Around 850 to 900 winners of the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) Mumbai lottery have reportedly returned their allotted homes, raising questions about the affordability of the scheme despite strong demand for subsidised housing in the city. MHADA had conducted a lottery for 2,640 homes on August 6
The Bombay High Court has halted further demolition action by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) against alleged unauthorised constructions at Rustomjee Crown in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, providing interim relief to affected residents. The civic body had issued notices in August to owners of 151 flats over alleged construction violations and subsequently
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has stepped up enforcement against commercial establishments in Mumbai that have failed to display mandatory Marathi signboards, with five-star hotels and major corporate offices now coming under increased scrutiny. The directive was issued during a special meeting of the BMC’s law committee chaired by Diksha
The reconstruction of Mumbai’s 112-year-old Sion Bridge near Sion railway station is being accelerated, with Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde setting a target of September 30, 2026, for completion of the long-awaited project. Tawde inspected the ongoing construction work and directed officials to expedite the remaining activities while maintaining high-quality finishing.
Mahim Koliwada, one of Mumbai’s oldest Koli settlements, is facing growing concerns over redevelopment and land rights as residents fear that the traditional fishing village could come under pressure from developers amid changing coastal regulations and the absence of dedicated development rules for Koliwadas. The Koli community has lived in
India is emerging as one of the world’s strongest growth stories, with Maharashtra and Mumbai playing a leading role in the country’s economic transformation, Adani Enterprises Director Pranav Adani said on Thursday. Speaking at the NAREDCO Maharashtra Real Estate & Infrastructure Investors’ Summit 2026 in Mumbai, Adani highlighted Maharashtra’s contribution
Mumbai’s proposed ring-road network is set to expand with two additional corridors spanning approximately 307 km, taking the planned system to nine ring roads and strengthening orbital connectivity between South Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Bhiwandi and the northern suburbs, according to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). The proposed
The Maharashtra government is preparing a time-bound roadmap to accelerate the development of an Innovation City near Navi Mumbai International Airport, a proposed 300-acre project being developed in partnership with the Tata Group and backed by a planned investment of USD 11 billion, a senior state official said on Thursday.
With redevelopment and rehabilitation issues continuing to trouble residents across Mumbai, Maharashtra Legislative Council Deputy Chairman Sachin Ahir on September 2nd, Wednesday, reviewed a series of long-pending matters before the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA), including the BDD chawl redevelopment project. The meeting at Vidhan Bhavan focused on
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has ordered the immediate closure and evacuation of Orchid City Centre Mall on Bellasis Road in Mumbai Central, following a Supreme Court directive issued on August 25, with occupants barred from entering or using the fire-damaged premises until structural repairs and mandatory fire-safety requirements are
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