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In today’s edition:
Chembur’s Skyline Set for a ₹1,850 Crore Ultra-Luxury Makeover
Kolam Rangoli Competition
Sahakar Nagar’s Redevelopment
Vision Board Making Workshop
Chess Tournament
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Chembur in the News
Crest Golfshire: Chembur’s Skyline Set for a ₹1,850 Crore Ultra-Luxury Makeover
Chembur’s real estate landscape is set for a major upscale transformation as Crest Ventures (through its subsidiary Crest Urban Living) partners with Vensco Projects to develop a premium mixed-use project on Golf Course Road. Spanning a 2.5-acre land parcel (approximately 11,000 square metres), the development is expected to generate a massive ₹1,850 crore in revenue. The project, strategically located near the Bombay Presidency Golf Course, will feature luxury residential apartments with a total saleable area of nearly 5 lakh square feet. This joint venture marks a significant "new chapter" for Chembur, capitalizing on the area's growing demand for high-end urban housing and its robust connectivity to major hubs like BKC and South Mumbai.
Chembur Emerges as Persistent Pollution Hotspot
Throughout the second week of January 2026, Chembur has consistently recorded some of the highest pollution levels in Mumbai, with the local air quality frequently plunging into the "Unhealthy" and "Severe" categories. While the city’s overall AQI showed marginal improvements on certain days, Chembur saw a peak AQI of 232 on the morning of January 12 and hit a dangerous 370 earlier in the week, significantly outpacing neighboring suburbs. Local monitoring stations, including Ambedkar Nagar (Chembur), reported consistent "Red Alerts" as particulate matter (PM2.5) reached levels over four times the WHO safety guidelines. This persistent haze, fueled by ongoing construction and localized industrial emissions, continues to pose a severe health risk to Chembur residents, even as other parts of Mumbai breathe slightly easier.
Sahakar Nagar’s Redevelopment Reaches Major Milestone
The massive redevelopment of Sahakar Nagar, Chembur, has achieved a significant breakthrough this week as MHADA issued several key approvals for multiple housing societies within the layout. On January 9 and 12, 2026, official Intimation of Approvals (IOA) and Commencement Certificates were granted for the redevelopment of buildings including Mrugank CHS, Chembur Vaibhav CHS, and Sahakar Nagar Bahujan Seva CHS. This large-scale urban renewal project at C.T.S. No. 48 A and 49 is transforming the area into a modern residential hub, featuring a total of 1,123 new units across various categories—including 520 Transit tenements, 308 HIG (Higher Income Group), 140 MIG (Middle Income Group), and 155 LIG (Low Income Group) apartments. This progress marks a turning point for the long-standing Sahakar Nagar community, promising upgraded infrastructure and enhanced living standards for thousands of Chembur residents.
Plan Your Week Right
Any day of the week - Between 11 AM to 8 PM
Rifle shooting at Champion's Shooting Range at FitKshetra (near Chhedanagar Gymkhana) Slots of 1 hour each
Steal of the Week | Rifle Shooting | 2 Players ₹750 - This ticket includes a pre-applied offer of Flat 50% off and grants access to 2 rifles and 40 shots for 2 individuals.
Steal of the Week | Rifle + Pistol Shooting | 2 Players ₹1,400 - This ticket includes a pre-applied offer of Flat 50% off and grants access to 2 rifles and 2 pistols with 40 rounds each for 2 individuals.
Rifle Shooting |1 Player ₹800 -This ticket grants access to a rifle and 20 shots for one individual.
Rifle Shooting | 5 Players ₹3,500 - This ticket grants access to 5 rifles and 100 rounds for 5 individuals.
Rifle Shooting | 10 Players ₹6,500 - This ticket grants access to 10 rifles and 200 rounds for 10 individuals.
Rifle + Pistol Shooting | 1 Player ₹1,500 - This ticket grants access to a rifle and a pistol with 20 rounds each for 1 individual.
Rifle + Pistol Shooting | 5 Players ₹6,500 - This ticket grants access to 5 rifles and 5 pistols (20 rounds each gun) for 5 individuals.
Any day of the week - Between 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM & 4 PM to 8 PM
Rifle shooting at Royal Sports Shooting Range (near Chembur Gymkhana) Slots of 1 hour each
Rifle Shooting | 20 Shots ₹700 - This ticket grants entry to one individual.
Duo Rifle Shooting | 20 Shots ₹1,300 - This ticket grants entry to one individual.
Pistol Shooting | 20 Shots ₹80 - This ticket grants entry to one individual.
Duo Pistol Shooting | 20 Shots each ₹1,500 - This ticket grants entry to one individual.
Rifle & Pistol Shooting | 30 shots ₹1,500 - This ticket grants entry to one individual.
Duo Rifle & Pistol Shooting | 30 shots ₹2,800 - This ticket grants entry to one individual.
Note: Late arrivals will not be accommodated with extended time.
Today, 14th January, Wednesday - 7 PM Onwards
Ladies Night at The Acres Club
Call: 022 68541100 /9619593243/ 9619592823
On 16th January, Friday - 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Art Session for kids at The Acres Club
Call: 022 68541100 /9619593243/ 9619592823
On 17th January, Saturday - 10 AM Onwards
Kolam Rangoli Competition at The Fine Arts Society
Categories: Maavu Kolam 10 am to 11 am | Podi Kolam 11:15 am to 12:15 pm | Colour Rangoli 10:15 am to 12:15 pm
Register here ₹150 or Call: 8104989279
On 17th January, Saturday - Between 3 PM - 5 PM
Vision Board Making Workshop at Greg's Cafe
Register here ₹1,800
On 18th - 19th January, Sunday & Monday - From 9:30 AM
6th Tarabai Shinde FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament at Chembur Gymkhana
Register here ₹600 (AICF-registered) / ₹800 (Unregistered)
Eligibility: Valid AICF ID required.
Format: 9-round Swiss System with a time control of 15 minutes + 10 seconds increment.
Prize Fund: Total prize pool of ₹150,000.
Registration Deadline: 14th January 2026.
On 18th January, Sunday - Between 8:30 ΑΜ - 10:30 AM
Join book reading community: Chembur reads, are a group of bibliophiles who meet every Sunday, at Sandu Garden, Chembur. Bring your book and join them, QUIETLY. Follow them on Instagram to know more.
From 20th - 27th January - 7 PM Onwards
Kerala Shappu at The Acres Club (Upper Deck)
Call: 022 68541100 /9619593243/ 9619592823
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