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'Current regulations for outdoor advertising are ancient'

India, June 2 -- Despite notices by the BMC to take down billboards that exceed the mandated size of 40x40 feet, 29 of these hoardings continue to dot the cityscape. One of these in Bandra East, measu... Read More


Include Amateur Riders' Club in new racecourse lease, urges ex-corporator

India, June 1 -- As the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) plans to take over 120 acres of the Mahalaxmi Racecourse from the Royal Western India Turf Club (RWITC), the future of the Amateur Ride... Read More


BMC reclaims its land in Byculla from bakery running for 50 yrs

Mumbai, May 30 -- A 50-year-old bakery in Byculla which was occupying a space of 500 square metres on Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)'s plot and allegedly stalling the redevelopment process w... Read More


BMC reclaims its own land in Byculla from a 50-year-old bakery

India, May 30 -- A 50-year-old bakery in Byculla which was occupying a space of 500 square metres on Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)'s plot and allegedly stalling the redevelopment process wa... Read More


Phase 2 of MCR to be opened by June 10

Mumbai, May 29 -- The second phase of the Mumbai Coastal Road, between Worli and Marine Drive, will be opened by June 10, Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde announced on Tuesday. Shinde made th... Read More


Despite BMC notice, 29 oversized billboards still stand in Mumbai

India, May 29 -- On May 13, two 120ft x 120ft back-to-back billboards collapsed in Ghatkopar's Pant Nagar, killing 17 people and injuring 75 due to the alleged negligence of Ego Media Pvt Ltd. Despite... Read More


Mumbai Coastal Road phase 2 to be opened by June 10

India, May 29 -- The second phase of the Mumbai Coastal Road (MCR), between Worli and Marine Drive, will be opened by June 10, Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde announced on Tuesday. Shinde mad... Read More


BMC fails to recover Rs.64-cr penalty from road contractor

MUMBAI, May 27 -- Four months ago, the BMC terminated the contract of a South Mumbai cement-concrete road contractor for inadequate work. However, it has failed to recover the penalty of Rs.64.60 cror... Read More


BMC fails to recover rRs.r64-crore penalty from SoBo road contractor

India, May 27 -- Four months ago, the BMC terminated the contract of a South Mumbai cement-concrete road contractor for inadequate work. However, it has failed to recover the penalty of Rs.64.60 crore... Read More


Pre-monsoon drain-cleaning unsatisfactory: Politicians

MUMBAI, May 24 -- Legislators from both the ruling party and the opposition have expressed displeasure at the incomplete and unsatisfactory nallah (drain)-cleaning efforts undertaken by the BMC this y... Read More