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Each eligible BMC officer and employee along with teachers and non-teaching staff of aided private primary and secondary schools, including teaching assistants and education service workers will receive Rs 31,000 as ex-gratia

Inside BMC’s flood fight to keep Mumbai moving amid monsoon mayhem: 1,645 crore litres pumped & counting

As Mumbai faces its heaviest rainfall of the season and a red alert looms, the BMC’s flood-fighting machinery has drained over 1,645 crore litres of water in just four days, more than twice the storage of Tulsi Lake.

Pigeon feeding row: Jain monk warns of stir from Aug 13, says will take up arms if needed

The BMC’s decision to ban public feeding of pigeons in view of health hazards associated with the practice and close kabutarkhanas has led to a controversy.

Japan ambassador visits Mumbai, netizens want him to take over BMC 'for a few years'

After Japan’s ambassador shared a photo enjoying vada pav in Mumbai, netizens joked about outsourcing BMC to Japan, praising Japanese efficiency and civic discipline.

BMC scraps plan to buy Turkey-made robotic lifebuoys amid backlash over Pak support

The rescue machines were to be deployed at Girgaum Chowpatty, Shivaji Park Dadar, Juhu, Versova, Aksa, and Gorai beaches

Property tax collections now fund less of municipal spending for major cities

Property tax funded 14% of Delhi's municipal spending in 2024-25 compared with 16% in 2022-23

Mumbai civic body invokes Disaster Management Act as water tanker strike enters 4th day

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said it is exercising powers of the Act to requisition private water tankers, wells and borewells.

Mumbai's BMC directs eateries to shift to CNG, piped gas by July or face action

The BMC has issued a directive to local vendors, hotels, restaurants and dhabas not to resort to wood or coal as fuel, and the transition is to be completed by July 8, 2025.

Municipalities in poll-bound Maharashtra are flush with funds, shows RBI report

The RBI report on municipal finances shows that 10 municipalities across the country account for the lion’s share in revenue receipts with those in Maharashtra boasting a revenue surplus of Rs 11,104 crore as per the budget estimates for FY24.

BMC appeals people to filter and boil water

It had received complaints of turbid water supply from certain areas in the eastern suburbs and island city, the civic body said in a release.

Viral video: Fountain erupts in the middle of busy Mumbai road. Here's what happened

Meanwhile, the IMD has predicted more rain for Mumbai and an orange alert has been issued. Mumbaikars have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel, as the situation is expected to worsen with more rain, which may lead to waterlogging.

Mumbai’s Sion bridge closes for 2 years to be rebuilt; here are the traffic diversions

Traffic has been rerouted as the bridge, which connects Dharavi, Bandra, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg and the Eastern Express Highway, is closed

Mumbai coastal road's key stretch connecting Haji Ali to Worli opens to traffic

The 3.5km stretch of the road's north-bound carriageway will be open to traffic on weekdays and closed over weekends for the work on project to be completed

At 11,400, Mumbai clocks highest property registrations in 12 years in June 2024: Knight Frank India

The report said that compared to the same period last year, property registrations have risen 11% YoY, and revenues from these registrations have increased by 15% YoY.

Mumbai: BMC announces 5% water cut from May 30, 10% from June 5

The BMC suggested measures like washing clothes in machines and avoiding showers, while restaurants have been advised to offer water only when required

Mumbai: BMC warns of stringent action if property tax dues not paid by May 25

The civic body appealed to the citizens to pay their property tax within the deadline, but did not specify what action it plans to initiate against those who fail to do so

BMC collects Rs 2,200 crore property tax

In a release issued on Wednesday, it said the assessment and collection department has collected the amount, and the highest chunk of Rs 174.15 crore was collected in the K-West ward in western suburbs, followed by the S-ward (Rs 170.77 crore) and H-East ward (Rs 168.34 crore).

Mumbai won't face water cut as sufficient water available in reservoirs: BMC

"Due to low rainfall between June and September 2023, relatively less water is available in reservoirs, but the water supply to the city won't get affected," the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation stated on Tuesday.

IAS officer Bhushan Gagrani appointed new Mumbai civic commissioner

Gagrani, till now serving as additional chief secretary in the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), will replace Iqbal Singh Chahal, who has been moved out from the post of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) commissioner on EC orders.

BMC expects to miss property tax collection target in 2023-24 by Rs 1500 crore

A proposal to keep property tax rates unchanged for 2023-24 was pending before the Maharashtra cabinet and a decision was expected on Monday, after which the civic body will issue property tax bills, municipal commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal said.

Mumbai civic body to hire private contractor for door-to-door garbage collection

The contractors would also be responsible of collection of waste from nullahs to ensure that drainage systems do not get clogged.

More than 40 calls received in 48 hours about injured and distressed animals due to Diwali firecrackers, says official

The injured include animals, birds and reptiles, said Pawan Sharma, founder and president of Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare and honorary wildlife warden with the state Forest Department.

Mumbai: 6th line between Khar and Goregaon commissioned by WR; will increase train services, punctuality

The final work on the line commenced on October 7 and was completed in a 30-day block period, during which several long distance and suburban trains had to be cancelled or short terminated, it said.

BMC starts washing Mumbai roads for curbing pollution due to dust

About 650 km of roads with the width of more than 60 feet along with the footpaths will be washed with water "on a regular basis", the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said in a release on Friday.

Mumbai: Malaria, dengue cases decline in October when compared to September, says BMC

The civic body said it initiated legal action wherever necessary and a total of 17,105 notices have been issued till September.