Following a November 2025 Supreme Court directive, the BMC has started identifying land across Mumbai to establish its first civic-run dog shelters. The move aims to relocate sterilised and vaccinated street dogs from schools, hospitals and other public institutions under a PPP model
21 February,2026 09:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Eshanpriya MS
A 35-year-old domestic help was bitten by a stray dog near Ashraya building in Walkeshwar, close to Raj Bhavan. He was rushed to St Elizabeth Hospital within two hours and administered rabies immunoglobulin, vaccine and tetanus shots. A complaint has been filed with civic authorities
19 February,2026 09:06 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal Ashar
Are ward officers only complaint-driven? Mumbaikars question whether officials of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation should proactively inspect roads, drainage, and civic infrastructure instead of waiting for grievances to pile up
16 February,2026 08:09 AM IST | Mumbai | Team mid-day
Bhumi Pednekkar says public figures must take political stands and use their platforms responsibly. She questioned the urgency of stray dog removal verdicts amid rising violence against women
12 February,2026 01:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
