Mumbai’s iconic Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari (Film City) in Goregaon is set for a major transformation, with the Maharashtra government moving ahead with plans to modernise the 521-acre filmmaking hub and strengthen the state’s film and entertainment ecosystem. On Wednesday, Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari Managing Director Swati Mhase-Patil submitted a draft master
Construction of the Kasheli Depot, the key operations and maintenance hub for Mumbai Metro Line 5, has reached 23% physical completion, marking another milestone in the development of the 32-km Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan-Ulhasnagar Metro corridor. Located near the Kasheli Toll Plaza, the depot is being developed to serve as the technical backbone
The Maharashtra government’s proposed “Mumbai 4.0” vision is triggering strong investor interest in the Vasai-Virar-Palghar region, with land prices in several locations doubling or even tripling over the past two years amid expectations of large-scale infrastructure-led development. While work on the Mumbai 3.0 region around the upcoming Navi Mumbai International
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project has achieved another major construction milestone, with 209 km of track bed completed and 190 km of overhead electrification (OHE) masts installed, the Centre informed Parliament on Wednesday. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said significant progress has also
A citizens’ group in Navi Mumbai has urged the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) to undertake large-scale rainwater conservation projects, including the revival of the historic Belapur Hill lake and construction of new reservoirs, to strengthen the city’s long-term water security. Sajag Nagrik Manch submitted a representation to NMMC Municipal
The Bombay High Court has directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to undertake an extensive cleanliness drive at a natural pond in Sector 7, Charkop, Kandivali West, after expressing concern over the large-scale accumulation of garbage and encroachments affecting the water body. A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Ravindra
After facing criticism over technical flaws and planning issues in several major infrastructure projects, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to strengthen monitoring mechanisms for upcoming bridges, flyovers and tunnel projects in Mumbai. The civic body has placed a proposal before the Standing Committee seeking approval to appoint a
The Bombay High Court has raised concerns over alleged political interference in action against illegal constructions in Navi Mumbai and questioned how external pressure could obstruct demolition drives conducted by civic authorities. During the hearing of a contempt petition related to more than 4,000 unauthorised buildings in Navi Mumbai, the
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has achieved a key construction milestone on the Elevated Eastern Freeway Extension (EFE) project by successfully installing two massive trusses of the Segment Launcher on the Eastern Express Highway in Mumbai. The installation marks the beginning of the next phase of viaduct construction
The Maharashtra government has amended the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Rules, 1961, introducing key changes to the redevelopment process for cooperative housing societies. The revised rules, notified on June 18, now allow society members to attend Special General Body Meetings (SGBMs) for redevelopment through video conferencing. However, while the presence of
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