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MMRDA mulls altering delayed corridorSubscriber Only
July 03, 2012 04:45 IST
Nearly three years after President Pratibha Patil performed bhoomi pujan for the much-delayed Charkop-Bandra-Mankhurd Metro,the citys development authority is contemplating vastly altering the line and building it as an underground Bandra-Dahisar corridor instead.
Tue, Jul 03, 2012BEST dithers in securing buses with CCTVsSubscriber Only
July 02, 2012 02:56 IST
It has been over five years since the BEST undertaking decided to cover its entire fleet of 4,700 buses under CCTV surveillance,but it has not managed to equip even 50 per cent of buses with CCTV cameras.
Mon, Jul 02, 2012Pedder Rd flyover: Year on,MoEF plans to put ball in state coastal authoritys courtSubscriber Only
June 29, 2012 03:33 IST
After dithering on a revised proposal seeking an environmental clearance for the controversial Pedder Road flyover project for nearly a year,the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) now plans to refer it to the state coastal zone authority for the final decision.
Fri, Jun 29, 2012Project bids exceed MSRDC estimatesSubscriber Only
June 28, 2012 00:06 IST
The cost of building an inland water transport system along Mumbais east coast is likely to be higher than expected,as the lowest bidder for the largest portion of the long-delayed project has quoted an amount that exceeds estimates of the state agency implementing the project.
Thu, Jun 28, 2012
Vahanvatis letter says sea link and coastal road cant co-existSubscriber Only
June 27, 2012 00:02 IST
Even as a letter from Indias Attorney General to the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation said the Worli-Haji Ali Sea Link and the proposed coastal road cannot co-exist,officials maintained that the letter does not recommend that the project be scrapped.
Wed, Jun 27, 2012MMRDA to give disqualified bidder another chanceSubscriber Only
June 26, 2012 03:13 IST
A month after disqualifying a consortium from bidding for the much-delayed Sewri-Nhava Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL),the development authority implementing the project has decided to give the said consortium a second chance,as per the directives of the Bombay High Court.
Tue, Jun 26, 2012
MMRDA bats for underground Metro,to send proposal to CMSubscriber Only
June 25, 2012 01:35 IST
Having faced complications in constructing an elevated Metro line in Mumbai,the citys development authority soon plans to send a proposal to the Chief Minister to build the much-delayed Charkop-Bandra-Mankhurd Metro as an underground corridor instead of an elevated one.
Mon, Jun 25, 2012With no site in sight,F1 track runs into take-off troubleSubscriber Only
June 21, 2012 00:14 IST
The ambitious plan to build a Formula 1 racing track in Mumbai is facing trouble taking off,as the development agency implementing it has been unable to find suitable land for the project.
Thu, Jun 21, 2012Haji Ali-Nariman Point link feasibility study underwaySubscriber Only
June 20, 2012 00:53 IST
Even as the fate of the much-delayed Worli-Haji Aji sea link remains to be decided,the agency in charge of the project implementation has started a fresh technical and financial feasibility study for the next arm of the link between Haji Aji and Nariman Point.
Wed, Jun 20, 2012Development authority to counter impact on ecologySubscriber Only
June 19, 2012 02:57 IST
To compensate any adverse impact of the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) on the ecology along the alignment,the development agency in charge will implement a list of measures,including construction of a flamingo park,a mangrove park and environment education centres.
Tue, Jun 19, 2012
MMRDA plans development fee for property around infra projectsSubscriber Only
June 14, 2012 02:14 IST
The cost of property in areas surrounding major infrastructure projects such as the Metro and monorail in Mumbai is set to rise if a plan by the citys development authority is implemented.
Thu, Jun 14, 2012
Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar Metro line hits another hurdleSubscriber Only
June 12, 2012 02:26 IST
Even as authorities claim that all major land acquisition hurdles related to the citys first Metro have been cleared,the already-delayed Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar line is facing yet another land-related block.
Tue, Jun 12, 2012For some Catholics,annulling marriage a long-drawn battleSubscriber Only
May 31, 2012 01:13 IST
In 1998,Clifford Rebello married a girl from Sharjah. After the wedding,the couple went to Sharjah,but the marriage soon grew sour as Clifford wanted to return to India,while his wife wished to stay there. He returned to India alone in 1999.
Thu, May 31, 2012Clearances could delay trans-harbour link projectSubscriber Only
May 29, 2012 03:21 IST
Even as the citys development authority has set the ball rolling for the much-delayed Sewri-Nhava Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link (MTHL),the need for several clearances including two approvals from the Central Railway (CR) could pose hurdles during implementation.
Tue, May 29, 2012Air ambulance on its way for victims of E-way mishapsSubscriber Only
May 25, 2012 01:37 IST
Accident victims on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway could get faster access to medical aid and an option to be air-lifted to the nearest hospital if a project of the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation is successfully implemented.
Fri, May 25, 2012E-way to get trauma care centre,air ambulance facility by 2014Subscriber Only
May 25, 2012 00:10 IST
Accident victims on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway could get faster access to medical aid and an option to be air-lifted to the nearest hospital if a project of the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation is successfully implemented.
Fri, May 25, 2012MTHL: Disqualified consortium moves HCSubscriber Only
May 24, 2012 04:03 IST
In what could be a minor hurdle for the much-delayed Mumbai Trans Harbour Link,the only consortium dropped from the race to build the Sewri-Nhava link has filed a petition in the Bombay High Court challenging the decision to disqualify it for the next stage of bidding.
Thu, May 24, 2012
Wadala-Jacob Circle line faces roadblock,likely to be delayedSubscriber Only
May 21, 2012 01:07 IST
The Chembur-Wadala phase of the citys first monorail is expected to be commissioned by December but the second phase from Wadala to Jacob Circle still has hurdles to overcome.
Mon, May 21, 2012
Fresh tender for Pedder Road flyover,new cost Rs 400 croreSubscriber Only
May 18, 2012 01:12 IST
With plans of restarting the stuck Pedder Road flyover project,the Maharashtra State Road Development Corp has finished preparing fresh tender documents and has revised the cost of the flyover by more than two-fold to Rs 400 crore.
Fri, May 18, 2012CR starts insulating underground wiresSubscriber Only
May 15, 2012 02:06 IST
Even as a probe report on last months fire damaging the Central Railways signaling system is in the process of being finalised,authorities have started taking certain basic precautionary measures to prevent the recurrence of such incidents.
Tue, May 15, 2012
Sound barriers at Suman Nagar,Navghar flyoversSubscriber Only
May 14, 2012 03:07 IST
After talking about the idea for more than a year,the citys development authority has started working towards installation of noise barriers on some recently-built flyovers to slash decibel levels in surrounding residential areas.
Mon, May 14, 2012Bids screened,MMRDA drops 1,leaves 5 in raceSubscriber Only
May 11, 2012 08:17 IST
After scrutinising the six pre-qualification proposals received for building the Sewri-Nhava Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link for nearly two months,the city development authority has decided to drop one consortium for the next stage of financial bidding.
Fri, May 11, 2012
Santracruz-Chembur Link Road design changed yet againSubscriber Only
May 10, 2012 00:33 IST
After asking for four design changes in the past six years,the Central Railway (CR) has asked the agency implementing Santacruz-Chembur Link Road (SCLR) for a fresh design before it can grant permission to take the road over railway tracks.
Thu, May 10, 2012Study to ensure Metro doesnt mar heritage structuresSubscriber Only
May 09, 2012 01:12 IST
Acknowledging presence of certain heritage structures along the Colaba-Bandra-Seepz Metro,the citys development authority plans to undertake a study to ascertain the impact of construction on these structures and adopt any measures to mitigate it.
Wed, May 09, 2012Charkop Metro car depot stuck,awaits land nodSubscriber Only
May 07, 2012 02:28 IST
The construction of the citys third Metro line planned on the Colaba-Bandra-Seepz route is expected to start next year.
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