The Archaeological Survey of India is expected to begin conservation work at Zafar Mahal -- a 19th-century monument in Mehrauli -- by October, officials aware of the matter said. Praveen Singh, superintending archaeologist, ASI Delhi Circle, said ASI will begin fixing the damaged portions at the complex, “but only after Independence Day”. “Zafar Mahal needs attention and we will carry …
With the Kerala High Court and the United Democratic Front breathing down its neck, the Kochi Corporation is racing against deadline to complete desilting work on M.G. One assistant executive engineer each is coordinating the work, said a senior functionary of the Kochi Corporation. This time, precast slabs laid on drains are being fully removed for cleaning work. The de-clogging …
The Northern Territory government has unveiled plans to avoid a repeat of a debacle that saw more than 200 unit owners notified that their buildings had potentially significant structural defects in need of urgent and expensive rectification. Key points: Structural designs of complex buildings would require third-party reviews under the proposed changes Building practitioners who breach regulations could face significantly …
