Municipal Corporations

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding the deplorable condition of a water tank, Golconda Fort, Hyderabad, Telangana, 05/06/2025

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item Titled "Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s Golconda Fort Cries for attention appearing in ‘The Siasat Daily’ dated 25 May 2025". The application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled “Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s …

BMC not bothered about income from parking places

The revenue officer of the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) seems to be not serious about collection of revenue. Due to his indifference the BMC is losing lakhs of rupees. The paid parking of vehicles is an important source of income to the BMC. In spite of this the BMC is …

Anti-polythene drive launched: Now CRPF joins the gang

Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC)in association with the Trader

Kolkata Corpn plans phase 2 of drainage scheme

The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has drawn up plans for the second phase of a sewerage and drainage improvement programme under the Kolkata Environment Improvement Project at an estimated investment of Rs 2,500 crore, according to the Project Director, Mr Vivek Bharadwaj.

Water harvesting gets dry response

Eight Years After HC Order, Very Few Buildings Have Installed Structures New Delhi: In 2001, the Delhi High Court asked the government to make rainwater harvesting compulsory in the city. Eight years on, the situation remains alarming. The groundwater level is dropping by the day and the government refuses to …

New tech to help BMC fix potholes

Mumbai: The BMC seems to have learnt a lesson from last year

Moti Jheel on the brink of extinction

Moti Jheel, which used to be a pride of Lucknow, seems to have lost its natural glory. The waterbody has been gobbled up by land grabbers, thanks to the ignorance on the part of Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC). Presently, the lake houses several snacks and plastic factories, godown apart from …

Byculla Zoo caught in tug-of-war

Mumbai: Veermata Jeejabai Udyan, also identified as Byculla Zoo, is among city's oldest heritage precincts. Difference in opinions has now emerged on how it began life. Even as naturalists and environmentalists argue that it began life in 1861 as a 'botanical' garden with zoological specimens added later, the Brihanmumbai Municipal …

BMC finally admits city is not getting the water it needs

Mumbai: When Andheri (E) residents last week used the polls to highlight their water woes, they did a big favour to the rest of Mumbai. The BMC, which had been denying a citywide water shortage for the past seven months, finally admitted that the city was not getting enough water. …

No watering of lawns in morning: MC

The Municipal Corporation has banned watering of lawns and washing of courtyards and vehicles in the morning with effect from April 15. While a notice will be served on the first-time violators, a fine of Rs 500 will be imposed if anybody is caught committing the offence for the second …

Garbage roadblock

ONTHESPOT - DUM DUM MARKET The huge mound of garbage adjoining Dum Dum Co-operative New Market on Dum Dum Road is a major hindrance for traffic and pedestrian movement but talk of a solution only triggers a blame game between the Calcutta Municipal Corporation (CMC) and local shopkeepers. While shopkeepers …

Hi-tech gadgets at parking lots soon

Still cameras and close-circuit cameras would now capture every face entering the designated parking spaces in Guwahati. The decision to install modern gadgets has come in the wake of a series of subversive activities carried out by miscreants in parking lots of Ganeshguri, Maligaon, Athgaon and Kachari. Bearing the brunt …

Planting trouble: NGO takes tree body to court

MUMBAI: Over 17,700 trees have been planted in the past one year in the cityand its suburbs, the BMC's Tree Authority told the Bombay high court on Thursday. The revelation came during the hearing of a public interest litigation filed by NGO Aawaz. In an affidavit filed by Vijaykumar Dande, …

BMC denies water shortage as city cries foul

MUMBAI: If the BMC's claims are to be believed, there's good news for Mumbaikars. Civic officials say people won't reel under water cuts this summer as the quantity of water stored this year is almost double of that stored last year. Civic chief Jairaj Phatak said the stored water is …

JP gets notice on garbage plant

The Municipal Corporation has issued 30-day show-cause notice to Jai Prakash Associates here today for failing to make the garbage processing plant operational within the prescribed time schedule under the provision of Clause 5.1 of the implementation agreement. In consideration of all circumstances, Dr Roshan Sunkaria, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, in …

Feasibility study picks holes in racecourse flyover plan

BMC-Appointed Consultants Say Flyover Will Do Little To Ease Congestion At Haji Ali Sharad Vyas | TNN Mumbai: The much-debated plan to construct an elevated road over the city

NDMC starts work on 2 multilevel parking sites

New Delhi: The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has finally started work on two multilevel parking sites in its area. According to NDMC officials, at least two basement levels have already been dug at the Baba Kharak Singh Marg and Sarojini Nagar sites while work will start at Kasturba Gandhi …

MC team to study water projects

Ludhiana: Senior Deputy Mayor Praveen Bansal along with some MC officials left for Chandigarh to study two water supply projects today. Bansal said:

MC blind to dumping of fly ash

Ludhiana : Environment has never been a priority for the industrial city, which is becoming a

Heat wave leads to rise in water consumption

Mumbai: The water consumption in the city has increased by 20% owing to the unusual heat wave experienced in the first week of April.The shooting up of the demand of water has affected the already overburdened water distribution system being maintained by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). With temperatures hovering …

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