August 25, 2025: Of the 64 Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) schemes planned on land owned by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), only 29 are currently set to progress. The projects fall under DCPR-2034 Regulation 33(10), which empowers the civic body to act as a special planning authority for redevelopment of
August 25, 2025: With Ganeshotsav only days away, the Mumbai–Goa Highway is once again gridlocked, as thousands travel from Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai to their ancestral homes in Konkan. Long tailbacks, some stretching up to seven kilometres, have become routine, exposing the fragile state of this crucial arterial route.
August 25, 2025: In a bid to curb rampant illegal construction, municipal commissioner and administrator Saurabh Rao has directed the formation of a special task force to target unauthorised buildings, particularly in Diva and Mumbra. These two suburban areas have emerged as hotspots, accounting for nearly 40% of all illegal
August 25, 2025: The Maharashtra government’s newly approved Housing Policy 2025 has proposed a separate law to govern redevelopment projects, noting that such projects are currently outside the ambit of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA). The policy, cleared last month, seeks to address the regulatory gap
August 23, 2025: The iconic Mt Mary Basilica in Bandra has unveiled a refreshed look following a two-year-long restoration project, completed this week. The historic shrine, dedicated to Mother Mary, will be formally inaugurated in October, offering devotees and visitors a renewed glimpse of its timeless charm. Fr. Vernon Aguiar,
August 23, 2025: Mumbai is preparing for a landmark shift in its judicial infrastructure, with the state government approving a new integrated High Court complex in Bandra East. Spread across 30.16 acres of prime government land, the Rs 2,625-crore project will replace the iconic Gothic-style Fort building, which has housed
August 23, 2025: Once envisioned as Navi Mumbai’s next vibrant hub, Dronagiri township is now confronting a severe civic challenge. A key stretch of the scenic road leading to Atal Setu and the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) has become an open dumping ground, with heaps of rotting waste scattered
August 23, 2025: Citizens performing dashvidhi (last rites) rituals at Belapur village jetty are reportedly facing significant hardships due to a lack of basic facilities, BJP MLA Manda Mhatre said following an inspection of the site. Residents from Belapur and surrounding areas frequently visit the jetty to conduct post-cremation rituals.
August 23, 2025: Facing a shortage of space to accommodate its growing number of stock brokers and officials, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has received approval to convert five service floors in its Fort-based Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Tower and Rotunda building into office spaces. Both buildings fall within the Coastal Regulation
August 23, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has been advised to implement a professional safety licence for Licensed Safety Officers (LSOs) on every high-rise building project in the city. The recommendation forms part of special safety control guidelines issued to the BMC on August 20, following approval by the
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