July 21, 2025: The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) to finalise the long-pending redevelopment plan for Kalyan Bhavan, a dilapidated building located on Kalbadevi Road in south Mumbai. The court asked MHADA to evaluate the proposals submitted by both the landlord and
July 21, 2025: Mumbai witnessed another day of relentless rain on Monday, continuing from Sunday night, as a viral video exposed rainwater leaking through the vents of an air-conditioned local train. The clip, widely shared on social media, sparked outrage among commuters already grappling with the city’s weather-related disruptions. Posted
July 21, 2025: In a groundbreaking move towards sustainable mobility, Konkan Railway is poised to launch an innovative car ferry train service between Mumbai and Goa from 23 August. This first-of-its-kind initiative will allow private vehicles to be transported by train along with their owners, reducing the taxing road journey
July 21, 2025: Five months after inviting expressions of interest to establish mangrove nurseries, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to acquire a 15-acre parcel of land in Borivali’s Eksar. Strategically located near the alignment of the upcoming Versova–Bhayander coastal road, the site is part of a vital environmental
July 21, 2025: An illegal structure near Vijay Fire Road in Chandivli continues to stand, despite repeated complaints from residents and notices issued by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA). Concerns about the construction were first highlighted in a report published on
July 19, 2025: The collapse of a chawl in Bharat Nagar, Bandra East, on Friday has once again highlighted the growing issue of unauthorised constructions across Mumbai. While initial reports suggested the structure fell under the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) purview, it was later confirmed that the land belongs to
July 19, 2025: Civic activist Kamlakar Shenoy has called on the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to ensure that tenants affected by the proposed demolition of the Prabhadevi railway overbridge (ROB) are adequately compensated or relocated before any dismantling work commences. Formerly known as the Elphinstone bridge, the ROB
July 19, 2025: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to transform Mumbai into a “modern, all-inclusive city” while ensuring it remains an integral part of Maharashtra. Speaking in the legislative assembly during a debate on the Opposition-sponsored ‘last week’s motion’, Fadnavis addressed a range of
July 18, 2025: A section of a ground-plus-three-storey chawl structure at Chawl No. 37, Bharat Nagar, BKC, near Namaj Committee Masjid in Bandra East, collapsed early Friday morning, triggering a swift response from emergency services. The incident occurred at approximately 5:56 a.m., when the second and third floors of the
July 18, 2025: In response to growing concerns over design flaws in several newly reconstructed bridges, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has constituted a dedicated team within its bridge department to draft a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). This team will assess recent issues and establish clear, consistent guidelines for bridge
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