The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has accelerated its efforts to improve pedestrian infrastructure across Mumbai, floating more than 15 tenders for footpath repairs and upgrades within days of Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide launching the civic body’s ‘Pedestrian First’ campaign. Between August 3 and 7, various ward offices invited bids for
Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik on Friday conducted an inspection of several key infrastructure and development projects across the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) area, reviewing the progress of ongoing works and assessing their implementation on the ground. The inspection tour commenced at the Airoli Natyagruha, where Naik reviewed various
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project has recorded another significant construction milestone with major civil works completed at the upcoming Vadodara bullet train station. The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has completed slab casting at the concourse, track and platform levels, marking progress in the development of one of the
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has agreed with Singapore-based Surbana Jurong Infrastructure to prepare the Vision Document, Master Plan and planning framework for the ambitious Mumbai 3.0 project. The agreement was signed by MMRDA Metropolitan Commissioner Dr Sanjay Mukherjee and Surbana Jurong Chief Executive (South Asia) Avinash Mishra
The Bombay High Court has overturned the Maharashtra cooperation minister’s 2025 order that approved the de-registration of the Hatkesh Udyog Nagar Industrial Premises Co-operative Housing Society in Mira Road, ruling that a developer cannot use alleged irregularities arising from his own actions as grounds to dissolve a society. Justice Sandeep
The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) has stepped up its action against unauthorised constructions and encroachments on its plots across Navi Mumbai. The civic planning authority has carried out a series of demolition drives in areas including Dronagiri, Kamothe, Targhar, the Ulwe access bridge corridor and locations near the
Mumbai’s long-delayed Vidyavihar flyover has entered the final phase of construction, with only the concrete casting of two remaining spans left before the project is completed. Civic officials said the pending work is expected to be finished by August 31, after which the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will carry out
Nearly a year after pigeon feeding was prohibited in public spaces following a Bombay High Court directive, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is planning to restore the appearance of the iconic Dadar Kabutarkhana while ensuring the ban continues to be enforced. The civic body has proposed replacing the opaque tarpaulin
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is gearing up to deploy its second Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM), named ‘Arjuna’, for the Thane-Borivali Twin Tunnel Project, taking another significant step towards constructing India’s longest urban road tunnel. According to sources, Arjuna is expected to be commissioned within the next few
Mumbai could soon see dedicated municipal pet parks as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated the process to include provisions for such spaces in the city’s planning regulations. The BMC General Body recently approved a Notice of Motion seeking amendments to the Development Control and Promotion Regulations (DCPR) 2034
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