The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has imposed a penalty of Rs 2 crore on a contractor after a heavy iron reinforcement cage fell onto a moving car at Kopri Bridge in Thane. The incident occurred at the ongoing Anand Nagar–Saket Elevated Road project site, raising concerns about safety
Residents of ageing cessed properties in Mumbai can seek civic assistance to fix damaged common areas and essential services, with the municipal corporation bearing the cost of eligible work. The facility aims to ease maintenance expenses for residents while addressing minor infrastructure issues. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will fund
Indian Railways is undertaking extensive infrastructure upgrades along the Delhi–Mumbai rail corridor to enable trains to operate at speeds of up to 160 kmph under Mission Raftaar. The modernisation drive aims to reduce travel time between the two cities to approximately 12 hours while improving operational efficiency. As part of
An FIR has been registered against the developer of the Royal Palms project in Goregaon’s Aarey Colony for allegedly failing to hand over 349 rehabilitation tenements meant for project-affected persons (PAPs), nearly three decades after the scheme was launched. The redevelopment project, initiated in 1996, was among Mumbai’s earliest slum
Mumbai’s upcoming Vidyavihar East–West bridge has become the centre of a political disagreement, with rival proposals emerging over whose name the new infrastructure project should bear. The bridge is yet to open to motorists, but the competing demands have already sparked debate among political representatives. According to reports, Shiv Sena
A 22-storey luxury residential tower in Bandra’s Turner Road has come under the scrutiny of the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) over alleged deviations from its approved building plans. The redevelopment project, now known as Palmera, stands on the site of the former bungalow of veteran actor Mala Sinha. The SRA
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has demolished portions of Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn’s bungalow in Mumbai’s Juhu neighbourhood following alleged unauthorised construction. The action was taken on October 17, days after the civic body issued a stop-work notice directing that the activities be discontinued. Spread across 7,802 square feet, the
Mumbai’s proposed marina at Cuffe Parade has encountered another regulatory hurdle after the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) postponed its decision, seeking clarification from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) over a possible overlap with a planned bridge connecting Nariman Point and Colaba. The issue was discussed at
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is considering advanced water purification technology to explore whether Powai Lake’s water can eventually be used for drinking. The assessment will begin after ongoing rejuvenation measures are completed, with any decision dependent on technical feasibility and prescribed water quality standards. The initiative comes amid concerns
Navi Mumbai’s ambitious Science Park project in Nerul is facing further delays, with the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) now targeting May 2027 for the opening of its first phase. The Rs 236-crore development was originally expected to be completed by March 2026. Spread across 19,999 square metres in Sector
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