The Government of Maharashtra has approved a major healthcare initiative backed by Rs 3,708 crore in financial assistance from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The decision was cleared by the state cabinet led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, according to IANS. The programme, titled “Strengthening Tertiary Health Care Delivery,
Healthcare infrastructure in Maharashtra is set for a major boost as the upcoming 900-bed Thane District Super-Specialty Hospital enters its final stage of completion. Built on the premises of the historic district hospital, the new facility is expected to become operational within the next three to four months. The project,
Traffic movement at Bandra’s busy Lucky Junction has returned to normal after civic authorities completed repair work following a sudden road cave-in last week. The incident, triggered by a pipeline leak, had caused waterlogging and major disruption in the area. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the problem occurred
The long-pending redevelopment of housing societies occupied by Mathadi workers in Ghansoli has moved forward, with a key decision taken during a general body meeting held recently. The development has brought relief to residents living in ageing and deteriorating buildings in the area. The housing complexes, originally constructed by CIDCO,
A large-scale redevelopment initiative has been proposed for nearly 14,000 hutments located around Gilbert Hill in Andheri West, Mumbai. The project will cover an area exceeding 100 acres, where dense informal settlements have developed over time, raising concerns related to safety, infrastructure gaps, and unregulated growth. Authorities are planning to
A high-value residential transaction in Juhu has highlighted continued strength in Mumbai’s premium housing market, where exclusive configurations and coastal locations continue to attract significant investor interest. The acquisition of a luxury apartment valued at over Rs 20 crore in an under-construction project along the Juhu coastline signals ongoing confidence
Mumbai’s western suburbs have witnessed a notable high-value duplex lease in Andheri (West), highlighting evolving trends in the city’s premium rental housing segment. The transaction is being seen as indicative of changing tenant expectations and more flexible leasing structures in the upper-income housing market. The leased residence is located within
A large-scale affordable housing project has been approved in Borivali West, where an integrated township for low-income families will be developed over 28.84 acres spanning Shimpoli and mainland Gorai. The clearance has been granted by the Maharashtra government, with the project expected to be completed within a three- to four-year
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has confirmed that a Vande Bharat sleeper train connecting Bengaluru and Mumbai has received official approval, marking a significant step toward improving long-distance rail connectivity between the two major cities. The proposed service will operate between KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Ashwini Bhide has urged officials to update Mumbai’s Development Plan to better reflect the needs of evolving economic sectors, including businesses driven by the gig economy and digital services. Speaking at a monthly review meeting with senior civic officials, Bhide stressed the importance of moving
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