A long-neglected mortuary at St. George Hospital in South Mumbai has been transformed into a state-of-the-art post-mortem centre through a citizen-driven initiative supported by local elected representatives. The upgraded facility, which is now fully operational, features modern infrastructure, a 24-body cold storage system and a dedicated viewing gallery for medical
In a major infrastructure upgrade aimed at easing commuter pressure, a new foot overbridge (FOB) has been opened at Mulund railway station on Mumbai’s Central Railway line. The facility, constructed by the Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC), is expected to significantly improve passenger movement, reduce congestion on existing bridges and
The Maharashtra government is preparing to cancel the existing tender for the proposed new Bombay High Court complex in Bandra East after prolonged delays in finalising the project’s architectural design. The Rs 4,217-crore project has remained stalled despite the opening of bids nearly seven months ago, with the High Court’s
As infrastructure development reshapes Navi Mumbai’s growth map, Dhansar is increasingly drawing attention from both homebuyers and investors. Once considered a peripheral location, the micro-market is now benefiting from improved connectivity, expanding residential options and growing interest from end-users seeking long-term value. Over the past few years, the dynamics of
Following progress on the proposed cluster redevelopment of Kamathipura, the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (Mhada) is now preparing plans for another major urban renewal project in South Mumbai, this time targeting the Umerkhadi locality in Dongri. According to a draft redevelopment proposal currently under consideration, the project will
A section of an infrastructure project in Bandra East has drawn official scrutiny after a case was registered against a crane operator, following allegations that a heavy vehicle obstructed a carriageway close to completion and readying for public use. The incident led to the filing of a First Information Report
With the monsoon approaching, Mumbai commuters are set to face extended congestion as three key infrastructure projects—the Vidyavihar Railway Overbridge (ROB), the Sion East-West Connector, and the Mahalaxmi East-West Connector—have once again missed their scheduled completion timelines. The repeated delays are expected to intensify pressure on already overburdened traffic corridors
Mumbai has moved forward with one of its largest slum redevelopment initiatives, with the rollout of a 100-acre cluster redevelopment project in Andheri West. Located around the Gilbert Hill area, the project is the first to be implemented under Maharashtra’s newly introduced cluster redevelopment policy and is expected to reshape
In an effort to reduce congestion and encourage sustainable commuting, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority has launched a new initiative in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), designating every Friday as a public transport-focused day for employees and office-goers. Announced around World Environment Day, the programme encourages commuters working in
Opposition to the proposed Third Mumbai project in Raigad district gained momentum on Sunday as farmers, activists and local representatives voiced concerns over land acquisition and compensation provisions linked to the large-scale urban development initiative. Addressing a gathering organised by the MMRDA KSC Navnagar (Third Mumbai) Virodhi Samiti, social reformer
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