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Gen Z Strike Called Against Arunachal Dam, Forces Airlifted From Mumbai

A shutdown was called by various organisations over the construction of a dam

LANXESS, Hindustan Colas join hands for latest road construction technologies

The companies will conduct joint laboratory and commercial-scale evaluations of Addipave CR 36, a LANXESS’ advanced cross-linking technology for Polymer Modified Bitumen applications

Bengaluru’s BMTC drivers, traffic police, pourakarmikas, construction workers show reduced lung function: Survey

Among the occupations, pourakarmikas were found to have the highest proportion of workers with the PRISm pattern, an indication of reduced lung capacity. Around 45% of them showed indications of reduced lung function.

Portion of under-construction building collapses in North East Delhi, 2 feared trapped

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Rishikesh–Karnaprayag rail line to have 16 tunnels: How India’s homegrown technology is advancing Himalayan connectivity

India is expanding its domestic tunnel boring machine (TBM) manufacturing capabilities as construction advances on the 125-km Rishikesh–Karnaprayag railway line.

Odisha proposes holding road builders liable for pedestrian deaths from faulty works

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

No disposal proof, no clearance: How Gurugram plans to tackle construction waste

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BJP MPs raise concerns over slow pace of infrastructure projects in Odisha

Three BJP Lok Sabha MPs from Odisha wrote letters to the chief minister and works minister highlighting delays and quality concerns in key infrastructure projects, urging immediate intervention. The letters cite stalled flyover construction, a barely‑started bypass road and a stalled four‑lane widening project, prompting political analysts to warn of reputational damage to the state government.

Ahead of central team visit, Bihar CM transfers ₹579 crore in flood relief

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary approved a direct cash transfer of ₹579.23 crore to 8,27,472 flood‑affected families a day before a Union team’s assessment visit. The relief package includes ₹7,000 per family, food distribution through over 1,200 community kitchens, and accelerated reconstruction efforts.

Nepal finance minister heads to India for flood reconstruction talks as losses mount

'Identified location, drafting policy': Delhi CM announces construction of hostel for 10k students

Theft reported at Keralam MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan’s under-construction house; police launch probe

Pothanikad police in Ernakulam district have opened an investigation after electrical wires worth ₹50,000 were stolen from the under‑construction house of Congress MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan. The incident, reported to have occurred on Sunday evening, has been registered as a case of trespass and theft under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

99% Delhi PGs do not have fire NOC, no layout approval for nearly 30%: MCD survey

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.

DUSU Elections 2026: ABVP manifesto divided in four sections- promises new hostels, women’s safety- check list here

The student union’s manifesto is divided into four sections, which outline measures on student accommodation, safety, construction of new hostels etc.

Civil works of Vattiyurkavu junction development project in Keralam to take off on September 14

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

EVs, home appliances likely to become pricier as copper price soars

Telecom, infrastructure, construction and agriculture may also bear the brunt, while solar makers and data centres shift to aluminium

Vadodara IT professional ‘jumps to death’ from under-construction flat he had booked

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Relying on rescued student to build case against PG operators in Delhi’s Satyaniketan: Police

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.

Relying on rescued student to build case against Satya Niketan PG operators, say police

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.

Construction & demolition waste charges slashed by 85% amid garbage pile-up in Gurgaon, sanitation strike ends

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