November 05, 2025: In a major relief for cooperative housing societies across Maharashtra, the state government has announced that no No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the registrar of cooperative societies will be required for redevelopment projects. The decision, formalised through a circular issued on Tuesday, aims to streamline and bring
November 05, 2025: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed officials and contractors to accelerate work on several of Mumbai’s major infrastructure projects, expressing concern over their sluggish progress. Chairing a high-level review meeting, Fadnavis emphasised the timely completion of the Thane–Borivali twin tunnel, Uttan–Virar Sea Link, and Orange Gate–Marine
November 05, 2025: The Maharashtra Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has approved the revised design and cost structure of the ambitious Uttan-Virar Sea Link project. The redesigned plan, which reduces the number of lanes from eight to six and scales down the width of ramps
November 04, 2025: In a strong push to accelerate urban housing development and safeguard citizen rights, Union Minister for Commerce & Industry and North Mumbai MP Piyush Goyal has directed key city agencies — BMC, SRA, MMRDA, and MHADA — to fast-track pending housing and slum rehabilitation projects. Goyal has
November 04, 2025: The demolition of the century-old Elphinstone Road overbridge (ROB), a key link between Parel and Prabhadevi, has thrown traffic into disarray and left residents battling severe noise pollution. The British-era bridge, over 100 years old, was closed for demolition on September 12, leading to massive congestion around
November 04, 2025: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed that the redevelopment of BDD chawls be given the status of an “essential project” to expedite its progress. Chairing a review meeting on Monday to assess ongoing infrastructure projects across Mumbai, Thane, and Pune, the CM also laid down fresh
November 03, 2025: The Supreme Court has strongly criticised the Maharashtra government for its poor implementation of compensatory afforestation measures linked to the construction of Mumbai Metro lines, saying the state’s efforts reflect a lack of seriousness toward environmental commitments. The court observed that the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation’s (MMRC)
November 03, 2025: The recently inaugurated Mumbai Metro Line 3, also known as the Aqua Line, has recorded impressive ridership numbers in its first full month of operation, signalling growing commuter trust in the city’s underground metro network. According to official data, the Aqua Line carried 38,63,741 passengers between October
November 03, 2025: The Maharashtra government has initiated a proposal to amend the Development Control and Promotion Regulations (DCPR) 2034 for Greater Mumbai to enhance the feasibility and financial viability of redevelopment projects under the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA). The proposal follows a request from MHADA, which
November 03, 2025: Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday announced that all major hurdles for the Mumbai Coastal Road project — which will eventually extend up to Virar in Palghar district — have been cleared, paving the way for construction to begin soon. The Coastal Road currently stretches from Marine
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