Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday directed officials to redevelop Dharavi on the lines of modern housing projects in Singapore and Hong Kong. However, he emphasised that the residents, their livelihoods and the local identity of Dharavi must remain at the centre of this transformation, while ensuring that the project is completed within the stipulated timeline.The Chief Minister was speaking at a high-level review meeting of the Dharavi Redevelopment Pr…
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Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) The largest urban redevelopment project in Asia at Dharavi in central Mumbai, being undertaken by the Adani Group, involves the rehabilitation of more than 1 million slum dwellers for whom 125,000 homes are being constructed.Dharavi, located in central Mumbai, is widely regarded as Asia’s largest slum. Spread over an area of around 600 acres, it houses more than a million people in a densely populated slum along with four large industries — pottery, food processing, leat…
Mumbai, May 23 (IANS) The Western Railway (WR) administration on Saturday successfully completed a major anti-encroachment drive near the Bandra railway station, completely flattening all illegal structures and shanties in the Garib Nagar area of Mumbai’s Bandra East. Following the five-day intensive operation, debris clearance work commenced on Saturday.According to the Railway officials, while unauthorised structures were completely razed, the ground floors of around 100 authorised houses in t…
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) A framed image displayed at Gate 4 of the Ministry of Railways building in New Delhi offered a glimpse of what India’s bullet train future could look like — a sleek, aerodynamic train with a rounded nose, gliding over an elevated viaduct through lush green terrain.While the image appeared symbolic, possibly a digital rendering, it also reflected the government’s renewed confidence that the long-delayed Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project is finally gath…
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Tesla on Wednesday unveiled the new six-seater Model Y L in India, expanding its local portfolio with a family-focused electric SUV designed for space, comfort and performance. The launch took place at the Ballard Pier Downtown Experience Centre, with online bookings opening immediately on the company’s official website.The Model Y L will be available for public viewing starting April 23, 2026, at Tesla’s experience centres in key locations, including Bandra Kurla …
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) In connection with the deaths of two individuals due to a suspected drug overdose at a live concert in Mumbai, the Vanrai Police Station has arrested another accused, taking the total number of arrests in the case to seven, officials said.According to the police, the latest arrest is of an individual allegedly linked to a larger syndicate involved in the supply of narcotics. Authorities are continuing their search for the main accused, believed to be the key figure orches…
Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) During the ongoing construction work of Metro Line 2B at the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai, a mechanical failure caused a 400-tonne mobile crane to tilt. However, no injuries or casualties were reported.The crane was lifting a pre-cast beam to topple near the Asian Heart Hospital junction. The mishap happened at 4.30 a.m. during the overnight work being carried out by the contractor J. Kumar Infraprojects Limited. No injuries or casualties have been reported, said …
Ahmedabad/Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) The assembly of the second Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor has commenced at Savali near Ghansoli, marking a key phase in the development of the underground section of India’s first bullet train project. The machine is being assembled approximately 39 metres below ground level at the Savali shaft, from where it will be deployed to drive tunnels towards Vikhroli as part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train corrido…
Mumbai, April 7 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday inaugurated the first phase of Metro Line 9 on the 4.7 km stretch from Dahisar East to Kashigaon, featuring four new stations. He stated that this connectivity will significantly reduce travel time between Mumbai and Mira-Bhayandar.The government release said that Metro Line 9 is linked to Metro Line 7 (Red Line), providing a direct link to the Western Express Highway and Andheri East. Travel time that previously took…
Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) In a shocking case of cyber fraud, a 69-year-old retired senior officer from the DN Nagar area of Andheri in Mumbai was subjected to ‘digital arrest’ for 25 days and defrauded of Rs 1.57 crore by cybercriminals posing as police and court officials. The accused even staged a mock court hearing via video call, invoking the name of a former Supreme Court judge to intimidate the victim. According to Mumbai Police, acting swiftly on the victim’s complaint, the Cyber Cell arr…