Beed RTO uncovers a major interstate racket issuing fake vehicle fitness certificates via Automated Testing Stations. Six booked, probe reveals misuse of govt logins. Read the shocking details.
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'.
CCP finally moves to fix Panaji market's non-functional fire systems after audit reveals critical failures. 400 vendors at risk. Work to be completed in 4 months.
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.
Residents of Pune's Gita Society uncover forged lift installation licence, raising major safety concerns. Police file FIR as officials warn of widespread illegal lifts in the city. Read the full investigation.
Delhi's MCD ends annual renewal for school health & building safety certificates, aligning with Delhi govt's 3-year validity. Also approves outsourcing gardeners for park maintenance.
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.
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.
Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi launches instant digital issuance of birth and death certificates, eliminating delays and middlemen. Read how this reform eases public burden.
Tired of long queues? Learn how to download legally valid birth and marriage certificates online from official portals. Save time and get digital copies instantly.
Following Punjab & Haryana HC orders, DTCP verifies building plan violations in DLF phases 1-5. Property owners must submit representations by Jan 16. Details here.
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.
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.
Delhi fire department data exposes a crisis: 7,312 fires in FY 2024-25 occurred in buildings without valid fire safety NOCs. Residential properties were the worst hit. Read the full analysis and expert safety recommendations.
Supreme Court directs UP authorities to expedite completion & occupancy certificates for Amrapali projects, asks them not to insist on missing documents. A committee formed to streamline the process for thousands of waiting homebuyers.
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.
Telangana fire dept proposes amending the 1999 Act to regulate buildings under 15m, introduce third-party audits, and hike penalties. Aim is to curb frequent fires in Hyderabad and across the state.
Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi is launching a digital system to email birth and death certificates, saving time and reducing campus overcrowding. Learn how this initiative will benefit thousands.
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.
A fire broke out in a 7th-floor flat of Adani Western Heights in Andheri West on Dec 28. Swift action by firefighters prevented its spread, with no injuries. Read details.
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.
A popular club and kitchen on Nagpur's Wardha Road operates without a final fire compliance certificate, raising serious public safety concerns. Experts warn of high risk despite being a ground-floor structure.
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.
Odisha govt cancels 42 fake pollution test centre licences after fraud probe. Additional Transport Commissioner Deeptiranjan Patra files cyber police complaint. Vehicle owners can report issues on toll-free 18003451073.
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.