The Kesarbai building collapse has highlighted the long-pending problem of redevelopment of old, dilapidated buildings, especially in the island city. read more

In 2019, BMC’s B ward has sent notices to 450 old buildings in the Dongri, Pydhonie, Bhendi Bazaar area. read more

The BMC will also write to Mhada asking for an update on the list of C1 category (unfit for habitation) buildings, and action taken. read more

Mumbai building collapse: After the crash on Tuesday, the two authorities, Mhada and BMC, kept passing the buck over the ownership of the structure. read more

While the toll in Tuesday’s Kesarbai building mishap rose to 13, the state moved to remove certain obstacles and facilitate faster redevelopment of dilapidated buildings in Mumbai . read more

A trustee of the Aloo Paroo Trust said that MHADA conducted the audit seven months ago, but communicated nothing to the Trust. read more

Mumbai building collapse: Television channels showed visuals of a child, wrapped in a piece of cloth, being taken out of the debris by rescue workers. The child was rushed to a hospital, where doctors said their condition was stable. read more

Mumbai’s Dongri building collapse: MHADA Chairman Uday Samant said the building, located in Dongri area, was under their jurisdiction but given to a private builder for re-development. read more

Anand Jetha (name changed), 64, who has seen three generations of his family live in a 100 square-feet house in Kamathipura 4th lane, said shifting to a transit accommodation was not an option. read more

Lad told the court that no person currently occupies any premises in the dilapidated Grade 2A heritage structure. read more

A technical expert committee from the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-B) had recently declared the building unsafe for use. read more

Nashik resident Ganesh Khairnar was however, among the lucky winners. “I was successful in my maiden attempt,” he said. read more

In line with implementing transit-oriented development, agency to revamp 2 colonies near upcoming 2A, 2B corridors read more

On Thursday, officials of the Property Cell lay a trap based on a tip-off, said Dilip Sawant, deputy commissioner of police (DCP). He was remanded in police custody till May 3. read more

The first information report (FIR) was registered based on the complaint of Vikhroli resident, E M Raiborde, 50. According to the complaint, Raiborde paid Rs 29.18 lakh while his friend paid Rs 12.50 lakh to the accused since February 3, 2016. read more