The Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Mumbai and Maharashtra concluded with processions for the immersion of Lord Ganesh idols. Crowds gathered in various areas to bid farewell to the idols, with Lalbaugcha Raja being a significant attraction. Over 24,000 police personnel were deployed for security, and thousands of idols were immersed in artificial ponds and natural…
Shiv Sena minister Deepak Kesarkar announced plans for a Marathi Gymkhana in south Mumbai to preserve Marathi culture and cater to Marathi voters ahead of the assembly polls. The BMC has been tasked with finding suitable land for the gymkhana, which will only admit Marathi members. This initiative follows the establishment of gymkhanas for various…
The Bombay High Court has ordered the demolition of seven illegal floors in a building in Khar (W) and directed the BMC to complete the demolition within three months. The court stated that parties who violate building or environmental regulations should not benefit from regularization. The HC found that the building had been constructed beyond…
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued work orders for the construction of a cable-stayed flyover between Madh and Versova in Mumbai, with the project cost increasing by 60% in just six months due to changes in market rates. The estimated cost of the bridge has now risen to Rs 3,246 crore. The project aims…
Five ring roads are being developed in Mumbai as part of a metropolis inter-linking project to decongest the city and improve connectivity with neighbouring regions like Thane, Palghar, and Alibaug. These roads will be built on existing infrastructure like Eastern Freeway, WEH, and Coastal Road through bridges and tunnels. The project aims to enable traffic…
People in Mumbai are expressing concerns on social media about the quality of repairs being done on the north-bound stretch of the coastal road near Haji Ali junction by the BMC. Many are questioning the effectiveness of the work being carried out and are calling for better accountability of taxpayers’ money. Activist Zoru Bhathena expressed…
Devotees in Maharashtra kick off the 10-day Ganesh festival by installing idols of Lord Ganesh in their homes and public pandals. Families, including children and seniors, bring the beloved god home amid chants and drumbeats. The festive atmosphere is enhanced by traditional processions featuring “dhol-tasha” troupes. Markets are bustling with activity as people buy vegetables,…