The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) saw its proposal to construct a Rs 29.30 crore Town Hall Gymkhana (THG) referred back by the Standing Committee on Wednesday, as corporators across party lines called for a new corporation hall at the site instead. Leader of the House Ganesh Khankar said the existing
Suburban rail commuters in Mumbai may face disruptions over the coming weekends as the Central Railway prepares to undertake a series of night blocks to complete the final phase of dismantling the Elphinstone Bridge. The planned blocks, ranging from 4.5 to 6.5 hours, will begin this week and are expected
The Central Railway has successfully carried out a 10-hour special traffic and power block to undertake crucial infrastructure upgrades at Thane railway station and Dombivli railway station. The work, executed overnight between March 21 and 22, marks a key step toward introducing longer 15-coach suburban trains on Mumbai’s busy rail
The Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project has achieved notable progress in its bridge construction segment, with a majority of river crossings either completed or in advanced stages of execution. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha on March 25, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared updates on the 508-kilometre corridor,
Mumbai is set to strengthen its east–west connectivity with a new 5.5-kilometre high-speed corridor planned by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The proposed stretch will run parallel to the Western Express Highway (WEH), linking Film City in Goregaon to Magathane, according to a report by The Indian Express. Envisioned as
In a major policy move aimed at accelerating infrastructure growth, the Maharashtra government has approved the transfer of 33,954.61 hectares of state-owned land to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). The land spans across Thane, Raigad, and Palghar districts and will be used to support large-scale development projects across
A growing price divide between new and resale homes is reshaping housing trends in Maharashtra, particularly in Mumbai and Pune. According to a recent report by 1 Finance Magazine, newly launched properties are commanding a significant premium over resale units, reflecting evolving buyer preferences and the impact of infrastructure-led development.
In Mumbai’s complex real estate landscape, the legitimacy of any residential property is determined less by its physical structure and more by its sanctioned documentation. An approved building plan serves as the core regulatory blueprint, ensuring that developments comply with safety, density, and planning norms laid out by local authorities.
In preparation for the upcoming monsoon, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has planned to install 547 dewatering pumps across the city at an estimated cost of Rs 144 crore. This marks an increase from last year, when 510 pumps were deployed, reflecting rising demand from various wards. According to an
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a comprehensive plan to modernise and streamline traffic operations across the city, covering both eastern and western suburbs. As part of this initiative, the civic body has floated a Rs 33 crore tender for the maintenance and enhancement of Area Traffic Control (ATC)
Purus ut praesent facilisi dictumst sollicitudin cubilia ridiculus.
