Thane’s ambitious cluster redevelopment programme is facing growing criticism from urban planners, environmentalists and political groups, who fear that allowing Floor Space Index (FSI) of up to 12 could put additional pressure on the city’s already strained civic infrastructure. The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) and Maharashtra government are currently progressing
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has directed authorities to increase funding for government schools in Thane district fourfold, with a larger share of District Planning funds now set to be used for infrastructure improvements and educational technology. The decision was taken during a pre-cabinet review meeting with education officials
One lane of the Railway Over Bridge near MSEB Colony and the Gas Turbine Power Station (GTPS) in Dronagiri, Navi Mumbai, has been shut temporarily to allow structural repair work. The closure will remain in place from August 21 to October 31, 2026. The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO)
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has decided to withdraw the 10% water cut across the city from September 4, following a substantial improvement in water storage at Morbe Dam. The reservoir, which supplies drinking water to Navi Mumbai, is currently around 93% full. Mayor Sujata Patil announced the decision
Mumbai’s rapid redevelopment and the proposed expansion of Third Mumbai are transforming the region at an unprecedented pace. However, the growth of high-rises, transport networks, airports and commercial hubs is also placing forests, rivers, mangroves and other natural ecosystems under increasing pressure. As cities expand, the focus often remains on
Businessman Ravi Kishorilal Jhunjhunwala and his wife Sarita R Jhunjhunwala have purchased a luxury apartment in Mumbai’s Juhu for Rs 113.42 crore, according to property registration data sourced from Zapkey. The transaction was registered on August 24, 2026, and involves a 9,863-square-foot (916.29 sq metre) apartment at Lodha Avalon on
Central Railway has extended the traffic and power block at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) until September 5, 2026, as redevelopment work continues on Platforms 16 and 17. The extended block will result in select Mail and Express trains being short-terminated at Dadar and Thane. The railway administration has advised
Western Railway (WR), the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) are exploring the construction of a new 12-metre-wide foot overbridge (FOB) at Prabhadevi railway station to manage increasing pedestrian congestion. The proposed bridge is being considered on the down or Borivali side of the
A section of the elevated viaduct on Mumbai Metro 7A could require modification or partial reconstruction if aviation authorities do not approve the additional height needed for installing the overhead electrification (OHE) system, potentially putting civil works worth more than Rs 260 crore at risk. The issue has emerged after
The citizens’ group ‘Aamchi Mumbai Aamchi BEST’ will stage a protest outside the Mumbai Municipal Corporation headquarters on Thursday, August 27, opposing the proposed redevelopment of 22 BEST depots under a public-private partnership (PPP) model. The organisation has objected to the proposed transfer of BEST depot land to private developers
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