The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) has stepped up its action against unauthorised constructions and encroachments on its plots across Navi Mumbai. The civic planning authority has carried out a series of demolition drives in areas including Dronagiri, Kamothe, Targhar, the Ulwe access bridge corridor and locations near the
Mumbai’s long-delayed Vidyavihar flyover has entered the final phase of construction, with only the concrete casting of two remaining spans left before the project is completed. Civic officials said the pending work is expected to be finished by August 31, after which the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will carry out
Nearly a year after pigeon feeding was prohibited in public spaces following a Bombay High Court directive, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is planning to restore the appearance of the iconic Dadar Kabutarkhana while ensuring the ban continues to be enforced. The civic body has proposed replacing the opaque tarpaulin
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is gearing up to deploy its second Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM), named ‘Arjuna’, for the Thane-Borivali Twin Tunnel Project, taking another significant step towards constructing India’s longest urban road tunnel. According to sources, Arjuna is expected to be commissioned within the next few
Mumbai could soon see dedicated municipal pet parks as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated the process to include provisions for such spaces in the city’s planning regulations. The BMC General Body recently approved a Notice of Motion seeking amendments to the Development Control and Promotion Regulations (DCPR) 2034
Mumbai’s luxury residential market recorded its strongest-ever half-year performance in the first six months of 2026, with property transactions worth Rs 18,512 crore, according to a joint report by India Sotheby’s International Realty and CRE Matrix. However, the report suggests that the rapid pace of growth may slow in the
The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has prepared a roadmap to develop nearly 7.5 lakh homes across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) as it works towards fulfilling the state government’s affordable housing targets. The housing authority is aiming to contribute significantly towards the government’s goal of creating 8
The ambitious Dharavi Redevelopment Project is set to bring a major transformation to the Mithi River, combining urban renewal with environmental conservation. The revival of Mumbai’s iconic river is expected to add a “Blue Revolution” to Dharavi’s proposed “Green Revolution”, creating a sustainable ecosystem in the heart of the city.
Thane Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao conducted a review meeting to assess the ongoing beautification work and proposed infrastructure upgrades at Rayladevi Lake. The meeting, held on Thursday, focused on the progress of the first phase of the project, planning for the upcoming second phase, and addressing key concerns related to
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) Standing Committee expressed strong displeasure after officials from the Bridge Department remained absent during the discussion on the additional cost proposal for the reconstruction of the Reay Road railway bridge. Several bridge and flyover projects are currently underway across Mumbai. As part of one such
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