August 6, 2025: Within a year of revising the lease tenure for private developers constructing Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus stands, the state cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal to extend the period from 60 years to 98 years. Under the new arrangement, the initial agreement will be
August 5, 2025: The Mumbai Metro-5, also known as the Orange Line, is set to significantly improve suburban connectivity by linking Thane, Bhiwandi and Kalyan, offering major relief to office-goers travelling to the city.Metro-5 will run 24.9 km, comprising an elevated corridor and a 3-km underground section through Bhiwandi to
August 6, 2025: The Principal Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in New Delhi has approved the inclusion of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) as a party in an ongoing case concerning alleged environmental threats to Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) from large-scale infrastructure projects. The proceedings
August 6, 2025: In a significant ruling with wide-ranging implications for Maharashtra’s real estate sector, the Supreme Court on Monday disposed of W.P.(C) 166/2025 – Vanashakti vs Union of India – reaffirming the authority of the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) and State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) as the
August 6, 2025: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday announced that the crucial Sewri-Worli Connector bridge will be completed within a year. The announcement came after he reviewed the progress of 33 major infrastructure projects at a high-level meeting held in his “war room.” Among the projects reviewed were
August 5, 2025: The 19.54-km monorail corridor stretching from Chembur to Sant Gadge Maharaj Chowk (Jacob Circle) is set for a significant overhaul, following years of technical issues and inconsistent services since its commercial launch on February 2, 2014. After terminating its agreement with the original operator—a consortium of Scomi
August 5, 2025: Raising serious concerns over the deteriorating condition of police housing in Navi Mumbai, the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction) has made a strong appeal for the immediate redevelopment of several police colonies across the city. Following a site inspection of colonies in Belapur, Vashi, Turbhe MIDC,
August 5, 2025: In a major boost to industrial connectivity and regional development, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel laid the foundation stone for the four-laning and strengthening of the 46-kilometre Amod–Roza–Tankariya–Muller Road in Bharuch district. The project, valued at Rs 400 crore, is expected to significantly enhance access between the
August 5, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to strengthen its Bridges Department with the proposed deployment of nearly 200 additional engineers to supervise the ambitious Versova–Dahisar Link Road (VDLR) project. This move comes as the department faces mounting pressure from multiple large-scale works, including the Goregaon–Mulund Link
August 5, 2025: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday reviewed 30 major infrastructure projects in Mumbai, directing that each be completed within three years of commencement to avoid unnecessary delays. The meeting, held in the War Room at Mantralaya, was attended by Chief Secretary Rajesh Kumar, Chief Economic Advisor Praveen
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