A Rs 2,241-crore contract proposal for a major tunnel project in Mumbai has hit a roadblock after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) civic committee deferred its approval, seeking further information on the tendering process, project expenses and technical details before proceeding with the decision. The proposal was tabled before the
Mumbai’s coastline has once again highlighted the growing challenge of marine pollution, with more than 2,500 metric tonnes (MT) of waste washing ashore after a week of intense monsoon rainfall and high tides. The massive cleanup operation by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has brought attention to the increasing amount
Mumbai’s water reserves have received a significant boost with the combined storage level of the city’s seven lakes reaching 88.40% of their total capacity. Continuous monsoon rainfall over the catchment areas has increased inflows, bringing the reservoirs closer to full capacity and reducing concerns over possible water shortages. According to
Residents across Mumbai have raised concerns over several civic problems, ranging from non-functional traffic signals and unsafe pedestrian infrastructure to damaged public amenities. In Mulund East, commuters have urged authorities to activate traffic signals at a busy junction near Saidhan Hospital, where daily traffic congestion has become a major challenge.
Amid Mumbai’s ongoing redevelopment and infrastructure boom, doctors have raised concerns over the growing health risks posed by stagnant water accumulating at construction sites during the monsoon. Experts warn that such water pockets can become breeding grounds for disease-causing organisms, including those responsible for leptospirosis, dengue, malaria and other seasonal
The much-awaited Sewri-Worli Elevated Corridor (SWEC), a key infrastructure project designed to improve connectivity between Navi Mumbai and South Mumbai, is set to miss its September completion deadline. Officials now expect the 4.5-km elevated corridor to become operational in early 2027, marking another delay in the project timeline. The corridor
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday inaugurated a major traffic decongestion project at Teen Hath Naka, one of Thane’s busiest road intersections, as part of a broader initiative to improve urban mobility and reduce congestion across the city. Teen Hath Naka serves as a critical junction where traffic
In a landmark judgment that strengthens the rights of homebuyers and cooperative housing societies, the Bombay High Court has ruled that developers cannot delay or refuse the conveyance of land and buildings merely to retain rights over future Floor Space Index (FSI) that may arise due to changes in development
Continuous heavy rainfall across south Gujarat has disrupted transport links between Gujarat and Maharashtra, affecting both railway operations and road connectivity. Flooding and waterlogging in several areas have led to delays, cancellations and diversions, while authorities continue restoration efforts. Train services on the Western Railway network were impacted after floodwaters
After completing the expansion of the Pune-Mumbai Expressway to 10 lanes, the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) has initiated plans to upgrade the older Pune-Mumbai Highway by widening it from four lanes to six lanes. The state agency has begun preparing a detailed project report (DPR) for the proposed
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