The Maharashtra government is preparing to develop four ports along the Konkan coastline, aiming to generate substantial revenue by shifting towards a model in which the state owns and operates port facilities, Ports Minister Nitesh Rane said on Thursday. The Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) is currently preparing the proposal, under
Mumbai’s long-pending slum rehabilitation projects on approximately 437 acres of privately owned trust land could soon move forward, with the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) preparing to issue fresh notices to the concerned landowners. Redevelopment across these areas has remained stalled for years because several private trusts and landholders have not
Mumbai’s expanding data-centre sector and Maharashtra’s increasing electricity consumption have brought the proposed Jaitapur nuclear power project in Ratnagiri back into focus. With a planned capacity of 9.9 gigawatts (GW), the project could generate more than three times Greater Mumbai’s annual electricity requirement. However, commercial negotiations, regulatory approvals and concerns
The Bombay High Court has constituted a task force to determine appropriate compensation for fishing communities affected by the construction of Thane Creek Bridge-III (TCB-III). The court has also questioned a report prepared by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), stating that it lacked a scientific framework and objective
Mumbai’s Dharavi Road Overbridge, popularly known as the Sion Hospital Bridge, is expected to close for demolition after Diwali 2026. The move will facilitate the construction of the fifth and sixth railway lines between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Kurla, aimed at improving capacity on Mumbai’s busy suburban railway
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has directed officials to prepare a rehabilitation plan within a month for eligible families living in settlements on land acquired by the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO). The move follows a demolition drive in Belpada, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, which affected 24 families and was
The Maharashtra government has approved Metro Line 12A, an 18.40-km elevated corridor connecting Manpada-Katai Naka to Taloja via Kalyan Phata. Valued at Rs 13,856.37 crore, the project has been given a three-and-a-half-year completion deadline and is expected to strengthen connectivity between Kalyan-Dombivli and Navi Mumbai. The Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure,
Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has unveiled artistic impressions of its proposed Terminal 1 (T1) redevelopment, showcasing plans for a modern facility designed to improve passenger comfort, operational efficiency and connectivity while incorporating elements of the city’s cultural identity. According to an airport spokesperson, the visuals were presented
Excavation for the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road (GMLR) project in Mumbai has progressed by 183 metres in the first tunnel beneath Sanjay Gandhi National Park, marking a key milestone in the construction of the underground corridor, according to an official statement. The work has been undertaken by the first tunnel boring
Nearly 100 trees removed from Charkop, Sector 8, in Kandivali West for Mumbai’s Coastal Road North project will be replanted within the neighbourhood instead of being relocated outside the city. The trees, currently being kept at Powai, will be brought back following efforts by local residents, environmental activist Mili Shetty
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