Vacated MHADA Building Collapses In Byculla; Four Homes Evacuated In Separate Thane Incident
August 4, 2025: A vacant MHADA building in Byculla West, classified as a C1 category structure due to its severely dilapidated state, collapsed early Monday morning without causing injuries, according to the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB). The structure, known as the Madanpura Post Office Building, was a ground-plus-three (G+3) construction that had been vacated earlier […]
CAG Slams BMC For Poor Oversight Of Dangerous Buildings In Mumbai
July 24, 2025: In a recent audit, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has flagged serious lapses in how Mumbai’s civic authorities manage the identification and oversight of dangerous buildings, raising concerns about public safety in the city’s aging infrastructure. The CAG report reveals a disturbing lack of accountability, stating that only one of the […]
70 Evacuated As Nalasopara Building Tilts; Structural Inspection Underway
July 5, 2025: A major safety scare unfolded late Friday night in Nalasopara East after a residential building tilted, prompting the evacuation of around 70 residents. The incident took place at Sairaj Apartment, a ground-plus-four-storey structure located in the Alkapuri area. Officials from the Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) and the fire brigade responded […]
BMC Cracks Down After Dockyard Road Collapse: Seven Officers Suspended, 18 Face Probe
In the wake of the tragic building collapse at Dockyard Road, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has finally taken decisive action against internal negligence. Seven civic officials have been suspended for their alleged role in the incident, and a total of 18 officers — including those suspended — will now face a comprehensive departmental enquiry. […]