Rising air travel demand in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region could necessitate the development of a third airport, according to B V J K Sharma, CEO of Navi Mumbai International Airport. Speaking at the Airport 360 Expo, Sharma highlighted the growing gap between passenger demand and available infrastructure, stating, “There is
Work on the Sewri–Worli connector is set to gain momentum as demolition of the last remaining obstruction—the Haji Noorani building—has been scheduled to begin from April 27. Authorities have directed all 23 occupants, including 17 residents and six shopkeepers, to vacate the premises by April 24. The structure is the
The Government of Maharashtra has intensified efforts to upgrade coastal infrastructure, with Fisheries and Ports Minister Nitesh Rane instructing officials to speed up work on the Mandwa Marina Jetty and undertake urgent repairs of the Revas–Mandwa passenger jetty in Alibaug. The directions were issued during a review meeting at the
The City and Industrial Development Corporation has issued Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for Phase 1 of a proposed Integrated Logistics Park (ILP) in Navi Mumbai, signalling a move to strengthen the region’s role as a logistics hub. Planned across nearly 374 hectares near Chirle village in the Pushpak node, the
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority has reported steady headway on the Atal Setu–Mumbai–Pune Expressway connectivity corridor, with construction progressing across multiple components of the project. According to official updates, foundation work has been completed at 143 out of 176 planned locations. Pier construction has reached 141 sites, while pier
Former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai has reignited debate around the state of urban infrastructure in India, criticising the sharp divide between high-end private developments and deteriorating public amenities in cities such as Bengaluru and Mumbai. In a post on X, Pai described what he views as a systemic breakdown in
A citizens’ organisation has raised concerns over a proposal to build a dedicated parking facility for corporators of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), suggesting instead that elected representatives be encouraged to rely on public transport such as metro and buses. The recommendation comes after the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Ongoing streetscape upgrades near the Gateway of India have led to temporary traffic restrictions and transport changes in South Mumbai, affecting one of the city’s busiest tourist and commercial zones. While the initiative aims to enhance public spaces around the iconic waterfront, it has also created short-term disruptions for commuters
A renewed call for a dedicated fire station in Jogeshwari East has brought attention to the growing strain on emergency response systems in Mumbai’s rapidly expanding western suburbs. With areas like Andheri, Goregaon, and Jogeshwari witnessing significant residential and commercial growth, concerns over delayed response times during fires and medical
A public consultation meeting on the redevelopment of Motilal Nagar in Goregaon West turned contentious after a senior official from Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) allegedly referred to a resident as a ‘ghuspaithiya’ (infiltrator), prompting strong backlash from attendees. The meeting had been organised to present the redevelopment
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