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Mumbai, Commercial operations on the first phases of Mumbai Metro corridors 9 and 2B began on Wednesday morning, a day after Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the mass-transit routes, officials said. While the Metro 9 marks the first direct connectivity between a suburb in Mumbai and a part of Thane city in the metropolitan region, the Line 2B will provide the first metro connectivity on the Harbour Line in Mumbai. The 5.6-km elevated Phase 1 stretch of Metro Line 9 comp ...Read More >
Mumbai: The long-awaited 'Red Revolution' has officially arrived in the Mira-Bhayandar region. On April 7, 2026, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) inaugurated the first phase of Metro Line 9, stretching from Dahisar East to Kashigaon. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde presided over the high-profile inauguration yesterday. The opening marks a historic milestone for the northern suburbs, providing a high-speed, air-conditioned alte ...Read More >
Mumbai: Arvind SmartSpaces has kicked off the new financial year with a major expansion move, securing its largest residential project in Mumbai while restructuring stakes to support growth. Arvind SmartSpaces Limited has signed a high-rise residential project in Goregaon West, Mumbai, with an estimated top-line potential of approximately Rs 2,400 crore. The project will offer around 0.67 million square feet of saleable carpet area and will be developed in partnership with Sigma Oxford Realtors ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) 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 pr ...Read More >
The services will be thrown open to the public on Wednesday. Fadnavis flagged off the train from Dahisar East and travelled to Kashigaon, along with Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik, and Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde. Speaking to reporters, Fadnavis said that an easy and accessible transportation system is being developed in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, integrating the metro, e-buses and water transport to make the city the most accessible in the country. A ...Read More >
Mumbai: Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Ltd (MEIL), MMRDA appointed contractor has today marked a major milestone with the successful launch of the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) 'Nayak' for the prestigious Thane-Borivali Twin Tunnel Project, in the presence of the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar along with senior dignitaries and officials. The launch ceremony was attended by MEIL Managing Director Krishna Reddy, Director M ...Read More >
Mumbai: The first Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM), named Nayak, has been launched to begin excavation for the Thane-Borivali Twin Tunnel project today. The inaugurated was officially done by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis along with Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar. Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik was also present at the event, which took place at the TBM launch site in Manpada, Thane. At present, the 23-kilometre journey between Thane and Borivali takes anywhere between 6 ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 7: Strengthening the city's fast-growing urban transit network, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority has launched new operational stretches of Mumbai Metro Line 9 and Line 2B on April 7, 2026. The move is expected to significantly ease congestion and improve connectivity for lakhs of daily commuters across the western and eastern suburbs. The newly opened section of Line 9 covers a 4.5 km stretch between Dahisar and Kashigaon, offering a faster alternative to the t ...Read More >
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday inaugurated two partial corridors of Mumbai Metro, lines 9 and 2B, in Dahisar. These corridors are part of the ongoing expansion of the 'Mumbai in Minutes' concept of connecting distant suburbs. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) said it is committed to implementing a revised and more commuter-friendly schedule, effective April 8. Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar were also present at ...Read More >
As per IGR property registration records accessed by Square Yards, the apartment is located in Godrej Trilogy, Worli. The property has a carpet area of 2,430.06 sq ft (225.76 sq m) and a total area of 2,750.28 sq ft (255.51 sq m), and comes with three car parking spaces. The transaction involved a stamp duty payment of ₹1.78 crore and registration charges of ₹30,000. The deal was registered on April 1, 2026, the documents showed. Worli in central Mumbai has become a hotspot for several luxu ...Read More >
Thane-Borivali twin tunnel project: The tunnelling work is set to commence on the Thane-Borivali Twin Tunnel project. Being implemented by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), the 11.84-km-long project is expected to significantly enhance connectivity and reduce travel time from 1.5 hours to just 15 minutes. Also Read | BKC Pod Taxi project set to become a game-changer for Mumbai traffic - here's how Thane-Borivali Twin Tunnel project TBM The project involves construc ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is set to inaugurate the first stretch of Metro Line 9, phase-1 of the Dahisar-Mira Bhayandar corridor, on April 7. The project, which has faced multiple delays, will finally open its initial section to the public. Senior MMRDA officials confirmed the revised date on Sunday, clarifying that the inauguration will take place on Tuesday. The announcement follows earlier statements by state transport minister Pratap Sarnaik, who h ...Read More >
Malaika Arora Khan has secured a new apartment in Bandra West, Mumbai, with a substantial monthly rent starting at ₹3.10 lakh. The 36-month lease agreement, registered in March 2026, includes a significant ₹20 lakh security deposit. Rent will see a 5% annual increase, culminating in a total rental value of ₹1.17 crore over three years. NEW DELHI: Malaika Arora Khan has leased out an apartment in the Vida building, Bandra West, Mumbai, with a starting monthly rent of ₹3.10 lakh. The deal ...Read More >
Mumbai Traffic advisory: In a significant development for the commuters who regularly travel on the Western Express Highway, the commute on the road will be limited for a specified time on February 17. As Mumbai prepares to welcome French President Emmanuel Macron for an official India visit, the Mumbai Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory announcing that Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMVs) will not be permitted on both northbound and southbound lanes of the highway from 8 AM to 9 PM. Here are a ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Traffic police have announced road restrictions on February 17 for the main event of the India-France Year of Innovation, which will be attended by the Prime Minister and the President of France.A) South Mumbai - Restrictions from 2 pm to 9 pmB) Western Suburbs - Western Express HighwayHeavy vehicles will not be allowed to move on either northbound or southbound carriageways of the Western Express Highway between Vakola Flyover and Dahisar Toll Naka from 8 am to 9 pm. Ambulances, fire br ...Read More >
Mumbai: Movement of heavy vehicles will be completely prohibited on Western Express Highway from Vakola flyover to Dahisar toll naka on Oct 29 on both south and north bounds between 2 pm and 9 pm as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to arrive at the India Maritime Week exhibition at NESCO in Goregaon East. The traffic police have issued vehicular restrictions in the western suburbs from Oct 27 to Oct 31 for this event. A large number of citizens, several VVIPs and dignitaries are also ex ...Read More >
The Supreme Court has warned the Maharashtra government over inadequate implementation of compensatory afforestation related to projects like the Mumbai Metro and Goregaon-Mulund Link Road. The court may revoke permissions for tree felling if proper steps are not proposed by November 11. The Supreme Court issued a stern warning to the Maharashtra government regarding lax implementation of compensatory afforestation, crucial for projects like the Mumbai Metro Rail and Goregaon-Mulund Link Road. ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 9 (PTI) A speeding Porsche car crashed into a road divider, injuring its two occupants, while apparently racing another high-end vehicle on a highway in Mumbai early on Thursday, police said. The incident took place at around 2 am on the Western Express Highway near Jogeshwari, they said. The speeding Porsche car, with two persons on board, was apparently racing a BMW car when the driver lost control of the wheels and it crashed into a road divider beneath Mogra Metro station, a Jo ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The heavens opened up over the city on Saturday night and Sunday, with several areas logging over 100 mm of rainfall. According to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data, the overall rainfall recorded at the Santacruz observatory this year stood at 3,077 mm on Sunday evening, 772.6 mm more than the city's seasonal average. IMD placed the city and its neighbouring districts of Palghar, Thane, and Raigad on red alert on Sunday. With the rain's intensity expected to subside, the alert ...Read More >
Veteran actress and politician Hema Malini has sold two of her residential properties in Mumbai for a combined value of Rs 12.50 crore, according to property registration documents available on the website of the Inspector General of Registration (IGR), Maharashtra. The transactions, reviewed by online property portal Square Yards, were registered in August 2025. The two apartments are located in Oberoi Springs, a premium residential complex in Oshiwara, Andheri West -- one of Mumbai's most pr ...Read More >
Mumbai: The city has been lashed by three consecutive days of heavy rain, leaving residents grappling with waterlogged streets, endless traffic snarls and deteriorating road conditions. On Thursday evening, the Western Express Highway (WEH) witnessed massive traffic chaos, particularly on the Vakola bridge stretch between Bandra and Andheri, where vehicles came to a complete standstill for hours. Commuters described the situation as nightmarish, with cars and two-wheelers inching forward at a s ...Read More >
Mumbai, August 18: Relentless rainfall pounded Mumbai on Monday, throwing the city into disarray with widespread waterlogging, traffic gridlocks, and public service disruptions even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the city, warning of extremely heavy rain over the next 48 hours. The downpour brought several key areas of Mumbai to a standstill, including the Western Express Highway near Vile Parle and the Gandhi Market area in Sion, where waterlogging disru ...Read More >
Mumbai: Peak-hour travel turned into a nightmare for thousands of Metro 1 commuters on Monday as a technical snag forced Mumbai Metro One Pvt Ltd (MMOPL) to withdraw one rake from service, triggering delays and severe overcrowding. The effect of the reduced frequency in terms of crowds was felt at key stations, especially Ghatkopar.The rake was withdrawn while on its way to Ghatkopar from Azad Nagar Metro station around 8.30 am. The trip cancellation caused around 500 additional commuters to acc ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare & Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday inaugurated the 11th edition of the India Maize Summit, organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in association with (IIMR) Indian Institute of Maize Research. Speaking at event, Chouhan emphasized that 'Farmers' sewa is our mool mantra,' reaffirming the government's commitment to farmer-centric policies. He outlined a mul ...Read More >
Mumbai: Arkade Developers Limited, a listed real estate company on the BSE and NSE, has signed a binding agreement to acquire Filmistan Pvt Ltd for around Rs 183 crore. This acquisition gives Arkade control of the iconic 4-acre Filmistan Studios land parcel located on SV Road in Goregaon West, Mumbai. The company plans to launch an ultra-luxury residential project on the site in calendar year 2026, featuring spacious 3, 4, and 5 BHK homes along with exclusive penthouses. The development will in ...Read More >
Mumbai: Apple India Pvt. Ltd. has entered into a commercial lease agreement for a premium retail space in Mumbai's Sky City Mall, in Borivali. As per the documents provided by CRE Matrix , a real estate data analytics firm, the lease transaction was registered on May 28, Apple India has taken a 12,616 sq. ft. carpet area unit on lease from Incline Realty Pvt. Ltd., a Lodha Group entity. The space is located off Western Express Highway in Borivali East, within the upscale Sky City Mall. The unit ...Read More >
Mumbai, December 17: Mumbai has achieved a significant milestone with the completion of its first cable-stayed road overbridge at Reay Road station. The bridge, which spans the city's rail lines, has six lanes and includes a dedicated pedestrian footpath. Construction of the bridge, which began on February 14, 2022, was completed in just two years, making it one of the fastest-built overbridges in the country. The project, led by the Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (MRIDC ...Read More >
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