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‘Prioritize Lights Over Firecrackers’: BMC’s New Guidelines to Curb Diwali Pollution

29 Oct 2024

In response to rising pollution levels, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) issued new guidelines on Tuesday, urging Mumbai residents to celebrate Diwali with lights rather than firecrackers. The guidelines focus on reducing air and noise pollution in the city, which has experienced a marked decline in air quality over recent...

BMC Cancels Demolition of Alleged Illegal Mosque in Dharavi Amid Protests

21 Sep 2024

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has halted its plans to demolish an alleged illegal section of a mosque in Dharavi, Asia's largest slum, following large-scale protests from local residents. Mumbai Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad confirmed the cancellation, stating, "Action scheduled for today has been cancelled. We met the Chief Minister...

WATCH | How Hoarding Collapses Across The Country Are Becoming A Growing Threat

02 Aug 2024

Hoarding collapses have emerged as a pressing concern in India, with a series of tragic incidents highlighting the urgent need for stricter regulations and enforcement. These structures, often towering over our cities, pose a significant risk to public safety, as evidenced by the numerous casualties and injuries reported across the...

BMW Hit-and-Run Case: Prime Suspect Confesses To Driving; BMC Demolishes Bar’s Illegal Sections

10 Jul 2024

Mihir Shah, the primary suspect in the Mumbai hit-and-run case, has reportedly confessed to driving during the incident. Authorities have demolished the unauthorized sections of the bar where Shah allegedly consumed alcohol prior to the accident. On Tuesday, the state excise department suspended the license of Vice-Global Tapas Bar on...

Mumbai Hoarding Collapse: ‘Action Will Be Taken Against Illegal Hoarding In The City’, Says BMC

14 May 2024

In the wake of the tragic hoarding collapse incident in Ghatkopar, Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a sweeping crackdown on illegal hoardings across the city. The BMC Commissioner, Bhushan Gagrani, has stated that stringent action will be taken against all unauthorized hoardings, emphasizing the need for strict...

Maharashtra: Hoarding Falls In Ghatkopar, 35 Injured, BMC To File Complaint

13 May 2024

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced its decision to file a complaint against the Indian Railways and advertising company Ego Media following the hoarding falling incident in Ghatkopar. The incident resulted in injuries to at least 35 individuals. According to the BMC Public Relations Officer (PRO), the complaint aims...

Amit Shah to visit Mumbai to discuss BJP’s poll strategy

15 Apr 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will travel to Mumbai on Saturday to meet with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state unit leaders. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and other senior leaders will greet Shah at Mumbai Airport. According to sources, Shah will meet with BJP leaders...

Mumbai: BMC repairs pipe in Tansa Water channel

09 Apr 2023

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) pipes were repaired on a war footing at the Tansa reservoir pipeline on Sunday, according to BMC. According to the announcement, the hole was discovered in the Tansa Water channel on Saturday approximately 3:30 p.m., affecting the water supply of the 'K East' division and Dharavi...

BMC TO Set Up Infra To Fight Covid

31 Dec 2022

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said that it can set up the required medical infrastructure within 15 days due to the increasing Covid-19 cases, "We have 4,000 doctors, 7,500 nurses, and 4,500 paramedical staff that are trained to handle COVID-19." Moreover, the civic body added that it has 4,000 metric...

Massive fire breaks out at godowns in Kurla

28 Dec 2022

In a wooden godown in Mumbai's Kurla area a fire broke out on Wednesday and later it spread to 20 to 25 godowns. Meanwhile, to extinguish the fire eight fire tenders were sent to the fire spot. So, far no casualties have been reported and the reason for the fire...

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