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‘No Marathi Schools Will Be Shut,’ Says Dada Bhuse; State To Boost Infrastructure & RTE Implementation

Dada Bhuse, Maharashtra’s School Education Minister, assured the Assembly that no Marathi-medium schools across the state will be closed, reiterating the government’s commitment to improving infrastructure and academic standards. Responding to discussions on supplementary demands for the School Education Department, Bhuse acknowledged that several legislators had offered constructive suggestions regarding

800–1,000 Acres To Be Opened For Redevelopment, Says MHADA CEO

With nearly 90% of Mumbai’s developable land already consumed and affordability under strain, the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) is pivoting toward large-scale cluster redevelopment to address deep-rooted housing challenges. Speaking at the ET Realty Real Estate Conclave 2026 held at Taj Santacruz, Mumbai, MHADA Vice-President and CEO

Mumbai-Goa Highway Four-Laning To Finish By May, Says PWD Minister Shivendra Raje Bhosale

The Maharashtra government has assured the state assembly that the four-laning of the 471-km Mumbai-Goa highway will be largely completed by May this year, with the exception of the Indapur-Mangaon bypass. Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Shivendra Raje Bhosale said contractors have been directed to keep the roads motorable while

Industry Leaders Call Cluster Redevelopment Key To City’s Future As Greenfield Land Dries Up

With greenfield land in major metros such as Mumbai nearing exhaustion, industry leaders said cluster-based redevelopment will drive the next chapter of urban expansion. The view emerged at the ET Realty Real Estate Conclave 2026 during a panel titled ‘Redevelopment & Urban Renewal: Transforming the Future of Indian Cities’. The

Jayesh Rathod & Prashant Sharma On Why Parel–Sewri Is City’s Next Luxury Address

The Parel–Sewri corridor, once seen as a transitional belt between Parel’s commercial growth and Sewri’s industrial character, is now emerging as a serious contender in Mumbai’s luxury housing landscape. Infrastructure upgrades, particularly the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), have repositioned Sewri as a strategic gateway connecting the island city to

CM Fadnavis Directs BMC To Deploy IoT & AI For Real-Time Monitoring Of Construction-Linked Air Pollution

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has instructed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to implement Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based systems to track air pollution at construction sites across Mumbai. The directive was announced amid concerns over deteriorating air quality raised in the legislative council on Wednesday. During

Minister Pankaja Munde Informs Maharashtra Assembly, 1,047 Projects Halted Under Clean Air Initiative

The Maharashtra government has stepped up enforcement against air pollution in Mumbai, with more than 1,000 construction sites receiving stop-work notices for breaching environmental regulations. State Environment Minister Pankaja Munde informed the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly that strict action was taken between October 2025 and January 2026 under the “Clean Air”

Dr. Neelam Gorhe Seeks 8-Day Report On Balasaheb Thackeray Statue & Samruddhi Highway Facilities

During the Maharashtra Assembly Budget Session, Deputy Chairperson of the Legislative Council Dr. Neelam Gorhe directed the state government to submit detailed information within eight days regarding the proposed grand statue of Hindu Hruday Samrat Balasaheb Thackeray and the status of public facilities along the Samruddhi Highway. The issue was

Revenue Minister C. Bawankule: State Expands Farm Road Scheme, Introduces Tiered Approvals & Quality Checks

The Maharashtra government has issued a corrigendum dated February 18, 2026, to streamline the implementation of the Mukhyamantri Baliraja Shet/Panand Raste Yojana. The revisions, released by the Revenue and Forest Department, follow deliberations held at a workshop in Nagpur on January 2, 2026, along with feedback from public representatives. The

‘Strengthen Enforcement, Don’t Scrap RERA,’ Says Adv. Shirish Deshpande

Responding to recent observations by the Chief Justice of India questioning the effectiveness of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, Adv. Shirish V. Deshpande has said the remarks should be treated as a wake-up call rather than a call for abolition. The Supreme Court bench reportedly noted that