August 7, 2025: In a significant move aimed at modernising the state’s land administration, the Maharashtra government has approved a Rs 1,732 crore package to enhance land survey operations and upgrade the infrastructure of the Revenue Department. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by Deputy Chief Minister
August 7, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to relocate vendors from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Fish Market to newly constructed sheds on MRA Marg. The decision follows recent protests by local activists regarding persistent encroachments by hawkers along public roads in the area. The move mirrors a precedent
August 7, 2025: A proposal to demolish the Veer Savarkar Flyover in Goregaon West has drawn sharp criticism from local political leaders and daily commuters. On Wednesday, opposition party representatives vowed to resist the plan through all available means, citing concerns over worsening traffic congestion and the premature removal of
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,
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