Mumbai Crime Branch Iconic Building Demolished, Stones to Be Preserved for Memorial
Mumbai’s historic Crime Branch building near Crawford Market has been demolished after being declared structurally unsafe. Built in 1909, the British-era stone structure served as the city’s hub for high-profile investigations, including interrogations of 26/11 terrorist Ajmal Kasab, Sanjay Dutt in the 1993 blasts case, underworld figures like Chhota Rajan and Abu Salem, and Charles […]
Mumbai’s Iconic BDD Chawls’ Redevelopment Gains Momentum
Once a gathering place for industrial workers, Mumbai’s famous BDD chawls are about to undergo a long-awaited makeover. Under an ambitious project led by MHADA and the Maharashtra government, these ageing buildings—which are hampered by their small living spaces—in Worli, Naigaon, NM Joshi Marg, and Sewri are being renovated. The British constructed the 207 chawls […]
Vasai is more accessible than ever due to the infrastructure boom
Not too long ago, Vasai was a quiet suburb. Today, it’s the residential belt with the fastest rate of growth. Vasai’s improved social and infrastructure development has made it a major entry point to Mumbai. Numerous noteworthy developments in both small and large-scale infrastructure have made it possible for Vasai to be seamlessly integrated into […]
MHADA to Disburse 11 Months’ Rent in One Installment to BDD Chawl Tenants
In an effort to facilitate the relocation of tenants from the old Bombay Development Directorate (BDD) Chawls and encourage greater cooperation, the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has decided to provide eligible tenants with 11 months’ rent in a single installment. The Authority announced that tenants eligible for the BDD Chawl Redevelopment Project, […]