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Mumbai: In a major relief for residents of Mankhurd and Chembur, the first phase of Mumbai Metro Line 2B has been inaugurated today, April 7. CM Devendra Fadnavis, along with Deputy CMs Sunetra Pawar and Eknath Shinde, inaugurated the 5.4-km stretch, which is set to ease congestion and improve connectivity. Along with this, the virtual bhoomipujan of the BKC pod taxi project was also done. Stations To Open In Phase 1 The Phase I section of the corridor covers a 5.4-km stretch between Diamond G ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Ashwini Bhide, 55, an IAS officer of 1995 batch, widely known as the 'Metro Woman of Mumbai' for spearheading the Aqua Line (Metro 3) and navigating challenges of land acquisition and resettling project affected people, has emerged as the front-runner for the post of commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Commissioner (BMC), the country's richest civic body. Bhide will become the first woman IAS officer to make it to the position, when she takes over from the current civic chief Bh ...Read More >
Phase I of Line 9 will improve transit options for residents. (File) In a boost to Mumbai's suburban mobility, portions of Mumbai Metro Line 2B and Metro Line 9 are scheduled to commence partial operations on April 3, bringing metro connectivity to several key city and suburb areas. The move by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is expected to significantly ease daily travel for commuters across eastern and northern parts of Greater Mumbai. In the initial phase, Line ...Read More >
Mumbai: Mumbai's newly appointed Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide on Tuesday assured that the city will not face waterlogging this monsoon, as she took charge as the first woman chief of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Bhide assumed office from outgoing Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani and, in her first interaction with the media, stressed that pre-monsoon preparedness, especially desilting of drains, will be closely monitored. "Keeping the upcoming monsoon in mind, we will review ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Ashwini Bhide, who played a key role in the construction of the underground Metro in Mumbai, was Tuesday appointed the city's municipal commissioner, the first woman to head BMC in the history of the over-160-year-old corporation. The 1995 batch IAS officer retires in 2030, and thus could get a full three-year tenure as chief of the country's richest civic body. Known as a task master and said to be close to CM Fadnavis, Bhide, who was an additional chief secretary in the CMO, took charg ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 31: As Ashwini Bhide, who has 31 years of experience in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), takes charge as the new civic commissioner of Mumbai, she is tasked with handling key infrastructure projects, pre-monsoon preparations, and other civic issues. Her appointment comes two months after the BMC elections, in which the BJP-Shinde Sena alliance won, and a month after the administration presented the massive budget of over Rs 80,000 crore. Track record of delivering key pro ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 31: A history was created in the 153-year-old Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday, March 31, as the country's richest civic body got its first woman commissioner. Senior IAS officer from the 1995 batch, Ashwini Bhide, took charge as the new Mumbai civic chief as the incumbent commissioner Bhushan Gagrani retired. Bhide is likely to get a full tenure until 2030. Appointment and background Bhide was serving as the Additional Chief Secretary at the Chief Minister's ...Read More >
Mumbai, Mar 31 (PTI) Senior IAS officer Ashwini Bhide, who played a key role in developing Mumbai's metro rail network, on Tuesday became the first woman commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) which was established more than 150 years ago. She took charge from senior bureaucrat and outgoing civic commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, who retired on Tuesday, at a ceremony at the BMC headquarters in south Mumbai in the evening. The Mumbai civic body, set up in 1872, is one of the o ...Read More >
Mumbai, Mar 31 (PTI) Senior IAS officer Ashwini Bhide was on Tuesday appointed as the first woman commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), an official said. She took charge from Bhushan Gagrani, who retired on Tuesday, at a ceremony at the BMC headquarters in south Mumbai in the evening. The Mumbai civic body, set up in 1872, is one of the oldest local self-governing bodies in India. The BMC has a rich legacy and heritage of more than 150 years, Bhide told reporters after ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a landmark administrative reshuffle, the Government of Maharashtra on Tuesday appointed senior IAS officer of the 1995 batch, Ashwini Bhide as the Municipal Commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). With this appointment, Bhide makes history as the first woman to lead India's richest civic body. The official order, issued by Subhash Umranikar, Joint Secretary to the Government of Maharashtra, confirms that Bhide will succeed Bhushan Gagra ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The state govt on Tuesday appointed Ashwini Bhide as the city's Municipal Commissioner. Bhide is the first woman BMC chief since the BMC was set up over 160 years ago.Bhide who is an IAS officer of the 1995 batch retires in 2030 and could get a full three year tenure as BMC chief. IAS officer Lokesh Chandra who was Chairman and Managing Director (MD) of the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) replaces Bhide as Additional Chief Secretary in the CMO. Bhide w ...Read More >
Mumbai, Mar 31 (PTI) Senior IAS officer Ashwini Bhide was on Tuesday appointed as the first woman commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), an official said. She will take charge from Bhushan Gagrani, who retires on Tuesday, the official said. The Mumbai civic body, set up in 1872, is one of the oldest local self-governing bodies in India. Bhide, a 1995 batch IAS officer was the Additional Chief Secretary in the Chief Minister's Office and has handled many key infrastructu ...Read More >
Mumbai: Senior IAS officer Ashwini Bhide has been appointed as the first woman Commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), marking a historic moment in the city's administrative landscape. She succeeds Bhushan Gagrani, who completes his tenure on March 31, 2026. Who Is Ashwini Bhide? A 1995-batch IAS officer, Bhide is currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary in the Chief Minister's Office under Devendra Fadnavis. Known for her firm, results-driven administrative style, ...Read More >
Mumbai: Senior IAS officer Ashwini Bhide will take charge as the commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) today. Bhide creates history as she will be the first woman municipal commissioner of India's financial capital. The decision was made last night during a meeting held between CM Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde over Bhushan Gagrani's successor, who retires today. Bhide is likely to get a full tenure until 2030. Bhushan Gagrani Informs Of Bhide Taking Charge ...Read More >
Mumbai's ambitious underground mobility network has achieved a significant breakthrough, with the Orange Gate-Marine Drive road tunnel project entering its main tunnelling phase, according to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority. The development marks a crucial step forward in one of India's most complex urban infrastructure projects aimed at transforming east-west connectivity in the city. The project recently crossed an important milestone as the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) co ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a landmark administrative decision, senior IAS officer Ashwini Bhide has been appointed as the first woman Commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), following the retirement of incumbent chief Bhushan Gagrani on March 31. A 1995-batch IAS officer, Bhide currently serves as Additional Chief Secretary in the Chief Minister's Office under Devendra Fadnavis. Her appointment marks a major milestone in Mumbai's civic administration, with many viewing it as a progressive ...Read More >
Mumbai: Senior IAS officer Ashwini Bhide is likely to be appointed as the first woman Commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), following the retirement of incumbent chief Bhushan Gagrani on March 31. A 1995-batch IAS officer, Bhide is currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary in the Chief Minister's Office under Devendra Fadnavis. Sources indicate that she is the frontrunner for the post, with a final decision expected soon. Previous Administrative Roles Bhide is kn ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Oct 28 (IANS) Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Tuesday that there is nothing wrong with the demand for a Dalit Chief Minister. "What's wrong with holding a Dalit convention? Earlier, the high command had asked us to postpone it for certain reasons, and we had agreed. In the interest of the party, the Dalit community has always stood with the Congress," he said. The state Home Minister pointed out that to maintain this unity, the party needs to hold such conventions fr ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Mumbai Metro Line 3 is likely to have extended hours on October 29 and October 30 for Enrique Iglesias Concert at BKC's MMRDA Grounds, a notification on Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) app stated. According to the alert on the app, the last train from Aarey and BKC towards Cuffe Parade will likely depart at 11.42 pm and 12 am respectively. Furthermore, the last train from Cuffe Parade and BKC towards Aarey will likely depart at 11.33 pm and 12.07 am respectively. What is the ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court Monday took the Maharashtra govt to task for its poor execution and maintenance of compensatory afforestation sites as it had persuaded the court to permit several Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL) projects and grant in principle approval to tunnelled Goregaon-Mulund road link as part of East-West Connectivity project. Finding that only 50% of the 20,460 trees planted under the compensatory afforestation plan for Mumbai Metro projects have survived, a bench of CJ ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Congress spokesperson Sachin Sawant on Saturday launched a blistering attack on the Mahayuti government comprising BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP, accusing it of "insulting gods, deities and great icons" by allowing corporate brands to prefix the names of metro stations dedicated to them. "When did Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj become 'Kotak'? Has Siddhivinayak now been sold to 'Lombard'?" Sawant asked at a press conference, taking aim at what he called the BJP's new form of "corporate Hindutva". ...Read More >
Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has introduced WhatsApp-based ticketing for its Aqua Line (Metro Line 3). Commuters can now generate QR tickets instantly by sending 'Hi' to a designated number or scanning station QR codes. This initiative aims to provide seamless, efficient, and sustainable travel, eliminating paper tickets and supporting multiple payment options. The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has launched Whatsapp-based ticketing for commuters of Metro Line 3, also known as Aqu ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) and launched several major developmental projects in Mumbai on Wednesday, marking a significant boost to infrastructure and connectivity ambitions. Extending greetings on the festive season, the Prime Minister said Mumbai's "long wait has finally ended" with the city getting its second international airport, envisioned as one of Asia's largest connectivity hubs. Built at a cost of '19,650 cror ...Read More >
After decades of bottlenecks and delays, Mumbai, one of the world's most crowded cities, finally has a second airport. For travelers, the new Navi Mumbai International Airport promises shorter lines, more flights and a smoother start or finish to their trip than before. For the city, long throttled by a single overburdened airport, it's an engineering feat. The airport has been nearly 20 years in the making, a process that involved flattening hills, diverting rivers and bridging creeks. Phase o ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) announced that the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) has granted authorization for passenger operations on Phase 2B (Final Phase) of Metro Line 3, covering the stretch from Acharya Atre Chowk to Cuffe Parade. This development marks a major milestone from October 9, the entire Metro Line 3 will be operational, connecting Aarey JVLR in the north to Cuffe Parade in south Mumbai. New Timings for Full Metro Line 3 Operations MMRCL ha ...Read More >
Mumbai: A Worli-bound underground metro train was evacuated on Friday afternoon after it developed a "technical issue", the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL) said. The train heading towards Acharya Atre Chowk on the Mumbai Metro Line-3 developed a snag while approaching the Santacruz station around 2.44 pm, the agency said in a release. While the statement did not specify the nature of the problem, some passengers complained about smoke on the train. An MMRCL spokesperson, however, deni ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL) is ready to launch Phase 2B of the underground Metro Line 3 from Worli to Cuffe Parade, but final approval from the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) is still awaited. The CMRS nod is mandatory before public operations can begin.An advanced CMRS team inspected the stretch on Friday, reviewing track alignment, signalling, power systems, and emergency protocols. Officials said this was a precursor to the final visit, which is expected so ...Read More >
Officials said the CMRS team will submit its inspection report next week. Based on the findings, the board will return for a final safety review of the pending 10.99 km stretch. Mumbai is likely to get the long-awaited complete underground Metro-3 (Aqua Line) by Dussehra, promising smoother daily travel between South Mumbai and the suburbs. The Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS) on Friday carried out the preliminary inspection of the final phase of the corridor between Worli and Cuffe ...Read More >
Mumbai: Mumbai Metro 3, the city's Aqua Line announced revised service timings on Sunday night, offering an earlier start for commuters beginning Monday, September 15. In a late-night post on X, the Metro authority said the first trains from both terminal stations, Aarey JVLR and Acharya Atre Chowk, will now depart at 5:55 am instead of 6:30 am. The last service will continue to leave at 10:30 pm. The move is aimed at improving travel efficiency and easing morning rush-hour demand. Aqua Line Co ...Read More >
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has acquired a 4.61-acre land parcel in Nariman Point from MMRCL for Rs 3,472 crore, marking a significant real estate deal. This strategic acquisition, near key government and corporate offices, will expand RBI's presence in Mumbai. MMRCL aims to monetize land parcels to support Mumbai's metro expansion. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has acquired a 4.61-acre land parcel at Nariman Point in South Mumbai from the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL) for Rs ...Read More >
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