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MoU to Provide Energy-Efficient Appliances to 500K PMAY Homes in AP

VISAKHAPATNAM: Marking a significant milestone in energy efficiency under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), the Andhra Pradesh State Housing Corporation Limited (APSHCL) has partnered with EESL and AP SEEDCO to create a tripartite MoU aimed at providing energy-efficient, star-rated appliances to five lakh beneficiaries during the first phase. The MoU was initially signed at India Energy Week (IEW) 2026 in Goa and was formally exchanged on Monday in Naidupeta, attended by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Housing Minister K Parthasarathy, and Municipal and Urban Development Minister K Narayana. Senior officials, including Special Chief Secretary (Housing) Ajay Jain,…

InfrastructureLatest Stories

Panchkula Pauses Plan to Relocate Illegal Gandhi Colony

Representative AI image PANCHKULA: The Panchkula administration has temporarily halted its plan to relocate the illegal Gandhi Colony, a large slum settlement along the route to Mata Mansa Devi Mandir, despite ongoing unsanitary conditions affecting both residents and pilgrims. City departments began surveying the encroached area in September of last year in preparation for the Navratri festival, with plans to relocate the slum dwellers to Kharag Mangoli. This decision followed a meeting of the Shri Mata Mansa Devi Shrine Board, chaired by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, which aimed to make the temple grounds completely free of encroachments to…

InfrastructureLatest Stories

Belagavi: Probe launched into 10-storey building violations

BELAGAVI: The city commissioner of Belagavi, Karthik K, has initiated an investigation into possible irregularities concerning a ten-story private building under construction in Shivaji Nagar, near the Belagavi City Corporation (BCC) office. The inquiry will focus on alleged building code violations and the issuance of property identification (PID) numbers. The project is under scrutiny for potential non-compliance with essential regulatory standards, including minimum road widths, required setbacks, floor area ratios, fire safety clearances, structural stability certifications, environmental approvals, and parking requirements. The controversy has escalated amid claims that construction began without securing the necessary approvals. The perceived inaction from the…

CommercialLatest Stories

Chandigarh Considers Higher FAR for Commercial Properties

CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh administration is contemplating an increase in the permissible floor area ratio (FAR) for commercial properties outside the ‘heritage sectors’. The administration has expressed plans to raise the FAR in Industrial Area Phase I and II from the current 0.75 and 1.0 to 2.0. “The decision regarding the FAR increase is currently with the top leadership of the administration. The proposal aims to double the FAR for commercial properties in the Industrial Area and areas beyond the heritage sectors,” sources report. Alongside the FAR increase, adjustments to the coverage area and allowable building heights are also under review.…

Latest StoriesResidential

Nashik Offers 8% Property Tax Rebate for April 2026 Payments

NASHIK: The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) has introduced an 8% rebate for taxpayers who settle their annual property tax in one installment during April. This initiative aims to encourage prompt payments and enhance revenue collection. Civic officials noted that this incentive mirrors last year’s program, which offered rebates of 3%-8% in April and June. The earlier initiative helped the NMC garner over Rs 100 crore in property tax within the first three months of the 2025-26 fiscal year. Additionally, those who opt for online payment will receive a further 1% rebate, resulting in a total benefit of nearly 9% for…

InfrastructureLatest Stories

Bengaluru body launches new master plan for 500 sq km area

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of your content: BENGALURU: The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has begun drafting a Revised Master Plan 2041 for regions outside the Greater Bengaluru Area (GBA). This decision marks a renewed emphasis on the city’s peripheral areas, with a tender notification issued on April 1. The move follows the transfer of planning authority for regions within GBA to the municipal corporation, diminishing the BDA’s role in central city planning. Now, the agency is refocusing on approximately 500 sq km of land outside GBA limits. This area encompasses considerable revenue land that could significantly impact Bengaluru’s future…

Latest StoriesRegulatory

One Lakh Ghaziabad Property Owners Still Haven’t Paid Tax

GHAZIABAD: The Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation reported a collection of ₹305 crore in property tax for the fiscal year 2025-26, falling short by ₹35 crore compared to the previous year. This discrepancy has left over 100,000 residents unclear about their tax liabilities due to a dispute regarding a rate increase. A revised tax structure was implemented on April 1 of the previous year, intending to synchronize property tax rates with the district magistrate’s circle rate. As a result, the maximum property tax increased to ₹4 per square foot, up from ₹2.4, while the minimum slightly decreased from ₹1.6 to ₹1.3 per…

CommercialLatest Stories

Small Cities Like Mangalore, Bhopal Join GCC Race

India’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are branching out from their traditional hubs as tier-II cities like Mangalore, Bhopal, and Aurangabad emerge as innovative tech centers, driven by factors such as cost, talent, and supportive policies. While GCCs have increasingly established themselves in smaller cities like Coimbatore, Indore, and Lucknow, many states are actively promoting policies and investing in infrastructure to attract these centers. According to Sachin Alug, CEO of NLB Services, tier-II cities account for 30-32% of all new job postings. “The demand for tech and GCC roles in cities like Mangalore, Ahmedabad, and Nagpur is noticeably increasing, fueled by…

IndustryLatest Stories

RPS Group to invest ₹110 crore in Bahadurgarh township

Representative image NEW DELHI: RPS Group plans to invest Rs 110 crore in their plotting project, RPS Azalea, located in Sector 29, Bahadurgarh. The project covers 19.79 acres under the Deen Dayal Jan Awas Yojana (DDJAY), with plot sizes ranging from 125 to 180 sq. yards. Construction will commence immediately, with a delivery target set for 2027. Additionally, RPS Group is developing a 2-acre clubhouse featuring premium amenities. “We believe Bahadurgarh is emerging as a significant growth destination. With Azalea, our goal is to create a community that meets the needs of modern homeowners while positively impacting the city’s development,”…

IndustryLatest Stories

Noida Authority Faces Corruption with Land Payouts

NOIDA: Allegations from farmers, raised in the Supreme Court, suggest that Noida Authority officials demanded a 10% cut from the excess compensation funds they received, placing the agency’s operations back under judicial scrutiny. Noida Authority’s reputation has suffered significantly due to recurring corruption scandals. Notable cases include the conviction of former CEO Neera Yadav for favoring her family in land allotments and the extensive fraudulent maintenance contracts involving former chief engineer Yadav Singh. The Comptroller and Auditor General has revealed numerous irregularities, and the Supertech twin towers case drew sharp criticism from the Supreme Court, consistently bringing issues of corruption…