A nine-year delay in transferring land reserved for a crematorium in Kurar, Malad (East), has triggered fresh concerns, with demands for an inquiry into the matter reaching Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and BMC Commissioner Ashwini Bhide. The dispute relates to a 1,500-square-metre plot reserved under the Janu Bhoye Nagar
A portion of a dilapidated residential building being demolished in Kalyan West collapsed onto a public road on Sunday afternoon, triggering panic among residents and raising concerns over demolition safety practices. While no injuries or fatalities were reported, the incident has prompted the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) to initiate an
In a significant ruling that could influence the future of redevelopment in Mumbai, the Bombay High Court has reaffirmed its support for the cluster redevelopment of large Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) layouts, holding that integrated redevelopment serves the “larger public interest.” The judgment clears the way for
Citizens’ forum Aamchi Mumbai Aamchi BEST (AMAB) has opposed the Maharashtra government’s proposal to redevelop BEST bus depots through long-term leases to private developers, arguing that the move could affect the future of Mumbai’s public bus transport system. The organisation described the proposal as a threat to the city’s bus
Mumbai has long been known as a city that depends on public transport, yet recent infrastructure investments have increasingly focused on expanding road networks for private vehicles. Several large-scale road projects, including coastal corridors, flyovers, and tunnels, have sparked debate over whether transport planning aligns with the commuting patterns of
The approach road leading to Prabhadevi railway station has been cleared of obstructions, bringing relief to thousands of commuters who use the station daily. The improvement comes after concerns were raised over unsafe pedestrian movement during the ongoing demolition of the old bridge near the station. Until recently, commuters were
Videos showing waterlogged graves and mourners sheltering under umbrellas beneath a leaking canopy at the Narialwadi Muslim Cemetery in Mazgaon have sparked concern over the condition of one of Mumbai’s largest burial grounds. Following the public outcry, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has approved Rs 1 crore for renovation works
The Standing Committee of the Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) has approved a revised budget of Rs 5,042.10 crore for the financial year 2026-27, raising the overall outlay by Rs 189 crore to strengthen infrastructure, environmental conservation and local development projects. The revised budget will now be placed before the General
Thane has steadily transformed from a suburban extension of Mumbai into one of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region’s (MMR) most sought-after residential markets. Backed by expanding infrastructure, improved connectivity and a well-developed social ecosystem, the city today attracts first-time homebuyers, families and investors across a wide range of budgets. The city’s
The Maharashtra government has cleared a major legal obstacle in the redevelopment of cessed (turban) buildings in South Mumbai by passing the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The legislation, introduced by Housing Minister Shambhuraj Desai in the Legislative Council, has now been approved by both Houses of
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