The BEST Workers’ Union has raised objections against any proposal to monetise, redevelop or sell land parcels owned by the undertaking, urging Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to reconsider directions issued on the matter during a recent meeting with employee representatives. In a letter submitted to Shinde, union leader
After a prolonged legal battle spanning nearly two decades, the redevelopment of the Century Mills land in Lower Parel has moved closer to reality, with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) receiving a top bid of Rs 1,351 crore from Peddar Realty Ltd for the project. The civic body had floated
Maharashtra Fisheries and Ports Minister Nitesh Rane reviewed the progress of the proposed redevelopment of Sassoon Dock and the ongoing Marol fish market project, while also assessing welfare measures aimed at improving infrastructure and working conditions for Mumbai’s fishing community. The review meeting was held at Mantralaya with officials from
The Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA) has taken a step towards developing an International Convention Centre (ICC) on the city’s eastern waterfront by inviting bids to appoint a consultant for preparing a Detailed Project Report (DPR). The proposed project will feature convention and exhibition facilities along with commercial, hospitality and public
The Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) General Body has approved a series of infrastructure, water supply, sanitation and welfare initiatives while rejecting proposals related to LED streetlight maintenance and financial assistance for Mumbai Metro Line 12. The meeting, which had been adjourned from July 22, was held on Monday at the
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority’s (MMRDA) Orange Gate–Marine Drive underground road tunnel has achieved a significant construction milestone, with excavation crossing approximately 650 metres nearly five months after the start of the main tunnelling phase. The project, regarded as one of India’s deepest and most technically demanding urban road
The proposed 30,000-seat Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Powai has come under fresh scrutiny, with residents questioning whether an environmental clearance (EC) granted in 2022 for a rehabilitation project can be applied to a large commercial development. Concerns have also been raised over the absence of a publicly available Environmental
An RTI inquiry has raised concerns over the lack of a comprehensive construction and demolition (C&D) waste management system in Navi Mumbai, with activists questioning how authorities can act against illegal debris dumping without providing authorised disposal facilities. The issue comes at a time when Navi Mumbai is witnessing rapid
Indian Railways is working on Kavach 5.0, the latest version of its indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system, specifically for Mumbai’s suburban railway network. The upgraded safety technology is expected to enhance train operations, improve reliability and support the city’s high-frequency local train services. Confirming the development, Dr Swapnil Nila,
Cricketer Virat Kohli and actor Anushka Sharma have expanded their luxury real estate portfolio with the purchase of a premium apartment in Mumbai’s Versova. According to property registration documents accessed by Zapkey.com, the couple has acquired a 2,644 sq ft apartment for Rs 18.29 crore in the Godrej Skyshore project
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