Residents of South Mumbai have launched a citizen-led campaign urging authorities to add a new exit along the Mumbai Coastal Road, citing persistent congestion at the Breach Candy interchange. While the corridor has significantly reduced travel time overall, commuters say bottlenecks near the exit are undermining its benefits. The concern
A large-scale redevelopment of slums spread across 338 acres in the Thane-Belapur industrial belt is set to be undertaken by a private developer, following fresh tenders issued by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation. Around 35,800 slum structures across three sectors have been identified as eligible for rehabilitation under the project.
A major road cave-in at Majiwada Junction in Thane caused severe traffic congestion on Wednesday, disrupting daily commutes for thousands. Officials suspect that a pipeline leak or nearby construction activity may have led to the incident. The damaged stretch has been sealed off for urgent repairs, marking the second such
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has achieved a historic high in property tax collections, recording Rs 7,610.90 crore in the financial year 2025–26. This figure surpasses its revised target of Rs 7,341 crore, marking a new benchmark in the civic body’s revenue performance. For the first time, property tax collections
The Maharashtra government is preparing an ambitious Rs 6,000-crore proposal to strengthen research infrastructure across public universities and state-run institutions, including Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) and the College of Engineering Pune. Modelled on the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA), the proposed initiative—tentatively titled CM-USHA—aims to modernise laboratories and
Western Railway (WR) reported significant growth across freight operations, infrastructure, safety, passenger services, and revenue in the financial year 2025–26. For the fourth consecutive year, WR crossed the 100 million tonnes mark in freight loading, achieving approximately 106 million tonnes. The zone remained a leader in container, fertiliser, and mineral
The much-anticipated April 3 inauguration of Metro Line 9’s first phase between Kashigaon and Dahisar, along with the Phase I launch of Metro Line 2B, the bhoomipujan for the BKC pod taxi project, and the commencement of tunnel-boring machines (TBMs) for the Thane-Borivli tunnel, has been deferred. Sources confirmed that
Mumbai’s metro network is on the brink of a major expansion, with nearly 10 km of new stretches scheduled to open on April 3. With these additions, the city’s operational network is approaching the 90 km mark, marking a significant step forward in its rapid transit growth. The upcoming launch
Mumbai’s real estate market closed the financial year on a robust note, recording 15,516 property registrations in March 2026—the strongest March performance in the past 14 years. According to data from the Maharashtra Department of Registrations and Stamps, transactions within the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation limits generated over Rs 1,492 crore
Powai is steadily transforming into a key destination for business hospitality in Mumbai, driven by a strategic collaboration between the K Raheja Group and IHG Hotels & Resorts. Rather than being a new market entry, the move builds on existing assets, reflecting a calculated expansion strategy. For Vijayta Raheja, Director
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