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Sweety Adimulam
Sweety Adimulam is a Senior Correspondent with The Indian Express in Mumbai. She graduated with a Bachelors' Degree in Mass Media, with a specialisation in Journalism from BK Birla College, affiliated to the University of Mumbai. At The Indian Express, which she joined this newspaper in September 2022, her reportage focuses on big budget infrastructure projects. Besides she also writes on real estate, railways and transport. Over her journalistic career of nine years, she has worked with The Free Press Journal and TV9. She tweets at @AdimulamSweety
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Law change and TDR concession: how Maharashtra hopes to push redevelopment in Mumbai airport funnel zoneSubscriber Only
March 27, 2025 18:32 IST
Strict height restrictions hamper the redevelopment of areas such as Santacruz, Vile Parle, and Kurla because developers tend to avoid projects in which they cannot utilise the full potential of the plot. This could go now – but the key lies in the details of the concession.
Fri, Mar 28, 2025
Sewri-Worli Connector Project Work on Elphinstone Road-Overbridge likely to begin by April second weekSubscriber Only
March 25, 2025 22:43 IST
The new ROB will be constructed using advanced techniques including the Push-Pull method for erecting the steel superstructure over active railway lines, ensuring the safety of train commuters during operations.
Tue, Mar 25, 2025
Dharavi Redevelopment Project conducts survey of 63000 tenementsSubscriber Only
March 25, 2025 20:48 IST
All eligible Dharavi residents will be rehabilitated within Dharavi itself. Those found ineligible will be relocated to modern townships outside Dharavi with holistic amenities and modern infrastructure.
Tue, Mar 25, 2025
MSRTC seeks bidders to procure 3,000 busesSubscriber Only
March 13, 2025 00:29 IST
The transport body has issued an e-tender for this procurement recently. The last deadline for bid submission is May 14 and it will be opened next day.
Thu, Mar 13, 2025
Mumbai Metro One soon to introduce shorter trips between Ghatkopar and Andheri during peak hoursSubscriber Only
March 09, 2025 23:03 IST
A senior Metro One official confirmed the development, stating that a trial run was conducted on March 6, with more trials planned to assess commuter feedback
Sun, Mar 09, 2025
Govt to allow conversion of leasehold land to freehold at 25% above the ready-reckoner rateSubscriber Only
March 05, 2025 23:19 IST
Freehold means the individual, cooperative housing society, or industry becomes the owner after paying a percentage of the Ready Reckoner (RR) rate as premium to the government.
Thu, Mar 06, 2025
MHADA takes over 17 stalled slum redevelopment projects in MumbaiSubscriber Only
March 01, 2025 00:19 IST
To accelerate redevelopment, MHADA will soon invite tenders for the first project and subsequently float tenders for the remaining ones to appoint contractors
Sat, Mar 01, 2025
Master plan of Dharavi redevelopment project to be ready in a monthSubscriber Only
February 27, 2025 21:04 IST
For eligible residents, the government has made provisions under the Pradhan Mantri housing model, which includes housing schemes in areas like the Deonar dumping ground, Railway Land, and Kurla dairy land, among others.
Thu, Feb 27, 2025
Old Kasara Ghat on Mumbai-Nashik highway closed for repair works; check alternative routes hereSubscriber Only
February 24, 2025 14:23 IST
Light and heavy vehicles are prohibited from the Old Kasara Ghat section between 8 am and 6 pm, while over-dimensional cargo vehicles are restricted at all times.
Mon, Feb 24, 2025
Mantralaya redevelopment: Three architects to give presentation next weekSubscriber Only
February 20, 2025 23:01 IST
The state government will carry out the redevelopment of the area, which would be called the Mahavista, on the lines of the Central Vista.
Fri, Feb 21, 2025
Western Railway to impose Rs 500 fine for spitting, littering at stationsSubscriber Only
February 20, 2025 22:10 IST
As part of its Pavitra initiative, the WR also conducts virtual inspections at random stations, apart from regular onsite inspections.
Thu, Feb 20, 2025
MMRDA secures Rs 7,326-crore loan for Orange Gate underground tunnel projectSubscriber Only
February 19, 2025 21:31 IST
This tunnel will be the city’s first urban tunnel, running beneath key public transport routes, including railways, Metro lines and major city roads.
Wed, Feb 19, 2025
Dharavi Under Scrutiny: Drone survey 2023 to be the basis to identify illegal constructionsSubscriber Only
February 18, 2025 23:19 IST
After the commencement of the Dharavi Redevelopment initiative in 2019, the BMC had initiated a demolition drive on illegal tenements
Tue, Feb 18, 2025
Linking MTHL and Mumbai-Pune Expressway: Rs 1,100 crore elevated corridor to be completed by Feb 2027Subscriber Only
February 16, 2025 21:33 IST
The elevated corridors, with a combined length of 4,958 metres in the Chirle section and 1,700 metres in the Palaspe section, will improve traffic flow and reduce congestion, making the region more accessible and boosting economic growth.
Mon, Feb 17, 2025
Mumbai Harbour Line expansion: Western Railway seeks suggestions, objections to land acquisition proposalSubscriber Only
February 14, 2025 11:20 IST
Vineet Abhishek, Chief PRO, Western Railway, said the expansion will improve connectivity and provide uninterrupted services to Borivali for Harbour Line users in Mumbai.
Fri, Feb 14, 2025
50,000 door-to-door surveys carried out for Dharavi Redevelopment ProjectSubscriber Only
February 13, 2025 23:08 IST
The surveys, carried out by Adani-owned firm Navbharat Mega Developers Private Ltd, covers the entire area under Dharavi, including railway land in Matunga earmarked for the project.
Thu, Feb 13, 2025
After a 16-year wait, 672 tenants of Mumbai’s Patra Chawl to finally get their homesSubscriber Only
February 13, 2025 10:47 IST
The Patra Chawl rehab tenements were to be ready within 36 months after they vacated the property in 2009.
Thu, Feb 13, 2025
Country’s first vertical lift span Pamban bridge likely to open in MarchSubscriber Only
February 12, 2025 21:58 IST
R Srinivasan, deputy general manager, RVNL, said the construction of the new bridge began in February 2019. “The old bridge was closed in December 2022 due to its deteriorating condition.
Wed, Feb 12, 2025
‘With lift span provision at Rameshwaram’s new Pamban bridge, even bigger vessels can pass easily’: R Srinivasan of RVNLSubscriber Only
February 11, 2025 13:05 IST
In an interview, R Srinivasan, Senior Deputy General Manager at RVNL, Chennai, spoke to The Indian Express about the features and significance of the Pamban rail bridge, connecting Rameshwaram island in Tamil Nadu with the mainland, and the challenges faced during its construction.
Tue, Feb 11, 2025
Western & Central Railway equip ticket checkers with body camerasSubscriber Only
February 07, 2025 21:34 IST
Ticketless travel has long been a challenge for railways, with many passengers caught without valid tickets refusing to pay fines.
Fri, Feb 07, 2025
22K buyers for 26K homes: Why has CIDCO’s mass housing scheme in Navi Mumbai seen a poor response?Subscriber Only
February 05, 2025 08:01 IST
Officials say this is the first time in recent lotteries that the number of final participants is less than the number of housing units on offer. One reason could be that the units are too expensive for the target group. What else could be responsible?
Wed, Feb 05, 2025
BMC allocates Rs 1,000 crore for cash-strapped BESTSubscriber Only
February 04, 2025 19:42 IST
The BEST runs nearly 3,000 buses in Mumbai, catering to lakhs of commuters daily.
Tue, Feb 04, 2025
BMC allocates Rs 1,000 crore for funds-starved BEST in budgetSubscriber Only
February 04, 2025 14:26 IST
The Rs 1,000 crore allocated for the BEST in the BMC budget will be used for infrastructure development, procurement of buses, daily expenses etc.
Tue, Feb 04, 2025
CIDCO mass housing scheme: Only 22,000 applicants for 26,000 homes on offerSubscriber Only
February 03, 2025 22:53 IST
Launched in October under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, the ‘My Preferred CIDCO Home’ scheme aims to meet the growing demand for affordable housing in the state.
Mon, Feb 03, 2025
92% work done, Mumbai-Pune ‘missing link’ set for August finishSubscriber Only
February 03, 2025 15:02 IST
Mumbai-Pune “missing link” project, estimated at Rs 6,600 crore, has seen extension of deadline several times — from March 2024 to January 2025, which was further revised to March 2025.
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