The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has cleared a proposal to establish an independent coastal committee to oversee the conservation, protection, management and sustainable development of Mumbai’s coastline. The proposal was approved during the civic body’s general body meeting on Friday after receiving support from corporators across political parties. The House
Mumbai’s luxury residential market is witnessing sustained momentum, with 1,499 homes priced above Rs 5 crore registered during Q1 FY27, generating transactions worth Rs 14,903 crore, according to Lighthouse Luxury’s latest report. The city recorded nearly 16 luxury home transactions every day between April and June, with the average ticket
Fishermen affected by Mumbai’s Versova-Bandra Sea Link project will receive compensation within two months of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) submitting its report, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Thursday. Shinde announced during an online meeting with officials to review issues concerning fishing communities impacted by
Kalyan Lok Sabha MP Dr Shrikant Shinde has called on the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to accelerate the implementation of the proposed double-decker Ranjnoli-Kalyan-Shilphata transport corridor, aimed at reducing traffic congestion along one of Thane district’s busiest routes. The approximately 21-km corridor, stretching from Ranjnoli in Bhiwandi to
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on August 18 said Mumbai and Navi Mumbai have emerged as critical nodes in India’s digital infrastructure, with Maharashtra accounting for 65% of the country’s data centre capacity. Speaking at the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) National Convention 2026 in Mumbai, Fadnavis said the state
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has criticised the Maharashtra government following a construction-related incident near a school van during work on Metro Line 9 in Mira Road. He demanded a third-party safety audit of all ongoing Metro projects across Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The incident reportedly
Mumbai’s redevelopment story is increasingly moving beyond replacing ageing buildings. For B-Right Real Estate Group, the focus is on creating better-designed neighbourhoods, stronger communities and financially sustainable projects as part of its long-term Vision 2033. The Mumbai-based developer plans to add 4.7 million sq. ft. to its development portfolio by
Maharashtra Minister of State for Housing Dr Pankaj Bhoyar has instructed officials to take prompt action on long-standing housing, redevelopment and infrastructure-related concerns raised by residents of Aramnagar in Versova. A review meeting was held at Mantralaya to assess the issues affecting residents of the locality. Discussions covered civic infrastructure,
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has highlighted the long-term durability of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, saying the road remains pothole-free nearly three decades after its construction. “I built the Mumbai-Pune Expressway 27 years ago. It’s still pothole-free, but nobody writes about it. However, when (a structure) at the
Vasai-Virar’s deteriorating road conditions have triggered a political protest, with BJP MP Dr Hemant Savara and Nalasopara MLA Rajan Naik taking to the streets to demand immediate repairs to pothole-ridden roads across the city. Heavy rainfall in the region has worsened road conditions, leaving several stretches covered with potholes and
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