Sea travel between Mumbai and the Konkan coast received a major boost on Sunday with the launch of the Mumbai–Vijaydurg Ro-Pax ferry service. The inaugural sailing was flagged off by Maharashtra Minister for Fisheries and Ports Development Nitesh Rane, marking a new chapter in coastal connectivity. The maiden voyage drew
Mumbai’s expanding metro network is set to grow further, with the first phase of Mumbai Metro Line 9 nearing public launch. The 4.97-kilometre section connecting Dahisar East to Kashigaon in Mira Road is likely to open in March after the conclusion of the state budget session. The stretch has secured
A single metro journey has snowballed into a nationwide conversation on the state of India’s urban infrastructure. Industrialist Harsh Goenka recently travelled on Mumbai Metro Line 3, also known as the Aqua Line, for the first time. What began as an ordinary commute quickly evolved into a wider debate about
Residents of Dhake Colony Co-operative Housing Society (CHS) on JP Road in Andheri West are grappling with a damaged entrance weeks after underground cabling work was completed. The society’s sole concrete entry and exit point—for both vehicles and pedestrians—was excavated in early February to facilitate the project. During the work,
Dada Bhuse, Maharashtra’s School Education Minister, assured the Assembly that no Marathi-medium schools across the state will be closed, reiterating the government’s commitment to improving infrastructure and academic standards. Responding to discussions on supplementary demands for the School Education Department, Bhuse acknowledged that several legislators had offered constructive suggestions regarding
Commuters across Mumbai’s suburban rail system are beginning to notice meaningful improvements as Central Railway rolls out a comprehensive station modernisation programme. Introduced across the Mumbai division in early 2026, the initiative marks a shift from focusing solely on capacity expansion to prioritising comfort, inclusivity and sustainability. A key component
A viral social media video highlighting broken and exposed gutter covers along Juhu Tara Road has reignited concerns over civic maintenance in Mumbai. The footage, posted on X by user Sachin Patankar, shows several damaged drain covers scattered across a stretch of the busy road, creating potential hazards for both
Ongoing infrastructure work along Mumbai’s key east–west corridor in Santacruz East has triggered rising civic concern, with persistent dust pollution prompting questions over construction management and environmental safeguards in densely populated neighbourhoods. The affected stretch runs along Hans Bhugra Marg, near an important feeder route connecting to the Santacruz–Chembur Link
Mumbai’s ambitious Thane-Borivali twin tunnel corridor is approaching a significant milestone, with the first tunnel boring machine (TBM), christened ‘Nayak’, expected to commence excavation in September. The development marks a crucial step forward in the high-impact infrastructure project aimed at dramatically improving east-west connectivity. Assembly of the massive TBM is
With nearly 90% of Mumbai’s developable land already consumed and affordability under strain, the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) is pivoting toward large-scale cluster redevelopment to address deep-rooted housing challenges. Speaking at the ET Realty Real Estate Conclave 2026 held at Taj Santacruz, Mumbai, MHADA Vice-President and CEO
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