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BJP MLA Mihir Kotecha alleges a transfer scam is resurfacing in bmc, claiming 55 officials from a previously stalled list are being re-assigned. He urged the bmc chief to intervene before final approval. The civic administration denies any new transfer proposals, stating they are unaware of such a list.

bmc Commissioner Ashwini Bhide has set clear expectations for municipal hospitals and healthcare facilities: they must be spotless, free of encroachments, and visually cohesive by May 31. She stressed the importance of structural integrity, consistent maintenance, and sufficient staffing levels. Regarding road projects, they should be completed to a high standard with alternative options considered when dealing with concrete limitations.

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Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (bmc) is transitioning to electric vehicles, replacing a substantial portion of its 90 diesel vehicles. This initiative aims to promote green mobility, cut carbon emissions, and improve urban air quality. The corporation plans to deploy 60 EVs, including sedans and SUVs, through a bidding process for fleet operators.

A significant challenge has emerged in Mumbai's civic polls, with 79 corporator election results being contested. Among those challenging the outcomes are former corporators, the daughter of a Shiv Sena MP, and a BJP worker who narrowly lost. These petitions are currently under judicial review, with one already dismissed.

Mumbai will face a 10% water cut starting May 15 due to forecasts of a below-average monsoon influenced by El Niño and Indian Ocean Dipole. This precautionary measure, impacting Thane and Bhiwandi-Nizampur too, aims to conserve dwindling water reserves in the city's seven key lakes, which currently hold only 23.5% of the required stock.

Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (bmc) has hired a private agency to survey and assess unidentified buildings to boost holding tax revenue. The civic body aims to identify approximately one lakh unassessed holdings, classifying them as residential or commercial. This initiative seeks to increase the bmc's revenue collection in the current financial year, following a shortfall in the previous one.

Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation plans to redevelop Badagada Haat into a modern commercial complex, integrating traditional vending zones with improved infrastructure. The project aims to enhance hygiene, safety, and accessibility for hundreds of vendors and shoppers without displacing livelihoods. This initiative seeks to transform the market into a cleaner, more organized urban space.