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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.

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.

Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation has resumed its drive to remove over 200 illegal hoardings by the end of June, prioritizing public safety after a fatal incident. The operation, intensified with specialized agencies, targets unauthorized structures on public property, with warnings issued to owners before enforcement action.

A recent tree crash in Mumbai, injuring two girls, has reignited concerns about the city's trees. While one official blames construction debris, a developer suggests internal decay. Data reveals 125 injuries and 12 fatalities from tree crashes between May 2023 and May 2026, highlighting a systemic issue beyond localized lapses.

Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation has unveiled an innovative, eco-friendly cool rest room at Kalpana Square, utilizing vetiver grass walls and solar power to combat the summer heat. This initiative, aligned with the revenue department's plan for heatwave relief centers, offers a natural cooling solution for commuters. The corporation is also exploring similar facilities and heat reduction measures in other areas.

The bmc House has approved a record Rs 250-crore mayor's development fund, reallocating resources from key departments. This follows a controversy over uneven distribution of an earlier Rs 800-crore fund, leading to revised allocations and redirection of funds to welfare schemes.