A recent audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has exposed significant deficiencies in Maharashtra’s government-run and government-aided student hostels, highlighting poor infrastructure, safety violations, financial irregularities and the continued funding of non-functional hostels. The findings are part of the CAG Report 2024, tabled in the Maharashtra Legislature on
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has started repairing potholes and uneven stretches of roads beneath the metro corridor in Mira-Bhayandar, following complaints of deteriorating road conditions and increasing risks for commuters. The repair work has been initiated on major roads affected by ongoing metro construction activities. Along with
Mumbai’s office market witnessed strong momentum in the first half of 2026, with gross office leasing activity rising 33% year-on-year to 7.3 million sq ft, according to a report by Knight Frank India. The city recorded one of its highest half-yearly leasing volumes, driven by large institutional deals, rising demand
Residents of Mahim have raised concerns over alleged violations by developers, claiming that cement slurry discharged from construction sites is entering stormwater drains (SWDs) and reducing their ability to carry rainwater during the monsoon. They have alleged that the clogged drains are contributing to waterlogging in the area. A resident
A nine-year delay in transferring land reserved for a crematorium in Kurar, Malad (East), has triggered fresh concerns, with demands for an inquiry into the matter reaching Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and BMC Commissioner Ashwini Bhide. The dispute relates to a 1,500-square-metre plot reserved under the Janu Bhoye Nagar
A portion of a dilapidated residential building being demolished in Kalyan West collapsed onto a public road on Sunday afternoon, triggering panic among residents and raising concerns over demolition safety practices. While no injuries or fatalities were reported, the incident has prompted the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) to initiate an
In a significant ruling that could influence the future of redevelopment in Mumbai, the Bombay High Court has reaffirmed its support for the cluster redevelopment of large Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) layouts, holding that integrated redevelopment serves the “larger public interest.” The judgment clears the way for
Citizens’ forum Aamchi Mumbai Aamchi BEST (AMAB) has opposed the Maharashtra government’s proposal to redevelop BEST bus depots through long-term leases to private developers, arguing that the move could affect the future of Mumbai’s public bus transport system. The organisation described the proposal as a threat to the city’s bus
Mumbai has long been known as a city that depends on public transport, yet recent infrastructure investments have increasingly focused on expanding road networks for private vehicles. Several large-scale road projects, including coastal corridors, flyovers, and tunnels, have sparked debate over whether transport planning aligns with the commuting patterns of
The approach road leading to Prabhadevi railway station has been cleared of obstructions, bringing relief to thousands of commuters who use the station daily. The improvement comes after concerns were raised over unsafe pedestrian movement during the ongoing demolition of the old bridge near the station. Until recently, commuters were
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