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Govt permits toll for Thane-Borivali twin tunnel

Maharashtra has approved toll charges for the Thane-Borivali twin tunnel, set to cost ₹18,838.40 crore, aiming to cut travel time significantly.

Mumbai

Updated on Oct 16, 2024 06:32 AM IST

ByAteeq Shaikh

How Baba Siddique became Mumbai's slum redevelopment lord

Baba Siddique, a prominent Bandra real estate mogul, was shot dead. He opposed slum redevelopment projects, advocating for transparency for residents

Among Baba Siddique’s first ventures was Vertical Developers, in partnership with developer Vinay Madnani and Kalpana Shah, in August 2003.(PTI)

Mumbai

Updated on Oct 14, 2024 09:36 AM IST

ByAteeq Shaikh

Thane Creek Bridge inaugurated; relief for Navi Mumbai motorists

CM Shinde said that this emand for seven bridges along the coastal highway is being fulfilled today, and should be considered as a Diwali gift for Konkanis

Mumbai

Updated on Oct 14, 2024 09:30 AM IST

ByAteeq Shaikh

Mumbai Metro 3: Breaking Ground, Defying Odds

How challenging was it to build Mumbai’s first underground metro corridor? Ashwini Bhide, the IAS officer who led the project, takes us to gound zero

Mumbai

Updated on Oct 13, 2024 06:48 AM IST

ByAteeq Shaikh

MMRDA looks at raising ₹656 crore through 3 more BKC plots

MMRDA aims to raise ₹656 crore by leasing three plots for a hospital, sports, and educational institutes, amid a ₹1.51 lakh crore debt burden.

MMRDA looks at raising <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>656 crore through 3 more BKC plots

Mumbai

Updated on Oct 13, 2024 06:46 AM IST

ByAteeq Shaikh

Chedda Nagar junction set to decongest as new flyover arm opens

More than 60,000 vehicles use the Chheda Nagar junction every day and the newly opened stretch will decongest the clogged junction and ease traffic flow in the morning and evening rush hours

Mumbai

Updated on Oct 13, 2024 06:38 AM IST

ByAteeq Shaikh

314 Maharashtra housing projects registered with MahaRERA face insolvency

The list includes projects by developers such as Lavasa, Wadhwa Group, Godrej Properties, Sheltrex Karjat (Tanaji Malasure), RNA Corp, Radius among others

A total of 314 housing projects across Maharashtra, registered with the state's Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA), are currently facing insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings. Representative Image(HT File / Representative Photo)

Mumbai

Published on Oct 11, 2024 05:39 PM IST

ByAteeq Shaikh

As Coastal Road grows, is real estate in south Mumbai on the cusp of revival?

Urban planners and real estate experts say the new link between the Mumbai Coastal Road and the Bandra-Worli Sea Link will help Nariman Point grow

Mumbai

Updated on Oct 11, 2024 09:15 AM IST

ByShashank Rao, Ateeq Shaikh

Abhyudaya Nagar’s redevelopment gets rolling

Mhada bids to redevelop Abhyudaya Nagar, offering 55% housing for sale. Residents get larger homes, relocation aid; bids due by Nov 21.

Mumbai

Updated on Oct 10, 2024 08:40 AM IST

ByAteeq Shaikh

Passengers face 30-minute delays during morning rush at Aqua Line

Mumbai's Metro Line 3 faces delays of 30-40 minutes due to operational glitches, frustrating commuters during the morning rush hour.

Mumbai

Updated on Oct 10, 2024 08:06 AM IST

ByAteeq Shaikh

MHADA to put 20,000 houses on sale by mid-2025

On Tuesday, MHADA conducted the sale of 2,030 homes at various locations in Mumbai, for which it had received an overwhelming 1,34,350 applications

Mumbai

Updated on Oct 09, 2024 09:50 AM IST

ByAteeq Shaikh

Atal Setu: 700% rise in trucks, buses using bridge; cars increase by only 31%

Heavy vehicles such as trucks, which use the bridge, shot up by over 700% between January and August, but the corresponding rise in private cars was only 31%

The total number of vehicles using India’s longest sea bridge rose from 5.20 lakh in January to over 7.25 lakh in August. (ANI)

Mumbai

Updated on Oct 08, 2024 09:23 AM IST

ByAteeq Shaikh

Mumbai Metro 3 day one: Tepid start, but numbers grow despite ticketing glitch

Mumbai's Aqua Line Metro3 began operations, attracting 15,700 passengers on day one, easing commutes despite initial ticketing issues

Among the 10 stations on the first phase of the Aqua Line, Marol Naka was busiest on day one. It services office-goers from SEEPZ, MIDC and JVLR at the northern end of the line, and Bandra-Kurla Complex at the southern end. (Raju Shinde/HT Photo)

Mumbai

Updated on Oct 08, 2024 09:08 AM IST

ByShashank Rao, Ateeq Shaikh

PM launches MetroConnect3 app

PM Modi launched the MetroConnect3 app to enhance Mumbai Metro travel, offering station info and last-mile planning. Metro Line 3 to debut soon.

Mumbai

Updated on Oct 06, 2024 06:34 PM IST

ByAteeq Shaikh

Wait till Monday to ride the underground Aqua Line

The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) had planned to open this section for commercial operations on Sunday, but that plan has changed. “Since the inauguration took place in the evening, we will need to prepare the stations for public operations

Mumbai

Updated on Oct 06, 2024 07:22 AM IST

ByAteeq Shaikh

Aarey JVLR to BKC metro receives safety clearance

On Thursday, the chief commissioner of Metro rail safety issued the last set of clearances for the stretch which will be inaugurated by PM Modi

uilt at a cost of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>37,275.82 crore, the entire Metro 3 corridor is scheduled to be ready by June 2025. But the route’s operation may be extended till Acharya Atre Chowk at Worli by February 2025. (Hindustan Times)

Mumbai

Updated on Oct 04, 2024 09:56 AM IST

ByAteeq Shaikh

MMRC looks to raise ₹5,173 crore from Nariman Point plot

The plot earlier housed offices of various political parties, including that of the undivided Nationalist Congress Party

MMRC looks to raise <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5,173 crore from Nariman Point plot

Mumbai

Updated on Oct 04, 2024 07:02 AM IST

ByAteeq Shaikh

Bandra-Worli Sea Link contractor terminated for toll, maintenance defaults

MSRDC has terminated the toll collection contract for Mumbai's BWSL and Mumbai-Nagpur Expressway due to irregularities and poor maintenance

This is not the first time the company, Roadway Solutions India Infra Limited, has run into trouble with city authorities. (Unsplash)

Mumbai

Updated on Oct 03, 2024 09:37 AM IST

ByAteeq Shaikh

MMRDA to raise ₹16,577 crore for 2 projects linking Thane and Mira-Bhayandar

MMRDA aims to raise ₹16,577 crore for new tunnels and bridges linking Thane and Mira-Bhayandar, amid a debt of ₹1.03 lakh crore

Mumbai

Updated on Oct 02, 2024 09:47 AM IST

ByAteeq Shaikh

Mumbai real estate: Residential property sales dip 14.79% in September

A total of 10,693 homes were sold in September last year while this year, the number was limited to 9,111 properties

Mumbai

Updated on Oct 01, 2024 09:52 AM IST

ByAteeq Shaikh

Maharashtra approves using 256 acres of salt pans to rehouse Dharavi residents

The move was opposed by Dharavi residents who are insisting on in-situ rehabilitation. Environmental activists termed it “an ecologically disastrous decision”

Mumbai

Updated on Oct 01, 2024 09:39 AM IST

ByFaisal Malik, Ateeq Shaikh

Central agencies may be roped in for slum redevelopment projects in MMR

If the plan comes through, slum colonies will be revamped on joint venture basis between the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) and central agencies

On September 3, CM Eknath Shinde distributed cheques to beneficiaries of the Ramabai Nagar and Kamraj Nagar redevelopment projects in Ghatkopar. The projects are being undertaken jointly by MMRDA and SRA. (Raju Shinde/HT Photo)

Mumbai

Updated on Sep 30, 2024 08:04 AM IST

ByAteeq Shaikh

Mumbai train delays: 150-175 WR services to be hit by track work this week

Mumbai's Western Line will face delays and 150-175 train cancellations from September 30 to October 4 due to speed restrictions for track work

Daily commuters on the Western Line are likely to face delays between Monday and Friday. (PTI Photo)(PTI)

Mumbai

Updated on Sep 30, 2024 09:16 AM IST

ByAteeq Shaikh

Mhada serves 1,200 notices to push redevelopment projects

Mhada has issued 1,200 notices to developers in Mumbai to reclaim stalled redevelopment projects, leveraging new powers from a 2022 law amendment.

Mumbai

Updated on Sep 29, 2024 07:36 AM IST

ByAteeq Shaikh

Farmer leader and former MP Raju Shetti applies for MHADA housing lottery

Shetti, who serves as the President of Swabhimani Paksha, has made a single application in this year's draw for a flat on Adi Shankaracharya Marg in Powai

Mumbai

Published on Sep 28, 2024 12:26 PM IST

ByAteeq Shaikh

MMRDA scraps Mumbai Eye Ferris wheel project following opposition

MMRDA has scrapped the Mumbai Eye Ferris wheel project due to resident opposition and unsuitable locations, ending plans for India's first observation wheel

The project was inspired by the London Eye.(Shutterstock)

Mumbai

Updated on Sep 28, 2024 09:19 AM IST

ByAteeq Shaikh

Maharashtra releases draft of new housing policy, focuses on EWS, middle-class

Maharashtra unveils a draft housing policy focused on affordable housing for EWS, LIG, and MIG ahead of elections, inviting public feedback until October 3

The policy also touches upon slums redevelopment through public-private partnerships (PPP). ( Praful Gangurde /HT Photo )

Mumbai

Updated on Sep 28, 2024 09:28 AM IST

ByAteeq Shaikh

Motorists face delays on NH3 as Samruddhi Mahamarg connection remains unfinished

Travellers to and from Igatpuri will continue to endure the challenging drive along the treacherous National Highway 3 for at least another six weeks

A section of the Samruddhi Mahamarg between Butibori and Wardha. (HT PHOTO) (Hindustan Times)

Mumbai

Published on Sep 27, 2024 10:39 AM IST

ByAteeq Shaikh

Nine infra projects in CM Eknath Shinde's bastion secure ₹31,673 crore loan

Sanjay Mukherjee, Metropolitan Commissioner of MMRDA, stated, "This is a significant milestone for the development of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR)

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. (PTI Photo) (PTI)

Mumbai

Published on Sep 27, 2024 10:37 AM IST

ByAteeq Shaikh

Why Mumbai went under water on Wednesday: Storm water drains to blame

By all official accounts, it was the overall 257mm rainfall that hit the city which threw all the carefully laid plans out of gear

The intensity of the incessant rainfall was higher in the eastern suburbs of Ghatkopar, Mankhurd, Govandi, LBS Road in Vikhroli and Bhandup, which are considered chronic flooding spots. (Praful Gangurde /HT Photo)

Mumbai

Updated on Sep 27, 2024 09:12 AM IST

ByLinah Baliga, Ateeq Shaikh

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Maharashtra has approved toll charges for the Thane-Borivali twin tunnel, set to cost ₹18,838.40 crore, aiming to cut travel time significantly.

Baba Siddique, a prominent Bandra real estate mogul, was shot dead. He opposed slum redevelopment projects, advocating for transparency for residents

CM Shinde said that this emand for seven bridges along the coastal highway is being fulfilled today, and should be considered as a Diwali gift for Konkanis

How challenging was it to build Mumbai’s first underground metro corridor? Ashwini Bhide, the IAS officer who led the project, takes us to gound zero

MMRDA aims to raise ₹656 crore by leasing three plots for a hospital, sports, and educational institutes, amid a ₹1.51 lakh crore debt burden.

More than 60,000 vehicles use the Chheda Nagar junction every day and the newly opened stretch will decongest the clogged junction and ease traffic flow in the morning and evening rush hours

The list includes projects by developers such as Lavasa, Wadhwa Group, Godrej Properties, Sheltrex Karjat (Tanaji Malasure), RNA Corp, Radius among others

Urban planners and real estate experts say the new link between the Mumbai Coastal Road and the Bandra-Worli Sea Link will help Nariman Point grow

Mhada bids to redevelop Abhyudaya Nagar, offering 55% housing for sale. Residents get larger homes, relocation aid; bids due by Nov 21.

Mumbai's Metro Line 3 faces delays of 30-40 minutes due to operational glitches, frustrating commuters during the morning rush hour.

On Tuesday, MHADA conducted the sale of 2,030 homes at various locations in Mumbai, for which it had received an overwhelming 1,34,350 applications

Heavy vehicles such as trucks, which use the bridge, shot up by over 700% between January and August, but the corresponding rise in private cars was only 31%

Mumbai's Aqua Line Metro3 began operations, attracting 15,700 passengers on day one, easing commutes despite initial ticketing issues

PM Modi launched the MetroConnect3 app to enhance Mumbai Metro travel, offering station info and last-mile planning. Metro Line 3 to debut soon.

The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) had planned to open this section for commercial operations on Sunday, but that plan has changed. “Since the inauguration took place in the evening, we will need to prepare the stations for public operations

On Thursday, the chief commissioner of Metro rail safety issued the last set of clearances for the stretch which will be inaugurated by PM Modi

The plot earlier housed offices of various political parties, including that of the undivided Nationalist Congress Party

MSRDC has terminated the toll collection contract for Mumbai's BWSL and Mumbai-Nagpur Expressway due to irregularities and poor maintenance

MMRDA aims to raise ₹16,577 crore for new tunnels and bridges linking Thane and Mira-Bhayandar, amid a debt of ₹1.03 lakh crore

A total of 10,693 homes were sold in September last year while this year, the number was limited to 9,111 properties

The move was opposed by Dharavi residents who are insisting on in-situ rehabilitation. Environmental activists termed it “an ecologically disastrous decision”

If the plan comes through, slum colonies will be revamped on joint venture basis between the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) and central agencies

Mumbai's Western Line will face delays and 150-175 train cancellations from September 30 to October 4 due to speed restrictions for track work

Mhada has issued 1,200 notices to developers in Mumbai to reclaim stalled redevelopment projects, leveraging new powers from a 2022 law amendment.

Shetti, who serves as the President of Swabhimani Paksha, has made a single application in this year's draw for a flat on Adi Shankaracharya Marg in Powai

MMRDA has scrapped the Mumbai Eye Ferris wheel project due to resident opposition and unsuitable locations, ending plans for India's first observation wheel

Maharashtra unveils a draft housing policy focused on affordable housing for EWS, LIG, and MIG ahead of elections, inviting public feedback until October 3

Travellers to and from Igatpuri will continue to endure the challenging drive along the treacherous National Highway 3 for at least another six weeks

Sanjay Mukherjee, Metropolitan Commissioner of MMRDA, stated, "This is a significant milestone for the development of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR)

By all official accounts, it was the overall 257mm rainfall that hit the city which threw all the carefully laid plans out of gear

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