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
August 4, 2025: As Mumbai gears up for the festive season and the typical Monday morning rush, severe traffic congestion continues to cripple major arterial roads, especially the Western Express Highway (WEH). Commuters from the western suburbs, like K. Mujumdar, find themselves stuck in daily logjams, despite Union Minister and
August 4, 2025: State-run Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) has received approval to construct a floating dry dock and launching facility at Nhava, off the Mumbai coast. The proposal was recently cleared by the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) during its July meeting, marking a significant development for India’s
August 4, 2025: The recent spell of heavy rainfall in Mumbai’s suburbs has brought renewed hardship for residents of the Ghatkopar Pant Nagar Railway Police Colony, where persistent water ingress and crumbling infrastructure have made living conditions increasingly dire. Seventeen ageing residential buildings within the colony—comprising a total of 980
August 4, 2025: In a bid to tackle rising passenger demand on Mumbai’s crowded suburban rail network, Railway Board Chairman and CEO Satish Kumar has stressed the need to introduce 15-coach local trains to maximise capacity. During an inspection of Khar Road station’s upgrade works, Kumar recommended that all modernised
August 2, 2025: A dispute has emerged between the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) over the legality of a public library constructed in Chandivali. The structure, built by MHADA’s Slum Improvement Board on a reserved amenity plot, has sparked outrage among local
August 2, 2025: Tesla is set to strengthen its footprint in India with the launch of its first charging station, scheduled to open on August 4, 2025 at One BKC, Mumbai. This follows the recent inauguration of Tesla’s first showroom in the city, with a second outlet expected soon in
August 2, 2025: The state government has constituted a 23-member high-level committee to enhance the condition of farm and village roads, addressing the long-standing challenges farmers face in transporting agricultural produce. Chaired by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, the committee has been formed in response to a promise made by Chief
Purus ut praesent facilisi dictumst sollicitudin cubilia ridiculus.