A year-long pilot project aimed at enhancing road safety in school zones has highlighted significant deficiencies in basic infrastructure around municipal schools in Mumbai’s Andheri area. The initiative, titled ‘Strengthening Road Safety for Children and Adolescents’, was implemented by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Centre for Advocacy
Uday Samant, Industries Minister of Maharashtra, informed the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly that Rs 12,000 crore from the fixed deposits of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has been allocated for infrastructure development in Mumbai. He said the move reflects the government’s focus on transparency and efficient execution of development projects in
Mumbai-based listed developer Keystone Realtors Ltd, popularly known as Rustomjee Group, has unveiled a premium housing project in Sewri, Mumbai, named Rustomjee Vista Bay, with a gross development value (GDV) of Rs 900 crore. The project spans 1.52 acres and features a single tower with two wings, accommodating approximately 200
India’s inaugural high-speed rail corridor connecting Mumbai and Ahmedabad is steadily advancing, with 427 km of pier construction completed and 336 km of girder launching finalized so far, the Ministry of Railways informed Parliament. In a written statement to the Rajya Sabha on Friday, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the
Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, has said that the state is expected to contribute nearly USD 1.5 trillion to India’s ambitious USD 5 trillion economy target by 2027. Speaking at a conference in Mumbai, Shinde highlighted the state’s significant role in driving the country’s economic growth. He noted
The Union government has announced plans to build a new greenfield expressway aimed at improving connectivity between northern and southern India. Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, informed the Rajya Sabha that the project will significantly shorten travel distances and enhance logistics efficiency across the country. The
Once considered a distant fringe of Mumbai, Raigad district is gradually emerging as a key real estate frontier in the region. Major infrastructure developments such as the Navi Mumbai International Airport and the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link are drawing increasing attention from investors, developers and planners. In a conversation with
Amid rising concerns about noise and air pollution, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is considering restricting construction work across Mumbai to between 7 am and 7 pm. Currently, construction activity in the city is permitted from 6 am to 10 pm. The proposal comes at a time when Mumbai is
A key pedestrian connector in Santacruz, Mumbai, has been causing discomfort for daily commuters as the skywalk linking the east and west sides of the suburb has been without a proper roof for several months. With daytime temperatures rising, pedestrians say crossing the stretch has become increasingly difficult. The skywalk
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has commenced the final phase of repair work on the Parel TT Flyover in Mumbai as part of efforts to complete the strengthening project before the upcoming monsoon season. To reduce disruption to commuters, the civic body is carrying out the work in stages, closing
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