The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has carried out a demolition drive against unauthorised constructions in the Belapur division, intensifying its enforcement efforts to curb illegal development across the city. The action was undertaken following directions from Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde and was supervised by Additional Commissioner (2) Dr
Actor Soha Ali Khan has once again drawn attention to the poor state of pedestrian infrastructure in Mumbai, flagging serious safety concerns over damaged and neglected sidewalks. During an evening walk, the actor encountered a severely broken stretch of pavement, prompting her to describe Mumbai’s footpaths as “death traps”. Sharing
Large parts of Mumbai are set to experience water supply disruptions this week as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) undertakes urgent repair work and major infrastructure upgrades. While several neighbourhoods in Bandra will face a complete shutdown on Tuesday, selected areas in the M East and M West wards will
The order concerns 154 connected complaints filed by allottees against Supreme Construction and Developers Pvt Ltd and related parties
The proposal for a Bengaluru–Pune–Mumbai high-speed rail corridor has gained renewed momentum, following coordinated efforts by senior leaders from Karnataka and a positive response from the Union government. The development comes in the backdrop of the Union Budget’s announcement of seven high-speed rail corridors across the country, which has opened
As India increases investments in large-scale public and institutional infrastructure, Swadeshi Civil Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. (SCIPL) continues its involvement in the sector, approaching five decades of operations. Founded in 1977, the company has been engaged in public infrastructure development across India, with its work characterised by long-term leadership continuity, an
The Union Budget 2026–27 has drawn mixed reactions from India’s real estate industry, with experts largely describing it as a budget of continuity rather than stimulus. While homebuyers and developers had hoped for fresh tax reliefs or sector-specific incentives, the government chose to maintain existing frameworks, signalling confidence in the
Mumbai’s residential real estate market witnessed a sharp decline in studio apartment launches in 2025, with only 790 units introduced across the city, the lowest annual figure in at least five years, according to the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA). Studio apartments accounted for a mere 2% of the
The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (Mhada) has announced the redevelopment of four unsafe transit buildings in Mumbai’s Sion Pratiksha Nagar, bringing relief to residents who have been waiting for years for a concrete solution. The decision follows repeated concerns raised by occupants about the deteriorating condition of the
Work on Mumbai’s ambitious Goregaon–Mulund Link Road (GMLR) project is entering a critical phase, with tunnelling preparations and flyover construction progressing in parallel. Civic officials have confirmed that the process of lowering the massive tunnel boring machines (TBMs) into the launching shaft will begin in March, marking a major milestone
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