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A leading real estate developers association, on June 18, 2019, termed as ‘unrealistic’, the Karnataka government’s plan to impose a five-year ban on the construction of multi-storeyed residential buildings in Bengaluru, in view of … READ FULL STORY
“We have been working on a long-term strategy plan for the group for several years. As part of this exercise, we have sought advice from external partners, to help us think through options,” Adi … READ FULL STORY
The Rajya Sabha, on June 27, 2019, gave its nod by a voice vote, to the Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Bill, 2019, a day after the Lok Sabha passed it. The Bill will replace … READ FULL STORY
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), on June 26, 2019, said that it has collected Rs 3.47 crores as fine, from those flouting the rules on ban of plastic items, besides lodging 489 FIRs against … READ FULL STORY
In an order dated June 18, 2019, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has held Ansal Properties and Infrastructure guilty of the discharge of untreated waste for 281 days in its 604-acre residential complex … READ FULL STORY
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has completed 72 projects under the smart city initiative, including the installation of water ATMs, decentralised sewage treatment plants and underground bins and 39 more projects are in … READ FULL STORY
The Noida Authority has said that it aims to mobilise public support, for the conservation of water during the monsoon and revive wetlands in Sector 91, Sector 85, Gejha and Bakhtawarpur villages, besides two … READ FULL STORY
Noting that pedestrian safety was of paramount importance, the Bombay High Court, on June 21, 2019, directed the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) to take necessary steps, to secure the area around … READ FULL STORY
Both houses of the Maharashtra legislature, on June 20, 2019, approved a proposal to bring parts of Palghar and Raigad districts under the jurisdiction of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). The state … READ FULL STORY
Kolkata-based Shristi Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd faces an arbitration claim of Rs 160 crores from Rishima SA Investments LLC, an investor of a 5-star hotel project in the city. Mauritius-registered Rishima had invested Rs … READ FULL STORY
The number of cases where tribal and non-tribal dwellers could be evicted from forest lands, has ‘reduced considerably’ after a review of rejected claims for ownership rights under the Forest Rights Act, officials said, … READ FULL STORY
The Gautam Buddh Nagar administration, on June 19, 2019, attached 36 properties belonging to 12 gangsters, in a bid to cut their financial sources, officials said. So far, more than 120 properties of gangsters … READ FULL STORY
Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, on June 18, 2019, said a secretary-level committee would be set up, to study and streamline the e-tendering process of issuing contracts for various projects. He was responding to … READ FULL STORY
