In a significant step towards easing Mumbai’s overburdened suburban rail system, the Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) has proposed a quadruple railway line between Karjat and Panvel. The ₹492 crore project aims to improve daily commutes for thousands residing in Navi Mumbai and Raigad—regions experiencing rapid urban expansion. At present,
Mumbai’s iconic Coastal Road is poised for a transformative green makeover, with an estimated investment of ₹400 crore funded entirely through corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has recommended Reliance Industries for this large-scale greening project, following a competitive selection process involving five major corporations, including
The P-North ward of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), encompassing Malad, Madh, and Kurar, has uncovered approximately 123 properties constructed using forged maps. So far this month, the ward office has demolished 24 such unauthorised structures, with notices issued to the owners of the remaining properties, stated Kundan Valvi, Assistant
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
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