Passengers travelling on two key long-distance trains this weekend are likely to face temporary disruptions, as Central Railway has announced short termination of the Netravati Express and Matsyagandha Express at Thane station due to infrastructure enhancement works at Mumbai’s Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT). The railway administration will undertake a special
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has directed that the reconstruction of the Sion East-West Railway flyover be completed by July 15, 2026, while also imposing strict deadlines on road excavation and concretisation works across Mumbai ahead of the monsoon season. The directives were issued by Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide during
Mumbai’s first non-air-conditioned suburban train fitted with automatic doors, introduced as a major commuter safety initiative, remains out of service nearly two months after arriving in the city. The rake, which reached Mumbai on April 13, is currently stationed at the Kurla car shed, with railway authorities yet to announce
Construction of the Arm 1 and Arm 2 flyovers at the busy junction connecting the Ghatkopar-Mankhurd Link Road (GMLR) and the Sion-Panvel Highway has hit a roadblock due to the presence of Tata Power’s high-voltage transmission lines. To resume the stalled infrastructure project, the municipal administration has proposed allocating Rs
The recently inaugurated Mrinaltai Gore flyover extension in Goregaon has come under scrutiny after residents, activists and opposition leaders raised concerns regarding the quality of construction and visible surface defects. While the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has maintained that the structure is safe and corrective work is underway, calls for
For the first time since the launch of Mumbai Metro 3’s Aqua Line, commuters are beginning to experience mobile connectivity across sections of the underground corridor. After months of delays and negotiations, telecom operators Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi) have started activating network services, allowing passengers to make calls, browse
Mumbai’s luxury real estate market has long attracted industrialists, film stars and business leaders. Over the years, India’s cricketing legends have also joined the list of elite homeowners, investing in some of the city’s most sought-after residential addresses. From heritage bungalows in Bandra to ultra-luxury sea-facing residences in Worli, these
A 51-year-old technician from Nalasopara has allegedly lost Rs 29.5 lakh in a housing fraud after being promised a MHADA flat in Dadar, a deal that ultimately left him without either a home or his savings. The Bhoiwada police have registered a cheating case against Anil Arun Mane (35), a
Mumbai’s residential market may be setting new benchmarks, with luxury apartments in neighbourhoods such as Worli and Malabar Hill fetching close to Rs 3 lakh per sq ft, but even residents of these premium developments are not immune to the city’s recurring infrastructure challenges. For nearly a month, Mumbaikars across
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) on Wednesday carried out a demolition drive in Savande village of Bhiwandi taluka, removing structures that officials said had been constructed without the necessary approvals. The action included the demolition of a wuzu (ablution) facility and a tin-sheet structure that was reportedly being
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