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BMC orders ward-wise footpath clean-up under ‘Pedestrians First’ drive

Mumbai, India - Feb. 6, 2025: Hawkers at Colaba Causway, in Mumbai, India, on Thursday, February 6, 2025. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
Published on Aug 09, 2026 08:18 am IST

Contractor stabbed outside BMC ward office

Mumbai, India. Aug 04, 2026 - Two BMC contractors were injured in a mutual knife attack outside the BMC F North office in Matunga. Mumbai, India. Aug 04, 2026. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)
Published on Aug 05, 2026 10:04 pm IST

Mumbai's malaria, dengue, Covid cases double in July as monsoon diseases spike

File photo of a government health worker collecting blood sample from a patient at a health centre.
Updated on Aug 04, 2026 12:10 pm IST

Underside of Andheri’s Gokhale Bridge to become sports and recreation hub

iMumbai, India - August 02, 2026: Beauty enhancement work is underway beneath the Gokhale Bridge in Andheri, Mumbai, as civic authorities carry out Sports arena and infrastructure improvement works to transform the space beneath the flyover in mumbai, India, on Sunday, August 02, 2026. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
Published on Aug 03, 2026 08:27 am IST

BMC launches citywide cleanliness drive after Bombay HC order

Plastic garbage washed ashore at Juhu Beach in Mumbai following high tides and monsoon rains, as Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) workers carry out a clean-up operation to clear the debris from the shoreline in mumbai, India, on Sunday, August 02, 2026.
Published on Aug 02, 2026 07:45 pm IST

Contractors’ lapses led to elderly man's manhole death in Mumbai: BMC official

A 55-year-old man died after falling into an open manhole in Saki Naka during maintenance work on July 2 (Raju Shinde/HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 01, 2026 12:03 pm IST

BMC announces 15% water cut for 20 hours in parts of Mumbai from today

The civic administration has appealed to residents in the affected areas to use water judiciously during the maintenance period. (Photo for representation)
Updated on Jul 28, 2026 10:35 am IST

Regal Junction makeover to house Mumbai’s first open-air art museum

Regal Junction makeover to house Mumbai’s first open-air art museum
Published on Jul 29, 2026 05:42 pm IST

Tired of commute, deputy mayor seeks Byculla bungalow

Tired of commute, deputy mayor seeks Byculla bungalow
Published on Jul 14, 2026 09:02 am IST

BMC fast-tracks Ghatkopar STP, sets March 2027 deadline

BMC fast-tracks Ghatkopar STP, sets March 2027 deadline
Published on Jul 13, 2026 08:38 am IST

BMC leptospirosis alert: What it is, precautions after exposure, 72-hour window

With heavy monsoon, flooded streets in Mumbai pose serious health risks, including infections.
Updated on Jul 12, 2026 12:00 am IST

BMC disqualifies Govandi corporator for fake OBC certificate

BMC disqualifies Govandi corporator for fake OBC certificate
Published on Jul 10, 2026 08:32 am IST

Why does BMC need 78,000 cr in FDs, asks CM

Mumbai, India – 08 July 2026: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis arrived at Vidhan Bhavan during the Maharashtra Monsoon Assembly Session, in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, 08 July 2026. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)
Published on Jul 09, 2026 08:27 am IST

BMC garden dept’s shrinking budget, dubious tree-maintenance tenders under scrutiny

BMC garden dept’s shrinking budget, dubious tree-maintenance tenders under scrutiny
Updated on Jul 07, 2026 08:39 am IST

Citizens can't be made slaves of govt: Bombay High Court quashes externment

“As per the article 14 and 21, not only do the citizens have the right to express their opinions but also the right to live with dignity,” the court said, striking down the externment order.
Published on Jul 03, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Only days after HC rap, man dies after falling into open Saki Naka manhole

Mumbai, India. July 02, 2026 - File Photo of Aslam Shaikh. Aslam Shaikh, a 55-year-old Sakinaka resident, died after falling into an open manhole during maintenance work on Khairani Road, Sakinaka, Mumbai. India. July 2, 2026. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)
Updated on Jul 03, 2026 08:55 am IST

Chembur tree-fall death: Civic engineers’ union urges BMC to reconsider suspensions

Mumbai, India. June 30, 2026 - Vihan Srivastav, an 11-year-old student, died, and four other children were injured when a large tree collapsed onto their school bus on Road No 11 in Chembur, Mumbai, India. June 30, 2026. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)
Updated on Jul 03, 2026 08:55 am IST

Two deaths in 3 days: BMC under fire after Mumbai monsoon tragedies

The back-to-back tragedies have triggered political outrage, demands for action against those responsible.
Updated on Jul 02, 2026 10:18 pm IST

Monsoon arrives with a fury, over 300mm rain recorded on Day 1

Mumbai, India. June 24, 2026 - A large tree collapsed near Pritam Da Dhaba in Dadar East due to heavy monsoon rains and strong winds in Mumbai. Mumbai City witnessed heavy rain and waterlogging in several parts, disrupting traffic. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert to Mumbai and neighbouring Thane and Palghar districts. Mumbai, India. June 24, 2026. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)
Published on Jun 25, 2026 04:00 pm IST

BMC to proceed with amnesty scheme for buildings without OC

BMC to proceed with amnesty scheme for buildings without OC
Published on Jun 24, 2026 05:22 am IST

Mumbai lashed with pre-monsoon rains, BMC issues orange alert after IMD forecast

Dark clouds gather over Mumbai on Sunday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast an increase in rainfall activity from Monday and said the southwest monsoon is likely to reach Mumbai by June 23.
Updated on Jun 22, 2026 06:00 pm IST

After MPs shift, ‘Operation Tiger’ targets 45 Sena (UBT) corporators

After MPs shift, ‘Operation Tiger’ targets 45 Sena (UBT) corporators
Published on Jun 22, 2026 04:14 am IST

As fresh revolt brews, a look back at Shiv Sena's 60-year political journey

Mumbai, Jun 19 (ANI): A view of the posters of Shiv Sena Foundation day put by both Uddhav Thackeray fraction, in Mumbai on Friday. (ANI Video Grab)
Updated on Jun 20, 2026 07:32 pm IST

43% of BMC spending focussed on climate resilience

Image for representation (HT Photo)
Published on Jun 19, 2026 06:28 am IST

BMC, Customs sign MoU to restore historic Mahim Fort

Mahim fort (HT PHOTO)
Published on Jun 19, 2026 06:08 am IST

Why Mumbai's water supply is under pressure this monsoon season

Mumbai water crisis: Image of Modak Sagar dam
Updated on Jun 17, 2026 11:53 am IST

Buddha Bhushan press razed by private party, BMC to HC

Mumbai, India - July 1, 2016: Demolition of Dr Ambedkar Bhavan at Dadar in midnight by the trustees in Mumbai, India, on Friday, July 01, 2016. (Photo by Vijayanand / Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
Published on Jun 17, 2026 05:54 am IST

State orders BMC to cancel 19,734 birth certificates with “illegal corrections”

State orders BMC to cancel 19,734 birth certificates with “illegal corrections”
Published on Jun 10, 2026 06:54 am IST

BMC officer Mahesh Patil suspended, declared wanted in Jaaferi family fraud case

BMC officer Mahesh Patil suspended, declared wanted in Jaaferi family fraud case
Published on Jun 11, 2026 02:59 pm IST