Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has outlined plans to cut travel time between Mumbai and Bengaluru to five hours through a new high-speed highway corridor. Speaking at the ‘Festival of Thinkers’ lecture series in Pune, Gadkari said modern road infrastructure is central to India’s economic growth and
A 150 to 200-year-old structure has been identified in Navi Mumbai’s Khairane-Mahape MIDC area, raising concerns over its preservation and the need to establish its historical significance. The two-room structure was inspected by Archaeology Department officials after Sanket Narayan Doke, president of Navi Mumbai Vikas Adhishthan, alerted the authorities. During
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) inspected pedestrian infrastructure and footpaths in Prabhadevi and Chembur as part of its ‘Pedestrian First’ campaign. Additional Municipal Commissioner (City) Prajakta Verma-Lavangare inspected Prabhadevi railway station, the proposed Foot Over Bridge (FOB) and surrounding areas. Discussions with officials covered the proposed FOB, station access points,
The Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) has started upgrading six existing EMU carsheds across Mumbai’s Central and Western Railway networks to prepare for 238 new AC local trains, scheduled to enter service in phases from 2027. The combined upgrade cost is estimated at Rs 199 crore, with the work targeted
Mumbai’s Mahul housing complex, often criticised over its environmental conditions, is set for a civic overhaul as the BMC prepares a master plan for the 3,800 project-affected persons (PAPs) still living there. The move aims to improve basic amenities, maintenance and security, but questions remain over whether civic upgrades can
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 Fisheries and Ports Minister Nitesh Rane has directed officials to accelerate the proposed Silla Aquarium and Sea Lion Entertainment Centre in Panvel, with the administration aiming to hold the project’s groundbreaking ceremony before Diwali. Rane chaired a review meeting at Mantralaya on Monday to assess the progress of the
The reopening of Mumbai’s monorail service is likely to be further delayed as the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) continues to work on a comprehensive emergency evacuation plan for passengers stranded on an elevated train. The delay comes months after nearly 600 passengers were rescued from a monorail train
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,
Chandivali residents staged an unusual protest on Sunday, performing a ‘Sadbuddhi Havan’ in an appeal for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to act on the long-delayed construction of a proposed 700-metre road connecting JVLR with Chandivali Farm Road. Residents of Synchronicity CHSL organised the ritual, describing it as an attempt
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