Mumbai could soon get a dedicated berthing facility for private yachts, speedboats and recreational vessels, with the Maharashtra Maritime Corporation beginning work on a proposal for a floating jetty and marina at Nariman Point. The initiative is being promoted by Ports and Fisheries Minister Nitesh Rane as part of the
The Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) Undertaking is planning to introduce decorative and locally themed street-light designs in Mumbai, beginning with Worli, as part of an effort to give the city’s roads a more distinctive visual character. The proposal was discussed at a BEST committee meeting chaired by Trushna
A long-running government land dispute in Mankhurd has reached a major enforcement stage, with the Mumbai Suburban district administration clearing 57 commercial units from a nearly six-acre parcel along the Sion-Panvel Highway. The land is estimated to be worth around Rs 250 crore. The property is part of a larger
The Turbhe flyover on the Shiv-Panvel Highway is finally set for a major overhaul, with the Maharashtra Public Works Department (PWD) deciding to demolish the ageing structure in phases and rebuild it to address years of recurring maintenance and safety concerns. The flyover, constructed in the 1990s and opened to
Veteran actor Dalip Tahil has offered a glimpse into his Mumbai residence, revealing a space where vintage pieces, family memorabilia and contemporary design come together with an abundance of greenery. Known for his memorable screen roles, Tahil’s home reflects a more personal side of the actor, with photographs, artworks and
Mumbai’s northern western suburbs are set for a major transport upgrade with the construction of a 3.9-km twin-tunnel corridor beneath Malad Creek, the Poisar River and nearby mangrove areas. The underground section will connect Mindspace in Malad West with Charkop in Kandivali and forms a key component of the 22-km
Mumbai is set to benefit from a major speed upgrade on one of India’s busiest railway corridors, with Indian Railways working to enable 160 kmph train operations on the New Delhi-Mumbai route under Mission Raftaar. The initiative aims to bring the journey between the two cities closer to 12 hours,
As the financial capital of India, Mumbai is emerging as one of the most cost-efficient destinations globally for building data centres, strengthening India’s appeal as a major hub for digital infrastructure, according to a KPMG report. The report ranks Mumbai as the world’s second most cost-effective location for data centre
The Mumbai Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) has taken action against 561 developers linked to stalled slum redevelopment projects, removing them from schemes that had remained incomplete or inactive for extended periods. The move is being seen as a significant step towards reviving long-delayed rehabilitation projects and creating opportunities for new
Construction of Amazon’s proposed data centre in Balkum, Thane, has faced opposition, with Thane MP Naresh Mhaske seeking a halt to the work over concerns raised by local residents around water use, the environment and the project’s impact on the surrounding area. The proposed hyperscale facility is spread across around
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