A “musical road” introduced on Mumbai’s Coastal Road has drawn criticism from residents, who argue that civic authorities are funding novelty projects while unresolved infrastructure issues persist under the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. The 500-metre stretch uses specially grooved asphalt designed to play Jai Ho when vehicles travel at around 80
Families set to be displaced under the Elphinstone redevelopment project have voiced concerns about loss of income and the terms of rehabilitation, arguing that while they are being allotted larger homes, their means of livelihood are at risk. However, Additional Collector Shivaji Davbhat has maintained that the rehabilitation package offers
Following the February 14 slab collapse in Mulund, residents across Mumbai have been closely monitoring under-construction metro corridors, reporting possible defects to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). Officials confirmed that the authority has been addressing numerous complaints on social media, with citizens sharing images and videos of potential
Responding to recent observations by the Chief Justice of India questioning the effectiveness of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, Adv. Shirish V. Deshpande has said the remarks should be treated as a wake-up call rather than a call for abolition. The Supreme Court bench reportedly noted that
Plans to develop a vast underground sports and parking complex beneath the Mahalaxmi Racecourse have moved into a crucial phase, with designers detailing a flood-control mechanism aimed at protecting one of Mumbai’s most waterlogging-prone zones. At the heart of the proposal is a continuous, ravine-like drainage and water-treatment channel planned
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani on Sunday assured residents that the gardens along the Coastal Road will be ready within three seasons. The commitment came during a citizen dialogue at Priyadarshini Park, organised by the Susieben Shah Initiative and the South Mumbai Residents’ Association. The assurance followed concerns raised
Navi Mumbai International Airport has rolled out the DigiYatra facility at its terminal, nearly two months after commencing commercial flight operations. With this step, the airport has joined the Civil Aviation Ministry’s nationwide DigiYatra expansion programme along with five other airports, the private operator said in a statement on Friday.
Amid rising redevelopment activity in land-starved Mumbai, Lodha Developers Ltd has signed a joint development agreement to redevelop nearly 10.26 acres in the Parel-Sewree corridor. The company has partnered with Sahana Properties and Resorts Pvt Ltd and Sahana Builders and Developers Pvt Ltd for the proposed project. The agreement, registered
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation conducted a large-scale anti-encroachment drive in the early hours of Friday in Mahavir Nagar, Kandivali (West), clearing 65 unauthorised structures and illegal hawkers. The action was aimed at reducing congestion and reclaiming public spaces for residents. The operation was carried out by the civic body’s R
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority is considering the addition of a sixth station along a partially cleared segment of Metro Line 2B to strengthen ridership and enhance neighbourhood access. The proposal emerged after a reassessment of projected passenger numbers and field evaluations revealed connectivity gaps affecting commuters on this
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