Piyush Goyal gives five guarantees to North Mumbai constituency
Union Minister Piyush Goyal has promised five development guarantees for the residents of Mumbai North. These guarantees include slum re-development and better living conditions for all, better health and education, development of tourism and culture, better roads and traffic, better rail connectivity (inter-city and intra-city). During his Namo Yatra, Goyal emphasised his commitment to improving […]
‘Baffled’ by BMC’s refusal, HC orders it to refund deposit paid for use of ground
The Bombay High Court on Thursday ordered the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to refund a deposit paid by a city resident for using a public ground, and said he should not have been compelled to move the court over the issue. Common sense dictated that petitioner Pradip Kolhe, a Christian reverend, was entitled to a […]
Mumbai Metro Pre-Trial Reaches Dadar
The Mumbai Metro’s pre-trial phase has progressed to the Dadar station, marking a significant milestone in the city’s metro rail project. This development signals the gradual expansion of metro services and infrastructure across Mumbai. During the pre-trial phase, the Mumbai Metro undergoes rigorous testing and validation processes to ensure its safety, reliability, and operational readiness. […]
MahaRERA introduces minimum specifications for retirement homes and senior citizen housing projects
The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has announced comprehensive regulations and specifications for retirement and senior citizen housing, applicable across Maharashtra. These guidelines, detailed in a recent circular, focus on essential aspects such as building design, green building principles, lifts & ramps and safety and security. Compliance with these minimum physical specifications is mandatory […]
Byculla, Reay Road, Ghatkopar Among 10 British-Era Rail Over Bridges To Undergo Revamp
The BMC has entrusted the Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (MahaRail), with the reconstruction of 10 dilapidated British-era rail over bridges (ROB). The civic body recently took a review of reconstruction work of Reay road, Byculla, Tilak and Ghatkopar Bridge. Accordingly, the Reay road bridge is expected to be ready by November, while Byculla Bridge […]
Developers to self-certify quality of projects, proposes MahaRERA
Homebuyers in the state can look forward to quality construction with MahaRERA floating a draft regulation proposing developers to self-certify the quality of real estate projects, besides providing detailed data on their technical aspects. The draft is available on MahaRERA’s website. It will be open till May 23 for public feedback. In the draft, the […]
Dharavi, Mahalaxmi Racecourse: Of land, politics, and redevelopment
In a city where space is at a premium, two vast tracts of land — the 500-acre Dharavi slums and the 225-acre Mahalaxmi Racecourse — have become the battlegrounds for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-backed Eknath Shinde government (the Mahayuti) and the Opposition alliance, led by Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT). The government’s ambitious vision […]
Spiritual elements now a trend in Mumbai’s premium properties
Mumbai, the city that never sleeps is all agog to a new emerging trend seen in its luxurious offerings. Plush properties, known for their opulence and contemporary amenities, are now embracing the spiritual route. This shift reflects a growing recognition among developers and residents alike that true luxury extends beyond material comforts to encompass elements […]
MMRDA begins pre-trials for Mumbai’s Metro trains
Close to a month after chief minister Uddhav Thackeray unveiled the first indigenously built Metro train for Metro-2A (Dahisar-DNDa Nagar) and Metro-7 (Dahisar E-Andheri-E), the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) conducted pre-trials for the train at the Charkop depot before testing begins on the actual route in a month. However, the MMRDA said the […]
Road Cement Concretisation Work is Inspected by the Mumbai Municipal Commissioner
Recently, the Municipal Commissioner of Mumbai conducted an inspection of the city’s ongoing road cement concretisation projects. This project demonstrates Mumbai’s municipal government’s dedication to enhancing the caliber and resilience of the city’s road system. Since cement concretization has many benefits over standard asphalt surfaces—such as increased durability, resilience to wear and tear, and reduced […]