06 Jun 2026

• GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg has directed officials to speed up the processing of pending building permissions, Land Regularisation Scheme (LRS) applications and Transferable Development Rights (TDR) approvals to improve service delivery across Visakhapatnam.
• The civic administration reviewed approval pendency levels and flagged delays affecting planning, development and citizen-related applications, calling for stronger inter-departmental coordination.
• Faster clearances are expected to support urban development, improve investor confidence, reduce procedural bottlenecks and ensure timely implementation of real estate and infrastructure projects.Read more

06 Jun 2026

The Centre has announced plans to roll out between 50 and 100 ethanol fuel dispensing stations across Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur as part of efforts to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels. Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the network is expected to expand to 500 stations by the end of 2026 and further to 5,000 outlets by the end of 2027. The announcement coincided with the launch of India’s first flex-fuel car by Maruti Suzuki. The government is also moving to widen the use of higher ethanol blends and alternative fuels through proposed amendments to vehicle emission norms. Officials said increased adoption of flex-fuel vehicles could generate substantial additional ethanol demand and boost farmer incomes while lowering crude oil imports and carbon emissions.Read more

06 Jun 2026

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has initiated discussions with environmental organisations, researchers and industry stakeholders to position the city as a recycling hub through a series of circular economy and waste management initiatives. At a special meeting chaired by Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde, proposals ranging from plaster of Paris (POP) idol recycling and decentralised waste management to textile recycling, biomass briquettes and biodegradable alternatives to single-use plastics were reviewed. The civic body is also considering a recycling project proposed by the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai. The discussions come as NMMC prepares for the implementation of Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, while seeking sustainable solutions for festival idol immersion, urban biodiversity conservation and citizen participation in environmental governance.Read more

06 Jun 2026

The Gurugram administration has made fire safety audits mandatory for offices, malls, hotels, hospitals, schools and other commercial establishments across the district following growing concerns over fire preparedness in public buildings. Property owners and occupiers have been directed to undertake comprehensive safety inspections and address deficiencies in firefighting systems, emergency exits and evacuation protocols. The move comes amid heightened scrutiny of fire safety compliance in urban centres and is aimed at strengthening preparedness, reducing risks and improving public safety across high-footfall commercial and institutional properties.Read more

06 Jun 2026

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has launched a Single Window Clearance System for its Online Building Plan Approval System (OBPAS), developed and implemented by SoftTech Engineers Limited. The digital platform is designed to streamline the building permit approval process by integrating application submission, compliance scrutiny, approvals, inspections and no-objection certificate (NOC) coordination within a unified system. The platform incorporates AI-powered CAD scrutiny, real-time tracking, geo-tagged site inspections, online fee payments and digital certificate issuance. The initiative aims to improve transparency, reduce processing timelines and minimise manual intervention in building approvals, supporting DDA’s broader objective of delivering efficient and technology-driven urban governance in the national capital.Read more

06 Jun 2026

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has extended the booking deadline for flats under its Towering Heights Housing Scheme in Karkardooma, East Delhi, until June 30, offering additional time to both individual homebuyers and government agencies interested in bulk purchases. The extension follows earlier revisions to the booking schedule and comes as DDA continues to market one of the capital’s most prominent residential developments. Developed under the supervision of NBCC, the project comprises a 48-storey residential tower rising 155 metres, making it Delhi’s tallest residential building. The scheme is also the first housing project to be developed under the city’s Transit Oriented Development (TOD) policy, aimed at promoting high-density housing around public transport infrastructure.Read more

06 Jun 2026

The Centre’s PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana has crossed 41 lakh beneficiary households, with the government aiming to reach 75 lakh rooftop solar-powered homes by the end of 2026. Union New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi said more than 65 lakh applications are currently under process, reflecting strong adoption of residential solar energy across the country. Launched in February 2024 with an outlay of INR 75,021 crore, the scheme provides subsidies for rooftop solar installations and offers households up to 300 units of free electricity each month. The programme has also recorded substantial growth in rooftop solar deployment on government buildings, with over 53,000 structures already solarised and 855 MW of cumulative installed capacity achieved.Read more

06 Jun 2026

• Chandigarh administration has moved a proposal that may grant ownership rights to nearly 35,000 rehabilitation colony residents
• The colonies were originally allotted under lease or licence-based rehabilitation schemes for economically weaker sections
• A draft policy has been prepared and sent for approval at the central level for further clearance
• A fresh committee has been formed to review legal, financial and procedural aspects and study similar models in other cities
• The move comes after earlier committees failed to resolve long-standing ownership and title issuesRead more

06 Jun 2026

• Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has intensified water quality testing across Belapur and Nerul after residents reported discoloured and turbid water following a two-day water supply shutdown.
• Mayor Sujata Patil and Deputy Mayor Dashrath Bhagat reviewed water sample testing conducted across residential sectors, villages and slum settlements.
• Laboratory tests indicate that water supplied across the city meets international potable water standards despite temporary turbidity caused by sediment movement in pipelines.
• NMMC has directed officials to inspect potential pipeline leakages and undertake washout operations in affected areas.
• The civic body has urged housing societies to clean underground and overhead water tanks and use water judiciously amid limited reservoir reserves before the monsoon.Read more

05 Jun 2026

• Uttar Pradesh government has acquired nearly 100 hectares of land in Niwari, Modinagar, Ghaziabad.
• The land will be developed into a planned industrial hub under UPSIDA.
• The move is part of the state’s broader strategy to expand industrial infrastructure and manufacturing capacity.
• The project is expected to support logistics, manufacturing units, and industrial investment in the region.
• Ghaziabad’s proximity to Delhi-NCR makes it a key location for future industrial development and investor interest.Read more