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The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) observed ‘Namaste Diwas’ by distributing personal protective equipment (PPE) kits to sanitation workers in recognition of their contribution to maintaining the city's cleanliness. Speaking at the event, Mayor Sujata Patil said the initiative provided an opportunity to express gratitude towards sanitation personnel, whose efforts have contributed significantly to Navi Mumbai's ranking among India's cleanest cities. The civic body also organised health check-up camps for sanitation workers across its 26 urban health centres and reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening mechanised sanitation services and worker safety.Read more

18 Jul 2026

Experts from government agencies, state authorities, academia and the infrastructure sector convened in New Delhi during the past week to review draft policy guidelines aimed at incorporating climate adaptation into the planning, design, construction and maintenance of India's National Highway network. Organised under the HighCAP project by the National Institute of Disaster Management with support from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the workshop examined a policy framework intended to strengthen the resilience of highways against climate-related hazards. The draft is based on vulnerability assessments conducted across 30 study sites spanning nearly 2,000 km of national highways in diverse climatic and geographical regions. Feedback gathered during the consultation will be used to refine the policy before it is submitted for adoption, supporting the development of a safer and more climate-resilient road network.Read more

18 Jul 2026

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has instructed its engineering and civic departments to undertake immediate road repairs, inspect all manhole covers and strengthen monsoon preparedness following continuous heavy rainfall recorded during the first week of the month. Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde directed officials to prioritise pothole repairs, prevent waterlogging, improve drainage infrastructure, ensure electrical safety, maintain water supply and sewerage systems, and intensify cleanliness drives. The civic body has also asked officials to promote rainwater harvesting and urged residents to adopt preventive measures against waterborne and vector-borne diseases during the monsoon season.Read more

18 Jul 2026

The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) has announced that the HappyNest residential project in Amaravati has achieved 1.5 million safe man-hours without recording a Lost Time Injury (LTI). The milestone was achieved through strict safety practices, regular worker training, continuous site monitoring and preventive measures. The project, being executed by NCC Limited, includes 1,200 apartments across 12 residential towers. To mark the achievement, APCRDA organised a recognition programme for workers and project teams, highlighting its continued focus on workplace safety and disciplined project execution.Read more

18 Jul 2026

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has launched a focused drive to prevent mosquito breeding at construction sites across the city during the monsoon, targeting 270 active projects under the jurisdiction of its 26 Urban Primary Health Centres. The campaign includes weekly larvicide spraying, chemical fogging, guppy fish deployment and inspections of labour camps to curb the spread of vector-borne diseases such as dengue and malaria. The civic body said 265 construction sites have already been stocked with guppy fish, while more than 3,500 workers' residential units have been treated over the past three months. The initiative forms part of NMMC's broader public health strategy amid continued residential development and redevelopment activity across Navi Mumbai.Read more

18 Jul 2026

The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) has directed officials to implement a series of immediate measures aimed at improving road safety in Amaravati amid ongoing construction activity. APCRDA Commissioner V. Vijaya Ramaraju held a review meeting with traffic police, RTO officials and other departments, issuing instructions to regulate heavy vehicle movement, strengthen traffic enforcement and improve monitoring. The measures include speed control, QR code-based vehicle tracking, deployment of additional traffic personnel, alternative routes for construction vehicles and restrictions on heavy vehicle movement during peak commuting hours.Read more

17 Jul 2026

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Ghaziabad District Magistrate to ensure that no illegal construction takes place in the 200-acre Sai Upvan forest area until the next hearing in September. The interim order was issued while hearing a petition alleging unauthorised construction, earth filling and other non-forest activities within the designated city forest. The tribunal observed that immediate intervention was necessary to prevent further environmental damage while the matter is under consideration. The case concerns the protection of one of Ghaziabad's key urban green spaces, which has been earmarked as a city forest under the Ghaziabad Master Plan 2031.Read more

17 Jul 2026

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel reviewed the progress of commercial, residential and social infrastructure projects under development at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) during a high-level meeting held in the past week. The review covered the financial hub's Strategic Roadmap-2030, future expansion plans and ongoing construction activities. Senior officials briefed the Chief Minister on the city's development priorities, including business growth, infrastructure expansion, talent development and global connectivity. Patel inspected key project sites and emphasised the need to sustain development momentum as GIFT City continues to evolve into an international financial and business centre. He said the financial hub would play an important role in supporting the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 while reinforcing Gujarat's position in the global economy.Read more

17 Jul 2026

• The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has approved the transfer of land occupied by the BEST Undertaking's Dharavi and Kalakilla bus depots for the Dharavi Redevelopment Project after a majority vote in the civic body's general meeting.
• The decision covers an 11.58-acre land parcel and includes the construction of temporary and permanent multi-storey bus depots to ensure continuity of public transport services.
• Opposition corporators objected to the proposal, raising concerns over the transfer of public land and the impact on BEST's operations.
• The approval marks another step in land consolidation for the Adani Group-led Dharavi Redevelopment Project, one of India's largest urban renewal initiatives.Read more

17 Jul 2026

The Supreme Court has agreed to examine an Enforcement Directorate (ED) petition challenging the transfer of the Amrapali Group money laundering case from a designated Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court in Delhi to a special court in Lucknow. The matter, listed for hearing during the past week, concerns the jurisdiction for trial proceedings arising from the agency's investigation into the alleged diversion of homebuyers' funds by the real estate developer. The ED has argued that the transfer could affect the progress of the case, which stems from directions issued by the Supreme Court during its investigation into the Amrapali Group. The outcome of the proceedings is expected to determine the appropriate forum for conducting the trial under the PMLA while ensuring continuity in the long-running case.Read more