Category: Residential

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Telangana’s Indiramma Housing Scheme for Hyderabad’s Poor

Representative AI image HYDERABAD: The Telangana government has officially inaugurated the Indiramma housing scheme aimed at supporting the underprivileged in the Hyderabad Core Urban Region. The scheme was launched by State Housing Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy, along with cabinet colleagues D Sridhar Babu, Ponnam Prabhakar, and Mohammad Azharuddin. In the first phase, the government will allocate 500 houses each in 16 of the 24 Assembly constituencies within the CURE. The implementation in the remaining eight areas will follow shortly, Reddy noted. Overall, the government aims to construct one lakh homes in Hyderabad CURE. Previously, four lakh houses were approved in…

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FONRWA Acts Against Unlicensed PGs in Noida

Representative AI image NOIDA: The Federation of Noida Residents’ Welfare Associations (FONRWA) has urged the Noida Authority to take action against unauthorized paying guest (PG) accommodations in residential sectors, flagging issues related to fire safety, parking shortages, and security. In a letter to the Authority, KK Jain, the secretary general of FONRWA—which represents over 120 RWAs—stated that many PGs are operating without necessary approvals or compliance with safety regulations. He claimed that numerous accommodations lack fundamental fire safety measures such as fire extinguishers and emergency exits, presenting significant risks to residents. “Most of these facilities lack essential fire safety equipment,…

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Telangana to launch 1 lakh Indiramma houses for the poor on July 20

HYDERABAD: Revenue and Housing Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy announced on Sunday that the Indiramma housing scheme for low-income groups (LIG) in the core urban region economy (CURE) area will be launched at the secretariat on Monday. The Congress government plans to build one lakh LIG flats in multi-storey buildings, each up to 10 floors. Ministers responsible for Hyderabad and Rangareddy districts, including Ponnam Prabhakar and D Sridhar Babu, along with Minorities Welfare Minister Mohammed Azharuddin, will unveil the application process, eligibility criteria, and the scheme brochure at the secretariat on Monday. The government has identified prime land parcels within the…

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Karnataka Forms Panel to Address e-Swathu Issues, B-Khata for Rural Properties

Representative AI image Lakhs of rural property owners are facing difficulties in obtaining e-Swathu (e-Khata) records due to ongoing technical and server issues. In response, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Eshwar B Khandre announced the establishment of a five-member committee to tackle these challenges. In a written directive, Khandre highlighted that the e-Swathu applications are pending due to software and server issues. He instructed the formation of a committee led by the RDPR Secretary, D Randeep, which will include the chief executive officers (CEOs) of Bengaluru, Mangaluru, Kalaburagi, and Belagavi districts. This committee is tasked with submitting its recommendations…

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Gurugram Residents Protest Godrej Oasis Fee Increase

GURUGRAM: Residents of Godrej Oasis in Sector 88A protested on Saturday against a significant increase in common area maintenance (CAM) charges. They alleged inadequate maintenance services, lack of financial transparency, and delayed resolution of long-standing society issues, including unpaid salaries for housekeeping staff. Despite raising their concerns through emails and meetings with the developer for several months, they reported receiving unsatisfactory responses. The CAM charges increased from approximately Rs 4.79 per square foot to Rs 6.58 per square foot, excluding 18% GST, without proper justification or consultation with the residents. On Saturday, the society’s housekeeping services halted after sanitation workers…

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CM Delivers First PMAY-Urban Flat Key in Ghaziabad

File Photo GHAZIABAD: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath officially handed over the first key of units created under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY) at a ceremony in the city on Friday. This marks the first unit distributed since the scheme’s announcement 11 years ago. Introduced in 2015, the PMAY aims to provide affordable housing for economically weaker sections. The price of a flat is set at Rs 6 lakh, with contributions of Rs 2.5 lakh from the Centre, Rs 1 lakh from the state government, and Rs 2.5 lakh required from the beneficiary. Eligibility is based on an annual family…

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Delhi Development Body Flats: Permissible Alterations with Conditions

Representative AI Image NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has updated its policy on permissions and regularizations for modifications to flats. This allows owners of top-floor flats in low-rise housing blocks to construct specific permanent structures, under certain conditions. This marks the DDA’s first revision of its housing policy since 2007. The revised policy, developed in consultation with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, permits owners of flats in two-, three-, and four-story buildings to build permanent structures over areas created by enclosing courtyards or the resulting terrace from the floor below. The aim is to increase usable…

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Notandas Realty Directors Buy Juhu Villa Wilson for ₹135 Crore

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: Mahesh Jagwani and Harsh Jagwani, directors of Notandas Realty, have purchased Villa Wilson, a bungalow located in Mumbai’s Juhu for ₹135 crore, according to a company statement. The property, situated near actor Amitabh Bachchan’s residence, spans approximately 1,038.50 square meters. This marks the second bungalow acquisition by the directors in Juhu in 2026; earlier, they bought the sea-facing Leela Bungalow for ₹221 crore. The company plans to work with international architects for the redevelopment of the property. Villa Wilson was previously owned by the Wilson family and designed by architect Nirmala Banaji, featuring a Spanish-style…

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Delhi Minister Speeds Up Allotment of 7,400 EWS Flats

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: On Thursday, Delhi’s Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood announced that the city government is accelerating the upgrade and allocation of over 7,400 Economically Weaker Section (EWS) flats in Bhalswa. He emphasized that the homes will be expanded to enhance living conditions for beneficiaries. During an inspection of the ongoing renovation at the housing project, Sood indicated that current flats are being redesigned with an increased carpet area of about four to five square meters, aiming to meet the standards set by the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). This initiative encompasses over 7,400 EWS homes, with…

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Karnataka CM promises legal steps for apartment owners’ issues

BENGALURU: Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar assured residents gathered outside his home that the state government would implement legal measures to address their concerns, including issues related to property registration and civic matters. Shivakumar emphasized the challenges many face regarding property ownership, stating that purchasing an apartment should automatically confer rightful ownership. He noted that numerous residents struggle with property registration. “Through the Bhu Guarantee initiative, we will ensure your property is transferred to your name,” he added. This scheme, part of the Karnataka government’s sixth guarantee, aims to secure digital property rights, simplify land ownership, and streamline property…