A recent inspection at a bus depot near Bandra railway station has revealed alarming working conditions for staff employed by the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST). The visit by committee member Nitin Nandgaonkar highlighted serious structural issues, including a deteriorating roof and damaged walls that pose safety risks to
Mumbai’s public healthcare infrastructure is set for a major upgrade as Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital prepares to add a 13-storey dedicated cancer treatment facility under its Phase 2 redevelopment. The project aims to significantly expand access to affordable oncology care for patients across the country. The foundation stone for
Mumbai’s redevelopment framework is set to undergo a significant change, with new regulations making it compulsory for developers to obtain approvals from Metro authorities before undertaking construction in designated zones. The move is aimed at protecting critical underground infrastructure and enhancing public safety as the city continues to expand rapidly.
The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has directed a Borivali-based developer to address structural issues in two residential flats within 30 days, holding the builder accountable under RERA provisions. The authority dismissed the developer’s claim that the defects were due to maintenance lapses. The order was issued by MahaRERA
Mumbai’s central suburban belt, stretching from Sion to Mulund, is increasingly emerging as an extension of the city’s urban core, with distinct micro-markets undergoing visible transformation. Among them, Mulund continues to stand out as a preferred residential destination, known for its calm environment, strong social infrastructure, and improving connectivity. Located
India’s ambitious Delhi–Mumbai Expressway is largely progressing as planned, with most sections expected to be completed by 2026. However, delays in select construction packages in Gujarat are likely to push the completion of parts of the corridor to March 2028, according to information shared in Parliament. In a written reply
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), in partnership with Maharashtra’s Urban Development Department, signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Moscow on Thursday to strengthen Mumbai’s urban growth. Formalised in Mumbai on the occasion of Rama Navami, the agreement seeks to foster collaboration across sectors
The Maharashtra government has amended the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, granting the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) authority to recover property taxes retrospectively. The changes also empower the Municipal Commissioner to decide how the tax structure will be designed and implemented, offering greater flexibility in policy enforcement. The amendment addresses a
A recent demolition drive by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation at LT Market in Mumbai has sparked strong opposition from local traders, who suspect the action may be linked to a proposed redevelopment involving a private developer. Several shop structures within the market were removed, prompting vendor associations to question both
The long-delayed Kamathipura cluster redevelopment project in Mumbai is finally moving forward, with Minister of State for Housing Dr. Pankaj Rajesh Bhoyar confirming that the work order will be issued within a week. Construction is expected to begin within the next two months, marking a significant milestone for one of
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