Mumbai roads will be pothole-free in two years due to ongoing concretisation efforts, says Maharashtra CM
On Friday, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced that Mumbai’s roads will be free of potholes within the next two years, as concretisation work is currently in progress. He also appealed to Mumbai residents to cooperate with the administration in maintaining the city’s cleanliness and beauty. During an event held in memory of the late […]
“No Structural Defects”: MMRDA Responds to Maharashtra Congress Chief Nana Patole’s Claims of Cracks on Atal Setu
On Friday, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) clarified that the minor cracks found are on the approach road connecting to Atal Setu in Ulwe, not on the bridge itself. MMRDA assured that these cracks do not indicate any structural defects and pose no threat to the bridge. Labeling reports of cracks on the […]
10 Considerations for Homeowners in Housing Societies Planning Building Redevelopment
In Mumbai’s real estate market, the redevelopment of old housing society buildings has gained significant momentum in recent years. This surge follows the Maharashtra government’s post-Covid-19 waivers for developers, aimed at revitalising the sector. Data from real estate consultancy firm Knight Frank India indicates that redevelopment projects account for approximately 10% to 20% of the […]
Cabinet Approves Rs 76,200-Crore Greenfield Major Port at Vadhavan
The Union Cabinet approved the development of an all-weather greenfield deep draft major port at Vadhavan in Maharashtra, with a project cost of Rs 76,200 crore. According to an official statement, the port will be constructed by Vadhavan Port Project Limited (VPPL), a special purpose vehicle (SPV) created by the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) […]
The “strange” slum strategy of the Maharashtra government promotes encroachment on both public and private lands : Mumbai HC
The Maharashtra government’s slum policy, which converts private and public lands into free tenement for encroachers after they are recognized as slum rehabilitation areas, was called “strange” by the Bombay High Court on Tuesday. The court stated that nowadays we would not be faced with the issue of an international city like Mumbai being known […]
After CM Shinde inaugurates the north-bound portion, the trip time between Marine Lines and Haji Ali is now only eight minutes.
On Monday, June 10, the Mumbai Coastal Road’s northbound portion, which runs from Marine Drive to Haji Ali, was officially opened. This milestone, which will drastically cut down on drivers’ trip times, is an important stage in the development of the city’s infrastructure. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde conducted the inauguration in the company of Deputy […]
The NMMC publishes a list of 527 dangerous Navi Mumbai structures
On May 30, 2024, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) published a list of the city’s 527 most unsafe buildings. Section 264 of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act declares these to be harmful. They were found during the municipal body’s inspection program for 2024–2025 in an effort to stop any negative incidents from happening during […]
MahaRERA introduces minimum specifications for retirement homes and senior citizen housing projects
The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has announced comprehensive regulations and specifications for retirement and senior citizen housing, applicable across Maharashtra. These guidelines, detailed in a recent circular, focus on essential aspects such as building design, green building principles, lifts & ramps and safety and security. Compliance with these minimum physical specifications is mandatory […]