Mumbai Metropolitan Region

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Mumbai Metropolitan Region

MMR’s heart continues to beat for saffron alliance

The Congress got four seats in Mumbai, the NCP and the SP each won a seat.

25 Oct 2019 2:34 AM

According to a study by Anarock, a real estate services company, the average apartment sizes in the top seven cities in India have shrunk by 27 per cent over the last five years owing to liquidity crisis, changing buyer preferences, and growing concerns about affordability.

Average apartment size shrinks by 27 per cent since 2014

As per data, there are 1.8 lakh unsold flats in the NCR areas.

24 Sep 2019 2:38 AM

Keshav Prasad Maurya at the meeting. (Photo: ASIAN AGE)

BJP grievance cell in UP to woo MMR migrants

Maurya held a closed-door meeting on Monday night at the party’s state headquarters in Mumbai.

11 Sep 2019 2:51 AM

Commuters throng Thane station on Monday morning after Central Railway services had finally resumed. (Photo: DEEPAK KURKUNDE)

Central Railway restores suburban rail services partially

As the Central Railway services were late on Monday morning, all the stations were jam-packed with commuters.

06 Aug 2019 2:49 AM

The state Cabinet, in a meeting chaired by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, has approved the building of three metro corridors — lines 10, 11 and 12 — worth Rs 19,080 crore in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).

Government clears 3 new metro lines MMR

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) had prepared the detailed project reports (DPR) of the new metro lines.

24 Jul 2019 6:06 AM

It will be compulsory to take admission if any student has got his or her first preference of college allotted in the first round.

FYJC admissions: Cut-off in major colleges above 90 per cent

The cut-off for admissions in all major colleges such as Ruia, St Xavier’s, Jai Hind among others was above 90 per cent for all the three streams.

13 Jul 2019 3:27 AM

In the wake of the Legislative Council approving the expansion of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) by 2,000 square kilometres to include Palghar, Vasai, Kalyan and other areas, environmentalists have raised concerns over possible destruction of green spaces for further development in these areas. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Green activists wary of MMR expansion

A massive reclamation and excavation of the sea is taking place for the 35km coastal road. At the Worli site of the coastal road.

23 Jun 2019 6:37 AM

Activists demand green manifesto ahead of polls

A striking example of a party turning away from their promise is Shiv Sena, which had strongly protested against Metro car shed in Aarey.

25 Mar 2019 3:43 AM

Of the 3.98 lakh units sold in the sub Rs 40 lakh category, MMR and NCR hold 57 per cent share. (Representation image)

Max affordable hsg supply in MMR, NCR in 5 years

Pune comes next with a sale of 75,000 units out of 1.13 lakh units launched during the period.

16 Mar 2019 2:29 AM

The 27km-long project Nerul-Belapur-Uran corridor on the Harbour route of CR extends suburban trains to adjoining Raigad district.

Raigad district now part of Mahamumbai, says CM

Fourth suburban section, Kharkopar to Nerul or Belapur CBD, begins.

12 Nov 2018 12:28 AM

MMR ranks lowest in shedding off unsold flats: Report

MMR saw only a one per cent decrease in unsold flats.

30 Oct 2018 1:16 AM

Students and parents attended seminar hosted by experts.

Govt schools celebrate ‘Swachh Hath’ Day

The event was divided into two sessions – morning and afternoon in every city and suburban area schools.

16 Oct 2018 2:09 AM

Nearly 40,000 to 55,000 seats lying vacant in MMR colleges

Eight rounds later, 800 still left without seats

After conducting eight rounds of admissions, close to 800 students have still been left without a seat in the colleges.

04 Oct 2018 1:03 AM

The said seats belong to the in-house, management and minority quota in these colleges. (Representational Image)

More than 16,000 FYJC quota seats remain vacant

Officials said that in not surrendering the seats, options for students were only diminishing.

11 Sep 2018 5:49 AM

Residents of Vrindavan society offer help in association with MUSE NGO. (Photo: Deepak kurkunde)

Mumbai NGOs, Malayali groups supply goods and eatables

Meanwhile, the malayali organizations have decided to cancel the week long Onam celebrations, and send the money to relief fund.

19 Aug 2018 4:45 AM

The construction cost of phase I of Navi Mumbai Airport is expected to go up by nearly 50 per cent to Rs 13,562 crore from earlier projected cost of Rs 9,600 crore.

Navi Mumbai Airport's phase I construction may cost 50 pc more

Phase I of the Navi Mumbai International Airport was expected to be completed at a projected cost of Rs 9,600 crore.

13 Jul 2018 7:57 PM

The nine maps cover heritage sites from Vasai-Virar, Thane, the Mumbai suburbs, Kalyan, Fort and Alibaug, among others.

MMR maps to get you off beaten path

The project has taken three years.

03 Jul 2018 1:53 AM

Govt mulls over MMR land for low-cost homes

The policy will be placed before cabinet in a month, said housing minister.

18 May 2018 2:07 AM

Students of Lilavati Poddar school celebrate after the results were declared. (Photo: Shripad Naik)

Toppers disclose their ambitious future plans

By making the country and city proud, the students now aim to have a bright future after their examinations.

15 May 2018 1:22 AM

Government has failed for the past three years to implement the plan for Economic Growth Centres.

Commercial hub idea poses challenge

This is because only mill lands and a few south Mumbai areas have currently been developed as commercial centres.

27 Apr 2018 2:24 AM

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