The construction of underground utility ducts as part of Mumbai’s large-scale road concretisation projects has come under scrutiny after concerns were raised about high costs and their actual utilisation. Congress leader and former corporator Sheetal Mhatre has written to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) demanding a comprehensive technical and financial
A day after Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone raised concerns about Mumbai’s deteriorating air quality on social media, stating that “the city is choking,” Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde said the civic administration is closely monitoring pollution levels and enforcing strict measures to control emissions from construction activities. Responding to the actor’s
Uday Samant, Industries Minister of Maharashtra, informed the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly that Rs 12,000 crore from the fixed deposits of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has been allocated for infrastructure development in Mumbai. He said the move reflects the government’s focus on transparency and efficient execution of development projects in
Anil Parab, MLA from the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction), raised allegations in the Maharashtra Legislative Council regarding financial irregularities linked to the construction work of the Navi Mumbai International Airport. He claimed that the state government had incurred a loss of around Rs 496.90 crore during the land
Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, has said that the state is expected to contribute nearly USD 1.5 trillion to India’s ambitious USD 5 trillion economy target by 2027. Speaking at a conference in Mumbai, Shinde highlighted the state’s significant role in driving the country’s economic growth. He noted
The Union government has announced plans to build a new greenfield expressway aimed at improving connectivity between northern and southern India. Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, informed the Rajya Sabha that the project will significantly shorten travel distances and enhance logistics efficiency across the country. The
Large-scale cluster redevelopment projects will play a vital role in expanding affordable housing in Mumbai, according to Sanjeev Jaiswal, Vice President and CEO of the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA). He said the agency is now focusing on redeveloping large housing layouts across the city, a strategy that
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is planning to redevelop four defunct toll plazas across the city into landmark entry points featuring clock towers, commercial spaces and entertainment zones. The initiative aims to transform the unused land parcels into vibrant transit and leisure hubs for residents and visitors entering Mumbai. On
The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly was informed on Monday that the state government remains committed to completing the long-pending redevelopment of Patra Chawl and resolving the difficulties faced by affected residents. State minister Shambhuraj Desai said the Government of Maharashtra will ensure that the project is completed and that eligible beneficiaries
Maharashtra revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule informed the legislative assembly that the state government has abolished the non-agricultural (NA) tax on land used for residential, commercial and industrial purposes in urban areas. Bawankule acknowledged that although the decision to scrap the NA tax was approved by the state cabinet in October
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