A devastating fire at Prathamesh Apartment in Wagle Estate, Thane, claimed the life of a 45-year-old flat owner on Wednesday night, prompting urgent calls for stricter fire safety compliance in residential buildings.

Bombay High Court has mandated comprehensive safety measures for all high-rise construction sites in Maharashtra following multiple incidents involving falling debris and construction equipment that endangered lives.

MHADA collaborates with Rustomjee Group to redevelop 25 buildings in GTB Nagar, benefiting 1,200 Sindhi families with modern homes, enhanced safety, and improved community infrastructure starting 2025.

Maharashtra government raises rent allowance from ₹20,000 to ₹30,000 for tenants displaced from dangerous cessed buildings in Mumbai. MHADA addresses housing shortage with enhanced support during monsoon season safety concerns.

MHADA is set to redevelop 13,000 aging cessed buildings in South Mumbai, starting with a structural audit of 1,000 properties by March. This initiative aligns with Maharashtra’s 100-day action plan, aiming to ensure safety and improve living conditions.

In a groundbreaking move, the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has unveiled draft guidelines aimed at revolutionizing housing projects for the elderly, making it a trailblazer in India for advocating the specialized housing needs of retirees.