AP Enforces Green Building Code for Large Projects
Andhra Pradesh govt enforces green building code for large residential projects & new govt offices to cut power use & boost sustainability. Learn how this move shapes eco-friendly construction.
Andhra Pradesh govt enforces green building code for large residential projects & new govt offices to cut power use & boost sustainability. Learn how this move shapes eco-friendly construction.
Ludhiana Improvement Trust puts its prime Rani Jhansi Road commercial property back on auction block after nearly two decades of failed leasing attempts. Read the full story of this administrative 'white elephant'.
Major cracks appear in a Shimla six-storey building, residents evacuated. Minister blames NHAI tunnel construction for the damage, citing past incidents. Read for details on probe and traffic impact.
A senior citizen died and three family members were injured after concrete chunks fell in a Kolkata house. Police file case against owner for negligence. Read the full report.
Madurai Corporation allocates Rs 100 crore to fix rain and utility-damaged roads. Key areas near Meenakshi Temple & Vaigai river prioritized. Work aims for mid-February completion.
A 12-year-old student died after a slab collapsed at an under-construction anganwadi in a Chhattisgarh school campus. The incident raises serious safety concerns. Read the full report.
Chandigarh administration plans major reforms in industrial building bylaws, including higher FAR and zoning changes, to regain competitive edge against Punjab and Haryana. Key committee finalising Phase III parameters.
A massive garbage mound collapsed in the Philippines, killing one and leaving 27 missing. Rescue operations are underway. Details on the tragedy and response.
Telangana launches a 5-day Road Suraksha Abhiyan 2026 to combat rising accidents. Justice Koshy reveals a 5.6% surge in 2025, with 24,826 cases. Learn about the campaign's focus on student awareness and curriculum integration.
A 65-year-old woman died and four family members were injured after a cement chunk from a dilapidated building's roof collapsed in Kolkata's Park Circus. Locals blame negligent owner.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation launches a major drive to demolish 300 dilapidated buildings, using special powers to prevent monsoon tragedies. Owners offered extra FAR for reconstruction.
Chennai's iconic 1897 Bharat Insurance Building on Anna Salai is undergoing a major 20-month restoration to revive its domes, spires, and towers. Discover how this heritage landmark is being saved.
A dilapidated house collapsed in Vadodara's Nyay Mandir area on Saturday morning. No one was hurt as the property was unoccupied, but parked vehicles were damaged. Read the full report.
A massive fire broke out in an 18-storey residential building in Mumbai's Andheri West, resulting in one fatality and six injuries. Rescue operations by fire brigade are ongoing.
Union Ministry sanctions Rs 664.67 crore for upgrading 174 km of roads in Chhattisgarh. The projects aim to boost connectivity in remote and Naxal-affected areas. Read more.
Explore the 10 most iconic Australian foods, from Vegemite to Pavlova, that tell the story of the nation's history, migration, and culture. Discover what makes these dishes uniquely Aussie.
Calcutta High Court prioritizes public safety, allows renovation of a dangerous building declared unsafe by KMC, overriding a civil ownership dispute. Read the full ruling details.
New research hints dark energy is weakening, potentially leading to a 'Big Crunch' where the universe collapses into a fiery singularity. Explore the fate of the cosmos.
A labourer died and two were injured after a basement wall collapsed at a Gurgaon construction site. Rescue teams rushed to Sector 56. Police investigation is underway.
A multi-storey building under construction collapsed in George, South Africa, killing at least 8 people. Over 50 workers are trapped as rescue operations continue. Read the latest updates.
The FBI's ageing J. Edgar Hoover Building will be permanently shut down as personnel shift to the Ronald Reagan Building. The move ends a 20-year debate and saves taxpayer money.
FBI Director Kash Patel announces permanent closure of aging J. Edgar Hoover building. Move to former USAID facility saves billions, starts immediately. Read details.
FBI Director Kash Patel announces permanent shutdown of J. Edgar Hoover Building, moving HQ to Reagan Building, saving taxpayers nearly $5 billion. Read the full story.
Panaji's fire department will inspect all city buildings for fire safety certificates. Structures over 100sqm will be examined, others need self-declaration. Learn the new safety rules.
A man in Surat fell from the 10th floor while asleep but was miraculously rescued after getting stuck on the 8th-floor window grill. Read the incredible survival story.
A Surat man miraculously survived a 10th-floor fall in his sleep, getting stuck on an 8th-floor window. Read about the dramatic rescue operation by fire officials.
A major fire broke out at a 14-storey residential building in Mumbai's Goregaon West, leading to the rescue of 40 people. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours. Read for details on the incident and response.
A major fire broke out at a residential building in Mumbai's Andheri area. Prompt action by firefighters led to the safe rescue of 40 people. Read the full details of the incident and response.
A powerful explosion in a Moscow residential building leaves one dead and eight injured. Russian investigators suspect a gas leak as the cause. Details on the rescue operation and official response.
Punjab CIC flags serious lapses in Amritsar MC's record management & RTI compliance. Detailed enquiry ordered into missing files of prominent commercial complex. Read the full story.