Pradhan Mantri Awas yojana

Odisha leads the nation in completing houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas yojana-Urban (PMAY-U 2.0), consistently securing the top spot since March 2025. The state has achieved significant progress, with 2,008 houses completed and many more underway. This success is credited to strong coordination and swift execution, with officials aiming to finish remaining projects ahead of schedule.

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Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has ordered officials to ensure all rural solar lights are functional and to install CCTV cameras in every Panchayat Bhawan. He also stressed accelerating the Patna Metro project, completing crematoriums at traditional sites, and improving urban infrastructure, including sanitation, water supply, and housing delivery. Solid waste management and sewage treatment plant operations were also highlighted.

Banks are urging the government to redefine affordable housing by updating property value and size thresholds to account for inflation and rising interest costs. Current limits, set years ago, no longer reflect the market realities, impacting the accessibility of homeownership for many.

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In a surprising turn of events, two officials from Sikandra in the Jamui district found themselves in hot water as the Special Vigilance Unit swooped in and arrested them for allegedly soliciting a bribe of Rs 50,000.

The 2026 election results in Bengal are a watershed moment that goes beyond simply altering the ruling party; it highlights the disintegration of a longstanding political regime. The BJP's sweeping triumph, driven by issues of illegal crossings and adjustments to voter lists, reflects a rising call for firmer governance.

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Maharashtra government has approved the free regularization of residential encroachments on government land up to 500 sqft for families residing there since January 1, 2011, or earlier. This scheme aims to provide housing security to low-income families, excluding Mumbai and Mumbai Suburban districts. Occupancy fees will apply for larger areas, with strict scrutiny to exclude non-citizens and protect sensitive lands.

An FIR has been filed against a former Chief Municipal Officer and a computer operator in Dabra. They are accused of irregularities in the Pradhan Mantri Awas yojana. The alleged actions caused a financial loss of over Rs 1.31 crore to the government. Investigations revealed excess funds were released to beneficiaries without proper verification.

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