The Maharashtra government has proposed a revised framework to simplify the conversion of leased land into freehold ownership for cooperative housing societies while expanding the categories of beneficiaries eligible for such conversions. The proposed amendments are expected to benefit more than 5,000 housing societies across Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan
A recent survey conducted by the local Tehsildar has raised concerns over the potential flood risks associated with the ongoing Thane Coastal Road project between Balkum and Gaimukh. The report warns that construction activity, combined with debris dumping and unchecked development along the creek belt, has disrupted natural drainage systems,
Efforts to clear Sector 6 under the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) have encountered resistance from residents, slowing the relocation process that began in April and was aimed at preparing the area for the construction of rehabilitation buildings before the monsoon. The clearance drive covers nearly 35 acres of railway land
The northern leg of the Mumbai Coastal Road project is expected to be completed by December 2028, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced after reviewing construction progress on the Versova–Dahisar section of the corridor. The Coastal Road project, once fully operational, will provide continuous connectivity between Nariman Point in South
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has completed a key construction milestone for Metro Line 2B by successfully launching a large composite steel span over the Central Railway corridor between Kurla and Vidyavihar stations. The operation was carried out in the early hours of Sunday between 1 am and
The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking has encountered a setback after Mumbai’s civic standing committee deferred approval of its annual financial assistance package of Rs 1,000 crore for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The decision comes amid growing concerns over passenger safety following a series of accidents involving BEST
Passengers travelling on two key long-distance trains this weekend are likely to face temporary disruptions, as Central Railway has announced short termination of the Netravati Express and Matsyagandha Express at Thane station due to infrastructure enhancement works at Mumbai’s Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT). The railway administration will undertake a special
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has directed that the reconstruction of the Sion East-West Railway flyover be completed by July 15, 2026, while also imposing strict deadlines on road excavation and concretisation works across Mumbai ahead of the monsoon season. The directives were issued by Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide during
Mumbai’s first non-air-conditioned suburban train fitted with automatic doors, introduced as a major commuter safety initiative, remains out of service nearly two months after arriving in the city. The rake, which reached Mumbai on April 13, is currently stationed at the Kurla car shed, with railway authorities yet to announce
Construction of the Arm 1 and Arm 2 flyovers at the busy junction connecting the Ghatkopar-Mankhurd Link Road (GMLR) and the Sion-Panvel Highway has hit a roadblock due to the presence of Tata Power’s high-voltage transmission lines. To resume the stalled infrastructure project, the municipal administration has proposed allocating Rs
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