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Maharashtra Minister: 1,000+ Mumbai Sites Issued Stop-Work Notices

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government, along with civic authorities, has intensified measures against air pollution in Mumbai, issuing stop-work notices to over 1,000 construction sites for breaching environmental regulations, as stated by state Minister Pankaja Munde on Tuesday. The environment minister reported to the legislative assembly that as of January, 1,952 of the 2,224 active construction sites—nearly 88 percent—had installed low-cost air quality sensors. Official figures indicate that between October 2025 and January 2026, a total of 1,981 show-cause notices and 1,047 stop-work notices were issued as part of the ongoing “Clean Air” initiative, Munde noted in a written response regarding…

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Godrej Properties to Co-Develop 18 Acres in Thane

Representative Image NEW DELHI: Godrej Properties (GPL) has signed a joint development agreement for an 18-acre land parcel in Thane. The anticipated project will primarily be residential, with an estimated revenue potential exceeding ₹7,500 crore. Gaurav Pandey, MD & CEO of the company, stated, “This is our fourth development in Thane, and the substantial size of the land will facilitate a meticulously planned integrated residential project.” Published On Feb 23, 2026 at 10:02 AM IST Join a community of over 2 million industry professionals. Subscribe to our Newsletter for the latest insights and analyses delivered to your inbox. Stay updated…

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Telangana Housing Board makes ₹34 crore from Hyderabad land auction

HYDERABAD: Recent auctions of Telangana Housing Board land parcels have seen impressive prices, reaching ₹1.76 lakh per square yard in Gachibowli and ₹1.64 lakh per square yard in Kukatpally. The total revenue generated from Monday’s land sales stood at ₹34.27 crore. The Board released a notification on February 9 to auction off 14 land parcels in Gachibowli, Bowrampet, Balaji Nagar, Chintal, and other areas across the city. Approximately 50 bidders participated in the auction held at the KPHB community hall on Monday. All plots sold were in the MIG and HIG categories, with the exception of a plot in Bowrampet…

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Telangana Aims to Raise ₹3,500 Crore from Osman Nagar Auctions

Representative image HYDERABAD: Following record revenue from land sales in key western sectors, the Telangana government is focusing on the next growth area on Hyderabad’s outskirts, auctioning valuable land parcels in Osman Nagar near Tellapur. After successful auctions in high-end locations such as Raidurg, Kokapet, Gopanpally, Gachibowli, and Budwel, the government is now offering approximately 48 acres of land in Osman Nagar, conveniently situated near the Financial District and Outer Ring Road. Sources indicate that the government has resumed land auctions after a three-month hiatus to raise funds between ₹4,000 crore and ₹5,000 crore for welfare initiatives like Rythu Bharosa…

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Ludhiana: Incomplete Atal Apartment Brochures Confuse Applicants

LUDHIANA: The Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT) is facing renewed scrutiny over its flagship Atal Apartment Scheme. As it begins issuing forms for the draw of pending high-income group (HIG) and medium-income group (MIG) flats, many prospective applicants have raised significant concerns about the department’s transparency and procedural readiness. The main issue revolves around the absence of project brochures. Applicants have claimed that the LIT is charging Rs 500 for each application form, yet these forms are being distributed without the necessary brochures. These brochures are essential for outlining the project’s official terms and specifications, leaving many applicants confused and “applying…

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UP CM Urges GDA to Speed Up Harnandipuram Land Acquisition

GHAZIABAD: During his visit on Sunday to inaugurate the Namo Bharat corridor, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath evaluated the Harnandipuram township project and urged GDA officials to fast-track the land acquisition process. A GDA official stated that the initiative is being developed under the CM Urban Expansion New City Promotion Scheme, with Rs 400 crore allocated by the state government. The chief minister sought updates on the land acquisition progress, and was informed that, following the mutually agreed rate clause, registrations for over 35 hectares of land have been completed, with farmers’ consent obtained for the remaining parcels. To accelerate township…

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Kerala Achieves 500,000 Homes via LIFE Mission: CM

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced on Monday that the LDF government has successfully constructed five lakh houses under the LIFE Mission, a significant milestone towards eradicating homelessness in Kerala. In a Facebook update, Vijayan explained that the housing initiative was started in 2016 to provide secure homes for the homeless throughout the state. “The LIFE Mission, initiated by the LDF government in 2016 to make Kerala homelessness-free, has now seen the completion of five lakh homes,” he mentioned. The Chief Minister revealed that a state-level celebration to commemorate this achievement is scheduled for February 24 in Thiruvananthapuram. He also…

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Govt Approves 2.88 Lakh Homes Under PMAY-Urban 2.0

NEW DELHI: The Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMC) convened on Monday in New Delhi, sanctioning a total of 2.88 lakh houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0). With the latest approval of 2,87,618 houses, the total number of houses approved under the scheme has exceeded 13.61 lakh. The newly approved houses span 16 states and Union Territories (UTs), categorized under various PMAY-U 2.0 verticals: Beneficiary Led Construction (BLC) – 1.66 lakh houses, Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP) – 1.09 lakh houses, and Affordable Rental Housing (ARH) – 12,846 houses. The Ministry of Housing and…

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Online Booking for 518 EWS Flats in Nagpur Begins Feb 24

NAGPUR: Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has announced a new initiative aimed at supporting the economically weaker section (EWS) of the city by launching online applications for 518 affordable housing flats under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) 2.0. On Sunday, Mayor Neeta Thakre and Municipal Commissioner Abhijeet Chaudhari revealed that registrations will commence at 3 PM on February 24 and will close at midnight on March 31. Allotments will be conducted through a computerized online lottery system. The initiative will include 518 flats consisting of 210 one-bedroom-hall-kitchen (1 BHK) and 308 two-bedroom-hall-kitchen (2 BHK) units, situated at Mouza Nari in…

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Bombay HC raps officer for canceling NOC after 10 floors built

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court criticized the chief officer (CO) of Mhada’s Mumbai Building Repairs and Reconstruction Board for revoking a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the redevelopment of a building in Tardeo. So far, ten out of the proposed sixteen floors have been constructed. “There is a growing trend among individuals to appeal to public officials with substantial powers related to constructions and projects involving significant investments,” stated Justices Girish Kulkarni and Aarti Sathe on February 17. The developer, Kumar Agro Products Pvt Ltd, contested CO Milind Shambarkar’s October 13, 2025, decision that annulled the NOC initially granted in…