Deonar fire incident: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis orders probe
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday ordered a probe into the fire at the Deonar dumping ground.
Feb 05, 2016, 10:37 AM IST
HC notice to Maharashtra govt, BMC seeking reply on odd-even plea
The Bombay High Court raised concerns over the increasing pollution in the city and rest of the country.
Jan 15, 2016, 16:08 PM IST
Man falls into manhole, sues BMC for Rs 1.5 crore
A Mumbai-based resident has sued the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation for Rs. 1.5 crore as damage after he accidentally slipped into a partially-covered manhole in the city.
Jan 09, 2016, 16:41 PM IST
Shiv Sena to oppose 'Smart City' if urban autonomy not safeguarded: Uddhav Thackeray
Dismissing suggestions of Shiv Sena softening its stand on the flagship 'Smart City' scheme, party president Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday said that the ruling alliance partner would continue to oppose the scheme if its views on safeguarding the autonomy of the urban civic bodies are not incorporated in the proposal.
Dec 16, 2015, 18:02 PM IST
Landing a sweeper's job in Mumbai is not easy, aspirants tackle demands for sexual favours, money
In a shocking revelation, a report on Friday highlighted a huge recruitment scam in the cash-rich Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
Dec 04, 2015, 13:30 PM IST
Stop illegal waste dumping or ban constructions: HC tells Maha
The Bombay High Court today asked the Maharashtra government to either take measures to put an end to illegal dumping of garbage in the waste disposal grounds in Mumbai or stop new constructions.
Oct 01, 2015, 21:34 PM IST
Make pavements encroachment-free: BMC chief orders officials
In a move that would facilitate the pedestrians, Mumbai Municipal Commissioner Ajoy Mehta has ordered the officials to remove encroachments on the footpaths across the city.
Sep 30, 2015, 12:28 PM IST
Sanjay Nirupam wants Uddhav Thackeray to be questioned in desilting scam
Congress on Friday demanded that Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray be brought under the ambit of inquiry in the desilting scam and said the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and standing committee chairman of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) should be held accountable for the alleged irregularities and FIRs be registered against the trio.
Sep 25, 2015, 20:01 PM IST
Careless Bollywood stars spreading dengue in Mumbai!
Routine inspections regarding mosquito breeding spots are taking place on the regular and notices are being issued to those who unknowingly harbour dengue mosquito breeding spots in their homes.
Sep 24, 2015, 11:49 AM IST
Why did meat sale ban row erupt this year only, asks Uddhav Thackeray
Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said the controversy over ban on meat sale during Jain festival 'Paryushan' has ended as far as his party is concerned, but sought to know why it erupted this year.
Sep 13, 2015, 18:59 PM IST
Under fire from Bombay HC, BMC cuts 'regressive' meat ban in Mumbai to two days
Amid a raging controversy over the four-day meat ban in Mumbai, the civic authorities on Friday decided to reduce the number of days to two.
Sep 11, 2015, 17:23 PM IST
Mumbai meat sale ban: Maharashtra govt, BMC to file response in HC today
The Bombay High Court on Friday will hear Maharashtra Government and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's response on a petition challenging ban on animal slaughter and sale of meat for four days during the Jain festival 'Paryushan'.
Sep 11, 2015, 09:14 AM IST
