The IMF’s April 2025 Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa presents a clear warning: regional growth is slowing, debt pressures are mounting, and donor assistance is declining. Yet the report outlines critical opportunities particularly in domestic revenue mobilization, structural reform, and private sector activation that can shape a more resilient …
The environment ministry has said that it can grant final environmental clearance to Lavasa’s Hill City near Pune only after all five pre-conditions recommended by its expert appraisal committee were met and after the final orders of the Bombay High Court. The pre-conditions include “credible action” by the Maharashtra state …
Holding that Lavasa has not complied with pre-conditions, Environment Ministry today refused to grant green clearance to first phase of its Hill City project near Pune till all criteria are met. The ministry also said final decision on environmental clearance to Rs 3,000 crore project could be taken based on …
A green building policy proposed to be brought by the State government will aim at reduction of energy consumption of existing buildings by 15 per cent and new buildings by 30 per cent. Public Works Minister V. K. Ebrahim Kunju announced plans for drawing up the policy in the Assembly …
Ahmedabad: Finally, some relief is at hand for those fed up with slum pockets near their residential areas. Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has taken the first step towards rehabilitating slum-dwellers. The civic body has initiated a socio-economic slum survey (SESS) in the newly merged areas that include the western part …
Concrete buildings in city adding to threat Shillong: Last month’s devastating earthquake, which shook Sikkim and the whole of North East and north India, has raised many questions amongst the people of the State over construction of concrete houses and buildings. In the past 30 years, Shillong has transformed from …
JAIPUR: With the land space shrinking and availability of land for independent houses facing a huge shortage, the state government has decided to switch to group housing schemes and flats for the residents. The Rajasthan Housing Board (RHB) already adopted the concept and out of four schemes recently proposed in …
They consume 75 per cent of energy and emit 80 per cent of greenhouse gases Cities have become major contributors of greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants responsible for climate change. Speaking on the theme ‘Cities and Climate Change’ on Monday, Urban Designer and Planner and adjunct faculty at RV …
The government will address the housing problems of those living in underserved settlements in Colombo with a project where 30,000 housing units will be constructed. The Treasury has allocated Rs 90,000 million for the project. The Urban Development Authority (UDA) has been entrusted with the task of constructing the houses. …
International airport at Devanahalli triggers real estate boom Unbridled construction activities in the vicinity of the Nandi Hills in the district has endangered the fragile ecosystem of the hill station. The Nandi Hills, a witness to several historic events, is considered one of the prominent hill stations in South India. …
Delhi Govt. to pay their share of cost in Rajiv Ratan Awas Yojna While it has failed to construct the promised number of flats for the slum dwellers under the Rajiv Ratan Awas Yojana, the Delhi Government on Monday handed out an olive branch by offering to pay the Rs.60,000 …
With six more deaths reported from several areas today, the toll in the powerful earthquake rose to eight in Bihar, official sources said. While Darbhanga accounted for four deaths, one each was killed in Nawada, Nalanda, Bhagalpur and Sheorhar districts. Among those killed in Darbhanga district, one woman drowned when …
After a day of heavy-duty negotiations between the Noida Authority and farmer leaders on Monday, they still do not seem to have arrived at a compromise on the issue of abadi (residential) land regularisation. The farmers have said that no agreement has been reached in this regard, and their agitation …
LUCKNOW: The Sunday earthquake, which jolted almost the entire north India, has once again raised questions on the safety aspect of the city's multi-storied buildings. Lucknow Development Authority and Uttar Pradesh Housing and Development Board ( UPHDB) make earthquake resistance a mandatory criterion for a building. However, the authorities rarely …
Excessive use of concrete, widespread construction and clogged drains led to the flooding of the streets after heavy rainfall and storm that was experienced on Thursday. The unprecedented rainfall in the city, apart from throwing life out of gear, highlighted the problems that have crept into the drainage system in …
State Cabinet gives green signal for new housing policy People from economically weaker sections (EWS) and lower income groups (LIG) will be entitled to a house of their own in public, private and cooperative sectors following the green signal given by the State Cabinet for a new housing policy on …
Continuing to shower sops in this election year, the state government unveiled a new housing policy for the weaker section of society under which people of low income group would get residential units at a price ranging from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 4.25 lakh. A decision in this regard …
New Delhi: Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited will soon construct only energy efficient buildings that will have a minimum of a three-star rating. The government agency has tied up with TERI to develop designs and build capacity in the sector of energy efficiency. In the near future, three buildings …
The Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) will pass its final order in the Lavasa case within three weeks. The ministry informed the Bombay High Court on Monday. “The ministry has accepted the recommendations along with the pre-conditions given by the Experts Appraisal Committee formed to look into the matter. …
The farmers of Mullanpur, whose lands will be acquired for the Medicity Project are set to reap a rich harvest after the District Land Fixation Committee recommended the highest ever land compensation to the land owners. The committee has recommended Rs. 1.85 crore per acre compensation for the land to …
The Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) today informed the Bombay High Court that it would pass its final order in the Lavasa case within three weeks. “The Ministry has accepted the recommendations along with the pre-conditions given by the Experts Appraisal Committee formed to look into the matter. A …
