Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde has directed officials to commence construction of Phase 1 of the redevelopment of Rajawadi Hospital in Ghatkopar by next week, warning that further delays will not be tolerated. During a site inspection, Tawde highlighted the heavy patient load at the hospital and stressed the urgency of
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority has initiated tunnelling for the ambitious Thane–Borivali Twin Tunnel project, set to become India’s longest urban road tunnel. Once completed, the project is expected to significantly cut travel time between the two suburbs, transforming connectivity across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Currently, the 23-km journey
The standing committee of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has approved a revised budget of Rs 5,051 crore for the Gargai Dam project, despite strong objections from opposition members. The proposal was cleared through a voice vote on Wednesday following intense debates, according to reports. Initially estimated at Rs 3,105
Residents of South Mumbai have launched a citizen-led campaign urging authorities to add a new exit along the Mumbai Coastal Road, citing persistent congestion at the Breach Candy interchange. While the corridor has significantly reduced travel time overall, commuters say bottlenecks near the exit are undermining its benefits. The concern
A large-scale redevelopment of slums spread across 338 acres in the Thane-Belapur industrial belt is set to be undertaken by a private developer, following fresh tenders issued by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation. Around 35,800 slum structures across three sectors have been identified as eligible for rehabilitation under the project.
A major road cave-in at Majiwada Junction in Thane caused severe traffic congestion on Wednesday, disrupting daily commutes for thousands. Officials suspect that a pipeline leak or nearby construction activity may have led to the incident. The damaged stretch has been sealed off for urgent repairs, marking the second such
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has achieved a historic high in property tax collections, recording Rs 7,610.90 crore in the financial year 2025–26. This figure surpasses its revised target of Rs 7,341 crore, marking a new benchmark in the civic body’s revenue performance. For the first time, property tax collections
The Maharashtra government is preparing an ambitious Rs 6,000-crore proposal to strengthen research infrastructure across public universities and state-run institutions, including Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) and the College of Engineering Pune. Modelled on the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA), the proposed initiative—tentatively titled CM-USHA—aims to modernise laboratories and
Western Railway (WR) reported significant growth across freight operations, infrastructure, safety, passenger services, and revenue in the financial year 2025–26. For the fourth consecutive year, WR crossed the 100 million tonnes mark in freight loading, achieving approximately 106 million tonnes. The zone remained a leader in container, fertiliser, and mineral
The much-anticipated April 3 inauguration of Metro Line 9’s first phase between Kashigaon and Dahisar, along with the Phase I launch of Metro Line 2B, the bhoomipujan for the BKC pod taxi project, and the commencement of tunnel-boring machines (TBMs) for the Thane-Borivli tunnel, has been deferred. Sources confirmed that
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