Bombay HC Clears Versova-Madh Island Bridge, Allows Removal Of 1,237 Mangroves With Safeguards
The Bombay High Court has allowed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to remove 1,237 mangroves for the construction of the proposed Versova-Madh Island bridge, subject to a set of environmental safeguards and compensatory plantation measures. A Bench comprising Chief Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Justice Advait Sethna passed the order on September 17, 2026. The […]
BMC To Build 15 ‘Aspirational’ Toilets Across Mumbai’s Western Suburbs
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has invited bids for constructing 15 “aspirational” pay-and-use public toilet blocks at busy locations across Mumbai’s western suburbs, with the civic body estimating the project cost at Rs 13.63 crore. According to a tender notice issued on September 16, the selected contractor will have 18 months to complete the work. […]
Versova Fire Safety In Focus As BMC Plans To Replace Fire Station Reservation With Housing
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has proposed removing a fire station reservation in Versova from the city’s Development Plan and opening the land for residential use, triggering concerns among local representatives and citizens about the area’s future emergency-response capacity. Versova, which has a population of more than 3.76 lakh, currently depends largely on fire stations […]
Madh–Versova Bridge Gets HC Nod, 21-Km Journey To Shrink To 1.5 Km
The proposed cable-stayed bridge connecting Madh Island with Versova has received a major legal boost, with the Bombay High Court allowing the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to proceed with the project and clear the required mangroves. A bench comprising Chief Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Justice Advait Sethna allowed the BMC’s petition seeking permission, in […]
Hrithik Roshan’s Mother Pinkie Roshan Buys Two Luxury Flats In Mumbai’s Seven Bungalows For Rs 67.30 Crore
Mumbai’s luxury housing market has recorded another high-value celebrity-linked transaction, with Pramila ‘Pinkie’ Roshan, wife of filmmaker Rakesh Roshan and mother of actor Hrithik Roshan, reportedly purchasing two premium apartments in Seven Bungalows, Versova, for a combined Rs 67.30 crore. According to property data platform Brickbharat, both apartments are located on the 24th floor of […]
Mumbai’s Bandra Bandstand Adds Rs 600 Crore+ Luxury Housing Project
GVP Realty has announced MANSION XXI, an ultra-luxury sea-facing residential development at Bandra Bandstand with an estimated project value of more than Rs 600 crore. The 26-storey development is positioned as the developer’s most ambitious project so far, combining expansive residences, privacy and waterfront living. The project comes at a time when premium land parcels […]
Mumbai Coastal Road North: BMC Targets December 2028 Completion for Versova-Bhayandar Link
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is accelerating work on the ambitious Mumbai Coastal Road North project, also known as the Versova-Bhayandar Link Road, which is expected to significantly reduce travel time between the two suburbs. The nearly 60-km project, estimated to cost around Rs 22,000 crore, is targeted for completion by December 2028, with March […]
MHADA Announces Rs 37,775 Crore Revamp Across Bandra, Worli, Versova
The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) is getting ready to start massive reconstruction projects in three desirable metropolitan locations—Bandra Reclamation, Worli, and Versova—as part of a significant effort to address Mumbai’s ongoing housing problem. One of the biggest in scope, the forthcoming Bandra Reclamation Project would help about 1,631 families by redeveloping 52 […]
Mumbai Real Estate Sets New April Benchmark with 13-Year High In Registrations
According to Knight Frank India, the real estate market in Mumbai saw its best April in more than ten years, with 12,142 property registrations, a 4% increase year over year. In 13 years, this is the most deals for the month. Premium housing accounted for 25% of all transactions, up from 22% in April 2024, […]
BMC Acts Swiftly To Ease Potential Bottleneck At Barfiwala Flyover
In response to a Times of India report on April 17 highlighting the risk of traffic congestion for westbound motorists at the CD Barfiwala flyover, the BMC has moved quickly to address the issue. The civic body has begun removing barricades that were placed for the JVPD flyover project, stretching up to the Versova signal. […]