Mumbai bid farewell to the final span of the century-old Elphinstone Bridge on Sunday, as demolition cleared the way for a modern double-deck connector. Yet, even as the physical structure disappears, efforts have ensured that key elements of its legacy will endure. The bridge’s historic plaques are set to be
A portion of Khotachiwadi, a 200-year-old heritage village in South Mumbai, has undergone a major transformation with the demolition of the Khanderao Block, also known as Khanderao Chawl. The structure, which once accommodated staff of affluent bungalow owners in the area, is among several buildings in Khotachiwadi Lane that have
The long-pending redevelopment of ageing LIC-owned buildings in South Mumbai may finally move forward, bringing hope to hundreds of residents living in deteriorating conditions. After years of uncertainty, Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha has secured an assurance from Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman that a “positive solution” will be
In a significant ruling impacting redevelopment projects, the Bombay High Court has held that developers are not entitled to recover costs incurred on partially constructed buildings if a housing society terminates the agreement due to delays or contractual breaches. Justice Sandeep Marne clarified that a builder can seek reimbursement only
Mumbai’s premium residential segment continues to showcase the rising financial strength of India’s elite, with luxury homes—especially sea-facing properties in the western corridor—now commanding prices upwards of Rs 20 crore. These residences, located along the Arabian Sea coastline, are increasingly defined not just by their location but also by bespoke
Western Railway has sanctioned a Rs 98 crore coaching depot between Curry Road and Lower Parel, aiming to ease operational bottlenecks and expand train services from Mumbai Central and Dadar. The facility is expected to significantly enhance maintenance and stabling capacity, enabling the railway to introduce additional long-distance and suburban
Mumbai commuters are set for significant travel disruptions this weekend as Central Railway suspends key suburban services to carry out essential infrastructure work. Services between CSMT and Dadar will remain halted from 10.30 pm on Saturday, April 4, until 6 am on Sunday, as railway teams demolish the Prabhadevi Road
Mumbai’s civic administration is set to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) and digital tools to enhance service delivery and accelerate key infrastructure works. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide on Friday, where officials outlined plans to streamline governance and fast-track pending projects. As
Construction on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor has reached a key milestone in Maharashtra, with the excavation of a 5 km stretch of the planned 21 km tunnel now completed. The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) announced on Thursday (April 2) that work on this section, built using
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is exploring avenues for international collaboration with Germany to enhance urban infrastructure and mobility systems. As part of these efforts, Christoph Hallier, Consul General of Germany in Mumbai, recently visited the MMRDA headquarters and held discussions with Metropolitan Commissioner Dr Sanjay Mukherjee. The
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