A commentary on urban governance has argued that Ashwini Bhide, the first woman municipal commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), should focus not only on large infrastructure projects but also on improving the everyday quality of life for Mumbaikars through a more responsive, citizen-centric administration. Drawing parallels with the
Sanjay Kelkar has criticised the Thane Municipal Corporation over what he termed as poor urban planning and rising water supply challenges in the city, raising concerns about rapid high-rise development without adequate supporting infrastructure. Addressing reporters after an event in Thane on Saturday, the BJP MLA questioned the civic body’s
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has written to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis seeking urgent intervention for residents living in old and structurally vulnerable buildings across Mumbai ahead of the monsoon season. In his letter sent on Friday, Thackeray raised concerns regarding the long-pending redevelopment of cess and non-cess
Vivek Mohanani says Mumbai’s iconic Linking Road corridor is witnessing renewed interest from commercial real estate developers as redevelopment opportunities and mixed-use projects begin reshaping one of the city’s most prominent retail destinations. Stretching nearly four kilometres across Bandra, Khar and Santacruz, Linking Road has historically been recognised for its
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde has directed civic officials to prepare an immediate restoration plan for the historic Hutatma Chowk memorial in Fort after opposition corporators raised concerns over the deteriorating condition of the landmark dedicated to the martyrs of the Samyukta Maharashtra movement. The issue was strongly raised during a
The upcoming Mumbai–Thane tunnel is expected to significantly reshape suburban connectivity across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), while also influencing long-term real estate and development patterns. For years, the region’s expansion has pushed outward into Thane, Kalyan, Bhiwandi, Mira–Bhayandar, and surrounding corridors, but transport infrastructure has struggled to keep pace,
The Maharashtra government has sanctioned a comprehensive development plan valued at Rs 4,150.46 crore for Pandharpur, one of the state’s prominent pilgrimage destinations. The decision was finalised during a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai. Fadnavis has directed officials to complete the entire project within 30
BJP MLA Mihir Kotecha has called for a detailed investigation and strict action following yet another safety incident at the Mumbai Metro Line 4 construction site in Mulund West. In a formal letter addressed to MMRDA Commissioner Sanjay Mukherjee, he also renewed his demand for cancelling the contract awarded to
Mumbai’s western suburbs are undergoing a clear shift towards vertical, mixed-use urbanisation, driven by land scarcity, infrastructure upgrades, and evolving planning frameworks across key areas such as Malad, Goregaon, and Kandivali, according to Ruchit Mehta, Partner at Mehta Realty. Mehta notes that the region is moving away from traditional low-rise
Actor Sonali Kulkarni shared a distressing experience after being stuck for nearly five hours in a massive traffic jam on the Mumbai–Pune route, describing the situation as “really bad” and “scary.” She documented the ordeal through a video posted on social media while travelling towards Pune on Thursday night. According
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