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Jammu & Kashmir meets 97% PMAY-G target, builds 3.23 lakh homes

JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir has successfully completed over 300,000 houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin, reaching 97% of its target, as reported by officials on Sunday. Mohammad Aijaz Asad, Secretary of the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department, has urged officials to expedite construction for the remaining 11,340 houses under the scheme. In a meeting focused on reviewing the progress of PMAY-G in the Union Territory, he noted that the current phase of the initiative is nearing its conclusion, and all sanctioned projects must be finished without delay before the new phase commences. According to the meeting, 323,299 houses…

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Telangana Yet to Establish Municipal Tribunal Despite HC Order

HYDERABAD: A decade ago, the Telangana government planned to establish the Municipal Building Tribunal (MBT) to address building-related issues, particularly unauthorized structures. Nearly four years ago, in April 2022, the state government informed the Telangana High Court that the tribunal would be organized within four weeks. However, it remains unestablished amid a surge of unauthorized constructions in the state, especially in Greater Hyderabad. GHMC officials report that approximately 6,000 cases are pending in various courts, with 80% related to illegal buildings. Many owners or builders have secured stay orders, hindering the town planning wing from demolishing these structures. In the…

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Maharashtra to establish IT park near Purandar airport

Representative AI image PUNE: On Friday, the state government announced plans to establish a new IT park near the upcoming greenfield international airport in Purandar taluka. The IT sector has welcomed this initiative, following the announcement by state industries minister Uday Samant in the assembly. However, experts urged the government to avoid repeating past infrastructure errors seen at the Hinjewadi IT park. The project, which has been discussed for the past couple of years, was confirmed in the assembly after finalizing the land for it. Samant noted, “Although the land transfer from the revenue department to MIDC is pending, we…

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NBCC to Launch ₹480 Crore Marine Eco City Phase-I in Kochi

I imagine a peaceful, sustainable Marine Eco City, where contemporary architecture blends beautifully with a turquoise waterfront. NEW DELHI: NBCC (India) is set to manage the first phase of the Marine Eco City project at Marine Drive in Kochi, serving as the project management consultant (PMC) for the Kerala State Housing Board (KSHB). The initial phase is estimated to cost approximately ₹480 crore. The Marine Eco City project will span 17.9 acres of waterfront land near the BPCL housing complex at Marine Drive. It is designed as a mixed-use development, integrating residential, commercial, and hospitality elements. NBCC will oversee the…

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Gurugram Developers, RWAs Must Submit Structural Safety Reports

GURUGRAM: The district administration is organizing a meeting with developers and representatives from various residents’ welfare associations (RWAs) to discuss complaints regarding the lack of implementation of recommended repairs from structural audit reports of residential buildings. The meeting will be chaired by Deputy Commissioner Ajay Kumar on March 17, as stated by officials from the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP). Developers and RWA representatives have been instructed to present status reports on the actions taken so far. According to DTCP, residents have raised concerns that the repair and strengthening recommendations made in structural audits of several group housing…

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Kochi: Bliss City Project Finally Set to Launch

Representative AI image KOCHI: After years of planning and a strategic alliance with the National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC), Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) is set to launch its ambitious Bliss City project. This 31.43-acre mixed-use development in Kakkanad is transitioning from a mere concept to an active construction site, following the recent leasing of the first land parcels. “We have officially leased 3.41 acres of prime land to investors, with development work expected to begin soon. The initial phase will feature a unique design that integrates commercial spaces, shopping, and entertainment facilities. Additionally, a secondary parcel of 1.62 acres…

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Telangana RERA Fines Bharathi Builders ₹4.7 Crore for Pre-Sales

HYDERABAD: The Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TG-RERA) has taken significant action against unlawful pre-launch sales of residential projects, imposing a landmark penalty of ₹4.7 crore on a local builder—marking the highest fine of its kind in the state. This decision was prompted by numerous complaints from distressed homebuyers who claimed they lost investments in the project. According to TG-RERA’s order, Bharathi Builders Pvt Ltd raised “substantial amounts” from buyers through pre-launch promotions for its project, ‘Bharathi Lake View Apartments’ in Kompally, in 2021, without securing the necessary registration under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act. At the time…

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Mumbai Residents Talk Pollution at Construction Sites with Mayor

File Photo MUMBAI: A coalition of resident groups, including the Gulmohar Area Societies Welfare Group, the Santacruz West Action Team (SWAT), the Pali Hill Residents Association (PHRA), and the Keep Juhu Clean collective, met with Mayor Ritu Tawde on Wednesday to address issues surrounding pollution and noise from ongoing construction in the western suburbs. Representing nearly 2,000 residents from Gulmohar, JVPD, Santacruz, and Bandra Pali Hill, the groups conveyed their concerns regarding the decline in air quality, excessive noise from construction sites, and inadequate enforcement of pollution control regulations. SWAT’s Reetha Balsavar emphasized the need for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation…

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Pune: Co-op Dept Dissolves Lohegaon Society for Denying Access

PUNE: The deputy registrar of cooperative society in Pune has disbanded the 18-member managing committee of a housing society in Lohegaon for failing to provide access to vital documents, such as audit reports and income-expenditure statements, despite multiple reminders and directives from cooperative officials. The housing society features 25 residential towers housing 657 members and nearly 1,500 residents. Deputy registrar NV Aghav issued orders on February 27 and March 4, declaring the 18 committee members ineligible for reappointment for five years starting February 27. A three-member authorized committee, selected from current society members, will oversee daily operations for the next…

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Telangana HC suggests specialized tribunal for building disputes

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court has proposed that the state government consider setting up a specialized tribunal to handle building-related disputes. This measure aims to alleviate the increasing workload of such cases within the judiciary. A division bench led by Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice GM Mohiuddin made this suggestion while reviewing an appeal regarding a building permit that was granted to a builder for a project in Kothapet back in October 2025. The appeal was submitted by residents Srinivas Yadav and DE Nagaraju after their previous petition to cancel the permit was dismissed by a single judge.…