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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…

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RLDA to Lease Yeshwantpur Land for Residential Project

Representative AI image BENGALURU: To bolster its revenue, the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) plans to lease 34,517 sqm of railway land in the Yeshwantpur railway colony. According to the RLDA’s request for proposal, a 99-year lease is set for residential development, which involves constructing apartments. The selected developer will also oversee the redevelopment of the railway colony, part of the Bengaluru division of South Western Railway (SWR), which currently houses 316 employee quarters. The project, estimated at Rs 119 crore, will have the revenue generated from residential properties shared between the developer and RLDA. “Both railway quarters and private…

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Coimbatore: Steel Prices Up 20%, Hurting Construction Activity

COIMBATORE: This month, TMT steel prices—a critical component in construction—have surged by 20% compared to last month, leading builders’ associations to express concerns about a potential slowdown in construction activities, particularly in housing projects. A builder based in Coimbatore noted that steel prices have risen by ₹10 to ₹12 per kg, resulting in higher construction costs than originally anticipated. The price per tonne has now increased from ₹62,000 to ₹72,000. While cement and brick prices remain stable, the significant rise in steel costs has forced builders to adjust their project estimates accordingly. This increase equates to nearly ₹50 per square…

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NBCC Discusses 139-Acre Project in Seychelles

NEW DELHI: State-owned NBCC is considering a project in Seychelles focused on infrastructure development, including housing, on a 139-acre island. On Monday, the company announced that Vice-President of Seychelles, Sebastien Pillay, visited NBCC’s headquarters with a high-level delegation. Discussions were held with NBCC CMD K P Mahadevaswamy and other senior officials regarding potential projects in Seychelles. “Detailed presentations were shared with the delegation, highlighting infrastructure development opportunities for the island’s 139 acres,” NBCC stated. The planned development includes affordable housing, leisure and hospitality options, premium villas, a sports arena, and social infrastructure, among others. Back in January, NBCC’s CMD visited…

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Gurugram: 450 Shanties Demolished Along Golf Course Road

GURUGRAM: In a continued effort to address unauthorized encroachments along the Golf Course Road, district authorities conducted a demolition drive on Saturday in Saraswati Kunj, Sector 53, removing approximately 450 shanties occupying nearly two acres. This operation, assisted by police from the Sector 53 station, was carried out smoothly with no significant law and order issues, according to officials. The enforcement teams indicated that these structures were erected illegally on designated land and were removed following prior complaints and notifications. This action aims to curb further encroachments and safeguard public land and access routes in the area. Saraswati Kunj, established…