Surat: The false ceiling of Surat Municipal Corporation's (SMC) Khatodara community hall collapsed on Sunday during a haldi ceremony. At least 10 people were injured in the mishap, with one person suffering a head injury. The sudden collapse caused panic among guests, prompting them to scatter, leading to the cancellation of the ceremony. The incident occurred amid heavy rain in the city, prompting several fire teams to respond for rescue operations. However, the hosts had already transpor...Read More

Surat: Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has saved Rs 1079 crore until now through effective waste management and renewable energy initiatives. SMC saved Rs 60.54 crore from wind power and Rs 6.18 crore from solar power in the financial year 2023-24 alone.SMC has presented its budget for the year 2024-25, amounting to Rs 8700 crore. The budget includes capital expenditure and also focuses on creating additional income sources. SMC’s efforts to save money through tertiary treatment plants, so...Read More

Surat: The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC), aiming to combat mosquito breeding, will use drones for surveillance and to spray insecticide on the rooftops of residential societies and houses. In an experimental project, the SMC will inspect the rooftops of buildings and houses. After identifying potential mosquito breeding spots, it will use drones to spray insecticide in these areas. Additionally, the SMC plans to use drones to spray insecticide in Koyli Khadi, Mithi Khadi, Kankra Khadi, Be...Read More

Surat: The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has generated ₹557 crore in revenue from wastewater treatment since 2014. SMC operates three tertiary treatment plants and supplies treated wastewater to industries. The revenue over ten years has surpassed the ₹379 crore expenditure for the project of wastewater treatment. Each of the three tertiary treatment plants has a capacity of 115 minimal liquid discharge (MLD). These plants supply treated sewage water for industrial use. In 2014, these...Read More

Surat: The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has decided to remove 40 speed bumps and reduce or eliminate 44 large traffic circles within 7 days to improve traffic flow. This decision was taken in a meeting chaired this week by Rajan Patel, Chairman of the SMC's standing committee, along with traffic cell officials and police officers. The move comes in response to ongoing issues faced by commuters, particularly delays caused by poorly designed traffic circles and impediments like speed bumps. ...Read More

Surat: Shopkeepers and labourers at Millennium 2 Market in Bhatena, Surat, are distressed by the continued closure of the market by the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC). The closure initiated ten days ago due to fire safety concerns, has led to protests as shops remain sealed despite completing required rectifications.Shopkeepers claim there has been no action despite assurances from the municipality to reopen the market after necessary modifications. This delay comes at a critical time as pr...Read More

Surat: Two corporators of the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC), who belong to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), have been accused of corruption. AAP corporators Jitendra Kachhadiya and Vipul Suhagiya are alleged to have accepted a bribe totaling Rs. 10 lakhs. It is alleged that they accepted this bribe from a Pay and Park contractor. An application has been submitted with the ACB (Anti-Corruption Bureau) against both corporators. Jitendra Kachhadiya and Vipul Suhagiya are named in the application t...Read More

Surat: Surat Police booked three persons for operating a game zone in a mall without fire safety, police, and Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) clearances. According to details from Sarthana police, Funzila game zone was operating in DeepKamal mall near Sarthana Jakat naka Simda naka. Police called operator Harishbhai and questioned him. It was revealed that the No Objection Certificate from the Fire department had expired in December 2023 without renewal. The game zone had no police permissi...Read More

Surat: Surat - Kadodara road will get a new fly over bridge near APMC market at a cost of Rs. 39.36 crore. Proposed flyover will ease the traffic problem near APMC in Varachha-A zone area. Large number of commuters use this road stretch due to presence of textile markets in Saroli area and Ring Road. The locals from Surat Godadara, Parvat Patiya, Punagam use this road to reach Varachha and Katargam. Especially in peak hours, this road stretch witnesses heavy traffic. Surat Municipal ...Read More

Surat: The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has unsealed 16 properties in response to public agitation. This decision was made in a meeting of SMC officials on Saturday. It was decided that properties with a valid Building Use Certificate (BUC) and expired No Objection Certificate (NOC) could have their seals removed upon submission of an affidavit promising NOC renewal within 10 days. After the Rajkot fire tragedy, municipal authorities, police, collectors, and electricity companies inspect...Read More