Mumbai’s proposed 27-km inner ring road around Nariman Point will form the first link in a larger ring-road network aimed at creating alternative travel routes, connecting major eastern and western corridors and reducing dependence on the city’s busiest north-south roads. The initial loop will connect Nariman Point through the Mumbai
The district administration on September 1 carried out a major demolition operation in Vasai taluka, removing hundreds of structures that administration had identified as unauthorised following complaints and scrutiny of the required approvals. The action was undertaken in Mori village, where 574 residential, commercial and industrial structures were demolished. The
Worli Sea Face is emerging as one of Mumbai’s most sought-after addresses for the city’s new generation of affluent residents, with its central location and exclusivity giving it an edge over Malabar Hill, while traffic and infrastructure issues are making parts of Bandra increasingly difficult to navigate. Diamond merchant Karan
Mumbai’s Rs 248-crore Mrinaltai Gore Flyover has come under scrutiny after two-wheeler riders reported skidding on its unusually smooth road surface, particularly during wet conditions. The concern is most pronounced on the arm leading towards Relief Road, where adequate tyre grip is critical while negotiating bends. Inaugurated on June 6,
The Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) has asked the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to explore an alternative alignment for the proposed Balkum-to-Anandnagar coastal road in Thane, citing concerns over its potential impact on the Thane Creek flamingo sanctuary and 3,754 mangroves spread across 2.72 hectares of forest
The Bombay High Court on Monday criticised the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for failing to implement a state government policy providing ownership housing to sanitary workers for nearly 18 years, questioning why the civic body had not used its resources to secure homes for its own employees. A division bench
The iconic Sportsfield building at Worli Sea Face, which has housed several Indian sporting legends including Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri and Dilip Vengsarkar, is set to undergo redevelopment nearly four decades after its construction. The nine-storey Sportsfield building is home to several former Indian and Mumbai sportspersons and their families.
Marketing and Protocol Minister Jayakumar Rawal has directed officials to develop the proposed Nandagiri State Guest House in Vile Parle near Mumbai Airport with modern facilities, strong security and dedicated accommodation for drivers and security personnel to serve visiting dignitaries and transit guests. The proposed design was reviewed at a
The BMC Tree Authority on Tuesday approved a proposal to fell 251 trees and transplant another 48 for the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) Old Mandala to New Mandala road connectivity project in Mumbai, being undertaken by the Department of Atomic Energy. The proposal was considered after the Brihanmumbai Municipal
A direct air service between Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) and Sindhudurg’s Chipi Airport could soon bring the two destinations within about an hour of flying, with the Maharashtra government inviting airlines to operate the route under the Centre’s UDAN regional connectivity scheme. The Maharashtra Airport Development Company Ltd (MADC),
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