 2:25 AM

In a statement issued here on Friday, the civic body said the cycle track will be operational between the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) in south Mumbai and the Worli-end of the Bandra-Worli Sealink over the weekends. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

BMC plans to create 11-km-long cycle track in Mumbai on weekends

The cash rich-BMC has invited sponsors to help it realise the plan.

06 Oct 2017 7:57 PM

BMC plans stadium on 5 lakh sq ft Malad plot

In the PG category, the biggest plot proposed for development is the 1.05 lakh sq ft plot at Malad.

03 Oct 2017 1:41 AM

Kurla, Bandra to get FOBs, 10 critical ones to be listed

A railway official said, “Mr Piyush Goyal has promised that the upgradation of these ten bridges will have no issue of cash-flow.”

02 Oct 2017 2:07 AM

The BMC claimed that the contractor did not stock enough diesel despite warning.

FIR against contractor for Juhu flooding

Taking serious note of this, the civic body has decided to lodge a complaint against the contractor who maintains the Irla pumping station.

27 Sep 2017 2:56 AM

On July 25, 17 people had died in the building collapse.

Shiv Sena leader Shitap to file fresh bail plea in Vikhroli court

Apart from Shitap, the chargesheet also includes architect Ranjit Aagale and his employee.

27 Sep 2017 2:37 AM

The idea has been taken from private schools.

Municipal schools to adopt house system

The students will get their house uniforms at the beginning of the year along with the usual uniform.

27 Sep 2017 2:21 AM

File image of the iconic Flora Fountain in Churchgate.

BMC’s Flora project in limbo

The second phase of the beautification programme includes revamp of the fountain premises by creating a garden, sitting space and colourful lights.

25 Sep 2017 2:49 AM

Despite the ban, plastic carry bags are easily available all over the place in the city.

No end to polythene bag hazard

BMC has registered 3,052 cases of the use of illegal plastic carry bags in last three years.

24 Sep 2017 5:24 AM

The BMC plans to take strict action against those who use illegal plastic carry bags.

BMC clamps down on plastic

To launch drive after carry bags block drains during August 29 deluge.

24 Sep 2017 5:19 AM

A subway in Andheri is waterlogged due to heavy showers on Tuesday. (Photo: Mrugesh Bandiwadekar)

Showers, lightning catch Mumbai unawares

The rains affected the Western and Central railway services, causing inconvenience to people.

20 Sep 2017 9:21 AM

A total of 192 civic employees will work in the ward squads. (Representational image)

Ward-wise squads to keep illegal hawkers in control

The civic officials will be authorised to file police complaint against hawkers.

20 Sep 2017 9:17 AM

The BMC has extended its deadline of not collecting unsorted garbage from housing societies.

Societies get 3 months to sort out waste-line

The BMC had set October 2 as the deadline for all housing societies to segregate their garbage (dry and wet waste) and treat it in their premises.

19 Sep 2017 5:46 AM

Along with a child’s regular syllabus, the kids under this programme will be preparing for the competition.

BMC to rear ‘mathletes’

Will select students to participate in Maths Olympiad.

19 Sep 2017 5:40 AM

Dr Amarapurkar, a leading Gastroenterologist at the Bombay Hospital, fell in an open manhole on the Matkar road in the Elphinstone area near Dadar during the heavy rains in Mumbai. (Photo: ANI)

Dr Amarapurkar's death: Four arrested for negligence in leaving manhole open

The accused have been identified as Siddesh Bhelsekar, Rakesh Kadam, Nilesh Kadam and Dinaar Pawar.

18 Sep 2017 1:03 PM

The track will be demarcated with signboards and thermoplastic paint, and as per the civic body, it will be a two-way ride.

11-km cycling track from Marine Drive to Worli in pipeline

The Smart Commute Foundation, which believed in sustainable means of travel, would also be a part of the project.

18 Sep 2017 1:47 AM

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