Renowned environmentalist Rajendra Singh has raised serious concerns over the environmental consequences of India’s development model, warning that excessive focus on economic infrastructure is accelerating ecological damage. Speaking in Mumbai, the Magsaysay Award-winning activist said the imbalance between growth and conservation has led to rising droughts, floods, and the degradation
Mumbai’s civic administration is set to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) and digital tools to enhance service delivery and accelerate key infrastructure works. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide on Friday, where officials outlined plans to streamline governance and fast-track pending projects. As
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde has directed officials to commence construction of Phase 1 of the redevelopment of Rajawadi Hospital in Ghatkopar by next week, warning that further delays will not be tolerated. During a site inspection, Tawde highlighted the heavy patient load at the hospital and stressed the urgency of
Milind Deora, Member of Parliament from Shiv Sena, has highlighted the lack of mobile and internet connectivity on Mumbai Metro Line 3, urging authorities to resolve the issue at the earliest. In a post on X, Deora stated that he has written to Ashwini Bhide, Chief Executive Officer of the
A proposed redevelopment of the Mahalaxmi Racecourse in Mumbai has sparked a sharp divide among architects, planners and urban experts, even as the project remains at a conceptual stage. The plan by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation includes a central park, sports arena and convention centre, aimed at expanding public amenities
Mumbai’s plan to develop landmark clock towers and gateway structures at key entry points has moved a step forward, with Mayor Ritu Tawde directing civic officials to prepare and submit a detailed project report within 15 days. The proposal, led by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, aims to construct clock towers
The long-delayed Kamathipura cluster redevelopment project in Mumbai is finally moving forward, with Minister of State for Housing Dr. Pankaj Rajesh Bhoyar confirming that the work order will be issued within a week. Construction is expected to begin within the next two months, marking a significant milestone for one of
Mumbai’s real estate market continues to demonstrate resilience despite a recent slowdown in project launches, with industry experts attributing the dip to regulatory delays rather than weakening demand. In a conversation with ETRealty, Dhaval Ajmera and Dominic Romell said that the pace of new launches has been affected by policy-related
Mumbai’s real estate sector has delivered a strong performance over the past year and is expected to stay resilient, with a noticeable shift towards quality-driven demand, according to Vijay Wadhwa and Navin Makhija of The Wadhwa Group. Speaking to ETRealty, Makhija noted that while overall housing demand continues to remain
BJP corporator Makarand Narwekar has called for an immediate suspension of the ongoing construction of “aspirational toilets” in South Mumbai, citing alleged violations of state government directives. He raised concerns over missing inquiry reports, inflated project costs, and construction near heritage zones, urging strict action against Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
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