27 Jun 2026

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has disconnected the water supply and sewerage connection to Amoli Co-operative Housing Society Ltd at Plot No. 28, Sector 30, Sanpada, after the building continued to be occupied despite being classified as a C-1 (highly dangerous and unfit for habitation) structure. The building had been declared unsafe during the 2019–20 structural assessment, and notices directing occupants to vacate had already been issued. The civic body stated that the action was taken in compliance with directions of the Bombay High Court to facilitate the evacuation of dangerous buildings. Electricity supply to the building will also be disconnected shortly as part of the ongoing enforcement process.Read more

27 Jun 2026

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has initiated a series of special cleanliness drives and public awareness campaigns across the city as part of preparations for Swachh Survekshan 2025-26. Scheduled between June 15 and June 30, 2026, the initiative covers railway stations, the Sion-Panvel Highway, slum settlements, village areas, lakes, creek fronts, public and community toilets, back lanes and other neglected locations. Alongside intensive cleaning activities, the civic body is promoting compliance with Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, encouraging households to segregate waste into four categories and urging bulk waste generators, including housing societies and institutions, to process waste within their premises. The campaign is being implemented across all eight ward office jurisdictions through extensive public outreach and on-ground inspections.Read more

27 Jun 2026

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has intensified its monsoon preparedness measures following heavy rainfall across the city, with emergency response teams and control rooms operating round the clock. Between the morning of June 23 and the morning of June 24, the civic body recorded an average rainfall of 125.23 mm, with Belapur receiving the highest precipitation of 139.40 mm and Digha the lowest at 114.40 mm. Cumulative rainfall for the current monsoon season has reached 148.15 mm. The civic administration has deployed water pumping systems in low-lying areas, activated disaster management and fire response teams, and instructed field staff to ensure uninterrupted stormwater drainage and remove fallen tree branches. Residents have also been advised to use dedicated emergency helplines and avoid acting on unverified information.Read more

26 Jun 2026

The West Bengal government has ordered a temporary halt to under-construction commercial projects across the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) area until July 31 following the collapse of an under-construction warehouse in Taratala that claimed multiple lives and left several workers injured. The suspension forms part of a wider safety review of projects approved under the previous administration, with authorities directing comprehensive audits of building plans, construction quality and regulatory compliance. The move comes amid concerns over structural safety standards in ongoing developments and is expected to impact commercial real estate activity across Kolkata in the near term. The government has indicated that projects will be allowed to resume only after undergoing scrutiny and meeting prescribed safety requirements.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

26 Jun 2026

• A Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) committee has approved a proposal to alter the reservation status of a prominent MHADA-owned plot near Bandra Reclamation.
• The land, previously reserved for recreational use including a playground, is proposed to be redesignated for an exhibition and convention-related facility.
• The move has triggered opposition from local residents, sports groups and civic activists who argue that Mumbai is already facing a shortage of open public spaces.
• The proposal will proceed through further planning and approval processes before any final development can take place on the site.Read more

26 Jun 2026

The Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) has recommended in-principle approval for the diversion of 197 hectares of forest land for the 820 MW Kirthai-II Hydroelectric Project on the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir. The project, to be developed by Chenab Valley Power Projects Limited in Kishtwar district, had earlier secured environmental clearance recommendations subject to forest approval. The run-of-the-river scheme will require the felling of 8,723 trees and forms part of a broader hydropower development programme in the Chenab basin.Read more

26 Jun 2026

• The Maharashtra government has proposed a new framework for cooperative housing societies aimed at bringing greater clarity to the calculation and collection of maintenance charges.
• The draft rules seek to standardise the treatment of common expenses and establish a uniform methodology for recovering charges from society members.
• The proposed changes are intended to reduce recurring disputes over maintenance billing, particularly in mixed-use and multi-wing housing developments.
• The framework forms part of a broader effort to modernise housing society governance and improve transparency in financial administration.Read more

26 Jun 2026

The Bombay High Court has cleared the removal of 208 mangrove trees to facilitate construction of an eight-lane access-controlled highway connecting the upcoming Vadhvan Port in Palghar district to NH-48, providing a significant boost to the INR 76,220 crore port project. The court observed that the project serves a larger public purpose and holds substantial economic significance. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) received approval after demonstrating compliance with environmental, coastal regulation zone and forest clearance requirements, including compensatory afforestation measures. The project proponent has undertaken the plantation of approximately 1.33 lakh mangroves across 30 hectares and deposited more than INR 4.83 crore towards compensatory afforestation. The clearance is expected to accelerate implementation of the proposed greenfield port, which is being developed near Dahanu in Palghar district.Read more

26 Jun 2026

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has intensified efforts to remove encroachments and unauthorised parking along National Highways in a bid to improve road safety and traffic management. The authority has identified 595 critical locations across multiple states where unauthorised parking activities have been reported and is coordinating with state governments, district administrations and enforcement agencies to address the issue. Alongside enforcement measures, NHAI has ordered audits of Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) infrastructure to ensure key safety and monitoring equipment remains operational. The initiative also includes enhanced highway patrolling, deployment of ambulances and recovery vehicles, and integration of monitoring systems with enforcement agencies to strengthen incident response and improve safety standards across the national highway network.Read more

26 Jun 2026

• Five workers have died following the collapse of a warehouse structure in Kolkata, while rescue teams continue efforts to locate and evacuate those trapped beneath the debris.
• Emergency personnel have rescued several individuals since the incident, with search operations involving specialised disaster response teams and heavy equipment.
• Authorities are investigating the circumstances that led to the collapse and assessing structural conditions at the site.
• The incident has raised concerns over worker safety and structural compliance at industrial and storage facilities in the city.Read more