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 […]
Colaba’s Pedestrian Revamp 40% Complete, Phase-I Set For December 2025 Launch
July 7, 2025: Colaba is on track to become significantly more pedestrian-friendly, with nearly 40% of the area’s new walking infrastructure already completed. Former BJP corporator Makarand Narwekar announced on Sunday that Phase I of the project—spanning from Mantralaya to Badhwar Park—is expected to be ready by December 2025. With an estimated cost of ₹5 […]