The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has criticised Mumbai Metro Line 3 for rejecting a consumer-first proposal by Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) to ensure seamless mobile connectivity for underground commuters. In an official statement, COAI alleged that Mumbai Metro has created a monopoly by awarding connectivity rights exclusively to
The much-anticipated Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) has missed its scheduled launch date once more. Originally slated to commence operations on 15 May 2025, the airport will now remain non-operational at least until 6 August 2025. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) issued an official Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) in
Panvel, Navi Mumbai: In response to the worsening water scarcity in rural areas of Panvel taluka, MLA Prashant Thakur convened an urgent meeting on Thursday at the Panvel Panchayat Samiti office. The meeting was attended by senior officials from the Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran (MJP), Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), and
Building on the momentum of its past editions, the Trans Employment Mela is back for its third edition on June 18, 2025, in New Delhi. Organised by the TWEET Foundation and InHarmony, in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE), the event continues to push forward a
Ashmitha Enous In a press discussion held to announce the 3rd edition of the Trans Employment Mela 2025, transgender rights activists highlighted the systemic challenges the community faces while trying to secure housing. The event, held at Kalasmriti Ground in Goregaon West, was addressed by Abhina Aher, founder of the
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has taken a decisive step to improve the distribution of free sand for rural housing construction by directing officials to ensure that sand royalty receipts are delivered directly to beneficiaries’ homes through Group Development Officers. The move aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s initiative, under
In a significant development for the Breach Candy Residents Forum’s (BCRF) parking initiative, Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Anil Kumbhare has ordered site inspections to assess the feasibility of the proposed parking lots. The move follows a joint meeting held on Wednesday between Breach Candy residents, Kumbhare, and traffic officials
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday directed the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to refrain from opening financial bids for the ambitious Thane-Ghodbunder to Bhayandar tunnel and elevated road project until Thursday. This order followed a petition by construction giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T), which alleged that while other
After a 15-day delay, construction has resumed on Mumbai’s much-anticipated Carnac Bridge, which had stalled due to a setback in the delivery of crucial steel girders. These structural components, initially expected by 30 April, only arrived on 10 May. As a consequence, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has levied a
On its seventh anniversary, the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has achieved a significant milestone by registering over 50,000 housing projects, making Maharashtra the only state in India to reach this achievement. The state now accounts for more than 35% of all residential projects registered under RERA across the
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