Residents Flag Garbage, Water Leaks, Railway Hazards & Civic Shortcomings Across The City
From overflowing garbage and water leakages to deteriorating railway infrastructure and encroachment on mangrove land, Mumbai residents continue to raise concerns over a range of civic issues affecting daily life across the city. While some complaints have elicited responses from civic agencies and transport authorities, many problems remain unresolved. In Juhu, resident Smita Joshi highlighted […]
HC Seeks Pothole, Manhole Status Report From BMC Ahead Of Monsoon
The Bombay High Court has directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and other civic authorities to submit detailed information on potholes and manholes across their jurisdictions, along with updates on measures taken to address these issues before the monsoon season. A division bench comprising Justices Ajey Gadkari and Kamal Khata was hearing a suo motu […]
BMC’s First Woman Commissioner Ashwini Bhide Says Women Bring A Different Perspective To Governance
A month after assuming office as the first woman commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Ashwini Bhide has outlined her priorities for Mumbai’s civic administration, stressing that basic services remain at the core of the corporation’s responsibilities despite the spotlight on mega infrastructure projects. In a recent interaction with Nayonika Bose and Pratip Acharya, […]
Rs 900 Crore Mumbai Skywalks Lie Underused, Raise Safety Concerns For Commuters
Mumbai’s network of skywalks, developed at a cost of nearly Rs 900 crore to improve pedestrian safety and ease congestion, is increasingly failing to serve its intended purpose. Built across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region in phases—including locations such as Badlapur, Ambarnath, and Kalyan—around 37 skywalks were envisioned as secure, efficient pathways. However, issues like poor […]
MSHRC Fines MCGM Rs 1 Lakh Over Lack Of Burial Grounds In Gorai, Calls It Human Rights Violation
The Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (MSHRC) has imposed a penalty of Rs 1 lakh on the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) for failing to provide adequate burial and cremation facilities in Gorai and nearby areas, terming the lapse a violation of basic human rights. The Commission has also directed the civic body to […]
Mumbai Restricts Access To ‘Melody Road’ On Coastal Corridor After Resident Complaints
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has taken steps to limit access to a newly introduced musical road feature along Mumbai’s coastal corridor, following persistent concerns raised by residents in South Mumbai. The barricading of the stretch near Breach Candy highlights the growing friction between innovative urban design and everyday liveability in densely populated areas. The […]
From Metro Rush To Road Potholes: Mumbaikars Raise Civic Concerns
Residents across Mumbai have raised a range of civic concerns—from overcrowded metro trains to pothole-ridden roads, noise pollution and rodent infestation—as part of a weekly initiative that connects citizens with authorities. One of the key complaints comes from daily commuters on the Mumbai Metro Line 1, who continue to face severe overcrowding. Despite repeated discussions […]
Veteran Actress Sudha Chandran Flags Mumbai Traffic Woes, Urges BMC To Fix Roads
Veteran actress Sudha Chandran has raised concerns over worsening traffic conditions in Mumbai, attributing the issue to ongoing roadwork and poorly maintained stretches. Taking to social media, she highlighted how incomplete infrastructure projects are leading to severe congestion across the city. The actress recently found herself caught in a traffic jam for nearly 20–25 minutes […]
Harsh Goenka’s Mumbai Metro Ride Sparks Big Debate On India’s Infrastructure Gap
A single metro journey has snowballed into a nationwide conversation on the state of India’s urban infrastructure. Industrialist Harsh Goenka recently travelled on Mumbai Metro Line 3, also known as the Aqua Line, for the first time. What began as an ordinary commute quickly evolved into a wider debate about how India builds — and […]
Altamount Road: Where Luxury Meets Broken Footpaths
Altamount Road is widely regarded as a symbol of wealth and influence. Lined with residences of some of India’s most prominent business families, it frequently appears in global rankings of the world’s most expensive streets. The neighbourhood conveys exclusivity, order and round-the-clock security. However, the experience changes markedly for those navigating it on foot. Pavements […]