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After Queen's Necklace, city set to get 70-ha 'green necklace' along Coastal Road

India, Feb. 23 -- After decades of identifying itself with the glittering arc of Marine Drive, famously known as the Queen's Necklace, Mumbai is set to acquire what urban planners are calling a new "G... Read More


Ravine system to run around stadium below racecourse

India, Feb. 23 -- A ravine of variable depth will run along the periphery of the proposed underground stadium and parking facility beneath the Mahalaxmi Racecourse to prevent flooding, architects desi... Read More


Project to be ready in 3 years: BMC chief

MUMBAI, Feb. 23 -- Municipal commissioner Bhushan Gagrani assured citizens on Sunday that the Coastal Road gardens will be completed within three years. The assurance came after nonagenarian and promi... Read More


Coastal Rd to become 70-ha 'green necklace'

MUMBAI, Feb. 23 -- After decades of identifying itself with the glittering arc of Marine Drive, famously known as the Queen's Necklace, Mumbai is set to acquire what urban planners are calling a new "... Read More


'Ravine system will help prevent flooding'

Mumbai, Feb. 23 -- A ravine of variable depth will run along the periphery of the proposed underground stadium and parking facility beneath the Mahalaxmi Racecourse to prevent flooding, architects des... Read More


Architects warn Racecourse revamp could weaken Mumbai's flood resilience

India, Feb. 21 -- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC's) plan to construct a large underground sports complex and parking facility beneath the Mahalaxmi Racecourse-which HT first reported in... Read More


Prabhakar Shinde becomes first BJP corporator take charge of standing committee

India, Feb. 21 -- BJP corporator Prabhakar Shinde on Friday assumed office after being elected as the unopposed chairman of the Standing Committee of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). He o... Read More


'Racecourse underground plan may weaken city's flood resilience'

Mumbai, Feb. 21 -- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC's) plan to construct a large underground sports complex and parking facility beneath the Mahalaxmi Racecourse-which HT first reported i... Read More


Prabhakar Shinde is 1st BJP standing committee chief

Mumbai, Feb. 21 -- BJP corporator Prabhakar Shinde on Friday assumed office after being elected unopposed as chairman of the Standing Committee of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Shinde ... Read More


Colaba footballers protest against astro-turf plan on RG plot, suspect privatisation

India, Feb. 20 -- The proposed beautification and upgradation of a recreation ground (RG) in Colaba has triggered concern among sports enthusiasts and regular football players, who fear that plans to ... Read More