BMC Actions Leave Fashion Street Losing Its Charm
August 23, 2025: A day after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) demolished portions of several shops at the iconic Fashion Street in South Mumbai, traders have accused the civic body of undermining the decades-old market’s spirit and heritage. On Thursday, civic officials dismantled parts of structures, citing unauthorised asbestos roof extensions. However, shopkeepers allege that […]
BMC to Upgrade Chowkies on MG Road, Fort
Eleven civic chowkies, which are tiny police and utility booths that are currently dispersed along the famous section that includes Fashion Street, one of South Mumbai’s busiest shopping districts, will be demolished and rebuilt as part of the proposal. The project is a component of a larger plan to improve the Fort and Colaba regions’ […]