Redevelopment is improving living standards for Mumbai homeowners by replacing ageing buildings with modern residential complexes, but the upgrade often comes with significantly higher monthly maintenance expenses. Sagar Patil and his family experienced this change after their more than 40-year-old building in Borivali was redeveloped shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mumbai residents are waiting for three major bridges to open, as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) considers a common inauguration date based on the availability of a VIP guest. The Sion Railway Overbridge, the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road (GMLR) flyover and the Vidyavihar bridge are expected to be inaugurated together, civic
Maharashtra has directed officials to expedite land proposals for the permanent rehabilitation of nomadic and denotified communities, with October 29 set as the deadline for identifying suitable sites where land is yet to be finalised. The state government plans to allot land at a nominal price of Rs 1 to
Mumbai’s public sanitation system has evolved over centuries, reflecting changing civic priorities and the continuing challenge of providing affordable facilities. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has proposed introducing a Re 1 charge for previously free urinals and increasing public toilet fees from Rs 2 to Rs 5, reviving the debate
The Bombay High Court has sought responses from the Maharashtra government and other authorities regarding a petition highlighting excessive artificial lighting in Mumbai and Thane. The court has also directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and relevant agencies to enforce a 1998 order mandating that neon lights be switched off
The new flyover near Vidyavihar railway station in Mumbai is approaching completion, with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) finishing major construction activities and undertaking the final installation of noise barriers. The civic authority is accelerating the remaining work, with the facility expected to open to traffic on October 10. The
Traffic on the Mumbai–Bengaluru National Highway (NH-48) was disrupted on Wednesday, October 14, following a farmers’ protest near the Maharashtra–Karnataka border. Police advised motorists to avoid the affected stretch and requested Google Maps to display a road closure alert to prevent further congestion. The agitation is taking place near the
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is preparing measures to manage Mumbai’s water supply amid concerns over inadequate rainfall and incomplete lake replenishment. The civic body plans to allocate funds across its 26 administrative wards to restore traditional wells and introduce a mobile application for booking water tankers. Mumbai requires approximately
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has completed the installation of crucial steel girders at Bharat Bijlee Junction in Airoli, advancing construction of the 12.71-km Airoli–Katai Naka elevated road. The first two phases, covering approximately 6 km, are nearing completion and are expected to open to motorists soon. The
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has invited objections and suggestions from citizens over a proposal to convert land earmarked for a sports complex and stadium in Mulund East into a petrol pump. Residents have been given 30 days to submit their views before the proposal is sent to the Maharashtra
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