BMC Launches Colaba’s First Large-Scale Slum Illumination Project
December 1, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), along with the Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST), has begun implementing a major illumination initiative across slum settlements in Colaba, installing more than 2,500 LED lighting poles as part of a 5,000-pole plan aimed at improving visibility and public safety. Estimated to cost between Rs 8–10 […]
Mumbai Parks And Playgrounds Set For Major Upgrades As BMC Launches Rs 26-Crore Renovation Drive
November 26, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated a significant revamp of multiple parks and playgrounds across the city, issuing tenders collectively valued at Rs 26 crore. The civic body aims to modernise and restore several key public spaces, enhancing recreational infrastructure for residents in both the island city and suburbs. Among the […]
Sion Bridge Demolition Drags On As Commuters Face Fresh Chaos With Elphinstone Closure
September 15, 2025: Even as the Elphinstone Bridge was closed from midnight on Friday, work at Sion remains far from complete, leaving daily commuters grappling with worsening traffic and delays. A site visit revealed that the old 110-year-old Sion Bridge has only been partially demolished. The north end has been pulled down, while a small […]