E-Bike Taxis Approved: Cheaper Travel & 10,000 New Jobs in Maharashtra
The Maharashtra Cabinet on Tuesday approved the introduction of electric bike taxis in cities with a population of at least…
Amid 40% Staff Shortage, BMC Prioritizes Privatization Over Public Healthcare Strengthening
As the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) moves to partially privatize Borivali’s Bhagwati Hospital under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, its…
AI to Detect TB Patients, Report in Just Three Minutes
Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based handheld X-ray devices will now be used to detect tuberculosis (TB) patients. This technology will provide test…
520 Metric Tons of Medical Waste Daily; Mumbai to Collect Sanitary Waste Separately
Mumbai generates approximately 520 metric tons of sanitary waste, including sanitary pads and diapers, every day. The disposal of this…
BMC to Collect Garbage Fees from Homes, Hotels, Marriage Halls, and Clinics
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will soon start charging garbage collection fees from residential and commercial establishments, including homes, hotels,…
BMC to Hike Fines for Littering and Waste Burning: Penalties May Increase Up to Tenfold
Mumbai’s Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is taking strict measures to combat pollution in the city. The civic body has announced…
Ready Reckoner Rates Increased, Buying a Home to Get Costlier
Mumbai, Thane, and the entire Maharashtra region will see a rise in property prices as the state government has increased…
MMR Electricity Bills Slashed by 11%—Torrent Users in Kalwa, Mumbra, Diva & Bhiwandi Left Out!
MMR’s electricity consumers, especially those using Adani Electricity, have received a big relief. According to the company spokesperson, electricity bills…
Cama Hospital Brings New Hope to Childless Couples: 12 Women Successfully Conceive
For childless couples, infertility can be a significant emotional struggle, often accompanied by societal and family pressures. The cost of…
Cancer Screening on Wheels in the State, Travel Across Districts
In recent years, the number of cancer patients has increased significantly. To prevent and detect this disease at an early…
BMC Plans New C&D Waste Processing Plant at Deonar
In a bid to address the growing problem of Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste in Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation…
Burning of Waste in the Open Will Now Cost Rs 1,000 Fine in Mumbai
In a strict move to curb pollution, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has increased the penalty for burning of waste…
Metro Network to Expand in Thane, Vasai, Virar & Navi Mumbai
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region’s metro network is set for a major expansion. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has…
Mumbai’s Drain Desilting Under Watch: Real-Time Updates to Prevent Lapses
Mumbai – The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has set a May 31, 2025, deadline to complete the desilting of major…
Social Messages on Commercial Vehicles Will Now Be in Marathi
The Maharashtra Transport Department has issued a directive making it mandatory for social messages displayed on commercial vehicles (trucks, buses,…
BMC Plan to Run Hospitals Under PPP Model, Leaving Poor Patients Helpless
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) plan to operate its hospitals under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model is now facing widespread…
Maha Govt Should Adopt Kerala-style Dated Bed Sheets in Hosps, Suggests Youngest MLA
Maharashtra’s youngest MLA, Rohit Patil (25), has raised concerns over the state’s healthcare system, urging urgent reforms. Speaking during the…
BMC’s Supplied Water Cleaner Than Bottled Water!
According to the 2024 Annual Groundwater Quality Report released by the Central Government’s Groundwater Board, water from seven districts in…