Koliwadas — the city’s oldest settlements — are set for deep-rooted changes with the decks now cleared for them to sport houses and commercial units up to three storeys.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has proposed increase in floor space index (FSI) up to 2 for the re-development of Koliwadas on the lines of Gaothans.
In a decision that would appear to flatter the MNS and Shiv Sena that have been agitating against North Indians in Mumbai, the Congress-NCP led Democratic Front government on Monday said it intends stricter implementation of policies that give preference to locals for jobs framed since 1968.
This one is for Lata Mangeshkar. The state government has decided that all flyovers in the state which are within 30 meter radius of residential buildings must have a wall of six foot high sound barriers.
Land for Mukesh Ambani's dream SEZ in Raigad district will now be reclaimed with money out of your purse.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has accepted the Reliance group's proposal to dump construction debris on the low-lying 2,180 hectare site for its Mahamumbai special economic zone, but
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It's a development that will bring cheer to about 4.5 lakh Mumbaikars whose houses are situated on forest land.
The central empowerment committee (CEC) of the Supreme Court, during its hearing on November 11, reportedly said it would formally recommend to the court that all construction that had come up before June 22, 2005 be treated on par and be "de-reserved once and for all" on payment
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Where there was birdsong, now rests only silence. Urbanisation, and ignorance among the population is seeing bird numbers steadily decline
Older generations will often talk, rather nostalgically, of waking up in Mumbai to the rays of the sun and the melodious sounds of birds. But if the younger generation looks puzzled, there's a reason for it. Mumbai's bird population has been seeing a stea
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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) latest move of cutting down water supply to new buildings might have left several Mumbaiites into a tizzy, but rainwater harvesting can be the answer to the impending water crisis for builders and residents.
In fact, many in realty business admit the move may force builders to adopt the green route.
When he wanted Tata Motors’ Nano project, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi worked overtime and within just two days ensured it did not go to Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu or Uttarakhand.
Now, with general election just months away, Modi wants to take his image of an investor-friendly CM to the next level with a financial hub to rival Mumbai.
Varying floor space index a possibility following World Bank study on area-specific construction limits.
The future of Mumbai’s skyline may resemble that of Manhattan’s today. In a decision that could have far-reaching implications for the city, the state Government is taking a relook at the present restrictions on the vertical limit for buildings in Mumbai.
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The Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) is set to provide commuters with a “jerk-free” ride on the city’s suburban trains — in 2010.
MRVC signed an agreement with Germany’s Siemens Transportation Systems on Wednesday for procuring high-speed, bolster-less bogies, which will help suburban commuters travel without vertical shock.
The monthly electricity bill is likely to increase up to 30% for more than 35 lakh power consumers in the city. Sources in the power industry say Reliance Infrastructure (RInfra), formerly known as Reliance Energy Limited, and the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking are expected to increase their tariffs by 20-30%.
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Even as the Financial capital of India and a global wannabe, Mumbai is reeling under anti-migrants campaign launched by a regional , hardliner party MNS, city of London has shown an example of its true composite culture by assimilating a strong Indian diaspora by making Diwali celebrations in heart of London , the Trafalgar Square , as its annual event. The Conservative Party Mayor, who was the c
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Come 2011 and Mumbaikars will no longer need to store water. The BMC says it is awaiting the completion of the Middle Vaitarna dam project to ensure uninterrupted water supply to the city. The project will augment the city's water supply from the present 3,400 million litres daily to 3,800 million litres daily.
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