November 05, 2025: A monorail train tilted during a test run at Mumbai’s Wadala depot on Wednesday morning, officials confirmed. The incident occurred around 9 a.m. during signalling trials, though no injuries were reported. The train, which had no passengers on board, suffered minor damage. Images and videos circulating on
November 05, 2025: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has scrapped its plan to construct a Metro 9 car depot at Uttan-Dongri following sustained protests from residents. Officials confirmed the decision on Tuesday (4 November), as reported by the Hindustan Times. The authority will now revise its strategy for
November 05, 2025: At a session hosted by the IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IMC) on ‘Mumbai Metro: Transforming Connectivity and Commuting’, Ashwini Bhide, Managing Director of the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL), underscored the vital importance of last-mile connectivity in Mumbai’s evolving transport network. “Mumbai is the
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)
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