Some now live in rented accommodation with government assistance, cut off from their forest environment and traditional livelihoods. Others have returned to the forest, as construction of the promised houses on alternative land allocated to them at Puthiyavillage in Meppadi under Forest Rights Act, 2006 is yet to begin
Rescue operation after an under-construction house collapsed in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh
GBA explores new technique to fast-track Jalahalli underpass construction
The accused had been taken to the crime spot at Gaighata for incident's reconstruction
According to proposed rules, contractors and engineers could face prosecution under Section 198A of the Motor Vehicles Act if faulty construction of roads leads to pedestrian’s death or disability
A Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) survey of 2,453 paying‑guest accommodations found that only about 1% hold a fire‑safety NOC and less than 30% have approved building plans. The findings come after a five‑storey hostel collapse in Satya Niketan that killed seven people, prompting a court‑ordered crackdown on illegal constructions.
The works, which have been contracted by the Kerala Road Fund Board to the Uralungal Labour Contract Cooperative Society, involve construction of roads, culverts and retaining walls as well as shifting of utility lines
Delhi police are using the testimony of a rescued student to charge the operators of a illegal PG that collapsed in Satyaniketan, killing seven people. The investigation focuses on alleged construction work in the basement and threats made to tenants who raised concerns.
Delhi police are building a case against the operators of the Satya Niketan PG using the testimony of a rescued student, Nitish Chib, who survived the five‑storey building collapse that killed seven people. The investigation focuses on alleged illegal basement construction and threats made to tenants who raised concerns.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi sealed 54 jewellery shops operating from basements in Chandni Chowk on 10 September 2026 as part of a crackdown on unauthorised commercial use. Traders allege they received no prior notice and that some shops are actually on the ground floor, not basements.
A five‑storey paying‑guest accommodation in Satya Niketan, Southwest Delhi, collapsed on Sunday afternoon, killing seven people including five students. Hours before the collapse, a labourer had warned the PG operator, Sudhanshu, that the building’s walls could give way due to ongoing construction work.
A section of an under-construction four‑lane bridge collapsed in Vaishali district, Bihar, on September 10, 2026, injuring seven workers. Police and NHAI officials have launched an investigation into the technical failure and safety compliance of the project.
A metal slab collapsed at a construction site in Kudasan, Gandhinagar on the night of September 9, 2026, prompting a rescue operation that saved fifteen workers, twelve of whom were hospitalized. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and Health Minister Praful Pansheriya provided updates as authorities continued debris clearance.
The plea is expected to seek further directions to prevent a recurrence of the Satya Niketan tragedy
A Nepal GLOF shows the risks facing India’s Himalayan states, where glacier collapses and lake outbursts could cause severe flooding. Scientists want stronger monitoring, safer construction and faster warning systems.
Speaking to reporters, Ms. Sowmiya said the entire ecosystem consisting of fish, trees, aquatic plants would be destroyed
The works include construction of check-dams, drainage facilities, sluices to prevent breaches along riverbanks, strengthening of flood-damaged embankments, and flood-protection walls.
Minister lays stone for reconstruction of ancient temple in Nellore
