Mumbai’s rapid redevelopment and the proposed expansion of Third Mumbai are transforming the region at an unprecedented pace. However, the growth of high-rises, transport networks, airports and commercial hubs is also placing forests, rivers, mangroves and other natural ecosystems under increasing pressure. As cities expand, the focus often remains on
Businessman Ravi Kishorilal Jhunjhunwala and his wife Sarita R Jhunjhunwala have purchased a luxury apartment in Mumbai’s Juhu for Rs 113.42 crore, according to property registration data sourced from Zapkey. The transaction was registered on August 24, 2026, and involves a 9,863-square-foot (916.29 sq metre) apartment at Lodha Avalon on
Central Railway has extended the traffic and power block at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) until September 5, 2026, as redevelopment work continues on Platforms 16 and 17. The extended block will result in select Mail and Express trains being short-terminated at Dadar and Thane. The railway administration has advised
Western Railway (WR), the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) are exploring the construction of a new 12-metre-wide foot overbridge (FOB) at Prabhadevi railway station to manage increasing pedestrian congestion. The proposed bridge is being considered on the down or Borivali side of the
A section of the elevated viaduct on Mumbai Metro 7A could require modification or partial reconstruction if aviation authorities do not approve the additional height needed for installing the overhead electrification (OHE) system, potentially putting civil works worth more than Rs 260 crore at risk. The issue has emerged after
The citizens’ group ‘Aamchi Mumbai Aamchi BEST’ will stage a protest outside the Mumbai Municipal Corporation headquarters on Thursday, August 27, opposing the proposed redevelopment of 22 BEST depots under a public-private partnership (PPP) model. The organisation has objected to the proposed transfer of BEST depot land to private developers
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has made the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) a respondent in a case concerning alleged waste dumping and mangrove destruction in the Diva-Mumbra creek area. The order, passed on August 21, came on a petition filed by environmental organisation Vanashakti, which has alleged damage to nearly
The Bombay High Court has permitted a developer to pursue a refund of stamp duty paid on a property transaction that ultimately did not materialise, offering important clarity on the financial consequences of failed real estate deals. Stamp duty is a significant expense associated with property purchases, transfers and agreements.
Panvel is rapidly emerging as a major residential and mixed-use growth hub in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), moving beyond its earlier image as a peripheral housing market. Its location between Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune and the Konkan region, along with improving transport infrastructure, has increased its appeal among developers,
A large section of a crane collapsed at an under-construction building site in Sai Nagar, Kandivali West, Mumbai, on Wednesday, damaging a motorcycle and triggering a response from the fire brigade and police. The incident occurred when part of the construction equipment suddenly fell at the site. Emergency teams were
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