Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray on Wednesday raised concerns over alleged irregularities in mangrove replantation linked to the Versova–Bhayandar Coastal Road project, calling for an immediate stop to mangrove cutting in north Mumbai, PTI reported. Speaking in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, Thackeray demanded greater transparency in the compensatory afforestation
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has called for greater use of municipal waste in road construction, highlighting it as a sustainable alternative that can significantly reduce dependence on natural resources. The initiative forms part of a broader push towards eco-friendly infrastructure development across India. Speaking at the 14th Annual Convocation Ceremony
The proposed Mumbai Water Metro project has gained momentum after Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis directed officials to expedite its implementation across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The initiative aims to strengthen water-based passenger transport and ease pressure on the city’s congested road and rail networks. During a high-level review meeting at
The Government of Maharashtra is undertaking large-scale redevelopment projects spanning nearly 1,000 acres across Mumbai, aimed at improving urban living conditions and housing quality, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said. The initiative focuses on revamping ageing residential clusters such as Abhyuday Nagar, Adarsh Nagar, Motilal Nagar, Punjabi Sindhi Colony, GTB Nagar,
The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) is accelerating six cluster redevelopment projects in Mumbai, with the state government working to streamline approvals and resolve delays, Housing Minister Shambhuraj Desai informed the Legislative Council. Desai said that recent amendments to redevelopment regulations have helped simplify procedures and attract private
Amid opposition claims of a financial crunch at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the Government of Maharashtra has stated that there is no immediate crisis and has assured that pending funds will be released in a phased manner. Responding to a question raised in the Legislative Council by Sunil Shinde,
Suresh Mhatre has outlined several initiatives aimed at improving railway connectivity and passenger facilities in the Bhiwandi region, including progress on the proposed Kalyan–Murbad railway line. Addressing a press conference, the MP said land acquisition for the project is expected to cost around Rs 1,400 crore. According to him, Ashwini
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
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