Twenty open-space properties owned by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and reserved for gardens, playgrounds and recreational activities are still under the control of private organisations, trusts and other agencies. Their repossession has been delayed as the civic body awaits approval of a revised policy governing adopted open spaces. Spread
Navi Mumbai authorities have begun preparations for the demolition of the remaining sections of the Turbhe flyover, with traffic officials examining alternative routes to minimise congestion during the next phase of work. The traffic department is considering diverting vehicles travelling from Thane towards Vashi through the Nerul LP underpass after
The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has completed construction of a 480-metre-long bridge over the Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad as part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor. Standing approximately 36 metres above the ground, the structure is comparable in height to a 12-storey building and is among the
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday launched ‘Invest Maharashtra’, a dedicated platform aimed at strengthening the state’s position as an investment destination in India and overseas while supporting its goal of achieving a USD 1 trillion economy by 2030. Fadnavis said the state government would coordinate key requirements such
Mumbai Port Authority has declared Jawahar Dweep Marine Oil Terminal a plastic-free facility, making it the first oil terminal in India to eliminate single-use plastics from its operations. The announcement was made on October 2 during the Swachhata Abhiyan 2026 cleanliness programme organised to mark Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary. The
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is preparing to launch a fresh tender worth around ₹6,000 crore for concrete road works across Mumbai, with construction expected to begin in December or January, according to civic officials. The proposed package is being planned as the next phase of the city’s road concretisation
Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) is preparing to invest around Rs 2,000 crore in airside infrastructure over the coming years to increase the airport’s peak-hour handling capacity from about 46 to as many as 55 aircraft movements per hour. The proposed improvements are aimed at streamlining aircraft movement, reducing delays
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has introduced e-Punarvasan, a digital platform designed to streamline rehabilitation and resettlement, with 94 eligible project-affected families from Garib Nagar in Bandra receiving possession letters through the new system. Launched on October 1, the platform was presented by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
The much-anticipated Vande Bharat Sleeper service connecting Bengaluru and Mumbai could begin operations on October 10 or 11, subject to the Railway Board’s final notification. The proposed overnight train will link Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal (SMVT) Bengaluru with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) in Mumbai. The service is expected to
Mumbai commuters could see shorter waiting times on suburban railway platforms if Kavach 5.0 is introduced as planned on the Mumbai Central–Virar section by December 2026. The next-generation train protection system is being developed specifically for high-frequency suburban operations. Unlike Kavach 4.0, which primarily focuses on train protection, the newer
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