The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), in partnership with Maharashtra’s Urban Development Department, signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Moscow on Thursday to strengthen Mumbai’s urban growth. Formalised in Mumbai on the occasion of Rama Navami, the agreement seeks to foster collaboration across sectors
The Maharashtra government has amended the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, granting the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) authority to recover property taxes retrospectively. The changes also empower the Municipal Commissioner to decide how the tax structure will be designed and implemented, offering greater flexibility in policy enforcement. The amendment addresses a
A recent demolition drive by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation at LT Market in Mumbai has sparked strong opposition from local traders, who suspect the action may be linked to a proposed redevelopment involving a private developer. Several shop structures within the market were removed, prompting vendor associations to question both
The long-delayed Kamathipura cluster redevelopment project in Mumbai is finally moving forward, with Minister of State for Housing Dr. Pankaj Rajesh Bhoyar confirming that the work order will be issued within a week. Construction is expected to begin within the next two months, marking a significant milestone for one of
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) saw its proposal to construct a Rs 29.30 crore Town Hall Gymkhana (THG) referred back by the Standing Committee on Wednesday, as corporators across party lines called for a new corporation hall at the site instead. Leader of the House Ganesh Khankar said the existing
Suburban rail commuters in Mumbai may face disruptions over the coming weekends as the Central Railway prepares to undertake a series of night blocks to complete the final phase of dismantling the Elphinstone Bridge. The planned blocks, ranging from 4.5 to 6.5 hours, will begin this week and are expected
The Central Railway has successfully carried out a 10-hour special traffic and power block to undertake crucial infrastructure upgrades at Thane railway station and Dombivli railway station. The work, executed overnight between March 21 and 22, marks a key step toward introducing longer 15-coach suburban trains on Mumbai’s busy rail
The Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project has achieved notable progress in its bridge construction segment, with a majority of river crossings either completed or in advanced stages of execution. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha on March 25, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared updates on the 508-kilometre corridor,
Mumbai is set to strengthen its east–west connectivity with a new 5.5-kilometre high-speed corridor planned by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The proposed stretch will run parallel to the Western Express Highway (WEH), linking Film City in Goregaon to Magathane, according to a report by The Indian Express. Envisioned as
In a major policy move aimed at accelerating infrastructure growth, the Maharashtra government has approved the transfer of 33,954.61 hectares of state-owned land to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). The land spans across Thane, Raigad, and Palghar districts and will be used to support large-scale development projects across
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