November 03, 2025: Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TRSL) has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) for the design, manufacture, supply, installation, and commissioning of metro systems for the Mumbai Metro Line 5 project. The contract, worth Rs 2,481 crore, encompasses both Phase
November 01, 2025: The Indian Society of Landscape Architects (ISOLA) announced that Mumbai will host the IFLA Asia-Pacific Congress 2025, India’s largest international event dedicated to landscape architecture. Supported by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) as its green partner. Jeetendra Pardeshi, Superintendent of Gardens, BMC, spoke about the corporation’s ongoing
November 01, 2025: In 2025, Mumbai’s skyline stands as a testament to ambition and thoughtful urban planning, with five developers — Lodha, Godrej Properties, Oberoi Realty, Hiranandani Group, and House of Swamiraj — leading the city’s architectural transformation. From luxury skyscrapers to smart townships and affordable housing, these builders are
November 01, 2025: The historic Shivaji Park Gymkhana (SPG), one of Mumbai’s oldest sporting and cultural landmarks, has come under legal scrutiny after a writ petition filed in the Bombay High Court accused it of carrying out unauthorised construction within the Grade-I heritage precinct of Shivaji Park. The petition, filed
October 31, 2025: In a major crackdown on non-compliant developers, the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) has issued ‘stop work’ notices to 140 slum redevelopment projects across Mumbai for violations including rent arrears, failure to follow pollution-control norms, and non-transfer of project-affected flats. The SRA has stated that these orders will
October 31, 2025: In a major reform push, the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) has adopted a series of technology-driven measures to accelerate long-delayed redevelopment projects and move closer to its goal of a slum-free Mumbai. Led by CEO Dr. Mahendra Kalyankar, the SRA’s new initiatives aim to boost transparency, reduce
October 31, 2025: In a move to strengthen commuter safety and emergency preparedness, the district disaster management authorities of Mumbai and Mumbai Suburban have directed all Metro and Monorail operators to submit detailed disaster management and emergency response plans. According to a release from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the
October 31, 2025: A controversy has erupted over the Lokmanya Nagar self-redevelopment project, with Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray alleging that the initiative, chosen by residents themselves, was stalled following interference from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). Thackeray claims the project was halted due to local political pressures, undermining
October 31, 2025: Mumbai’s newly launched Aqua Line 3 Metro, a flagship infrastructure project worth Rs 37,270 crore, is already facing operational challenges as illegal hawkers have returned to areas surrounding key station entrances. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has intensified enforcement around busy locations, particularly Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
October 30, 2025: Even as Mumbai added 150 new electric buses this week, concerns over the city’s dwindling public transport network continue to rise. The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking’s fleet now stands at 2,759 buses — a 15-year low — prompting urban mobility experts and citizens’ groups
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