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India Frames Maiden Rules For Construction Waste: 10 Things To Know

India generates over 530 million tonnes of construction and demolition (C&D) waste annually and so far, the government has had no rules and regulations for its disposal. But all that is set to change with the government announcing the implementation of the Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016. We list the top 10 ways

Ready Reckoner Rates Hiked In Maharashtra, Property Values To Rise

The Maharashtra state government has hiked the Ready Reckoner (RR) rates for the year 2016-17, with the new rates applicable from 1st of April. An important source of revenue for the government, the hike can influence property and project prices in the region. Here are the highlights of the government’s announcement. · RR rates are

Big Developers, Big Delays: Jaypee Group

India’s real estate sector is under tremendous pressure with developers buckling under heavy debt, inventory piling up and sales continuing to remain low. The only way for the sector to bounce back is to regain the home buyer’s trust and that is impossible when the industry’s biggest names break their promises. The Jaypee Mess: 32,000

Chennai Turning Into A Senior Housing Hotspot

Retirement homes are not an alien concept in India anymore. With joint families giving way to nuclear families and children moving abroad, there is a growing demand for homes for senior citizens that promise safety, security and comfort. An already established trend in Maharashtra and North India, senior citizen housing is now quickly catching on