The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) on Monday presented a Rs 6,221-crore budget for the financial year 2026–27, emphasising revenue growth without imposing additional taxes, while prioritising infrastructure upgrades, traffic management and improved water supply. Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao outlined the financial plan, which includes a revenue expenditure of Rs 3,818.17
Mumbai’s real estate sector has delivered a strong performance over the past year and is expected to stay resilient, with a noticeable shift towards quality-driven demand, according to Vijay Wadhwa and Navin Makhija of The Wadhwa Group. Speaking to ETRealty, Makhija noted that while overall housing demand continues to remain
The ongoing mobile network blackout along Mumbai’s underground Metro Line 3 has intensified, with Reliance Jio approaching the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) to seek permission for installing neutral telecom infrastructure across the corridor. In its communication, Jio has requested right-of-way access to deploy a shared telecom system that
The Government of Maharashtra has granted in-principle approval to a proposed four-lane highway connecting Nerul and Shirur, paving the way for a new alternative route between Mumbai and Pune. The decision, cleared by the state cabinet’s infrastructure committee, is expected to ease mounting traffic pressure on existing routes. The new
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has declined a proposal seeking approval for an additional Rs 7.9 crore in cost escalation for the Goregaon flyover extension project. The proposal was discussed during the standing committee meeting earlier this week. The extension involves the Mrinaltai Gore Flyover along SV Road, between Ram
Commuters between Thane and Navi Mumbai may soon enjoy a faster, more direct journey as the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has cleared a Rs 723.42 crore project to connect Kopri in Thane with Airoli and Digha in Navi Mumbai. Currently, daily travel along this corridor is hampered not
Geetha Ajit Pillai, Chief General Manager of Transport and Airport at the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO), has emerged as a pivotal force behind Navi Mumbai’s transformative infrastructure growth. Recognized for her leadership and strategic vision, she has overseen landmark projects ranging from the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA)
Residents across Mumbai have raised a range of civic concerns—from overcrowded metro trains to pothole-ridden roads, noise pollution and rodent infestation—as part of a weekly initiative that connects citizens with authorities. One of the key complaints comes from daily commuters on the Mumbai Metro Line 1, who continue to face
Policing in Mumbai is set for a significant upgrade, with plans to add four new police stations and 1,448 personnel to address the challenges posed by the city’s growing population. The move will increase the total number of police stations from 92 to 96, aiming to enhance response time and
Large portions of Mahim Beach remain in darkness after sunset due to several non-functional streetlights, according to local activists. The issue has sparked concerns over public safety, particularly for residents and visitors who frequent the stretch in the evenings. Social worker Syed M. Ismail has urged both the BEST electricity
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