Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation: News
Mumbai civic body polls to be held on January 15
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections will be held on January 15, 2026. The results will be declared the next day.
Mumbai enforces strictest pollution control curbs after AQI turns severe
Mumbai's air quality has deteriorated to "very poor" and "severe" levels in several areas, prompting the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to implement strict measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP 4).
Delhi overall AQI 'very poor'; 'severe' in many areas
Delhi's air quality has plunged into the "very poor" category, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) hitting 384 on Friday.
'Don't blame Ethiopian volcanic ash': Court raps Maharashtra over pollution
The Bombay High Court has rejected the Maharashtra government's explanation for the declining air quality in Mumbai and other cities.
BMC activates emergency pollution plan as smog chokes Mumbai
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has launched an emergency anti-pollution drive as Mumbai's air quality worsens.
'Will lose control over Mumbai...': Raj Thackeray warns workers, voters
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has raised the stakes for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.
Mumbai's dog population poses logistical challenge after SC's shelter order
Mumbai is grappling with a major logistical issue after the Supreme Court ordered the relocation of stray dogs to designated shelters.
Red, orange alerts issued for heavy rainfall in Maharashtra districts
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red and orange alerts for heavy rainfall in several districts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai.
Video: Mumbai monorail stops mid-ride due to technical snag
A Mumbai monorail train came to a standstill between Antop Hill Bus Depot and GTBN station in Wadala on Monday morning.
Clean-up begins at Manoj Jarange's protest site after court's order
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has started cleaning up the Azad Maidan area in Mumbai, where Maratha reservation protestors had camped.
Mumbai monorail breaks down amid heavy rains, 200 passengers stranded
A Mumbai monorail train broke down on Tuesday evening, stranding passengers for over two hours.
Mumbai rains: Western Railway continues local train services amid waterlogging
Mumbai is currently reeling under heavy rainfall, which has led to severe waterlogging in several areas.
Mumbai: Schools shut, flights delayed, massive jam
Mumbai and its suburbs have been witnessing heavy rainfall for the past few days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a red alert for "extremely heavy" rainfall in some areas.
Mumbai: 2 dead, roads waterlogged as heavy rains lash city
Mumbai has been battered by heavy rains since Friday night, leaving roads waterlogged and disrupting daily life.
Mumbai pigeon feeding row escalates: 25-30 protesters detained
Several members of the Marathi Ekikaran Samiti, including its president Govardhan Deshmukh, were detained by police on Wednesday.
Tensions at Dadar Kabutarkhana after protesters try forcibly feeding pigeons
Tensions erupted at the Dadar Kabutarkhana in Mumbai on Wednesday morning as members of the Jain community protested against a cover put up by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to restrict pigeon feeding.
IMD issues orange alert for Mumbai, red for other districts
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Mumbai on July 26, predicting heavy rainfall in the city.
Mumbai to see more rain in next 48 hours
Mumbai is expected to witness increased rainfall over the next two days, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Mumbai reports surge in mosquito-borne diseases; 3,490 malaria cases recorded
Mumbai has been witnessing a sharp rise in malaria, chikungunya, and dengue cases this July.
Uddhav, Raj Thackeray to share stage after 20 years
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray will share a stage for the first time in two decades.
INDIA bloc member Congress proposes to contest BMC polls independently
The Maharashtra Congress leadership has proposed to contest the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections independently.
SRK's Mannat inspected by BMC over alleged violations during renovations
A team from Mumbai's civic body, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), and the forest department inspected Shah Rukh Khan's iconic bungalow, Mannat, on Friday.
Dino Morea appears before ED in Mithi River desilting case
Bollywood actor Dino Morea has appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Mumbai for questioning in connection with a ₹65 crore Mithi River desilting scam, reported PTI.
This new mobile app lets Mumbaikars raise pothole-related issues
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has launched a new mobile application, "Pothole QuickFix," to tackle the perennial problem of potholes in Mumbai.
Mithi River scam: ED summons actor Dino Morea
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Dino Morea as part of its money laundering investigation into the alleged ₹65 crore Mithi River desilting scam.
ED searches actor Dino Morea's home in Mithi River scam
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a major search operation in Mumbai and Kochi as part of the Mithi River desilting scam investigation.
BMC scraps deal to procure Turkey-made robotic lifebuoys for beaches
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has scrapped its plan to procure robotic lifebuoys from Turkey.
How is Dino Morea involved in the Mithi River scam?
Bollywood actor Dino Morea and his brother Santino were questioned for nearly eight hours by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai Police on Tuesday.
Dino Morea questioned by Mumbai Police in ₹65cr scam
Bollywood actor Dino Morea and his brother Santino were questioned by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai Police on Monday.
Flights, railways hit as Mumbai records heaviest rainfall in 107yrs
Mumbai has recorded its heaviest rainfall for May in 107 years, with Colaba receiving a whopping 295mm of rain on Monday.
BMC issues show-cause notice to Mithun Chakraborty over unauthorized construction
Bollywood actor and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Mithun Chakraborty has been served a show-cause notice by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
Mumbai water tanker association ends strike after meeting BMC chief
The Mumbai Water Tanker Association (MWTA) has called off its indefinite strike after four days, bringing relief to residents.
Five laborers die due to suffocation while cleaning water tank
Five contract workers suffocated to death while cleaning a water tank at an under-construction building in Mumbai's Nagpada area in a tragic incident.
Uddhav, Raj Thackeray's pictures at wedding function spark reunion speculation
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena (UBT) head Uddhav Thackeray were seen together at a wedding in Mumbai on Sunday.
Mumbai air pollution: GRAP-4 imposed, what's banned as AQI worsens?
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has imposed Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-4 norms amid worsening air quality in Mumbai.
'No respect for orders': Bombay HC bashes politicians over hoardings
The Bombay High Court has expressed its displeasure at political parties and organizations for flouting court orders in the matter of illegal hoardings.
Raj, Uddhav Thackeray attend family wedding, spark speculation of reconciliation
The recent attendance of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray at a family wedding has sparked speculation about a possible patch-up with his cousin, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray.
BEST bus crash: Death toll rises to 6, 49 injured
A horrific accident involving a Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) bus in Mumbai's Kurla West has claimed six lives and injured 49 others.
'Monster who disrespects women': Kangana Ranaut attacks Uddhav Thackeray
Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has launched a scathing attack on Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray after the Maha Vikas Aghadi's (MVA) massive defeat in the Maharashtra Assembly elections.
Fire in Chembur shop kills 7, including 3 children
At least seven people, including three minors, lost their lives in a fire that broke out at a single-story building in Siddharth Colony, Chembur East, Mumbai, around 5:20am on Sunday.
Rain to continue: IMD issues red alert for Maharashtra, Gujarat
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for regions across Maharashtra, Konkan Goa, and Gujarat, warning of heavy rainfall.
Mumbai rain: Probe ordered after woman drowns in open drain
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated a high-level investigation into the tragic death of a 45-year-old woman who fell into a drain during heavy rainfall.
Kangana had to sell ₹32cr Mumbai office for this reason
Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut recently sold her Mumbai bungalow, which also served as the office for her production house Manikarnika Films, for ₹32 crore.