An incident in Mumbai’s Vidyavihar has drawn sharp public reaction after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) reportedly carried out a partial demolition of an 87-year-old woman’s residence during work linked to a proposed flyover project. The action involved the home of Catherine Gomes, located in Vidyavihar Gaothan, and has raised
Union Commerce Minister and North Mumbai MP Piyush Goyal conducted a Jan Samwad programme at Sanjivani High School in Dahisar East, where he directly interacted with residents and addressed a wide range of civic issues. The session brought forward more than 60 complaints from citizens, covering redevelopment concerns, municipal service
After weeks of escalating tensions and a prolonged hunger strike, residents of Mumbai’s Patra Chawl redevelopment project in Goregaon have withdrawn their protest following assurances from Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The breakthrough came after a high-level meeting at Mantralaya and directions from the Bombay High Court regarding the
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has shut an unauthorised opening near the southern end of the Aarey Milk Colony flyover along the Western Express Highway, following concerns over risky driving behaviour flagged in recent reports. The civic body has filled the gap with concrete, putting an end to illegal left
Amid ongoing debates over infrastructure expansion and environmental conservation in Mumbai, Pirojsha Godrej, chairman-designate of the Godrej Industries Group, has emphasised the need to safeguard the city’s mangrove ecosystems. He stated that the group has no plans to develop the mangrove land under its control in Vikhroli, underscoring its importance
In a city long defined by extended commutes and packed schedules, Mumbai’s housing preferences are undergoing a noticeable shift. Increasingly, homebuyers are placing a premium on time, with the concept of “15-minute living” beginning to influence residential choices, particularly across suburban micro-markets. At its core, the idea focuses on creating
Bringing an end to a prolonged legal battle spanning over two decades, the Supreme Court has dismissed Larsen & Toubro’s (L&T) special leave petition in a dispute over the ‘High Trees’ bungalow, a prime property located on Pali Hill Road in Bandra. The ruling effectively upholds the eviction order earlier
The proposed pedestrian link between Vikhroli Metro station and Kanjurmarg railway station is set to face delays after the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) annulled the existing tender process, citing eligibility-related concerns and limited competition. The foot over bridge (FoB), planned as a 740-metre connector between the under-construction Metro
The recurring waterlogging at Mumbai’s Andheri subway is expected to persist this monsoon, with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) yet to implement a permanent solution. Civic officials have indicated that while a plan is being worked out, any meaningful intervention is unlikely before next year. Situated about a kilometre from
Mumbai’s efforts to diversify its water supply have taken a significant step forward after authorities granted coastal regulatory approval for a proposed large-scale desalination plant at Manori. The clearance paves the way for the project, which is expected to generate hundreds of millions of litres of drinking water ежедневно, strengthening
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