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Mumbai: BMC collects 5.5 lakh kilogram of flower offerings this year

MUMBAI: The BMC has managed to collect 5.5 lakh kgs of Nirmalya (floral offerings) deposited in 'Nirmalya' containers across wards during the Ganesh festival. The highest collection of floral waste has been carried out by the S-ward, the K West and R Central wards.

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Mumbai: 'More Sena vs Sena clashes likely in run-up to BMC polls'

MUMBAI: With the latest in a series of scuffles and skirmishes between the rival Shiv Sena factions led by Uddhav Thackeray and CM Eknath Shinde resulting in the filing of an FIR against Dadar MLA Sada Sarvankar, political observers said more clashes are expected in the run-up to the BMC…

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Road tested: The new BMC Kaius 01 ONE gravel bike

We put this bike through its paces over 80k of gravelly Italian terrain

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Amit Shah asks party cadre to teach a lesson to Uddhav faction in BMC election

Mr. Shah reiterated that there was no closed-door promise of equally sharing the CM’s post between the two estranged saffron allies.

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BMC elections: Amit Shah eyes 150 seats for BJP-Shinde group alliance, says defeat 'betrayal'

MUMBAI: Union home minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Shah on Monday set a target of 150 seats for the BJP-Eknath Shinde group alliance in the upcoming elections to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), which has a strength of 227 seats.

The Times of India

Bangkok council calls on governor to back Green Line stance

The Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) president has urged the Bangkok governor to back its latest resolutions to deal with the issues surrounding extensions to the BTS Green Line.

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Maharashtra: BMC makes 162 artificial ponds for Ganesh visarjan

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has made artificial ponds for the immersion of Ganesh idols in Mumbai. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Now, CM Eknath Shinde visits Raj Thackeray ahead of BMC poll

CM downplays meeting, says he visited Thackeray’s residence for Ganpati darshan

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Governor seeks backing for BTS extension fares

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will ask the Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) to back a new fare structure for extensions of the BTS Green Line on Wednesday.

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Scuffle breaks out between Shinde faction, opposition legislators at Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai

The NCP MLAs carried carrots on the steps of the legislature building in a bid to taunt the ruling Shiv Sena-BJP coalition

The Hindu

Analysis | Ahead of critical Mumbai civic body poll, BJP plays ‘Marathi card’ to Uddhav Thackeray’s embattled Sena faction

The Uddhav Thackeray camp has been severely weakened with the defection of 40 MLAs and 12 MPs who have joined Chief Minister Shinde

The Hindu

Mumbai: MLAs seek probe by retired judge into BMC functioning

MUMBAI: During Tuesday's legislative assembly session, MLAs across the party lines complained against the corruption in the BMC, which has been ruled by the Shiv Sena since 1995.

The Times of India

Why is BMC open to second Narayan Rane plea to regularise building, asks Bombay HC

MUMBAI: Bombay high court on Tuesday questioned the BMC over its willingness to consider Union minister Narayan Rane's second application to regularise illegal portions of his Juhu residence despite the civic body's earlier rejection of his application, which was upheld by the court on June 23.

The Times of India

In battle for Mumbai corporation, Shinde, BJP try to undercut Sena by luring Govinda troupes

With Dahi Handi being recognized as a sport, Govindas will become eligible for a quota in government jobs

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Mumbai: Over 150 injured during Dahi Handi celebrations

Over 150 people from 'Govinda Pathaks' were injured while participating in building human pyramids during Dahi Handi celebrations as part of the Janmashtami festival in Mumbai, officials said on Saturday. Read more on Dynamite Nerhuman pyramid

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No Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde pics: Shiv Sena MP Rahul Shewale says it's mischief by civic chief

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena MP Rahul Shewale on Friday demanded action against municipal commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal for not including the photographs of CM Eknath Shinde and Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis in the Har Ghar Tiranga banners put up by the BMC.

The Times of India

50% funds to light up South Mumbai buildings via corporate social responsibility

MUMBAI: BMC on Friday said it has raised 50% of the expenditure to get buildings on Marine Drive illuminated with colours of the Indian flag through corporate social responsibility (CSR). BMC chief Iqbal Singh Chahal met donors who came forward with their CSR contributions on Friday. BMC has received Rs…

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Maharashtra: Don't fall for bait, Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray tells former corporators

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray on Friday held a meeting of former Shiv Sena corporators and warned them not to fall prey to temptation and assurances but instead hit the ground running in their respective wards. Uddhav told the former corporators that since the BMC's ward boundaries have been…

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Before Ganeshotsav in Mumbai, Rs 7 crore tenders to fill potholes

MUMBAI: BMC will soon allot special pothole-filling contracts for Rs 7 crore in order to get smooth roads before the 10-day Ganpati festival. BMC will use new material and technology like geo polymer, fast-curing concrete and rapid reactive asphalt to fill potholes fast.

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South Mumbai to get 3 underground bins for Rs 44 lakh

MUMBAI: The BMC has proposed to set up three underground bins in South Mumbai at a cost of Rs 44.48 lakh. The tentative sites for installation of these bins are Machimar Nagar and Shiv Shakti Nagar in Cuffe Parade area.

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All Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation skywalks, foot over bridges to now have escalators

MUMBAI: BMC, which maintains 49 skywalks and FOBs, has decided that henceforth all will have escalators as few persons are making use of them.

The Times of India

Bhopal: Independence Day full dress rehearsal on August 13

BHOPAL: In a meeting of district administration and police officials presided over by divisional commissioner Malsingh Bhaydiya, it was decided that all the preparations for the Independence Day should be completed by August 12. The full dress rehearsal for Independence Day would be conducted on August 13 at 9.00 am.

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Mumbai wears Tricolour on its sleeve as 75th anniv of Independence draws closer

MUMBAI: The sheer number of national flags on display ahead of the 75th anniversary of India's Independence show the abiding respect the country holds for her martyrs and freedom fighters.

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BMC to shell out Rs 47 lakh on Tiranga LED lighting for south Mumbai buildings

MUMBAI: After residents of sea-facing buildings in Marine Drive resisted spending money over getting the facade of their buildings illuminated with colours of the Indian flag, BMC has decided to spend from its own budget to get these heritage structures illuminated. Ahead of Independence Day BMC will spend Rs 47…

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West Bengal: 11 of 30 Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation dengue cases from Salt Lake

KOLKATA: Of the 30 dengue cases reported in the Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation (BMC) area so far, 11 are from nine houses in Ward 31, which comprises seven blocks of Salt Lake-AE, BE, BF, CE, CF, DE and DF. After the cases were reported, civic teams sprayed larvicide around the houses…

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