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The Union Cabinet has approved the development of the 135.871-km, four-lane access-controlled Guwahati–Tezpur Corridor on National Highway-15 in Assam at an estimated cost of INR 8,970.20 crore. The project will be executed under the build-operate-transfer (BOT) toll model and includes major road infrastructure such as bypasses, bridges, flyovers and an emergency landing facility. Once completed, the corridor is expected to reduce travel time, improve road safety, strengthen connectivity to industrial, tourism and logistics hubs, and support economic growth across Assam and neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh.Read more

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The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued notices to 4,632 residential property owners found to be using their premises for commercial purposes without the required approvals. The action is part of a wider enforcement drive against unauthorised constructions and land-use violations, following directions from the Supreme Court and the Odisha government's Housing and Urban Development Department. Property owners have been asked to submit valid approvals within a month, failing which the civic body may initiate legal action, including sealing of premises.Read more

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The Gujarat government has proposed amendments to its planning regulations that would prohibit paying guest (PG) facilities in newly developed apartment schemes and commercial buildings. Under the draft rules, future PG accommodations would be permitted only as standalone developments under a separate planning category. The proposed changes also introduce dedicated regulations for preschools. The state has invited public objections and suggestions before finalising the amendments, which are aimed at bringing greater clarity to urban planning norms and reducing disputes over land use and approvals.Read more

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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has taken disciplinary action after a 300-metre pavement slippage was detected on the Kanpur–Lucknow Expressway on 26 July 2026. The authority has proposed declaring PNC Infratech Ltd. a non-performer, suspended toll collection and directed the concessionaire to repair the damaged stretch at its own cost, estimated at 3 crore. Several project officials have been removed and debarred, while an expert team led by Professor K.S. Reddy of IIT Kharagpur will investigate the incident using advanced pavement assessment technologies.Read more

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The Lok Sabha has passed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which introduces a series of tax and regulatory changes aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing, attracting foreign investment and simplifying business operations. The Bill provides legal backing for changes to the zero-MDR framework for UPI and RuPay transactions, extends tax benefits for electronics manufacturing, eases tax rules for foreign fund managers and protects tax-free dividends for REIT and InvIT investors. It also introduces measures to boost India's data centre ecosystem and expand the country's role in the global diamond trade.Read more

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Several older cooperative housing societies in Chandigarh have sought relief from the Municipal Corporation's mandate requiring residential complexes with more than 50 dwelling units to process wet waste within their premises. The societies have argued that ageing infrastructure, space constraints and the high cost of setting up composting facilities make compliance difficult. They have urged the civic body to consider exemptions or provide alternative arrangements. The Municipal Corporation has acknowledged the concerns and is examining possible solutions while continuing to focus on improving solid waste management across the city.Read more

09 Aug 2026

The Union Cabinet has approved the INR 23,731 crore GOBARdhan scheme to expand compressed biogas (CBG) production by using agricultural and municipal waste as feedstock. The initiative aims to increase domestic CBG production nearly ten-fold, reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels and create opportunities for farmers, cooperatives, MSMEs, women entrepreneurs and rural businesses. The Cabinet has also cleared a 135.871-km, four-lane access-controlled Guwahati-Tezpur corridor on NH-15 in Assam at a cost of INR 8,970.20 crore. The highway is expected to improve connectivity, road safety and movement between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.Read more

09 Aug 2026

The Chhattisgarh government has allotted 79.7 acres of land at a concessional rate to state-owned Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) for establishing the state's first heavy earth-moving equipment manufacturing plant in Mungeli district. The proposal, approved by the state cabinet, aims to strengthen industrial development in the region while creating employment opportunities and supporting ancillary industries. The facility will be developed at Chandragarhi village under Patharia tehsil and is expected to generate direct jobs, provide technical training and stimulate growth in sectors including logistics, transportation, MSMEs and spare parts manufacturing.Read more

09 Aug 2026

Around 60 per cent of nearly 600 real estate projects under scrutiny in Kolkata are expected to receive clearance within days, while most of the remaining projects could get approval before the August 15 deadline. The scrutiny was introduced by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation for projects above four floors after the collapse of a warehouse at Taratala. Construction at the affected projects had been suspended for revalidation of approvals issued under the previous TMC government. CREDAI West Bengal said the review process has made progress, while projects with incomplete submissions or serious deviations may remain stalled.Read more

09 Aug 2026

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has announced that its next monthly Lokshahi Din (Public Grievance Day) will be held on September 7, 2026, at the civic headquarters in CBD Belapur. Citizens wishing to present personal grievances must submit applications in the prescribed format by August 21. The application form is available on the NMMC website as well as at the Public Relations Department of the municipal headquarters. The civic body has clarified that only individual grievances relating to a single department will be considered, while court matters, revenue appeals and service-related issues will remain outside the scope of the programme.Read more