Following the devastating fire at Gaondevi market in Thane last week that claimed the lives of a fire brigade station officer and a security guard while injuring three others, demands for a comprehensive review of the city’s fire preparedness have intensified. BJP corporator Namrata Koli has urged the civic administration
A housing society is not legally required to disclose a proposed redevelopment project in a No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued to a flat purchaser if the redevelopment process is still at a preliminary stage, according to a legal expert responding to a query related to society redevelopment procedures. The clarification
Anil Parab has alleged serious irregularities in the tendering process for infrastructure projects worth nearly Rs 1,400 crore under Phase-1 of the Dighi Port Industrial Area project in Raigad. In a letter addressed to Devendra Fadnavis, Parab sought an independent inquiry into the matter by an officer holding the rank
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde conducted an extensive bicycle inspection tour across parts of Belapur and Nerul between 6 am and 9 am to review civic infrastructure, cleanliness, and public amenities. The inspection was carried out in response to the Prime Minister’s appeal issued in the
Ritu Tawde has outlined the civic administration’s plans to address key urban challenges in Mumbai, including traffic congestion, declining air quality, transport issues, and shrinking green cover, while defending the large-scale infrastructure projects currently underway across the city. Speaking during a discussion marking her first 100 days in office, Tawde
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) is projected to contribute nearly Rs 1.7 lakh crore to Maharashtra’s economy by 2047 through large-scale infrastructure, housing, and transport projects, Lok Sabha MP Shrikant Shinde said during The Hindu Maharashtra Infrastructure Conclave on Friday. Speaking at a session on the future expansion of the
Residents across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) are expected to access Water Metro services connecting Nariman Point, Bandra, and Versova by 2028, Maharashtra Minister for Fisheries and Ports Development Nitesh Rane said during The Hindu’s Maharashtra Infrastructure Conclave 2026. Sharing updates on the State’s maritime infrastructure plans, Rane said the
Maharashtra has become one of the country’s preferred destinations for industrial growth, driven by increasing foreign investments and the expansion of sectors such as data centres, information technology and manufacturing, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said in Thane. He was speaking during the inauguration of a Skill Development Centre at
Mumbai and Maharashtra are gaining momentum as preferred destinations for international investments in infrastructure, clean energy, education and technology, according to diplomats from Australia and Finland during a discussion on the State’s economic prospects. Speaking at The Hindu’s Maharashtra Infrastructure Conclave 2026 held in Mumbai on May 22, Australian Consul
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) on Wednesday completed 100 days of its current governing body, with Mayor Sujata Patil outlining several civic reforms, policy decisions, and infrastructure initiatives introduced during the period. According to the civic administration, the first phase of governance has concentrated on urban infrastructure, environmental measures, education
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