Excavation for Mumbai’s Orange Gate–Marine Drive underground road tunnel has crossed the one-kilometre mark, marking significant progress on the Rs 8,056-crore infrastructure project being developed by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). The approximately seven-kilometre twin-tunnel corridor is designed to connect the Eastern Freeway with the Coastal Road, improving
Dhuleva Group has appointed Malaysia-based engineering and construction company Eversendai to undertake the core and shell structural works for Dhuleva One50, a proposed 80-storey luxury residential tower near Babulnath in South Mumbai. The development is expected to feature 75,000–80,000 sq. ft. of lifestyle amenities. Situated near the prominent Babulnath neighbourhood,
Embassy Office Parks REIT, India’s first publicly listed Real Estate Investment Trust, has secured board approval to acquire 8,048 sq. ft. of leasable retail space at the First International Financial Centre (FIFC) in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC). The proposed transaction is expected to consolidate the REIT’s ownership in the
The estimated cost of repairing flyovers along Mumbai’s Santacruz-Chembur Link Road (SCLR) and the Swaminarayan Uddan Bridge in the eastern suburbs has risen by Rs 16.26 crore, taking the total expenditure from Rs 31.76 crore to Rs 48.03 crore, including applicable taxes. According to the municipal administration, the increase follows
Residents of the redeveloped BDD Chawls in Mumbai’s Naigaon compound continue to face severe water shortages, seven months after the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) began handing over possession of new apartments. Despite moving into modern two-bedroom flats, thousands of families reportedly receive water for just five to
Mumbai’s waste management and sewage infrastructure initiatives came under review on October 12, as Maharashtra Environment and Climate Change Minister Pankaja Munde assessed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s ongoing projects and called for greater public participation in waste segregation. The meeting was held at the BMC headquarters and attended by Mumbai
Amazon’s proposed 54-acre data centre in Mumbai is facing resistance from nearby residents concerned about water availability, electricity demand, noise pollution and potential declines in property values. The development forms part of the company’s planned USD 21 billion investment in India’s artificial intelligence infrastructure by 2030. Tushar Shetty, a 46-year-old
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has begun preparations to install advanced bio-toilets along Mumbai’s Coastal Road, aiming to improve public convenience for residents and tourists visiting the popular Marine Drive area. The civic body plans to invest Rs 4.19 crore in the project. The Coastal Road has emerged as an
Sanjay Dutt’s recent photograph with his daughter, Trishala Dutt, has drawn attention not only to their affectionate bond but also to a striking interior feature: expansive glass windows framing New York’s illuminated skyline. Sharing the picture on Instagram, the actor wrote, “No matter how old you get, you’ll always be
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has invited tenders worth a combined Rs 15.55 crore to improve road safety along the vulnerable Kashedi–Parshuram Ghat section of the Mumbai–Goa National Highway. The proposed measures include repairs at hazardous stretches and the construction of service roads to reduce risks for
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