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
Heavy downpours in Mumbai on Sunday night led to widespread waterlogging across various parts of the city, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue orange to red alerts for Mumbai and its suburban regions. The incessant rainfall also disrupted life in several parts of Maharashtra and Odisha, signalling the
In a bid to bolster Mumbai’s water security amidst growing climate concerns, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated a pilot aquifer mapping project along the Mithi river basin. The year-long study aims to assess groundwater quantity and quality, and pave the way for the development of new public recharge
Mumbai has recently been ranked among the least walkable cities globally, highlighting deep-rooted civic issues. Rishi Aggarwal, civic expert and founder of the Mumbai Sustainability Centre, discusses the city’s challenges around walkability, road infrastructure, disaster preparedness, and waste management. Aggarwal emphasises that creating pedestrian-friendly cities is a cost-effective way to
In a strategic move to raise revenue, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) will auction vacant land parcels from the Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar slum redevelopment project. Following the successful rehabilitation of slum residents, the remaining land will be leased to MMRDA by the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) and auctioned
In anticipation of the early arrival of the monsoon, Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister and Mumbai’s Guardian Minister, Eknath Shinde, has instructed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to expedite and complete all ongoing drain cleaning operations across Mumbai and its suburbs by June 7, 2025. This directive aims to mitigate the
The Supreme Court of India on Friday adjourned the hearing of petitions filed by infrastructure giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T), which challenged the Bombay High Court’s refusal to stay the opening of financial bids for two major infrastructure projects — the Thane-Ghodbunder to Bhayandar tunnel and an elevated road project.
In a significant ruling on Thursday, the Supreme Court of India declared that Zudpi Jungle lands in Maharashtra’s eastern Vidarbha region qualify as forests, aligning with its 1996 judgement that defined the term “forest”. The bench, led by Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih, clarified that
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