The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to pause the implementation of the proposed ‘User Fee’ for garbage collection following a directive from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister and Urban Development Minister Eknath Shinde. The review was called in light of concerns over the additional financial strain
The Maharashtra government has finalised a master plan for the redevelopment of Dharavi, with Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde emphasising that the project will not only provide new housing but also substantially improve the quality of life for its residents. Covering a total area of 174 hectares earmarked for redevelopment,
The Bombay High Court on Thursday voiced grave concern over severe waterlogging at the civic-run KEM Hospital during this week’s heavy rainfall in Mumbai. A vacation bench comprising Justice Gauri Godse and Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to carry out an immediate inspection of the hospital
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has given the green light to the much-anticipated master plan for the redevelopment of Dharavi slums, following an hour-long meeting with stakeholders from the Dharavi Redevelopment Project Private Limited (DRPPL), who presented the comprehensive plan. This master plan will act as a strategic framework, guiding the
Mumbai witnessed widespread flooding after an intense spell of rain between the night of 25 May and the morning of 26 May, with 59 newly flooded spots reported—many in areas not historically prone to waterlogging. The deluge paralysed prominent parts of South Mumbai, including Fort, Colaba, Dongri, and Byculla, raising
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has stepped into the ongoing dispute surrounding a major infrastructure project in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). On Monday, a bench led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and Justice A.G. Masih questioned the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA)’s decision to
Bollywood actor Dino Morea and his brother Santino were questioned for nearly eight hours by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai Police on Monday in connection with an alleged Rs 65 crore scam linked to the desilting of the Mithi River — a critical drainage lifeline for Mumbai.
The Supreme Court on Monday expressed surprise at the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) deeming Larsen & Toubro (L&T) technically non-responsive for the Thane twin tunnel and elevated road project, despite the firm’s impressive track record in executing large-scale public infrastructure. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India
Mumbai was brought to a virtual halt as heavy rainfall battered the city, causing flooding in several areas. Social media platforms were flooded—ironically—with photos and videos depicting the current distressing scenes. Residents expressed their frustration and concerns over the worsening situation. Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri took to the social media platform
Mumbai witnessed widespread disruption on Monday following relentless rainfall that led to severe waterlogging across key parts of the city, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) premises at Nana Chowk and Grant Road. Images and videos shared across social media platforms revealed the BMC offices inundated with water, drawing criticism
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