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Kapil explains remarks as BMC cites more violations by him

Kapil explains remarks as BMC cites more violations by him

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

The civic body said the artist had flouted norms not only in his Versova office building but also in his apartment in suburban Goregaon.

Modi, Shah, Fadnavis worked for Gadkari's defeat: Raut

Modi, Shah, Fadnavis worked for Gadkari's defeat: Raut

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Raut's claims have drawn sharp reactions from the BJP, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Congress's candidate from Nagpur.

Will Wankhede get additional water supply during IPL? HC asks BMC

Will Wankhede get additional water supply during IPL? HC asks BMC

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The court asked the civic body to file an affidavit on this.

Heavy rain lashes parts of country, cripples Mumbai

Heavy rain lashes parts of country, cripples Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

The monsoon spelt mayhem in several parts of the country on Monday, particularly Mumbai where local train services and flight operations were hit and everyday life disrupted as well as Assam that was grappling with floods yet again.

After month-long lull, rains lash Mumbai giving relief from heat

After month-long lull, rains lash Mumbai giving relief from heat

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

The island city, eastern suburbs and western suburbs recorded average 57.63 mm, 76.94 mm and 90.50 mm rainfall, respectively, between 8 am and 6 pm.

Relief for Kapil Sharma as Bombay HC stays BMC demolition notice

Relief for Kapil Sharma as Bombay HC stays BMC demolition notice

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

On April 28 this year, the civic body issued notice to Sharma under section 351 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, claiming that certain constructions in the 18-storey residential building 'DLH Enclave' in Goregaon, in which the actor has a flat, were illegal and hence will have to be razed down.

BMC says it will ensure a floods-free monsoon

BMC says it will ensure a floods-free monsoon

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

"It is our aim that in the near future streets of Mumbai witnesses minimum or zero flooding during the rains," said Aseem Gupta, additional commissioner for BMC.

Gender test allegations against SRK baseless: BMC

Gender test allegations against SRK baseless: BMC

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

Earlier, the 47-year-old superstar had rubbished allegations over the pre-natal gender tests on his third child.

Shinde steps aside, Uddhav to hold Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park

Shinde steps aside, Uddhav to hold Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

The Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Ekanth Shinde has decided to withdraw its application submitted to the Mumbai civic body seeking permission to hold a rally on Dussehra at the iconic Shivaji Park ground in Mumbai, a party MLA said on Tuesday afternoon.

HC turns down PIL seeking to book BMC for doc's death

HC turns down PIL seeking to book BMC for doc's death

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

The HC said these matters cannot be considered in a PIL and the relatives of the doctor should file a separate plea or complaint before the correct forum.

Fever cases: BMC issues notices to pvt hospitals

Fever cases: BMC issues notices to pvt hospitals

Rediff.com17 Aug 2005

Fever cases: BMC sends notices to major private hospitals

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, 2 killed in tree collapse; more showers likely

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, 2 killed in tree collapse; more showers likely

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

The local train traffic on the Central and Western Railway routes was mostly normal though the trains were running a few minutes late, railway officials said.

Junior Thackeray inaugurates open-air gym, BMC pulls it down

Junior Thackeray inaugurates open-air gym, BMC pulls it down

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

The BMC's C-ward team seized the equipment of the open air gym at Marine Drive, but reinstalled it later.

Kathakali At The Gateway

Kathakali At The Gateway

Rediff.com24 May 2023

On Tuesday, the current lot of G20 visitors toured three colonial landmarks in south Mumbai -- the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation's heritage building headquarters, the magnificent Gateway of India and the Taj Palace hotel.

BMC, 9 other Maha civic bodies go to polls tomorrow

BMC, 9 other Maha civic bodies go to polls tomorrow

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

In Mumbai, 2,275 candidates are in fray for the 227 seats.

MNS holds BMC engineers captive for 6 hours over pothole maintenance

MNS holds BMC engineers captive for 6 hours over pothole maintenance

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

A Maharashtra Navnirman Sena corporator and his associates allegedly held three Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation engineers "captive" for nearly six hours on Tuesday, at their office, to get a written assurance to address the city's potholes menace.

Covid centre scam: ED files chargesheet against Sanjay Raut's bizman aide

Covid centre scam: ED files chargesheet against Sanjay Raut's bizman aide

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

The chargesheet against the associate of Shiv Sena-UBT MP Sanjay Raut was submitted before the court's registry and it will come up before the special judge for cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act after scrutiny of papers.

Cloud seeding: BMC to rope in Israel firm

Cloud seeding: BMC to rope in Israel firm

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

BMC officials will hold a meeting through video conferencing with representatives of India Meteorological Department, and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology and Mekorot officials on Thursday to draw an action plan in this regard. The move comes at a time when Mumbaikars are suffering from water cuts due to deficient rainfall.

Breakthrough as Mumbai coastal road's 2nd tunnel is fully excavated

Breakthrough as Mumbai coastal road's 2nd tunnel is fully excavated

Rediff.com30 May 2023

Achieving a major milestone, the Mumbai civic body on Tuesday completed the excavation of a second underground tunnel of the coastal road project at Priyadarshini Park in the city, while Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said the key infrastructure venture will be extended to the distant suburb of Virar.

Rain intensity reduces in Mumbai, but IMD predicts heavy showers

Rain intensity reduces in Mumbai, but IMD predicts heavy showers

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

There could be occasional gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph as per the weather bureau's prediction.

'Engineering marvel' Mumbai coastal road inaugurated

'Engineering marvel' Mumbai coastal road inaugurated

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

A 10.5-kilometer-long stretch will be opened for traffic in the first phase, an official earlier said, adding that motorists can enter the coastal road from Worli Seaface, Haji Ali interchange and Amarson's interchange points, and exit at Marine Lines.

BJP may push for control of cash-rich BMC, Congress licks its wounds

BJP may push for control of cash-rich BMC, Congress licks its wounds

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

As the fierce contest between estranged saffron allies Shiv Sena and the Bharatiya Janata Party to win the BMC continued, Maharashtra BJP president Raosaheb Danve Thursday said his party may be able to rule the cash-rich body with the support of some independents.

SC rejects plea against demolition order on Narayan Rane's Juhu bungalow

SC rejects plea against demolition order on Narayan Rane's Juhu bungalow

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea challenging the Bombay high court verdict that directed the Mumbai civic body to demolish the unauthorised construction at Union minister Narayan Rane's bungalow in the Juhu area, noting that there was a violation of the Floor Space Index and Coastal Regulation Zone rules.

BMC is using sub-standard material for road repairs: HC

BMC is using sub-standard material for road repairs: HC

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Observing that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is conducting repair work of potholes in the city in an ad hoc manner, the Bombay high court on Friday said the civic body seems to be using sub-standard material due to which potholes keep cropping up.

HC orders demolition of unauthorised construction at Rane's bungalow

HC orders demolition of unauthorised construction at Rane's bungalow

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The Bombay high court on Tuesday directed the Mumbai civic body to demolish the unauthorised construction at Union minister Narayan Rane's bungalow in Juhu area in Mumbai, noting that it violated the Floor Space Index (FSI) and Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules.

The Battle To Save Malabar Hill

The Battle To Save Malabar Hill

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

'If the authorities go about completing this project the way they have proposed, this is going to cause a HUGE environmental impact not only on Malabar Hill but also on the rest of the city.'

BMC officials, shop owner named in Mahim building collapse

BMC officials, shop owner named in Mahim building collapse

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Mumbai police have named BMC officials and a shop-owner in Altaf Manzil among others in connection with the partial collapse of the four-storeyed building in suburban Mahim last week that killed 10 persons, police said Monday.

Adarsh scam: CBI raids ex-BMC chief's residence

Adarsh scam: CBI raids ex-BMC chief's residence

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday raided the residences of former Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation commissioner Jairaj Phatak in Delhi and Mumbai in connection with the Adarsh Cooperative Housing Society scam.

'Sena, not BMC, had borne expenses of Thackeray funeral'

'Sena, not BMC, had borne expenses of Thackeray funeral'

Rediff.com22 May 2013

Mumbai Mayor Sunil Prabhu on Wednesday rejected reports claiming that civic body Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation had spent taxpayers' money on the funeral of Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray in November last year."The Shiv Sena had borne all the expenses made during Thackeray's final rites," Prabhu, who belongs to the Sena, said, but conceded that the BMC had spent money on installing CCTV cameras at the venue.

Rains continue in Mumbai; road, rail traffic hit

Rains continue in Mumbai; road, rail traffic hit

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Commuters on some routes, including the Harbour line that operates services between Panvel and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), complained of delay in train operations in the morning hours.

Rain fury in Mumbai, Thane: 3 dead, alert issued for today

Rain fury in Mumbai, Thane: 3 dead, alert issued for today

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

A 22-year-old person was killed and another one injured on Thursday after a tree fell on their hut in Mumbai as moderate to heavy rains lashed the city and its suburbs in the last 24 hours, officials said.

ED quizzes Uddhav man for 8 hours in Covid centres scam

ED quizzes Uddhav man for 8 hours in Covid centres scam

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Chavan entered the ED office in south Mumbai at around 12.30 pm and came out at about 9 pm, the official said.

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, IMD predicts more

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, IMD predicts more

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

The BMC declared a holiday for all government and private schools and colleges in Mumbai on Thursday after the IMD issued a 'red' alert for the metropolis.

Indian athletes shine at BMC Gold race

Indian athletes shine at BMC Gold race

Rediff.com3 Jul 2008

Indian middle and long distance runners Chatholi Hamza, Sajeesh Joseph and Sinimol Paulose put up a good show at BMC Gold race competition, t at Watford, grabbing gold medals in their respective events.

Odisha seeks neighbours' help as 82 bodies of train mishap yet to be identified

Odisha seeks neighbours' help as 82 bodies of train mishap yet to be identified

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

AIIMS Bhubaneswar said out of the 162 bodies kept at the institute, 80 bodies have been handed over to the families of deceased persons while 82 other remain unidentified.

Tributes paid to martyrs on 26/11 attacks

Tributes paid to martyrs on 26/11 attacks

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday paid floral tributes to the martyrs who laid down their lives while fighting terrorists who attacked the metropolis on this day 15 years ago.

1-year-old is Mumbai's 7th measles death, 164 cases so far in city

1-year-old is Mumbai's 7th measles death, 164 cases so far in city

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

With 184 new cases having symptoms of fever and rashes on the body, the number of suspected measles cases in the city rose to 1,263, and 647 of these cases included children in the age group of 1 to 4 years, the BMC said in a release on Wednesday.

Mumbai Gets Undersea Tunnel

Mumbai Gets Undersea Tunnel

Rediff.com31 May 2023

On Tuesday, May 30, 2023, the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation finished the excavation work for the second and final undersea tunnel being built as part of the Mumbai Coastal Road Project from Swarajya Bhoomi (Girgaon Chowpatty) to Priyadarshini Park.

Nirupam offers to quit over Congress's poor show in BMC poll

Nirupam offers to quit over Congress's poor show in BMC poll

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Nirupam said he has spoken to the party's central leadership and offered to resign for the poor show in the civic polls.

HC summons civic chiefs of Bombay, 4 other cities, over potholes

HC summons civic chiefs of Bombay, 4 other cities, over potholes

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

The Bombay high court on Wednesday summoned the civic chiefs of Mumbai and five other municipal corporations to court on Friday for not complying with its directions to keep roads and footpaths pothole-free.