A growing wave of unauthorised multi-storey shanties across Mumbai—particularly in Govandi, Kurla and Bandra East—has exposed a serious pattern of illegal vertical construction. What were once low-rise informal settlements are rapidly transforming into 5–7 storey structures, far exceeding permitted limits and raising significant safety and planning concerns for civic authorities.
Central Railway has cleared 45 encroachments in Mumbai’s Wadi Bunder area, paving the way for faster execution of a proposed maintenance depot for Vande Bharat trains. The action was carried out after obtaining necessary court approvals, with officials confirming that due legal procedures were followed and the process was coordinated
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) continues to strengthen its position as one of India’s most dynamic real estate markets in 2026. While Mumbai city remains a premium investment destination, surrounding growth corridors such as Thane, Navi Mumbai, Panvel, Kanjurmarg, and Goregaon are rapidly emerging as preferred choices for both homebuyers
BJP MLA Mihir Kotecha has called for a detailed investigation and strict action following yet another safety incident at the Mumbai Metro Line 4 construction site in Mulund West. In a formal letter addressed to MMRDA Commissioner Sanjay Mukherjee, he also renewed his demand for cancelling the contract awarded to
After years of setbacks, the redevelopment of the Panvel bus depot is finally set to enter the execution stage, with full-scale construction expected to commence in September, officials confirmed. The project, which has faced prolonged delays due to administrative clearances, technical challenges, and procedural bottlenecks, has now gained momentum as
A proposed driverless transit system linking Noida International Airport with the upcoming Film City has gained fresh momentum, following progress on a similar automated mobility concept in Mumbai. Urban transport experts believe the western city’s pilot project could influence how emerging economic hubs in northern India tackle last-mile connectivity. Mumbai
The restart of services on Mumbai’s suspended monorail corridor is likely to be delayed further, as a critical round of safety validation is yet to begin. The setback prolongs uncertainty for commuters and raises fresh concerns about the dependability of specialised transit systems in the city. Authorities had earlier indicated
Mumbai’s Metro Line 6 project has reached an important construction milestone with the successful installation of three girders over the Western Railway corridor. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) completed the high-risk operation 30 minutes ahead of schedule, reflecting careful planning and coordinated execution. The task was carried out
A proposal to significantly expand the DPS Flamingo Lake Conservation Reserve in Navi Mumbai is awaiting final approval from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The plan seeks to increase the protected area from 12 hectares to nearly 36 hectares, strengthening conservation efforts around one of the region’s key ecological zones. The
The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has called for immediate action against a redevelopment project in Vashi, Navi Mumbai, after a second fatal workplace accident occurred at the same high-rise construction site within two months. The latest incident took place on Tuesday evening when a 29-year-old labourer died after falling from
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