19 Feb 2026

The Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) has begun investigating claims of irregularities in the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP), following complaints about demolished huts being re-erected and ineligible residents receiving free housing. Activists and local residents highlighted duplicated hut numbers and structures, including a temple and newly modified areas, being wrongly listed as eligible. The complaints also suggest collusion between DRP officials and recent occupants. SRA has confirmed a detailed inquiry is underway, while the developer, Navbharat Mega Developers Pvt Ltd, stated it was not involved in the original surveys conducted by Mhada.Read more

19 Feb 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned several Jaypee Infratech homebuyers as part of its ongoing money laundering investigation linked to alleged diversion of funds collected for housing projects. Homebuyers have been asked to share project-related details and record statements. At the same time, the National Company Law Tribunal has set up a two-member committee to examine grievances raised by allottees and review construction progress under the approved resolution plan. These parallel developments come amid continuing delays in project completion and sustained regulatory scrutiny of the insolvency process.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

19 Feb 2026

Residents of Bandra West have raised objections to plans for installing 35 LED advertising boards along the Carter Road promenade, calling for strict and uniform rules to govern the use of public promenades. They have stressed that the seafront walkway, developed over nearly 25 years, functions as a vital open space for daily recreation in a densely built area. Civic groups have warned that the absence of clear guidelines, especially in Coastal Regulation Zone areas, could lead to repeated disputes and gradual commercialisation of public spaces.Read more

19 Feb 2026

The National Green Tribunal has been informed that the National Highways Authority of India constructed an elevated stretch of the Urban Extension Road-II on land officially recorded as a protected waterbody in Goyla Khurd, south-west Delhi. The Delhi Wetland Authority stated that such construction is not permitted and that the Delhi Development Authority, as land owner, should have ensured protection. While the road has been completed, the land has not yet been taken back by the district administration. The tribunal has directed local authorities to prepare a revival plan and address sewage inflow into the waterbody.Read more

Delhi News Desk

19 Feb 2026

Delhi has introduced the Bhu Aadhaar system, giving each land parcel a 14-digit Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN). The system links textual records with geo-referenced maps, offering precise information on ownership, size, and location. A pilot in West Delhi has already assigned ULPINs to 274 parcels. Part of the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme, the initiative aims to reduce disputes, prevent fraudulent registrations, and simplify property transactions, taxation, and planning by providing a permanent digital identifier for every land parcel.Read more

19 Feb 2026

Gujarat is revising its civil aviation policy to support domestic seaplane manufacturing and operations in line with the Union government's recent initiatives. The state plans to earmark port-adjacent areas for manufacturing units and introduce incentives for local production. Feasibility studies will assess potential routes connecting Ahmedabad with Dharoi, Somnath, and Dwarka, and tenders for the suspended Ahmedabad-Ektanagar service will be reissued. The move complements the Centre's viability gap funding scheme and tourism-focused incentives, aiming to revive regional air connectivity while boosting local aerospace manufacturing capabilities.Read more

18 Feb 2026

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has revised toll rules for National Expressways that are partially operational. Under the new amendment, tolls on incomplete expressway sections will be charged at standard National Highway rates instead of the usual expressway fee, which is 25% higher. This change, effective mid February, will remain valid for up to one year or until full expressway completion. Authorities aim to encourage motorists to use open stretches, reduce congestion on parallel highways, improve logistics efficiency, and make travel more economical and seamless.Read more

Visakhapatnam News Desk

18 Feb 2026

The Andhra Pradesh government has given the go-ahead to set up the first Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) in Visakhapatnam, aiming to accelerate slum redevelopment, improve living conditions and streamline rehabilitation processes. The decision follows approval of a detailed project report, and the authority will be tasked with preparing slum redevelopment plans, coordinating with civic bodies and implementing rehabilitation schemes in the city. Officials said the move is intended to address longstanding issues related to informal settlements, enhance infrastructure and unlock urban renewal opportunities. The authority will work on land pooling, redevelopment incentives, and integrating slum pockets with existing city planning frameworks. Government sources noted that the initiative could serve as a model for other cities in Andhra Pradesh, reflecting a growing focus on inclusive urban development.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

18 Feb 2026

Residents of Old Kurla, New Kurla and Buddha Nagar have approached the Bombay High Court to halt construction work on a metro project alignment that they say will reduce road clearance to about 3.5 metres, risking serious traffic and safety issues on a key local artery. They argue that authorities such as the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), Mumbai civic bodies and metro officials have not addressed repeated safety concerns. Their plea follows heightened anxiety after a recent metro construction accident in Mulund, prompting calls for a safer solution.Read more

Pune News Desk

18 Feb 2026

A Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) enforcement action has resulted in a private real estate developer being fined INR 10 lakh for illegally dumping construction debris on the Mutha riverbed near key city landmarks, including areas close to the PMC headquarters, Amruteshwar Ghat and Jayantrao Tilak Bridge. The civic body also sealed the associated construction site and issued a stop-work order, with officials initiating criminal proceedings against the builder and associated parties for environmental violations. The action followed public outcry after images of debris disposal circulated on social media, prompting a probe by the solid waste management department. PMC authorities said they are drafting new debris management policies and plan to establish dedicated secured dumping centres across the city to prevent further unlawful waste disposal and protect river ecology.Read more