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Vashi man dies after alleged expired saline dose; NMMC suspends two nurses

NAVI MUMBAI: The 50-year-old Vashi resident who was allegedly administered expired intravenous saline at the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) Hospital in Vashi died at Hiranandani Fortis Hospital on Thursday morning while undergoing treatment...

Hindustan Times — MumbaiSep 4, 2026

Mumbai: Ferry boat breaks down mid-sea near Gateway of India, all 38 onboard safe

A ferry boat named Anvari broke down mid-sea near Gateway of India. Thirty-eight people were safely brought to shore after the incident occurred. Another ferry boat, Azad Hind, assisted in towing the stranded vessel. The Anvari ferry had departed for a short joyride from the Gate...

Times of India — MumbaiSep 4, 2026

Bombay HC Asks BMC Chief To Decide Dahi Handi Venue Dispute In Bhandup

Mumbai, September 3, 2026: The Bombay High Court on Thursday directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) commissioner to decide a dispute between two political groups seeking permission to organise Dahi Handi celebrations at Ashok Kedare Chowk, Bhandup West, on Septembe...

Free Press JournalSep 3, 2026

Bhopal Municipal Corporation Master Plan Relief Only From 2028

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Traders protesting the Bhopal Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) sealing drive may have to wait several years for substantial relief, with the process likely to begin only from 2028 even if the long-pending Bhopal Master Plan is implemented soon, according to ...

Free Press JournalSep 3, 2026

PM Narendra Modi photo row: BJP protests at KDMC, meeting adjourned for 10 minutes

A political dispute over Prime Minister Modi's photograph removal caused a brief adjournment in Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation. BJP members protested the incident, demanding a longer meeting suspension. The Shiv Sena (Shinde) suggested a ten-minute break, which was then im...

Times of India — MumbaiSep 3, 2026

'Improve BMC Schools': Student, Youth Fronts Stage Protest In Mumbai

Mumbai: Members of the Student Federation of India (SFI) and the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) staged a demonstration today under the banner "Save Schools, Save Education," demanding a comprehensive infrastructure and academic overhaul across Brihanmumbai Municipal ...

Free Press JournalSep 3, 2026

BEST proposes ₹1,111-cr wage revision; wet-lease hike alone ₹475 crore

The proposal follows a recent agitation by the BEST Sanyukt Kamgar Kruti Samiti, the joint action committee of employee unions. The committee, in June, had demanded implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission, settlement of pending wage issues and better conditions for contractu...

Hindustan Times — MumbaiSep 3, 2026

Bhopal Municipal Corporation Forms Joint Team To Implement HC Slaughterhouse Order

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) has constituted a joint team comprising officials from the revenue, veterinary and animal disease investigation departments to implement the Jabalpur High Court’s directions on the modern slaughterhouse at Maida Mill...

Free Press JournalSep 3, 2026

BMC Announces 50 Educators For 'Adarsh Shikshak Mayor Award 2025–26'

Mumbai: In the lead-up to Teachers' Day celebrations commemorating the birth anniversary of former President Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan on September 5, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced the selection of 50 educators for the prestigious 'Adarsh Shikshak M...

Free Press JournalSep 3, 2026

Ganeshotsav Special: Tejas Express To Serve Ukadiche Modak To Passengers

Mumbai: Passengers travelling on the Mumbai–Madgaon Tejas Express during Ganeshotsav will get a taste of Maharashtra's festive tradition onboard, with IRCTC planning to serve ukadiche modak to all passengers. The special food offering will be available only during the Ganeshotsav...

Free Press JournalSep 3, 2026

Pune: ₹18.60 Crore Modernisation Plan Approved For Pimpri-Chinchwad’s Appu Ghar

Pimpri-Chinchwad: A ₹18.60 crore modernisation plan has been approved for Appu Ghar, the popular amusement park in Nigdi, Pimpri-Chinchwad. The decision was taken during the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation’s general body meeting on Wednesday, according to Bhosari BJP MLA M...

Free Press JournalSep 3, 2026

Pune Municipal Corporation Trains 118 Medical Staff In Timely Snakebite Management

Pune: With snakebite cases continuing to pose a serious public health challenge, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) conducted a special training programme for its medical officers and staff on the timely management of snakebite cases. The workshop was organised by the Metropoli...

Free Press JournalSep 3, 2026

Every Indian City Has A Health Footprint

A city’s success is measured by what happens within its boundaries, yet its greatest consequences often unfold beyond them. Urban indicators tell us how well a city serves its residents but reveal little about the biological and chemical legacy it leaves downstream. The Municipal...

Free Press JournalSep 3, 2026

Nashik: NMC Signs Five-Year MoU With NRDC India To Tackle Rising Heat Stress

Nashik: In a significant step towards addressing the growing impact of extreme heat, the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) has entered into a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NRDC India. Nashik has been selected among 12 heat-resilient cities in the country for a...

Free Press JournalSep 3, 2026

Pune: Pimpri-Chinchwad Housing Societies Oppose STP Charges, Warn Of Agitation

Pimpri-Chinchwad: Residents of housing societies in Pimpri-Chinchwad have opposed the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation’s proposal on Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) and sewerage connection charges. The Chikhali-Moshi-Charholi-Pimpri-Chinchwad Housing Society Federation has war...

Free Press JournalSep 3, 2026

Melting Pot Ropes In Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi, Inchi Targets Rs 500 Crore Growth

Mumbai: Navi Mumbai-based FMCG company Melting Pot Food Products has brought celebrity chef and restaurateur Harpal Singh Sokhi on board as an investor and brand ambassador for its flagship brand, Inchi. The partnership is aimed at strengthening Inchi’s presence in India’s Indo-C...

Free Press JournalSep 3, 2026

3-Year Delay In Bhopal's Narela Drain Project; BMC Engineer Suspended

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The construction of a drain between Sundar Nagar and Udiya Basti in the Narela Assembly constituency has remained incomplete for the past three years, prompting the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) to suspend Executive Engineer Brijesh Kaushal for alleg...

Free Press JournalSep 3, 2026

Pune: 24x7 Water Supply Project To Enter Trial Phase Across 60 Zones

Pune: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) will start trial runs of its long-pending 24x7 equitable water supply project in around 60 water distribution zones from next month. The civic body has completed nearly 88% of the civil work, officials said. The initial trials will be ca...

Free Press JournalSep 3, 2026