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
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
Purus ut praesent facilisi dictumst sollicitudin cubilia ridiculus.