BMC To Create Designated Feeding Zones For Stray Dogs & Cats Across Mumbai

November 27, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is preparing to set up dedicated community feeding spots for stray dogs and cats across the city, following recent directions from the Supreme Court. The civic body’s veterinary health department has urged all community animal feeders to officially register themselves, as the designated feeding zones will soon […]
Mumbai Hikes Road Digging Penalty To Rs 15,000 Per Pothole

July 29, 2025: In a significant policy shift, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has sharply increased the fine for Ganesh mandals that dig up roads during the festival season—from Rs 2,000 to Rs 15,000 per hole. This is the first time the civic body has imposed such a steep penalty in an effort to safeguard […]
Deputy CM Shinde Sets June 7 Deadline For Mumbai Drain Desilting

In anticipation of the early arrival of the monsoon, Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister and Mumbai’s Guardian Minister, Eknath Shinde, has instructed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to expedite and complete all ongoing drain cleaning operations across Mumbai and its suburbs by June 7, 2025. This directive aims to mitigate the risk of flooding and ensure […]