Mumbai News Desk

08 Mar 2026

The Maharashtra government has clarified the circumstances under which the Wilson College Gymkhana land in Mumbai was allotted on a 30-year lease to the Jain International Organisation. Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule informed the Legislative Assembly that the Mumbai City Collector had earlier received a complaint alleging violation of lease conditions by the previous occupant of the property. Following a hearing, the collector took possession of the land. The state government later approved its allocation to the organisation for gymkhana use. The decision has sparked protests and is currently being challenged through a writ petition pending before the Bombay High Court.Read more

08 Mar 2026

Chinmaya Vidyalaya is set to be established in Amaravati with a Bhumi Pooja and foundation stone laying ceremony conducted by Swami Swaroopananda, the Global Head of Chinmaya Mission. Minister Nadendla Manohar and MLA Tenali Sravan Kumar attended the event, showing support for the new school. The institution will occupy 3 acres in Nelapadu and is expected to strengthen the educational framework in the capital. Officials also provided detailed explanations of layouts related to the Negotiated Settlement Policy in Mandam village, highlighting careful planning and execution for the project.Read more

08 Mar 2026

The North Goa District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed a construction firm to execute and register the sale deed of a flat purchased in 2004 after finding deficiency in service. The buyers had paid INR 7,34,800 and received possession, but the deed was never registered. The commission ordered the builder to complete the process within two months and pay INR 50,000 as compensation. It also allowed the buyers to get the deed executed through the commission if the firm fails to comply.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

08 Mar 2026

The Bombay High Court has approved a comprehensive, phased strategy to significantly diminish reliance on the Kanjurmarg landfill by about 80 %, aiming to cut environmental impacts and persistent odour issues affecting nearby residents. A court-appointed monitoring committee suggested transitioning from current bioreactor-heavy landfill methods to an integrated system that includes waste-to-energy, compressed biogas, composting, and sanitary landfills. The court also asked the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to plan international technical exposure visits and establish a year round specialised technical cell. Meanwhile, local grievances about foul smell and complaints misuse were highlighted, and legal action against bogus complaints was directed by the bench.Read more

08 Mar 2026

The Supreme Court of India has issued notices to the Goa government and a private developer in a dispute over a proposed luxury villa project near the 363-year-old Oxel spring in Siolim, North Goa. The project involves eight villas with private swimming pools. Local residents challenged the development, arguing it threatens a key water source. The apex court has admitted a special leave petition against a Bombay High Court order that had dismissed the plea, and responses have been sought before the next hearing scheduled in April.Read more

08 Mar 2026

The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) organized a voluntary blood donation drive at its Amaravati office premises as part of the ongoing 55th National Safety Week activities. The initiative was inaugurated by APCRDA Commissioner K. Kannababu and conducted with the support of the Indian Red Cross Society. Medical supervision for the camp was led by Dr. S. Madhan Mohan. Several APCRDA officials, staff members, and safety teams participated in the drive. The programme aimed to promote awareness about voluntary blood donation and highlighted the authority's efforts to support social welfare and community health alongside workplace safety initiatives.Read more

Chennai News Desk

08 Mar 2026

The Confederation of Real Estate Developers Associations of India (Credai) has approached the Madras High Court challenging a National Green Tribunal (NGT) direction that restricts construction within one kilometre of the Pallikaranai marsh in Chennai. The marsh is a notified Ramsar wetland. Credai has argued that the restriction was imposed without a scientific study, official notification or stakeholder consultation. The High Court has admitted the plea and sought responses from state authorities. The order has impacted thousands of acres and stalled fresh planning approvals in several urbanised areas.Read more

07 Mar 2026

The Velachery St Thomas Mount extension of Chennai's Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) moved closer to operations after the Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety carried out the mandatory inspection of the corridor. The inspection included a speed trial, verification of track quality, signalling systems, electrification infrastructure and passenger amenities. The 4.5-km elevated stretch includes three stations and has been developed at an estimated cost of about INR 734 crore. The project has faced several delays since it was first proposed due to land acquisition issues, coordination with other infrastructure works and technical challenges.Read more

Pune News Desk

07 Mar 2026

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) carried out a large demolition drive in Pune, removing about 78,000 sq ft of illegal constructions across the Lohegaon and Nagar Road areas. The action targeted 18 unauthorised structures, including residential units, commercial establishments and extensions built without civic approval. Officials said notices had previously been issued under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966 asking property owners to remove the violations. As the structures were not removed within the given time, PMC teams carried out demolition under development control regulations as part of the civic body's continuing action against illegal construction in the city.Read more

Ghaziabad News Desk

07 Mar 2026

The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has decided to engage private real estate brokers and create an in-house marketing cell to sell 1,748 unsold flats across five housing schemes. The units include 1, 2 and 3 BHK, mini-LIG and LIG flats priced up to INR 70 lakh, with a total estimated sale value of over INR 500 crore. Brokers will be allowed to retrofit units based on buyer demand, with costs reimbursed after registry, and will receive a 1% commission on the base price. EWS flats are excluded from this plan.Read more