14 Mar 2026

The Chandigarh administration has proposed amendments to the Capital of Punjab (Development and Regulation) Act, 1952 to revise building regulations and streamline penalties for violations across the city. The proposal aims to introduce clearer definitions for different property categories and bring a structured method to calculate penalties for building misuse and construction beyond permitted limits. Officials believe the changes will help address thousands of pending violation cases and improve enforcement. The revised framework may also allow the administration to rationalise penalties more effectively while ensuring that property owners clearly understand the consequences of non-compliance.Read more

14 Mar 2026

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has carried out a major demolition drive to remove unauthorised hutments constructed beneath high-tension electricity lines in Vashi Gaon. Acting on instructions from Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde, the civic body's encroachment department cleared 213 illegal huts built on land belonging to the municipal corporation and CIDCO. The operation was conducted under the supervision of senior officials with support from police personnel, security staff and demolition equipment. Authorities said the structures posed serious safety risks due to their location directly beneath high-voltage transmission lines. The civic administration has stated that similar enforcement actions will continue as part of its efforts to remove unauthorised encroachments across Navi Mumbai.Read more

14 Mar 2026

The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) organised a fire prevention and emergency response awareness drive at its office premises as part of the 55th National Safety Week. The programme included an awareness seminar and a practical fire-fighting drill aimed at improving fire safety knowledge and emergency preparedness among staff. Fire department officials explained preventive measures, demonstrated the proper use of fire extinguishers, and highlighted workplace safety standards. Senior APCRDA officials and fire personnel from the Mangalagiri Fire Station participated in the programme, reinforcing the importance of preparedness, responsible practices, and coordinated response to fire-related emergencies.Read more

Lucknow News Desk

14 Mar 2026

The Lucknow Municipal Corporation intensified its property tax recovery drive and sealed seven establishments across two zones of the city after they failed to clear long-pending dues despite repeated notices. Three properties in one zone had arrears exceeding INR 1.5 crore, while four others in another zone together owed close to INR 1 crore and additional dues exceeding INR 94 lakh. The establishments include government-linked offices, a research centre and public institutions. Civic officials said the action followed multiple warnings and was carried out under municipal rules as part of efforts to improve tax recovery and ensure compliance among institutional property owners.Read more

Hyderabad News Desk

13 Mar 2026

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has intensified enforcement against littering and illegal waste dumping across Hyderabad, issuing more than 10,000 challans and collecting penalties exceeding INR 2 crore. The fines were imposed between April and December last year as part of a sanitation enforcement drive using the Comprehensive Challan Management System (CCMS) mobile application. Civic officials used the digital platform to record violations and issue penalties for 11 categories of sanitation offences, including roadside littering, improper disposal of construction and demolition waste, and failure by commercial establishments to maintain waste bins. Daily penalties collected during the drive ranged between INR 75,000 and INR 1 lakh. The initiative forms part of a broader cleanliness programme aimed at eliminating garbage-vulnerable points and improving waste management across Hyderabad's municipal limits.Read more

13 Mar 2026

The central government has approved 104 research and development projects worth INR 271 crore to support the development of 6G technology under the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF). In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha earlier this week, Minister of State for Telecom Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani said the initiatives form part of the Bharat 6G Mission, which aims to position India among global leaders in sixth-generation telecom technology by 2030. The government had earlier released the Bharat 6G Vision Document outlining a roadmap for research, development and deployment of next-generation networks. In addition, 100 5G Use Case Labs have been established in academic institutions across the country to help students, researchers and startups develop applications and capabilities that will support future 6G networks and related digital infrastructure.Read more

13 Mar 2026

A financial irregularity involving the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has come to light after investigators found that several developers failed to pay rent for transit tenements allotted during redevelopment projects in Mumbai. The unpaid dues have accumulated to around INR 121 crore over nearly 25 years. Police have registered a case against about ten developers and companies following a complaint filed by MHADA officials. The matter has now been transferred to the Economic Offences Wing for detailed investigation, with authorities examining redevelopment agreements, transit housing records, and long-pending payment obligations.Read more

13 Mar 2026

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is nearing the completion of 906 rehabilitation flats for families affected by the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road (GMLR) project in Mumbai. Built across seven residential buildings at Kanjurmarg West, each unit is around 300 sq ft and includes basic living facilities. In the first phase, 252 families are expected to be relocated once construction is completed by the end of March. The project also includes community amenities such as a market, health centre, library, and sewage treatment plant to support residents.Read more

13 Mar 2026

Seven labourers lost their lives and four others were injured after a mound of soil collapsed at a construction site of a residential project by Signature Global in Gurugram. The incident occurred while workers were carrying out excavation work for a Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP). Around 12-15 labourers were trapped when the soil suddenly caved in. Rescue teams from the police, SDRF and NDRF carried out operations and pulled out the workers, who were taken to a hospital in Bhiwadi. Authorities have registered a case, detained project officials and halted construction activity while an inquiry is underway.Read more

13 Mar 2026

The Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) has launched an enforcement drive requiring operators of hostels, lodges, dharamshalas and banquet halls to obtain mandatory municipal licences and comply with safety and building regulations. Establishments operating without permits have been directed to secure approvals by 15 March or face penalties, closure or sealing under provisions of the Jharkhand Municipal Act, 2011. The civic body said licences will be issued only after verification of approved building plans, commercial holding status and compliance with safety requirements such as fire-fighting equipment, CCTV surveillance, designated entry and exit points and adequate parking. Officials indicated that the move aims to regulate the growing number of accommodation and event facilities in the city, many of which are currently operating without formal approvals, raising concerns over safety and regulatory compliance.Read more