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AI helps BMC cut vetting time for building proposals

MUMBAI, May 30 -- The civic authorities have begun to use artificial intelligence (AI) to scrutinise proposals for the construction of new buildings, aiming to reduce the time taken to process each pr... Read More


mumbai could get 1.3degC hotter, receive 18% more rainfall by 2040

MUMBAI, May 30 -- Mumbai's annual maximum temperature is projected to rise by 1.3degC by 2040, while the city could also witness nearly an additional week of heavy rainfall every monsoon season, accor... Read More


Excavator hits gas pipeline in Dadar, leak sparks panic

MUMBAI, May 30 -- A major gas leak triggered panic in Dadar West on Friday evening after a Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) pipeline was accidentally ruptured during excavation work near Portuguese Church,... Read More


A park, a golf course: What next for Mulund dumping ground?

India, May 29 -- By the year-end, 64 acres of prime real estate will open up for public use, setting off a scramble among commercial players eager to stake their claim. Fringed by the emerald mangrove... Read More


A park, a golf course: What next for Mulund dumping ground?

India, May 29 -- By the year-end, 64 acres of prime real estate will open up for public use, setting off a scramble among commercial players eager to stake their claim. Fringed by the emerald mangrove... Read More


Park, golf course: Mulund dumping land up for grabs

MUMBAI, May 29 -- By the year-end, 64 acres of prime real estate will open up for public use, setting off a scramble among players eager to stake their claim. Fringed by the emerald mangroves of the T... Read More


Third-party audit into heritage structures sought

India, May 28 -- The civic standing committee has sought a third-party audit into conservation efforts by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) following complaints that heritage monuments are ... Read More


BMC panel directs criminal action against desilting contractor for dereliction

India, May 28 -- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) standing committee on Wednesday recommended strong action including registration of a first information report (FIR) against the firm enga... Read More


Book contractor for desilting lag, says BMC panel

Mumbai, May 28 -- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) standing committee on Wednesday recommended strong action including registration of a first information report (FIR) against the firm eng... Read More


BMC to cut fuel dependence, to opt for EVs over SUVs

MUMBAI, May 28 -- The BMC standing committee on Wednesday rejected a proposal to procure 22 Scorpio-N SUVs for assistant municipal commissioners and directed the civic administration to submit a fresh... Read More