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BMC reshuffles top officials with transfers and promotions
Vishwas Shankarwar, Joint Commissioner Zone 4, has been appointed as Joint Commissioner for Assessment & Collection and will also hold charge of the Backward Class Cell
28 March,2025 09:41 PM IST | Mumbai | Sameer Surve
Cleanliness of public infra should be an ongoing process
The drive will be conducted between 10 pm and 6 am to minimise disruptions to commuters
17 March,2025 08:34 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
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BMC launches special cleanliness drive on Eastern and Western Expressways
The initiative aims to enhance the cleanliness and aesthetics of these major arterial roads while ensuring smooth traffic flow
14 March,2025 04:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Special cleaning for special South Mumbai spots
As BMC announces Rs 13L contract to clean traffic islands between Colaba and Fort, citizens and activists ask: why just VIP areas?; the initiative was undertaken due to the high footfall, VIP movement, and tourism in the area
28 February,2025 12:17 PM IST | Mumbai | Sameer Surve
Mumbai: Clean-up marshals collect Rs 4.54 crore in fines since April
32,012 littering violations recorded, alongside fines on 14,014 properties under the Swachh Angan Scheme; the highest fine—Rs 1.40 crore—was collected from a single private premise for failing to maintain cleanliness
26 February,2025 07:50 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Maha Kumbh: 15,000 sanitation workers attempt world record for cleanliness drive
However, the final results of this record attempt are expected to be announced on February 27.
25 February,2025 08:19 AM IST | Prayagraj | ANI
Fines worth Rs 4.54 crore collected from citizens for flouting cleanliness norms
The additional commissioner issued instructions for the recovery of fines amounting to Rs 31.34 lakh from the agency working in the F-South division, Rs 16.03 lakh from the agency in the R-Central division, and Rs 12.70 lakh from the agency in the R-South division for negligence in their duties
20 February,2025 09:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maha Kumbh: 300 sanitation workers clean the Ganga; set Guinness World Record
The ongoing Maha Kumbh 2025 has witnessed a record-breaking turnout, with an estimated 46 to 47 crore devotees participating in the sacred event so far
14 February,2025 01:58 PM IST | Prayagraj | IANS
Maharashtra: Ajit Pawar criticises Jalna authorities over poor cleanliness
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar expressed dissatisfaction with Jalna's cleanliness, pulling up local authorities and public representatives for failing to address garbage issues and pollution
21 January,2025 02:23 PM IST | Mumbai
Maharashtra: New Nashik civic chief stresses pollution reduction in Godavari
Manisha Khatri, the newly appointed Nashik civic chief, emphasises the need for pollution reduction in the Godavari river ahead of the 2027 Simhastha Kumbh Mela. She also prioritises improvements in civic services for the city's development
27 December,2024 04:26 PM IST | Nashik (Maharashtra) | mid-day online correspondent