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Narali Poornima: BMC declares holiday in schools, essential services to remain operational
Maharashtra | Aug 07, 2025, 09:41 PM ISTNarali Poornima, a festival widely observed in Maharashtra, signifies the official start of the monsoon season. It holds special importance for the fishing community, who conduct customary rituals to seek the sea’s blessings.
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BMC shuts 51 kabutarkhanas after Bombay HC order, over 100 fined in Dadar
Maharashtra | Aug 04, 2025, 05:52 PM ISTMore than 100 people have been fined Rs 500 each for feeding pigeons at Dadar Kabutarkhana. Medical professionals back the move, pointing to respiratory illnesses like histoplasmosis, allergic alveolitis, and psittacosis, caused by inhaling particles from dried pigeon droppings.
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BMC covers Dadar Kabutarkhana with tarpaulin amid health concerns over pigeon feeding
Maharashtra | Aug 03, 2025, 07:59 PM ISTThe BMC has covered the Dadar Kabutarkhana, a Grade II heritage structure, with tarpaulin and put up warnings against pigeon feeding, following a Bombay High Court directive citing public health risks. The move sparked objections from Maharashtra Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha.
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Feeding pigeons in Mumbai could land you in trouble, court orders FIR for violators: Know why
Maharashtra | Jul 31, 2025, 08:17 AM ISTAction can now be taken against those who feed pigeons in Mumbai. The Bombay High Court has directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to register an FIR against those involved in such activities.
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Mumbai weather update today: IMD predicts heavy rains for city, high tide expected till July 27
Maharashtra | Jul 25, 2025, 09:09 AM ISTMumbai weather: It has been raining heavily in Mumbai since morning on Thursday, especially in suburban areas like Andheri, Borivali, Dahisar, Malad, Goregaon, Kandivali, Santacruz, Vile Parle and Bandra.
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Mumbai: BMC sets construction work completion deadline for Sion, Belasis flyovers - check new dates
Maharashtra | Jun 25, 2025, 10:06 AM ISTWith both bridges spanning railway lines and connecting key neighbourhoods, the projects are expected to significantly enhance traffic movement and reduce bottlenecks once completed.
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Mumbai weather update: Yellow alert for heavy rains, high tide warning issued | Check IMD forecast
Maharashtra | Jun 24, 2025, 08:02 AM ISTMumbai rain and high tide forecast: The IMD has issued a yellow alert for heavy rains in the city till June 26, besides issuing a high tide warning. People have been advised not to go near seashores during this period. Check complete weather forecast for Mumbai here.
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Shah Rukh Khan's Mannat bungalow inspected by BMC, forest officials over suspected violations
Maharashtra | Jun 21, 2025, 11:39 AM ISTThe Forest Department had requested BMC’s assistance for the inspection. During the visit, officials examined the site and spoke with members of Khan’s team following a complaint about the renovation of the Mannat bungalow, house of superstar Shah Rukh Khan.
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Mumbai road caves in near Thakurdwar Junction, BEST bus rescued using Metro crane | Video
Maharashtra | Jun 16, 2025, 03:10 PM ISTA BEST bus travelling on route 121 in South Mumbai was trapped on Monday morning after the road caved in near Thakurdwar Junction. The rear tyre of the bus sank into a depression on Babasaheb Jaykar Marg around 9:25 am. Only the driver and conductor were on board, and no injuries were reported.
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Kinara Hotel fire: Bombay HC holds BMC liable, orders Rs 50 lakh compensation for victims' families
Maharashtra | Jun 11, 2025, 10:15 AM ISTThe Bombay High Court has held the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) responsible for the 2015 fire at Hotel City Kinara in Mumbai's Kurla area that killed eight people. The court directed BMC to pay Rs 50 lakh compensation to each victim’s family within 12 weeks.
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Mumbai civic body scraps plan to buy Turkey-made robotic lifebuoys over their support to Pakistan
Maharashtra | Jun 03, 2025, 01:14 PM ISTThe advanced, remotely-operated rescue devices were meant to aid lifeguards in preventing drowning incidents at Girgaum Chowpatty, Shivaji Park (Dadar), Juhu, Versova, Aksa, and Gorai beaches.
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BMC issues show-cause notice to Mithun Chakraborty for unauthorised construction
Maharashtra | May 18, 2025, 12:34 PM ISTThe Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has sent a show-cause notice to actor Mithun Chakraborty for alleged unauthorised construction of ground and mezzanine floors at his Malad premises.
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Bus travel in Mumbai set to cost more as BMC approves steep hike in BEST fares | Check new rates
Maharashtra | Apr 29, 2025, 07:47 AM ISTThe Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has approved a substantial increase in fares for BEST bus services, doubling the minimum fare for both AC and non-AC buses. The move, aimed at tackling the undertaking’s financial crisis, is expected to impact over 31 lakh daily commuters.
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Mumbai: BMC plans new 'Town Hall Gymkhana' building with glass dome on rooftop near CSMT
Maharashtra | Apr 24, 2025, 10:30 PM ISTMumbai: The proposed Town Hall Gymkhana will also house a civic auditorium, besides a rooftop cafeteria, two-level basement parking for around 60 vehicles, and an overall design that complements nearby heritage structures in scale and aesthetics.
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Mumbai: BMC transfers ward officer in Jain temple demolition case as community protests
Maharashtra | Apr 19, 2025, 11:49 PM ISTA protest march was taken to the ward office on Saturday (April 19). Paresh Shah of the Maharashtra Gaushala Sangh claimed that more 20,000 people including religious leaders and Maharashtra minister Mangal Prasad Lodha.
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Mumbai: Water tanker strike enters 4th day, BMC invokes Disaster Management Act to maintain supply
Maharashtra | Apr 14, 2025, 07:14 AM ISTOn the fourth day of the water tanker strike in Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation invoked the Disaster Management Act to requisition private tankers, wells, and borewells to ensure uninterrupted water supply. The strike, led by the MWTA, protests new CGWA norms.
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Kunal Kamra row: BMC officials carry out demolition drive at Unicontinental Studio in Mumbai
Maharashtra | Mar 24, 2025, 03:29 PM ISTKunal Kamra row: Earlier in the day, the Mumbai police arrested 11 members of the Yuva Sena, the youth faction of Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, on Monday for vandalising the Habitat comedy venue.
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Ajit Pawar's NCP plans to contest BMC elections under Nawab Malik's leadership: Sources
Maharashtra | Jan 14, 2025, 06:32 PM ISTSources revealed that the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), led by Ajit Pawar, is preparing to contest the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections independently. The party is working on a strategy to fight the crucial civic polls without any alliances.
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Mumbai: Leakage in BMC's water pipeline, no supply in some parts | Check the affected areas
Maharashtra | Dec 10, 2024, 11:22 AM ISTBrihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) requested the people of Bandra to use less water, informing them that some parts of the area will not receive water supply.
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Mumbai: BMC announces 5 to 10 per cent water cut on October 17, 18
Maharashtra | Oct 16, 2024, 11:44 PM ISTMumbai water crisis: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has requested citizens to stock water and use it judiciously.